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I Don't Want To Be Found

I was contemplating on just staying home that day. So many painful memories are brought back and I just couldn't bear to face it. It was my birthday it happened.

My birthday was the day that had been forever tainted.

It was the day...

That I was tainted.

Now I can't bear to try and face anything. I just wanted to stay in bed, curl up and sleep all day. I was dreading the moment the sun came up and I would have to get out of the bed.

I couldn't. I wanted to stay home. Toby and Dad would understand, right?

Slowly, I could see the sun beginning to break through the horizon. The subtle orange mixing with the dark blue to create a slight purple. Lighting up the whole world one moment at a time. The yellow began to make it's appearance, just screaming to be seen. The green of the grassy field I could see in the distance, getting sprayed with warm colors.

It was beautiful.

Toby walked across the hallway to wake up his sister. Knocking on the door he opened it to find his sister asleep at the windowsill. Her face red from tears.

He knew she had been up all night.

He made his way over to his sister and picked up her small form. Walking over to her bed he set her down, placing the covers over her body and turning to walk over to the door. He looked back at his sister and smiled.

She was healing.

She may not have realized it, but slowly, ever so slowly...

Charlie was healing.

Kyoya sat in homeroom reading a book. Battle Royale* to be exact.

Why such a bloody, and disturbing book you wonder?

Well, that is simply because this is the Shadow King and he can read whatever he feels like.

"Okay, class, let's get started."

The teacher snapped the Shadow King's head up and out of his book to attention. Looking to his seat beside him he saw Toby, but noticed Charlie's seat was empty.

He leaned over to his neighbor, "Toby."

"Hmm?"

"Where's your sibling?"

Toby turned to make eye contact. "Charlie stayed home. Charlie.. uh... isn't feeling well today."

Kyoya turned back to the teacher and the lesson. Charlie had stayed home, huh?

Well, there was going to be some very upset Host Club members.

The lesson past relatively quick for Kyoya, and after being dismissed for lunch. Toby and Kyoya walked in silence down the hallway towards the lunch room. Toby finally broke the silence.

"I have a question."

"Shoot."

"Why would you still have Charlie in the Host Club if you knew she's really a girl?"

Kyoya smirked as he pushed his glasses up his nose.

"Well that's a simple question. The more Hosts in the club, the better income. Also, I know that you enjoy it, but if I kicked Charlie out, you would leave as well. So why not gain the extra income?"

"Oh."

Kyoya's other reason, was that this Charlie character intrigued and interested him to no end. She was hiding something, and even though he had already discovered her major secret, he knew there was more to the story then she was letting on.

And it frustrated the Shadow King, he knew everything about every one, and all of a sudden these two knew transfers come along, and he knows nothing.

He was going to find out what was going on, and he was not going to stop until he knew.

Looking ahead Kyoya realized they had arrived at the cafeteria. Walking into the large room the two made their way over to the table containing all the Host Club members.

Tamaki immediately stood when he noticed a certain birthday girl wasn't there.

"Mommy! Mommy! Where's Charlie!"

Before Kyoya could respond, Toby spoke up.

"Charlie's not feeling well today, so he stayed home."

Several of the girls around the table began asking questions.

"Oh no! Is Charlie-san okay?"

"Will he get better?"

"I hope it's not too bad."

"How sick is he?"

"Isn't today his birthday? How awful to be sick on his birthday!"

Toby began waving his arms to calm the girls down.

"Don't worry, don't worry, Charlie should be back tomorrow, well and everything."

Kyoya looked at Toby as he tried to reassure the girls.

Something told Kyoya, that Toby was hiding something about Charlie.

To say Tamaki was upset was an understatement. He and the Devil twins, and Honey and Mori had spent the rest of the previous day and that morning setting up a birthday bash, canceling the club so they could have the birthday, and were so excited for it. Now Charlie was home sick and all the work they had put into it had gone to waste.

Or had it?

"Hey Tamaki?"

Toby's voice had pulled Tamaki's attention.

"What is it?"

"Since there's no Host Club today, can I leave right after school is out to get home for Charlie?"

A giant lightbulb had turned on.

"Of course, dear Charlie is sick and needs his brother with him in his time of need!" Tamaki said with an overly dramatic pose.

"Thanks, Daddy," Toby laughed before walking off, back to his class.

Tamaki was slightly stunned. He had called him Daddy, and it wasn't in a sarcastic manner. He smiled.

He loved his family.

The Host Club, minus Toby and Charlie, was gathered in Music Room 3. Tamaki pacing around in front. Kyoya was on his laptop.

"Okay men, and Daughter! We have a mission to complete, and although it hasn't gone as planned, we will see it through. If Charlie can't come to the party. Then we'll bring the party to her! Now men! And Daughter! Let's go!"

The group dispersed, but before they could do anything, Haruhi spoke up.

"Tamaki- sempi, if Charlie is sick, maybe she doesn't want to be disturbed."

Tamaki pointed his finger towards her. "Nonsense! We made a mission and are going to finish it! Now no complaining! It is the job of the Hosts to make every girl happy and-"

"Tamaki- sempi, you do realize Charlie is a Host too, right?"

"No matter! We are going to visit her and we will make this the best Birthday she had ever had! I don't know what happened to make Charlie so unhappy, but we are going to change that! We will make Charlie trust up by any means possible!"

Anyone could see the truth in his voice.

"Fine Sempi, but I'm only going to go to make sure you all don't do something stupid."

"Come! Let us be off!"

After the Host Club hand gathered up everything, they left the school, headed to an unsuspecting girl's home.

I was up painting in my room. After that magnificent sunrise I just had to paint it. I mixed the colors together to match the beautiful sight that was there that morning.

Smiling at my master piece I took a step back.

"Happy Sixteenth Birthday Charlie Carter." I murmured to myself.

I looked at the clock on my bedside table. It was approximately 5:00. Toby should be home by now. And my stomach growled, I hadn't eaten anything all day, just because I wasn't hungry. I walked toward the door and tried to open it, only to find that I couldn't open it.

I began to slightly panic inside. What if there was some one who came to hurt my family? Terrified I ran to my window and shut it quickly to cut off any entrance to my room. My music was still loud. My stomach started to tighten and I crawled up onto my bed. I reached across my bed and turned off my music to listen.

I heard footsteps coming towards my door, it was only one person, so maybe I could take him. Or her.

The footsteps stopped right outside my door and I could hear a chair being moved.

My heart was beating faster as I heard the door click open and open slightly before the person slipped a note into my room. The door closed and the footsteps retreated.

Cautiously, I made my way to the door and picked up the note.

Dear Charlie Carter,

Happy Sixteenth Birthday!

Make your way downstairs, but take your time. :D

There was no name. Who's downstairs? I wondered. Slowly I opened my door and peeked out. My eyes widened in surprise.

In the hallway above my room hung a huge banner.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE!

Streamers were everywhere as I slowly made my way down the hall towards the stairs.

The stairs were covered in pink and purple streamers, balloons tied in as well. I climbed down the stairs and turned to continue down the hallway. Another banner was hanging.

Almost There! :D

I moved forward. I was in utter shock. I turned the corner to face the most amazing thing that had happened to me in so long.

HAPPY SIXTEENTH BIRTHDAY CHARLIE CARTER! WE LOVE YOU!

My brother and Dad were in the front, with the host club standing behind. Balloons and streamers decorated the room. Banners were everywhere, each holding a note from someone of the Host Club. There was a huge cake sitting on our table that said Sixteen in big bold letters.

I could feel a tears leak it's way through my eye. Followed by another, and another, until they were pouring out of my eyes. I smiled.

My legs seemed to move themselves as they ran toward everyone. Enveloping them in a huge hug. Through all the sobbing I could only get out two words.

"Tha- thank you!"

But it was enough for them to understand.

It's true.

I'm so much closer to trusting others.

Mom, if you see me.

I hope you're proud.

Somewhere up in heaven a young woman smiled.

"Yes Charlie. I am so proud of you."

Looking down at her daughter, the woman cried.

"Thank you, all of you young men. You are saving my daughter."

Okay! All done for this chapter! Garbahgaherjkhefqohjfjvhar! Writing this is so hard because I'm starting to run out of ideas, but I'll figure it out.

*Battle Royale is a Japanese Novel, (Author I can't think of) which is similar to the Hunger Games, but came first and is way more gory. I haven't read it but I know people who have.

Anyways, we are on vacation! Yeay! Like real vacation this time. I be so happy!

So I might not be updating for a while because I am just lazy, so I'm just saying that now, plus, when we get back home I'll have a ton of work I have to do. But if I get the chance I will.

There's only going to be approximately 20 chapters or so, so I'm almost halfway done!

I need to say thank you once again. Every review, favorite, follow, is appreciated so much, and all of the reviews are so kind. I am so grateful to you all! Thank you so much! 3

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