Well to those who have been reading HS vs HF, thanks for your patience! I've been really busy with school and social activities and haven't been able to update anything for a while. But here it is! Chapter 6!

Enjoy :)

Chapter 6

The Winter Ball

The next morning was actually one of the more peaceful ones for Kyon. He and Itsuki didn't have to go in Haruhi Suzumiya's room to wake her up, along with Mikuru and Yuki. They woke themselves up and were downstairs eating breakfast, waiting for the boys to show up. This is actually a nice change, thought Kyon. Kyon and Itsuki walked down the stairs and greeted the girls. "Morning, guys!" said Mikuru. "HURRY UP AND EAT YOU TWO!" shouted Suzumiya. That's the Haruhi Suzumiya I know, thought Kyon.

Later that day, after school hours, the SOS Brigade met up with the Host Club in Music Room #3. Everyone was there except for the twins, Hikaru and Kaoru. That was, until they came in with flyers in both their hands. "There's gonna be a winter ball!" they started singing. Suddenly, everyone was all ears and eager to know more…except for the two Haruhis. Last time Haruhi Fujioka was at a ball, she ended up kissing another girl, courtesy of Kyoya sempai. And Haruhi Suzumiya…well, fancy balls just weren't WEIRD enough for her.

"So Haruhi," said the twins," after your last experience at a ball, you will be going again, right?" Before she could answer the question, a loud boom was heard throughout the music room. It sounded like a big powerful motor. Up from the ground rose Renge, laughing hysterically as she usually did, wearing a North High School Uniform.

"HEY!" shouted Haruhi Suzumiya, "THAT'S MY UNIFORM!" "I'm only borrowing it, sweetie," said Renge with a condescending tone. "Anyway, I have found the perfect outfits for both Haruhis to wear!" "BOTH?" exclaimed Suzumiya. Balls weren't really her thing. It was the same for Fujioka. That was actually something they had in common.

Suzumiya didn't like being a girly girl as it was. But the dress Renge showed her took the cake. It was blue with red and white ribbons on the back and was sparkly. Much too frilly for Suzumiya. Fujioka, on the other hand, saw the same brown suit that she had worn the last time. As Renge took them to try their outfits on, Kyoya's phone rang. It was from his father, as usual. "How come your dad seems to call you almost all the time now, Kyo-Chan?" asked Honey, holding Uso-chan close to him. "Oh, no reason, Honey sempai," replied Kyoya, "now run along! Tamaki has some cake!"

It was the night of the ball. The Host Club was wearing their Sunday best, including Fujioka. Kyon and Itsuki were both wearing green suits, Mikuru and Yuki wore twin white dresses. They were all sitting in Music Room #3, waiting for Haruhi Suzumiya to put on her dress. "What's taking her so LONG in there?" asked Mikuru. "Beats me," replied Yuki. "Are you sure she didn't sneak out on us?" asked Kyon, "I only ask because it's not like Suzumiya to want to wear a fancy dress." That's when the door to the dressing room opened, and Suzumiya stepped out.

Everyone stood in astonishment. Haruhi Suzumiya had a sort of rosy glide as she walked toward everyone. She said she wouldn't wear a dress. It was amazing to everyone why she felt that way, because based on what they were seeing, she looked absolutely gorgeous. Tamaki and Kyon both dropped their mouths. It was almost like it wasn't actually Haruhi Suzumiya they were seeing.

"Well what are YOU ALL looking at? It's not like it's that amazing that I wear a dress!" THAT was the Suzumiya they knew. They all gave a chuckle at this statement. "It doesn't matter," said Fujioka, "you look gorgeous in that dress!" "Kyoya," said Tamaki, "I think it's time we welcome our guests to the ball." "I agree," replied Kyoya.

The Winter Ball had been amazing so far. The girls looked great, the gentlemen were as handsome as ever, the food was exotic…everything seemed like nothing could go wrong. But unfortunately, things could go wrong. Ryoko Asakura from North High School was hiding out in the garden, waiting for the perfect moment to confront the SOS Brigade. Just a little longer, thought Ryoko, wait until the time is right.

But she wasn't the only bit of trouble that was approaching. The Ohtori family's private police force, the Black Onion Squad, had been patrolling around the academy. Kyoya knew nothing about this, but his father was well aware of it. He wasn't with them, though. He was back at his home, drinking coffee and reading the newspaper, as usual. If Kyoya will not handle things properly, he thought, then I will!

Kyoya wished not to have any part in his father's unusual plan. But he still wanted his father to be pleased with him, so he did what he had to do. He approached Tamaki and brought up the subject. "Have you thought of dancing with anyone tonight, Tamaki?" "Well, no one in particular, Kyoya, but I do think I may ask Haruhi later," he replied. "Is that so?" asked Kyoya with a smirk. With an icy glare, he popped a bigger question into Tamaki's head. "Which one?"

"What do you mean, Kyoya?" asked Tamaki. "Are you forgetting there are two Haruhis in Ouran right now?" Tamaki suddenly was silent. "Which one will you ask to dance with you?" "I'm not sure Kyoya," replied Tamaki. This was not getting anywhere. "If you want my advice, Tamaki," Kyoya suggested, "Haruhi Fujioka is a student here and a member of the host club, and you will be seeing her on a regular occasion. Haruhi Suzumiya, on the other hand, will eventually have to go back to her own life, meaning her time with us is limited." After careful consideration, Tamaki stood up and knew who he would ask.

Haruhi Fujioka was sitting at a table with the twins, Honey, and Mori drinking tea. "You look great, Haru-chan!" exclaimed Honey. Even though she was wearing a tux, she was still the same Haruhi Fujioka to the Host Club. "Yeah, you do," said Mori bluntly. "Thanks, you guys," said Fujioka. "Say, where's the boss been?" asked Hikaru. "Yeah, and what happened to Kyoya sempai?" asked Kaoru. "They're probably overlooking how the ball is doing," replied Fujioka, "they are, after all, the hosts for the winter ball." "I don't think so, Haruhi," said Renge, who had been sitting behind them at a separate table. "Look over there…"

And they all saw Tamaki Suoh, their leader, slow dancing with Haruhi Suzumiya. And they both looked like they were enjoying themselves! "Wow, who would have thought?" said both the twins at the same time. Honey held Uso-chan close, and then looked up at Haruhi Fujioka. "Haru-chan? Are you all right?" Fujioka stared at the two of them, and looked as if she was short of breath. She looked like she was about to cry.

"Is something wrong, Haruhi?" asked Kaoru with concern. Still no response. She then stood up. "Excuse me for a moment," she said silently, ready to choke up. She turned and then began to run. "Haruhi!" cried out Hikaru. He was about to run after her, until Mori stopped him. "Leave her alone for a while, Hikaru," he said seriously, "she just needs to clear her mind of things."

Kyon had gone into Music Room #3 to leave his coat in there before he returned to the ball. The lights were off, so he had a hard time finding a place to put it at first. He sat behind one of the exotic couches that were in the room when Haruhi Fujioka came running in. She looked like she had been crying as she was running through the hallway. Kyon was about to come out from hiding and ask if she was okay, until he saw Kyoya Ohtori at the doorway.

"You saw Tamaki dancing with Suzumiya, didn't you?" he asked her. Kyon was shaken by that question. He didn't know Suzumiya was dancing with Tamaki. "Yeah," said Fujioka, "but where were you when you saw that?" "I didn't see much of it, Haruhi," replied Fujioka, "but I did suggest it."

"What?" asked Fujioka in surprise. "Listen, Haruhi," said Kyoya, "I know some things that nobody else does. And I'll tell you what's really going on. But before I do, you need to know that I did not want any part in anything my father is planning." "What does your dad have to do with anything?" asked Fujioka. Kyoya gave a serious look and adjusted his glasses.

"That's what I'm about to tell you now…"

Hope you all enjoyed it! Stay tuned for Chapter 7!

~The Goon~