{Authors Note!}
Well... Back again! Hows it going? I present to you a chapter that goes deeper into the empresses head! Woo! From what I've heard y'all seem to like her character, so I'll let you see more of her! Please fav, follow and review! (I will do a little happy dance:) ) Also, do you guys care to help me out... Can you tell me who you think the empress could have a thing with in the club? I'm stuck between 2 or 3! Thanks! ~E
~POV~ Haruhi Fujioka
Azula should be with the twins by now. I hope they haven't caused too much trouble together. I would hate to go to school tomorrow and find out one of them died because of a prank of something. Little did she know but the entire club was on one of our 'missions' designed by Tamaki earlier. We were watching and discussing everything that went on in the Hitachiin house to make sure nothing gets out of hand.
Kyoya had rigged up all of their super security to feed into the security room in his home, so Tamaki, Mori, Honey, Kyoya and I were all gathered around the monitors in there. So far everything we have seen is pretty normal and boring. Although Azula looked gorgeous after her make over, that was about all that spiced up the images before us.
Azula was having a very stiff conversation with the twins' dad, and neither of them seemed to be offering any help to her. I have heard that nobody really seems to like him. Now I see why. He's just a snobby software company owner. Must be where the twins get their cold side.
Another buzz filled the stiff air, I glanced down at the phone the twins' gave me, at the host club group text. Yet another text from the twins about what's going on.
Hikaru: lol you guys should hear how tongue tied the empress is told u dad would break her :P
At the table Karou and Hikaru were saying nothing, with their hands under the white table cloth, I could tell from this camera's angle that they were clearly texting. Even the security room was silent as the entire club conversed through text.
Tamaki: stop being so mean!
Tamaki: no princess should ever have to talk to your dad herself!
Tamaki: no HUMAN should have to talk to your dad!
Kyoya: You know Tamaki, if you condensed that into one text it would make everybody else's life easier. Also, Hikaru, you are an idiot. We can hear everything.
"Guys?" Everybody looked up from their phones and looked back at Honey, who was sitting on his usual perch, Mori's shoulders. "I think we are going to get some cake. This is boring. We'll be back." Mori nodded.
My phone buzzed again. Stupid group text. Kyoya looked down at his phone and waved off Mori and Honey, they left silently. This is my opportunity.
"Can I go too?" I asked as I backed toward the exit. "I have to study."
"No." Both Tamaki and Kyoya said in creepy unison.
"You have to stay here." Kyoya started, "Because first, we need a girl to really help us understand another girl, and second because Tamaki wants to spend more time with you."
I sighed. So this is just a science experiment to watch the empress. The door opened and we all turned all our attention back to Mori and Honey, who brought cake. Hooray. Food and a show.
Kyoya seemed to be watching Azula intensely, I looked down at my phone to see he had been warning the twins-
Kyoya: Watch out. She seems to notice your poor texting skills.
Karou: we are fine! stop being so stiff
Back on the screen something interesting finally happened. As the waiters were bringing the food out Azula looked directly back at the camera in the top corner behind her and mouthed 'If you want to see some real entertainment, watch this.' She turned around smirking. She must have a plan already in effect.
Kyoya's eyes widened, he tapped away frantic, at his phone.
Kyoya: Hikaru, she's right handed. You are in danger!
Before Hikaru could even read the message Azula had leaned slightly to the right and... Balled her hand into a fist? I let out a slight gasp of sympathy as I watched her bring it down quickly on Hikaru's balls. He let out a small squeak and doubled over, trying not to draw his parents attention. Azula pulled back her right hand, with his phone in it. She then proceeded to join out group message as Hikaru.
Hikaru: all of you watching and not one could even try to help me? For real guys.
Tamaki: sorry princess I tried :3
Karou: give it back!
Hikaru: you better scoot your chair far away from me before you join your brother in the 'unbearable pain club' jerk.
Karou stiffened and scooted a couple inches away from her on the screen. I couldn't help but smile. She's good.
Hikaru: check this out. I thought of you when I saw this.
Tamaki: O.o
Karou: 0_0
Kyoya: Oh shit. We are screwed.
Mori: ...
Honey: Ooooh! Is it cake?! :D:D:D
Took the words right out of my mouth. On the screen I could seen Azula was typing away furiously. Then I noticed one screen on the far right change. Then slowly every single screen infront of us changed, to an image of Nyan cat.
Hikaru: *kisses* and love! Stalking is bad. XOXO ~ your new enemy! (ME!)
The room flooded with the sound of Nyan cat. On loop. I shuddered. Kyoya threw down his notebook, and Tamaki and Honey, well honestly, they looked intrigued.
Hikaru: 10 hour version. It's lovely isn't it?
Kyoya: I officially hate you with a burning passion.
Hikaru: you wish. You love me with so much passion you have to cover it up with hate :P
Hikaru: you know this is the exact song you have been yearning to hear.
Mori: Make it stop.
Hikaru: Ay me! He speaks! Speak again bright angel!
Kyoya: Quoting good literature won't save your life. You are so dead.
Hikaru: you're right! I am dead! I have been for about 8 years now. Get with the program. Get your head out of your notebook.
Karou: Oooh. Burn. Do you want some ice for that?
Hikaru: Karou. Stay out of this. I can still hit you.
"Let's just leave!" Yelled Kyoya over the strangely catchy sound. Mori pushed down on the handle, but it didn't move. One of the screens in the middle changed to black with flashing red numbers in the center, it read, "9 hours 45 minutes 23 seconds until the door opens"
Kyoya picked up his phone and started to dial, then looked at his texts first.
Hikaru: Currently standing score: Empress 2, Idiots 0, seriously now keep up.
Hikaru: love you kyo (Jk. Who could ever love you.) kiss Tamaki for me. I know you want to. ;)
Hikaru: Maybe that's what you are always writing. Stories about you and Tamaki lip locking. :O
Hikaru: or drawing pictures of you and Tamaki making out. :3
Kyoya: NO.
Tamaki: what do u write? :)
Karou: she outsmarted mommy boss. Maybe she should be the new mommy.
Hikaru: Karou scoot farther away. The stench of expired fruit mixed with loser is burning my nostrils.
Karou: she should join the club too! Since we need a smart person. :P Sorry Kyoya, you aren't smart enough anymore.
Kyoya: She can't you idiot! She has boobs!
Me: And I don't?!
Karou: you really don't
Honey: sorry haru-chan, but you don't :)
Mori: Yea.
Tamaki: leave my daughter alone! She is perfect flat chested as she is! :):):):)
Hikaru: you don't need to feel threatened kyo;) I won't take your spot. I'll let you stay in the club because they are the only people that actually talk to you. Only cos they have to tho :P I pity them.
Kyoya: GO AWAY. MAKE THIS STOP.
Hikaru: oh darling. Quality family time as just begun. mommy and daddy have fun now. ;)
I tried to type a second text to contribute, but it wouldn't send. 'No service' was all it said every time.
"I hate her!" Yelled Kyoya as he threw down his phone. "She took out all cell connections. She's worse then the twins!"
I glanced at the timer, only 9 hours, 30 minutes and 43 more seconds of cruel inhuman torture to go.
~POV~ Azula Shimazu
I handed Hikaru's phone back, "That should keep them busy for a while." Karou gave me a death glare, but not as deadly as Hikaru's. I rose from the table.
"Thank you for the very generous dinner." I looked at the twins, "I think I am going to skip the house tour tonight. Could you just show me to my room please?"
Karou stood, "Of course."
Hikaru just groaned, the he slowly rose and followed Karou and I out the door. As soon as the door closed behind the twins started really talking again.
Karou smiled, "Alright. That was brilliant. Good one."
"Thank you!" I bowed dramatically.
The rest of the walk wasn't too long, so we walked in silence. Karou opened to room door and I walked in alone. We said our goodnights, and I apologized to Hikaru (Several times.) But he didn't seem to be in a quick to forgive mood.
After they closed the door and I was sure I was alone, I grabbed the sweatpants and shirt kindly left folded on the bed, and threw them on. I'm not ready to sleep yet. It's adventure time!
I slipped out of my room and crept down the hallway the way be came, until I came to a door I noticed on the way to my room. It looked like a plain door, unlike the decorated others, so it must be maintenance. To my surprise it was unlocked, which is rather disappointing. I was looking forward to picking it with one of the new bobby pins the stylists had put in my still curly hair. As soon as I slipped in I couldn't help but smile, I was right. There was a ladder leading up to the mansion's roof. I climbed it carefully, and as best as I could bare footed.
Even the hatch to the roof at the top was unlocked. For a family with so many security cameras, I have never seen such lack of security.
As soon as I pushed the hatch open I regretted it. It was freezing up here. If being three stories up wasn't bad enough, there is still a chance of snow tonight.
I carefully walked across the flat surface to a smooth concrete spot. There was a large heater on it and plugged in. So that's why it's all unlocked. I'm not the only one to come up here. I flipped the heater on and was instantly wrapped in warmth. I laid down on my back with my hands behind my head like a pillow, and looked up at the stars, or the stars I could see. Light pollution prevented many from being seen.
I heard a noise next to me and turned my head to see the hatch opening, but I was too tired to hide. I stayed there looking into the sky.
"You?!" Said a familiar voice, I looked up at Karou from where I was laying on the ground. He was wearing pj's as well, but was smart enough to bring a blanket, which was wrapped around him like a green cape.
I half smiled up at him then looked beyond him to the stars again, "I thought you would surely be all intertwined with your brother right now."
"No, he smells like rotten fruit."
I smirked, "I wonder why. You should get that checked out. Also I should warn you now you will probably find leftover bits of fruit in you hair over the next few weeks. You can never get it out the first time."
He said nothing as he sat down next to me, with his knees pulled up to his chest.
I decided to break the ice, "So why are you here?"
"Sometimes I just like to think and be alone after being with Hikaru all the time."
"Oh. Sorry. I ruined that." Now I feel bad.
He shook his head, "It's fine. What about you?"
I looked up, into his olive eyes, "I like to dream. I like to see the stars and go beyond them, to places that I wish existed just for me. I don't like to be grounded on the earth, so sometimes I wanna look up and pretend I'm not."
He nodded, then moved to lay down stretched out on my right. He laid his left arm out flat, so it was stretched out just above my head, and has his right hand under his head as a rest.
I scooted up a little and used his left arm as my new pillow. He scoffed, "Cheater."
I smiled up at the stars, "Always do what involves less work for you."
"Hm." He looked up at the stars as well, and didn't move his arm.
I glanced at him, "Aren't you the gay one?"
His body next to me shook with laughter, "No! Where did you get that?"
"I read it somewhere.**" Well that's awkward, change the subject! "Hey look," I pointed up, "It's starting to snow."
He smiled at me, "Yea. Wow." Then yawned. It is rather late.
Thats the last thing I remember before I closed my eyes and the world faded to black.
{Authors note!}
So! That's that! Please fav follow and review! I'll tell you how she pulled her little trick later! :) this is gonna get good! Woop woop!
**If you actually read the character guide in the manga it says Karou is homosexual. I just found that out. I have always skipped that part until recently. Who knew.
I'll be back soon! Bye! :D ~E