Disclaimer: I don't own Ouran High School Host Club. But I wish Kyoya were mine…
Season of Rebirth
Chapter 1: Empty
After that horrible accident in Okinawa, the Host Club disbanded. Their customers were distraught at this, but they understood perfectly. Even if they stayed together, the club would never remain the same.
How could it be the same, when their beloved Haruhi was gone?
That trip to Okinawa had ended with a terrible loss. After all, they never did find her body. Her father was beside himself with rage and grief, and threatened to sue every member for losing his beloved daughter. They didn't blame him; they knew they deserved it. But Ranka never came around to it. Then they heard from Kyoya that he had committed himself to rehab for alcohol abuse. They felt so guilty that they disbanded. For even though she had loved the Host Club, it was because of their negligence that cost Haruhi her life.
Haruhi's funeral was grand. But there was no body inside the casket. One by one, each member stepped forward to speak their words. Tamaki came first, tears in his eyes.
"My precious Haruhi…I hope you're happy with your mother in heaven now. I-I'm sorry I couldn't save you, and I hope you will forgive me."
Hikaru and Kaoru came next.
"We're sorry we gave you such a hard time. You were more than a toy to us. You were like a sister that we never had, and we hope you're happy."
Then came Hunny and Mori.
"Haru-chan, thank you for always playing with me. I'll never forget, Haru-chan…"said Hunny, before giving into tears.
"I hope you find happiness, Haruhi," said Mori, comforting his cousin.
Kyoya just stood there, and waited for everyone to leave before speaking to the casket.
"Haruhi…I wish you were here for me to say this, but…your debt has been paid off. I…"
Kyoya found it hard to talk as he tried to force his tears back.
"I hope you forgive me, wherever you are."
Tears fell rapidly from his eyes, not being able to hold them back any longer. With that, he turned away from the casket, and went home.
End of Chapter 1
