Chapter 17- Help Is On The Way Part 2

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Kyoya had joined up with them a bit later than they thought he would be back. He did have to do that visit and make a quick call. Still, he was in time and that was all that mattered. In separate groups (to avoid suspicion), they all entered the main tent for the event. Halfway through, just as the Silver Streaks began, Kyoya, Takashi, and Hunny excused themselves and slipped out of the tent.

As he left the tent, Takashi couldn't help but look back to the center of the tent where Sophia was soaring through the air gracefully. She truly is something spectacular. When he spotted Ringmaster in the shadow of the ring, watching, Takashi's fists clenched. He quickly followed Hunny and Kyoya out of the tent. Kyoya stood in a spot hided by the shadows where he could observe the back exit of the tent. Hunny stood guard at the left exit while Takashi stood at the right exit. Both of them were concealed so that they could watch where Ringmaster would take the girls without being spotted. Takashi couldn't help but wish that Ringmaster would take the right exit so that he would know what Ringmaster did with his Sophia before anyone else.

Nekozawa watched Mia soar through the air during her routine. She looked so content in the air. It looked like her act just came so naturally and that was amazing.

"Wow," Haruhi said, "they really are spectacular aren't they?"
"Yeah," the twins agreed, "Not many people could do that so easily-"
"-though after seeing this show a few times, it gets a bit dull-"
"-yet they do different tricks so it at least it keeps our attention."

The twins shrugged and then smirked when they realized that Tamaki was hugging onto Haruhi's arm in fright that Sophia or Mia may fall to their deaths (since there was no safety net).

"Oh~ Boss is showing affection towards Haruhi-"
"-should we be jealous?"

The twins moved closer to Haruhi. Tamaki's face was beat red,
"Of course I show affection towards her! She's my daughter!"
The twins just smirked,

"Is she really~?"
"Stop teasing him," Haruhi scolded.

Nekozawa paid no mind. He focused only on Mia- the way her eyes shined in the dim light, the way her silver hear trailed behind her, the way she moved her body. Nekozawa honestly tried to focus only on her face because he knew that if he focused on other places that his mind might reach a dark place- so dark that not even the President of the Black Magic Club would want to go. Perhaps dark isn't the right word for a prince of darkness doesn't avoid his loyal shadows. No, he was trying to keep his mind out of the nasty gutter. Though, he was a bit disappointed when the act was over.

Kyoya watched his exit intensely. He glanced briefly at his watch, yes their act should be done by now. Honestly, he was sure that he didn't make a mistake at first, and now he knew that he did make a terrible mistake. The first time I try to help someone and all I did was make it worse, typical. He did just want to help, he wanted to reunite the family, and he couldn't stand seeing families torn apart. Though it was horrifyingly clear that Ringmaster was not included in that family picture. Though the Hanschen's, the Host Club, even I, and Nekozawa are included into their family.

When Ringmaster emerged from the back exit, Kyoya made sure to follow silently and steadily. His jaw tightened as he saw the way Ringmaster treated them. He stood behind Sophia and Mia, pushing them harshly with such force that Kyoya briefly wondered if it bruised.
"Come on," Ringmaster harshly whispered.

Kyoya still followed patiently, though he had to admit that his patience was wearing a bit thin. He wanted nothing more than to take down Ringmaster for the scum he was, and the circus if needed. Still, he waited and followed as Ringmaster took the girls into a small train compartment. He waited and clenched his fists. Once Ringmaster exited, Kyoya left to inform the others of the location.


Kyoya pushed up his glasses as he finished speaking.

"Let's get going," Tamaki declared loudly before the twins shushed him.

Still, the 'oh-so-top-secret-spy-team' made their way to the train silently and unnoticed, completed with the James Bond theme song provided by Tamaki. I don't know why I even try sometimes, Kyoya thought briefly. Haruhi wasn't sure how they accomplished it, but they did make it there without being spotted or noticed.

"Is this it," Haruhi whispered and Kyoya nodded,

"Indeed."

Takashi was the first to approach the door to the compartment. He motioned for everyone to be quiet as he put his ear to the door and listened. Hearing only muffled crying, his eyes saddened. He nodded to Kyoya and Kyoya nodded back, signaling that it was okay to open the door.

He felt his heart leapt, knowing that soon he would be reunited with his Sophia. Nekozawa's heart dropped to the pits of Hades in happiness knowing that Mia would be behind that door. However, only one of them was granted happiness as they only saw Mia.

Mia looked up startled as the door opened and Takashi and Nekozawa stood in the doorway. She felt a bit self-conscious, as she knew that her eyes were red and puffy and that she was still in just her circus outfit. Nekozawa didn't waste a second to sweep Mia into a large embrace. He hugged her tightly and he wished that he would never again have to let go of her.

"My moonlight goddess," he whispered.

"My dark prince," Mia whispered in reply with a slight smile.

She kissed him, but parted when she realized that there were more people in the compartment. In fact, the whole host club stood there. Takashi stood out the most to her as he looked so lost, confused, angered, and worried.

"Where is Sophia," Takashi finally asked, his voice filled with worry.

"Ringmaster took her," Mia whispered.

"Where," Takashi asked, his voice didn't waver despite the anger at not seeing his beloved.

"…To his compartment."