Chapter 1
Everyone was tense. There had been more casualties then they'd expected. Of course they expected deaths, but no one wanted them. Eren looked around to the remaining members of the expedition. Somehow, none of his friends had died. Mikasa stood next to him, looking slightly reminiscent. This was her home as much as it was his. Armin was behind him slightly, his arm around Jean who helped to keep him upright. Somewhere along the line, he'd injured his foot and required Jean's help. Sasha stood next to Connie at the back.
"What are you waiting for, brat?" Captain Levi snapped, making Eren jump.
"Right." Hange smiled and began to bounce on the ball's on her feet. This was it. A huge breakthrough was about to be made. Chief Erwin stood at the ready, his hands on his weapons. Who knew what was behind these doors?
Eren pulled the key from inside his shirt and took it off his neck. His hand shook as he tried to slot the key into the lock, which proves to be slightly more difficult with shaking hands. With a deep breath, he stopped the shaking and finally got the key in. It turned with a loud CLICK. They all held their breath as Eren pushed the door open.
A bright light came from inside the door, momentarily blinding them all. The light was followed by rose petels, which looked odd once they'd landed on the battered floorboards outside the door. Finally there was a chorus of, "Welcome," and the light faded. The members of the Survey Corps did not expect what they saw, but then again. Neither did the Host Club.
Haruhi sat on the chair in the middle, surrounded by the boys she loved so much. Tamaki stood besides her, with the rest of them around the back. They were all making contact with either her or the chair in some way. They found this visit the oddest so far. They never believed someone would top Haruhi's first visit.
The group was bloodied and injured, all of them carrying weapons and wearing the strangest clothes. None of them looked very happy either. But the members of Host Club were professionals, they knew how to hide their shock. Tamaki went straight into action. "Well, hello there." He went to approach Mikasa, the first girl he saw, but froze when Eren pulled out his blade. Hikaru and Kaoru saw the way their boss clammed up, for good reason too, and went to his rescue.
"I see," Hikaru began.
"She's yours. We apologise," Kaoru continued.
"We didn't know she was taken," they finished together, much to the discomfort of the Survey Corps.
Haruhi looked to Kyoya, who was examining the people, and realised he'd be no help. So she stepped forwards.
"Please don't mind them," she smiled, walking cautiously to her Senpai. "They're like this all the time."
Chief Erwin was the first to respond. He was in charge, after all. "And who exactly are they?"
Haruhi was surprised for a moment, before regaining composure. Pointing to each person respectively, she said "that's Tamaki-senpai, and they're Kaoru and Hikaru," the twins smiled. "And I'm Haruhi."
The small man at the front tch'd. "Is this a joke?"
Haruhi faultered. "Excuse me?"
"Is this what soldiers have died for? A flowery club? That isn't even clean." Tamaki's face dropped, they worked hard to keep this place clean. "You listen here-" He began, but was cut off by Haruhi.
"I'm afraid I don't know what you mean," Haruhi told him. "But I'd love for you to explain."
Levi turned on his heel without and word and left the others in an abashed silence. The two groups stared at each other, none really sure what had happened. "Hange," Chief Erwin spoke. "Bring Levi back. We have much to discuss."
"Yes, sir." Hange left, looking back to the Host Club with bright eyes.
"Everyone gather around the door, but don't cross over," Erwin ordered. "I suggest you do the same." He looked to Haruhi who seemed to have most control over the situation. She nodded and walked forwards, sitting on the right side of the door. The twins joined her, followed by Kyoya, Honey and Mori, who had to drag Tamaki along with him.
A regular circle was made on one side, with some kneeling behind, while a slightly smaller circle was made the other side. No one knew what to say. "Why don't we introduce ourselves?" Sasha suggested, dying for the silence to go.
Erwin nodded, happy to get rid of the silence as well. "You may start," he nodded to the Host Club. "As half of your group has already been introduced. Haruhi nodded.
"You know us four, but this Kyoya-senpai, Honey-senpai and Mori-senpai," she introduced them.
"What's with the senpai?" Jean asked.
"They're Japanese," Erwin answered.
Haruhi nodded. "Your turn."
"I'm Erwin." He then pointed to each person and said their names, that was when Levi and Hange returned. Erwin went to ask them to introduce themselves when Hange's words stopped him.
"There are titans outside. A lot of them."
