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Her…uncles…Sora and Kiyoto…she still couldn't comprehend it. She couldn't comprehend anything. Her brain was hazy, her mind jumbled.
For one, to find out that she has uncles! And grandparents! Well, her grandmother came off as a spiteful, conniving woman, but still…she was used to it, from dealing with Kyoya.
Speaking of Kyoya…
It was actually quite entertaining to watch as her grandfather took out his wallet, gave Kyoya the money she owed, and jumped into the limousine. Kyoya stood their, clutching millions of yen with a dumbfounded expression on his face. He had never planned for Haruhi to pay off her debt. No, the hosts needed her to much. And here it was happening, being paid off by an old man who wore a Winnie the Pooh Bear tie and a stick of pocky in his mouth. Amazing…
Haruhi felt that the spiteful grandmother was outweighed by the fun-loving, prankful grandfather. And she knew he was like that already. She may be dense at times, but this she could tell.
The limo pulled away quickly, jeering her into Sora's lap.
"Oh…sorry…" she mumbled as she quickly jumped back into her seat.
"No need, Haruhi. I have a deal for you. Call me Uncle Sora, and I'll help you deal with this screwed-up family. Don't worry about Kiyoto, he hasn't spoken in about…eighteen or nineteen years, ever since Kotoko ran off to go to college and married Ryoji. Something like that anyway!" his laughter was deep and booming.
"But he can hear, can't he?" Haruhi asked curiously.
"Hmm, never thought of it…probably." Sora answered before laughing again. His cheerfulness boosted her spirits…if only slightly. Kiyoto smacked Sora upside the head, a frown plastered on his face. He took out a notepad and a pen and began writing furiously.
Sora, shut up. I can hear you just fine. I've just…taken and oath of silence…Yeah, let's go with that…
"So, brother, it's an oath now? Last time it was a sore throat!" Sora responded cheerfully.
Sora, go die in a hole somewhere in the ground, preferably somewhere nearby…and do it soon.
"But we're going quite fast, darling brother. And unless I bury myself in sand, there isn't any dirt to be soon for quite some time." Sora chuckled.
Oh, we're at the sea already? Kotoko always loved the water, especially the ocean and the lake by my summer home…
Sora's smiled faded into a frown, in remembering his little sister.
"I suppose, Kiyoto-niisan." Sora mumbled before turning around, looking out of the window.
Now that they mentioned it, Haruhi realized they were near the sea. They had been driving for quite some time, so it wasn't that surprising, but Haruhi thought they were heading mainland, not an ocean-side house/mansion thing, whatever it was that they lived in.
"Haruhi, there's something that you should know." Sora spoke suddenly after several minutes in silence.
"What is it…Uncle…Sora?" she asked quietly.
"The Takahashi family is a dangerous business. Everyone is cunning, devious, power-hungry. Especially the children of Kazuo, your cousins. Beware of them, they'll cut you down.
"They are jealous because you are the heir now. As the child of the heir, you were automatically raised to the position of heir. However, Kazuo's children all had to claw their way up, right over their siblings and cousins, to even be recognized by Yoshino. Be careful, they can, and will, make you disappear." If it weren't for his serious tone, Haruhi might have missed the fact that he called her Yoshino, not mother. She had to find out about that later.
Kiyoto tapped her gently on the shoulder, showing her his written words:
Haruhi, there is one more thing. Don't trust Kazuo or anyone besides Sora, Father, and myself. And forgive us, please. We will be forced to do things that will hurt you emotionally and such. It is the Game which Yoshino Takahashi created long ago. It is one of the reasons why your mother fled from us. I just wish she would have let me come along with.
Haruhi, forgiveness is key. Accept our apologizes in advance. Also, don't even trust Sora's or my kids. They enjoy playing the Game, thinking it is nothing more than a simple "game." Yoshino has twisted their thoughts and darkened them.
Haruhi reread it several times, then had the courage to look Kiyoto dead in the eyes. Tears fell from his kind face, looking at the last paragraph continuously.
Once again, they referred to her as Yoshino.
It was dark out, the moon blazing beautifully with its fleet of stars burning just as brightly, or dimly, as they could. Yoshino, Akimitsu, butler-san, and Kazuo arrived long ago.
Apparently, Sora and Kiyoto dreaded coming here almost as much as Haruhi. Therefore, they had ordered the chauffer to "take the long way home" and to drive as slowly as possible.
Haruhi stepped out of the limo with Sora and then Kiyoto following her. Her eyes widened at the sight of the mansion.
It was large, suffice to say. No, large wasn't the proper term. It was elegant, magnificent, and large.
It was shaped in a rectangular formation, and the middle was a giant courtyard that led from the driveway through a large gate. It seemed as if it was four huge corridors placed together.
It was about five stories high, and she just knew that their were sublevels as well. On each of the four corners and above the front gate stood tall towers, starting at the first level and going up to nine more levels, four levels taller than the main part. It was a beautiful mansion, even more than the Suoh or Hitachiin mansions.
"Welcome, Miss Haruhi, Master Kiyoto, Master Sora." Butler-san said, a hugely fake smile plastered on his face.
"Hello, Aito-san. How's little Natsuhiko and Nanami?" Sora asked, curiosity in his voice.
"Both are just fine, master, thank you for asking." after taking their coats, hats, etc., the sickly-looking man left.
"What's with him?" Haruhi asked.
"He despises the Takahashi family. When his son fell ill, he came begging for help. Father agreed to help him, but Yoshino wanted him to pay fully. Yoshino stuck Aito Kudo and Nanami Kudo in an debt that's impossible to pay. You could call it an indentured servant of sorts.
"It was cruel. They barely see their son. Aito was forced to become the family butler, and Nanami works in another mansion mainland as a maid. They barely eve see each other." Sora sighed, disgust in his deep, playful voice.
You shouldn't speak that way, there may be cameras or something. Let's just get Haruhi up to her quarters so we can all rest. I've dealt with this family enough today…no offense Haruhi, Sora.
Kiyoto showed them his message and then walked off, presumably towards his room.
"I'll show you the way then, come with me, Haruhi." Sora sadly smiled as he led her towards one of the towers.
Hmm, Tell Me What You Think (Read: REVIEW!)
I realize that the only OHSHC character right now is Haruhi, but the others will sneak in there eventually. Maybe a little romance involved, no? I'm just bad at romantic relatioships/sex scenes. NOT THAT THERE WILL BE ONE OF THOSE SCENES IN THIS STORY! But, JIC, you know?
Oh, and Yoshino does remind me of Tamaki's grandmother. At least (SPOILER FOR OHSHC MANGA END) those two make up and she accepts him. Hey, I warned you it was a spoiler. NOT MY FAULT.
However, I don't like Yoshino. Is it possible to hate you own character? Also, whenever I think of Sora I think of a certain pedophile-pineapple head (Mukuro Rokudo), so his personality is wacky anway. Kiyoto is just...mute. Maybe he'll speak towards the end!~~~ Maybe... Akimitsu actually reminds me of... I don't know, a pocky-loving, Winnie-the-Pooh-Bear-wearing guy? Kazuo is like a grown-up version of a more Shadow King-like Kyoya. But Worse. Much Worse. And Aito Kudo? I really like his character. Detective Togu didn't make an appearnce *sad face* I'm kind of liking the spineless nitwit.
Review please!~~
WARNING: This is my Ranting Corner. It is not needed to read. However if you're bored or curious, knock yourself out. (I warned you).
Anyway, I just like to rant. Wow, it's late, I have Algebra 1 homework due, History homework due, and English homework due...Tomorrow. Actually, the history and English aren't due for a few more days, and Algebra homework is alway only worth like, 5 points. And even then you don't correct it, you just get a rocketship or a smiley face and 5 points. I love my school. But I'll feel guilty if I don't get it done. Oh well, the English is on adverbs and adjectives.
Oh~ Epic Failure on my prepostions test. I was supposed to write like, 30 prepositions down and I only wrote like, 9 down. EPIC FAIL!~~
And my math conversions test? Epic Fail #2!
I never study. I should, but I don't. DO NOT FOLLOW IN MY FOOTSTEPS!~
Well, yeah, REVIEW Please and give me new character ideas (i.e. Kazuo's brats...I mean lovely children...)
