Arthur Kirkland sat primly in the library until the clock tower went off to announce much to the Englishman's horror the fact that he was late. Not caring anymore about his precisely neat notes he'd been meticulously taking he slammed the book shut and hurriedly stuffed said book and notebook into his bag and promptly ran out off the library much to the librarian's displeasure .
Arthur: Bliemy, I can't believe I lost track of time! There's no idea what those tossers will do if I'm late;knowing them it well b esomething petty and snide.So I better be prepared…
At least that's what Arthur told himself as he grasped the door of music room three but when he opened the door nothing could have prepared him for the tropical paradise awaiting him inside. Complete with chameleons and an assortment of plants to prove it.
"Welcome!" All seven members of the Ouran Host Club said in unison half dressed in a Polynesian assortment of cloths and flowers. Any customer would have been thrilled but poor Arthur was thrown back, wasn't it December? He collapsed on the floor in a state of depression and defeat cursing the rich bastards.
I wasn't prepared….
"It's just Arthur. You're late asshole." Lovino Vargas scolded uncaring to the fact his fellow club member had an obvious dark aurora of pain surrounding him. At the Italian's statement the Brit looked up, pulled a calendar seemingly out of nowhere and began flipping rapidly through.
"Your one to talk its December what's with you gits!" He cried holding out the proof of his distress like the lifeline it now was. Dealing with this group was going to be the end of him…
"Furnaces and Humidifiers work wonders." Kiku Honda smiled, proud of the result of his efforts.
"When its cold outside everyone loves to visit the tropics during the winter where just bringing it to them!" Alfred grinned from his chair placed perfectly in the middle.
"That's exactly what I said Amerique, and besides men should not hide their superb physique under peu flatteuse couches Angleterre." Frances Bonifay said walking over to place a hand on the Brit's shoulder actually seeming to sparkle during his speech. Looking at the pair, it was truly like light and dark with the Frenchman aura actually sparkling and the Englishman's utter black cloud of despair. "A prives oasis of well scented men to protect our mademoiselles from the harsh winter."
"Were the heroes Artie looking out for the damsel's needs, you know? Could real men sit back and let general winter break our ladies hearts? I know I can't!" Alfred whined getting up from his perch to join Francis in explaining their 'good' intentions.
"I suppose your intentions are good but the frogs," He paused to look at said frog in distaste. "Are another story." Arthur said shuddering at the very thought of what exactly could be running through thatman's mind, it scared him. Alfred just grinned doing another hero pump to show his happiness.
"Non, my intentions are pure I am from the country of l'amour after all.' He laughed his obnoxiously French laugh.
"And yet, it is America and my own country whose national flower is the one typically associated with as you say l'amour. Where as yours is a simple lily." Arthur said coldly causing the air to literally deflate from the Frenchman and him to blow into a corner of the room. Alfred laughed in his big obnoxious way. Arthur had made it pretty clear he was still mad at Francis ever since the wallet incident and seemed to enjoy messing with the man.
"Very nice Arthur, hey are you excited about the party?" Antonio laughed goodheartedly at his friends defeat.
"Party?" He shook his head 'no'. "What party?"
"Yeah, the Host club Christmas party. We do it every year." Alfred jumped up and down excitedly.
The Private Ouran Institute…
Where linage is king and money is queen. To sum it up sweetly, those with wealth have time on their idle hands; the host club is a place where seven such idlers who are as handsome as the gods, and a poor scholarship student who owes them eighty thousand dollars, present a unique and elegant form of entertainment to the bored young ladies of the school. In short The Host Club…
Back to the story…
"Oh how cruel even with my lustrous skin, shiny as ivory, with youthful well toned muscles draped in such finery as a Balinese king, are so humbly modest compared before your own radiance my goddess."
"Oh, Francis…" One of the surplus of girls blushed gazing lovingly into the Frenchman's eyes, despite Arthur's harsh words from before Francis was clearly still into being the lady's man. Sparkling for his customers; near tears at his own words even though it made no sense whatsoever and in fact seemed to be more for his own ego.
Francis Bonifay, Forth Year Class A
"So what happens at your Christmas parties?" A blonde girl asked bouncing up and down. She was a first year and was excited for her first Host club party, since it was only opened for highschoolers.
"It's the best! We rent out the Great Hall and have awesome Christmas cake and food. I set up a casino too!" Alfred replied, also bouncing.
"Of course they'll be dancing to." He said absently (he wasn't as into that) but then realizing his female patrons interest turned on his radiant kingly smile full blast taking her hands. "Promise me you'll save your first dance for me."
"Oh, of course Alfred I wouldn't dance with anyone else." A childish grin graced his features and he let out a loud 'awesome' much to Kiku's disproval.
Alfred Jones, Second Year Class A (King or Hero of the Host Club)
"Si, it should be fun, right Romano!" Antonio smiled happily poking his foul tempered Italian on the cheek three consecutive times. Then promptly stopped with a dense love struck stare just before he would have been smacked, the angry Italian's hand still in the air. "Though I'd rather be with just you, Lovi."
"Don't say such things, tomato bastard!" Lovino huffed dropping his hand and turning to stare out the window. It didn't touch him at all, no none. Except a minute later with a light smile he whispered something that sent his client's and Antonio's hearts soaring in glee. "But you're right I'd like that…"
"Eeeeeeeee!" The two girls squealed ear splittingly loud marveling in the love.
Antonio Fernandez Carriedo, Fourth Year Class A and Lovino Vargas, Third Year Class A
"Gawd you're so cute Italy!" An American customer gushed looking down at her favorite hosts attire.
"Veh~ Isn't this lei cute? The flowers are from Bali." Feliciano explained gently patting the yellow flowers covering his bare chest, and then noticing his best friend passing by, rushed over to the blonde German. "Germany! Germany! Germany!" He called jumping into the husky man's arms, placing a matching lei around his neck. "Veh~ We match see!" He smiled, sadly such cuteness was too much for one girl, she swooned and would have fallen if not for her friend.
FelicianoVargasAndLudwig Weillschmidt,ThirdYearClassA
Those four are peculiar… What exactly is there relationship?
"Sounds like the customers are really getting into it, more than usual!" Arthur cringed exasperated by all the shrieks of joy hoping he didn't drop his tea tray as he walked up to Kiku and the blonde standing next to the Japanese man.
"A little heat and skin is a wonderful combination."
"Did you come up with this tropical project, Kiku?" Arthur questioned, at this the blonde boy bristled staring directly at the dark haired boy.
"I have no authority in the matter all the decisions are decided by Fransu san and Captain America san. An early idea was dressing up as Santas sadly we switched to this one" Kiku responded, using the nickname Alfred had just earlier that week decided on, whilst avoiding the question and lying about his opinion on the original Santa idea.
"Again! Tell us what you think Kiku not someone else's!" The blonde yelled, shockingly the club's heartless bold scribe looked scared. Arthur was shocked at the club's vice-president sudden change, nearly forgetting his question.
"It would not have been profitable. This was much more fisable and far worth the trouble of putting a book on the tropics in full sight at the meeting you missed, Arthur san ." He sighed going back to his brown notebook letting it out, hoping to be saved from being shot.
This guy is the club's shadow king…
Kiku Honda, Third Year Class A
"I thought it was something like that…"
"Yes, well Arthur san this is Vash Zwingli he helps me manage the club's finances." Kiku ignored the comment. The Swiss was scarier than himself, what with rumors of him shooting the frog for even coming near a second year girl from Class C. Of course he didn't actually hit the Frenchman but instead had just scared him off, which Francis still moped about.
"Nice to meet you." He extended his hand which gladly Arthur took.
"Are you two friends?" The simultaneous no caused many a head to turn briefly towards the three.
"No, we are just business partners via our parents." Kiku said calmly readjusting his poker face. "By the way, why are you not in your Tropics Outfit Igirisu san? You stand out…"
"Ahh… well I just couldn't shake the fact that it's winter!" The commoner lied waving his hands back and forth trying to convince the rich. The real reason was he didn't feel comfortable in such a skimpy thin cloth, it just made him feel awkward.
"That will be another fifthty customers to your growing quota."The British man would have broke out in a slew of colorful curse words if it wasn't Kiku and for the fact it would do nothing to help, for he was not going to wear that outfit, no matter what. So he'd just reap what he sewed.
"Well it's always a pleasure to talk to you Kiku, your budget was of course nearly spot on. I don't see why the top of the class would need me to check." Vash sighed already knowing it was just a stupid formality in order to keep up their family's relationships. If he could he'd have rather just gone home.
"As you well know it's always best to have two, look over anything to make sure there are no glitches Vash san." He smiled, knowing full well that he had purposely made the mistakes the Swiss had corrected. They both knew that fact. As the blonde third year was about to turn and leave, a small voice stopped him dead causing his eyes to widen in shock.
"Umm… pardon me, mister Arthur is it almost time for your next shift?" The commoner turned to look at the speaker. she was cute but quite plain compared to many of the other girls in the school. She had green eyes like the Swiss before him and even the same haircut as the boy. Perhaps they're related?
"Oh! Big brother you're here." She beamed; confirming to Arthur their relation till Vash spun around and spoke.
"Lili we are not related and excuse me I must go."A sudden flash of hurt appeared on her face then vanished just as quickly as Vash did.
"Bye big brother…" She whispered.
What just happened…?
"Tout simplemente inacceptable…" Francis said in French a frown on his face from his perch at the head of the table.
"Could you stop moping wine bastard and help plan this crappy dance party." Lovino scolded happy to not have to censor himself (though he failed more often than not) since the customers had all left.
"Si amigo, you need to just let it go. It was bound to happen, I mean her friend has been an absolute Arthur fan since day one of his hosting. It's no surprise she'd eventually bring Lili along, si?" Antonio tried consoling his best friend in his high spirited way. While Arthur silently made the connection on who they were talking about; the blonde girl who had joined Miss Eva and had been forsaken by the Swiss man.
"Are you really jealous I took 'your' customer?" He scoffed hoping the frog would prove him wrong, for he was on a thin line for staying in the Brits good graces.
"Non that's not it at all mon ami! I've just wanted to see how the fleuré panouie guiding her to maturity like a gardener!"
"In short frog, that's exactly what you are, jealous." At this Francis let out a few more wails of protest and a couple of insults each one to be shot down by Arthur until…
"Fine mon cher then you dress up as my fleur. With out your giant caterpillars you'd look like a girl anyways!" He said trying to upset the Englishman.
"Bloody hell, are you daft? I'm male!" Arthur yelled, at this point Alfred couldn't even pretend to listen to Kiku's plans for future club themes and budgeting he just laughed.
"It's kinda true Artie you look kinda like a girl! Big brother wants to see you dressed up to!" He grinned bouncing up and down around the shell-shocked Brit.
"Maman wants!"
"I don't give a fuck what either of you want! You're not my mom, and you are certainly not my brother let alone my big brother! I'm bloody older git, and I'm a bloody boy!" He yelled causing everyone to stare shocked at his language.
"A gentleman should not say fuck!" Francis cried grasping the shorter boy's shoulders and shaking him.
"Dad, Artie has a potty mouth!" Alfred grinned looking directly at Antonio.
"Dad?" Two equally confused voices said in unison.
"Yay were a happy family!" Alfred cheered tackle hugging all three of his freshly made family for a group hug, adding Lovino for good measure. This of course caused many shouts from each member of the 'family' making it seem like no more planning would be done till the least person Arthur would ever expect bellowed over the chaos.
"Sit down and shut up! Can we get back to the planning?" Ludwig yelled naturally succeeding in getting them to do just that. Once they had all again sat down with their appropriate sorryies (except Lovino who refused to apologize for something he didn't start), he addressed Kiku to continue.
"Thank you Doitsu san." He sent a slight bow then continued. "Now as you all know dancing is a requirement for the ball. I know Alfred kun is not skilled on this point, Arthur san are you?"
"I'm a gentleman of course I know how to dance." He huffed while the frog just snickered at the gentleman part.
"Socially?" Kiku asked looking directly at the blonde. Arthur grew silent
"Well do you…?" Francis grinned at the Brit's obvious discomfort.
"Umm…It's not like it affects my quota right? So uhh… I'll pass. I never really liked parties anyways." The poor man stuttered slowly retreating towards the door.
"Oh, no Angleterre!" The frog smirked wagging his finger, a glint of evil flashing in his eyes. "Every host is needed."
"Yeah Artie if I gotta, you gotta to!" Alfred agreed whining when the Brit didn't look convinced he switched tactics. "I'll cut your debt in half if you dance with me. I learned so much last year, I can help you." He buzzed trying to give the little blonde incentive to go, not wanting to take his lessons alone and liking the idea of dancing with his foulmouthed Englishman.
"It's learnt git and I-i'll do it…"
"Yay! It'll be awesome Artie! We'll learn together!"
"Just lovely…" Arthur moaned already dreading the lessons. Of coarse such dread blew right over the American's head and he just beamed at what he assumed was true happiness from Arthur's comment.
To be a gentleman Lesson 1 'Dancing the basic steps is essential'
"Very good Arthur now right, left are you sure you've never had lessons?" Eva Werner praised her student. He was surprisingly a fast learner, already leading her across the floor of music room 3 only occasionally needing a reminder.
"Thank you."Arthur smiled pleased with himself. While her other student however was moping in the corner staring out the window. Alfred was literally dead of emotion.
"Has he even moved since I left?" Antonio asked returning from the library.
"No, the stupid asshole hasn't. Like he could even do the boy's part, while Arthur did the girl's, idiot."
"Veh~ I don't see anything wrong with that." Italy smiled leading the husky German across the dance floor enjoying the music.
"The goal was for them both to learn the boy's part… and you two are a special case." Kiku sighed at his friends; to say they had a strange relationship was putting it lightly.
"Thank you again Eva sorry you got picked for this, would you like some tea?" Arthur asked once the song had ended for their couple minute break. "Lili would you like some as well?" Being a good host he addressed the poor girl who'd been dragged to his lessons by her friend.
"I don't mind." Eva smiled happily taking the cup. Lili also took hers with a small nod of thanks. "Besides this way we get to monopolize your time and I must thank you for letting Lili come, even though she trips over her own two feet." Eva laughed while her friend smiled lightly.
"She's moving back home soon… this way I get to spend time with you both." Suddenly the blonde girl's hands began to shake and spilled some tea on her pale hand.
"Lili are you alright!"
"I'm fine." The quite girl responded with a grimace, it stung.
"Arthur san, since your lessons are almost done please would you escort her to the nurse. Alfred san you're needed for your lessons." The Japanese man said walking over to the club's king lightly poking his cheek. He was still dead.
When a hero sets his sights on something expect despair unless he succeeds…
"Nurse." Arthur called into the room leading Lili gently behind him.
"I'm sorry the nurse is out… she should be back shortly." A familiar voice replied turning around to face them with a box of Band-Aids in his hand. It was the Swiss man.
"Lili what happened is that a burn?" He asked noticing how she held her hand, heading towards her bristling to help and doing just that dressing her hand. Leaving Arthur to wonder if he should go back, he decided on staying and helping. When Vash was all done he smiled happily at her.
"I'm alright now big bruder, thank you." She smiled back, but with that one sentence he sobered and frowned.
"Oh, well then I've got to get these back to the teacher you'll be fine." He hurried out the door briefly holding up the Band-Aid box he'd come for. After a moment of silence Lili couldn't handle it anymore and started to cry silently.
"Big bruder doesn't like me anymore…" She whispered lowering her head to let her hair cover her face while Arthur stared on dumbstruck not knowing what to do. Cautiously he walked towards her and took her up in an embrace.
"I'm sure he doesn't hate you?" He gulped praying it would help.
"I'm such a burden to bruder, he's always been protecting me and now I think he…" She sniffled. "He doesn't like me anymore." She turned to cry on his shoulder while he rubbed her shoulders.
"You like him don't you." Arthur said quietly of course she did they were related weren't they, wide doe eyes looked up. Then looked back down to nod 'yes'. "Well if he's always protected you I'm sure he does to." He smiled down at her finally bringing back her own.
To be a gentleman Lesson 2 'Always be chivalrous and helpful to those in need'
"Everyone what do you know about these people." Alfred called to attention the hero helping squad, holding up two pictures, one of Vash and the other of Lili. Leaving Arthur to wonder again why exactly he had felt compelled to ask for the git's advice. He was bound to do something stupid…the Englishman had to wonder how exactly he was in charge.
"They are very close childhood friends, so close Lili chan refers to Vash san as her brother." Kiku said calmly presenting his notebook over to the American wondering, why he bothered if the idiot never even bothered to look at it. Arthur on the other hand was flabbergasted, staring at the Japanese man. He'd really thought the two blondes where related.
"Veh~ they recently were betrothed by they're parents, they're so cute." Feliciano smiled happily with a forkful of pasta.
"Princess Lili is as her namesake suggests average in looks and lineage. Her grades are superior so in summary Class C." Kiku continued seemingly unphased by his friends interruption. "Though she's again very studious, some flaws are her mousey and passive nature overall she's very…"
"Plain." Every member besides Arthur said in unison.
They have no mercy bunch of snots…
On a side note…
Lineage and grades determine an Ouran student's class. Due to the special status of scholarship student Arthur is in Class A.
Back to the Story…
"So there we have it." Francis said simply.
"Huh?" Both second years asked confused as to what they were supposed to see.
"Though all flowers are beautiful, the cause of Vash's coldness towards Lili is because a future, with such a plain flower is an unwelcome prospect. Likely he's trying to get her to call off the engagement." He dramatized waving his hands around.
"How long have you all known about the engagement?" Alfred asked feeling bad that he hadn't caught on even though the book again had been presented to him with said information.
"It's in the customer background section of that book I give you every weekend. It was just not important tell now."
"I tend to keep track of all our fleurs."
Perverted frog of course you do.
"But Switzerland is a nice person and he's always liked her." Felciano said sadly pausing in his favorite treat to look at his blonde friend. "Why would he hurt Lili, Germany?"
"I don't know either Italy."
Arthur looked at the floor he didn't know what he could do to help; it was obvious the two blondes were both hurting the question was why? He doubted it was as simple as what the frog said. Alfred on the other hand glistened with even more heroicness than before. This couple needed a hero's help.
One week later… December 24, 5:00 P.M., Main Hall, Central Building
"Ladies thank you all for coming I hope you like all the hard work we put into tonight! Without further ado I give my heroic approval for the partying to begin!" Alfred bowed first as the lights came on then as practiced the rest of the club did the same. The girls and few boys all clapped their approval. The host club always provided merriment.
"We wish you all to enjoy yourselves and welcome the chance to dance with you all, the lady who wins the most chips at the end of the night from Alfred san's casino shall be crowned the queen of the dance and be rewarded a kiss from King Alfred." Kiku supplied filling in the gaps the king had forgotten.
"Oh I forgot, thanks Kiku! Do your best babes…" Alfred winked holding out his hand causing a ripple in the sea of young girls. He was just so charming.
Once the introductions were given the music began and the guests began mingling, in some cases dance. Francis had already succeeded in stealing a poor sap's partner leaving the young man to wonder why again he'd come. Oh, yes because all the girls where there, he grinned spotting a fine red head. Alfred however was nervous and not wanting to be asked to dance, just yet, pulled Arthur aside to the refreshment table, eyeing the high class doughnut holes; Kiku following closely behind. Though it was more like a buffet with a staff to man it and everything,
"Hey Artie, why don't we eat something?" He grinned already pulling out a plate.
"America san you are supposed to be dancing…" Kiku sighed, wondering why he'd bothered scheduling dance lessons if all Alfred was going to do was eat the night away. Which given the opportunity he might.
"Uhh… I'll dance after I show Artie some of the high class stuff we got, yeah." He bluffed poorly actually believing he'd convinced the Asian.
"Umm…it's quite alright Alfred I really should entertain the guests." Arthur said logically, seeing as the girls paid for him to do so.
"Aww… Artie come on there has to be something you'd like to try. I mean we have like a lot to chose from." Alfred whined taking the cordial Brit's hand and dragging him along the table. "Anything look good or is there something you've always wanted to try?" Alfred came to a holt turning to look at his now blushing employee.
"Well I don't think…" Kiku smiled now sure the Brit would find nothing and therefore force the king to focus on the task at hand. He was wrong. "Is that Sheppard's Pie!" Arthur exclaimed noticing the pastry completely brightening, while the Japanese man completely darkened.
"What's that? It looks awful." Alfred asked staring suspiciously at the pie.
"You are correct sir; it is indeed Sheppard's Pie." One of the buffet servants smiled sending a pointed look to Alfred and a warm smile to Arthur solving the problem.
"I thought so. May I have a slice then; I haven't had some in awhile." Arthur asked going off in a mini fantasy dream of when he last convinced his family to let him attempt it. He thought it came out splendid, Peter thought otherwise though. In fact Peter seemed to hate much of his cooking…
"If Artie's trying some, I want some to!" Alfred grinned at the new game as the server cut him and Arthur a slice. Kiku just looked away not showing his annoyance; no he would always keep his poker face. Arthur took a bite, and immediately blossomed into a heavenly state complete with angles throwing flower petals at his bliss. Alfred on the other hand choked, as his world seemed to become grayer. It was awful…
"Ughh… What's in this?" Alfred asked disgusted at the same time Arthur asked delightedly 'My lord what's in this?'
After the attendant sent a frown at Alfred he smiled and answered in a way that sent the poor man to collapse with one hand clutching the tabletop in desperation. "The best sir, Wagyu beef, an-"
"Did you say Wagyu beef!" Arthur whimpered, the poor attendant was now desperately worried for the poor young man.
"Artie, what's the big deal about this wagoo stuff?"
"What's the big deal? A pound of that beef is worth more than…." He screeched mortified, clutching his face. "And I ate it!"
"It's just beef…" Alfred pouted.
"America san it's time you mingled with the customers for a bit. Igirisu san I trust you'll do the same, once you're done with that." Kiku said taking the American's arm beginning to drag him away.
"Wait! What did you call him?" The American yelled a little too loud actually breaking Arthur out of his despair.
"Igirisu?"
"Yeah, that! It sounds so cool, that's England in Japanese, right?"
"Yes, why?" Kiku was now thoroughly distracted wondering what the club's king was thinking of. Likely something they'd all regret.
"…Iggy-resu." Alfred said quietly then turning his head to look at his favorite plaything. "I like it, Iggy for short though. It has a flare to it." He laughed and before anyone could correct him on his inappropriate pronunciation or use of a nickname, he headed off to sweep one of his customers off her feet.
"I am soo sorry Arthur san." Kiku bowed apologetically then hurried of.
"I'm going to kill that damn Yankee!"
And so began the birth of Iggy… much to Arthur's dismay
The party was going splendid, besides Lovino and Arthur's potty mouths, all the guests seemed to be having a good time; driving poor Arthur in to a state of exhaustion from trying to keep up.
He had to re-retreat to the refreshment buffet for a cup of tea, which in his book was a god send, that they even had tea for the occasion. After fetching a nice cup of Earl Grey he went to an inconspicuous spot to stay out of the way and hopefully Kiku's gaze. However instead of his corner being empty he found a certain blonde girl hiding out.
"Lili?" He called gently, getting her to turn away from staring at the snow falling outside.
"Oh, Mister Arthur you startled me."
"I apologize it's just, why are you not enjoying the party." Lili glanced down at her feet and Arthur's heart went out to her, she was cute.
"I don't really like parties, I only came because of Eva. But she's dancing with Stephen she's liked him for awhile." She turned back to the window and he, back to his tea. When he was done he placed the cup back at the table and returned to find her.
"Well Princess Lili would you care to dance?" He smiled holding out his hand, she turned to stare at it for a moment then smiling she took it.
"Roger." Ludwig said quietly watching Arthur and Lili as they came out of there hideing place.
To be a gentleman Lesson 3 'Always find ways to make the world smile'
Arthur led her out to the dance floor and as they reached the middle of the dance floor a gust of wind ran and snatched Arthur up. To say Lili was shocked, was true. She panicked looking around for her host.
"Arthur?"
Lili: Mister Arthur's been kidnapped?
"Here he comes?" Francis grinned as Ludwig burst open the door caring a kicking and cursing Arthur on his back.
Ludwig set him down in front of the small group awaiting Arthur's arrival. The Englishman turned to glare at the group. "You didn't have to be so rude. You could have just asked me to come!" Arthur huffed.
"Who cares, just change into these." Lovino said annoyed, not looking at the Brit as he handed over a green bundle of cloths. Italy gave Arthur a light push into the makeshift changing room before the Brit could even look at the bundle. When he did he turned pale, groaning.
"Bloody frog…" Said frog smiled evilly, from behind the curtain.
"Hurry up mon cher, if you want your quota lowered we've got to move on schedule."
"But why, do I have to do it." Arthur groaned already beginning to change.
"Because your still the club's dog tell your debt is cleared, your climax is in twenty minutes before the climax of the party. We've already called Vash san to the designated classroom." Kiku explained again they'd all already been over the plan before. Arthur had protested then to.
"Veh~ be sure to find out his true feelings out ok!" Italy smiled spinning around in a circle to the amusement of his friends. He was a kindhearted boy, he'd actually offered to where the outfit Arthur was now in, but Francis insisted the Englishman do it.
"Ok, I'll do my best." Arthur opened the curtain just at the same moment Alfred burst in to say, "What's taking so long?" He and everyone else was struck dumb by the Brits cuteness.
Francis had picked out a simple green dress with a teal flower and bow on the neckline. He'd also provided a long blonde wig, made to look like Arthur's messy hair but longer, including the straight cut bangs now covering his enormous eyebrows. The Frenchman had even given the Brit a green bow to tie in his hair, which Arthur had done. Overall the effect was extraordinary and made a few of the club member's blush and the Frenchman's nose to drizzle blood.
"Alfred?" The Englishman approached his classmate with a slight blush, trying for the last time to weasel out of the plan. "I look ridiculous are you sure, this is the only way?" For a minute the American couldn't speak but only stare at the boy…well girl, before him. Then shaking his head he snapped out of it.
"Nope! Sorry Iggy, but it's the only way, right Francis?"
"Yes Amerique, the only way. My plan is full proof."
"See Artie it well work, and if you succeed I'll minus some of your debt, ok?" The Brit nodded. Then with a look of adorable determination Arthur set out on his part of the mission.
Arthur dressed as a girl is too cute…
Arthur found the classroom dark, with only a hint of moonlight coming in from the window. That was where Vash was, by the window. He turned when he heard the door open blushing slightly at the sight of Arthur.
"You're the one who wrote this letter? You're a bit different from what I imagined." Vash said his face still red.
"Letter?" He handed it over and Arthur read the monstrosity. It read:
Love, Love! Ever since I first saw you, my love has been going super love, love! Tee-hee! As if there were eternal cyclones and never changing typhoons, my heart has been swirling with winds of love!I want to meet up with you in Noah's Ark ~noda!~Noda!~Noda!
Love, Alice
Never trust anyone but yourself to write a love letter…
Who… wrote this…? And What is Noda?
The above letter, is a collaborative collaboration of; America, Italy, and Japan.
"I thought you were a crazed fan girl… where have I seen you before?" Arthur jumped from reading the letter, waving his hands wildly.
"We haven't this is my first time talking to you!" Arthur laughed nervously.
"I'm sorry." Vash said, sadly. Arthur looked up questioningly. "Even though you gave me this letter, I won't be able to answer your feelings. There's already a girl I cherish." Vash continued looking down, avoiding Arthur's gaze.
"That girl is your…" Arthur looked away pretending to be hurt.
"She's not my girlfriend. Actually, she must be tired of me."
Why?
A few months ago…
"I made you this big brother." Lili said, holding out a small bundle wrapped in paper. "It's likely not good but mother's been helping me so I can take on the business and so I wanted to make one for you. I made us matching ones." She was nervous her arms shaking as she looked down at the floor. Smiling he took it.
"Thank you." Gently he took it. "But we are fiancée's now Lili and like when I promised to be your brother, I will love you no matter what and I will protect you." She blushed as he kissed her forehead and headed to his bedroom. She was so happy until she relized she'd given him the pink nightie that was supposed to be for her. She'd gotten his white pajamas. But Vash never questioned it and wore it always as his treasure.
But as time went by Lili still only, referred to him as her big brother and seemed to drift away. She even forgot to mention her move back home. So how, could he force her to marry him if she didn't want to be wed? She was to kindhearted his Lili to tell him straight out, so it was up to him to push her away and make it seem he didn't want her either. Then he'd be able to set her free.
Present day
"Are you sure you saw Mister Arthur come this way?" Lili asked as Alfred dragged her by the hand through the hallway.
"I wonder Lili why, you are not with Vash?" She stopped abruptly shocked.
"He doesn't want me there; I'm always just a burden… I want to change and become stronger for big bruder. That's why I'm going home to become a better wife for him." Alfred nodded he understood that.
"Have you told Vash, why?" She shook her head 'no'. "You should I'm sure he'd love to help you. From the moment you wanted to change, you've started to and it's my opinion he'd have loved to do it with you." Lili nodded excited with this new prospect, as soon as she made sure Arthur was ok, she'd find Vash. "Arthur I think is in there." Alfred nodded to the door.
"No matter what I do, she doesn't care that way for me. I'm just her big brother… I know it might seem selfish to push her away and let her break off our engagement bu-"
"You're right that is selfish." Vash was stabbed in the heart by an orange arrow.
"Pushing her away without telling her why, is completely unreasonable. You're hurting her like that. If you have such strong feelings for her, why is it necessary to shove them aside? Have you even told her how you feel, or why you're upset? You two need to just work it out." Vash was shocked and without thinking moved his hands to grab Arthur's. He'd said exactly what the Swiss needed to hear. But the classroom door opened startling them both to turn, and look at Lili.
"Lili?" She took in the scene, Vash's hand inches away from Arthur's.
"Oh, I'm sorry…" Tears began to form, she blinked them away. "I'm sorry I interrupted you. I-i…" She broke down tears falling and turned, running for an escape.
"Lili." Vash stared at where she had been seconds before then ran out after her. "Lili!" That was not supposed to happen. Arthur ran two tripping over his heels and would have hit the ground painfully if not for a certain American.
"Ow, aren't you making things worse?" Arthur yelled angrily at the American ignoring his throbbing leg. He was positive he'd twisted it.
"He went after her, like a true hero would." Alfred said staring in the direction the couple had run off in. For a moment the Brit continued to frown then gave a light smile.
Our Ouran Host Club exists to bring fortune to girls. Right, Alfred?
Lili and Vash were each running as fast as their feet could carry them. She trying to escape and he trying to catch her and never let her go. Their chase had led them out into the courtyard near the Great Hall where the dance was still going on.
Lili was slowing down right when, all the guests where beginning to turn their heads to see the surprise show the Club had prepared for their amusement. The exact moment the clock struck midnight, when all heads where turned in anticipation two things happened. One Vash grasped Lili's hand pulling her into an embrace. And, two lights came on. Placing them both in the spotlight, as sleigh bells from above brought everyone's attention to a flying sleigh.
"Merry Christmas, everyone!" Forth year Tino Väinämöinen dressed as Santa Clause, called down from his sleigh rigged to 'fly' (it didn't really fly, it was more like a ride in an amusement park) across the courtyard. "Have you all been good this year, I know you two haven't." Tino laughed calling down to the spotlight couple. "What with making each other worry, but if you two make up right now, Santa will over look that." Everyone turned to see what the couple would do. Slowly Vash released Lili's hand.
"Princess Lili, will you give me the honor of this dance and being my wife." She stared at him and then with the happiest smile on her face she took his hand as music began to play.
"Hahaha! Love is most magical at Christmas time and when you're good, you get presents from Santa." Tino smiled dropping presents of various sorts down from his sleigh. "These are from the Host Club to you all, Merry Christmas!" Guests rushed out of the hall eagerly grabbing the gifts, to discover things like; stuffed animals, candy, picture books of the club members, and other things that raised their sprits. Meanwhile, some guests joined the spotlighted couple in dancing in the yard. When the song ended Vash stared lovingly at his fiancée.
"I love you. I always have Lili." Lili smiled tears of joy running down her cheeks.
"Now it's time for the biggest gift of them all!" Alfred called to everyone's excitement. "The Princess with the must chips from the Casino is…Princess Arisa." Arisa squealed in glee heading up to the balcony to claim her prize.
"However there has been a change…" Antonio smiled, glancing at the Englishman sitting with his foot up in bandages. He indeed had twisted it and now was watching the festivities from a chair Ludwig had pulled outside.
"The blessed kiss from our king has been instead changed to be from Arthur Kirkland." Francis grinned.
"What!" Both underclassmen yelled.
"Because Kiku, said it would be entertaining." Both forth years said as one, nodding.
"I'll cut your debt by a third. Which if I were you, I wouldn't pass up. Seeing as you can't continue dancing." Kiku said, from his notebook glancing briefly at Arthur's bandaged leg. The Japanese man had already said, since Arthur couldn't dance the rest of the party he wasn't cutting the debt.
"Oh, well it's just on the cheek." He muttered to himself, it wasn't like it mattered. With the help of a makeshift crutch Ludwig had gotten from the nurse Arthur made his way to a blushing Princess Arisa, bending leaning in towards her cheek.
"Hey, you don't think this is Britain's first kiss do you?" Feliciano asked. Both Alfred and Francis perked up in alarm.
"WHAT!" They said together running to save Arthur's lips.
"Stop that kiss!" They ran into each other tripping down the stares, pushing the lips they were trying to save into Arisa's. When both idiotic blonde's looked up from the pain of falling it was to see the two kissers jump apart blushing and the girls who'd been watching the arrangement squeal running to congratulate their friend.
"Artie!" Alfred wailed crying, he'd failed at protecting Arthur's first kiss from being a silly arrangement.
"I was going to kiss her on the cheek… my first kiss…"
"Non! I wanted Angleterre's premier baiser!" With an angry gleam the Englishman turned with a sucker punch and hit the Frenchman into the sky, luckily all the customers where to engrossed in Arisa's joy to see him land in a bloodied heap.
"Alfred…It's quite alright. It was just a kiss, but you are not much better than the frog." Alfred just rolled on the ground in agony.
Even though my first kiss… was by strange circumstances, the night has been magical and we helped Lili and Vash find each other. So everything's fine I guess, mom.
"Merry Christmas."
AN's:
Hello guys, I know it's been a long while but as promised I made you another episode of Hetalia Hosts and in time to be a Christmas present two! Hopefully the spelling and grammar was better. Thank you for waiting for it and of course showing interest, I hope you enjoyed it and now for some explanations.
The rose reference at the beginning- I'm pretty sure most people deem the rose the flower of love, not the lily. (At least I do) So I just wanted to bring that up. XD
Lili and Vash- I chose them for Kanako and Suzushima for the main reason of their being cute together, and I just felt they fit into that situation. However they didn't fully fit. *shrugs* I just did not see, Lili as the two good for Suzushima, Kanako. She strikes me as a bit plain, ergo the flower reference France makes (I'm pretty sure Lilies are considered plain.) So as you could tell that was reverse… I also had Arthur meet Vash much earlier than in both the Anime and Manga. Vash might potentially return in later episodes.
Their Family fortunes are Vash is the son of Banker as well as a gun company. Lili's family is in fashion. Which is why, she was practicing and made Vash the nightie.
Eva- She's just a pure Oc Character made to be Lil's friend and guide her to the club. I doubt Lili would have gone on her own. She might show up again.
The Nurse Scene- Mainly with this one I just wanted to let you know, I debated heavily on wither or not Arthur would comfort her. I deduced, yes, because seeing as she's crying and he always seems to be brotherly/motherly to America and other nations he would try helping.
The family- this was also debated heavily…. So please be kind if you don't like grouping. If you want specific reasons of how I divided them into their families of pretty much Axis vs. Everyone else, I'll tell you in Omake theatre if you ask.
Wagyu Beef- Ok there is an actual pie made in Britain that is really expensive, that the one Arthur eat's is based off of. It uses yes, the allusive rare Japanese beef. To understand why it's rare, look at the size of Japan's suitable farm land as well as their population, though they also ranch some in other countries (not much though). Also note they raise their cow's gooood. The beef is expensive!
Cross-dressing Arthur- I know what fem-England looks like but when ever I look at her I'm sorry I just don't think she looks like England. I mean his hair is messy not neat like hers and pigtails just seem bad. Not to mention why does England suddenly need glasses just to cross-dress. A lot of the other fem-nations make since in their alter looks and being a huge England fan I hate to admit it, I don't like his fem. alter ego. So that's why the description is not fem-Iggy, but instead what I think fem-England should look like. On a side note: Part if not all France's family fortune is in Fashion so that's why he got Iggy the outfit.
Brother instead of bruder in past section- Simply all dialog in that part is in German since their at home.
Alfred understanding the 'become stronger for big bruder' thing - Seeing as that's kind of how in Hetalia he feels for England, wanting to be stronger and braver for his 'brother' I figured he should understand. He wants to be the better hero for everyone.
Finland- I switched the ending of Ouran cause, come on it's not a Hetalia Christmas without him. XD
And that's all the explanations damn that's a lot of them. I hope I didn't boor you with them if you read them all and if you have any other questions feel free to ask. Now my loyal fans I believe I shall indeed make another one if you still want more, however I have been concerned about the Renge episode for awhile… Reason being is that I've been wondering if Taiwan would make a good Renge. I don't want to use Hungary yet… and not for Renge so please please let me know your oppnion... cause I don't know her personality very well and I want this to be great. So anyways see you in the After Christmas bonus Omake theater one.
French Translations besides Basics (ie. Country names, no, exc.)
Unflattering layers
Private
Flower blossomed or bloomed.
First Kiss