~Halfway across the world from the others, four hours ago~
"Get her before she escapes!" one of the many scientists yelled at the guards, pointing to the black cloak that vanished around the corner.
"You'll never catch me, bloodsuckers!" the small girl laughed, dodging another array of tranquilizer darts. She looked over her shoulder, grey-green eyes glinting in the shadows of her hood. She pulled a small disk-shaped object from her cloak pocket. "I think this is yours!" she yelled, pressing the small button in the center and tossing the bomb at her pursuers, "See ya!"
The large explosion followed her as she jumped into the open compartment to the waiting helicopter. The young girl grinned, showing sharpened fangs as she pulled her black shoulder bag in front of her. She opened it, grabbing one of the many vials in the bag. She lifted it up, marveling at the glowing red liquid inside.
"Well?" a middle aged red-haired man asked, "Did you get them?"
"Yes, Father." the young girl replied, laughing darkly, "After catching them, we simply administer this formula and the Cursed will be under your control."
"That's my girl." the man laughed, walking past her, "We've also found your half-sister. She's in Japan, recuperating in the Ohtori Private Hospital. I'd like you to go say hello to her and her little Cursed friends."
The young girl pushed back her hood, revealing a face nearly identical to the half-sisters except the eyes. "Yes, father." she purred, "I will not disappoint you."
"Do not underestimate your sister, nor her friends." the man worked, "They are in the presence of martial arts masters."
"Good thing I have my own mastery then." the girl laughed, eyes glowing as a roar echoed from deep in her throat.
~Back in the Hospital with Neko, now~
"Remind me how this is going to work?" Neko asked, looking upon her cousin, who Hikaru had dressed in a doctor's uniform, "Why do you even carry around a doctor's uniform? Let alone three?"
"You never know when they might come in handy." Hikaru answered, looking at the small girl. He blushed lightly at how cute she looked when she pouted.
"Hm?" Neko looked up at him. He looked away, pushing Nekozawa forward.
"Hey!" Umehito yelped, dodging him.
"Quit bugging my cousin!" Neko yelled, grabbing both boys hands and dragging them after her. Hikaru blushed at the contact, staring at their joined hands. "I think the exit's up…"
An explosion occurred in front of them, causing both boys to pull the small red-head back out of harms way. Dark laughter came from within the shadows of the explosion zone. "Well, well." a harsh female voice laughed, a slight purr accenting her words, "It seems Father was right. You are here, Stephanie."
Neko froze. "Blade…" she mumbled, shaking violently, "You can't be…you died…dad killed you when you were born…"
"Ah, that was a wonderful lie, wasn't it?" the voice said, as a young girl stepped forward. She looked to be Neko's clone, except for her eyes. "I didn't die, dearest half-sister. Father merely gave me the tools to survive. She grinned maliciously, showing fangs.
Umehito stepped in front of the two younger students. "Hikaru," he called over his shoulder, "get Neko out of here. Find Matt and Skye. Get them to the school."
"But…" Hikaru started.
"Now!" Umehito yelled, pushing them down the hall.
"Umehito!" Neko yelled, trying to get back to her cousin. Hikaru grabbed her, dragging her down the hallway.
"Neko, come on!" Hikaru yelled, dragging her around the corner.
"But…Umehito…" she mumbled, tears spilling down her face, "I can't…not again…I can't lose another family member…because of who I am…"
"It's his own choice, Neko." Hikaru explained, pulling her closer to him as they ran, "He wants you safe. We all do."
They ran in silence for a little while, before stopping as several figures ran toward them.
"Wrong way!" Matt yelled, running past the two in the other direction.
"Matt!" Hikaru yelled, turning slightly to look at the still-secretly-female host.
"Run for your lives!" Tamaki yelled, running past them as well.
"Bomb!" Matt yelled, suddenly running past them again with Tamaki hot on her heels.
"Let's try this way." Kyoya said, turning into a hidden passage. The group looked at each other, then went inside.
"Woah…" Neko mumbled, looking around the large room. Kyoya kept walking forward, to another door.
"This way." He called.
The group followed, Matt holding onto Kaoru's hand in an effort to appear bind. Neko blinked at the light blush dusting her friend's cheeks. Skye was hiding behind Mori, Wakai following at her heels and growling at every shadow. Neko held Hikaru's hand as Kyoya led them through another door. He tried the light switch a few times. The power was dead.
"They killed the power…" he mumbled, "Come on, this passage will take us outside."
Neko froze as the others walked into the passage. Something inside her was warning her away, that it was a bad idea. Hikaru noticed that she had stopped. He turned around.
"Neko?" he asked, eyes locking with her own. He held out a hand for her. Her fear melted away, replaced by trust. She had friends. They wouldn't let her get hurt. She took his hand, and he pulled her into the darkness.
"I can't see worth shit." Matt half-joked after a few minutes, snickering.
"Haha…" Hikaru grumbled, gently pulling Neko along beside him. Neko held onto his shirt, jumping every time Wakai growled. Hikaru pulled her closer. "It's alright, Neko…" he told her, smiling slightly as her shakes started to calm down.
"Wakai…scout." Skye called from somewhere ahead of the two other Cursed girls. A small bark greeted her words, along with a furious ticking of the young kit's claws on the smooth tile. A bark came from up ahead, along with the scratching of claws against wood.
"We're nearly there." Kyoya said, walking forward, "When we get to the school I expect an explanation as to why my family's hospital is being attacked."
The three girls sweat-dropped.
"Bastard shadow king…" Matt hissed.
Kyoya either didn't hear the comment, or chose to ignore it as he opened the door ahead of them. They exited the burning building, coming out on a small hill. The group looked at the sky, where dark clouds blocked the sun. Kyoya led the group forward, leading them through a path hidden from the hospitals view.
"Kaoru…stop walking…now." Matt growled, grabbing Hunny's hand and pulling him to a stop.
Neko froze as well, growling as she looked up at the sky.
"Helicopter." Skye said, frowning.
"Get down!" Matt yelled, hiding behind the shrubs, "Now! Unless you want to be shot!"
The group ducked, watching in fearful suspense as the helicopter flew directly over them. A familiar blonde boy was being held in the gate, arms pinned behind his back. Neko stared up at him, and Hikaru grabbed her around the waist, covering her mouth to keep her from crying out. She screamed into his hand, thrashing against his hold. Tears spilled from her eyes as the helicopter vanished in the distance.
"Umehito…" Matt mumbled, tears spilling from her eyes as well.
Neko collapsed, just as the waiting storm broke with a clash of thunder. "No…" she croaked, her voice breaking, "Not again…I can't…not again…"
"Neko?" Hikaru asked, placing a hand on her shoulder.
She looked up, normally bright eyes dull. He pulled her close, allowing her to cry into his shoulder.
Matt felt tears cascading down her cheeks. Kaoru noticed, wiping several of them away. "H-he can't be…not really…Neko can't take it…" the young host girl mumbled, closing her eyes as sobs overtook her.
Skye covered her mouth, eyes closed as silent tears streamed down her cheeks. Wakai whined, rubbing against her mistress's leg. Mori placed a hand on the girl's shoulder.
"Come on." Haruhi said, a few tears spilling from her eyes as well, "We'd better get to the school."
~Time-Skip, at the school~
"What now?" Matt asked, leaning against the wall next to Neko's window seat. Skye looked up from where she was sitting on the floor. Matt sighed. "It's summer. We've nowhere to go. We can't go home, because they know where it is…we can't stay here. Where do we go?"
"We leave." Neko said, voice clipped in a monotone, "We run. We go where they can't find us."
"Neko…" Skye started, looking up at her trusted guardian. Wakai whimpered, curling herself into a ball on her mistress's lap and licking her fingers.
"You three aren't going anywhere." two voices said in unison. The three girls looked to the room's entrance to see the Host club standing there.
Neko looked at them for a second, dull eyes not focused, then turned back to the window. "We have to." Neko whispered, "I can't lose anyone else…not to them."
"Don't worry, Neko-chan!" Hunny chirped, bouncing up to her, "We'll help get your friend back!"
Neko stared at him, a small smile tugging at her lips. "Heh." she grunted, turning to face them all, "You're all insane."
"We are the Host Club!" Tamaki yelled, "And the Host Club never turns away when their friends are in trouble!"
"Friends?" Neko whispered, "You consider us…your friends?"
"Of course we do, Neko." Hikaru said, coming up towards her.
"Why else would we constantly bug you three?" Kaoru asked, smiling and walking towards Matt.
"To annoy us to death." Neko and Matt said in unison.
"You two are …" the twins whined.
Neko's cell phone went off. She opened it.
"Hello?"
"Stephanie Green?"
"Yes I can."
"You don't even know what I'm calling about!"
"You need me to take in another child. I can"
"Alright, they'll be at the airport tomorrow."
"Farewell." Neko said, hanging up.
"Another?" Skye asked, looking up curiously.
Neko sighed. "That's five revealed." she hissed, "Only two left."
"If we're going to help you, we need to know what's going on." Kyoya said, adjusting his glasses.
Neko sighed. "Where to start?" she laughed, looking at the floor.
"The beginning is always good." Haruhi said, smiling.
"Ah." Mori agreed.
"Alright…"
Neko: No Killing me! *Hides behind Keibi*
Keibi: Quit using me as a shield, damn you!
Neko: But if I die then you die, so you have to protect me!
Keibi: *Glares* Die
Neko: Hm...no. Anywho, I'm really sorry for not updating in...forever, but I have a reason!
Keibi: Meaning an excuse...
Neko: *Glares* Anyway...1: I was grounded. 2: I was studying for finals. 3: Computer got a virus.
Keibi: She'll be having a contest to decide who the next Cursed will be.
Neko: The first one who can tell me(in a review) what Ookami's real name(first and last) is will get their own character in meh story! I will message the person who won in order to get their character decided.
Keibi: *From random cage I put her in* Let me out of here!
Neko: Review Please! Special Thanks to;
Tsuki-chan: Glad you liked it, Tsuki.
Kitsune Barra Hime: I'll try.
rubyparker93: Well, you got 2 out of 3 right. Matt isn't paired with Hunny. Glad you like the story.
Strawberry-san: I love the fox too, so adorable and deadly. X3