Chapter One

Summary: AU and no Tohru in this story, sorry to all Tohru lovers. Haruhi has the Sohma curse and is the black jaguar. Only Akito, Hatori, Ayame, Shigure, and Yuki knew about her. When the host club find out about the secret, what will happen then? Will Akito scare them away? Or will they stick by Haruhi's side? Who will end up with her? Will they be able to?

Haruhi POV

I sat in class tapping my pencil impatiently. I wanted to get to the Host Club. Today was a break day, so we wouldn't have any customers. The bell rung, so Hikaru, Kaoru, and I all left for the third music room. When we got there we saw that there was sign already on the door saying that we were closed.

We walked in and the twins went to a couch and sat down. I went into the kitchen in the back and made myself some tea. When it was done I walked out and sat down, starting on my homework sounded like a good idea. I had just started when I heard my name being called down to the office. And so I left telling the others I'd be right back, but wait…Kyoya-sempai isn't here…that's weird. Oh well.

Oh I hope the reason I'm being called isn't because Ranka wanted to come and say hi. The reason I call him Ranka is because he isn't really my father. He just happened to take me when my parents didn't want me. They didn't want me because I too have the Sohma curse. I'm the black jaguar. It's kind of like the cat, an outcast, but more deep and forgotten. The only ones that really even know about me are Akito, Hatori, Ayame, Shigure-nii and Yuki-chan. Shigure is my older brother and the reason I don't live with him is because I didn't want to bother him, and he already had Yuki living with him and Kyo was to be living with him soon too. I figured I'd only get in the way.

I know about all the other members of the family, they just don't know me. Akito wanted it kept a secret that I even existed. So there you go, that's my explanation. When I got to the office I walked in and immediately froze at who I saw. No, no, no, no, NO! He's not supposed to be here! Why is here? And why now? I've been finally getting used to the host club and no one had found out about my secret…

"Ah Haruhi. I came by hoping that we could have a little chat?" Akito asked smiling.

I stiffened but nodded, "Of course, Akito-sama."

"Good. Follow me. We need to discuss in private. And so he led me out the doors and outside to a small cut off section of the courtyard.

We both stood there, I looked at the ground well aware of his eyes lingering on me.

"Haruhi, pet, it has been quite awhile since I last saw you. How old are you now?"

I didn't answer, knowing that either way I'll get in trouble. For either speaking out of turn or not replying, I chose to go with the latter. Akito's hand grabbed my hair and yanked it, so I was closer to him.

"I asked you a question. How. Old. Are. You. Now?" He asked, fiercely.

I flinched as he tightened his grip on my short hair.

"Fifteen! Fifteen, Akito-sama." I replied, shakily.

He released a little on my hair, but did not let go. He smiled coldly at me.

"That's a good girl, no wait, pet. Fifteen, huh? So it's been ten years since I left you with Ranka." He hissed Ranka like it was poison.

I trembled slightly. He let go and stepped back a little.

"Well, this is why I have come to see you," Akito started, "You will no longer be living with Ranka, you are to report home to Shigure from now on. Hatori will pick you up later, so have your stuff packed."

"But Akito-sama! I don't want to bother Shigure-nii! He has Kyo and Yuki-chan already-," I tried to tell him but was cut off as he smacked me.

"Shut up! You will be living with them. So get used to it. I will, however, allow you to continue going to school here, since you have earned your way in. But you will, and I mean you WILL, report home to Shigure. If you don't, you will be coming to live with me at the main estate." Akito said.

I gulped and nodded slightly. Don't cry Haruhi! That's a show of weakness and he doesn't deserve to get that out of you! Akito smiled at the fear in my eyes.

"Good. I'll talk to you later, my ride is here." Akito turned on his heel.

I waited for him leave. Once he was out of sight I broke down into tears. I cried and sobbed uncontrollably. When I was sure I was done, I wiped my eyes and left to go back to the third music room.

A dark shadow, who observed the entire little meeting with Akito, quickly turned to beat her back to the music room.

When I got there I opened the door and went back to my abandoned homework. I tried to work on it, but my mind just kept drifting off to Yuki-chan and Shigure-nii, what would they say when they saw me show up at their house? And what will Kyo's reaction be? We've never even met, but I already know all about him. Will he be furious and try to kick me out of the house? No, no that's ridiculous Haruhi. He can't do that; its Shigure-nii's house not his. But what about Yuki-chan? He's always been so careful around me…what will happen when he sees me breaking down into tears? I was snapped out of my thoughts by a pat on my shoulder.

I turn and see little Honey-sempai standing there, looking at me with concern. I see all the other hosts standing a little bit behind him. They all had worry in their eyes. I was confused but then I felt a warm little drop fall onto my hand. I look down and see it's a little bit of water. I place a hand to my face, only to feel tears. I froze; I had been crying and didn't even realize it. So that's why their standing there, looking at me like that.

"Haru-chan, are you okay?" Honey asked me.

I locked eyes with him and his eyes had lost their cheerful glow. He was worried deeply about me. I tried to smile but just gave up when I was sure that all I had made was a grimace.

"I'm fine." I replied trying to keep my voice from cracking, and was successful.

Honey nodded, even though I knew he didn't believe me. The same went with the others. I turned and packed up my unfinished homework. All of a sudden I felt my pocket vibrate; I reached in and pulled out my phone. It was Shigure-nii. I flipped it open and held it to the side of my head.

With a shaky breath, "Hi Shigure."

"Oh Haru are you okay? Hatori told me all about it! In fact Yuki and I will be joining Hatori when he comes to get you!" Shigure told me.

I about dropped the phone and cried. I missed him so much. "Shigure, that's unneeded. Just let Hatori get me. I'll see you guys when I get there." I whispered to him, but then froze, "Shigure, d-does K-Kyo know?"

"Hm? Oh yes, he does. He's quite with it too. Oh and Aya can't wait to see you! He says that he'll have so much fun dressing you up! Just like old times."

I sighed and felt more tears, great just great.

So, how was it? Yeah I figured to let the hosts find out on their own about her moving instead of her telling them. Well please review and tell me what you thought. I'd really appreciate it!

~Hita Says Good Bye~