Fruits Basket

***Mikey***

”Great job Rush. You really are an asset to this team.”

”Thank you Sir. I just feel bad that I was out so long when I got sick.”

”No worries, we knew that you would be back at one hundred percent when you returned. That is enough of a reason to hold the position for you.”

”Thank you again Sir, it is much appreciated.”

After a pat on the head, Mikey’s boss walked off whistling. Mikey returned to mopping the floor. The building that he worked in was always kept pristine by the cleaning crew that Mikey was a part of. The owners expected perfection, and they always delivered. Mikey was just finishing up when he was tackled hard to the ground. He looked up at his assailant and smiled.

”Hey there Pete.”

”Hey Mikey Mikes! What are you doing here?”

”This is where I work.”

”Oh! This is where I live! Well where my family lives that is.”

Mikey was surprised. He thought that everyone in the Family lived on Family owned property. Then he remembered the large gold letters as he entered the building every morning.

”Oh! You know I never made the connection!”

”Yeah. Although the Family owns the property, Papa owns the building itself. When I am not in school, I come and visit him.”

Mikey smiled. Pete was so proud of his family. You could see him just busting out.

”I have a sister too. She looks more like Mama than I do.”

”Really? Will I get to meet her?”

”Maybe. She and Mama do come by here every so often.”

At that moment the elevator doors opened and a woman that was the spitting image of Pete came out with a little girl. She too had long black hair like Pete. Mikey was about to say something when she noticed them.

”Oh Peter, are you hanging around and bothering this hard worker? Where is your mother?”

”She’s coming. I was just waiting for her in the lobby and got bored.”

”Well, do make sure you stay out of trouble. Come along Lindsey, father is waiting.”

”Yes Mama.”

Mikey watched as they walked off, shocked by the conversation that he just heard. Once the ladies were out of ear shot, he turned to Pete.

”Man, Papa’s gonna be pissed that she saw me today.”

”Wait, I thought that was your mother and sister.”

”It was and she was.”

”But she asked you about your mom?”

”Yup!”

”Well why?”

”That’s easy. She does not know me.”

Mikey looked at the smile on Pete’s face. It contrasted with what the boy had said. There was a sadness in his eyes.

”Children of the family when they are born are brought from a warm environment to a cold one in the world. Because of this they immediately change and grow their appendages. Mothers of these children take it two ways. Either they embrace it and become fiercely over protective of them or they reject them coldly. Mama rejected me coldly. Bobby had to erase her memory and because of that she does not know me as her son. She knows I am part of the Family, but she thinks I have another mom.”

Mikey saw Pete trying to hold in his tears now. He dropped to his knees and circled the boy protectively. At first Pete resisted but then fell into the embrace, and started to cry. Mikey had a feeling that these tears were a long time coming. Maybe that was why he behaved the way he did. They sat there on the floor until all of Pete’s tears were gone. Mikey pulled Pete to his face and kissed away the last drops. Pete smiled at him.

”*sniff* Thanks Mikey.”

”Anytime Pete.”

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Spring was here again, and Mikey was enjoying the walk from the garden to the House. He was helping Gerard to plant early veggies that did not mind the cold. It was still chilly, but the sun was out, and that made it bearable for them to thrive and grow. Mikey thought about the fact that he had been at the House for a year now. It did not seem like that long, and he had met so many amazing people. Mikey was grateful for all that they had given him. His thoughts were interrupted by a motion in the grass. Mikey looked, but he could hear nothing but rustling. He kept walking towards where the sound came from. Suddenly he saw a man lying on his side. He ran over to him. At the sound of his approach the man turned to Mikey, and Mikey screamed. He had the eyes of a snake and a forked tongue.

”Warmth, heat, I crave it.”

The man lunged for him, and Mikey’s scream was silenced.

***Gerard***

Gerard looked up from the dirt as Mikey’s scream pierced the forest din. He dropped the trowel, and took off in the direction of the house. On the way he ran into Frank curled up on a rock in the sun. He considered just passing, but he found himself walking over.

”Hey Cat, wake up.”

”Hmmm? *yawn*"

Frank stretched smacking his lips together as he frowned when he saw Gerard.

" What do you want Rat?”

”I think Michael is in trouble.”

Frank jumped off the rock.

”What!? Where!?”

”Come on this way!”

Both boys took off running. They made it out of the forest into a clearing then stopped short. Mikey was there pushed up against a tree with a man in front of him, pinning him there. Gerard rubbed his eyes and then realized who it was.

”What the fuck?!”

Frank stepped forward, but Gerard was faster. He tore the guy off Mikey, spun him around, and punched him hard. Mikey slumped down now that nothing was holding him up. Frank ran over to him. He was a mess. His blouse was rucked up in the front, and his capris were partially off his hip. His lips were bruised and swollen.

”Angel, are you alright?”

”*pant pant* Yeah, I th-th-think so Frankie.”

”What did he do to you?”

Frank was growling now as he watched Gerard knock the guy out.

”H-H-He said he was cold and needed body heat.”

”And you believed that shit!?”

”He-s o-o-o-one of you Frankie!”

Frank looked at Mikey then over at Gerard who was dragging the guy back to them. He would have a decent shiner, and messed up nose. Gerard dropped him then went to Mikey.

”I am so sorry Michael.”

”It’s okay Gee, really it is. You know I would do anything for this Family.”

”Define anything.”

The boys all looked up, and saw Brendon standing there. He took in the situation and smirked. Mikey blushed while both Gerard and Frank gave Brendon a dirty look.

”He was fucking attacking him!”

”Uh… no, I let him do that.”

”What!?”

Both boys looked at Mikey now.

”Well you know, but I didn’t do…”

”*groan*”

”Hey Adam.”

”Brendon, my love, how did you find me?”

"Ah well i just followed the sound of your heartbeat. It called to me upon the wind."

Brendon made a fluttering motion with his hands. Adam pretended to fall back and swoon.

"You are too good to me Brendon. How did I ever..."

Gerard grabbed at Adam again and shook him.

”What the fuck were you doing to Michael?!”

”Ah, so this is the young man I was looking for. Well my dear Otouto, I was on my way to visit when I underestimated the breeze, and my body got cold. Naturally I sought warmth in the sun while hiding from the world, but it was not strong enough. Body heat was the next best option. He just happened to come along at the right time.”

”Otouto?”

Mikey looked up and Gerard and Gerard sighed.

”Yeah, this is my brother Adam... But from another man.”

”Now Otouto, you are supposed to call me Oniisan remember?”

”Awww, that’s so cute!, but wait, he has long white hair, and you have…”

”He dyes it.”

Brendon and Adam spoke at the same and Gerard scowled at both of them.

”Come on, let’s get back to the house.”

The procession walked to the house. Gerard could tell that Adam was watching Mikey, and he did not like it. He also did not like that Mikey was giggling about whatever Frank was talking about. At one point Mikey lay a hand on Frank’s shoulder, and Frank took the moment to slip an arm around his waist. Gerard started grumbling.

”So, why don’t you do something about it Otouto.”

”I don’t know what you are talking about.”

”Sure you don’t...”

Adam had a smug expression on his face that Gerard wanted to slap off. They arrived at the house just as Frank whispered something in Mikey’s ear. Mikey leaned over and kissed his cheek. Frank smirked at him as they entered the house. Frank patted his ass and Gerard had enough.

”Do you mind?”

Frank and Mikey turned around.

”Mind what Gee?”

”Your behavior is disturbing to the group.”

”Mine?”

Mikey looked at Gerard with a slightly guilty face. Gerard felt awful suddenly.

”No Michael, not yours.”

”Got something to say to me Rat?”

”You know exactly what I want to say.”

”Too bad you are too chicken to do anything about it.”

”Look you mangy feline…”

”Boys boys boys, you are frightening the delicate flower.”

Gerard looked from Frank to Adam and he was standing next to a trembling Mikey. Mikey looked at the two of them and sighed. He went to the stairs and after looking at them again, he ascended.

”Now look what you did Rat!”

”Me?! You did that.”

”I would say you both did it, but I would not worry. Adam is going to fix it."

Gerard and Frank both looked and Adam was gone. They looked at each other with wide eyes, and started to head for the stairs. Brendon grabbed them both.

”Adam has Mikey so you two start dinner.”

”But but but…”

”Go now.”

Gerard and Frank started to argue with Brendon and then headed into the kitchen, glaring at each other.

***Adam***



It was easier than he thought to slip by his brother, and the Cat to get up the stairs. The flower intrigued him and once he sipped that sweet nectar he wanted more. He slithered down the hall quietly, and stopped at the door. He peered around the corner, and caught the glimpse of little black panties as Mikey pulled them over his ass. He smoothed them out, carefully adjusting the waistband and the elastic near the thighs. Then the short baby doll style dress was dropped into place. Mikey preened in the mirror a little bit, and Adam had to chuckle at this. . When Mikey caught his reflection in the mirror, Adam was quick to strike. He had Mikey pinned up against the wall before he could make a sound.

”Well now flower, that is quite an outfit you have on. Is that what you and the feline were discussing on our lovely walk?”

Mikey did not get a chance to answer as Adam bared his fangs at him then stuck his head in the crook of his neck. He nipped at the skin lightly as the boy shuddered under his touch. Adam snaked a hand under the baby doll and caressed his stomach. Mikey's skin was warm, and Adam was envious.

”D-D-D-Did you do this t-t-to G-G-Gee?”

Adam was close to sinking his fangs in when the flower spoke, and the words he chose stopped him. Adam lifted his head, and looked into the boy’s eyes.

”Of course not, he is my brother, and I love him.”

”Th-Then why does he hate you s-s-so much?”

Adam backed away from the boy and looked at him. It must be a trick to get him to stop.

”Why do you want to know?”

”Because I care about him, and want to know everything about him.”

Adam smirked. He stepped up again and brushed a single finger against Mikey’s cheek.

”Now you are the one that speaks with a forked tongue. If you cared so much, why are you with the Cat?”

”Because I care about him too. I also care about Brendon, Bob, and Pete. They are my famiy.”

Adam stepped away again, and paced the room. Mikey watched him while still in the same position.

”When I was younger I did not understand him. I had my friends and we had a great time together, but he was always alone or with Ville. I tried to play with him, but he was so withdrawn that I finally gave up. I just gave up on him completely.”

Adam went and sat down on the bed. He put his head in his hands. He did not want to think about the ruined relationship that he had with his brother. He just wanted to have fun, and mess around with this boy. He felt a hand on his knee and when he opened his eyes, the boy was on his knees in front of him looking at him with concern.

”You can fix it you know.”

”How?”

”I know Gee, he really wants to change and make things better with you, he just does not know how alone. Together though…”

Adam looked down at the boy. He cupped his chin lightly.

”You know for a delicate flower, you are pretty smart.”

”I am useful too, if you let me be.”

Adam looked at Mikey and he smiled shyly up at him. Adam chuckled and began to undo his belt.

”Well, show me what an asset you are to this family then.”

***Brendon***

Dinner was ready and both Adam and Mikey had not come back. Both boys were super agitated now, and the room was full of tension. The doorbell rang and Brendon answered it.

”Hey, right on time. He’s up with Mikey.”

Brendon stepped back, and Bob walked in. He nodded to the boys and then went up the stairs. About ten minutes later Adam emerged trailing behind Bob, talking a mile a minute. The boys both jumped up since Adam was transformed back. Frank started to growl low in his throat.

”All right everyone, have a good night. Mikey is sleeping right now, so I don’t think he will be down for dinner. The poor flower is exhausted. Oh Otouto, you and Mikey will have to come to the shop. I invited him to see my collections, and he is really excited!”

Brendon swooped in past the boys and wrapped Adam up in his arms.

"No my love, say it is not so that you are leaving me for this man here!"

"Yes, it is true, he has stolen my heard and I will follow him to the ends of the earth."

"Actually, I just want to get home for dinner before Peter causes any mischief."

Nothing more was said as Bob bowed then led Adam out the door. As soon as they were gone, both boys flew out of the living room, and up the stairs. Brendon followed them up slowly. Both boys were sticking their heads into Mikey’s bedroom. Brendon got there and looked in. Mikey was asleep, covered up and looking content. Both boys breathed a sigh of relief.

”He looks fine.”

”Yeah, he probably jerked off after in the bathroom.”

Both boys were satisfied, and headed back downstairs. Brendon lingered a little longer then crept into the room. Mikey did indeed look peaceful. A little too peaceful. Brendon leaned in close, and saw something on his face. he ducked down for a closer look. Being the dog he was he licked at Mikey’s cheek. Mikey just wiped it away, and rolled over toward the wall. Brendon licked his chops and chuckled, he knew that taste very well. He had a feeling though that more than just that happened up here because Adam had that sense of change around him that everyone got from being around Mikey. Brendon sighed and closed the door. He went to join the boys for dinner savoring the taste of Adam mixed with Mikey on his tongue for an appetizer.

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***Mikey***

”A trip? But you guys already took me to a Hot Spring and…”

”No no no, this is just a quiet get away in the mountains. We have a cabin by the lake. No money spent. We will drive there.”

Mikey looked at Brendon. It did sound relaxing for Golden Week.

”Besides, I did not get to go on the last trip. I had work to do on my book.”

Mikey forgot that part. Now he felt bad. He stepped to Brendon and grabbed his hand.

”Okay, let’s go.”

”What!?”

Mikey turned around and saw the look of shock on Frank and Gerard’s faces.

”Oh well, I assumed you two were coming also… Unless you want to leave me alone with this ravishing creature. It would be like we were newlyweds on our honeymoon.”

Mikey could feel the tension rising in the room as both boys thought about what Brendon said.

”We’re going!”

”Then it is settled. We will pack and drive up tomorrow.”

”Wait, Brendon, you have your license?”

Gerard looked at Brendon and he paused for a moment placing the fan he was holding on his chin.

”Of course I do.”

”Then why did you hesitate before you said that Mutt!?”

Mikey had to laugh as both boys stalked off to pack. Mikey kissed Brendon quickly and then went to do some packing of his own.

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”I thought you said you had your license?”

”I do kiddo, but that does not mean I can drive.”

Mikey nodded and looked over at Bob as he sighed and kept his eye on the road. They arrived at the cabin and it was breathtaking. They spent the first hour settling in and having a light lunch. The whole time Mikey could not stop staring at the crystal blue lake. Brendon noticed and smiled at him.

”Too bad it is still too cold to go for a swim. Still why don’t you guys take a walk around the lake instead. “

”Oh that would be fun!”

Mikey looked over at Gerard and Frank, and felt nothing but tension. He wondered what was wrong. He was about to ask when the door burst open.

”Hello everyone!”

”What the fuck are you doing here?”

”Awww Otouto, when Brendon told me that you guys were spending Golden week at he Family cabin I just had to come to bond more with you!”

”Well too bad because I don’t want to bond with you.”

”Aww, you wound me now Otouto.”

Brendon moves up to Adam.

”No worries my love, I shall mend that broken heart of yours.”

”Brendon my heart will always be yours.”

Mikey watched Brendon and Adam embrace then turned away to see Bob still sleeping on the sofa. He lay down almost as soon as they arrived. Earlier Mikey had put a blanket over him, and Brendon made a commented about Mikey making a good wife someday. He had blushed at the compliment. Brendon and Adam were now hamming it up, and making everyone uncomfortable.

”Adam, you are too fucking noisy.”

Bob scared Mikey as he appeared behind him and placed a hand on his shoulder. He bent down and kissed Mikey’s cheek.

”Thank you for the blanket.”

”Oh, no problem Bobby.”

”Weren’t you guys going for that walk?”

”Right, let’s get going then.”

Mikey grabbed both Frank, and Gerard’s hands then pulled them out of the house before anything else happened. They walked together for a bit, but then Mikey lagged behind as he felt the distance grow between him and the boys. They were quiet even now, and Mikey was sure he did something wrong. He stopped and cleared his throat.

”Um, I'm sorry.”

”Huh, what?”

Both boys turned to face him. Mikey was trying to hold back tears as he spoke.

”I did not mean to hurt or offend you in anyway, and I am really sorry if I did. Please forgive my ignorance of your problems.”

”Michael, what are you talking about?”

Gerard stepped forward, and Mikey stepped back a bit.

”Angel, even I don’t know what you are talking about.”

Now Frank did the same, and Mikey backed up a little more.

”No really, it is alright, I can make it up to you, if you let me and…”

Mikey felt the ground give under him a bit. He did not realize that he changed direction in his backward path, and was on the edge of a soft cliff. The rocks fell from behind him, and he heard small splashes. Mikey tried to move forward, and felt his footing slip. He was going to fall into the lake.

”MIKEY!”

Both boys lunged for him as he fell backwards. They gripped him tightly, and all three of them went into the freezing water. Of course when they emerged Frank and Gerard had changed to Anima form. Frank was not happy.

”This is why I don’t go to the fucking lake!”

”Well no one wanted you here.”

”Fuck you Rat!”

”Oh Gee, that is original. Why don’t you get some new material.”

”You know what? I am going to fucking drown you!”

Frank lunged for Gerard, and pushed him under the water. Gerard came back up, and did the same to Frank. They were wrestling around like kids when Mikey started to laugh. Both boys stopped and looked at him.

”I’m sorry. I should not be laughing, but you two are so… haha ha ha ha.”

Mikey could not stop and began to cry. The boys waded over to him.

”I’m fine, I just… It is so good to see you guys being normal again instead of quiet like you were.”

Gerard and Frank looked at each other.

”Look Michael, I was never mad at you. I was just out of sorts, and I don’t talk much when that happens.”

”Yeah me too pretty much. I could never be mad at you Angel.”

Mikey smiled, and took the guys by the hand.

”Come on, lets get you guys dried off and changed.”

***Bob***

”Here Bob.”

The three were sitting on the porch overlooking the lake. Bob looked at Adam as he slid an envelope over to him. He looked at the top of it.

”Those are Jamia’s wedding pictures.”

Bob looked at Brendon who was sipping his cold green tea.

”So she got married huh?”

"Yeah and you should have gone so you could steal her back from the groom, and run away together! I wanted to tell you, but Brendon told me not to."

Bob turns to Brendon with a inquisitive look.

”So this impromptu trip had other motives besides you running away from your editor.”

”Hey, I called her and told her that I mailed the manuscript already. I was just making her squirm a bit, that’s all.”

”Come on guys focus! Why should Bob carry all the burden from the memories of what they had when Jamia gets to live a normal life, and remember nothing. Where is the heartache for her!?”

Bob looked at the sky. He thought about his beautiful Jamia, now with another man. He was so in love with her. Still all he ever wanted was for her to be happy. He thought back to the day at the House with Mikey. He reminded Bob so much of her.

”Hey Michael, do you know what happens to snow when it melts?”

Bob watched Mikey think about it. He was ready to scold him like Jamia did.

”Sure, it turns into spring!”

Bob looked at the envelope and pushed it back to Adam.

”I am happy for her. Maybe one day, I will find my own happiness. Till then I am fine.”

***Frank***

”Ah Frankie!”

”Mmmm, perfect Angel, you are doing so well right now.”

”More, I want more Gee.”

”Don’t worry Michael, we are going to take good care of you.”

Mikey was sandwiched between the two of them. He was on Frank’s lap with Gerard pushed into his back. Mikey was fisting both his and Frank’s cocks together. Frank’s hand was over top of Mikey's as Gerard rubbed his cock in the crack of Mikey’s ass. He was sucking on Mikey’s neck as Mikey continued to pant from the exertion. Mikey reached back and pulled Gerard into a kiss. It was sloppy and hot. He then broke from Gerard, and kissed Frank. Frank was running his other hand in Mikey’s hair, and pulling on the strands, making Mikey mewl into his mouth. Mikey grabbed Gerard, and pulled him forward so that he was kissing Frank too. For that moment Frank forgot Gerard was his mortal enemy.

”Guys, you look so hot together.”

Mikey bucked back against Gerard, and Gerard moaned into Frank’s mouth as he pulled away then pressed tightly back into his position.

”Uh uh uh, Michael, I’m gonna cum.”

”Me too Gee, so fucking close!”

”Cum for us Angel, we want to see you.”

Mikey cried out as he came within their fists, and Frank followed with Gerard a few seconds later. The smoke came, and Gerard and Frank were normal again. Gerard leaned heavily on Mikey’s back, and Mikey rested his head of Frank’s shoulder. After a few moments, Mikey spoke.

”We should get back to the cabin.”

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Mikey was in good spirits as they made their way up the path to the cabin. Frank realized that even he felt good considering he was stuck with Gerard. They approached the door, and went to open it when Gerard’s hand shot out.

”Hold it, do you hear something?”

Frank thought that Gerard was nuts, but then he heard it. A squeaking noise.

”I hear it to now, what is that?”

”I don’t know, but lets go around the door to the porch. We can see in better.”

Frank agreed with Gerard and the three of them went around to the porch. They climbed the stairs, and peered in through the sliding doors. They were shocked with what they saw.

”Isn’t he a good girl for us Brendon?”

”Oh fuck yeah Bobby, Look how well he takes your cock.”

Adam was on the floor getting fucked by Bob while he sucked Brendon off. Mikey was riveted to the spot, but Gerard snapped out of it right away. Frank guessed seeing your brother get fucked was a little too much.

”Uh, lets take another walk shall we?”

”Yeah, good idea Way, come on Angel.”

Mikey was still staring at the performance when Gerard became concerned. Frank had enough by now. He picked up Mikey, and draped him over his shoulder.

”Thank Iero.”

”No problem Way, lead on.”

Gerard and Frank left the porch then walked back to the lake with a still shocked Mikey over his shoulder.

Notes

Hey everyone. I I just want to remind you all that I write because I enjoy it and I enjoy making all of you smile, hopefully, with my writing. I will continue to write about our beloved boys because they make the story more interesting with their quirkiness. ^0^
No one stopped writing about Fall Out Boy when their band ended or Panic! At the Disco for that matter. While I am not claiming that the boys are going to come back in four years, we can hope though, the point is they still make for interesting writing material. ^-^
Thank being said, on with the chapter.
I wrapped two episodes into this one chapter. I did them a little out of order too for aesthetic reasons. I also did not go into great detail about the situation with Pete and his family. Because if he changed the moment would have been lost in a wasted sex scene that was inappropriate to the emotion. I hope you understand.
We meet another family member who is cursed with the Snake. I chose Adam for his campiness and it is amusing to think he is related to Gerard. Besides, Brendon, Bob, and Adam make the most confusing trio. @~@
Finally a little background info: Golden week starts on April 29th and ends May 4th. It is sort of like an Spring vacation in Japan.
Otouto is little brother in Japanese. Oniisan is big brother.
Please enjoy and let me know what you think. ^-^