Song of the Shadows
Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club, nor Sailor Moon. :) I only own Takako Mizune and the plot.
"So… This is the Ouran Academy that we've been told about?" A smirk danced across her face.
"Yes, I believe so." A nod.
"Michiru-san, it looks so much like a palace! A mansion! So cool!" The youngest girl grinned and hopped around the two figures and pointed excitedly at the school foyer.
"Takako-san, please do keep in mind that you're a pop idol, ne?" Michiru smiled and placed a restraining hand on the girl's shoulder.
Takako pouted, brushing her fringe. As she glanced up at the two obnoxiously tall figures, she gave up instantly. It would be disastrous if she continued with her immature behaviour.
"We should get going, huh?"
"Of course, Haruka-san." Takako nodded politely, even though the anticipation still shone in her eyes.
Haruka and Michiru strode past her into the school, and for an instant, Takako felt a little jealous. Why were there rose petals whenever they had a cool moment! That, and how Michiru could pull off the sickening and disgusting dress (which was of a flamboyant yellow!). Takako tugged at the male's uniform blazer she wore and made to dust away non-existent dirt from her pleated skirt. Shuddering at the thought of having to wear the yellow, fat dress, she suddenly became thankful for her idol privileges.
"Shadow…" Takako murmured absentmindedly, before she followed after her 'guardians'.
0*0*0*0
"Ne, ne, Haruhi! Who is transferring to our class? Is it another one of your commoner friends?" Hikaru said, looping an arm around Haruhi's shoulders.
"I'm not so sure- there are rumours, of course, that it's the famous pop idol, Takako Mizune-" Haruhi was cut off by another arm looping around her waist.
"Ah! A girl, is it now? I wonder if she'll come to the host club?" Kaoru said, grinning devilishly.
"Well, I suppose that you two will drag her there. But seriously," Haruhi said with a sigh, causing the two to lean in. "Watch where you're touching!"
"Oh, is Haruhi~?"
"Actually very conservative~?"
"Shut up! And please remove your hands!" Haruhi growled, slapping their hands away.
Ignoring the twin's teasing, Haruhi glanced around the classroom, and noted that an extra table had been added to the back of the class. And a girl, not wearing the female school uniform, was sitting at it, headphones on and humming without a care.
Isn't that-
"KYAH! IT'S HER! TAKAKO MIZUNE!"
Oh, it was.
"Takako-" Kaoru began, whirling around to see the mentioned girl
"Mizune?" Hikaru completed the sentence, also turning his head.
The girl was completely oblivious of the chaos going around her- refined people asking who she was, and others with a more special and punky taste ascertaining that she was indeed the famous pop idol. Haruhi frowned as a crowd started forming around Takako- (wait, that was Mizune-san to her)- with people from other classes streaming in to get a glimpse of the idol.
"Ara? Looks like Nezumi-chan is already settled in, huh?" Another newcomer?
Haruhi spun around to the source of those words, only to see two stunningly beautiful people-
"KYAH! IT'S HARUKA TENOU AND MICHIRU KAIOU!"
Oh.
Okay.
Completely normal.
Extremely ordinary that idols would pop up at this school.
Right.
"Haruka Tenou-"
"And Michiru Kaiou?"
The twins uttered, turning around to see the two newcomers.
"Haruka-san, Michiru-san!"
Okay, so her head was really getting tired of turning around to every source of noise.
But this time, Takako was running to Haruka and Michiru, letting her headphones rest around her neck. Haruhi gaped at the three of them- Were people- Why was everyone so glamorous, anyway!
They engaged in an almost incoherent conversation, ignorant of the crowd closing in on them. Haruhi stayed back, trying not to eavesdrop- on a private conversation that was held in front of everyone? It didn't seem right, the way the three held themselves- lost in their own worlds and speaking so hurriedly-
"Ara, look, Ruka- they're all staring. I think we should introduce ourselves?" the one- Michiru (was it?) muttered.
"Her voice!"
"It's so soft and elegant!"
But I feel like she's going to kill someone!
Okay! Completely normal!
"Hmm? Oh, pleasure to meet all of you- the name's Haruka Tenou, professional race car driver." The blonde that said those words was very charming-
"I feel like I could faint!"
"He's so handsome!"
"And I'm taken," Haruka announced, smirking. "But it would be so refreshing to… have a chat with you ladies, one of these days."
"I wonder if he's going to join the host club!"
"I'll definitely assign him as my host!"
"Michiru Kaioh, aspiring violinist and painter," Michiru said with a bow.
"Is she with Tenou-kun?"
"She's too pretty!"
"Her music- her music is incredible!"
"I know! And she's so elegant!"
Takako did not make any move to introduce herself, but she bowed. Haruhi glanced at Takako, noticing a glimmer of silver at her neck- Haruhi blinked- and then it was gone. School was about to get more interesting if these idols were joining, Haruhi mused.
0*0*0*0
"Takako Mizune, pleasure to meet you! I'll be joining your class, so please do feel free to ask me any questions or talk to me!" Takako Mizune said, bowing. "Also, my new album, Beginning of Light, is out. You'll find a copy each on your desks! Thanks for tolerating with my shameless publicity!"
Muffled giggles reverberated around the class.
Was it that funny? Haruhi mused as she picked up the CD on her desk and glanced at the cover. It was… inspiring, and definitely original. The cover photo was taken with a rather low-quality camera, with polaroids of a grinning lady out and about with her duties. Who was this lady?
Haruhi glanced around the class, and realised that most of them had not touched the CD, instead opting to ask Takako questions about herself. Haruhi shrugged and took another look at the disc. This time, the cover photos looked as though- as though they were snapshots of Takako's private life- the look in the lady's eyes- this was too personal to be on the cover of an album!
Takako looked like she was enjoying the attention from everyone, with that wide smile on her face and her hands placed behind her back, leaning forward slightly-
"Hey, Haruhi, whaddya think of her?" Hikaru poked Haruhi's arm.
"She's cute, isn't she?" Kaoru murmured.
"A total danger!" The twins summarised, and Haruhi gave a sigh of exasperation.
"I think she's… interesting. And possibly the only normal person around here." Haruhi said with a blank expression, causing the twins to shrug.
"Beginning of light, huh."
0*0*0*0
School had ended, and it was time for club activities, but Takako was still caught up in the midst of questions from the classmates- ("how is it like to be an idol?" "It is fun, ne? I mean, you get to go on all those world tours-?" "You must teach me to play the piano some time, Mizune-san!" "Your voice is so nice! How do you train?")
"Ah, Hikaru, Kaoru, you're not going to the host club?" Haruhi asked, packing up her things.
"We're waiting-"
"To escort Mizune-san."
"Is that so? I didn't think you were serious," Haruhi said, zipping up her bag.
"Nah, not really."
"Orders from the top."
"The top?" Haruhi glanced at the two, who were lounging around Hikaru's table.
"King."
"Oh. Is that so? I should wait with you, right?" Haruhi put her bag down again.
"Have you been waiting for long?" That voice-
"Ah, Mizune-san. Not at all."
"I would wait an eternity for you."
"Is that so?" a giggle. "Oh, Haruhi-san, shall we go?" a hand grabbed her arm and she was dragged forwards-
It wasn't long before they arrived at the third music room. Takako placed a hand on the door, and paused. She looked back at Haruhi, and removed her hand from the door. She looked rather anxious-
"I-I thought…"
"Mizune-san, why didn't you open the door?"
"Is this not the task of a host?"
"Ah?" Haruhi didn't understand- Takako looked rather interested in the host club, so what was holding her back?
But this was the task of a host- chivalry, right? So…
"As you wish," Haruhi bowed and pulled the door open, exposing rose petals-
"Not rose petals, again!" Takako burst out, almost amused.
"Again…?"
AN: "nezumi" means "mouse" in Japanese, if I'm not wrong :)