A/N: So this is my first FanFiction... I know it's probably really bad): but I love criticism, so don't be afraid to review & PM to tell me your feelings(: I might not update a lot because of school, and I have dance 14 hours a week, but I must not give up and I will try my best^.^ Kay well enjoy!

"Takashi?"

"Hnn?"

"Is Mitsukuni coming over for kendo practice today?" A young girl questioned a young boy.

"I don't know." Takashi gazed at her with a straight face.

"Oh, okay."

They sat in the dojo for a while, not really contemplating, but just relaxed in the comfortable silence.

Mitsukuni burst through the dojo's doors with tears running down his face, "Takashi! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to be so late! Please forgive me, Takashi!"

The young Morinozuka nodded at his apology, while Mitsukuni sighed. Takashi decided to speak up, "Look who's here."

The Haninozuka looked over to the younger girl, "Mu-chan! I'm so glad you made it to kendo practice today! You rarely come anymore!.. How is your problem?" His voice softened at his own question.

Muse, also known as(to Mitsukuni) Mu-chan, let a tear drop down her face, "I'm... okay," she hesitated, but forced a smile at the end of her statement, "Really, I am."

Takashi and MItsukuni looked at her unconvinced of her smile. The tallest child pulled her head to his shoulder, while MItsukuni wrapped his arms around her waist and cried into her gi. Muse cried into Takashi shoulder, while he looked at her with a concerned face.

The Next Day

It was a sunny day in Japan. Cicadas were chirping and it was warm, but not humid. However, that's not how her world seemed. 'What happened? I was fine yesterday...'

That was true, but today she was back in the hospital. A place where there should be no one; instead there is everyone in a hospital. People with more problems with her... It's not fair, but then again, when is life fair? She was just a three year old... 'How did this happen so fast?'

There was a knock at the door, "Mu-chan! May we come in?"

Muse's eyes widened; she never really got visitors. Then again, Takashi and Mitsukuni were her only friends, so it made some sense, "Yes, please."

Takashi opened the door, since Mitsukuni couldn't reach. It's not that Mitsukuni is really small, but it was rather that Takashi is quite tall for a three year old.

"How are you feeling today, Muse?" Takashi questioned with slight worry etched on his face.

"Okay..," she answered, however, she didn't even try to force a smile.

Mitsukuni held out his little, stuffed bunny in the direction of the girl, "Here! Take Usa-chan! He'll make you feel better like Takashi and I do!"

Muse chuckled and took Usa-chan from the young Haninozuka, "Okay, thank you."

The Next Day

"Is she going to be okay?"

"She'll need a heart operation to fix two of her four valves and a ripped section in her aorta. She is extremely lucky to be to be alive right now, since she doesn't move a lot. However, the activity that she participated in two days ago sent her heart over the edge. I've heard that she has done kendo before, but she sat out if she felt dizzy or weak. To my knowledge, she did in fact, do the whole class. The operation will be scheduled for tomorrow at noon, is that okay?"

"Yes, Doctor. It will be perfect."

The Next Day

"Mu-chan! No don't go!" Mitsukuni cried at the sight of doctors taking his best friend away. The only thing holding him back from using his karate on the doctors, was Takashi.

It's not that the Morinozuka didn't want to do the same, but rather that he knew this was going to help her... At least that were his hopes. "That's enough, Mitsukuni!" The taller boy exclaimed.

The Haninozuka looked at his, usually calm and composed, cousin with surprise. 'He never had outbursts like that. Ever. He must be really troubled as well.'

"She has enough problems! This will help her get better. I know it..," Takashi yelled with tears running down his face. "I know it..."

Inside The Operation Room

"She's losing too much blood! She's not going to make it!"

"We have to try or will be upset and tell his friends, including about it! Then what will happen?"

"You're right. We have to try."

Thirteen Hours Later

"How was the operation?" Tsuda Usui asked with great concern for his daughter.

"It was a success, but she did lose a lot of blood. This does not work in her favor, however, there is a fifty percent chance that she will survive. It's about as likely as flipping a coin. Heads, yes; tails, no. We don't know for sure, but if she does not come out of a coma in three years, then we will have to take her off life support."

"Yes, thank you, Doctor."

"You are very welcome, . Your daughter is such a beautiful young girl. Kind too. It would be a shame if she were to die." The doctor glanced in her room, where there were two young boys and a pink rabbit, sleeping in the visitor seats. "Some friends she has, they waited throughout the whole operation. However, I have a feeling that , nor , will come to pick them up. You should take them home. They shouldn't have to see her in this state."

"Yes, of course," Tsuda walked over to the boys in the seat and carried them out to his limousine waiting out front, "Thank you again, Doctor. I will see to it that Yoshio knows of your hard efforts."

The doctor smiled, "Thank you, ."

Tsuda place the boys(and rabbit) into the vehicle, then climbed in, "Suwabe, please call Akira and let him know I'm taking the boys over to his residence."

"Yes, sir."

Morinozuka Estate

"Thank you for taking the boys home, Tsuda. They told me they wanted to stay until the operation was finished. However, I suppose they forgot to request that of you?" Akira asked as he took the boys(and rabbit) to Takashi's room.

Tsuda chuckled, "They did, indeed, but it was quite alright. It's nice to see that her friends care about her. More than expected."

"Would you like some tea?"

"Yes, perhaps... If it's not too much trouble."

"Oh never. How is Lauryn?"

"Okay, but she calls herself Muse now."

"That's what Takashi and Mitsukuni call her. I suppose she is their 'muse' when they do something incredible. I find it hard to believe that the boys comprehend her situation," Akira smiled, then chuckled, "She has nicknames for them too. Mitsukuni is 'Honey' and Takashi is 'Mori'. She is a creative one. She uses them when she jokes around, but when her demeanor is sad, she uses their birth names. Lauryn hasn't really used their nicknames in a while..."

"Yes, she's very creative for her age. Just like her mother was."

Akira cleared his throat, "She knows what's going on with her... Right?"

"Absolutely. She comprehends her condition very well. The surgery was a success, however, she only has a fifty percent chance of living. She will be in a coma for quite some time, but if she doesn't wake up in three years, she will be taken off life support. If she wakes up, then she will be home-schooled with rehabilitation as physical education. By her third year in high school, I will put in Ouran Academy."

"Seems like you're ready for this."

"I had to be. I knew this day would come. Even if I didn't want to admit it... I should get going," Tsuda stood up.

"Yes, of course. It is quite late. Oh, and Tsuda..."

"Yes?"

Akira smiled, "I'll tell Yorihisa you dropped by."

Tsuda chuckled, "Thank you. High school seems like it was a lifetime ago doesn't it?"

"It practically is. Yuzuha's kids will be in their first year at Ouran, while Yoshio's kid and Yuzuru's kid will be in their second year, by the time your daughter gets to go to Ouran to start her first year with Takashi and Mitsukuni."

"Our children will be reunited, but it will not be soon..."

"No, it won't be. However, she needs to take her time."

"Yes, farewell for now, Akira."

"Goodbye and best wishes, Tsuda." Akira smiled as his old friend drove away. "Now how am I going to explain this to the boys?"

Three Years Later

'Too much yelling... Ugh, it hurts my head..,' Muse lifted her eyelids even though light burned her eyes, "Daddy?"

Tsuda looked at his daughter, shocked, then back at the doctor who was about to take her off life support, "Sweety?"

"My head hurts..."

Tsuda cried on his daughter's bed, "You're awake! I love you so much!"

"Daddy..." she said while stroking her dad's hair, "I'm... Awake?"

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A/N: So how was it? Long? I hope so... Hopefully I can keep it this way, bye and Review^.^

~~Melody(;