Chapter 11

So don't fly higher for your fire,

Put it in your head,

Baby Hollywood is dead,

You can find it in yourself,

Keep on lovin' what is true and the world will come to you,

You can find it in yourself...

~Hollywood; by Michael Bublé

In the time that passed since Luna had officially moved in—by official, Luna means official—with her Aunt and Uncle, there was not only a mini celebration, but a new set of house-rules that would be in place. Ayana and Rin had explained that the house-rules were an important aspect of their family—it gave them a bit of stability. It was something Luna found to be admirable.

"Your parents told us that at the slightest hint of something going wrong, we're supposed to tell them." Mai looked at Luna with the utmost seriousness written on her face. Luna knew her parents—especially her mother—had not been joking or talking lightly on that subject. They wanted Luna back in Barcelona the second they heard about something going wrong.

"I know," Luna sighed, "they made it very clear."

"They're not messing around, Luna," Eiji exclaimed. "Your safety is important. Not only that, but your education is important to us, too."

"That's another thing," Mai put in. "If you're going to stay here, and if you're serious about attending Ouran, then you'll need to keep up with your studies. No missing assignments, no bad grades, no excuses. Understood?"

Luna nodded.

"We don't know how much knowledge you have on Japanese culture," Eiji said, giving a sigh, "but we'll help you the best we can. You do what you're supposed to, and it'll work out well in the end."

"I get it." Luna nodded.

"Since you rejected the scholarship Mr. Suoh had been so generous to offer, your parents are paying for you to go to Ouran," Mai said firmly. "Don't disappoint them."

"I won't."

The rules kept going and going and going—Luna thought she'd go insane with the number of them. But as long as she knew she had a family who supported her, Luna couldn't be anything but gratefeul.

By the time Eiji and Mai finished telling Luna the newer Akiyama house rules, Luna made sure to at least try and remember half of them.

She had to call her parents daily.

She needed to stay up with her studies.

Eiji and Mai needed to be introduced to any friends Luna made.

The second anyone found out Luna was in some kind of bad situation, she'd inform her parents and move back to Barcelona. Though Luna chalked it down that she'd move back to Barcelona depending on the severity of the situation. If it was a minor setback, she couldn't be told to move, right?

Then, last but not least, Luna, like Ayana and Rin, had to be on a curfew.

In Luna's opinion, that didn't seem so harsh. Eiji and Mai seemed like they were being flexible with Luna staying with them, even though it was so sudden and last minute. Needless to say, some of the rules seemed a bit over the top—more importantly, the returning-to-Barcelona one, but she wouldn't say anything.

"You're starting at Ouran tomorrow," Eiji said curtly, "do you have everything you need?"

Luna nodded.

"Do you have your uniform ready?"

Luna cringed, but nodded. She had no problems with uniforms, but Ouran's female uniforms made her feel nauseas. The dress itself was bad enough, but the hideous yellow color made her want to faint. Which was saying a lot for Luna, considering she wasn't very fashionable. At least she didn't see herself as being fashionable.

"Ayana or Rin can show you around the school," Mai said.

"I know," Luna said.

"You're sure you can handle this?" Mai asked, worry lacing her voice.

"I wouldn't have asked to go if I didn't think so," Luna said, smiling. It felt a little forced, but she was hoping it looked a little convincing. "I'm sorry again for imposing on you guys."

"Don't apologize," Eiji said. "You're our niece. It's good to at least see one of them."

Luna tried for a smile. It was in that moment she missed Rosaline's presence. Unlike her older half siblings, Luna and Rosaline seemed to have the closest relationship. And it wasn't because they were full siblings or anything like that, but they just found it was easier to talk about certain subjects than it would be with their older siblings. Rosaline always listened to what anyone had to say, almost like Evie, but it was different. Evie would listen, but she would always have a playful remark. Rosaline had an immediate answer to whatever problem was going on.

"How are your siblings doing?" Mai asked.

Luna tried smiling, but she wasn't sure if it came out convincing or not. "They're good," she said.

"Rosaline's doing good in school?" Eiji asked.

"Perfectly." I just hope I can do perfectly here.

Author's Note:

Hey-yo, everyone! Sorry for the delay, but here's the chapter! If you found it weak and/or unappealing, I apologize. I tried making it as well-written as I could. So, the next chapter is when Luna will start attending Ouran. I felt like, after eleven chapters, the fillers must come to a close [somewhat]. If you found the fillers to be tolerable, I thank you; if you didn't, then I suppose I'm sorry.

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