Kanoi: Sorry the update took so long, I've been really busy lately with both good and not so good things, but I'm back now!
Kaoru: -hugs Kanoi-
Kanoi: ...?
Hikaru: We'll make you all better. -hugs Kanoi as well-
Kanoi: Huh...?
Kaoru: Because you hurt your back again. -coos at Kanoi-
Kanoi: Okaaaayyyyyy... ANYWAY! -tries as best she can to speak with two overly dramatic twins dangling off her- It has been brought to my attention that I didn't explain the relationships between the host club members and their wives(or fiancee in Kaoru's case) very well. Aside from Tamaki and Haruhi, all the marriages are arranged, so yes the boys (and also their wives) may not be the most loyal in the spousal department. Anyway, on the the chapter!
Kaoru: Kanoi does not own Ouran, but she does have back pain...
Hikaru: So instead of suing, send her pain killers!
Kanoi: ... -.-
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Haruhi stared in ill-concealed horror at the child in front of her. This was it- the test of her abilities as a motherly figure.
"Thank you so much, Haruhi-san," Morinozuka Kana said with a smile, hand on her nine year old son's shoulder. "It means so much for us to have someone we can trust watch Makoto while we're gone, right Takashi?"
Mori grunted in response which caused a slight feeling of relief to wash over Haruhi, a very slight feeling.
"It's no problem," Haruhi assured the Morinozuka family shakily.
Kana smiled at the brunette woman and then leaned down to place an affectionate, motherly kiss to Makoto's forehead. "Now be a good boy for Haruhi-san," Kana said kindly and patted her son on the head.
"Yes Mama," Makoto replied in his childishly innocent voice.
Kana stood, gave another quick "thank you," hooked her arm through Mori's, and the two went off on their merry way, leaving Haruhi in a very large house with their son. Haruhi knew there was no way this could turn out well, even if Makoto was the son of the ever stoic Mori. Haruhi turned her attention from the door the Morinozuka couple had disappeared through to the child in front of her.
"So Makoto," Haruhi said with a weak smile, "what do you want to do?"
Makoto stood straight and said one simple word- "spar."
"Excuse me?" Haruhi asked, though she wasn't quite sure what it was about the simple answer that befuddled her so much.
"I wish to practice my sword fighting skills by fighting with you," the small boy reiterated.
Haruhi's smile became even more fragile. "Um… How about a movie instead?" Haruhi asked nervously.
The little boy nodded, expression as stoic as his father's.
Haruhi sighed in relief and led the boy to a rather large and well equipped entertainment room. Haruhi made her way to the cabinet full of movies, and as she browsed through them she asked the boy she was babysitting, "What would you like to watch?"
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," the boy answered emotionlessly.
Haruhi paused in her scanning of the movies, nodded to herself, and then skipped over all of Tamaki's movies (which consisted of movies such as The Little Mermaid, Lion King, and Cinderella- one Tamaki said reminded him of Haruhi). After a moment Haruhi pulled out the movie and placed it in the DVD player. She then settled down on the couch with Makoto to watch the movie.
!#$&()
As the credits started to roll, Makoto looked to his left to find his chaperone gently snoozing. Quietly, so as not to disturb the other occupant of the room, he slid from the couch and out the door.
!#$&()
"Haruhi… Haruhi, wake up," Tamaki whispered as he gently shook his napping wife.
"What is it?" Haruhi asked wearily.
"Kana-san and Mori-kun are here to pick up Makoto-chan. Where is he?"
Haruhi suddenly snapped up, honey eyes wide as she frantically scanned the room for the child.
"Oh no! I lost him!" Haruhi cried out, greatly surprising Tamaki. The blonde was not used to such an erratic reaction from his wife.
"Haruhi-san," Kana sing-songed as she popped her head into the room, "How was my little angel- Eh… where is he?"
"Um… well… you see…" Haruhi stuttered as she searched for an answer.
Tamaki, seeing his wife's distress, quickly jumped to her aide.
"Well Kana-san, apparently Haruhi and Makoto-chan where playing hide-and-seek. Haruhi was just about to start looking for him," the blonde supplied with an airy smile.
"Ah, I see," Kana said jauntily.
"Mama…" came a small voice from behind the bright woman.
All heads turned to the dark haired child who had appeared behind his mother.
"Ah, sorry to spoil your game but it's time to go," Kana said to her son.
"Of course, Mama," Makoto said with a nod.
Kana turned back to the Suoh couple, her bright model's smile in place. "Thank you very much for watching him, Haruhi-san. You have no clue how much of a relief it was knowing our darling son was in competent, trust-worthy hands."
"It was no problem, Haruhi was glad to do it. With our own little one on the way it was good practice," Tamaki answered.
Kana smiled brighter as she said, "Oh, that's right, you're pregnant! Well, if you ever need any help I'm only a call away, Dear." She then led Makoto to the limousine where her husband was waiting.
When she heard the door close Haruhi suddenly broke down sobbing, giving Tamaki quite the start.
"H-Haruhi, darling, what's wrong?" the blonde questioned worriedly.
"I'm going to be a horrible mother!" wailed the brunette. "I can't even take care of a nine year old, how on Earth will I manage a newborn?"
Tamaki smiled lightly and then wrapped his arms around his beautiful, yet emotionally unstable, wife.
"You're going to be a wonderful mother," he assured her.
Haruhi looked up at Tamaki, eyes big and tear-filled. "How do you know?" she sniffled.
"Because I know you," Tamaki answered, "and you're amazing at whatever you try, no matter how new or different if is to you. Heck, you even managed to be a guy for three years."
The stunning blonde then placed a light and loving kiss to his beloved wife's quivering lips.
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Kanoi: So there was something for all of you who wanted to see more mood swings from our beloved heroine. Don't worry though, there are still many more to come (from everyone).
Hikaru: See, I told you Haruhi wasn't mother material.
Haruhi: Excuse me!?
Hikaru: EEP! -runs off with Haruhi chasing ofter him-
Tamak: -prances in- I've got it!
Kanoi: Got what?
Tamaki: Muggles are like commoners!
Kanoi: ...-sweatdrops- Oi, Kaoru...
Kaoru: -also sweatdropping, put at his brother and Haruhi- Yes?
Kanoi: I say we blow this looney bin, you with me?
Kaoru: You know I am.
Kanoi & Kaoru: -walk away, leaving the chaos behind them.