Monday had arrived. Haruhi sat at her small kitchen table, oblivious to the cold the morning had brought. In her hand she held half a piece of toast with a few nibbles marks, while the other half lay forgotten and cold on her plate, the butter completely melted in.

"Harhui!! My darling daughter, you seem sad! Anything daddy can help with?" Haruhi felt herself heaved into a bone breaking hug before being placed back in her chair, her father grinning sheepishly at her.

Haruhi smiled and took a convincingly large bite of toast to show she was ok. She felt it stick to the back of her throat but she ignored it and smiled at her father. With a painful gulp she forced the toast down her throat feeling the friction of the two make her eyes water.

"I'm fine Dad, I just don't feel like breakfast yet". She glanced at her watch and winced slightly as her tummy gave an unpleasant turn.

"I have to go; otherwise I'm going to be late! I'll make Curry for tea ok? Though I will be late home, I'm staying behind to use the library! Bye"

Her father reached out to touch her shoulder but Haruhi had already zoomed towards the cloak cupboard and was quickly rummaging around for something warm.

With that Haruhi darted out of the house, swinging her coat over her arms as she ran. Once she was at the end of her street she slowed down to a halt, her need to get to school on time and her want to not be anywhere near the place were battling against each other. Finally Haruhi scrunched up her face and carried on walking down the street.

The school gates were dawning nearer, the building that normally looked welcoming and sunny now loomed down at her in a menacing manner, almost as if the building itself was also rejecting her.

Come on Haruhi, this is your dream! You mothers dream! Don't let it slip out of your grasp.

"I know" Haruhi replied to herself in a small yet determined voice. And with that Haruhi entered the gates.

--xx--

Haruhi felt people's cold glares on her as she walked towards the main doors. She felt herself shudder but was determined not to show it. She was almost there when something caught the comer of her left eye. Turning she saw it gleaming in the morning sun on a small looking girl. The girl was laughing at some remark her friend had made and turned ever so slightly, but it was enough. With the suns blinding rays gone Haruhi could see what it was.

"HARUHI!!"

"Haruhi come over here!"

She could hear people shouting her in the background but her eyes were still transfixed in horror at the girls dress. There, near the top of her dress, was a small white badge with the words GET THEM OUT in red writing. The girl carried on laughing without a care in the world, her blonde wavy hair blowing in the wind. Unknowing and uncaring that she had just caused someone untold pain.

Haruhi spun around, now she could see them everywhere. Males and females of all ages were all sporting the hate-filled badges, each one laughing and chatting among themselves completely indifferent to the discriminating vile items they were showing of on their chests.

Someone grabbed Haruhi's shoulder and Haruhi turned to see a concerned looking Tamaki shake her. The rest of the host club followed, each surrounding her and leading her towards the door. Haruhi was still in a state of shock as she was lead to the music room.

"Haruhi are you ok"

"Haruhi, we'll catch the bastards ok!"

"Haru-chan, what they did was really mean"

Each of the hosts had their own words of comfort but it didn't help Haruhi too much. She knew this was coming, since Friday she knew something like this was going to happen. That didn't stop it hurting however.

The twins looked at her in dismay. "You stay here today Haruhi."

"Yeah, well bring you the work you need"

"No!" Haruhi said, shocking herself over how cracklings her voice sounds.

"But Haruhi..." started Tamaki

"No, if I start hiding then they've won. That's what they want don't they, 'Get them out'. They want to weaken me and try to push me out of this school. I am going to lesson like normal no matter what! Even if I can't continue the Host Club for a while.

Kyoya gave a small smile to himself before looking up at her

"Fair enough Haruhi, we respect your wish. You had better get going the bell is about to go." Haruhi nodded and smiled bravely before walking out of the room. Karou and Hikaru looked at each other and then hastily followed her out of the room.

Mori had remained silent the whole time. Inside his blood was boiling, he had never left so angry in his life. How can they do that to her? How can she be so brave out it?!

He clenched his fists in silent rage, he wordlessly vowed.

I WILL find out who is doing this and put a stop to it.

--xx—

The day was passing relatively smoothly, or at least smother than it could have been. The badges could be seen everywhere and Haruhi was still receiving hurtful comments or just nasty glares but nothing beyond access. It was dinner time when one certain confrontation happened. Haruhi was heading towards a free table when a girl bumped into her.

"WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!" She squealed, only then drew in closer and whispered in Haruhi's ear

"I'm not keen on commoners, but I don't believe you're bad. Sorry"

Her friends were quickly with her, each sneering at Haruhi with looks of contempt.

"Is the commoner bothering you Myia?" One scowled.

Myia laughed, "No, I can handle this, all commoners need is a firm hand, a bit like dogs!" Her friends giggled and with that she gave Haruhi a shove causing her to spill her drink down her blue blazers.

As the girls turned to go, Myia turned around again to look at Haruhi.

Haruhi could just make her mouth out the words sorry, and then she was gone.

--xx--

Haruhi entered her class and headed towards her seat. As she drew nearer however she saw something lying on her chair. Picking it up Haruhi sat down and looked at it

THE COMMON PROBLEM – Are all commoners bad?

Dear readers, many of you are now starting to understand the extent of how awful these people are. However it has come to our attention that many of you feel that not all commoners are bad, that there are exceptions.

This is a lie. Do not feel annoyed or angry at yourself for being taken in, due to the commoners style of living they are masters of manipulation. You may be friends with one at this moment, and be thinking in your head manipulation, no!

I am sorry to have to tell you this, but someone has to protect you from the terrors that these types of people can commit. If you are still in their manipulative grasp we implore you to break free...

Haruhi screwed up the latest leaflet in her hand; she had vowed to not let it upset her. Standing up she headed towards the bin and let it drop in. The whole class had their attention on her as she then turned back and headed towards her seat. Nothing was said, but she could tell they were angry.

Finally the day drew to a close and the children were filling out of the gates. Haruhi smiled slightly, peace at last! as she made her way towards the library.

"Haruhi" Haruhi turned at the sound of her name to see Mori stood behind her.

"Ah Mori-kun, I haven't seen you today, how was the host club?"

Mori drew closer, "We have all stopped host activities. Instead we are putting our time into finding the culprits to the leaflet"

Haruhi left her heart beat faster at his words.

"Tha...Thank you Mori" She whispered

Mori blushed himself as she thanked him. Not wanted her to see he looked at his feet, "I will give you a lift home again."

Haruhi smiled broadly, "Ah thank you Mori but I'm going to the library now to do some work. You don't have to wait for me, i may be a while. Plus everyone has gone home now so it is safe"

Nodding and each other they parted as Haruhi entered the library

--xx--

It was drawing close to 6 o'clock. Grabbing her bag, Haruhi carefully began to but her belonging back in. Suddenly she heard a loud clanging sound. It echoed around the room creating an eerie atmosphere.

Spinning around to try and make out what it was Haruhi nervously shouted hello.

No reply came back. Smiling slightly at her silliness for getting worried she picked up the library books and headed towards the shelves. She was putting the last book back when suddenly she heard footsteps behind her.

"Hello Haruhi"

Turning in alarm Haruhi let out a scream of fright as two large boys stood menacingly behind her.

"Wow, he doesn't half have a high pitched scream!" one laughed cruelly. Both were advancing nearer to her grinning wildly.

"What do you want!" she shouted trying to maintain herself.

The both sniggered at her, still coming closer.

"Look at him, talking to us as if we're equal" One grabbed her and shoved her hard against the bookshelf causing a few books to topple off.

"We though you could do with a bit of a cleanup" Said the other and with that Haruhi felt him punch her hard in her stomach. Crying out in pain she began to collapse only to be caught by one of the boys.

"We're not done with you yet!" He cried clasping his hand around her mouth and grabbing her hands. They both headed for the library door, dragging her somewhere.

"Hey dya recon the fountain will get him clean enough?" They both laughed again.

Suddenly there was a cry from behind them, the two boys turned with Haruhi still I their clasps.

"LET HARUHI GO!" Mori leaped and kicked the boy not holding Haruhi hard to the floor.

"OI!, COMMONER-LOVER, DON'T MAKE US HURT YOU!"

Haruhi was shoved to the floor where she lay wincing in pain. There was now a full blown fight between them. Haruhi had never seen Mori look so angry in his life.

One of the boys was sent flying to the floor by one of Moris powerful punches and managed to land on top of Haruhi. Haruhi cried out again as his weight started to crush her. Opening her eyes she saw though his bruised and bloody face, his eyes widen in surprise as he lay on her.

"Your a...."

But he couldn't continue as Mori ripped him of her and punched him again in the head. Screaming both boys took flight and began to run away. Mori looked as if he was about to follow them but then remembered Haruhi lying on the floor and contained himself.

"Haruhi! Are you ok?" Mori's eyes were wide with worry as he scooped her up and placed her on his knees, not thinking about how this position would normally make him blush.

Haruhi looked up at him as a small tear started to trickle down her face,

"Thankyou.. how... how did you know what was happening?"

Now Mori started to flush, however he maintained firm eye contact as he spoke.

"I was worried, I know you said to go but I didn't want to leave you. So I was waiting around, just to make sure you were would be ok. I saw them coming and then I saw what they did" He growled, his eyes turning fierce again.

"This will stop soon Haruhi, I vow I will stop them. I really care for you Haruhi and I will stick by my promise to protect you. I am sorry that I failed today..."

"You didn't fail Mori! Had it not been for you I would be in the fountain around about now. Thank you mori"

Mori gave her a small smile and then eased her of his knee and stood.

" Come, I will take you home. Can you walk?"

Haruhi nodded and leaning slightly on Mori they left the building

--xx—

Just out of sight two people watched Haruhi and Mori walk away from the school gates.

"That Bastard!, how dare he, we'll get him."

He stopped to take a gasp of air, his chest was panging with pain, "And what's up with you, what are you so desperate to tell me?" He said looking at his friend.

"Habai, I don't think he's a he."

Habai looked at him in confusion, "What are you talking about Zanto, Did Takashi hit you on the head or something?"

"No, when I fell on Haruhi I felt something. Habai, Haruhi's a girl!"

...

A/N

Ok, sorry for the wait! I've been swamped with applying to Uni and various horrible long essays -_-

Really hope you enjoyed this chapter, sorry if it was a bit long and hope it wasn't boring in parts, its mainly setting up the next chapter! Please read and review and tell me what you think!!

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