A/N: Here is the next chapter. From here on out, Maya is going to start getting very close to the twins and lots is going to happen. Hazuki is out of the picture now...or is she? Only time will tell!

Disclaimer: I only own my OCs, and that is all!


The time is here. I'm about to die from a panic attack. My heart is beating so fast. I could feel my heart in my throat, causing me to feel like I was going to get sick.

"Maya-chan, are you ok?" Haruhi put her hand on my shoulder, causing me to squeak in surprise.

"Y-Yeah. Of course," I gave the most fakest smile imaginable. My hair was hiding my face, though, so maybe they didn't see?

"We're here," I heard Kyouya say. I felt a blanket of waves of anxiety just cover me repeatedly. I froze and felt like I couldn't move. What would my dad say or do right now? What would Serena do?

Seconds felt like hours. I know I needed to get out and get my things, and I knew that I wasn't alone. That helped a lot, but I just felt so frozen all over my body – like a statue.

"I promise we will not let anything happen to you, Maya-chan," Kaoru said. "We are in this together," Hikaru said.

I smiled meekly at them and nodded. I was appreciative, but I also felt very in debt. They're sacrificing their time to help me. They surely had better things they could be doing right now, right? Instead of helping me. I was a burden again, like always. I heard knocks on the tinted windows. That's not good. What if it is the demon child? Or a hired ninja-assassin? Or worse…Hazuki.

"Excuse me, do you need assistance finding somewhere?" I heard the chilled, smooth voice speak. Hazuki.

"We're actually here to gather some things for a friend of ours," Kyouya adjusted his glasses and gave a fake, charming smile to her, "Maya."

Hazuki grew very pale suddenly, but also angry. I could see the coldness in her eyes. It struck through me like sharp icicles. I grew suddenly a lot more anxious than I already was. I felt a hand on my knee and jumped. I looked over to see Kaoru giving me very concerned looks. I nodded towards him with a smile to assure him that I was ok, but I doubt he bought my act. I was always told by father that I was an open book.

"If you think you're getting into my home to gather her things you're very wrong," she stated, "She is no longer welcome here and either are you strangers."

"Excuse me?" I stated, startling her. I don't think she realized I was in the vehicle with everyone, "I do believe I'm entitled to my belongings. Also, I thought you'd like to know that we are here with police officers, and my dad has been made aware of what you did to me."

She looked even more infuriated, stomping her foot, "No. You're not coming into MY house."

"Hazuki-san…" I heard a very familiar voice. It's my dad!

I immediately got out of the car and ran over to my father, hugging him tightly. He returned the hug protectively. I think he got Kyouya's message.

"L-Logan-san…I can explain. She was being a brat. I didn't mean to punish her like I did!" Hazuki looked terrified of my dad, "I've been looking for her for days."

"Lies," I muffled into his chest, "All I did was walk inside the house before she hit me. She was drunk. Very drunk."

"Hazuki-san. You have no right to abuse my daughter. Nobody does," my dad grumbled in fury, "She's to be treated with respect, dignity, and live in a safe environment."

A police officer stepped forward, "Miss Maya-san, you can go gather your belongings now." I stepped back from my dad, not quite letting go. He was wearing his military uniform. His brown hair had been shaved into a high-and-tight, and his eyes looked to be infuriated and even had the smallest specks of tears.

"I trusted you, Hazuki. Now if you excuse me, I am going to assist my daughter in gathering her belongings to move into her new home," my dad's voice grew cold, protective, and bitter. I hated seeing him so upset.

I tugged on my dad's sleeve, feeling ever so guilty for some reason. I know I didn't do anything wrong, but I feel so at fault for the way he feels.

He held my hand and walked me into Hazuki's home with the police officer. The host club followed shortly behind us to help carry everything out at one time, versus making several trips. I showed them where my room was. I made it a point to grab a couple of the dresses given to me from the closet, only out of spite. Everyone carried out a box. Luckily, I travelled light. All I had to pack up was the closet, and that wasn't hard nor took long.

We put everything in the limo's trunk. My dad followed behind us in his car to Haruhi's house, where we all carried things upstairs to the apartment. I put some of the boxes in storage and put my boxes full of clothes and important things in Haruhi's room.

"Oh, you must be Maya-chan's father," Ranka seriously stated, "It is a pleasure to meet you."

I wonder how he's going to react to Ranka being a tranny… My dad didn't blink and just blankly shook Ranka's hand.

"Thank you so much for taking care of my daughter. All of you. We've been through a lot over the years. The last thing I ever want to see is her getting hurt," my dad said to everyone, "And, Ranka-san, thank you very much for your hospitality. I can pay you to assist with her staying here."

"No need," Ranka shook his head, "She helps us out greatly, and she is a pleasure to have around."

My dad smiled brightly, "Thank you so much." He bowed in respect to Ranka.

"Dad, can I introduce you to everyone?" I asked him, still holding his hand. He nodded, "Of course, sweetheart."

I went through everyone, introducing them all as good friends of mine from school. My dad seemed so pleased to see that I made friends so quickly, and he didn't even seem surprised that most were boys. I never was a girly-girl, though.

My dad was worried about leaving again, but I reassured him that I was ok now and in a safe place. I didn't want him to go either, of course. I just kept reminding myself that before I even graduate, he'll be done with the army. But did I really want to go back to London now? I missed Serena, but Japan was starting to feel like home. I think this place isn't going to be so bad after all. I like feeling like I have a family around, and these people aren't horrible. They're good friends.

I felt my phone buzz and pulled it out of my pocket. It was a text from Serena. I smiled vaguely. It had been a long day. A crack of thunder and sudden rain just made things feel more cliché. I missed her so much and wished she'd move here. Of course, she can't move here…that's impossible. She's not old enough to move alone. One can only dream, right?

"Who's that?" my dad asked me, peeking over my shoulder. He was a lot taller than me.

"Serena," I smiled, deciding to speak in English next, "I miss her so much. I wish she could move here. It would really feel like home then."

I saw all the puzzled looks on the guy's faces from me just speaking a 'foreign' language to them. My dad patted me on the head and replied, "I know, sweetheart. One day you'll see her again. I promise."

The twins came over to me and hugged me at the same time, startling my dad. "We have to get going now, but we will see you tomorrow at school, ok? If you need anything just call."

I returned the hug much to their surprise, "Thank you so much for helping me today."

Shortly after the twins left, the rest did too. It was just Ranka, Haruhi, me, and my father. My dad was about to leave, though. He said he needed to return to base and it was a bit of drive. He left as soon as he heard that I had been abused by Hazuki, but he had to get going back now that I was safe and sound. I hugged him and bid him farewell, for now. I knew I'd see him again soon. Haruhi gave me a hug when he left. Her motherly instincts kicked in. She was good at reading people. I may put up a strong front, but even she knew that I was sad my dad was leaving. Ranka patted me on the head and told me to come inside so we could all eat dinner. The words he said at the end really made me smile - "As a family."

Maybe this place will feel like home just like London did. My dad did tell me, "When one door opens, another closes. It's just a new life chapter. Everything will be ok." As much as I hate to admit it…I think he's right.

My phone buzzed again, and I realized I forgot to write Serena back. I've never forgotten before. I was surprised with myself, but I decided to just put my phone down and to skype with her later with my laptop. I mean, everything was going ok right now. I definitely had a lot to catch Serena up on, though. Life in Japan has been a roller coaster, and I don't think it was ever going to end.