* Renge has somehow discovered Haruhi's true gender in this fanfic.
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An Ouran Host Club Production
Chapter 1: Preparing for the Cultural Festival
That Morning, in Class 1-A:
"The Cultural Festival?" I said to myself. It was a normal morning at the prestigious Ouran Academy. I was considering what book to do my book report on after the homeroom teacher announced it. I completely forgot that the time of the cultural and sports festivals in all the schools in town.
"In one month's time, all of our classes and clubs will do something for the festival a week after the Athletic Festival." the teacher explained, "It can be anything from a café, to a haunted house, to a recital, to a play. Just remember to focus on your studies while you prepare for it. Understand?" "Yes!" we all called out.
"All the clubs also do something for the festival huh?" I thought to myself, "That must means that the Host club will do something as well. I wonder if we'll be the same cosplay café theme we always do, or something else."
That Afternoon in the Host Club Room:
"So what should we do this year, Boss?" both Hikaru and Kaoru asked Tamaki-Senpai. "Yeah Senpai, are we going to do the same thing we do everyday or something else." I asked. "Well last year, we did a haunted maze." Kyoya-Senpai stated. "Funny I never thought that the Host Club would do something to scare the ladies. That would be Hikaru and Kaoru's idea." I stated. "Hey!" they both said.
"All of the monsters were electronic and we escorted the ladies through them as their heroes to fight against them and protect them. Their own Ghostbusters if you will." Tamaki-Senpai said. "Oh brother!" I exclaimed. These guys never miss a chance to impress the ladies.
"We all decided as a group to rotate the different kinds of activities." Kaoru said. "The year before the Haunted Maze, we did a Host Club Talent Show. We pretty much do a cosplay café everyday, so I guess we can do a recital or a play." Hikaru said. "Judging by your singing when you dressed up as girls, I think it would be best to do a play." I said recalling the time they thought I was transferring to St. Lobelia Academy, which based on certain events, I rather not mention, wouldn't happen in a million years.
"Yeah a play! That would be great, right Takashi?" Honey-Senpai said. "Yeah." Mori-Senpai plainly said. "I suppose it would aright, if we decide on a sensible budget and it could promote the Host Club a bit." Kyoya-Senpai stated. "I guess it would be okay, I haven't done a play since Middle School." I stated. "Then that settles it," Tamaki-Senpai announced, "The Ouran Host Club will do a play!"
"So what should we do the play be about?" both of the twins asked. "I know a classic fairytale." Honey-Senpai announced. "I don't know." Kaoru said. "We are kind of old for children's stories." Hikaru said. "Maybe we could do something challenging like a classic novel story like "Oliver twist" or "Treasure Island." I suggested. "Maybe." Kyoya-Senpai said, "The early classics are very popular." "Okay, but which one?" Tamaki-Senpai said putting his left hand under his chin in a deep thought pose, "We could try something dramatic, something tragic, something with some romance."
As if on cue, Renge came in. "Hey guys! Sorry I'm so late." she said as she came in holding a green book with gold trimmings, "I was in the libraries trying to find a good book for my book report. It is really difficult to find a book suitable for school that interested me."
"So what book did you chose?" I asked. "This." she said holding the book out to show us the title. In bold and italic gold capital letters, were the words "The Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" "Who's this Joan guy?" Tamaki-Senpai asked. "Joan of Arc wasn't a man, she was one of the bravest women in history!" she yelled in infuriation.
"So Joan really existed?" Honey-Senpai asked, "That must mean that this is a non-fictional story." "It is, however this story is a little different than the true story." Renge explained. "This was written by Mark Twain, and put different elements to make the story more dramatic."
"So what's the story about?" Kaoru asked. "Well it is about a beautiful and pure-hearted shepherd girl named Joan from the village of Doremy in France. Her story takes place during the hundred year war against the English Army. Joan has the ability to hear the lord's voice and commands as well as the voices of angels and he orders her to help lead France to victory." she explained.
"Really, so is she a French version of Mulan, the Chinese girl disguised herself as a man to represent her family in the war in place of her elderly father and younger brother?" I asked. "Well… I guess, but everyone knows she's a woman and she wasn't taking anyone's place." Renge answered, "She was amazing, she was able to tell the real king who was disguised as a pleasant, in a large crowd of other peasants when he had someone else take his place to fool her, she continued to lead her army even when there was an arrow in shoulder, and she conquered English forts, fort after fort."
"Wow! Joan sounds like a great woman. I wonder if her descendents are just as brave." Honey-Senpai said. "They probably are." Mori-Senpai stated. "Unfortunately, she never lived to have children." Renge said rather sadly. "Oh yeah that's right." Kyoya-Senpai said.
"What do you mean?" I asked, "Was she killed in battle or something." "No towards the end of the war, she was accused of being a witch, and she was burned at the stake." Renge answered. "That sounds really harsh and ungrateful." the twins said. "Those were around the time of the witch trials." Kyoya-Senpai stated, "It was one of the ways they executed the 'warlocks and witches' during those days."
"WHAT! THAT'S JUST AWFUL! WHY DID THEY THINK THAT SUCH A NOBLE, SELFLESS, AND PURE HEARTED WOMAN WAS A TERRIBLE AND WICKED WITCH?" Tamaki-Senpai yelled frantically while throwing his arms wildly. "For once I agree, that sounds a little unthankful. What did she do to be accused of one?" I asked. "Well it was a trap, the English were holding her captive for ransom and they decided to trial her for crimes against religion. They had her sign a confession that she was a witch and since she couldn't read or write, she didn't understand it and signed it. After her death, she was realized as a saint and was forgiven." Renge explained.
"I'm surprised that an otaku like you chose a book like that." Hikaru stated. "Or was it because a game, manga, or anime was based off of the story?" Kaoru asked. "Well, yeah there were a manga and an anime, but we've learned about her in school and my grandmother told me stories of her before I got into manga and anime." Renge said.
"What other characters are there in the story?" Tamaki-Senpai asked. "Well, there are the peasants, the king, and the English soldiers of course. Not to mention many other different minor characters. And there was one other main character." she said. "Who's that?" we all asked at the same time. "Louis de Conte, the main male character and Joan's childhood friend, who may have been in love with her." she answered.
"That really sounds like an interesting story." I stated. "Yeah, I like it. It tells a saga of the history of my mother's homeland." Tamaki-Senpai said. "Sounds exciting!" the twins said. "I want to do that story!" Honey-Senpai exclaimed. "Seems like a doable story to perform as a play." Kyoya-Senpai stated still scribbling in his black book. "Hmm…" Mori-Senpai said.
"All right, all those in flavor of performing this play say 'I'" Tamaki-Senpai asked raising his right arm up. "I!" Hikaru, Kaoru, and Honey-Senpai said raising their right hands as well. Mori-Senpai just nodded his head, since he'll agree with Honey-Senpai on anything. Kyoya-Senpai just continued writing. "Sounds good." I said. "Then that settles it!" Tamaki-Senpai announced dramatically, throwing his arms out to his sides, "The Ouran Host Club will perform the epic and tragic tale of Joan of Arc!"
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