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Summer break was just around the corner at Ouran Academy.

I raced around the Host Room cleaning an humming Flyleaf to myself.

I put away the cleaning materials and sat at the large table, joining the rest of the club.

Tamaki stood, at the head of the table and cleared hie throat, "

I rose my hand stated, "If I go as a guest, will I have to play?"

"You can, if you wish?"

"Um... no, but thanks." I rubbed the back of my neck and I swear a light bulb light on top of my head.

"I guess that would work..." Tamaki looked up, thinking, "Yes! That would be lovely! Now, what to wear?"

"We've got it covered Mi'Lord." Hikaru an Kaoru stood, eyes glimmering.

"So, what is Haruhi ganna wear?" I asked, being logical. I'm not the ONLY girl in the Host Club after all.

"A tux, like the rest of you." Haruhi decided.

"So, is there a theme?" I asked, getting to the point so I could go.

"Victorian Age!" Tamaki squealed. "And You, my darling daughter will be the doting damsel in distress when we perform our play!" He ran to me grasping my shoulders, "Won't it be wonderful?"

"I guess... though I can't act to save my life..." I muttered under my breath.

"I shall have to teach you then, my dear!" I sighed, the only way to get through this was to grin and bear it. Grin and bear it... why do those words not comfort me?

"Fine... Can I go now, I need to pick up my painting and I'll be back later." I stood, releasing myself from Tamaki's arms and ran out the door.

I ran to the Art room, trying to get the previous conversation out of my head... and it wasn't working.

How can Tamaki expect me to just waltz on stage and be a stupid damsel in distress.

I walked into the room and grabbed my painting. It was rather large but it was dry, so I was taking it. The top was white and faded down the page to black, where in the middle was an angel. The wings were black and full of feathers, sticking straight out of her back, while the pale body was curled up and the long black hair covered her face. She wore a short ripped dress, not giving her figure it's proper justice.

I sighed and lifted it off it's isle and trudged it out of the room.

The canvas was heavy, really heavy. I had to stop a couple times before actually reaching the music room. I looked up, the door was ajar and I saw Haruhi being sexually harassed by Bennibara and her pack of crazies.

I sighed and walked in the room setting down my painting in the corner and sat on the windowsill. I let one leg hang and the other I pulled into my chest, and wrapped my arms around it.

I had at least five minutes before the leading member of the 'Zuka Club' came up to me and asked what was wrong, apparently a young lady should have such a scowl.

"Who the fuck do you think you are?" I growled, obviously NOT in a good mood.

"Why, I'm Hinako! I just told you!" She smiled to me.

I stood, I was a couple inches taller so I stood my ground and got in her face, "Get away from me." She stood on her tippy toes, coming to my level, and smirked.

"Benio, I think we have a young maiden in need of a good day." She smiled over her shoulder and waved the tallest member over. I sighed and sat back down, looking out the window.

"My dear, you look so glum. May I ask what the problem is?" She bowed before me and took my hand.

"Nothing, just get away from me." I kept my eyes to the slowly growing trees outside.

"I see. Well, I insist you come to our lovely school some time soon, I'm sure we can think of something to cheer you up." I sighed.

"Fine. Just leave me alone." I smirked and kept my eyes to the trees.

"If you wish my maiden." She left, bringing her minions with her.

I kept my eyes to the trees, they were my moms favorite. The cherry blossoms were ready, tomorrow, maybe the next day they would sprout and produce small beautiful pink flowers.

"Bren-chan? Are you aright?" I stood, and patted his head, not even looking at him.

"Yea, I need to talk to Kyouya for a second, K?" I walked away, towards Kyouya, I had to tell him I wanted to go home.

As much as I hated her, I missed my mom. A daughter shouldn't hate her mother, but if you knew her, you would hate her too. So, walking up to Kyouya and poking his shoulder, He turned his head and snipped at me.

"What?"

"I was wondering if I could go home, I didn't know who else to ask, and I thought you and maybe some others could go to America with me... If you wanted..." I asked, getting quieter as my sentence dragged on.

"I suppose I could but you'd have to ask Tamaki if he wanted to go, which I could say already is a yes." He smiled and turned back to his computer. I couldn't help but smile and wrap my arms around his shoulders, kissing his cheek.

"Thank you Kyouya." I raced off to Tamaki.

"DADDY!" I ran to him arms wide open, he stood form his chair and let me come to him I wrapped my arms around his neck and he spun me around then setting me down after a few, fun spins.

"Yes, my darling daughter! What can I do for you?" He asked, patting my head.

"Well, I was wondering if we, as in the club, could go to America! I could show you a whole bunch of family friendly sites!" I told him and let on like I was his daughter, it was much better then my real family so I really liked this.

"Wonderful! Yes, I shall talk with mother!" he raced off after kissing my forehead and me hugging him once more.

I sat were he was previously sitting, folding my arms on the table and resting my head just for a little while...

***Brenda's Dream***

It was dark, the darkest I've ever been in. And I just sat in a corner, scared out of my mind.

But, I was looking down to me, watching my body screech out in fear. I try to console my what looks like, younger me, but can't move.

Suddenly, a door opens, next to the cowering me.

I've seen this before, I know what going to happen and I have to watch.

The tall dirty man walked up to the smaller me, only to nudge her side with his foot. I start crying when he kneels down and strokes my face, I whimper as he smacks the second me's face. I try to look away, not wanting to even look at the scene before me. The girl whimpers once more as he pats her head then smashes the bottle he was hiding against the wall, letting the pieces fall on top of the child. He takes the broken bottle and slowly slashes the side of my neck.

I scream at him to stop, screaming at the top of my lungs, trying to get his attention as he lifts up the girls head and strikes her once more.

I am slowly being pulled from the scene, away from the small child and her step-father.

The scene changes completely, it's my 10th birthday. I'm smiling my fake smile, my long sleeve shirt covering the bruises. I covered my mouth, trying not to break down at the memory.

It chages once more 13th Birthday. I'm sitting in my room reading, away from my party, no one in the living room were my friends, I didn't want to be there, and I just wanted peace.

More change, the room was white and fading to pink, next thing I know, the Host room appeared. It was dead quiet and the guests and Hosts were stills like a painting.

Their faces turned towards me, their eyes completely black except for Kyouya who was still stiff in the corner. I got up, finding that I could move and walked towards him. I touched his shoulder but he kept his face forward. I nudged his stiff form and his head slowly turned to me.

His eyes were wet with tears and his face filled with sorrow. He looked back down at his paper and wrote two words; She's gone...

I jolt up finding my self in the back of the Music room. I lay in Hunny's bed, gasping for air, hands grasping the bed sheets. I flipped off the covers and went out into the main room, which only had Kyouya sitting in a corner on his laptop. I walked over to him and sat down next to him.

"Hey... Where's the crew?"

"They went home."

"What about Takashi? He went home too?"

"Yes, his parents came home and they disapproved of a young lady living in the house. So, you'll be back staying with me... If that's OK with you." He shut his computer killing the light from the room. He stood and looked down at me, "I think you should go change. Then we'll head home."

"OK..."

+Time Skip+

The Ouran Festival...

We all dressed in white. The men, and Haruhi, in old fashioned tuxes with red pocket flowers. I wore an elegant long white dress, similar to the one Taylor Swift wore in her 'Love Story' video. The ballroom was magnificent. Red and white curtains hung and in the middle of chatting families and bored looking fathers, lay a huge fountain were I sat. I sat on the rim of the cold fountain and disturbed the water with my hand. The water was cooler then usual, just above freezing and the tips of my fingers were a slightly purple.

I turned form the water and entwined my hands together, heating my fingers back to normal.

I saw a shadow cast over me and turned, seeing Kyouya.

"Yes?" I asked, with a tinge of annoyance.

"Why are you not dancing? Spreading the room with your smile?" He asked sarcastically.

"I don't feel like it." I turned back to the water, "...not today." I knew what was coming... It was two weeks until the Ouran Fair.

Tamaki was going to leave and marry Eclaire, and there was absolutely nothing I could do about it... But, Haruhi did stop him in the end, so maybe if I just let things ride on as they were meant to be. Maybe, just maybe we could live on and be happy. No worries about people's feelings or how something will or won't turn out.

I don't know, maybe I'm just a worry-wort and think of things to much. But what if something changes because I'm here. What if something, or someone over looks things because I am here.

What if...

The world has too many 'what ifs'.

"Well, you better start feeling up to it. You have young men's dance requests and you can't keep them waiting." He walked away, leaving me to mingle.

I stood and walked around chatting every once in a blue moon just to make it look like I'm doing something.

"Brenda?" I turned around and saw Kyouya again.

"What now?" I sighed and averted eye contact.

"We need to talk." He walked away from me, wanting me to follow.

He led me through the crowd and into the backroom were all the instruments lay covered by dust and sheets.

"What do you want?" I asked sitting on a old bench. He stood with his hands in his pockets and looking up to the chandelier.

"My father really likes you. He doesn't like anyone," He sighed and turned away from me again, "He barely likes me, and all he can talk about is how much he thinks you and I..." He paused but I was sick of the wait.

"You and I what Kyouya? What did he say?" I stood and moved over to him.

"He said that I shouldn't give up so easily... and he pretty much said that if I didn't ask your hand, I wouldn't take over the company. Also, I am not sure of your... feelings and I don't exactly feel comfortable asking you such personal questions." He sighed deeply. I turned him around and hesitantly wrapped my arms around his torso.

"I'm so sorry Kyouya... I really like you but I can't be with anyone right now... I'm not sure I'm ready for such a dedicated relationship, I'm only 14 ya know."

"Yes, I know. But please give it a long think-through, okay?" I smiled up at him and pecked his cheek. I went and danced for what seemed like ages when Mori saved me from this small freshman kid who wouldn't stop stepping on my feet.

We danced and danced until it was time for Prince Tamaki to save me from the evil twin warlocks that captured me. I thought the story line was good, the acting was a little over done, but my solo singing piece was definitely the favorite of the crowd... Or the part where Tamaki saved me from the castle and we rode off on a white horse.

Tonight was not a bad night.

We walked in the Host room after school the next day and guess who showed up.

"Hello, Miss Benio." I walked around her from the door and sat down next to Haruhi.

"Why, hello my dear. Are you ready for a tour of our wonderful school, ladies?" She bowed in front of us and held out her hand for me to take.

"Yes. And Haruhi can come or stay if she likes." I looked over to her and she was in the corner hiding behind a whole wall of furniture "I guess she's staying. Shall we go?"

"We shall." I took her hand and she led me out into he hall with their rest of her merry pack of crazies.

We left the school and headed to St. Lobelia's. The minute we exited the car, a whole swarm of young women screaming for Benio. Through the cascades of women adoring the three main members of the Zuka Club... and their new pet. Benio and her two demon followers showed me around the school stopping only to check if I was still alive.

"It's a really nice school, Miss Benio." I looked from side to side at the tall red curtains, "The curtains are lovely. The tile a perfect fit and the windows are polished beautifully."

"Your only notice is the tapestries?" I looked back to her and sighed.

"I'm sorry, I'm a bit out of it." I smiled and moved on, without them.

We walked on, I not paying a scrap of attention to what they were saying.

"...And if you enter through that door you can see our theater." And with those words I burst through the large oak doors.

And there it was the one thing that would bring my heart happiness. An empty theater, waiting to be filled with laughter and enriched by company.

"I think I better get back to school now." But, my dream would have to wait. I needed to get home, not wander off in the land of my dreams.

"Okay, but we're only half way through the school."

"I understand but my one and only place to be at the moment is Ouran. But thank you so much for the opportunity." I smiled and she showed me to the door. Her assistant would take me back.

Back to Ouran. And back with my friends.

Walking through the pink doors of the Host Club really opened my eyes to the wonderful things I had in my grasp.

A doting father figure. A best friend. Annoying cousins. A savior. A person I could dote upon. And a single love interest.

Tamaki, Haruhi, Hikaru and Kaoru, Kyouya, Hunny, and the one and only Mori.

We were a family no matter what some snooty Lobelia chick says.

"I'm back," I sighed and smiled looking at all the heads rising to meet my eyes, "I'm back."

There was no more complications between us anymore.

"So, when do we get to go to my house?"

Three weeks later, the school year was almost over, we had a week break, then finals, the Ouran fair, then graduation. I was excited and nervous to be heading home. Nervous, being that I haven't seen my mother in nearly 6 months. Excited, being that I had back-ups with me when we leave for Japan again.

At the airport I stood waiting for our flight to show on the monitor. Hunny came up to me I knew we were going to have a serious conversation.

"He really likes you doesn't he? Kyou-chan?" He said grabbing my hand.

"Yea, he does." I squeezed not trying to cry.

"Takashi likes you too?"

"Yea, he does." I smiled hiding my feelings.

"Hmm... What a pickle." I laughed and a tear escaped my eye,

"I know. But, I think I know the right choice..." I looked back to the group sitting in the lobby. Tamaki balling and Kyouya smacking him for making too much noise.

"Is it my Takashi?" I laughed at the seen then remembered the monitor.

"GO BACK DAMMIT!" I sighed and watched it all over again waiting for Tokyo to California to show up.

Hunny dropped my hand and went back to the group.

I watched the monitor again and again trying to find our time and there it was.

Japan - California - 13:00

"One o'clock..." I turned to the clock. 11:30. I went back to the group and sighed realizing they were even more revved then before.

"Tamaki, sit. You two don't touch that and come here. You, wake up. You sit... Okay, now our flight leaves at one so we better be ready."

"Wow, Bren-chan's like a mommy!" Hunny giggled. I sighed a laugh and watched the clock.

"We should get going no though... like now."

After passing through security and boarding the plane I was getting even more nervous then before. I sat in my seat in first class which was nice, but I still had this unknown nagging feeling.

"Are you alright?" I looked up and saw Kyouya who was going to be sitting next to me.

"Yea, I guess."

"You look pale."

"I don't like flying but I'll be fine. Sit, enjoy yourself." I smiled.

"I don't need to enjoy myself, it's a plane. it' not like I've never been on a plane before. Are you sure your fine?"

"Yep! Just sit down I think the lady is waiting for you." I pointed to the front and a young flight attendant was flushed, and staring at Kyouya, trying to find words. Kyouya took the window seat and I giggled.

"Miss, You can start now, we won't bite... hard." I smiled and she gasped and her face grew even more red.

"F-Fasten your s-seat belts and in en-enjoy the ri-ride." She turned and left the cabin.

Hikaru, how would be sitting in front of us turned around in his seat and smiled to me, "Jeez, Bren I didn't know you could be like that!"

"Like what?" I said cocking my head to the side. We smiled and burst out laughing together. He moved back and I flipped open my book, trying to finish it on the way to Cali. Half way through the 24th chapter, three more hours to Cali, I fell asleep. Along with most of the group. I leaned onto Kyouya's shoulder and really got comfortable when he leaned his head on mine.

I woke to the loud never ending blare form the speakers.

"We will be landing in 10 minutes, please buckle your seats and prepare for some slight turbulence."

"Tu-Turbulence?"

"It'll be fine," I jumped at Kyouya's words,"Just close your eyes and imagine your self some where else." I did as he said and imagined my room. An entire wall of book shelves and filled with classics and just good books. They were organized by Author and all had a little sticker on the left back bottom corner. It read 'Property of Brenda J. Bartness' and had a small '^.^' after my last name. I smiled at the memory and went through my favorites on a separate shelf across the room.

"It's over we landed." I opened my eyes and smiled.

"Thanks."

"Come on, they said that we could get off and roam for two hours."

We got off and we each went our separate ways. I me and Haruhi walked straight to the bathroom, then to find some where to eat. Tamaki dragged Kyouya some place and the twins went to a fast food joint, while Hunny wanted to look at the gift shop.

"Remember guys yen doesn't pay here!" I yelled to the group, in which they all held up charge cards.

"Damn rich bastards." Me and Haruhi said in unison the laughed.

"Brenda, can we eat there?" I looked to where she was pointing.

"You want to do to McDonald's?"

"Is that bad?" She blushed.

"No, let's go." I smiled and grabbed her hand. we walked in and ordered, she didn't know what to order so I got her McNuggets.

We sat and ate then talked for a while.

"I think we should head back now." I looked to the clock.

"K." She stuffed her last McNugget in her mouth, gulped her drink and we left.

In the plane we saw everyone sitting down. Which gave me such a relief you couldn't even imagine!

We took off again and headed to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

A couple hours later we landed and I felt like I was home. I knew that I was home.

We walked out of the airport and I just smiled. I was back home. Back in my Minnesota. Tamaki tried to call for a taxi and I just laughed at his tactics.

He was trying to whistle and call over a taxi and just ended up spitting on himself.

"Tamaki," He turned to me tears in his eyes, "That was a very good first try. Now watch the master.' I pulled out a twenty and whistled pointing with the money to a purple taxi van. It did a U-turn ans stopped in front of us.

"Ya need a ride kids?"

"Hell ya we do." We packed the van with all our luggage and I hopped in front. Everyone else piled in back. I told him my address and we went off.

Once we got to my house and unpacked I paid the guy and he left.

I looked up to the house and sighed... I was home.

Our front lawn was trimmed and the fence starting form the front of the house was closed and I whistled and my yellow lab came-a-barking.

"MELVIN, MY LOVE!" I ran to him jumping over the fence and tackling my best friend, "I missed you so much!" he licked my face and barked looking at the new group.

"Now, hush these are my friends." I petted his head and climbed over the four foot metal fence.

I walked over to the door and opened the metal screen door.

I knocked and I heard 'Just a minute.' form a woman inside.

I turned to the group,"My heart is racing." I smiled and turned to the door.

It opened.

"Hi mom."

The woman in front of me dropped her hands to her sides, had a look of near horror on her pale, freckled face. Her hair was up in a messy blonde pony and her dark green eyes were hidden behind bronze framed glasses.

"Br-Brenda?"

"Hi, mom." I smiled and held out my hands for a hug, "...free hug day." I said.

And before I knew it I was on the concrete and my mother was straddle above be screaming nonsense.

"I thought you were dead! Why would you ever make me think that! Do you know how hard it is to find a babysitter! And the freaks that want to watch my kids! Oh, and your Father... your Father..." She smiled, "Ha your in trouble now chicky."

"Wold you mind getting off me? I can't feel my legs.."

"Oh, sorry." She got up and Kyouya came and helped me up. I rubbed my head and looked at it.

"I'm bleeding, look what you made me do, mom."

"Who are these handsome young men? And lady?"

"First fix me, then I'll explain."

We walked in the house and we just told the club to sit and watch TV or something. just don't do anything you'll regret.

So, in the first level bathroom, me and mom talked. She told me all about what was going on since I was gone and I told her where I have been and what I did.

When we walked out I walked straight into the living room and introduced my mom to all my new friends.

"Mom, this is Tamaki Souh," Tamaki stood.

"Pleasur-"

"Cut it pretty boy. This is Haruhi Fujioka." She waved and drew her attention back to the television.

"Kyouya Ootori," he stood bowed and said 'Ma'am' then sat back down.

"Mitsukuni Huninozuka, call him Hunny." He smiled and waved.

"Takashi Morinozuka, Hunny's cousin, call him Mori." He waved being that Hunny was in his lap.

"And these two little devils are Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin. Be careful around these two." They waved and smiled nicely but inside they were plotting something.

"So, everyone this is my mom, Nicole."

"Hi, Bren-chan's mommy! Do you have any cake?"

"Yep I just got done baking it. You wanna help frost it?" He jumped at the chance. Literally, he jumped from Mori's lap into my mother.

I sliently walked upstairs and went into my room fell on my bed and just laid there. I felt my deep purple comforter and stared at my black and purple pillows. I heard a knock at the door I told them to come in. Mori came and sat down next to me.

"How's it feel to be back at home?"

"Wonderful. I miss this bed... So damn much." I snuggled into its warmth, though being empty for a while. I shot up ran to my closet and looked back at Mori. "I miss my closet so much!" I smiled and hugged the wall as best as I could.

"Well, let's go check on the guys."

I grabbed Mori's hand and we went downstairs and saw Tamaki trying to molest Haurhi again. The twins were picking on my kid sister Savannah and Kyouyawas letting it all happen.

"HEY!" The all went silent and looked to me. "Vanna come here," She came running tears brinking her eyes, "Is this what you've dropped to Hikaru and Kaoru, making 8 year olds cry? Tamaki... just stop. Haruhi come here." She came and wrapped an arm around my arm. "Kyouya, seriously? Your letting all this happen and watching," I looked to the TV... "The Hills?" I sighed and pushed Savannah and Haruhi off me.

"Starting now. Three rules are going to happen. If they are broken I will lock you outside over night and you can join Melvin in his cute little dog house... K?" They nodded. "Good, rule number 1 -No more picking on any of us girls, that means me, Savannah, Haruhi and my mother. Rule number 2 -When you see my Step-dad knock all this crap off, or he will beat the living shit out of you. And rule number 3 - If I ever hear a word of argument I will ship you back to Japan in a wooden box, only with three bananas and daily newspaper. Got it?" They all nodded and sat down quietly.

We watched some TV for a while until i was about ready to pass out. I stood and walked to the stairs, then looked at the time, 12:30 AM,"... Definitely time for bed... Um, There are extra bed rooms around the house just find one and stay there, people will have to double up or something... Haruhi..." She was passed out flat on the floor.

"Can someone pick her up, please?" I sighed then smiled when Tamaki stood and scooped her up.

"This way Mr Man." I walked up the stairs and into my bedroom, Tamaki on my tail. I flipped over my covers and Tamaki laid her down.

He stood there for a minute just looking at her, I sighed, "Take a picture it'll last longer." he jumped, then tried to make words, his face getting more and more red by the minute.

"Cool it, Padre. Just joking." he sighed and petted my head before saying goodnight and leaving. I grabbed a book and sat on the outside of the bed, rolling Haruhi over.

I looked at the book, 'The Kings Damsel' by Vera Chapman. I laid down on my stomach and started to read.

After a few chapters I looked at the clock again. 2:30. I closed the book and went down stairs to check on the guys.

While walking to the first guest bedroom I saw Hunny and Mori sleeping, 'Good I don't want to see that angry tomorrow morning...' In the second i saw the twins sleeping while holding hands. I smiled and moved to the downstairs seeing one one else was up. i went to the only guest bed room for kids, the bunk beds. I opened the door and saw Tamaki and Kyouya laying on the moved mattresses to the floor just plain knocked out.

I closed the door and went back up to my room. I had to pass the front door so when I moved to lock it, It slammed open and there he was standing there drunk, my step-dad. He looked really bad but I helped him any way.

I set him down took off his boots and helped him upstairs to his bedroom. I helped him into bed and went back downstairs to shut the door.

Back in my room I shut off the lights and finally went to sleep, wondering how tomorrow was going to be like.

Okay that was super long... and no longer a Kyouya fanfic it's a Mori/OC.

Lovely how things turn out right!

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