Act 3: Moments to Last Forever
As our hero sleeps the dreadful dance pain away, Tamaki gets ready for the moment that could change his life as we know it. Out of all the girls that attend this dance, he must choose one lucky one and propose a marriage so that he can claim the right to his father's thrown. He constantly walks in circles, nervous about how night can change a man forever. However; he tries to focus his attention on something else. In some cases, he has another set in his mind…
Tamaki
How, how could this have happened to me? I thought, I thought that something as this wouldn't happen to me, but it has. After watching and seeing the twins, I never knew my heart would be set like them. This is a sin in the eyes of many, but I can't allow it to happen with me! After all, what would my father say if he knew?
Still, if I want to over my sin, then however I choose tonight…will have to be the person I set my eyes on and only my eyes. After all…I can't let my only son deal with such embarrassment.
As the hour continued to pass, my heart was racing like a stampede of horses running freely about. Sweat drizzled over my perfect completion like running water. My eyes twitched like mad and they kept watching me as I entered my shallow dark corner of pity. I didn't want to choose tonight and I didn't want to do it in front of him. I know he wouldn't care so much, but inside my heart would hurt even worse than before.
As I continue to sit in my dark corner, I can see my son sleeping the night away. Like a new born child, making a face so adorable that you can't help but blush. Then, when he crawls out of bed, he'll be on to the next steps into the adult life. He'll be a man, neigh, a gentlemen tonight when this is all said and through. He'll want to be knight forever and live our knightly ways. If he makes it through tonight, I'll teach him my self how to fight and handle a sword. I'll teach him what I've been taught from many generations before. I want him…to be my spinning imagine.
"Tamaki, don't you think you should remove thy self from the corner already? You're starting to grow shrooms again," Said my lovely mother Kyouya.
"No! Daddy will leave the corner when thy feels like it!"
"But, Haru needs to get ready soon and don't you want to wake him up?"
"I…I…oh mule turds! Fine! Daddy will wake up his son. You better behave while I'm gone,"
"Oh relax milord," announced the cursed devil children. "What can we do in thy few minutes?"
"More then you imagine…."
I started up to Haru's room where I figured he would be half nude by now. I'm sure he didn't sleep in his nice clothes, but to be on the safe side I'll knock before I enter. He should be lucky that we did what we could when he was younger…
A Moment in Time
"Noooo!!!! Mommy!!! Why did she have to die!!!!?" A young Haru said, screaming for his mother.
"Son, I'm sorry, but there's noting we can do. She's passed on, just be happy," A random stranger said.
"I can't let her die!!! She needs the both of us. She told us both how much we meant to her. She loved us and with out us…she's upset again. I don't want mommy to be upset! Please, bring her back! Bring her back!!!!!"
"Haru," A younger me said, taking his hand. "I may not know what it feels like losing a mother, but I know what you and your sibling must be feeling right now. You see, my mother is always sick and I try to make her happy. I try so hard to please her and make her smile, but you don't have to be alone. I'll share my mommy with you and she'll love your sibling and me at the same time. I'll even teach you how to play the piano. Mommy loves it when I play music for her,"
"I…I…can't accept that right now Tamaki. My mother is gone and you can't share parents or get new ones. It's not the same thing as the real thing. The real love for caring a person, the tenderness a mother gives can't compare to some one else's. Love can't be bought or shared amongst people, but can only be given through friendship and care. Remember this Souh! I'll never share your love! Never!"
Back then, Haru had been dealing with so much pain and ended up locking himself in a closet with out food or water. He…couldn't handle the stress of losing some one he cared for. After that, we heard news of his father and sister. We heard they took off and in a accident, died and never heard from again. So we took in Haru, giving him a home and care, but still refused it from us. We don't know why Haru is like this, but we sent him to doctors to see what the cause might be and the only reply was disappointment…maybe. I think Haru is afraid to talk to some one when there are problems, whether sadness, anger or other feelings. Maybe that's why he keeps to himself because he's afraid of what other people might do to him.
However, the new Haru isn't like that. He seems, softer to me and more open. He's…inviting in some cases. I only wonder how long this new Haru will last. Whether he'll stay like this or revert to the lonely man he used to be. While I have the chance…I want to make his life happy and full of energy, before it's too late.
"Haru," I said knocking on the door. "May I enter thy room?"
I heard a slight grumble and then a "wait a minute" from the other side of the room. I heard him humbling for something and then he opened the door to see me.
"Senpai, what are you doing here?" He asked.
"Well Haru, I just found out the dance is tonight and I'd like you to get ready…that is if you're feeling up to it,"
"Senpai… I…."
"Haru? What's the matter?"
Haruhi
"Haru? What's the matter?" Tamaki senpai asked me.
As I stood in the door way, I realized I would never get my moment to dance at the ball like my little girl fantasies. I always dreamed of dancing with that one person, that one person to lighten my spirits. I always thought Aria would be the one to take me away, to dance with me, but then I realized that were just good friends and we have no special…thing between us. If I want my dreams to come true, the I know what I must do.
"Senpai, I'm sorry, but I don't feel…well. I think the dancing earlier is still making me feel dizzy,"
"Oh no! You still have plague don't you! I'll call the doctors! Just don't touch me!!!!"
"Senpai! I don't have the plague for crying out loud. That's only in Europe and that is in a different time era then us. For what we know…the plague is over or so the doctors say,"
"Oh, so then you're not doing well. Well, I'm little upset, but I'll get over it. I'll let you…skip tonight's event…ok?"
"Senpai, I'm really sorry, but I'll make it up to you…some day,"
"Right,"
Tamaki left my room and dragged his feet. I felt sorry for hurting him this way, but there isn't much I can do. Sometimes life has its disappointing moments and I told him I'd make it up…some how.
When I could see no head or tail of him, I closed my door and sighed. I turned slowly and headed to where the wardrobe was located. Even though I don't know Haru that well, I assumed he had some "disguises" in his closet that I might be able to use tonight. That is, if I'm lucky.
I continued to shuffle through the many articles of clothing. Most of them fine silk and others fined wool, meant for more of the winter months. At last, some thing appeared in front of me. A white dress with a hint of blue to it. The ribbon at the top of the neck was a sky blue and around the breast was that same ribbon and even the cuffs of the sleeves had the same ribbon. Among that dress was the main top part. It was embroidered slik material, line with white and blue, swirls and flowers. As I placed the dress on me, I noticed how it made my features stick out more. Then here the heels, already stained with his due to type of shoe it is. I placed the shoes on my feet and noticed how it arched perfectly. I took off my wig and placed it in a location where no one would find it. My long chocolate hair fell against my back and as I turned towards the mirror, I saw my dreams coming true.
"Oh mom, if only you were here to see me. You'd be proud of me,"
I headed towards me window and slowly slipped outside and fell carefully. I landed on top of the bushes and slowly removed my bosom of the hedge. I looked carefully; making sure no one saw me and then rushed to the main entrance of the building.
At the gate way of the castle was two guards, checking people in. I suppose it was good then that Tamaki senpai mentioned we could invite one guest to join us tonight. Of coarse, he also mentioned this while I was in the public rooms.
"Name," One guard said as he checked the list of invited guests.
"My name is Haruhi Kanako dear sir. The lovely sir Knight Haru invited me last minute since he could not attend and thus that's why I'm not mentioned on thy list,"
"I suppose it's better for me to use a false name, in case there are some wondering eyes. After all, a peasant like me shouldn't even be here at a ball like this!"
"Hmm, if Sir Knight Haru said you are invited at last expense, then I suppose we will allow you to come in. After all, Prince Suoh said to allow the entire guest Haru invited to come in, even if they are pretending,"
"Really? Who knew we would be so generous tonight,"
"Yes madam, he is very…generous tonight I suppose,"
So the guard stood out of my path and allowed me to enter the main castle. As I saw all the ladies and gentlemen flittering and talking, I also saw those walking out onto the main dance hall. As I began walking ahead, I saw the Sir Knight Mori standing against a wall while his companion Sir Knight Hunny was delighting himself on a piece of cake. The two Sir Knights of Grieves were entertaining some guests and doing some…odd with each other, however; these guests seemed to enjoy this and thus wanted more of it.
"Those two…seem to be having fun,"
"Right you are…milady," As I slowly turned my head, I noticed the man of the hour, smiling and placing a hand on my shoulder.
"Well, if it isn't Prince Tamaki," I said, bowing in his presence. "It's a pleasure to meet you,"
"Even though we already meet before…."
"Well milady, the pleasure is all mine," He said, bowing as a gentleman. "What is a fine person like yourself doing all alone? Don't you have a guest with you?"
"Well good sir, my guest was sick do to all the dancing he had done earlier for prep and invited me last minute to take on his place, if you don't mind,"
"So, Haru is a friend of yours. I see where he gets his tastes,"
"Well good sir, Haru and I aren't in a relationship if that's what you're inclining. We are merrily good friends,"
Suddenly, soft music began to play. The orchestra played in melody and the people began to slowly waltz onto the tile floors. That's when; Tamaki grabbed my hand and dragged me over onto the dance floor.
"Milady,"
"Please sir, call me Haruhi,"
"Well then Haruhi, would you care to dance?"
"I…I'd be honored,"
As he took me towards the center, the music began to play louder, but still keep a soft tone. He took my hand and placed the other amongst my hip. He slowly walked back and forth and allowed my head to gently fall onto his chest. At this moment in time, I couldn't tell if he was playing a game or being honest. The way he acted right now is something I'd least expect from an idiot like him. He seemed, open and free.
Then, the music got louder and he moved faster, making me move with him. He spun me around a few times and let me fall back into his chest. He often looked down on me and smile and I'd looked up and at him and mic his last reaction. Then, the music stop and he smiled at me once again while the spotlight loomed over our heads.
"Haruhi, can you come with me for a second?" He asked.
"Sure," I replied happily.
So took my hand again and dragged me outside. It was dark out and nothing was lit. I only saw the stars shining over my head. When he finally let go of my hand, I noticed we were on a balcony; a very fine filled balcony stumbled with red and white roses.
"Tamaki," I announced stunned. "What is this place?"
"This place…is a special place. You see, my mother and father would often come out here on nights like this. It would be dark one moment and …"
Suddenly, all the lights from the garden turned on, covering the fields in endless lights. It was perfect for a night like this.
"Light the next, filling there moments with even, happier joy,"
"Tamaki, what are you trying to tell me?"
"Well Haruhi," Suddenly he paused and got down on one knee. He pulled out something from his back pocket and made me blush all sorts of colors. I felt like crying and dancing, but I knew I had to wait. This was…unexpected of a popper like me.
"Would you marry me?" He asked, smiling upon me with those violet-blue eyes.
"I…I…don't know what to say,"
"I…think I do. Before you say anything, I want to make something clear tonight. You see, I had to choose tonight and I didn't want to, but then I saw you and you remind me a lot of some one I too also love,"
"You love some one else?"
"Yes," Suddenly he stood up and faced the wall, depression seem to cross his mind now. "You see Haruhi, the other person I love is some one who I never expected to love in a million years, but now I realize how much I need that person,"
"Is this person…really close to you?"
"Yes," Suddenly tears of sadness seem to fall down his as his tone of voice changed dramatically.
"Sen- I mean good sir, can you tell me this person's name?"
"I…I can milady. He is your good friend…Haru and I recently found out how special he is to me. I'm sorry to put all this pressure onto you, but I thought I'd explain how I felt before you made your choice. Can you…forgive me…Haruhi?"
"I…I'm sorry Tamaki. I wish I could accept your offer, but…it's too soon for me. Maybe, your love will return your feelings and carry you thought out your troubles, but I'm-,"
My voice began to change and heavy tears poured down my face like a broken fountain and I knew he would feel the same as I did his heart aching in pain and the feeling so cold.
"I'm not the one for you senpai! Oops-"
"What did you just call me?" He said, slowly turning to face him.
"I…called you nothing but your name…good sir. I…must be off. Good night,"
I slowly starting walking off away from him, but then he grabbed my dress and pulled me back.
"Wait," He said, as tears continued to pour down more and more. "May I at least have something to remember you by, a token perhaps?"
"I…suppose. Just one-"
Everything went blank for me in that second. I felt his arms wrapped around me tight, pressing me closer to him. His body so gentle and warm and his lips pressed against mine. It felt like angel's lips, soft and confronting and I didn't want to let go. He seems…nicer when you feel him this close to you and more, open. Then, he dragged his lips and arms away from me and let me take a breath.
"There you go good sir. There is your token and please…never forget me,"
I begin running away from him, leaving even more tears as they fell to the ground. I know who loves now and who he wants to be with, but the person he wants to be with has two sides of her. The hidden self and poor popper girl who no man will marry. He loves me, he cares for me, but I had to let him down. I'm sorry senpai, I'm sorry for everything. I only hope…the next person you love will treat you better…than I….
End of Act 3
Next Time in Act 4
More struggles continue when Tamaki realizes he has been heart broken. His only other option is to go up to "Haru" and claim his for "him", hoping he'll return the favor. Kyouya begins setting up his next phase of action and hopes to claim the crown. We only hope Haruhi will get through this or the age of darkness will soon begin.
