A/N: Alright now this one I really did pull out of my butt. I was looking through all my old princess movies (yah know, like Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty and stuff) and I started to think, well, wouldn't it be fun to collaborate Hikaru and Kaoru into one of them along with some other fun loving Ouran High kids? And this popped into my mind. So this is MY version of Cinderella (cause it just so happened to fit my mood).
WARNINGS:
This IS a yaoi story between Hikaru and Kaoru. Yes, Twincest, I know, "ewwwww" well go grow up. I happen to like the redneck ways of things.
Some of the characters will be out of character. It can't be helped if I'm to collaborate them in with the Cinderella theme, sorry if I offend.
If you really can't figure out who each character is by the time you've finished reading this chapter, I'll tell you. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I own none of this awesome characters.
-----Cinderella------
"Bun-Bun needs a bath!!"
"Hey! Hey Hey Hey!!! Get me my breakfast, twerp!"
"Bun-Bun needs a new diaper!!! Hey!! Are you listening to me?!"
"Hey, don't listen to him! I need my food, I'm starving!!"
"Bun-Bun and I are ready for tea now! Come, get into inform!"
"God, just give up on him, Hunny, he's useless. We'll just have to tell Dad not to give him dinner tonight for being a bum."
Kaoru didn't know which one was worse, the small pouting boy given the name "Hunny" or the loud obnoxious blonde, Tamaki. He slowly rose to his feet and brushed off his dirty clothes, hoping he did not smell like the soot of the fireplace he was forced to clean early that day. He shoved a smile on his face and rubbed the back of his neck.
"Actually, guys, I'm supposed to be having my break right now but I got a little caught up with my cleaning..."
His two stepbrothers before him did not look pleased; after all, they figured that after Daddy Mori adopted poor little Kaoru-chan as his own son, he was going to be their own personal slave. In Tamaki's mind, a punching bag and in Hunny's, a server for the tea party he and "Bun-Bun" had daily. It was almost too much to bear... being treated like a dog, forced to clean the house with a silently looming Mori annotating his every move and two bratty spoiled brothers he had to wait on hand and foot. Gently setting aside his cleaning supplies, Kaoru rubbed his hands together and got to work making breakfast. He figured Hunny would wait, unlike Tamaki who would beat the living snot out of him if he didn't make him food. Hunny would be upset that he didn't get taken care of first. Of course, Hunny would throw a fit then throw food all over the floor, just so that there was more for Kaoru to clean. No use fighting them, they would just tell Mori and he wouldn't get feed... again. Sighing, he tried to tone out Hunny who was spewing angry sentences along the lines of how Kaoru always served Tamaki first and that he should be first in line seeing how he was older. Which Tamaki countered by saying he was taller. Which ensued in a battle between the two, giving the orange haired lad a chance to breath without being criticized.
Kaoru smirked and quickly made faces at the two when they weren't looking, making good sport of their oblivion. Too bad, really, he didn't see Daddy Mori standing behind him until he heard the impatient tapping of a heel across the floor boards. He didn't even turn around, only hung his head in defeat.
"Kaoru-kun, I think you'll find suitable punishment in no meal tonight..." he heard the calm voice come.
Sigh. Well, it wasn't like he was hungry anyways...
...then naturally, his stomach gave a loud growl, causing the two step brothers to immediately stop in their duking it out to laugh at Kaoru's predicament.
Wow, could it be any worse...?
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"A BALL!! A BALL!!! PRINCE CHARMING IN THROWING A BALL!!"
Kaoru quickly ducked out of the way of a rampaging Hunny, never ceasing his job of sweeping the floors as the overly excited midget stampeded through his pile of dirt. It went everywhere with the forceful wind created from the boy only pushing it out and further away from its original resting place. Kaoru sighed and got back to work, only pausing to take off his shirt and toss it to the side. It was dirty and only got in the way any how. Besides, he was like a shadow when the family of the house didn't need him at their every beckon call. Of course, upon hearing his shrill cries of glee, Tamaki poked his head out of the bathhouse to see what the commotion was about, nearly being run down by his brother who happened to mistake his head for something that could be knocked off if he so pleased it. That resulted in a verbal battle. Ah, it was music to Kaoru's ears. They were fighting with each other instead of teaming up on him... it was bliss.
"Go tell them to stop."
Kaoru turned in surprised to see Mori leaning against the doorway, a rather droll look across his already passive face. He grimaced, knowing all to well the orders that were being given. Plaintively translated, Mori was saying: Go get your ass kicked by getting involved with their pissing match so that I can find enjoyment in my otherwise bored lifestyle. Kaoru sighed and began his march over to the two, noting that a small smirk worked its way onto the black haired man's face before he disappeared into a different room. The distressed teen slowly stooped down to tell the two to stop when he caught a glimpse of the paper that Hunny was getting so worked up about. Gingerly picking it up as to not disturb the now hollering boys in front of him, Kaoru began to skim the page:
Come celebrate the coming of Prince Charming's 17th birthday!
Females and Males of all height, age, and race are welcome to come, but please dress to impress! This is not a casual events, I repeat, NOT A CASUAL EVENT!! Everyone is expected to wear a suit and tie or a dress, be prompt and ready to party. Ball will start at:
7:00pm-whatever time your mommies' need you home
Gifts are expected. If you are not pretty, you will not be admitted in. Food will be provided. RSVPS ARE EXPECTED NO LATER THAN TONIGHT.
Yours Truly,
Prince Charming
Kaoru snorted and let the paper drop to the ground. Such arrogance, must be pretty to get into a party? Whoever came up with that one had to be a wise cracker. Although... Kaoru let his eyes go back to linger on the paper with an almost longing expression. A night out would do a body good, especially a body who could pretty much be labeled as a vampire due to the lack of intake of natural light from the outside world. Kaoru again picked up the paper and quickly pocketed it, feeling his spirits soar. It said every male or female could be admitted. Even though he didn't find himself particularly "pretty", Kaoru thought he would at least be suitable enough to get in as far as appearances were concerned. He felt the edges of his mouth turn upward. Maybe... just maybe... he could meet this Prince Charming and finally make a friend.
"What do you think you're doing, Kaoru?"
The dread that overcame his once joyful face within an instant was almost mind boggling. Gently turning on his heel, Kaoru was confronted with the slightly angered faces of his two, now calmed, step brothers. Hunny was pouting with his hands on his hips, looking like he couldn't believe Kaoru was actually expressing an emotion other than being passive or being bored. Tamaki wasn't that far off.
"Please don't tell me you're even THINKING about going to that ball," the blonde scoffed rather dryly, a smug smirk plastered across his face.
Kaoru shuffled a bit, now feeling a slight insecurity.
"Well, I thought that since I do everything you two tell me to do, maybe Mori-sama would let me have the night off..." he muttered, casting a glance down at his shoes.
Wow, were they always that beat up? Kaoru looked up upon hearing a sudden bout of cruel laughter. Hunny was hunched over on the floor on the verge of tears whereas Tamaki was desperately trying to retain his more serious composer.
"Honestly, Kaoru! You? At a ball?! That's laughable! Even if Mori-Otousan DID give you the night off, you wouldn't be able to get in looking like THAT! I mean, you're so filthy and scrawny, you're an embarrassment!" Tamaki cackled, only causing Hunny to have another fit of laughter.
Kaoru blinked back tears and slowly turned, coming face to face with a spider web infested, dusty old mirror cluttered around a bunch of boxes. He froze and realized that Tamaki was right. Running his hands across his gaunt face to rub soot and dirt from his cheeks, he gazed over his hair which he almost didn't recognize. It was brown and ashy from weeks without being able to wash it; not nearly as extravagant and silky as his original orange hair. He felt his eyes slowly travel down to his shoulders which were small and effeminate, especially with the sudden loss of weight over the course of a few days. He could see his ribs poking out in an almost unsightly way and all at once, Kaoru felt as if he were the ugliest creature on the face of the earth. Gathering whatever courage he had not to just burst into tears, Kaoru found the feeling in his legs to get them working well enough to carry him up to his attic room. Covering his face with his arm so that his brothers could not see his upset composer, he darted past them, trying to block out their snickers and snide remarks.
"And to think, he thought he could actually get in... he's so sad."
Kaoru threw himself on his old, rusty bed and all alone, began to cry.
A/N: Yes I know, gut wrenching. -makes a fake cry of anguish- But for anyone who knows about Cinderella, everything works out in the end. Ok, for those who are a bti on the slow side like me: Tamaki/Hunny: Evil step "sisters", Mori: Evil step "mother", and Kaoru: Cinderella. Don't worry, more characters are going to be making their appearances and I'll give you the walk through. In the meantime, review and tell me I should continue or say "nay" and tell me to stop. –grin- Hokay, peace.
