Samurai Storyline
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Ouran High School Host Club or any of its characters but I do own the Rukihara family.
okama-transvestite
Shikiniwa Rakuen-Four Seasons Garden Paradise
obaa-chan-grandma
Chapter 9
"You're not leaving the house dressed like that are you?" Ame asked watching his mistress as she checked herself in the mirror.
"What's wrong with my outfit? Asa-kun had this pre-made for me." Ranzen looked down at her clothes. She was dressed in an two piece outfit that was made of chinese silk. The only things that stood out were the silver, sapphire eyed tiger on the front of her sleeveless pitch black shirt, and the sapphire colored shorts.
"You should wear something more, more-" Ame sighed.
"This outfit is just fine." She fixed her hair in a high ponytail and gazed at her reflection for the last time. "Ready."
"How are you going to tell him?"
"A picture is worth a thousand words."
"Make sure you call me if things get messy."
"Uh-huh."
"And where are you two going?"
"Mori let me pick where we'd go so I decided on the usual."
"The usu-the acid test?" He asked slightly amused.
"If he doesn't take the gender thing well, he won't even have to take it, and there won't be a date." The was a touch of sadness in her voice.
"Not another trust game. Don't be too hard on Taka-chan. The last time, Mamoru failed in the worst way."
"Exactly. I want to make sure that senpai is nothing like Mamoru or worse."
"I hope for the best."
"Take care of Hime while I'm gone."
"W-wait a sec!" He called out but she had already ran out of the room.
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Now this was truly unexpected. Mori looked down at Ranzen and began to wonder what was on the boy's mind. He hadn't been told where they were going for their date but was advised to dress sporty and eat a light breakfast. They were currently at the foot of a mountain that looked more like a jungle than anything else.
A man in a black suit held out two backpacks. "Ranzen-sama, Morinozuka-sama, please take care. If you both are not at the meeting point in an hour, we will come for you."
"But it may take an hour and a half get there with another person." Ranzen stated.
"We have strict orders from Ame-sama not to give you more time than that. Have a good time." the man said before leaving.
"Traitorous Ame. When did he-arrg! I get kidnapped and he gets so uptight. I was home by dinnertime wasn't I?" Ranzen sighed and looked up at Mori. "Let's get a move on. Maybe we can make it in an hour."
"You were kidnapped once?" Mori asked.
"Three times here five times in America. I wouldn't have let it happen if I hadn't been so bored. When I got tired of those guys I beat them up and went home." she spoke as if they were talking about the weather. She then took his hand and started pulling him along. "Come on, we have plenty of time to talk."
-Half an hour later-
They had been walking in silence and indeed, they were very close to the top of the mountain. Both being in good shape from training made the climb seem like a walk in the park.
"Senpai, there's something I've been meaning to ask you." Ranzen said softly. Mori looked at her.
"Are you interested in girls and guys or just guys?"
"I've never been interested in anyone before you." He said simply.
His words made her heart skip a beat. "Oh, but still, do you think that gender matters when you like someone?"
"Not at all."
Ranzen stopped dead in her tracks. "Mori, I have to show you something." she pulled a picture from her pocket and showed it to him. Mori took the picture and stared at it. The photo was of Ranzen in a tanktop and biker shorts. What caught his attention was the well endowed bust.
"Does anyone know about this?"
"My family, the people who work for me, and Tama are the only ones who know." she focused on his expression which seemed to be one of deep thought. It was a full minute before he spoke.
"Can I keep this picture?"
Ranzen sweatdropped. "Um, sure...I know we've had some communication problems in the past so to make sure we're on the same page, what do you think I just revealed?"
"That you're an okama."
"Just what I thought you'd say. I guess I'll have to be blunt...I am not an okama and I'm not a boy." Mori stiffened. "Everything in that picture is authentic." she laid a hand on her chest. "I bind my chest whenever I go out."
Mori said nothing as he rushed forward, leaving Ranzen with no choice but to follow at a short distance.
When they reached the top of the mountain, the sight below was one to behold. The land was consumed by colorful plants whose sweet scents filled the air.
"We made it." Mori stated.
"What do you mean?"
He smiled and looked down at his watch. "Just in time. Where did you plan for us to go once we got to the top?"
"Senpai...Down there, to Shikiniwa Rakuen."
Mori laid a hand on her shoulder. "Let's go."
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A tall, slender, elderly woman bowed to them. Despite her age, which one could only guess, her dark eyes shone with life. She wore her long grey hair loose and wore a leaf green kimono with tropical flower patterns.
"Sumire-obaa-chan is my grandma on my mother's side. This place is where the Rukihara family began. I often come here to relax." Ranzen whispered as they crossed a wooden bridge stationed over a pond.
"Ran-chan, it's been so long since you've brought a young man with you. I'm so happy." she shot Mori an annoyed look. "When are we getting married? I'm not getting any younger!"
"Sumire-obaa-chan, we're not here for-" she was cut off by the woman's rambling.
"I've been waiting all my life for this moment. I have it all planned out. We'll have two children, a boy and a girl and if you send in your proposal tonight..."
"Forgive her, she's getting on in her years." Ranzen whispered to Mori who seemed to be taking this a little too well. She couldn't help but wonder if he was faking it. This would normally be too much for one to bear.
"Here we are." Sumire-obaa-chan announced. She had led them to an outdoor garden with a picnic set up. "Have fun."
"Why if it isn't Ran." A new voice said.
Behind the trio stood four beautiful yet identical young women.
"Hey ladies. This is Mori-senpai. Mori, these are my cousins, the four seasons. Fuyuko, Haruko, Natsuko, and Akiko. You can tell them apart by the color of their kimonos. Girls, this is Takashi Morinozuka, my-"
"Hottie!" the girls chimed as they scampered up to Mori and clamped onto him.
"Ooo, you're so tall." Akiko purred.
"And handsome." Haruko and Fuyuko chimed.
"Just our type." Natsuko winked at him.
'Let the acid test begin.' Ranzen thought wearily. A vein pulsed on her forehead as she watched the girls fight over who would get to sit next to her Mori.
The group had a very eventful breakfast with Sumire's semi-humorous talk of marriage and the girls' happily chatting with Mori, who didn't have to say a word to keep the conversation going, and occationally flirting. From time to time Ranzen would glance at Mori who would, surprisingly, be looking back at her and they would exchange a smile.
At one point, Ranzen couldn't help but think to herself 'You've passed the test senpai. I'm so happy you're not falling for these slutty seasons!'
"Ran-chan, here." Sumire shoved the picnic basket in her arms and shooed her off with the rest of the girls.
"Let's have a heart to heart Taka-chan." Sumire propped her elbows on the table and rested her chin in the palm of her hand. Her kind expression turned to one of worry. "I'm warning you boy, if you're not serious about this relationship, end it. Don't think you can use our Ran-chan and then throw her away. That poor girl has got too many problems and if I can nip one in the bud, that's what I'll do, even if it kills me. If you're going to say something, now's the time."
"I'd never do anything to hurt Ranzen...I love her." Mori stated as if his mind was made up.
Sumire studied him for a moment. "We'll just have to see." Her gaze drifted downward. "There was never much I could do for her."
-Flashback-
"It hurts...it hurts." A small Ranzen repeated to herself.
"It might do you good to stop saying that." Sumire advised.
"Obaa-chan, why was I brought here?"
Sumire looked down at the child with pity. She knew the answer to that very well but it would be heartless to say such a thing to a child, so she said nothing.
"No one's coming to get me, right? You don't have to be scared to say it, obaa-chan."
"Um, I'll be back to change your bandages, call me if you need anything, okay Ran-chan?" She waited for and answer but none came so left, closing the door to the silent child, and to the room that smelled of flowers and burnt flesh.
-End Flashback-
Sumire looked at Mori as if she had been startled from sleep. She smiled nervously "Oh my, it seems that I lost myself. Um, what was I saying? Oh yes, you seem like a good boy so good luck."
Mori felt that there was definitely something wrong. The look on Sumire's face when she had grown silent was one he could only describe as sadness mixed with something he didn't know. There was something she wasn't saying, something very important but what? It was probably something about Ranzen.
'How many more secrets are there?' he wondered to himself. His thoughts were interrupted by Ranzen calling his name.
"Senpai! The helicopter's here, how about we go see a movie?"
"Sure."
Just as Mori was about to leave, Sumire grabbed his hand. "One more thing, Taka-chan. I know that kids your age have new ideas of fun but remember two little things." she pulled him close and whispered in his ear. "First, be sure to visit you're Sumire-obaa-chan again, an old lady needs a male companion once in a while."
Mori nodded. Sumire continued "And second, Ran-chan's very uptight for her age, do obaa-chan a favor and give that girl some bing-bing." Mori leaned away perplexed. Noticing this, Sumire grinned devilishly. "You know." she elbowed him playfully. Thinking that he didn't get it, she decided to be blunt.
"That girl needs to get laid and I want you to be the one to do it."
Mori was convinced that communication problems were hereditary in Ranzen's family. He was at a loss of words.
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-Rukihara Estate-
Ame sipped his tea. "I'm so sorry dear but I didn't get a chance to tell Ran-chan what time you were coming."
The girl sighed. "That's quite alright. I'm still shocked that she went out on a date." Raising the pictures in her hand until they were eye level, she smiled. "He's charming."
"Yes, he is. I hope to meet him personally one day. Hopefully, they'll last."
"They will, if not, then my name isn't Ryuzen Rukihara!" Hime dipped her head into Ryuzen's purse and tugged at a picture. Ame took it from the kitten and studied it. A grin appeared on his face.
"So there's another reason why you're here." he waved the photo.
Composing herself, Ryuzen plucked the picture from his grasp and pouted. "You know I'm great at multi-tasking."
"Two lovely girls in love and under the same roof. I'm sorry, my heart belongs to Ran-chan. Even if my body must now please two, I-"
"Stop...the Hime is staring at you." Ryuzen said dryly.
I just want to take a moment to thank all the people who have taken interest in this story, especially my reviewers. THANK YOU!!! I feel loved. -wipes away a tear-
-It's back to school in the next chapter and things may go uphill or downhill with some new characters.
Facts
1. The flashback-In Chapter 6, it was mentioned that Ranzen had a scar on her back.
2. Ryuzen, a cousin, has moved in with Ranzen and the mentioned Mamoru Toshigiri will come to Ouran.
3. PLEASE REVIEW!