Disclaimer: I do not own The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya but I own Kotaro.
Here is chapter 6 for all you who are into reading my story honestly I didn't think I would go this far but the reviewers and my friends kept me thinking._
Chapter 6-Revelation
I awoke in a hospital bed again. Nothing was moving at all and it would be very relaxing if I wasn't so tired of seen it. If I had a choice between this and going back to school, I'd choose to go back to school. There was a knock at the door.
"Come in."
The door opened revealing the one and only, thank god, SOS Brigade. Kyon still looked like he would rather be on his own time. Haruhi looked rather cheery as usual. Koizumi still wore the same smile. Nagato still had the same look as always but I was used to it now. Mikuru still had a look of worry for me despite the fact I told her I was going to make a full recovery.
"Hey guys, you're early today. Is there some special reason?"
"Of course there is, anything the SOS Brigade does is special Kotaro and visiting you in the hospital is no exception."
Same old Haruhi but I do have to admit she treats me well. I think it's just because I'm in the hospital. Thats when I noticed the box, sure it was a normal box but I got a feeling it was the reason for the visit other then my well being.
"Well thank you, by the way whats up with the box?"
"I'm glad you asked."
She abruptly shoved the box at me and motioned at me to open it. It contained five brand new kimonos and a note addressed to me.
You are to wear these to school from now on.
Haruhi
I looked around at everyone. Haruhi wore a big smile on her face. Kyon smirked like it was funny. Koizumi and Nagato wore the same expressions as before as did Mikuru. Is she ever gonna stop worrying?
I took one of the kimonos out and along the sides, back, and front it read "SOS Brigade". Are you serious? I looked at Haruhi for some form of conformation. She had a look on her face that clearly said "Yes and if you don't wear them it will end in a penalty." Great…
"Do you like them?"
"Of course I do Haruhi, but wouldn't it be even more effective if everyone had to wear the logo?"
"We aren't allowed to Kotaro. We have to wear the actual uniform and we can't change that. Look at the bright side at least they don't all look the same."
"I wasn't worried about that at all, but thank you all for the new kimonos."
"Not a problem Kotaro, just hurry and recover and get back in school so you can attend the meetings. Oh, they have something they wanna talk to you about."
Haruhi then left the room and a serious atmosphere invaded the room. I suddenly felt very uncomfortable. Koizumi then broke the silence.
"So Kotaro, we believe it's time for you to tell us where you're really from."
"How would you know if I wasn't from where I claimed?"
"Well most people think thats true but we are different. Kyon if you would explain to him our situation."
"Why me? You could explain it better anyway."
"Would you rather me ask Asahina to do it?"
"Fine, fine I'll do it. Bastard."
I only barely heard that last part and I'm sure Koizumi did too but he paid it no mind.
"Well it's hard to pick a starting point so I'll just get down to it. Koizumi is an Esper, Asahina is a time traveler and Nagato is some kind of alien unit trying to figure out auto evolution or something."
Now that would be hard to believe if I wasn't an oddity myself. Kyon kept speaking.
"I'm just a normal human and Haruhi is the center of the universe we just call her a goddess."
"Is that so? That could be why they never debriefed me because they didn't want me to say no."
"What are you talking about?"
"Well you are right in assuming that I'm not from here. I was a higher up in a company in the future and yet they pretty much cut me off and left me here in the past to make sure I didn't do anything more they disapproved of, which all I did was make the company better and they didn't like me because of it."
"That makes no sense Kotaro, I would have informed if they were sending someone else back."
"I get where you are coming from Mikuru, but I'm not from the same time, if at all the same future. I didn't even know what to expect when I got here in the least."
"I see, so you were basically fired and to do so they sent you back with no means of returning and on a false assignment?"
"Yeah you have it right Koizumi, although the assignment details now point to Haruhi so there was some truth in them but like I said I have no means or want to contact them at all."
"So are you just another bystander then? Or do you plan to stick around and help us?"
"Of course I'm going to help, I have to live in this time anyway so I'll help anyway I can."
With that the deal was struck and I became an official member of the "Save the Future" operation. Everyone looked relieved other then Nagato who never showed any emotion at all, but at least I knew why now.
"Kotaro"
"Yes Nagato?"
"Suzumiya is not to be informed about any information in this transaction."
"Understood"
I also understood why she always uses techno babble to talk all the time. Now that I know that I was bound to this group made me realize I'm bound to the survival of the universe as well.
"So what happens now?"
"We'll go back to attending school and going along with Suzumiya."
"I see, well I hope I don't end up back here again. Sorry for worrying you all."
"Don't worry about it, the doctors said you will make a full recovery and you can be back in school at the start of next week, which is two days from now."
"Thanks for reminding me Koizumi. Now I have to think about all the work I have to make up."
"Anything to help put your mind at ease my friend."
"Ok now you're just messing with me."
"Kotaro"
"Yes Kyon?"
"I never thanked you for saving me so thanks."
"Not a problem, just do me a favor and buy the brigade lunch or something, after I recover of course."
"That wouldn't be too hard seeing as I usually do anyway."
"It wouldn't be like that if you would just be on time Kyon."
"Shut it Koizumi."
Kyon glared at him and we all started to laugh. If Kyon was always late I would never need to pay. Speaking of money I'm going to need a bike. Walking is nice and all but if Haruhi drags us all across the city I'm going to need one eventually.
The doctor came in and said I could leave anytime I felt was a good time. I asked the others to wait outside while I changed. I walked out in one of my new kimonos and well they laughed.
"Looks good on you Kotaro."
"Shut up Kyon it was all I had other then my blood stained one I had on when I saved you."
"Oh Kyon just for that you get to wear the one I got for you as a penalty for insulting Kotaro's."
"What the hell Haruhi?! I though you left."
"I did but I forgot to give you yours and instructions on when you have to wear it."
"Not fair, why does this always happen to me?"
Kyon left to change.
"Thanks Haruhi, that was brilliant."
"Anytime I just love messing with Kyon."
Kyon came back out in his new kimono and we did the polite thing and didn't laugh. Our eyes however were having a field day.
"Stop mocking me."
"Sorry Kyon it's just you look so nice in that thing much better then I do."
"Hey Haruhi why doesn't Koizumi wear one of these as well?"
"Hm? Thats an easy one I couldn't find one to suit him."
"So only Kotaro and I have to wear these things?"
"Don't be silly I got one for Mikuru as well."
Haruhi pulled out another box and gave it to Mikuru. Where is she getting all these boxes anyway?
"Don't just stand there go try it on."
"Y-yes Suzumiya."
She went into a room to change.
"Haruhi are you serious? You're really gonna make us wear these?"
"Yeah on Sundays except for Kotaro he can wear what he wants on Sunday since he will be wearing them during school."
"Lucky me I guess too bad for you though Kyon."
"Whos lucky? Last time I checked you had to wear them five times a week wait don't we go on Saturday too?"
"Not anymore Kyon the school said only Monday through Friday now."
"Is that so? I though today was a holiday, hey wait a second why are we all in uniform then?"
"Because I said so Kyon don't you remember? Idiot."
"This coming from the person who drags us around all day looking for zombies and aliens."
"I really hate to break up the lovers quarrel but keep it down this is still a hospital after all."
"Whos having a lovers quarrel?!"
Both Kyon and Haruhi shouted it at me at the same time just making it seem more truthful and they both knew it and proceeded with the old turning their backs to each other bit.
After their little outburst Mikuru came back out and joined us. The kimono fit her perfectly and showed off her features enough to make a passer by chance a second look.
"It looks very nice on you Mikuru."
"Th-thank you Kotaro."
"Ok you two enough of that it's time to go."
"Where exactly are we going Haruhi?"
"I'm glad you asked Kyon. We are going to the diner for lunch to celebrate Kotaro's recovery."
"And who will be paying for this little outing?"
"You will be of course Kyon."
"Why me, and why did you answer for her Kotaro?"
"Well for one it's how you're gonna pay me back and two I'm sure Haruhi will be in full agreement with me, right Haruhi?"
"Of course I am, Kyon you will be paying for lunch but as per usual we will cover our own bus and or train fares."
"Do I look like I'm made of money to you Haruhi?"
"Well you always pay anyway so yes you do."
"I need to invest in a new internal clock."
"Or you could just wake up instead of sleeping all the time."
"What are you suggesting Haruhi?"
"That all you do is sleep or did you not get it the first time?"
"Ok, ok you two you two lets get out of here and get to the diner."
"Yeah I agree with Koizumi, come on Kyon you too Haruhi."
"Thank you Kotaro."
And with that we left the hospital and walked to the train station and got on the train, Kyon ended up paying because Haruhi demanded it anyway. We got off the train and walked to the diner that was our destination. We ordered, ate, and talked about anything we felt like talking about. Needless to say this was on of the best days I've had for a long while.
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