Samurai Storyline

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Ouran High School Host Club or any of its characters.

Chapter 3

"What brings you here Ran?" Tamaki asked in full seriousness. "Things are repeating." "You're not going to-" "I don't know yet. Besides, it doesn't matter. So tell me, was that Haninozuka and Morinozuka I saw?" Tamaki smirked. "Why yes, it was. They are in my Host Club if you're interested." "Host Club?" "Yes, we devote our time into accompanying lovely young ladies." "You've changed alot, Tama." "I have you and Ame to thank for that." 'More like Ame alone, perverts.' "Yeah, right."

"At least one of us is happy." Ranzen sighed. "I know what'll cheer you up! How about you drop by the club tomorrow? I'll introduce you to everyone." "No." "Mori is a big fan of yours." "Since you put it that way, hell no." "Aww, come on. Pleeeeeease?" "I'll think about it." "Yes! You won't regret it!"

He had to admit, the day hadn't been so bad. As he waited for his ride, Ranzen pondered on Tamaki's proposal. What should he do? The pair had been best friends so long ago, back in France before he left for the West (AN: He means America). It would be nice to catch up. Just when his mind had been made up, his limo pulled up. 'Don't think you're off the hook Ame. Hiko will avenge me!'

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-Rukihara Estate-

Ranzen sped up the stairs and into the main hall. Throwing off his oversized jacket, a katana was revealed to be strapped to his torso. Pulling the blade out of its sheath, he stopped in front of his bedroom door. He knew the man too well, for as long as he could remember, after his first day of school, his faithful servant would always greet him in his room.

He kicked the door open. "Prepare to-" "Surpriiiiiiise!!!" Ranzen's jaw dropped. There was his butler splayed out on his bed, in a bathrobe with a dinner tray and a basket in front of him.

"How was your day Ran-chan?" 'Cursed butler!' Ame though being in his 30s, appeared no more than 20. His long, jet black locks were a pool beneath his head, his honey colored gaze focused on his master.

Sheathing his blade, Ranzen cautiously approached the man. "Trying to make a mistress out of your master again?" "You got me. Oh, how I pine for the beautiful lady that remains emprisoned within you. Once more I have failed to free her." Ranzen's eyebrow twitched. "Even so, come now, sit and check out your present." Ame pointed to the basket.

"Nothing you give me will-" He stopped. "You like?" A blush crept onto the boy's cheeks. "Meet your backpack buddy." "No." "Come on, you know you like it. Touch it." "What?" "You heard me." he sat up and brought his face near the boy's ear "Be a girl for a moment, you know you want to." the feeling of his hot breath against his ear made his blush consume the rest of his face.

'Traitorous Ame!' Ranzen thought as he cuddled the kitten in his arms. Said traitor was currently in the bathroom getting dressed. 'At least now I have a hime for Hiko.' "So, make any friends?" Ame called from the other room. "I met up with Tama." "Tama-chan?" "Yes." A thought crossed his mind. Ame had seemed so sure he would make friends. Did he already know Tamaki would be there? Most likely. He always did a thouroughy background check on everything and everyone she ever knew.

"What a coincidence. Anyone else?" he asked coming out with his usual knowing smile. He seemed expectant. "No, nobody else." He would not give Ame the satisfaction of knowing too much.

The next morning was slightly better due to the fact that Ranzen was trying to make it out before he could run into his butler and almost succeeded until he got outside.

"I see you're up and excited. By the way, you almost forgot your backpack buddy." "I'm not wearing it." Ranzen stated as his face tinted red. "You always say you're lonely but now I get you a solution and you won't take it?" "It-it's not manly!" "It's not unmanly." "I won't take it!" "Yes, you will." he said holding out the black backpack "No way!" "Yes way." "I won't and you can't make me!"

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-Ouran-

Ranzen walked through the halls, his school bag in had and his special backpack in place. He was early today, so he decided to walk around. Maybe he would join a club, School Newspaper didn't sound so bad but for now, he wanted to check out two personally forbidden clubs. Yes, passing by wouldn't hurt.

The first club wasn't open so he headed for the latter. As he neared the training room, he could hearlow swishing soud which he knew very well. It was the sound of a sword slashing at the air. The sound was but a soft hum in his ears but others would be unable to discern it from other objects piercing through the wind.

He knew very well that only an expert could make the sound seem faint. It may be odd, but for some reason, such a sound was soothing in his ears. He became so entranced by the sound that he didn't notice it stop. It wasn't until he felt a shadow upon him that he awoke from his daze.

"Morning, Morinozuka-senpai." he forced a smile in hopes of not appearing weird. "Morning." there was an awkward silence. "I'll be getting to class now." Ranzen slowly backed up, turned and ran out. Mori did nothing but watch the boy's retreating form. For some strange reason, he felt a tinge of disappointment.


What a stunt, what a butler. So, what do you think about Ame? There's more to him than it seems, but you won't see it until much later. Please review.