Renee wiped her forehead with a towel after training with her sister. She was exhausted but still had dance class later. Once again she had allowed Rachel to win their spar. She often let Rachel win because Rachel made it such a competition. Renee didn't really care who won, she just liked the training. It was fun to be able to get your frustration out without getting in trouble. They were a family of ninja and their father owned a dojo in America. He had fallen in love with an American woman and married her. They had triplets and that's where they came in. Ryan was out first and then Rachel. Renee was the youngest. Renee and Rachel were identical. Ryan even looked similar. They all had straight brown hair and light blue eyes. Ryan, their older brother by minutes came running up.

"You two are in trouble," Ryan said laughing and shaking his head.

"We didn't do anything!" Rachel said pouting, "What are you telling mom and dad now?"

"Nothing, but dad got some news today and he's sending you girls on a mission," Ryan said with a shrug, "Especially since you two are old enough. You are Eighteen now after all."

"What does our age have to do with anything?" Renee asked.

"The Nozuka clan in Japan just released that if you beat their heir you can marry him. Dad would love the Nozuka clan to combine with our family," Ryan said pointing at them and laughing. Renee looked over at Rachel and frowned. So dad wants them to fight this guy and beat him in order to join clan's? Why would they want to do that? Why marry someone they didn't love? Renee frowned and decided she would have to skip dance today to look up this Nozuka character. Rachel clapped.

"This is great! We will make dad proud! We are after all half Japanese. We could restore the family name!" Rachel cheered.

"Rachel, its dad's fault that he fell in love with an American woman. I'm proud of my American heritage as well. I want to love my future husband, not fight him," Renee said with a frown.

"You just like doing dance with mom," Rachel said putting her hand on her hip like she was the boss.

"Either way dad is sending you two out tomorrow so you better get a move on," Ryan said laughing at his sisters. He was lucky he didn't have to worry about impressing a girl to marry. Most of the girls in his class fawned over him anyway. Renee went inside and searched the internet for info on this future husband she would have to battle. He was okay looking but a little kid like for her. It mentioned a cousin of his whose family used to be servants of the Nozuka's. Renee watched a battle Haninozuka won and knew he was a lot tougher than he looked. She looked up his cousin and watched him battle. He was big and tough. She would have to watch them a bit first to figure out their likes and dislikes. She could beat them by winning their heart first. She liked Morinozuka better than the young looking guy. All father wanted was to join the Nozuka clan, he didn't say it had to be Hani.

Renee knew her sister was headstrong and charge into battle without researching. She would probably just look at his picture and go after him. She thought she was very strong, and she was, but not as strong as Renee. Renee didn't think she could take on the blonde kid and she knew Rachel couldn't beat him, but she sure as heck wanted to see her sister try. She burst out in laughter thinking of this little guy taking Rachel out, she knew it was bad to think that way but sometimes her sister got on her nerves calling Renee weak because she liked to dance. Their mother was a ballerina and insisted they dance but Rachel had given it up years ago. Ryan still occasionally danced with Renee but it was mostly put on Renee's shoulders. She didn't mind. She enjoyed feeling graceful and brought dancing into her fighting style. Her father often told her she fought just as graceful as she danced.

Rachel would just laugh at her and make fun of her. Renee tried to not let it get to her but often got mad. Her father would remind her to hold back. He knew if she got angry she would get stronger and he didn't want her to truly hurt her sister. Bruises were okay but broken bones took a while to heal. They're father discussed strategies with them that night, much to her mother's dislike.

"It doesn't hurt for them to try, Lynn," Katsumi said.

"You married me because you loved me. I won't let them marry unless they truly want to, Katsumi. You know full well," Lynn said putting her hands on her hips.

"But they want to marry this guy," Katsumi said smiling, "Right girls?"

"Right, dad," Rachel said and then nudged Renee.

"Right," Renee replied.

"Well, if you really are set on it you need to be careful. Look out for each other, okay?" Lynn asked. Rachel and Renee nodded. They went to sleep early that night knowing they were leaving for Japan early the next morning. Before leaving her parents hugged her and wished her luck. Renee went over battle strategies but then figured she better watch them and allow her sister to fight first. Although she wasn't sure she would actually marry Haninozuka. Morinozuka seems more her type. She recalled how they were together on some host club video she saw. She had to pay some money to get on the site but it was worth it to learn more about her opponents.

If she wanted to get to Morinozuka she knew she would have to go through Haninozuka who liked stuffed animals and cake, easy enough. She would show Haninozuka affection and then turn on Morinozuka. First she must dress nice and girly. It seems that is how the host club dressed and she assumed that that was what they would be interested in. She had bought some stuffed animals at the airport before leaving. She would have to get the cake there. Rachel had looked at her like she was nuts.

They reached Japan and then they made their way to the Nozuka Dojo. Renee found a tree to hide in and watch. She watched as the two got ready for the Ouran University. Rachel and Renee followed them to the University and then to a different school building. Renee could tell that Haninozuka knew they were following. He kept looking behind him and she could swear he saw her once or twice. Just as she thought, they were going to that host club. She recognized the other members as they had a picnic outside. Rachel chose that moment to attack. Renee sat back as the girls around Haninozuka screamed and ran out of the way.

She watched Rachel strike first and then Hani easily dodged the attack. It didn't surprise Renee to see the speed at which Hani moved. He easily dodged her attacks and laughed the whole time.

"Why is that girl attacking Honey?" Haruhi asked.

"She's been following us all day. Must have gotten the message about whoever beats Hani gets to marry him," Mori said with a shrug, "She's okay, but definitely won't be able to beat him."

"I don't know if any girl would without him letting them," Haruhi said watching the strange girl attack Honey.

The girl threw a bunch of quick punches which Honey easily dodged. She grabbed the bunny Hani had and threw it. Renee looked at her shocked. She knew from the site that the bunny was Hani's favorite. Rachel did it this time, Renee thought. Hani closed his hands into fists and growled. Renee saw Rachel's eyes narrow. Then Hani attacked. He was so fast she barely saw him move.

"Hani, that was too much. She is just a girl you know," Mori said picking up the rabbit and handing it to him. Hani grabbed the bunny and hugged him close. Renee smiled at the affection Mori showed Hani. The girls squealed and ran to Hani and Mori, who just smiled at them. Renee couldn't help but chuckle at the idiotic wimpy girls. How could Hani or Mori ever like a girl that just squealed whenever they did anything. She would have to suck up to the little cutie, Hani. Once she had Hani in the palm of her hand she would attack Mori. There was something about the guy. He didn't speak much, not nearly as much as Hani, but she could tell he was very protective of his friends. She wondered what it would be like to be in his arms. She closed her eyes and imagined the warmth of his smile as his mouth neared hers. She looked back and saw them interact with their friends. Hani stopped and looked back in her direction. Mori straightened and turned slightly as well. No, she would not attack today, Renee thought with a smile. She jumped out of the tree and went to check on her sister.

She found Rachel holding her arm and frowning.

"Don't say it," Rachel said frowning, "Yes, you were right. That kid's tougher than he looks, but he didn't look my age anyway. He doesn't look old enough to be at the university."

"Oh, he is. He's eighteen. I don't understand why they want him married so soon, though," Renee replied with a shrug, "I'm not into him though. I like Morinozuka."

"Mori's not part of the deal, Renee. You are an idiot. You would rather be with the servant than the heir to the Nozuka clan?" Rachel said shaking her head.

"Maybe, but there is something about those grey eyes that makes me want to just take him home," Renee said with a laugh, "Okay, I'm going to have to reset your arm."

"Ugh, I knew it was broken. What's up with him and that stupid- AGGHHH," Rachel said and screamed when Renee reset her arm and then bandaged it.

"It's his favorite stuffy-wuff," Renee replied with a shrug, "He loves stuffed animals and Usa-Chan is his favorite. He also loves cake."

"Wow, you did your homework, and you don't even want him," Rachel said shaking her head.

"No, I don't want Hani, but I can use him to get to Mori," Renee replied, "Why else would I buy those stuffed animals?"

"Because you're a dork," Rachel replied shaking her head, "You're focus should be on the blonde one. I'm going to try and beat him one more time before we go back to dad."

"Yeah, he's just going to kick your butt again," Renee replied shaking her head.

"Oh what little faith you have sister," Rachel said.

"I've been studying his moves and he's good. He has surprises left and right and he never loses," Renee replied, "That's why I'd rather not try to force him to marry me, plus the fact that I don't want to force anyone to marry me."

"So why are you trying to force the other guy?" Rachel asked.

"Oh, I'm not. I'm just letting him know my skill," Renee said with a shrug, "I'll hold back enough so I won't beat him, just showing him I'm here."

"Okay, you are an oddball," Rachel said shaking her head, "It won't work, you know."

"We'll see," Renee said smiling.