Outside description: Hikaru disappeared that day. Everyone thinks he is dead, but I refuse to believe that this is true. My brother is still out there, and he is alive. HikaruxKaoru

Speaking to Silence: Chapter One

Disclaimer: I don't own Ouran high school host club.

Kaoru's POV:

I stared groggily over at my alarm clock. "Shut up, just shut up." I murmured. My god. They had to make their alarm systems so annoying. Well, I guess that was the point. I managed to force my body out of bed and into school clothes somehow.

My eyes gazed at it like a ritual. His pictures were all that were left. Two years, wasn't it? As of this day it had been two fucking unbearable years. I regretted it now, trying to get him to branch out and meet other people. I was so blind. I didn't see how easy it was for me to lose him. "Hikaru…" I uttered his name, as if talking to him. "Today is one Hell of an anniversary. We'll find you soon I promise." That last line was true, I knew it. He was still alive somewhere.

My phone made a beep, signaling an incoming call. I reached into my pocket, flicking up its slick surface. "Hello Tamaki." I greeted. I didn't call him a lord or boss anymore, because well…that was our thing…

"Kaoru, listen. Can you do me a favor?" The blond haired, blue eyed boy pleaded from the other line.

I felt an exasperated sigh curl from my lips. "What would that be?"

"Could you check on Haruhi for me? She's worrying me with her…"

"Tamaki." I cut him off. "You're always worried about Haruhi. If I'm right, then right now you're pacing at home instead of being at work, and drinking some sort of beverage to calm your nerves. You should go to work for your grandmother. Haruhi will be fine!"

I could just hear his lip quivering from the other line."Fine! Well since you're no help, I'm calling Kyouya!"

"Fine by me…" I muttered, clicking my cell shut. I adjusted my tie. Well that looked fine, I guess.

Ouran Academy was the same as usual. Well, almost the same. I didn't attend the host club anymore. What was the use without Hikaru? I still kept in touch with everyone, but I had the feeling they only talked to me out of pity. It was a bunch of new kids now, and actually Haruhi stuck around to run it, which surprised me more than anything. Mori, Hunni, Tamaki, and Kyouya had all graduated.

I sat in my seat as the bell rang. Our teacher cantered in with a ridiculous smile written on his face. "All right class today we will be learning about…" Blah blah blah…Who cares? What he said wasn't important anyway. The entire day went like this, nothing out of the ordinary. Well, almost the entire day…

It was utter downpour. The rain pounded the streets of downtown. I picked the wrong day to browse the shops. I held up my umbrella, twirling it idly in my hands. People rushed around me carrying their own umbrellas. Curfew was coming up, and I would have to return home to the mansion tonight. Mom would be home for once, or at least she said. She's been coming home more often since Hikaru wasn't around. I guess her fashion wasn't everything. I think I've even gotten to know what her personality is like.

My cell beeped again, another incoming call. I looked at the caller I.D., not recognizing it, but it was from this area code. Deciding to open it, I flipped it open, pressing the small microphone inside to my ears.

"Hello, is this Kaoru Hitachiin?" A feminine voice, dripping with uncertainty asked from the other line.

I fiddled with my umbrella, crossing into a café. "Yes, it's him." I clarified.

"Thank god." The woman breathed from the other line. "We need you to come to the hospital on 4th Street. We found your brother."

Silence, dead silence. I grasped my hand to my mouth, sitting down in a booth with utter shock. Tears welled up in my eyes. "Tell me…" I choked. "Please tell me this isn't a joke." I felt nauseated, confused, and afraid to be happy unless I knew it was him.

The woman made a sympathetic sound from the other end of the line. "Awww, honey. No, it's not a joke. Come down fast. Your brother is not in good condition. Right now the best things for him would be a familiar voice."

I hit the end button. That's all I needed to know. I stood up, my feet doing to running. "Screw the umbrella.' I thought, not even caring anymore. 4th Street was this street, and the hospital didn't lie very far off.

I reached the entrance panting, grasping my hands to me knees. Seeing the information desk, I approached is, clasping my hands to its front. "What room is Hikaru Hitachiin in?" I demanded.

The woman didn't look up. "Family only, are you family?" She glanced up. "Oh, you are." She recognized me as his twin…"Hikaru is in room 105. Stay quiet. His body is still in shock."

I was allowed back behind the desk to the rooms. 105…105…where was 105?

I found it, a doctor was sitting outside. "You must be Kaoru." He commented. "Your brother is going to be fine, but he has a long recovery ahead of him."

I nodded. "I just want to see him." I broke down crying again. Two years, you've been gone Hikaru. What happened to you?

The doctor opened the door. "Here…" He stated, remaining friendly, but professional.

I stepped inside. He was there. An IV was strapped to his arm, and it appeared like he was sleeping. His body was horribly malnourished, and his image had turned frail. That didn't matter. The only thing that mattered was him. The only thing that mattered was that I was right. He was alive.

I didn't know what else to do, so I went to him. He was asleep, steady breathing. A familiar voice spoke behind me, it was the nurse I had talked to on the phone. "The only thing he went on about was how he had to see you." she stated. "He had been held captive for quite some time."

"Captive!?" I whirled around. "He had been...held hostage!?" I felt tear welling in my eyes. I should have tried harder. Hikaru had been suffering this much, and there was nothing I could do. I felt so utterly lost with despair. I approached his bed side, resting my hand on the metal railing. "Hikaru..." I whispered. "I'm here..."

His eyes slowly opened, and I bit my lip as they drifted into my direction. They were so utterly lifeless...his eyes...

"Hikaru…" My eyes were probably bloodshot by this point. Who cares what pain I went through? His must've been so much worse.

His golden eyes blinked a few times, as he weakly sat up. He didn't say anything, but just looked to the ground. I gave him a hug, pulling back and meeting my eyes to his. He looked at me finally, about to say something. "It's been so long, and I never told them my name. They never gave up, but neither did I."

I assume he was talking about the kidnapping. "It's okay." I whispered. "You're safe now."

He attempted to give me a smile. It had been so long since I had seen my own face staring back at mine. I had forgotten how beautiful a reflection could be. He reached up, touching my face. "I'm sorry Kaoru. I tried, but I couldn't get out sooner. I'm really sorry to have left you alone."

I took his hand in mine. "You're in no position to be blaming anything on yourself." I sniffed. "All you need to do is get better, for me."

Hikaru nodded, laying his head on my shoulder. We sat in silence for what seemed like a long time.

"I promise." I stated. "I won't ever leave your side again. Whatever happened to you, it won't come back. If it does, I'll fight it off, myself."

Hikaru attempted to laugh, still not letting go. "You were always the weaker one, you know."

"It doesn't matter!" I objected. "I'm here for you. Besides, how will you defend yourself in your condition!?"

The nurse, who I assumed was there the whole time spoke. "Kaoru…" she interrupted. "It's time you let him rest now."

I looked up at her. "Thank you, but I'll be staying here."

I stood up, reluctantly letting go of my brother's hands and taking a chair across from his bed. "Thank you for taking care of him." I said, looking up at the nurse.

"Call me Kirumi." The nurse introduced. "And you're welcome. He's told me all sorts of things about you. I can tell you two are close. Kyouya has told me to take the best of care of him." Of course…this was Kyouya's family's hospital.

I shook my head. "You have no idea. I love my brother very much." Hikaru stared at me for a second before nodding in agreement. He was so quiet…

I closed my eyes, falling in the chair and thinking about the others. Guess what guys? He really is alive. See? See how I told you so? Well you should have believed me. I have a brother again.

Author's note: Yes, there will be flashbacks. That's how I intend to get out what happened to Hikaru. R&R please, thank you.