MidnightStar: I have a new love...

Kelly and ?????: -Gasp!-

MidnightStar: I just love this new song on my ipod! :D

Kelly and ?????: -_- -_- -Like twins-

Violet's Dilemma

Violet's POV

"And so, this meeting adjourned," said my dad, dismissing everyone. We were about to leave, but he stopped us. "I need to speak with you four." We all went back to the table, and I looked at him expectantly.

"What's up?" asked Nico, and I glared at him, he should know better than to be so informal.

"It's all right Violet," said my dad, putting a hand on my shoulder. "As I was saying, there is something of great urgency. One of you four is to become the official heir-"

"Ugh," groaned Nico and my sisters.

"You guys should be more courteous, this isn't some random person we're talking to, it's dad!" I said, reprimanding them.

"Yes, thank you Violet, you three seem to be lacking some manners," said dad. "Well, I think that the heir, or rather heiress, should be married to someone from another company. Now this would immediately chose the controller of this company, which of you three would be willing?" he asked. So, basically, who would give up happiness to control the company? The three stood up, and looked at dad in annoyance.

"We're not going to marry some stranger," said Nico, and they all went for the door. I stayed, thinking. I always wondered what my dream was. What is it really, even now I have no idea.

Flashback!

"We're gonna be rock stars!" shouted Nico and Lilly, while mom laughed at their crazy idea.

"I'm going to be a teacher!" said Rose happily, and dad patted her head.

"And what's our youngest daughter going to be?" asked mom, looking at me.

"I'm not sure..." I said, at the time I was only ten, not knowing what to do with myself. I looked at dad, he owned the family company, and he seemed happy.

"Maybe she'll take over the company," said dad, "seeing as none of you three want it."

"It's boring," said the three.

It's boring... I remembered my conversation with Kyoya, and what I thought after that.

I guess my dream... is to keep these idiots happy...

End of Flashback!

"Right Vi?" asked Lilly, looking at me.

"No, I'll do it," I said, making the choice that would end my happiness. "I-I'll marry whoever you chose dad." They all looked at me in amazement.

Flashback!

"You remind me of Stella," said Robin, "you're selfless."

"I'm not like Stella," I responded, failing to see any resemblance. "I'm not selfless, I'm selfish, I want the company for my own gain."

"No, you don't. You want it, because you know that the others won't take it. You're giving up your happiness, to keep theirs alive."

"That's deep Robin," said Rache, appearing out of the blue. "And it's true, isn't it Violet?" I shrugged, no matter how childish Rache may be, those words kept me thinking about the true meaning of happiness.

End of Flashback!

"Well then, after your birthday, you will be of legal age to marry. Here's a list of companies I want you to look over," said dad, handing me a packet. "You four are excused."

After we left, they all turned to look at me. "Why did you do that? He's manipulating you," said Rose.

"It's my choice okay?" I snapped, surprising myself. "You three are so ungrateful, you don't even know what I'm giving up! So just leave me and my choices alone, I can do whatever I want! It's my life to live, not yours! This isn't some game, it's life!" They all looked away, except for Lilly, who seemed to have gotten angry.

"What do you mean? You're not giving up anything! You want the company so badly, how is it a sacrifice? After dad mentioned that he had to pick one of us to be the heir, you stopped being our sister! Instead, you've just become a power-hungry bitch!" she snarled, and I slapped her across the cheek.

"How am I a bitch? You're the bitch! You have no idea, none at all! You don't know what it's like to be me!" I shouted back. I felt the hot tears stinging my eyes. "I'm giving up a lot of things, to keep your stupid dream! One that may never happen, but I don't care. It's what I've been doing this whole time, but none of you understand!" And with those final words, I left them, walking over to call the extra limo driver. I don't remember where I told the driver to go, but I ended up in front of Ouran. Why here?

I walked over to where I had last seen the Host Club, hoping Stella or Robin were still there. I needed someone to talk to, and those two seem to understand what I'm doing. I kept walking, and ended up seeing a whole movie set. How strange. I looked everywhere for Robin and Stella, but I couldn't find them.

"Looking for someone, Violet?" asked a voice I was hoping I wouldn't hear.

"Yes, where's Stella and Robin?" I asked him, hoping I could leave immediately. He was the last person I wanted to see.

"They left, along with the rest of the club," he replied, and I turned around, just to be polite.

"Well, thank you Kyoya-senpai," I said, hoping he couldn't see the tear stains on my cheeks. He smiled that fake smile of his, and the glare caught on his glasses. Damn it, he probably could see it. "See you tomorrow," I replied curtly, and left before he could ask anything.

The Next Day~

"You shouldn't have slapped her," chided Robin, talking about Lilly. We were in the club room, and I was telling her what happened, trying to cry. She looked at her watch, then back at me. "Listen, I promised sensei I would be there ten minutes earlier than usual. I'm sorry, but I have no idea what to do about that arranged marriage. Pick the best, that's what I would do. Who knows, maybe you'll find a nice hot dude around your age." She left, and I wiped my eyes, looking at the list again. Ami Computers, Ayanashii Corp, and so on.

I heard the door opened, and saw Kyoya. "Oh, so that's where you are. Why did you leave so suddenly yesterday?"

"No reason," I answered, becoming more nervous by the minute. I began to flip through the pages until one name stood out. Ootori Medical. Kyoya's company? I glanced at him, he was just typing something. I took out a pencil, and crossed it out. Process of elimination, until I find a good company, I would just keep crossing out the ones that are of no use. It's not that his company wouldn't be good, it's just that, I'm sure he had dreams, even if he wouldn't become the heir. The guilt would be too great if I dragged him into this.

"Hey Vi*," chirped Stella happily. "What's with the packet?" I didn't want to explain it in front of Kyoya, and miraculously, she understood. "Oh jeez, your dad sure makes you work hard. Heh, I'm so lucky that Robin's black-eye can be covered up with a bit of make-up. Hikaru was about to make me model double swimsuits. Oh yeah, did you know that Kelly won?"

"Did she now?" I asked, although I heard this information already. "All I heard was Nico ranting about the fact that Justin won too."

"Oh... yeah," said Stella, getting a nervous look on her face. She looked around, then motioned me to come closer. "Don't mention him around Robin... she, uh, is kinda ready to flip anyone who even mentions his name. Like seriously, she's even planning on asking Honey-senpai and Mori-senpai to teach her better self defense. I think she's scared."

"Who's scared of what?" asked Robin, listening in on our conversation. Stella jumped, then quickly looked at her.

"Oh, you know, Lilly's afraid that Rose is gonna take her and Renge to the next manga convention," said Stella, then looked at the clock. "Oh, would you look at that? I promised Kyoya I would meet him in the library!"

"He's right there," said Robin sweat dropping, and pointing to said person who was typing on a laptop.

"D-did I say Kyoya?" she asked, and we nodded, "Oh, I um, meant Kaoru. And Hikaru, ya know, they wanted me to show them the reference book I used for my science project. Oh crap, I'm gonna be late! Bye!" she said quickly, and left.

"Is it just me, or is she acting funny?" asked Robin. I felt like laughing.

"She seems normal to me," I answered flatly, looking at the list again. My birthday wasn't to far away... soon I would be married to some stranger. Yipee, note the sarcasm.

MidnightStar: I feel bad for Violet...

Kelly: Why are you so cruel to the Miracolos?

MidnightStar: How so?

Kelly: Stella only sees Nico as a friend, Lilly got slapped by Violet, and Violet has to get married to some pedophile.

MidnightStar: Who said anything about a pedophile?

?????: You did.

MidnightStar: Ohhh, right... I have to go fix my draft...


*Vi- pronounced like I, but with a v.