I didn't really talk as Mori-Sempai packed my stuff and took it to our ride, preparing our leave.

I could see the pain on his face. We were staring at each other.

Taking a risk, I opened my arms and wrapped them around his chest. He tensed before relaxing and wrapping his arms around me.

"Thank you, Mori-Sempai, for everything."

"I failed."

Feeling stubborn, I said, "No you didn't."

He sighed, hugging me tighter.

I couldn't express what I was thinking, but he seemed to understand it.

The twins said goodbye to me, each grabbing a hand and kissing my knuckles. Honey hugged me with Usa-Chan. Haruhi waved. Tamaki handed me a rose? Kyoya gave Mori pain killers for me, and Mori grabbed my hand, leading me to the limo we'd take.

I was so tired. And my head hurt.

And my heart.

We entered the house quietly, and I seemed to understand him slightly better. Perhaps?

Now that this adventure was over, it was time to hit the books.

Fun.

~.~.~.~

The morning was swift, and Mori and I ate a rushed breakfast before heading off to the school.

The twins roped me in as soon as I step foot in the classroom.

"Hey look, she has color!"

"I knew the beach would be a good idea for her."

"She looked too perfect in our swimsuit."

"I wonder what else we can put her in?"

Haruhi pushed the two away and smiled at me. "How are you doing?"

I cleared my throat. "Fine, a little tired, I guess."

She nodded as the teacher walked in.

By the end of the day, I walked to the Host Club.

As I entered the room, I froze. Where had Nami, Yoshe, and Uta been?

The boys were wearing princely knight outfits, and I would never admit to them, but they looked, well, perfect.

Shaking my head, I slugged into the room and dropped down at a table where I pulled my books out.

Haruhi wasn't here yet, so I assumed she was getting some 'peasant coffee'.

The door was propped open slowly, and two girls walked in. I glanced over to see the host club in position. Kyoya reading a book, Honey standing in front of the couch with Usa-Chan, Tamaki to the side, the twins, matching, in the back, and Mori standing next to the twins.

"Welcome to the host club!"

I sighed heavily.

They jabbered.

And suddenly, those voices sounded familiar. Too familiar.

And the dreaded voice said, "Maybe something like, 'I will never leave my lover alone." I looked over to the door. Something in me snapped at Benio's arm wrapped around Haruhi.

"If we fight, we'll fight together. If we fail, we'll fail together. Even if I were to die, I promise you i would never leave your side my love."

I watched the older lady kiss Haruhi's hand, and most of the host club freak out.

The two girls turned to address Benio.

Anger boiled in my veins. "She may be dressed as a boy, but I know the truth."

The three practically started groping her.

Tamaki charged at them, was punched, and the club tried to call him down.

I, however, was not calm.

"Guess the rumors we heard are true. You guys are just weak little punks with no sense between you."

"Those uniforms," Kyoya started, fixing his glasses. "I assume you ladies are from the Lobellia's girls Academy."

"That's correct," Benio stated.

They entered their performance about the Zuka Club, and I lost it.

The twins burst into laughter, Tamaki phased out, and everyone else seemed surprised.

Then Renge entered her explanation of the Zuka Club.

The boys were out of their costumes and entertaining themselves before the summary was over.

"You should feel bad for them. Their host skills don't work on us. They're all flustered and they don't know what to do with themselves."

"True, I must say I'm excited we decided to preform here." Benio said. "It was fun to sneak a peak at the notorious Ouran Host club."

Benio entered another raged sequence, talking about how the boys were dragging Haruhi down with them, and I lost it.

I could no longer hear what they were saying. Haruhi thrust a tray of instant coffee towards them. Tamaki ran towards them like a porcupine on redbull, before slipping.

"Now that we know what's going on, we can't allow this maiden to stay here. We'll prepare her paperwork and have her transferred to Lobellia at once! And we'll welcome her to the Zuka Club!"

Haruhi ripped herself from Benio's grasp. "Hey, just wait a second, will ya? There must have been some misunderstandings here. I mean, first of all, you called sempai a halfer." She was interrupted by Honey before continuing. "Well, anyways, I don't think it's fair to pick on the host club just because you don't think they don't have any history like you do."

I couldn't listen anymore as her reasoning was denied.

"I can't believe they've been deceiving you!"

"Hey, why don't you just dump these losers and come with us!"

"Hold on, this young maiden has had quite a day. She has quite the decision to make. We'll come back for your answer tomorrow."

Slamming my book down on the granite table, I hissed out. " You're not welcome here." I was seeing red.

The room went silent.

Benio looked at me as I raised to my feet, glaring in her direction. "Ah, and who do we have here? Another young maiden with a corrupted mind?"

"The only ones corrupted, are you."

She smiled. "I remember you now. The only one who refused to join the Zuka club." Her finger played with her lip. "Last semester, am I correct."

I heaved out a breath.

"And what was your name again? Vennas?"

"Leave." I looked her in the eyes. "And don't return. You were never welcomed to barge into this room. Your club belongs at the Lobellia's girl Academy."

"Yes, the feisty one." Benio placed her hand on my shoulder. "There is still time to save you."

I pinched her hand. "Do I have to make myself clear? You are not welcome." My voice dropped lower. "Watch who you're messing with. I won't fall captive like last time, and I certainly won't let you steal another thing I love in my life, am I clear?"

She pulled away, her hand marked and red. "Crystal. Shall we go?"

The two others nodded. They spun out of the room like the freaks they are. Haruhi's anger was shining.

"I'm going. I have some thinking to do." She walked out quietly.

Tamaki was throwing a fit.

I couldn't deal with them today.

Throwing my books in my bag, I heaved it over my shoulder and stomped towards the door.

"Where are you going?" The twins questioned.

Ignoring them, I let the door slam shut behind me.

I walked to the to the house in an angry fit.

Quickly shaking off my shoes, I entered the silent house and walked to my room. My hands dug out the chest that I placed in the closet and opened it up. I felt the frozen medal against my fingers, and ripped it from its confines.

Lifting the flute up, my muscles immediately relaxed.

I fell into the sweet lullabies that I knew by heart; the ones my mom would play.

~.~.~.~

Kyoya's Pov.

We entered Mori-Sempai's house. Immediately, sweet music drifted around us.

Everyone was surprised when Honey explained why we went to Mori's house. Venna was living there.

He lead us down the halls, around a few corners, until we came to a door propped partly open.

The twins pushed it silently, opening it all the way.

Everyone, excluding Haruhi who was on her own, crowded to look into her room.

She was swaying back and forth, her eyes closed, and a flute held to her lips. Her fingers moved at a fast pace, her tune picking up speed. She was standing and swaying. Her hair was lightly drifting around her.

She was at ease.

One by one, everyone filtered into her room. Honey was sitting on the ground in front of her next to Tamaki. The twins sat behind them. Mori leaned against the wall while I took up an empty spot standing. I jotted down about how she seemed to flow with the music.

Years of practice.

And suddenly it stopped. Her arm dropped, and her breathing came out in small pants.

Her eyes opened.

Surprised crossed her face as she jumped back, holding the flute at us like a crazed weapon.

"How did you...?" her arm dropped down.

The twins started clapping rapidly, Tamaki whistled, and Honey stared, shocked.

"That was beautiful," Tamaki wiped away a tear.

"You never told us you could play the flute!"

"Usa-Chan loved it!"

"Quite a stunning performance." I stated, adjusting my glasses.

"Encore, Encore, Encore, Encore, Encore!"

"Well, um." she was flustered. Never recognized for her talent of music? Noted...

"Venna-Chan, can we hear another song?"

"I don't know," she mumbled, rubbing her arm. "I don't usually play in front of others."

"When did you learn?" Tamaki asked.

"Since I could speak, from my mother." Her voice hitched.

"What else do you play?" The devils questioned.

"Besides flute, I play violin, sing, and a little bit of piano. Nothing to be impressed about..."

"You sing?" The twins asked at the same time Tamaki asked, "You play piano?"

After sometime, Mori ushered them away. Tamaki demanded that the Host Club eat dinner with us tonight. So they were joining us.

Oh great.