A/N- Tada! …. Okay, so I know I haven't updated in forever, and I'm really sorry! Life has been so crazy! It's cleared up a little now, so I'll try to post more often. Anyway, thanks to everyone who has R&Red and will R&R!

Ash: You're forgetting something, nerd.

What are you talking about?

Javier: Nerd- "a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious." Nerd.

That's not what I mean -_-'

Ash: *sigh* I'm surrounded by idiots. I meant the disclaimer. She doesn't own Ouran High School Host Club or Fruits Basket.

I do own Ash and Javier, though! Ow! Why did you burn me? I really do own you- ow!

Ash: Nobody owns me!

Javier: *suddenly right by her ear and whispers* You sure about that?

Ash: *Blushes deep red and jumps away from him* Get away from me!

Uh… enjoy the story?

A quiet moan echoed through the spacious room, easily heard due to the lack of any furniture aside from the two beds situated across from each other in the middle. The walls were a neutral tan color, the floors an equaling boring carpet. There was no emotion in the room, no pictures, no dressers, nothing but four walls and a door. The beds were large enough to assume money was involved, even two groggy teens could figure that out as they slowly awoke from their drugged sleep.

"Javier?" Ash whispered quietly, her mind still fuzzy as she felt confusion and fear begin to build inside of her. There was worry in her voice, seeing as she was too out of it to mask her emotions fully and didn't think to hide the fact that she cared if the boy was with her or not. Her body was too weak to move, she could barely turn her head from one side to the other, so there was no way for the girl to look up and search for the boy.

A long silence awaited her, and Ash could feel herself tense as the moments passed along with no familiar sound of the blonde's voice. What had they done to him? Did they need information? Were they torturing him for it now? Had he gotten himself into some type of money trouble? No. Javier wasn't one to borrow from others. She had to think straight. He could handle himself… he was strong. There was nothing she could-

"Yeah, Blue?" The words interrupted her frantic reasoning, making the girl's eyes shoot wide. Ash hated that nick-name, or at least she said she did, and would normally punish the boy for calling her that, but at the moment the black haired girl was much too busy being filled with an endless relief. So he was here.

"You okay?" She asked timidly, not used to being gentle with him, but not really in the right state of mind to put up a defensive front. Ash had grown close to the wolf-boy over the years, whether she would admit it or not, and she didn't know what she would do if something happened to him. Her distrust of all people was the only thing that kept her from forgiving him of the ancient sin. The girl couldn't bring herself to trust anyone, not even Javier. Secretly, the guilt over that ate at her. His life was dedicated to getting her forgiveness for something he hadn't really done… yet she couldn't give it to him because she was afraid.

Afraid? I must be really drugged up. I'm not scared of anything. Ash thought, cutting off her inner feelings and emotions, as her frie- er, the boy began to speak.

"Yeah, the drugs are still affective, but I'm not hurt. You?" He asked in a serious kind of tone that he used a lot. Javier had a way of making everything seem so strict sometimes, and yet, he could randomly make her day feel so much happier with just a word. A smile. A slight twinkle in his eyes. The boy was a mystery, to say the least.

"My body's pretty weak, but I'm pretty sure there aren't any wounds. Do you know where we are?"

"No, but I have a guess." His last words were mumbled, and Ash figured he didn't mean for her to hear them, but that didn't change the fact that she had. Most likely an effect of the drugs, seeing how he could usual avoid sharing anything he didn't want others to know.

"What's your guess?" Ash asked, but before the blonde could try to avoid the question, the door was opened and two servants walked in, followed by two large men that could only be guards. The female servant went to the bed Ash lay on, while the male walked over to Javier. They both pulled back the covers that had been neatly laid over the captives, and stepped aside to allow the guards to pick up the two drugged teens.

"Hey! Wha-" Ash started, but a look from Javier silenced her. He was right, they wouldn't answer any of her questions, so why bother making herself look more foolish than necessary? If they were quiet, they would figure things out soon enough.

The two teenagers were carried out the only door in the large room and taken deeper into what must have been a very large estate. They exited one building that connected via scenic boardwalk to a larger one, both holding a traditional Japanese style that seemed to go on forever. On the short walk outside, Ash saw that the land they were on went for many acres back and forward, all surrounded by a large wall. They were definitely in a wealthy, extremely wealthy, home.

Eventually they were brought into a large room. It was so large, in fact, that it took Ash a few moments to realize that it was, in fact, a bathroom. It could probably hold the entire house that her and Javier stayed in at the moment (an old abandoned home that she had found and Javier had followed her to). She didn't know how many baths it had, due to the many turns that managed to hide a good amount of the room, but she was sure that it had plenty. Her and Javier were each taken to different parts of the bathing chamber and out of view of each other. The guards placed them each on a white chair and left the servants to attend them.

They were bathed, shaved, and given haircuts (though Javier vehemently refused, so they held mercy and gave him a just a slight trim). When that was done, Ash was beautified, much to her dismay and angry comments. Javier was male, so 'beautification' could only go so far, but they did what they could to make him look as handsome as they could. The two were both brought to their full attractive potential while still staying as natural with the looks as possible. It was quite a transformation, to be sure, seeing as they had been living on the streets since they were children. Ash just couldn't figure out why. Whoever took them must want something… by why go to such lengths just to make them so presentable?

Soon, when their appearances satisfied the eyes of the servants, the two were dressed in clothes that would have never been found on them before. The styles were fine, not straying far from what they liked, but the material was much more expensive than anything the teens would have been able to afford, much less bother to buy.

"Why are you doing this? How do you even know what kinds of clothes I like? Who captured us?" Ash blurted to the female helping her into black shorts and a sleeveless button up in the same color. The older woman looked at her with a pitying expression, her eyes kind and gentle, but she simply shook her head as if to say 'I can't tell you.' Ash sighed, but nodded in understanding. This woman was just doing as told, she had no part in her capture.

"My, you look so pretty. Your natural beauty is remarkable! Why did you hide it behind all that hair and dirt?" The woman scolded, her eyes shining as she looked Ash over, bending down to strap on some fancy flats. Black, of course. The teen looked confused, scrunching up her nose as she looked at the other female questioningly. The servant simply smiled and turned her around to face a mirror for the first time since they got to the strange place.

"Whoa." Was all ash could say. Her black hair was cut shorter, stopping just above her shoulders and framing a face that looked like it belonged to someone else. It was clean, slightly pale, and… well, feminine and maybe even… actually, it was really pretty. Her eyes showed, which didn't usually happen, seeing as she always kept them covered by long bangs. Now her bangs were swept to one side, not really looking like bangs, but Ash guessed that some style that was 'in'. Her eyes really were interesting. They were a bright blue that was kind of unnatural looking, like two stars almost. Ash's legs came out of her short, and arms showed up to her shoulders, showing much more skin than she was used to… but she really didn't look trampy.

"I'm Daisy, by the way." The woman told her quietly, as she led her away from the large section of the bathroom they were in. Ash smiled at her, before turning her head back towards the way they were walking to find a very surprised looking Javier. Her eyes widened to match his shock, taking in his black button up shirt that styled a white tie and black pants. They were obviously expensive clothes, and his hair had been cut a little shorter and re-braided. He was also quiet cleaner. He looked-

"You look great." Javier suddenly grinned at her, cutting off her thoughts and bringing a scowl to her face, though she blushed surprisingly bright. She put a hand on her cocked hip, giving the blond boy a death glare that didn't quite reach her eyes. This, of course, only made him smile more.

Daisy, who was obviously an American who had lived in Japan for quite some time, giggled behind Ash, bringing the girl back to reality. They had been kidnapped and dressed up like dolls. It was no time to be blushing like some girl… er, some normal girl.

"Akito is ready to seem them." One of the body guards suddenly said, both them having stayed in the entrance of the bathing quarters. Daisy shuddered at the name, making Ash feel sorry for the woman who had to serve such a person… of course, this feeling was covered over quickly by her shock. Akito Sohma was someone almost everyone in Japan knew of, but almost no one really knew about. He was just a rich name to most people. Ash and Javier, both wide eyed and tense at the moment, were not most people. They knew who she was, they knew almost everything about their family members, but they hadn't ever expected to hear from her every again.

A/N- Please Read and Review! I beg you! Take pity on me, I live with those people! *points at Ash and Javier*

Javier: *currently chasing Ash*

Ash: *currently running away from Javier* Get away from me you perv!