Haruhi's Birthday

Chapter 1

It was a normal day in the SOS Brigade. Haruhi was on the computer, Itsuki was having a heated chess game with Kyon, and Yuki, as usual was reading. Mikuru served the tea. Everything was calm, peaceful; serene…Haruhi broke that with a humongous sigh. "In the name of Kira, why are we just sitting here?" The girl shouted. "We should be preparing for my birthday!" That was the last moment of normality that the group would have for a while.

"What birthday?" Kyon stupidly asked.

"What birthday? What-! The day I was born, of course Kyon."

"I know that, but I mean when is it?"

"You should know, I've been talking about it for weeks! And I've already sent out invitations in the club website." Haruhi said, leaning closer to Kyon. "And you're gonna get me the BEST present ever, right?"

"There are three problems with that statement, one, you have never said anything about your 'birthday' until today. Two, I don't believe it is actually your birthday. Three, I won't get you a present, because I think that you're a-" Kyon was cut off by a kick and death glance from Itsuki.

Closed space. Kyon thought. Why does she always get what she wants?

"You think I'm a what?" Haruhi urged.

"Never mind…" Kyon thought he heard a little hurt in Haruhi's voice. Haruhi groaned. "At least I can depend on Yuki! She's been in the club before it even started! And you all had better have this party ready before I expect it. And it had better meet my requirements. I'm going home now and you guys will have to stay here and think about your mistakes." With a regal exit, Haruhi left the room.

"Are we really going to do this?" Kyon asked.

"Um…When does she expect this?" Mikuru timidly asked.

"We must please Haruhi in order to prevent anymore closed space. We espers are having a hard enough time as it is." Itsuki said.

"What is a birthday?" Yuki asked.

The next day Kyon walked into class- and walked right back out. Soon he broke out into a run. Haruhi was on his tail. Down the hall they ran. Kyon ran, turned the corner and headed outside. He ducked behind the trees in the front of the school. As Kyon caught his breath he listened out for Haruhi. Suddenly Kyon ducked. Haruhi tried to kick him like she had kicked the computer club president- a jump kick with both legs. Haruhi crashed into the dirt with a thud.

"What on this green Earth is wrong with you?" Kyon yelled.

"Have you started planning my party?" Haruhi demanded as she regained her balance.

"No. I mean yes. Yes I have."

"You lair." Haruhi accused. "I know you didn't. If you had you would have asked me what type of cake I wanted, or how old I was turning for that matter."

"Okay, I do have a question," You nut job, Kyon thought. "When do you expect all this?"

"By Saturday."

"That's tomorrow."

"I want a chocolate cake with vanilla icing-butter cream icing- with strawberries on top. In the middle write 'YOU ARE THE BEST EVER HARUHI,'" She emphasized the words. "Make sure it is decorated with roses- but they have to taste good, so tell them not to add to much dye. I guess the cake should have about five layers. On top of that get at least twelve gallons of ice cream."

"That's tomorrow."

"You aren't writing this down Kyon."

"That's TOMORROW!"

"You should have started last week Kyon, it's not my fault that you procrastinated."

"Well I am so sorry but you FAILED to tell me this last week." Kyon stated. Was Haruhi off her rocker? If she was, then it was definitely time for her to get back on.

Haruhi scoffed. She flipped her hair, dusted herself off and jabbed Kyon in the chest with her finger. "You had better get this right Kyon."