Chapter Two
New Recruit: A Fighter?

The next morning Hinata woke up extra earlier, much to her displeasure, so she could go to one of the smaller Dojo's. In order to stay relevant and profitable the Hyuga's ran many small but costly Dojo's around Japan. It was open to all but any non-Hyuga was not allowed to learn the Gentle Fist. She picked to go to Iroha's dojo because it was on the outskirts of Tokyo, near school. Plus, she meet him when she was young and knew that he was unlike many other Hyuga's. He was just as serious like any Hyuga but he was cold.

When she got there she side open one of the private rooms she had asked for yesterday. Though that had be short noticed no one would say no to Haishi daughter, more so the first born. In the room stood Iroha which surprised her greatly because she was so he had other class to teach. "Good Morning, Iroha-san." She said softly before she bowed her head slightly to the man before she slide the doors soft behind her. "Good Morning, Hinata-sama." Nervously, she poked her fingers together before she forced her hands down to her sides. "Um. Iroha-san... W... Why are you h... Here?" The man turned to face and crossed his arms over his chest. "To train you of course!"

When she arrived at school her body ached in places she did not known exists. Iroha had explained why he had choice to train it. It was surprise to her that it was not under father's orders but something he wanted to do. He was sure that she could be a strong fighter not only because she was Haishi daughter but because she was a Hyuga. It was strange that he agreed at the classic Hyuga style was not meant for her for she had always thought this to be true. This was the first time someone had said aloud what she had always thought. Though his training was almost as hard as fathers it was unlike his. They had been working on various styles of fighting this morning to see what fit best for her.

While deep in thought the twins and Haruhi had walked up to her, something up the twins sleeves for sure. "Morning" The said in unison. "Will you join the Host club?" They asked bluntly and she stared at them wide eyed. "Um I ah I um." Hinata didn't know what to say. She wanted to decline but she was scared that she would hurt their feelings. She considered them friends and she didn't have many of those at Ouran. Sure she had fan clubs but not many actual friends.

Haruhi stepped in "Kyoya-senpai wanted us to offer you. You don't have to be a host just stay in the club room after school. He thinks your fans are a problem." She thought about this then tilted her head slightly before a soft frown crossed her lips. "Ah, sorry. I didn't mean to cause a problem." Hinata replied innocently. 'She's so innocent and cute.' Kaoru thought and failed to notice the small blush across his face. The only one who had notice is Hikaru. 'Did he just blush?' He shrugged the idea off. "Well... If I... If I-could be of u-use then of course."

Haruhi couldn't believe she agreed. After school she was lead to the host club and was welcomed again. "Hina-chan" Hunny glomped her. Actually she wasn't that much taller than Hunny but was shorter than Haruhi. "You want to hold Usa-chan." "Sure. I would love too." Hinata smiled as she gently took the small stuff bunny into hands.

As Tamaki's usual reaction to Haruhi was now on Hinata too. He energetically ran over to Hinata and hugged her. "That was so Kawaii. You are now part of the family." He made his way over to Kyoya "She is now our adopted daughter mommy." Unsure whom she was referring to she looked at them confused. Hunny was the first to see her confused face. "Tama-chan thinks as all of us as his family." Hinata's expression changed to one that looked happy yet wishful. 'What is that expression?' He thought but left.

Kyoya felt as if he should explain something. "If you are going to spend your afternoons here you might want to know that Haruhi is a girl." "What are you talking about Haruhi is a boy. A boy I saw." Tamaki said enthusiastically, trying to sound convincing. The twins nodded as they stood at Haruhi's side. "You can stop pretending senpai." The comment was directed to Tamaki. "She already knows." "You told her?" He was shocked. "Actually she figured it out herself without me doing anything." There was a brief pause. "Actually now that I think about it, it doesn't surprise me. From what I've seen she is very observant. She could even tell which twin was which." While some were shocked Kyoya pushed up his glasses. "Interesting." Then started adding data to a profile he was making.

"Ano" Hinata the began to stutter, her nervous habit. "W-what do you e-exactly want me to do?" "Just a few things around the club so that our customers don't get suspicious." Kyoya answered. "Then I vote she bakes" Kaoru stated. The others look confused. That is when Hikaru and Haruhi clued in and oddly spoke in unison. "Oh yeah. She is a fantastic cook." Hikaru and Haruhi looked at each other by what had just happened.

Hunny went over to Hinata and tugged her pant leg "Can you bake me a cake?" He said in his loli-shota character. Although only Mori knew it was an act. Or was there someone else that knew? "O-okay, Hunny-senpai" Hinata replied making Hunny smile. But he was surprised by her reaction. She agreed but he could tell it was from her own will. Not his act. "I'll bake one for tomorrow." Hunny jumped up and down over to Mori. "Did you hear Takashi? Hinata is going to make me a cake." "I heard" was all he said.

Hinata was shocked though as this girl came out through the floor. "Renge" Haruhi said. "What are you doing here?" She looked at the new visitor with the softly colored hair when she drew everyone's attention. "The next competition is about to begin. I wouldn't miss it for the world!" She exclaimed. Before anyone could ask anything else the door opened revealing a boy about Hinata's height and looked similar to hunny. "Chika-kun?" Haruhi spoke to no one in particular. 'Now I understand what Renge was saying' She thought.

Hinata, who was still oblivious to what everyone else knew, panicked when the two headed toward each other. It clear that there was going to be fight. Hunny was using a long metal bar and Chika was using Kunais. As Chika jumped, obviously about to throw them, the club members were shocked and scared for Hinata's life as she ran towards the middle of the fight. 'Does she want to die?' Was what many thought. The only thing that surprised them more was that a few moments later Hinata was standing sideways between the two boys. One hand holding the metal bar that Hunny was attacking with in spot and the other hand holding three Kunais that Chika had thrown.

Tamaki screamed. "How did you do that. Hunny-senpai is the strongest and I couldn't even see those kunais be thrown?" Although Hinata heard his question she only looked at the other members of the host club and Renge. Hyuga eyes locked with the seriousness that rivaled her father. Being afraid he hid behind so called mommy and said "I-I'll j-just ask later."

Chika a bit surprised and choice to question Hinata. "Hmmm. You are fairly good. Who are you?" She simply ignored him before asked her own question in her soft voice but it was also having a bit of warning to it. "Why did you attack?" "It's a family ritual. When we see another member we fight." He calmly responded. Hinata's head was tilted down hair making her face a little hard to here. Not being able to see her eyes the others felt sorry. As she was sad. "And you think that it is okay?" Hinata spoke in a serious tone but was not really looking for an answer.

"Then as his friend I will take his spot." Hunny looked surprise but saw how serious she was knowing she would not change her mind. Haruhi spoke to Hunny with a disapproving expression look on her face. "You're just going to let her fight your battle?" Everyone looked at him for they all wanted to know the answer. Forcing himself to smile "Ne. Hina-chan looks really serious. I can't tell her no." They all glanced over to Hinata. "Suit yourself." Chika said grinning.

To commence their battle Chika threw another Kunai scratching Hinata's arm slightly, letting blood fall. "Senpai isn't this going to far?" Haruhi was concerned. Chika was over confident and didn't realize his pant legs were already pinned to the ground from the senbos previously thrown by Hinata. As she picked up the one he had just thrown she blocked the next shot. Before he could register it she was behind Chika putting a kunai to his neck. Renge happily announce "And Hinata is the winner." "Yeah it's" "Kind of" "Obvious" The twins said.

Hinata dropped the kunai and went out the door, leaving the shocked group behind her. 'What-what is she?' Chika thought. He was trembling as he went to move his leg he had to pull a bit hard and there was a rip. He looked down to his pants were pinned to the floor but ripped when he moved. 'When did she...' "S-scary." Tamaki thought out loud.

After their guest started coming but Hinata never did. Hunny and Kaoru would look at the door every time it opened just in hope that it was Hinata that was about to walk in. 'Her eyes. They looked sad. I could have handled myself but that was the first time anyone had interfered' Mori stared at Hunny reminding him they had guests. 'She just left. I wonder if she went to heal her wound. I'm mean she isn't stupid to go around bleeding right.' Kaoru worried. Fortunately for Kaoru, Hikaru was dense and didn't realize him worrying.

Once the club activities where over they all got ready to leave. "You go without me Takashi. I told the Karate club that I would clean the dojo tonight." "Okay Mitsukuni." Hunny went over to the dojo. As he entered he saw Hinata there practicing alone. She was incredibly good although he didn't recognize the stance she was in. He though he might be as good as him maybe tougher. So it would probably surprise him if he ever met her old friends.

As Hinata sensed Hunny she stopped and face him. "W-what are y-you doing h-here Hunny-senpai?" "Why are you pushing yourself so much when you are injured?" He thought his question was more important. He wasn't only referring to her cut but also beat up from practicing this morning too. "I need to be stronger." Was all she said looking sad again."But why would Hina-chan need to be stronger? You are already plenty strong."

Hinata didn't want to answer so she responded in a way so that he would forget his question "How about I tell you when you tell me why in and out of the host club you act like that?" "This is just how-" Hinata cut him off before he could go on with the lies. "You might be short for your height and like cute things and sweets. But you are still seventeen not five." With that said Hinata took her leave not wanting to be disturbed. 'She-She knows. Who are you Hinata and why have you look so sad today.'

The next day in the host club Hinata was back to herself while Hunny acted like everything was normal. "Hinata-chan is your injury okay?" Kaoru asked while the entire host club looked worried. Kaoru unconsciously hugged her. "Let go of your sister you pervert." Tamaki began to fight with Kaoru and Hikaru joined in. "I...I'm fine." Cheeks redden from how close he was and how tightly he grabbed her.

She broke away from the boy and held up the plastic bag slight. "I brought cake." The fighting stopped as they all settled down to have a piece of her cake. Everyone loved it. Even Haruhi and Kyoya who did not usually like sweets enjoyed it. Hinata decided then to be like a maid for the club. Not a host but not doing everything they say as some requests were unreasonable and was said to purposely be unreasonable.

Hunny looked at Hinata. Mori had seen him stare and understood immediately.