Author's Note: Hey guys! DeathlyFlames here with the long-awaited installment of DOD! It was hard to find exactly where I wanted to take this, but with the unyielding support of IEatChicken and Crystal Millspaugh I managed the introduction to a plot that will cause Luna to have to make the most difficult decisions of her life... But no more spoilers for you guys! You'll have to read on for yourself. :D

And for all those who enjoyed My Dark Prince, yes, I plan to continue, but you have to remember I had written it as a random crack-fic at 1 in the morning, therefore there had been no previous planning as to a plot. So I shall consult my Council of Minds (AKA IEatChicken, Crystal, and a random assortment of aquaintences that I trust with my very soul in the form of print) before I can publish chapter 2. So patience. All good things come in time.

Happy reading!

DeathlyFlames

DISCLAIMER: If I owned OHSHC I would NOT be writing fanfictions for it. I would, in fact, make Nekozawa a main character, add Luna into the plot, and with my planning skills, the series would probably end up shit. So no sueing me. nyaaaaa!

Days of Darkness Chapter 3

Black roses. I don't think I could ever tire of their dark beauty. I have been receiving these pitch flowers for almost two weeks now and I'm just waiting to see when Nekozawa is ready to make his move. Like my mom said, if he wants me, he'll come for me. I chew absently on the inside of my lip, thinking a little sadly about the sexism in me getting gifts and giving nothing in return. It was the weekend and the thought of not giving was bothering me. But what? A smile spread across my face and I pulled my cellphone from my pocket and dial.

"Haruhi? Hi, it's Luna. Hey, can you meet me?"

"Hai, Luna! where do you wanna meet?"

"How about my house?"

"Great! Be there in 15 minutes." I hang up my phone and wait. I sit in the kitchen, tapping my foot until I see Hiroki bring in Haruhi. I smile.

"So, what was that about bento boxes?"

Umehito Nekozawa was convinced he had gone insane. He looked loathingly at the magazine that sat on the table next to him. He leaned back and panted, chugging down as much water as he could before he was gasping for air.

"C'mon! Only 600 more pushups, before the lunch break ends! Then we have to work on your tan after school!" Nekozawa looked despairingly at Renge.

"Are you sure this will get Luna to like me again? There's no other way?" Renge exhaled sharply and snatched the magazine from Nekozawa. She pointed at the buff male model on the cover.

"Well, Luna is from America, right? Well this magazine is from America. Therefore this guy on the cover must be what kind of guy American girls prefer. My logic is flawless and always correct." He grabbed it back.

"You can't be serious. She...she looked like she was starting to like me before..." Nekozawa internally compared himself to the cover. He was pale, lanky, and liked the dark. This guy was buff and tan and was wearing a Speedo. Nekozawa wasn't sure if he wanted to look like him... But it was for Luna. He was going for it! He had Renge coach him when he tried to stand the light for Kirimi, surely she knew what she was doing... Nekozawa guzzled a bit more water before jumping into a pushup position, ready to begin this routine for the third time. His muscles moaned as Renge sat on his back, adding weight to his workout. He counted slowly in his head as he pushed up and down. 1...2...3...

Nekozawa fell onto the ground panting. Damn pushups... His arms felt as thought they were about to drop off from his body. He weakly reached for his water bottle and he thanked God for the creation of water as it slid down his burning throat. He sighed and closed his eyes for a moment's rest. A loud noise sounded from the 3rd Music Room and Nekozawa wandered over to see what had happened. He opened the door, walked out and winced as the light stung his eyes. He turned to the wall beside the door where the noise came from and blinked a couple times.

Tamaki Suoh was pressing Luna to the wall, his arms against the wall behind her, her arms nestled against his chest and clutching an object. She had a red rose behind her ear and a black-wrapped bento fell from Luna's hands to the ground, the chopsticks and a piece of paper spilling from their tie in the cloth. Tamaki and Luna stared at each other before turning to Nekozawa. He bowed and mumbled before running quickly back into the Black Magic Room and locking the door. Nekozawa fell to his knees and put his face in his hands.

I grinned as I wrapped the bento in the black silk I had found and thought perfect for something for Nekozawa. I bought it when I first moved to Japan as something simple and pretty to tie my hair up with or wrap as an accessory or whatever else I could come up with. But how perfect for this! I tucked in some chopsticks to complete it. I set it gently on the table and sighed. I had spent most of the weekend with Haruhi. At first she tried to teach me how to set up a bento box and how to make the foods and, after many clumsy attempts, I managed something halfway edible and partially decent looking, which I deemed pretty damn good and we moved on to walking around and shopping mostly. It was fun. I finally found what a friend is like. And I may have a boyfriend in the mix too if I play my cards right. I hugged myself and looked at my bento again. It was Monday again and I had woken up early, determined to make Nekozawa a bento that he would enjoy fully. I had put all my heart and soul into it and I was sure it would suit him. And idea struck me and I picked up a pen and a piece of paper and wrote a simple note on it before taking the chopsticks back out and wrapping the note around them and putting them back. I sighed happily and looked at the clock. I grabbed my bag and the bento and headed out for the car, where Alberto was waiting.

Classes seemed unnaturally slow. I huffed impatiently as the clock mockingly took forever to get to the bell for lunch. I smirked at it as it finally gave up and ended the agony by ending the hour. I grabbed my things and I jumped up from my desk. Before I could leave however, my teacher stopped me and held me up, chattering about something to do with class today. I wasn't listening, though. I just nodded until he let me go then I ran to the 3rd Music Room to deliver my box to Nekozawa. When I arrived, I smiled sweetly as Tamaki stepped gracefully up to me, a red rose in hand. I took it gratefully and tucked it behind my ear before walking to the Black Magic Room door with Tamaki walking gentlemanly beside me, making pleasant conversation about my day. I answered his questions and closed my eyes momentarily, preparing myself for confronting the boy I liked. In that one second I found my eyes blink open as I was pushed into a wall, Tamaki's body very close to mine. Behind him I could see two very startled girls.

"Sorry, they ran into me." Tamaki whispered as he put his hands against the wall behind me to push away. Just then a door opened beside us and I looked into the face of a very startled looking Nekozawa. I dropped his bento and he had the most forlorn look on his face as he bowed and mumbled something I couldn't hear before running back into the room and closing the door. Tamaki leapt away and I ran to the door and tried the knob. He had locked it.

"Nekozawa!"

I slid down onto my knees, my fists sore from trying to pound on the wood. That was it. I had royally screwed up. I had lost my one chance at a guy who actually liked me and it wasn't even really my fault. If there are any Gods, they must have it out for me. I reached out and pull my bento to me. I rewrapped it and replaced the note-covered chopsticks. I sniffled and I watched as tears fell from my my nose to the smooth fabric. For some reason unknown to me, I smiled as I touched the paper again and the bell rang. I stepped up from the floor carefully and walked slowly, and with measured steps back to class.

"Luna!" Hikaru ran up to me, panting. "Luna. Have you heard?"

"Heard what? What's going on? Is everyone ok?" Hikaru looked at me with a melancholy expression.

"It's Nekozawa. He's been kidnapped."

THE PLOT THICKENS!!