We reached the Ouran ranch before sunset. Hikaru was worried. So was I. Not only had we the mission to raise enough money to save the saloon, but we only had one week to do it in and we had already used two days up. The first day was the day we were told and second we'd gotten help from the town Nozuka. As we rode towards the town we saw two figures ride off. One a small figure with long hair, the other taller with a black cloak. We looked at each other and smiled as the brother and sister had recovered and was on their way home. We arrived at the town a few minutes later. Hikaru dismounted as I did. He then offered to take our horses back to the stable, I started to protest as I wanted to go with him, but as I had the letter, I had to go to the Sheriff's office.
"How did you do?" Tamaki asked as I pushed open the door. I walked in alone. Tamaki suddenly looked anxious at my presence. I guess he was just waiting for the news. "Did you both make it back?" He looked at me now worried. I looked up at him, and smiled.
"Hikaru is sorting our horses out. He's fine." I said, Tamaki gave a massive sigh and relaxed. I then went to my bag and pulled out the letter from Honey and Mori. Tamaki looked at the letter, his focus hung on the envelope. I stood there holding it out to him and he sat there staring at it. I didn't think he was going to even reach for it. Luckily for him Haruhi entered, she went over to me and pulled the letter from my hand. She then continued to open it. Tamaki looked at her in a moment of confusion. She unfolded the letter, a piece of paper fell to the floor. I went and picked it up as Haruhi read out loud.
"Dear Tamaki, this envelope contains all our profit from the annual cake sales held at our town. We hope this will save your town and that this gift will help you save others. Ouran is our only ally." Haruhi looked over at me, I had opened the piece of paper. I was standing there in shock. In my hand I held a cheque for £3000. Those cake sales must be good to get that much money. I showed Tamaki and Haruhi the figure. Tamaki jumped in the air in joy. Haruhi relaxed and hugged me. I hugged her back because we were half way there, kinda. We were all cheering, it was a great moment, but as all great moments it came to an end.
"What have you guys to be happy about?" a cold voice echoed around the room. We fell silent. A cold chill descended on the room. Tamaki stopped leaping for joy and looked at the doorway. Haruhi looked over my shoulder as we were still hugging, the hug soon turned into a cling. I turned round and went cold. Kyoya was standing in the door way. "Well, what are you guys celebrating?" he repeated. We all looked at the letter on the desk. Tamaki was the first to answer.
"We are happy as we will be able to repay Renge's debt." He said in a calm voice. Kyoya walked into the room, and up to Tamaki.
"Then why don't you give her the money to pay me back. She could pay me back now." He grinned. He knew Tamaki wasn't able to pay him back in full. Tamaki backed away but answered.
"We can pay back half of it." He stood there very pleased with himself. Haruhi was clinging onto my shirt as if to hide from Kyoya. Kyoya smiled.
"Well if you can pay half back Tamaki, I'll make you an offer. You can pay half of it and I'll waver the rest on one condition." He paused. Tamaki looked ready to jump at the offer. He looked at Kyoya pleading with his eyes that he would still keep control of the town. Kyoya looked at me and Haruhi, a sinister smile came across his face. "The one condition is, you let me marry Haruhi." I felt Haruhi's grip tighten on my shirt. Kyoya looked at Tamaki. "That is my only offer. I want an answer by Sunday. That or the debt in full." And with that last remark, Kyoya turned and left. I looked down at Haruhi, she had buried her head in my shoulder. I really felt sorry for her. It was this moment that Hikaru came through the door. I looked at him. A flash of anger crossed his face. He had walked in to see his brother with his arms round a girl who was clinging on to him and buried her head in his shoulder. Hikaru walked up to me and Haruhi.
"What are you doing Karou?" He asked me in a quiet but controlled voice. I could hear his restrained anger. I looked at Haruhi who was unaware of Hikaru's presence. I looked back at my brother.
"It's nothing Hikaru." I answered him.
"Nothing? I leave you for a few minutes and I come in to find you together with her!" he yelled at me. Haruhi looked up. She looked at Hikaru, tears streaming down her face. Hikaru stopped when he saw her, he understood I was merely comforting her. Tamaki who was sitting at his desk was looking over the letter. He was deep in thought over what to do.
"I think you two should get some rest. Go and tell Renge the good news as you go to your rooms." Tamaki said. I looked over at him. So did Hikaru. We both nodded and went to leave. Haruhi let go of me as I moved away. I looked back at her as we reached the door. She turned and ran from the room, we could hear her crying as we went over to see Renge.
"Well, any good news boys?" Renge asked us as we entered. We both turned to her and offered her a seat. "Is it good news?" She asked us now worried.
"We got half of the money sorted if we add your profit for the week with the money we got today." Hikaru began, we saw her face lighten a little as there now was some sort of hope.
"Kyoya has made Tamaki an offer, if you pay half of the debt he'll forget the rest on one condition." I continued Renge really seemed on edge. "If Tamaki let's him marry Haruhi." I finished. Renge looked in a state of shock. We sat there for a moment before Hikaru spoke.
"Unless we pay him back in full, Kyoya will take the town, or Haruhi." On that note we all went to our rooms. I'm not sure if we'll reach a happy ending, but to stop Kyoya, we'll need a whole lot of help or Haruhi to leave us forever.