This is the sequel to 'All For The Love of A Pen', though it's okay if you don't read it. I think you'll understand.

This prologue is told from Ritsu's point of view. I'm trying to master first person POV, you see!

I'll bring the lovin' on in chapter 3!

I disclaim Ouran High School Host Club. I only gain personal accomplishment through this.

Here you go!

Act 1: Ritsu Kasanoda

Ain't it amazing? How life springs from the ground? How can something so beautiful just spring out from below? The world is so full of possibilities. The world is what sustains us all. I think the world is so selfless. Giving itself like that. That's why I like planting. It makes me feel that I'm helping. Most people don't understand.

I remember when the first rose I planted budded. I stared at it all day, admiring it. I was scolded for slacking, but I didn't mind. I liked it so much, that I practiced beside it day after day, till I accidentally cut it off. I went into a fit. Everybody was scared of me. I never understood why they have this negative thing on me. I mean, do I look that scary? I just wanna talk, y'know. Tsk. I mean, Morinozuka-sensei is so silent and all, but they all like him. Suoh says its got sometin' to do with Honey-senpai. Tsk. I don't get it. But anyway.

I was really frustrated that day; I forgot to feed the bird I had taken in. Eh, next thing I knew, she had flown away. I didn't talk for the rest of the day.

But another rose grew, and another bird came, an' I figured that maybe I wasn't that bad after all, huh?

That some people aren't like all the others. That they're nice and kind to you, they won't get scared, y'know what I mean? They're like sunshine. There's this thing that draws you to them. They're so friendly an' all.

Like Haruhi.

There she is. She's so pretty. I wonder if I should talk to her… Nah. I wouldn't know what to say… She's with Ootori-san again. They've always been together lately, wonder what's going on?

Oh, now he's leaving. I wonder why. Haruhi's looking at him and nodding, and he's got a hand up. Oh, maybe that means Haruhi should wait for him. Eh, doesn't he usually just say 'please wait here' with no actions? Cause he's stoic an' all…

Oh, dang, Haruhi's walking my way! I'm gon' pretend to be busy… Five seconds till she's here. Think of something to say!

Five… Haruhi, hey! How'd…

Four… you like to have these roses? Ugh, no.

Three… Oh, God. After that what should I say?

Two… Dang!

One. I looked up to talk to Haruhi. "Hi, Har- Oh."

She was already outside the gates, talking to some guy. I've seen him couple of times, he's always outside. You can imagine, this garden is one near to the gates. Tch. I could have talked to Haruhi, y'know. This dude must be an old friend.

I planted some seeds and trimmed some leaves, I didn't really know how many. Normally I count them, so I know what to expect, but ah, I was so busy tryin' to eavesdrop on Haruhi and her friend. Occasionally I hear the common 'sure' and 'I don't know', but from what I heard it seems like the guy was inviting Haruhi to some place, and she can't come. Now he's like, please, Haruhi, come?. Tsk. Pleading like that. If Haruhi doesn't want to, then he ought to stop.

That's it. I'm gonna go and talk to Haruhi so the guy won't bother her anymore. Though that'll mean the thing I will tell her needs to be important. Um… Argh! Never mind, I'll just make something up.

I ran towards Haruhi. Her back was towards me, she didn't see me coming. Neither did the guy. Maybe that's why he pulled her arm… hey!

Oh, God, he's kidnapping her! Damn, I need to catch up with them!

I jumped over the gates, but I was already late, the guy was carrying Haruhi bridal style, and he threw her inside a car. Dang!

"Hey, wait up! Release Haruhi, you jerk!" I ran as fast as I could. The guy was quick, though. He threw one look at me, then he was inside the car, on the driver's seat.

"Damn it, come back here! Release her!" The wheels rolled, causing friction against the asphalt. "Don't you know who I am? I'm a yakuza master! Damn it! Come back!" My blood was boiling at this point. Who in the bloody world will kidnap Haruhi?

The car raced, and I ran as far as my legs could carry me, but as I learned, it couldn't carry me fast enough. The car had already turned down the corner; I was too late, too spent, I was just there, kneeling on the ground.

Haruhi had been kidnapped. Oh, if I just talked to her. Ugh!

Oh, this is going to be such a fight for the clan. Now I'll definitely use my authority.

I'll save you, Haruhi! Wait for me!

Cause Ritsu's so nice, y'know?

Heeheeeeeeeee.

Thank you for reading! Please do review!