DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN OURAN IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM

Kotoko slowly followed the maid towards a room until the two of them arrived at a room that was poorly lit. Kotoko could see two red arms chairs. One had its back to her and she could see an arm resting on the arm rest.

"Sir, your granddaughter," said the maid timidly. The arm rose up and waved the maid off.

"Leave us," said a dark voice. The maid nodded before walking out of the room and shutting the door. Kotoko stood near the door not sure what to do.

"Well are you going to have a seat my dear?" asked a dark looming voice as the hand motioned to the empty chair.

"Uh yes of course," said Kotoko as she sheepishly walked over towards the other chair and sat down. Once she was seated she finally got her first ever view of her grandfather Yoshio. The man looked so much like her father, but at the same time there was something about that immediately made her feel intimidated. Even when he smiled she felt nervous.

"So Kotoko, at last we meet," he said.

"Yes Grandfather," said Kotoko doing her best to remain clam.

"You look so much like your father," said Yoshio looking her over, "Except those eyes. Mmm yes those are your mother's eyes aren't they?"

"That's what everyone says," said Kotoko.

"How have you been my dear?" asked Yoshio, "You must be what 16 years old now?"

"Yes something like that," said Kotoko.

"My my how the years have past. I haven't really left my home in 16 years did you know that?" asked Yoshio.

"Yes I had my suspicions," said Kotoko.

"I heard what you asked of your grandmother," said Yoshio, "That seems a bit bold don't you think?"

"Yes I know it is," said Kotoko, "I only asked because I'm concerned of some of our family members."

"Hmm who?" asked Yoshio.

"Uh," said Kotoko, not sure if she should really say anything in regards to violate her cousin's privacy. Taking a deep breath she said, "I don't want to make a spectacle of them by gossiping of them like a spoiled rotten 16 year old." Yoshio smiled.

"Very good," he said, "Well in either case a bold woman like you should be rewarded for your bold actions for such noble needs. What would you say if I were to try helping make sure you are named heir?" Kotoko wasn't sure what to think.

"What are you purposing exactly Grandfather?" she asked.

"Oh lets just say that if your grandmother were to hear I'm backing you for heir she may feel more keen to the idea of naming you as such," said Yoshio, "But of course I would hope that if you were to become the next head of the great Ohtori Empire you'll make sure to bring pride to this family unlike you father."

"My father?" said Kotoko, "What does he have to do with this?"

"You never heard about what happened between the two of us when you and your brothers were born?" asked Yoshio.

"Uh no I never heard anything about what happened between the two of you," said Kotoko, "The only thing I've ever heard was that the three of us were born premature, but mother and father never mentioned anything else in regards to our birth. In fact in all honesty I don't think they've ever mentioned anything about you Grandfather."

"Hmm is that so?" asked Yoshio. He looked deep in thought, "Well no matter. Like I said I admire your bold move and I would like to try and helping you as such."

"Well thank you Grandfather," said Kotoko.

"By the way my dear is there anyone special in your life at the moment?" asked Yoshio.

"You mean like a boy?" asked Kotoko.

"Who else would I be talking about?" asked Yoshio.

"Well there is someone, his name is Yuki Fukuyama. He's a prodigy really both with playing the violin and in art. I'm due to see him in concert not this weekend but the weekend after," said Kotoko.

"Lovely," said Yoshio, "Tell me what have your brothers been striving to achieve in all these past years?"

"Well Hansuke or Han as we've come to call him over the years has decided he wants to be like Mother and become a lawyer. He studies very hard at it and we believe he's going to make a great one someday just like Mother," said Kotoko.

"Oh really?" said Yoshio, "Very good. And your other brother, what is his name?"

"Yasha," said Kotoko, "He's taking after Father and wants to maybe take over him as the C.E.O. of Hitachiin Software. Of course if that is the case both he and Father are thinking of changing the name." She noticed her grandfather suddenly look a little bit annoyed.

"So your father's doing well I take it?" he asked. Kotoko could hear the sound of bitterness in his voice.

"Yes he's doing very well," she said timidly.

"Hmm," muttered Yoshio, "And is there anyone special in their lives?"

"Uh well I don't know if I should share that since again I don't want to sound like a gossip," said Kotoko.

"Please I would like to know," said Yoshio.

"Well Han has more or less started a relationship with a girl named Seina Ryuujin," said Kotoko. At that she noticed her grandfather perk up.

"Any relationship to Oki Ryuujin?" he asked.

"Yes, her granddaughter," said Kotoko, "In fact we're scheduled to have dinner with their family on Friday. Mrs. Ryuujin seems to like the idea of the two of them being together." Yoshio started to smile again.

"Very good," he said, "And your other brother, the one that apparently has taken after your father?"

"Uh no I don't believe Yasha is involved with anyone else at the moment," said Kotoko, which wasn't a complete lie considering that Yasha was avoiding Hisoka now.

"Hmm the poor boy," said Yoshio.

'I wonder if Grandfather has any ideas as how to deal with Yasha lack of wanting to come out,' Kotoko thought.

"Grandfather, I have a question," she started nervously.

"Yes, my dear?" The old man responded with a creepy smile.

"What do you do, if you know someone who has a secret that he wants to reveal but he's scared of how others will treat him if he does reveal it?" She asked.

"Well my dear, is this person an Ohtori?" He asked.

"Yes," Kotoko admitted.

"Ohtori's should not know fear. However if this secret were to hurt the Ohtori pride it best be kept hidden. Otherwise it should come out," Yoshio growled.

"Oh very well then," said Kotoko.

'That's helps a lot,' she thought.

"Who are you talking about anyway my dear?" asked Yoshio, "One of the members you are hoping to protect by being named heir."

"And if it is?" asked Kotoko.

"Just what is going wrong with these family members?" asked Yoshio.

"It's sort of personal Grandfather," said Kotoko, "And like I said I am not some normal gossip hound like say my aunts who would like to dish out anything juice they can screech out." Yoshio chuckled softly at that comment.

"Very good my dear," he said.

"Um Grandfather I hate to be rude but I should really be getting home," said Kotoko.

"Yes it is getting late and I can only assume you have school tomorrow," said Yoshio also looking at his watch, "It was nice finally getting to meet you face to face. If it wouldn't be too much trouble ask your brother Han to come over and see me. I would like to hear how his relationship is developing with the Ryuujin Girl."

"Yes of course Grandfather," said Kotoko as she stood up, "It's was nice to finally get to meet you as well." Yoshio smiled brightly at her.

"Anytime my dear," he said.


As Kotoko headed down the stairs she saw her grandmother walking past.

"Kotoko, you're still here?" she asked in surprised.

"Well yes um Grandfather asked to see me," said Kotoko.

"Your grandfather?" said Rika in shock, "what did he want to see you about?"

"He wanted to talk about my bold act over asking you to name me your heir," said Kotoko.

"Of did he?" said Rika looking upwards, "So what did he say?"

"He said he may want to back me up in persuading you to name me as heir," said Kotoko.

"Did he?" said Rika, "And did he ask for anything in return?"

"Just to make sure I bring pride to the family and its name," said Kotoko.

"Hmm, well you in either case you should be going shouldn't you?" asked Rika. She walked Kotoko to the door, "If your parents ask tell them I kept you because I got caught up in conversation."

"Are you sure?" asked Kotoko.

"Yes very much," said Rika.

"Okay," said Kotoko.

'My grandparents are very peculiar aren't they?' she thought as she drove home.


It was dark when she finally got home. She barley walked into the door when she was greeted with a, "And where have you been young lady?"

"Oh Father!" she said jumping slightly at seeing at her father waiting at the door with his arms crossed.

"Where have you been young lady?" Kyoya asked again.

"Didn't Mother tell you?" asked Kotoko, "I went to see Grandmother."

"Yes but I didn't think you'd be this late with visiting her. You still have homework to do don't you?" said Kyoya sternly, "Was there anyplace else you went other then your Grandmother's?"

"No," said Kotoko.

"Really so no side trips to a "friend's" house?" asked Kyoya.

"Are you suggesting I use my visit to Grandmother as a ruse to sneak over to Yuki Fukuyama's house?" asked Kotoko, "I can't help but feel offended by that! If you don't believe me you can call her yourself and confirm I was there the whole time! I can't believe you don't trust me like that! If it was Yasha or Han that was out late you probably wouldn't even be bothered!"

"What's all the shouting?" asked Haruhi running out of her office.

"Father thinks I used my visit to Grandmother's a ruse to go and see Yuki!" said Kotoko, "He doesn't trust me at all! I find it offensive! I thought he had more confident with his raising abilities that he would raise me not to do something so petty!"

"Well kind of late honey," said Haruhi, "What were you doing with at your grandmother's for so long?"

"I um got caught up in a conversation with her," said Kotoko.

"For this long?" asked Haruhi.

"Yes it happens you know," said Kotoko, "And if this conversation is over I would like to be allowed to go do my homework if that's alright?"

"Yes go ahead," said Haruhi. She looked up at Kyoya, "Why were you so suspicious?"

"I'm her father it's my duty," said Kyoya.

"Yeah I would think you would be the last person that would assume your daughter would be sneaky in that sense," said Haruhi, "However if you keep acting like this around her I wouldn't be surprised if she does start doing that."

"Hmm," said Kyoya.

"Oh Mother, Father," said Kotoko hurrying down the stairs, "I have a question."

"What's wrong dear?" asked Haruhi.

"Did something happen to me and my brother when we were born?" asked Kotoko.

"Well yes remember? You were born early," said Haruhi.

"No I mean did something happen besides that?" asked Kotoko. Both Kyoya and Haruhi looked at each other.

"What would make you ask that honey?" asked Haruhi.

"I may have heard something while over at Grandmother's that something happen between Grandfather and Father after the three of us were born," said Kotoko.

"Yes there was a little bit of a falling out with the two of us," said Kyoya, "But it's nothing to do with you and your brothers. Now then weren't you supposed to be going off to your homework?"

"Yes," said Kotoko heading towards her room. She got it done in a flash.

"Well I guess I didn't have to worry so much," she said once she was done. Then she looked at her computer. She couldn't help but wonder if maybe she should look up more about her and her brothers' birth. She started researching and gasped at what she found. She raced out of her room, and banged at both her brothers' doors.

"What?" asked Han opening the door annoyed.

"This better be important," said Yasha.

"I found something you two should see!" said Kotoko.