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Oh ummm… ^^' For everyone that is confused about how Ichi got Cho so easily… Well, I have a little back-story I forgot to mention… oops…:
Lol... well if you noticed... The nurse kinda sighed... The secret back-story to this, is that Ichi placed a bet with the nurse that 6 beautiful men would show up to take her home... The bargain was that if she was lying, she'd have to record her singing voice for all of the times the children had ever gotten upset, and if she was right, she could easily obtain the right to raise Cho. The nurse has the power to do so because she does work for the Ootori hospital! Does that make sense? =)
Me: Ok… Since Takashi's the last host to do the disclaimer and he doesn't speak much… I'll give him an easy one!
Me: Ok Mori! Do I own OHSHC, the songs I use, or anything other than the plot and my OC's?
Mori: No.
Me: *Squeals* Even though it's only one word~ XD
WARNING: Possible cursing. If not then sorry for the unnecessary warning… ^^' Oh… and…. Otaku-ness…. -.-'
Ch.7 Manager…?
Kitsune's P.O.V
'*Yawn* Hmm… What's today? Oh well… I should make breakfast now huh?' I thought before trying to sit up on the couch, only to just feel the added weight on my stomach and neck. 'Ha! I almost forgot about you sweetheart!' I gently picked her up with me and walked into Maman's room before placing her back down and covering her up with the blue comforter blanket on the bed. She snuggled in as soon as she touched it and was fast asleep again.
Looking at the clock, I realized that I had woken up earlier then usual and still had an hour and a half to go before I had to walk to school. As I started making breakfast, I smiled at the fact that this would be my first meal with my new child. 'My child… It sounds so… so right!' I grinned before scrambling the eggs. After that I made bacon, toast, and hash browns. Then I set the table with three plates! I just couldn't get over the new addition to my little family! I was in love with that little girl as soon as I saw her…
After everything was set and made I wiped my brow before feeling a small tug on my night shirt.
"Mama? What are you doing?" Cho said while wiping her eyes sleepily.
"I'm making breakfast sweetie. Go wash your hands in the bathroom sink, and I'll fix you a plate."
"Ok!" She then scurried off to the bathroom while I just laughed. Then it was Maman's turn to come out of her room in her wheelchair.
"She reminds me of you when you were little Kitsune… So full of energy and happy all the time… I'm so happy that I could meet at least one of my grand babies…" She smiled while saying this and I wrapped my arms around her in a tight hug.
"I know right? *laughs* Let's eat ok?" I wheeled her over to the small dining table and after Cho came back I fixed both of their plates before mine.
We said our thanks and I saw Cho's face light up as she looked at all the food in front of her and the glass of orange juice.
"This looks so much better than the food at the hospital Mama! Thanks!" She smiled wide at me before eating her food at a normal pace. 'Good, at least she doesn't eat like Haninozuka…'
"No problem sweetie. Now, if there's ever a time that you come to my school, you have to call me Papa instead of Mama… I'm keeping Mama a secret ok? You can still be my sweet little Cho, but you have to promise me that you'll call me Papa alright?"
She just shook her head yes really fast because she had food in her mouth still, and tried to smile before swallowing.
"Haha! Ok Papa! *giggles* It sounds funny, but you could look like a Papa to! So if I can't find you, I have to ask for a Mr. Ichi? Or do I just say Papa?"
"If you just say Papa, I'm sure they'd know who you're talking about. We do look a lot alike sweetie! If they don't know, then ask for them to take you to the Host Club were Papa hangs out at ok?" 'She's so smart for a four year old… heh… I suppose we both had to grow up a little fast…She is just like me…'
"Alright! Thanks again for the yummy breakfast Mama! It was really good!"
I stood up from the table and kissed her forehead while she giggled before taking the plates into the kitchen and putting Maman back in her bed.
"Ok sweetie, I need you to take care of Obaa-san while I'm gone ok? The neighbor lady will be over soon as well. Have a good day sweetheart! You to Maman!" I called after I got dressed in the Boy's uniform Kyouya had made for me.
"I'll see you both later! Au revoir!" (Goodbye) I said before going out the front door and locking it. The neighbor lady had a key so I didn't have to worry.
I met up with Haruhi at her door because I was still early and she was a little surprised to see me.
"Oh! Hey Ichi! What's up?"
"Not much, just thought I'd walk with you since we're both early risers!"
"Oh alright! Is Cho coming during the host club?"
"No maybe tomorrow… I could have the neighbor lady bring her up… I already told her to not say 'Mama' to me at school, and she understood. Plus, she doesn't really know you yet because she was asleep, so I'll make sure she doesn't blow your cover as well."
"Good… I was a little worried for a second…"
"I thought you didn't like the host club? I'm just glad that I don't have to keep a secret from you guys anymore!"
"I don't love it, but I never said I didn't like it… It's like a real family ya know?"
"Yeah… I do actually… I'm glad for that though… It's always nice to know that someone loves you besides your real family…" I could feel my 'smile' falter a little into a frown before I put my 'mask' back on, and then I heard a somewhat feminine voice from inside her apartment building. 'Is Sir Tamaki here?' I thought, but no… I was just a little off…
"Haruhi~! Who's there?"
"Oh, it's my friend from school dad!"
Immediately after those words left Haruhi's mouth, I was tackled in a back breaking hug.
"Can't… B-breath!" I choked out and I was immediately released.
"Oh! Sorry, but you're just too cute! Nothing like that pervert of a Suoh boy! Haruhi, is this young man your friend or someone else~?" He wiggled his eyebrows at her and I almost laughed at her tomato red face.
"No sir, I am Kitsune Ichi, class 2A, Gentlemanly type of the Host Club, and one of Haruhi's newest friends. It is a pleasure to meet such a beautifully stylish man such as yourself Mr…?"
"Oh! My name's Ryoji, but please, call me Ranka! What a fine young man! Oh, and so much nicer than those three other boys in the Host club!"
"Why thank you Ranka-san! I really don't deserve your kind words! Oh! Haruhi, I almost forgot! Cho made these for the Hosts this morning! She's so smart!" I held out seven butterfly pins made out of an assortment of small beads and glue.
They each had the host's colors on them, so one was White, Orange, Light blue, Dark purple, Red, Pink, Dark blue, and the one on my own finger was black. Haruhi smiled down at them before picking up the red one and placing it on her right pinky finger.
"Heh… You'll have to tell little Cho I said thanks if I don't see her at the club anytime soon… They are kinda cute huh?"
"Yeah… She's only four and already she can speak pretty well…"
"Ahem… Uh, Who is this 'Little Cho' you're speaking of?" Ranka interjected.
"Oh! Cho Ichi is my daughter! Would you like to see her picture?" I took out my cell phone, and showed them both a picture of Cho from just this morning working on the rings… She had started making them while I was in the shower…
"She looks just like her father… Wait… How old are you?" Ranka looked at me with wide eyes, and I had to chuckle.
"Well, I suppose you already know about Haruhi being in the host club disguised as a boy, so I might as well tell you that I'm also of the female population. Furthermore, I'm only seventeen, and Cho is adopted. It is quite ironic that she almost looks exactly like me though huh?"
I tried to smile sheepishly, but it probably came out as shy because the next thing I knew, Ranka was spinning me in another breath taking hug.
"Oh this is just great! My little Haruhi finally has a girl friend! Oh, I can't wait to see you again! We can even play dress up! You'll have to bring that darling child over to alright? Now you both need to head to school! Goodbye my darling daughter and new daughter!"
He swung me into Haruhi, and if she didn't know how he was, then she probably wouldn't have caught me by the shoulders.
"Take deep breaths… Bye Dad! See you after school!" She called before we walked towards our school.
We arrived soon, and we were still early so we decided to go to the Host Club for an early visit.
When we got there, Haruhi laid down on the couch tiredly, and I grabbed a guitar from the back room.
"Hey, I'm gonna play some random guitar music… Is that ok?"
"Yeah go ahead. Oh! I dare you to sing a love song!" She laughed and looked up at me while saying this… 'Hmm… alrighty then… How about… HA! No… Oh! I got it!'
"Alright! I'll sing one for us!" I said sarcastically making her smirk. (I do NOT own God Blessed The Broken Road by Rascal Flatts) I started to strum some chords and slightly dance by twisting around and walking all over the room.
"I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Now I'm just rolling home
Into my lover's arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you."
I finished the song in-front of Haruhi while I had her hand in mine, and I was kneeling. She looked away like she was really trying to hold back her laughter at this poor excuse of a dancer, but whenever I looked back at what she was staring at…. I thought I had died…
There, in the double doors of Music Room three, was the Host Club… Eyes wide, and mouths slightly agape. Except for Mori and Kyouya though. Kyouya just cleaned his glasses nervously, and Mori had the faintest blush from the angle I could see him in.
Suddenly the twins start laughing hysterically. Then, in a blonde flash, Tamaki's next to me.
"You are not going to ruin Haruhi's mind! Star-light, kick!" I didn't know what happened at first… I was just sitting down when suddenly, I'm sent flying.
"Ichi! Senpai, you idiot!" I could hear Haruhi yelling, but I didn't know why… I was in a trance of some sort, and I couldn't feel anything.
'Agh!' I think I… just hit a squishy wall? *looks down*
"Oh… Hey Morinozu- *passes out*"
Normal P.O.V
Tamaki, being the idiot that he is, had thought that Ichi was trying to seduce Haruhi even though they're both girls. He had just done his Star-Light kick, and she was sent flying a little farther away from them. Haruhi immediately stood up and looked on in horror.
"Ichi! Senpai you idiot!" She hit him over the head.
As soon as Mori had seen Tamaki kick Ichi in the face his face filled with anger, and he rushed to catch her. She easily landed in his arms, but winced at impact. He could definitely see the 'toe' side of the shoe already bruising over her right eye, and their was a small cut that was bleeding quite a bit. She looked up at him with confusion, but it was immediately replaced by a trying-to-hide-the-pain face.
"Oh… Hey Morinozu-" She didn't complete his name before she passed out, and Takashi gently laid her on the small bed while Hani tended her wound. He then slowly walked over behind Tamaki.
Tamaki didn't notice Mori's tall figure shadowing his, and instead listened while Haruhi yelled at him.
"I dared her to sing a song you idiot! Look what you did! She was just striking a final pose! She was finally having fun!" Haruhi noticed Mori standing behind Tamaki while he slowly turned white at the realization of what he had just done.
"I-I just K-kicked her f-for no reason th-then?" He shakily asked.
"Yeah." Said a dark voice behind Tamaki. Slowly he turned around only to be grabbed by the neck of the shirt and lifted off the ground. He was then brought over to Ichi where he could see Hani frowning, a large bruise on Ichi's right eye, a small gash above her right brow, and the faintest hint of blood on the side of her mouth.
"Look what you did." He said in his usual tone. His anger was dissipating as his worrying side took over, and he dropped Tamaki to the ground with a thud.
"Oof! I'M SO SORRY ICHI! I DIDN'T MEAN TO! PLEASE FORGIVE ME!" Tamaki shouted crying, while holding one of her hands.
She opened her eyes for a brief moment and glanced at Tamaki before shutting them and replying.
"I-it's alright… Mon a-ami… It doesn't h-hurt that much… I-I'm fine, really." She sat up with a 'big smile' on her face, and immediately Tamaki glomped her.
"Thank goodness! I was so worried! I'm so sorry!" He shouted. She inwardly winced because she could've sworn that when she landed in a funny way in Takashi's arms, one of her ribs cracked…
"Don't worry! I'll be fine!" She stated as she grabbed her bags and books.
"Now it's almost class time! We better go!" She called, rushing out the door in the direction of her classroom. Instead of going there though, she went to the bathroom in the next hallway.
"SHIT THAT HURT!" She yelled and then ran into the bathroom stall.
She threw up a couple of times before cleaning herself up and shakily walking out of the bathroom. She then proceeded to act like the pain in her side every time Tamaki glomped her wasn't there at all, but it was a long lasting battle…
Time skip: The host club is now open for business!
Ichi was feeling rather weak, but she would stay strong for the others. She never wanted to make them worry about her again. As soon as she could, she escaped the mob of fangirls that kept asking about her black eye and ducked into the Music Room.
There, she went and got changed into today's cosplay; Traditional styled Kimonos.
She put on a black style kimono with an orange Obi. On the kimono were millions of tiny sparkles and swirls making it look like the night sky. Under the stars, there were two wisps of orange. Two foxes looked as if they were running by, playing and leaving a trail of orange stars in their wake.
When she came out, no had noticed her yet, and she took notice of everyone else's outfits.
Tamaki was wearing a golden, brown, and green kimono that made him look like royalty. He had a gold cape on with what looked like tiny crowns imprinted into it with brown. Under that, his brown Kimono with golden suns and swirls sparkled in the artificial lighting. He had on extensions to make his hair look longer and it was tied with a purple string. In his hand, he held a strange looking pipe. Right now, he was tearing up and flirting with his guests.
Next, were the twins…
They were wearing a somewhat Hawaiian looking Kimono. It was all blue with a splotch design and a floral print. They wore dark green Obis, and were wearing light green headbands. They had just explained how there mother had made all of their kimonos for today's cosplay before going into one of their 'twincest' moments…
"But of course, it's my task to undress you, Kaoru."
"Hikaru… You're embarrassing me, in front of the others…"
He started getting all teary eyed and all of the girls started squealing about how 'tender' their love for each other was… 'Really? They're buying this crap?' Ichi thought before noticing Haruhi walk up to the twins table a little. Most likely thinking similar things.
Haruhi wore a green Kimono with a leaf print under a purple cover. It had pink flowers spread out around it, and she also had white string with a pink clip in her hair. The totally oblivious girls wear fawning about how she looked 'just like a girl' Well… that was kinda obvious…
"Haruhi, you've been requested." Called Kyouya.
He was wearing more of a formal style kimono. It was dark brown and light brown with two tan streaks on the shoulders. The light brown was an ornate design, and he wore a golden obi. However, he wasn't wearing extensions or any clips. Just his glasses laying across his face.
"Haru-chan… Haru-chan…" Honey whined.
Immediately Ichi was alert. Her newly found maternal side kicked in, and she rushed over and picked Hani up before Haruhi could even get to him.
"What's wrong Hunny? Don't cry!"
Hani blushed a little before wiping his eyes. Ichi set him back to the ground as the girls squealed random shouts of 'Moe!' around the room.
"I lost one of my sandals!" He started to get teary eyed, but Ichi kept wiping them away while stroking his hair line in the process.
"You were just wearing them a while ago, weren't you?" Haruhi asked.
"Mitsukuni." Suddenly Takashi was placing the lost sandal on Hani's foot.
"Takashi…" Hani said in a surprised whisper.
"It was lying over there." He replied quietly. The scene was actually very touching…
"Takashi!" Hani leapt into Mori's arms, and he gracefully caught him in a hug. It was at this time that Ichi looked at their kimono designs as well.
Hani was wearing a rather cute kimono. It was all green with what looked like turtles covering the most of it, and a dark blue obi to match his sandal straps. His cloak like garment was pink with pretty yellow flowers, but he also didn't wear any head accessories.
Mori's was also a more formal looking kimono. It was all dark blue with a tiny sparkle design, and he had a dark purple obi. The layer under that was a golden color, and Mori definitely did not wear extensions or hair clips.
Haruhi was grumbling about the many tear shedding men around the room when she bumped into Hikaru, causing a bottle to drop on the ground. Picking it up, Haruhi's face fell as Ichi read the cover from above her shoulders.
"This?"
"Tear… drops?" Ichi said dumbfoundedly.
They then proceeded to tell them about how tears could make any girl swoon. Then, Kaoru presented her with a small pink sweet. Hikaru gave one to Ichi and both the girls looked at it with faint blushes.
"I can have this?" They both said in surprise and unison. They looked at each other before blushing again and looking back at the boys.
"How cute!" They both praised.
"Haruhi-kun, Ichi-kun, you like sweets?"
"No, I'm not much for sweets." Her eyes softened. "Still, it might be nice as a memorial offering for my mother…" The girls looked at her in awe with shimmering eyes.
"I like sweets, but… I haven't had them in such a long time, and…. I think I should pay my respects to your mother as well Haruhi… I haven't had the chance to do so yet…"
The girls all looked on with teary eyes then, and soon Tamaki was on a rant and placing various pink sweets into their hands.
That is, until Haruhi asked him if his tears were fake as well…
"How can you say that? My tears are always genuine… Being able to cry without using eye drops is the mark of a true host." Then he started his stupid egotistical flirting and Ichi tuned him out until the three noticed a girl peeking in from the corner leading into another hallway.
"Huh? We have a brand-new guest."
"What are you waiting for? Come on in." Hikaru said.
"It isn't any fun just to watch." Kaoru insisted.
Tamaki reprimanded the twins for their behavior before turning to the somewhat shy girl. (AN: *CoughBullCough!*)
"Here, don't be afraid, my princess… Welcome, to Ouran Host Club."
"N-" She mumbled while blushing.
"N-?" Tamaki pushed.
Suddenly her hand whipped around and Tamaki shot back with a print on his face.
"No! Don't touch me, you phony!"
"I'm… a phony?" His eyes were wide with shock, and he held a hand across his face.
"Yes! You're a phony!" She pointed at his face, "I can't believe that you are the prince figure in this club! The prince character doesn't go spreading his love around so readily!"
"How can you be so stupid?" One blow to the ego…
"It's almost like you're a dim-witted narcissist!" Two blows…
"Incompetent!" Three.
"Mediocre!" Four.
"The pits!" Five, and…. Oh! There he goes…
"Woah! One man slow-motion!" Hikaru blurted.
Kyouya, who was standing behind Tamaki's fallen body, placed a hand on his chin and looked at the girl.
"By any chance, are you…" He didn't get to finish as the girl launched at him, stepping onto Tamaki in the process.
"Kyouya-sama! I've wanted to meet you. My own prince…" Kyouya was pushed back in surprise by the force of her tackling hug.
Scene change~
Now all of the other customers were gone, and it was just the Hosts' and the new girl by the name of Renge….
She was telling them that she was Kyouya's fiancé to be, and so on so forth, but Ichi wasn't really paying attention… She was more worried about the sick feeling in her stomach and the large bruises on her eye and side where she now knew, was a cracked rib. It wasn't until they started talking about the hosts' when she tuned back in. The only one that seemed to notice her spacing out was Mori, but he took it as boredom rather then worry.
"I've made up my mind. I'm going to be this host club's manager!" Renge shouted.
Tamaki tried to complain, but as soon as Kyouya mentioned business, then the argument was over, and a new manager was born.
The next day, after school: (Yes, I know… to much time skipping… oh well!)
The hosts were all discussing things about Renge when Tamaki started saying how it could make Haruhi more girly….
"Good grief…" Haruhi replied, "What about Ichi?" She retaliated.
However, everyone brushed it off without even realizing that Ichi wasn't even there.
Tamaki continued to rant before Renge came in with a batch of cookies. She dissed Tamaki at the door after he mention how 'ladylike' it was for her, and gushed about her cookies to Kyouya.
Hani tried some next…
"You're right, these are burnt…" He said, nibbling away.
"Mitsukuni, stop. They're bad for you." Takashi stated, ready to snatch the cookie away.
Renge started chasing them with a Medusa-esc appearance. Just then, Ichi rushed into the room panting and before she could stop herself, Renge ran right into her.
"Oof!" 'F**K! ITAI~!' (Ow in Japanese) Ichi knew she had to have coughed up a little blood, and quickly wiped her mouth clean. Then, she looked down at Renge who had her eyes closed.
"Oh my! Miss I'm so sorry! Are you alright? Are you hurt? Here, let me help you!"
With surprising strength, even though her ribcage felt like it was on fire, Ichi lifted Renge into her arms, and jumped off the ground using a good shove from her back to the ground for a lift. She staggered a little, but with a determined face, landed on both feet. She then proceeded to walk Renge over to the couch and place her down.
"Are you sure you're ok miss?" She grabbed her chin, looking for a sign of injury, "Please, did I hurt you?"
Renge looked at her in shock before shaking her head no.
"Who are you?" She asked, gaining her composure once more with a fierce glance.
Ichi was taken aback for a moment before she smiled back at Renge with kindness.
"Oh, my apologies! My name is Ichi Kitsune and I'm the gentlemanly type of the group! May I ask what your name is, fair lady?"
Hani came up to her before she could answer, and asked if she wanted some milk. Renge looked at them like she was analyzing something before coming to a conclusion.
"Too tepid…" She said in barely a mumble.
"Huh?" Hani questioned.
"IT'S ALL TOO TEPID!" Renge shouted.
"Except for Kyouya-sama, all of your characters are too lackluster! All of you hosts are lacking a "dark" side!" Hani ran up to us, but before he could get to Takashi, Ichi picked him up with her arms spread motherly. He complied and buried his face in her shoulder for a little while as she glared at Renge.
"Girls are vulnerable to handsome young men going through trauma! If you keep carrying on in this ridiculous manner, It's only a matter of time before everyone grows tired of it! Are you trying to ruin Kyouya-sama's precious business?" Hani faced her way again.
"As manager, starting today, I'm changing all of your character backgrounds. Starting with you!" She pointed straight at Hani in Ichi's arms, and she tightened her grip on him as he visibly shook and whimpered.
"If all you are is cute, inside and out, then you're the same as a baby! As such, you're now, "The cute-face, who's actually a thug!" Hani cried out in fear before she turned to Mori.
"Morinozuka-senpai, you're the, "Childhood-friend flunkie!"
"The twins will be basketball players, "Shut up in their own world!"
"Haruhi-kun, you're an honor student, faced with, "Intense bullying!"
"Tamaki-san, you are the school idol, esteemed for your looks, but actually you have an inferiority complex… "The Lonesome Prince!"
"And you!" She pointed straight at Ichi this time, "You're the school's protector, always looking out for others but never for yourself, you're the, "Abused Guardian!"
"Oh, Kyouya-sama, you're perfect! You just stay your usual kind, affectionate self."
"I'm honored." Kyouya replied with his host-smile.
Tamaki then started doing his random, "Lonely Prince," poses, but Ichi was to shocked to notice. She had set Hani down, and began walking towards the back door because there was a bathroom in the other room. As soon as she was out of everyone's sights, she dashed in there and threw up again. 'Why me? This is gonna suck!'
She just kept getting sick to her stomach thinking about all of the pain she just endured from getting practically flattened by Renge. One of Renge's hands had pressed down on her rib cage, and she had to grind her teeth so she wouldn't scream out in pain… But now… She was wondering if she should go see the school nurse… Especially since she was puking and coughing up blood…
BUM BUM BUUUUM! XDD Sorry for the cliffhanger, but this chapter was getting crazily long! What will happen next? Will Cho ever show up? Will Ichi have to go to the hospital again? Or will it be to late? Find out next chapter when we do the Host Club Movie!
Please review! I really appreciate your commentary!
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'Even if saving you sends me to heaven…'
PS: Go read GoldPen's story, Luck of The Irish! I owe her for giving me a shout out so here's hers! =D