A/N: Here's chapter 4, enjoy my evilness!
Maku: I hate my life
Gold: You know you love it! After all, I love happy ever afters!
Maku: Fine, anyway, Gold doesn't own OHSHC but she does 'own' me.
Gold: Don't worry, Kyoya will in the end, just don't know if it'll be you or your heart or what-not.
Chapter 4: Enter the Scientists
I awoke with dread building in the pit of my stomach. Something was going to happen. I don't know what or when but something was going to happen today. I got up and quickly took the dreadful shower and got dressed. I was up before Ranka and Haruhi so I made a simple breakfast of toaster waffles. I'll be the first to admit that I can't cook because no one has ever taught me and I have no grace when it comes to electronics. During my year free, the people I stayed with tried to teach me but I was such a mess that it just didn't go over well. I was making me a sandwich when Haruhi appeared. "I knew something smelled good," She said when she saw the plate of waffles.
"It's just toaster waffles, I can't cook anything that isn't premade and you just have to heat it. My guardians from the US tried to teach me and it didn't go over well," I said and she chuckled.
"No one is good at everything," Haruhi replied as she started eating.
"That's true," I said and added some chips, a pickle and some granola bars to my lunch box.
"That's an American lunch isn't it?" Haruhi asked as she watched me make my own lunch.
"Ya, I don't have to use electronics when I make this so I don't have to worry about anything. Plus I was craving a sandwich this morning," I answered and she chuckled again.
"It's nice to know that I'm going to have a nice brother," Haruhi said and I smiled a small smile.
Last night when Ranka gave me the papers to sign, I had a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach and it was still there this morning, but I still signed the papers because I knew that this dark cloud wasn't going to be around forever. The result of last night was Ranka rushing off to a convent store to see if they had any cake to celebrate with and he ended up not only with cake but a quart of ice cream as well, free of charge. That was definitely an interesting night. "I still can't believe that they gave him free ice cream," I stated and she laughed.
"I can. We've known them forever and I'm sure they were excited to hear that you were joining the family," Haruhi said with a smile and I blushed.
Haruhi finished eating and took her plate to the sink. "Haruhi, I'll wash if you want to make your lunch," I told her and she nodded.
I started washing the dishes and Haruhi started to make her lunch when something caught my attention on the news that was playing. "There seem to be some sort of disturbance around Ouran High School today. It seems that some strange people sightings around. Many students have been calling the police about these people," The new caster said and then they started playing a recording of an interview of the chief of police.
"There isn't much to go on but-" Haruhi's cell phone went off, cutting off the interview.
"Markus-san, it seems that Kyoya wants us to wait for the Host's to come before we leave," Haruhi said and I nodded, finishing scrubbing off the syrup.
"I wonder what's going on?" Haruhi muttered as she hung up her phone, and I shrugged.
"I think it's because of me. I mean, let's think about it, strange people show up and from what I understood of the description, they sound just like the people who were experimenting on me…I wonder if Marcella is with them," I muttered the last part but Haruhi heard me.
"Marcella?" She asked, looking over at me.
"Huh? Oh, well um….Marcella is the one who got me out of the lab and is also the one who sent me here to Japan. She was the one who helped me through my year free in the states as well. You could say she's my guardian angel in some ways," I answered here as I continued to ponder what's going on.
"Well if they are here, I hope nothing bad happened to her," Haruhi said as the rice cooker went off.
"I hope your right. Well I'm going to sit outside and watch for the Host's." I said and grabbed my bag as I went to sit on the stairs to think about the change of events.
By them being here, it meant that either someone had been watching Marcella or that something had happened to Marcella and they found out about her setting me free. Marcella was the only person who was nice to me. To show me the other sides of humans so that I knew that not everyone was bad and that I should always give people a chance before judging them. I pulled my knees up to my chin and rested my forehead on them.
I jumped and almost fell off the stairs when I felt a hand on my head. I looked up to find Kyoya looking down on me. I hadn't even heard the limo pull up; that just showed you how far into my thoughts I was. "You okay Markus-san?" Kyoya asked and I nodded my head.
"Ya, I'm fine, just thinking, I'll let you all know when we are in the car," I said and stood. "Haruhi, the Host Club is here," I called up and I heard a door shut.
"I'm coming," Haruhi called back and we entered the limo, Kyoya allowing us to enter first. Kyoya shut the door and inside were the twins and Tamaki who looked like they wanted to jump me to get answers and I honestly was so terrified that they would, that I curled against Kyoya.
"Markus-san, would you please release my jacket from your death grip. They promised not to force you to answer their questions," Kyoya said pushing his glasses up on his nose to cause the light to glimmer off them.
"I'm not sure that they are going to keep that promise," I replied back as I loosened my grip on his jacket.
"I'm sure they will," Kyoya replied and I sighed and sat up.
"Well, I'm not sure where to begin," I muttered and Tamaki pierced me with a look.
"How about from the beginning?" He offered and I sighed.
"Well, all I remember from my time in the lab is living in a cage. The only time I was allowed out was for some exercise that was strictly monitored and for them to run tests. My cage was large enough so that I could eat, but that wasn't much." I started off and Kyoya who was taking notes broke a pen causing me to wince from the sharp sound. "Marcella was my main 'guardian' and she was really nice. She was the one who brought me books to read and talked to me about life outside of the lab. She also was the one who got me out of the lab, looked after me for my year out of the lab and got me here to Japan. Haruhi and I are worried that something happened to her and that's why these people are here," I explained as Kyoya continued to write things down after he pulled out a new pen.
"That's a good point. I can look into it but it might take some time," Kyoya stated as he closed the little black book he kept all of his juicy secrets in that I was still planning on stealing.
"Well what are we going to do if they are really after me?" I asked and Kyoya seemed to ponder this.
"I'm not sure if there really is anything we can do about it during school, but I think that maybe you should move in with me seeing as my family owns the Ootori police force. That is the safest place I can think of for you. I also think that we should have some of my men watch over Haruhi and her father when they are not at school since there are plenty of guards around to make sure that nothing happens to the students," Kyoya said and I looked to Haruhi who shrugged.
"I don't see why not," Haruhi stated and I sighed.
"And here I was just getting use to life being a Fujioka," I muttered and everyone looked at me. "I signed the papers so that Ranka could adopt me. He knows about me so it's all good. So Haruhi and I are literally brother and sister now," I said with a bright smile on my face and Tamaki squealed and hugged both of us tight.
"That's so amazing. Daddy is so happy," He said as Haruhi and I tried to get out of his grasp.
"Can't…breathe," I stammered out and he released us, tears in his eyes.
"I can't believe that you guys are siblings and you didn't tell us," the twins said shaking their heads.
"It just happened last night. I was thinking of telling you guys before club started," I said as Haruhi stared out the window.
Kyoya didn't say anything throughout this whole time. Tamaki and the twins started talking and I zoned out as Kyoya reviewed his notes and Haruhi continued to stare out the window. It wasn't until we got to the school that something interesting happened. The scientists were gathered around the gates of the school and there were many of them. Since I was in the middle they couldn't really see me and since the windows were tinted it helped. I leaned back to hide behind Haruhi and looked out, seeing if I recognized anyone, sad thing is, I recognized every single one of them. "It's them. They are the ones who experimented on me," I whispered and Kyoya looked out the window, memorizing their faces.
Kyoya pulled out his cell phone and ordered his police force to arrest them, explaining that he suspected that they experimented on people, but not sure exactly what. I looked at him wide-eye, fear of what might happen to me if they found out what I was. Kyoya just met my gaze and held it. When he hung up the phone he said "It's ok Markus-san, nothing is going to happen to you. We'll make sure of that."
I nodded my head but I still wasn't feeling all that safe though I knew that Kyoya wouldn't intentional lie to me. I crossed my arms across my chest and gripped my upper arms tightly. Haruhi reached over and put her hand on my shoulder and rubbed small circles on it. Kyoya just kept an eye on me and the others just watched.
The limo pulled up and Kyoya opened the door and got out. I passed him his bag, then got out myself. Haruhi, Tamaki then the twins followed suit and we went up through the doors. We parted ways and went to class but not before Tamaki gave me a hug and the twins gripped my shoulders but surprisingly they didn't make some sort of comment about my situation, maybe they realized how serious this is.
The first half of school passed and lunch rolled around. I was eating my sandwich, not focusing on anything when the doors opened to and I saw other scientists entering. The students around them parted to allow them to walk through. Their eyes landed on me and evil grins spread across their faces. My own face paled and I bolted out another pair of doors and ran like the wind.
My feet carried me to music room three and I tossed my jacket into a pile of who-know-what's that were in the corner and shifted into my cat form and hide inside the piano. Trying to still my erratic heartbeat, I closed my eyes, trying not to cry. Hoping that one of the host would come and find me, but with my luck, that was a long shot.
I closed my eyes and I wasn't sure how much time has passed till I heard the door open. I stilled my body, doing my best to control my tail but it was like it had a life of its own. "I'm serious Kyoya, this is the only place that I can think he would run to," Haruhi said and I heard some rusling around and an 'Ah!'
"Ok, so you found his jacket. Then where is he?" Kyoya said and I popped my head and 'mewed' at them.
They turned to face me and I saw relief flash across both of their faces. I tried to hop out of the piano but one of my hind paws was stuck. I ducked back in and tried to get it out, but for some reason, my coordination was off. I kept pulling and then I felt large hands surround my small body. I turned my head and found Kyoya there. One hand left my frame and got my paw out from the piano wire.
"You need to be more careful," was all Kyoya said as he placed me down.
I shifted back and I think I bruised my foot. "Ya, well that was the only place I could think of to hide since I really didn't want to be caught by them," I said as I dusted my uniform off and Haruhi handed me my coat.
"You were running pretty fast. What happened?" Haruhi asked and I paled.
"More scientists," I muttered and Kyoya looked at me harshly.
"How many are there?"
"Maybe 50, I think. I'm not sure because I didn't get the chance to look around the lab. I was mostly in the cage, remember?" I stated and I know that was mean but I was really tired of Kyoya thinking I knew everything.
"Markus," Haruhi stressed my name out and I understood the unspoken command.
"What? I lived my life in a lab getting experimented on daily! I had at least 10 injections, minimum! The only light that I had in that dark time was Marcella and I don't even know if she is alive anymore since they are here!" I snapped at her and she paled.
"It isn't nice to yell at your siblings Markus-san," Tamaki said entering the room.
I turned to him and glared. "Well I'm sorry that I'm just a little ticked about what's going on. It's just that Kyoya thinks I should know everything that went on in the lab," I stated and started to leave but was blocked by the twins.
"It's not safe for you to head out there right now. Those white-coated jerkwads are still on campus," Hikaru said and I sighed.
"Then what should I do mister know it all?" I said, still angry about how much life seemed to hate me.
"I'll take you to my place. I can get your belongings from Haruhi later," Kyoya said and I growled deep in my throat.
"Mommy, what's wrong with Neko-chan?" Tamaki said hiding behind Kyoya.
"Oh, he's just angry that the vets want to take him away to get him neutered," Kyoya said with an evil smirk playing at his lips.
I turned and would have mulled him if the twins didn't hold me back. "You know that prank you've been planning?" Kaoru whispered in my ear and I knew exactly what he was going to tell me.
"I know and you're going to say that this is that perfect time to do it," I said and they rested their chins on my shoulders.
"Yeup," they said and returned the evil smirk.
"This shall be an adventure, aye?" I told him and they nodded.
"Yes it will," was all the response I got.
A/N: I'm a b*tch. I know. But I finally got him to Kyoya's place which was my main problem. Once he's there his past is fully uncloacked and the plot gets rolling. Yes, there is a plot to this story! Anywho, please R&R, I love that people are actually doing that without my asking, it makes me happy!
Maku: I hate you Emma, I really do.
Emma: No you don't, you love me cuz you get to live with your mate.
Maku: Whatever, get back to working you lazy bum.
Emma: I'm waiting for the clothes to dry/wash thank you!