The Last Willow Tree

Yaoi, romance, parallel reality, The Fruits Basket, supernatural

When a parallel reality collides with The Fruits Basket universe, a forbidden romance unfolds between Tohru Honda and Kisa Sohma, with the willow tree as their eternal witness.

In a parallel reality where The Fruits Basket universe exists, the Sohma family remains cursed, but the world is blissfully unaware. Tohru Honda, the kind-hearted orphan who befriends them, is destined to cross paths with a Kisa Sohma who is as complex as he is resilient.

The parallel reality's Kisa, a young man with a gentle demeanor and a tragic past, finds himself living a life of solitude in the shadow of the cursed Sohma family. Unlike the Kisa of the main universe, he has never been able to touch the willow tree that stands outside the Sohma house. It is a barrier, a reminder of the curse and the pain that lingers within him.

One fateful evening, as the stars begin to twinkle, Tohru, driven by a strange sense of urgency, ventures outside the Sohma house for a walk. It is there, by the willow tree, that he meets Kisa. They share a moment, a connection that is immediate and profound, despite the barriers of reality and the curse.

Kisa is hesitant at first, his eyes shadowed by the weight of his past. Tohru, with his unwavering optimism, manages to draw him out. They talk for hours, their laughter mingling with the rustling leaves of the willow tree. It is as if the tree itself is a witness to their forbidden romance.

As days turn into weeks, their bond deepens. Tohru, ever the optimist, convinces Kisa to believe in a life beyond the curse, to dream of a future where the two of them can live without fear. Kisa, torn between his desire for a normal life and the reality of his curse, finds solace in Tohru's words.

But their romance is not without its trials. The other Sohma family members, who are not bound by the curse in this parallel reality, sense the magic that binds Tohru and Kisa. They see the willow tree as a source of power, a symbol of the connection that could potentially lift the curse from their family.

The tension escalates as the family attempts to drive a wedge between the lovers. They try to isolate Kisa, to break his connection with Tohru. But their efforts are in vain, for the bond between them is as strong as the willow tree that has become their sanctuary.

As the climax approaches, the willow tree becomes a focal point. It is a place of power, a place where Kisa's curse begins to unravel. The tree, once a barrier, now stands as a testament to the love that has grown between Tohru and Kisa.

In a shocking twist, the parallel reality begins to collapse. The Sohma family's curse in this world is no longer contained, and the entire family is at risk. The willow tree, which has been their protector, now faces a new threat: the curse's expansion.

To save his loved ones, Kisa must make a sacrifice. He decides to use the power of the willow tree to break the curse, even if it means losing himself to the darkness. In a heart-wrenching moment, Tohru is forced to watch as Kisa becomes one with the tree, merging his essence with it to lift the curse.

The parallel reality fades, leaving Tohru in the main universe of The Fruits Basket, where the curse still lingers. He is left with the memory of Kisa, the love that was never meant to be, and the willow tree that stands as a testament to their love.

Tohru is forever changed by the experience. He learns to embrace the love that exists even in the face of impossibility. And though he can no longer see Kisa, he knows that their love will forever be intertwined with the willow tree, a symbol of hope and the enduring power of love in the face of tragedy.

In the end, Tohru stands by the willow tree, his eyes filled with tears. He whispers a promise to Kisa, a promise that they will never be forgotten. And as the wind whispers through the leaves, he knows that their love, though broken, will forever remain.