Fruits Basket

***Mikey***

“So that is why he has been like this these last few days huh?”

Mikey looked over at Frank, who was just as sullen as ever. He brooded under his green umbrella, staring at the ground. Mikey felt for him. Lately he had been feeling quite a lot, but he could not explain what it was. Just like a feeling in his stomach that came to life whenever he got near Frank.

“What?!”

Mikey jumped when he realized that Frank was addressing him.

“Oh, n-n-nothing, I just thought that maybe I could…”

“Just leave him alone Michael. He wants to be sullen then…”

Frank threw a weak punch, even for him, at Gerard.

“Shut the fuck up you stupid Rat.”

There was no energy behind the anger, and Frank looked more winded than ever. Mikey noticed that he was having trouble holding his umbrella.

“Here, you can use mine if you want. I can hold it for you or maybe…”

Frank lashed out at Mikey then turned his back.

“I’m the one that is supposed to be holding your umbrella.”

Mikey staggered a bit then felt Gerard tug on his sleeve.

“Let’s just get home.”

Mikey turned away from Gerard and walked back over to Frank.

“Let’s all go home.”

Frank looked at Mikey, and a small smile crept to his lips.

“Okay Angel, okay.”

They started on their journey together, and Mikey was feeling a little better. Still, Mikey could not help but feel that they were being watched.

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“Welcome home.”

“Hey Brendon.”

Brendon smiled from the doorway as the three of them walked up. He then looked beyond them, and his smile faltered a bit.

“Gabe.”

Mikey turned around and saw a tall gentleman wearing a kimono, standing in the shaded area of the path. Both Frank and Gerard stopped and turned around. Gerard looked at the tall man and gave a low bow. Frank just stood there staring. Suddenly Pete bounded out of the forest and jumped on the man’s back.

“Sensei, you’re back!”

“It’s good to see you too Pete, Gerard… Frank.”

Frank stiffened as his name left the man’s mouth. He turned, grabbed Mikey’s hand, and pulled him into the house. At that moment Mikey realized that this was the man that Frank spoke about on the roof with much pride. Why he did not want to face him now he did not understand, but he figured he would find out soon enough.

***Gabe***

“So how was your trip?”

“Long, but I am glad to be back now.”

“It has been a long time Sensei.”

“Yes, and how is your training going?”

“Very well thank you for asking.”

Gabe could hear Frank grumbling under his breath at Gerard’s politeness. He was always like that about Gerard though. Never wanted to show emotions other than anger around the boy… Yet he saw happiness earlier when he watched them with him.

“Frank, aren’t you going to say anything to Gabe?”

Frank went to open his mouth then looked at Gerard. He ran up the stairs and Gabe chuckled.

“He has not changed huh?”

“What do you mean?”

Gabe looked over at the boy sitting close to Gerard. He was singularly beautiful in his own way.

“You must be Michael. I have heard a lot about you.”

The boy blushed, and Brendon laughed.

“Yes, our Mikey is the talk of the family.”

“Well then, I shall call you Mikey too, if I may?”

“Um… s-s-sure, that’s fine.”

Mikey blushed harder and Gabe thought it was adorable. He then stood up.

“Which one is Frank’s room?”

“Uh, second on the right as you go up the stairs.”

“Thanks Mikey.”

Gabe winked at him then headed towards the stairs. Once he made it to the top, he walked to Frank’s room and stepped into it. Frank was standing with his back turned to the door, staring out his window. Gabe stood there for a few minutes watching the boy. Suddenly Frank spun around with a fist aimed at Gabe’s face. He put his hand up and caught it with the flat of his palm. He looked down at Frank, and saw that he was wearing a huge smile.

“Welcome home Master, I missed you.”

Gabe smiled and pulled Frank into a hug. He ruffled the boy’s hair affectionately.

“I missed you too kiddo.”

“So you are done with your journey huh?”

“Yes, and I cannot wait to get back to the dojo. It has been too long since I have been there.”

“So now that your journey is done, I can come home now too right? I mean that is what you said when you left.”

“Frank… you will continue to stay here.”

“Wait, but why?”

“Cause right now, I think this is the best environment for you.”

“Bullshit!”

Frank leaped out his window, and Gabe knew he was headed for the roof. He sighed and turned around. He had to go see Ville.

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“So you are making him stay then?”

Gabe looked up from his position on the floor at Ville. He was standing in the window with the sun shining on him. Ville had an ethereal look about him at that moment. Anyone who did not know the ugliness that resided inside would think him a lost angel… Gabe knew better though.

“Yes, I think it is best for him. I expected to find the same boy I left, but he was different. He seemed… happier.”

“So you met Michael I see.”

“Yes, he is an interesting boy.”

“Yes he is.”

“He seems to be good for Frank, they all do.”

“Do you think that Michael would be good for the other side of Frank as well?”

“I do not know, but my gut tells me yes.”

“Good, then I think it is time to show him.”

Gabe nodded, but Ville did not see since he was turned away. This was a hard decision to make, but it had to be done. It's the only way he would know he made the right decision for Frank and the family.

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When he got back to the house he put his plan in action. He sought an audience with Mikey so that he would be in the right place at the right time. it was crucial to his plans.

“So do you think I could have a little of your time this evening?”

“Sure, I would be happy to help you out.”

Mikey smiled at Gabe and Gabe felt guilty for what he was about to do. He smiled back though.

Mikey went back into the kitchen to finish making dinner.

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The sky was threatening to open up as Gabe and Frank stood in the backyard. Frank was still angry, and demanding answers. Gabe hardly heard him through the rush of blood in his ears. He knew what he was about to do could ruin his and Frank’s relationship forever… Their relationship. As close to father and son as possible. Gabe still remembers the funeral.

”He did not even cry. Does he even know what a burden he was to her? Now she’s gone because of him.”

Gabe listened to the adults talking like the boy could not hear them, but Gabe knew he could. He went into the garden and knelt down to Frank's height.

”It wasn’t my fault. It wasn’t.”

”I know little one, I know.”

Frank looked at Gabe and wiped his eyes.

”My name is Gabe Saporta. If you would like you can come and live with me now.”

Frank studied the man for a moment, and for the first time since his mother passed away he cried. Gabe held him close and petted his head.

”Everything is going to be alright Frank.”

Of course right now everything was not alright as Frank continued to demand answers from him.

“What, you don’t want me now, is that it? You found someone to pawn me off on?”

“Does he know?”

Frank stopped his rant, and just looked at the man.

“Does he know about your other self?”

“Of course not, why would he need to?”

Frank protectively clutched his wrist, the one that held the black and white beaded bracelet that kept the monster at bay.

“He is going to need to know sooner or later.”

“Fine, but that is not the issue here. The issue is...”

“Oh, but it is. How can you grow if you can’t face that demon inside?”

“You know I can’t do that?!”

“Frank…”

Frank looked up at Gabe, and barely moved as Gabe grabbed him.

“I love you, remember that you were always like a son to me.”

When Gabe let go of Frank he had the bracelet in his hand. Frank cried out and hit the ground on his knees hard. The transformation took forever, but it was also instantaneous. His skin molted into hideous colors. His face grew a snout and his arms grew out of proportion as his shirt ripped off him. His hands became claws and his shoes tore as he feet enlarged and gained claws as well. Steam began to come off Frank’s body as the rain started to fall onto his heated skin. A gasp was heard, and Frank turned around and saw Mikey standing there under an umbrella with a look of pure shock on his face. Frank howled up into the drenched sky then took off into the night. Gabe looked up and saw Gerard taking in the scene from his window. The boy watched Frank run off then promptly closed the curtain. At the same time, Brendon could be seen shaking his head then looking away from the living room window. Gabe then noticed Mikey who was struck with fear. But then, with no other words, he took off into the forest after Frank. Gabe studied the beads in his hand then tilted his head up into the sky.

“Please let this have been the right decision.”

***Frank***

“He saw, he saw everything. It’s over now”

Frank was panicked, and just kept running as memories flooded his mind.

”It disgusting! This is the true form of the Cat’s curse. It’s ugly and hideous!”

Ville held his kimono sleeve over his nose as he threw the small bracelet of beads back at Frank. At seven Frank did not understand what was going on, but the look that the Family leader had given him told him everything he needed to know.

”Monster, demon, foul putrid beast.”

Ville’s words echoed in his ears as he ran through the forest as fast as he could. He wondered if Mikey had said the same thing about him. As swiftly as he could he ran as the rain pelted down on him. Frank did not know where he was going, he just knew he had to get away. Away from everything.

***Mikey***

Mikey ran after Frank. That thing was Frank? He did not understand what was going on. He had to find Frank and… Then what? Mikey left his umbrella at the house, and the rain was now coming down even harder. He did not know which way Frank had gone until he caught the scent of something foul and gut wrenching in the air. That was the path that Frank took. He tried to keep going, but even in the rain the stench was overwhelming. Mikey then tumbled to the ground as he hit the root of a tree, and in the process lost one of his shoes. He leaned heavily on the tree and began to vomit. He tried so hard to stop, but everything he had eaten for the day was coming up. Soon it was nothing but dry heaves, and he still felt sick.

“Michael, what are you doing out here?”

Mikey knew that voice. He did not have to even look up to see Ville walking over to him. Ville sat down on the root that tripped Mikey and sighed.

“Disgusting isn’t he? A foul smelling monster. Now you know his true form. Scared Mikey Rush? Still think you can save him? Still think you can save them all?”

Mikey could hear the fake concern in Ville’s voice. He was still retching when he felt the man's hand on his arm. He shivered as Ville swept a hand up his neck then down along his back to his ass.

“You are going to pay for interfering with this family. I am going to make you suffer for thinking you had any power to change things.”

Ville trailed his hands to the edge of Mikey’s skirt and began to lift it up. Mikey was frozen in place, and did not even try to stop him.

“VILLE!”

Ville’s hand stilled on his panties as another voice cut through the rain. Mikey felt his hands retract from his skin and then the movement of Ville standing up.

“Look what you did Gabe, you ruined my fun.”

Ville’s presence left the scene and Mikey heard a car start up and leave. He stayed there not moving.

“Please Mikey…”

Mikey heard the shaking in Gabe’s voice, and heard him drop to his knees close behind him.

“I thought you could… That you would…”

Mikey let Ville’s voice echo in his head. He slowly got up then walked forward and out of the forest. The cemetery was nearby and he knew where he was going. He staggered from losing his other shoe, but Mikey could care less. He needed to get away. Away from it all. He needed his mom. He needed to be with her now. There was no place else for him anymore.

***Zacky***

“Why are we here again?”

“I thought you said you wanted to surprise Mikey with a visit?”

“I did, but why are we walking through the cemetery to get there?”

“I don’t know, I just got this vibe that we needed to do this.”

“Your vibes are weird sometimes Zacky.”

“Yeah I know, and I…”

Zack stopped to look over in the distance then covered his mouth in shock. There was Mikey, covered in mud, missing one shoe, his skirt and blouse disheveled. He would have thought that the boy was violated, but the vibes that were coming off of him were wrong.

”Mikey!”

Tommy went to run over to him but Zacky tackled him hard to the ground. They skidded in the mud that collected on the path from the downpour. Tommy glared at Zacky.

”What the fuck?!”

”You can’t help him!”

”What the… why not?!”

”He has to do it on his own. Go Mikey, you have someone you need to help.”

”I can’t…”

Tommy got up and tried to go to Mikey but Zacky just tackled him again.

”Zacky, I am going to fuck you up, and I'll regret doing it.”

"I don’t care, you cannot help him! Go Mikey, now!”

Mikey got to his feet and sadly trudged on past the two on the ground. As he left, Zacky got to his knees and started to wail. Tommy wrapped his arms around him, and held him as he continued to pour out his emotions, feeling helpless.

***Gerard***

”Aren’t you going after him?”

”Michael will be alright, and…”

”I was not talking about Mikey.”

Gerard looked at Brendon with a slightly confused expression.

”Why would I give a shit about that mangy alley cat?”

”Because you know what it is like to be attacked by Ville just like he does, and you share his pain.”

Gerard thought about it. He was told by Ville that no one would understand him or accept him. It was through Michael that Gerard realized Ville was wrong. He could not imagine what he said to Frank. The more he thought about it the more he realized Brendon was right. Yes he was predestined to hate Frank, but their common enemy was worse than they could possibly be to each other. Gerard got up and left his room. Brendon followed as he made his way to the sliding door to the back porch.

”For the record, I still don’t like him.”

”Of course not, you just like to fuck around with him and Mikey.”

Gerard gave an indignant snort then took off into the rainy night.

***Frank***

”I love you Frankie angel.”

”No you don’t you never did, you pitied me. You never let me go out.”

”I don’t want to share you, I want to keep you all to myself.”

Frank punched the rock he was sitting on as hard as he could. He dragged his nails through the rubble and crushed it easily. The voice of his mother rang in his head.

”I accepted you for who you are Frankie angel.”

”No you didn’t! You checked my wrist several times a day for my bracelet. You were afraid that I would change!”

”No one understands how much I love you Frankie angel, how much I sacrifice for you.”

”I never asked you to!”

Frank let out a roar into the night sky. It had finally stopped raining, but he was still miserable. Suddenly he heard a sound to his left side, and responded with a deep growl. Frank looked closer, and saw Mikey all disheveled and staggering towards him. His sleeve had been ripped off his blouse, and the skirt torn to reveal more of his thigh. Mikey had lost both shoes, and his knee high socks were covered in mud up to his ankles. Frank started to rise and make a run for it when he felt another presence on his other side. He turned his head to see Gerard. That stupid Rat was blocking his exit. Quickly he looked up at the cliff, and knew he could leap up there. Frank went to jump but was pulled down when Gerard grabbed his legs.

”Get the fuck off me Way!”

”No! No more running away!”

Frank growled low in this throat, and slashed at Gerard’s thigh. He cut through the flesh like butter, and watched as the blood oozed out through the wound. Gerard bit his lip, trying to not cry out, but he never loosened his grip. Frank went to attack him again when he felt someone grab onto his arm. He looked over and saw Mikey was the one who had a grip on his limb. He swung it hard, trying to shake the boy off. Mikey cried out when he hit the ground, banging his shin against the rocks. Still he did not let go.

“Fr-Fr-Fr-Frank, please stop. I…”

Frank howled and thrashed again, trying to throw both of them off. He knew he had to be hurting them badly, mostly Mikey. Frank did not care, he had to get away.

”LET ME GO!”

”No Frank, you are going to hear Mikey out!”

Frank growled again, baring his teeth covered with foam. He turned to Mikey and leered at him.

”Like what you see Rush? Like the animal I have become? The monster I always was? Still think I am what you want?”

Mikey cringed as Frank grabbed him with his other arm then dug his claws into the soft flesh. He cried out as rivulets of blood fell from his arm. Still he did not let go.

”I-I-I-I don’t c-c-care. I like you Frankie, I like all of you.”

Frank sneered and pulled Mikey into him. He knew he smelled putrid, and he breathed heavily into Mikey's face. He then licked Mikey with his knobbed black tongue.

”Still like me, hmmm? Still want to suck my cock?”

Frank could feel Mikey shiver, and his body convulse as the scent permeated his nostrils. Instead of flinching away, Mikey looked directly into Frank’s eyes.

”If you want me to, I will.”

Mikey's voice did not waver at all. Then he did something Frank believed would never happen. Mikey kissed him, he had accepted him. It was awkward with Frank’s protruding snout, but Mikey managed to get his arm around Frank’s neck and press the kiss in further. The feeling inside Frank’s chest was heavy, and weighed him down. Without warning, he transformed back into his normal self and pulled Mikey to his chest.

”You are the most stubborn boy I have ever met.”

Mikey looked at him, and there were tears in his eyes. Frank looked to his side and saw Gerard still holding onto his thigh. He reached out with his other hand and ran it through his hair.

”Thanks Way.”

Gerard looked up as he pulled himself to a seated position next to Frank. He smiled.

”Anytime Iero, anytime.”

Frank looked back over at Mikey and saw him crying. He soothed the boy, and hugged him tightly.

”Hey, hey, hey, I’m okay now. Just covered in mud.”

Mikey looked up at him and smiled, wiping away his tears.

”Yeah, me too.”

”Oh, well I can take care of that.”

Frank looked over as Gerard stood up, and with lightning speed, picked Mikey up over his shoulders then tossed him in the lake. Mikey sputtered as he came back up and looked at Gerard who couldn't help but laugh. Frank started along with him, and got up then placed an arm around Gerard’s shoulders.

”Now that was not nice Way.”

”Nope it wasn’t, but I don’t always have to be the nice guy right?”

”Nope and you know I am not.”

”What do you… FRANK!”

While Gerard was distracted by Frank, Mikey snuck in closer. With lightening speed, he grabbed at Gerard’s belted waist and pulled him face first into the water. Frank laughed as Gerard face planted and the only thing that could be seen was his tail sticking up. The water was quite cold from the rainstorm.

”You look like a drowned rat Way.”

”Oh yeah?”

”No no no no, Mikey!”

Too late, Mikey now grabbed at Frank and pulled him into the lake too. Frank sputtered as he changed into the Cat and felt his wet tail flick around. By now Gerard was sitting up in the water laughing his ass off.

”Oh you think that’s funny?”

”Yeah, I do, immensely.”

Frank launched himself at Gerard, and the two began to roughhouse in the water. Mikey could no nothing but looking on and laugh to himself. Both Frank and Gerard then stopped, and looked up at him.

”No guys, no!”

They reacted faster than Mikey of course. Mikey had no chance to escape before he was pulled deeper into the water by the both of them. Mikey came back up and the moon, which had been hidden by the clouds, took that moment to come out and directly shine on Mikey.

”That was not very nice of you guys.”

Mikey was pouting and his lower lip was glistening from the water, and Frank had such a strong urge to take it in his mouth. He looked over at Gerard and saw him staring as well. Then Gerard turned to him gave a little nod. They both waded over to Mikey. Gerard moved behind Mikey, and Frank stood in front. Mikey looked at him and smiled shyly. Then Gerard pulled his head back slightly and kissed him. Frank had to admit that they did look beautiful together. He saw a glimpse of their tongues sliding against each other, and that image went straight to his cock. When Gerard let go of Mikey he turned his face to Frank and smiled. Frank moved in and took his own taste of the beautiful boy. Mikey shifted a little so that he could wrap his arms around Frank’s shoulders. Frank pulled Mikey in close as he placed a hand on his hip, joining Gerard’s there. Mikey moaned into Frank’s mouth, and Frank cracked his lids a little to see Gerard now sucking on the sweet spot on Mikey’s neck. They were both running their hands up and down Mikey’s body, and he shivered in their grasp. He pushed against Frank, and there was no mistaking Mikey’s hard on. He suspected that Gerard had one that was pressing into the ass crack of Mikey. His own was pushed into Mikey’s thigh, and he shifted so that it was now pressed against Mikey’s. That shift caused all three of them to groan out loud.

”We should take this somewhere dryer I think.”

”We are not far from the family cabin.”

”I don’t care where we go, let’s just get out of the water please.”

They made their way to the cabin on the other side of the lake. As they climbed the stairs, Gerard stopped and stared at the porch door. Frank walked up to him and tapped him out of his reverie.

”I am pretty sure your brother is not in there getting fucked by Brendon and Bob again.”

Mikey laughed as Gerard shivered with his memory of when they were last here. He shook it off quickly, and continued forward then slid the door open. Gerard stood again, staring at the floor when Mikey walked up to him and kissed him.

”Let’s make our own memory to cover up the last one.”

Mikey led Gerard to the sofa and sat him down. He climbed into his lap and kissed him softly. Gerard wrapped his arms around Mikey as they made out like the teenagers they were. For some reason Frank did not even feel jealous. Now that was weird.

”Frankie, I need you too.”

”Sure Angel.”

Frank walked over and sat down with his back against the armrest. Mikey slid from Gerard’s lap then crawled into Frank’s. Their kiss was of course rougher and more heated, but Frank thinks that Mikey was different with them anyway. Frank feels a shift on the sofa as Gerard gets on his knees behind Mikey. Mikey breaks their kiss and sits up a little as Gerard brings his hands around to start unbuttoning Mikey’s wet blouse. It comes off of him like a second skin, leaving the camisole that Frank realizes is the one he bought him. Mikey shifts a bit, and his skirt rides up over his thighs. Frank reaches down then places his hand just under the hem, brushing his fingers against his cock.

”Frankie… Gee… Take me please.”

Gerard looks over Mikey’s shoulder at Frank and raises his eyebrows. Frank sees his concern, and pulls his hand away from Mikey’s crotch to place it on his cheek.

”Mikey, you realize what you are asking right?”

”Yes, please, I want you to, please?”

Mikey knees up a bit and slides his hand under his skirt. He starts to remove his panties when Gerard reaches out and stops him.

”Leave them on, please?”

Mikey bites his lip and nods. Gerard brings his hand up to Mikey’s mouth and pushes his fingers in.

”Get them nice and wet for us Michael.”

Mikey opens his mouth, and Frank gets a full view of Mikey going down on Gerard’s finger, covering them with saliva. Frank reaches out and rubs Mikey’s cock, still trapped in it's silk prison. Mikey moans, and that makes Frank look at Gerard and smirk. Gerard removes his fingers then brings them behind Mikey. Frank feels the cloth being pushed aside and Mikey gasps as Gerard pushes his fingers inside.

”You might want to lose your pants if you are going to fuck him Way.”

”Nope, I have other plans.”

Frank is surprised that Gerard just said what he thought he said, but takes no time in getting his own pants down as far as he can with Mikey still in his lap. As his cock is revealed, Mikey scoots back and goes down on him.

”Holy fuck!”

”He is good at that isn’t he?”

Frank had to stop Mikey or he was going to blow his load really soon.

”Mikey, you gotta, I’m gonna…”

Frank felt another hand reach out and squeeze around the base of his cock as Mikey pulled off with a trail of saliva hanging from his lips. He groaned and dropped his head back to the rest.

”Thanks.”

”No problem.”

Mikey shifted again then turned around so that he could kiss Gerard. He presented his ass to Frank, and it looked very inviting. Frank heard the sound of Gerard’s zipper, and knew that Mikey was occupied again. He got up on his knees and rested his hands on Mikey’s hips. Frank pushed the silk aside and lined himself up.

”Ready Angel?”

His answer was muffled, but the look on Gerard said that it was okay. Frank slowly pushed in.

***Mikey***

It was better than Mikey thought it would be. It hurt, there was no denying that, but he was being distracted by Gerard’s cock in his mouth, and that helped a lot. He felt so full from both ends, and he swore he wanted to feel like this all the time. Both boys established a rhythm that had him crying out for more, harder, and faster. He was losing his virginity, and Mikey could not have been happier.

”Ah fuck fuck fuck, so fucking close.”

”Ah, me too.”

Frank reached around and grabbed Mikey’s cock then started to stroke him in time with their thrusts. It felt amazing, and soon Mikey was close too. He wanted them to all cum at the same time, and he got his wish when he keened and felt the built up pressure leave his body. Mikey squeezed hard around both Frank and Gerard’s cocks, and they both cried out, cumming in him at the same time. Gerard finished first and collapsed backwards, pulling his cock out of Mikey’s mouth. He changed back right away. Frank collapsed onto Mikey’s back, and Mikey could feel the tail that was wrapped around him was now gone too. Mikey fell forward onto his stomach, and that is when Frank pulled out.

”Fucking hell, that was amazing!”

The three of them cuddled on the sofa, and Gerard handed Frank back his bracelet.

”Thanks Way.”

”Anytime Iero.”

Notes

One more to go my wonderful readers. This fic has never been as popular as my others, but I have had so much fun writing it no matter what! Those that have been reading it and enjoying it, thank you for your loyalty and comments.

It has been a wild ride and not an easy one, but I am proud of making it through. ^-^