Crimson: told you guys I'd update!
Hibiki: yay. Hopefully you can make it up to them more for this chapter. A cliffhanger in the last one was a low blow.
Crimson: This is probably gonna be a piece of a larger next chapter(if I write one) so I apologize for all the waiting.
Hibiki: I don't think they will forgive you
Crimson: Why are you mean? D: I thought we were friends!
Hibiki: Not really, you're just my creator
Crimson: …. *SLAMS HIS HEAD WITH A METAL PIPE* you getting hurt in the chappie anyways. What's another bruise?
Hibiki: X.X
Chibi Kaoru: O.e ummmm she doesn't own us and right now I'm kinda glad she doesn't
Crimson: *wheels Hibiki away on a gurney* ENJOY THE CHAPTER!
~CaramellDansen music begins playing~
Groaning Kaoru repeatedly began slamming his fist on the small table by his bed, trying to turn off the annoying alarm and cursing himself for setting that to wake him up. After repeatedly slamming his hand on the drawer in search of the thing, the tired Hitachiin finally turned off the machine and settled back on his bed then wrapped himself in a blanket cocoon. Still a bit dazed from morning grogginess, Kaoru shut his eyes for a second before they shot back open, 'TODAY'S THE COMPETITION!' Quickly sitting up Kaoru wrestled with his sheets but ended up falling off his own bed and hitting his head. "Ouch!" he complained as he ran into the shower trying to get ready for the school day.
Looking disheveled and still a bit wet from the water Kaoru watched the maids come in and ask in perfect unison, "Master Kaoru? You are awake without us assisting? Do you feel alright?" Kaoru grinned at them realizing how out of character he was being, "I'm fine! Its just today I'm a little anxious is all." The maids blinked impassively and bowed, "Okay Master Kaoru. Breakfast is waiting in the dining hall." As they left Kaoru sighed rubbing his temples, "I forget why we have twin maids. They kinda act like Hikaru and I used to."
Sliding down the stair rail, the Hitachiin stuffed an apple in his mouth and waved to the maids, "Gomen! I have to get to school! Wouldn't wanna be late!" The younger maid held out her hand, "Kaoru! Wait—" The door slammed shut before he heard her ask, "Don't you wish to wait for Hikaru?"
Tapping his fingers the amber-eyed boy watched the clock during his class but a tap on the shoulder interrupted his thoughts, "Kaoru, waiting for time to fly isn't going to make it go any faster." Startled Kaoru looked over to the girl, "Koorogi-chan? Since when have you been in this class?" A light smack was placed upon his head and she answered, "I've been here for the whole year baka. Kairi is in this class as well." Indeed a few seats from where his brother is, was the dark-skinned girl in all her glory glaring at the girl to her left, which was Marikun. Kaoru felt his face heat up in embarrassment, "Ahahaha, I guess I haven't noticed."
The girl shrugged and tapped the front of her hat, "it's fine. But it's a bit unsettling how everyone seems to know about this competition now." Kaoru looked at her confused, "What do you mean?" Koorogi rolled her eyes, "Kaoru… did you not see all the death glares thrown at Kairi and I? The ones specifically going against the Hosts are receiving the most harassment." Kaoru looked at her in concern, "Do you guys need security or anything? I'd be willing to get you some—" A small glare was thrown to silence him and she said, "We aren't helpless you know. Its just looks anyways, they all know they can't take us on. Kairi broke a girl's leg earlier for bad mouthing one of us, so I doubt they'd try anything." Kaoru raised an eyebrow, "Impressive. I hope nothing bad happens though." Koorogi shrugged and ignored the small bubbling in her stomach telling her that something was wrong.
With YuzukiSighing, Yuzuki made her way over to her next class from rough soccer training. From all the pushing down, to the kicking in the shins, apparently a few of the girls didn't approve of her going against Hunny in combat and wished to take it out on the field. With her concentrating on her newly made bruises and bag slung over her shoulder she couldn't see the students behind her until a cloth was held over her nose. Gasping from the attack Yuzuki breathed in the sweet fumes before blackness consumed her vision and she fell unconscious.
When Yuzuki started coming too, she pushed herself off the cool tile and felt cloth bound around her head. Waiting for the dizziness to subside, Yuzuki took off her blindfold and surveyed her surroundings. Her large green eyes widened in shock, as all she saw was absolute darkness, she couldn't even tell where the floor met wall never the less where she was. "Hello?" her voice echoed though out the room and she stood up, hands trembling, "Hello? Can anybody hear me?" The trembling in her hands soon spread to her entire body as she whispered, "Someone? Anyone?"
With Kagami
Walking into the room where she was supposed to meet the council, she found the room empty except for the lone box placed in the center of the floor. Letting curiosity get the better of her, Kagami lifted up the flaps of the box to also find it contains nothing. What also sparked her curiosity was the fact the box itself had no bottom. Kagami shrugged it off thinking, 'What ever it was must have gotten out.' Finding no interest in anything else, Kagami didn't know what else to do until her hairs stood on end when something scaly crawled past her foot.
Wide eyes looked down and they rested on a gray snake staring right back at her. She screeched and jumped back only to find another reptile resting a foot away from where she was. Kagami backed up against the corner of the room, eyes widening as more snakes slithered their way over to her. Whimpering she climbed on top of a counter and watched as the reptiles came closer to her, "Someone help me!" A light sweat broke out and a streak slid down her tan cheek and Kagami pushed herself further into the wall to put as much space between her and the snakes.
With Tatsu
Makoto stood in between her brother and the boys that now regret picking on them, "Nii-san! Control your temper." Tatsu stepped back keeping one of the boy's collar in his grip before taking deep breaths and releasing his captive, "Alright Mako." The boys all stood behind the dragon's little sister as she continued, "Just because they mess with us doesn't mean we should do the same to them." The eldest sibling kept the irked expression on his face, tuning out his sister's scolding until a sharp hit to the back of his head was issued.
"What the—?" the smacked boy looked back glared at the offender running away like a rabbit being chased by prey. At the top of his lungs he yelled "Coward!" Snorting for a second he turned to where his sister should be standing. "Eh?" was all he could get out before his eyes widened and saw his precious little sister being taken right in front of him. "Hey!" the black haired boy followed his sister's kidnappers, running the opposite direction of his previous destination.
With Ryuu
He rubbed his foot, looking at the blisters forming from breaking in his new shoes. To be honest, he hadn't noticed they were new. The pair of sneakers looked exactly like his other ones. But no one told him that, so when running on the field, he was stuck with having to sprint with aches and pain. The coach would've scolded him for using the shoes in their practice so he kept quiet about the situation. Ryuu sighed, knowing that this probably wasn't even the worst to come. And unfortunately he was right.
After he found the rightful pair of sneakers next to the trash, no doubt someone simply tried to trash them, he went to the 'arena'. Ryuu walked to the room before he was pushed into the ground, "What the hel—?" A gag was stuffed in his mouth before he was blinded and felt his limbs tied together. Struggling he flailed helplessly around wondering where he was being taken.
With Hibiki
The blonde kept his gaze to the ground, trying to find his way around the large campus building. Seiran had drawn a map for him, making sure the ridges of the hallways were distinctive so he could feel them. His fingers grazed the paper until he heard wails coming from a nearby room. Running a hand along the wall, he reached a a doorway where the sounds seem to be coming from.
Hibiki followed the girl's sad cries, "What's wrong miss?" He continued walking through the unknown area, bumping into things every now and then, wanting to help whoever was calling out. But suddenly a pair of hands quickly pushed the blind boy into a closet and locked the door. Quickly realizing where he was the blonde began panicking, hyperventilating and clawing at the door before screaming at the top of his lungs, "GET ME OUT OF HERE!"
At Music Room
Running a hand through his hair, Kaoru paced in the floor while glancing at the door frequently. The Host Club had taken their seats, waiting for the rest of the Prodigy group to show up as a few of their members already had. Mirukki had been with the twins, staring down Kairi who was also staying close to the identical pair. The only ones who had shown up from the opposing side besides the glaring girls was Seiran, Koorogi, Aiko, and Marikun. It was a tense atmosphere, the only hostility was shown when Host customers glared hatefully at the intruders of their sanctuary. Though the Club was running as normal, except now Hikaru got a taste of having to host alone while Aiko was trying to calm his brother to keep him from worrying. They entertaining men just played off the threats so not to cause even more malice intent. Hunny and Mori were adorned in their martial arts outfits, getting many girls swooning at the sight of them 'training'. Mori was effortlessly doing pushups while the cutesy blonde sat on his back nibbling cake. Tamaki was at his paino stool, a soft melody already floating throughout the room and his customers watching in awe.
Haruhi walked over and put a hand on Kaoru's shoulder, "Don't worry. I'm sure they are just running late." The teen tried to give her a smile that reassured he was okay, but he knew that unlike his brother, this girl was not so easily convinced. Seiran looked as nervous as he felt. She anxiously shifted with the occasional biting of her thumb nail. Koorogi was better at hiding her unease despite the awkwardly darting her eyes around the room. The girls knew it wasn't like their friends to be late. Especially with the competitive characteristic in most of them. Halfway through the Club hours, the music abruptly stopped and Tamaki said, "If they don't come its an automatic disqualification." Seiran and Koorogi gave each other a nervous glance both wondering, 'Where is everyone?
At unknown location
"Have you eliminated the threats?" a shadowy figure stood near the window of the empty room. The others all nodded except for one who seemed to shrink back from the crowd. A cold look was sent their way, "What is it."
"I-I tried to get Mirukki but she never left the Hitachiin brothers' side the entire day… I would've gotten her if she had been alone! Honest!" the figure shook uncontrollably as more looks were sent.
Waving a manicured hand, the leader of the group exiled the other for not doing what they were told. "Anyone who dares cause our princes' misfortune or trouble will be shown no mercy, correct?"
"Yes!" a chorus from the subordinates rang out.
"Now… what to do with the insects."
"Leave them?"
"Too easy. I don't want them to ever stand in the hosts way again. Though I'll get over the guilt of doing this eventually. Anything to save the Host Club," the figure tapped their finger against their cheek. In front of them were six screens, though one wasn't being used due to some incompetant underling. One flickered between different cameras, showing a boy running after a few others carrying a girl. Another showed a girl trying to get away from slithering creatures. Another of a boy tied up and squirming to get free. The next a girl trying to get out of pure darkness. And finally a boy kicking and clawing at a door trying to escape the small space.
More apologizes for a loooong wait.
PrussianCraze: So who do you think will win? Haha, and I'll definitely fit them in if/when I write the next chapter
PiperMcleansFollower: We could always use more romance drama xD
Have-a-cookie: I'm more sorry considering I haven't updated. And has the Host Club set them up? Good Theory~
Shan-Shan- I hate forcing everyone to wait for an update! I love reviews like this. If I do make a new chapter it will most definitely be more filling, and I just need inspiration *begins watching Host Club again*
AikidoKiryuu- Update now is better than no update? Hahaha ^^' Well I'm glad you are used to the OC's even I have trouble following them sometimes! But it gets better as will the story and thanks for sticking this far
Beckyno1- Thank you! And I wouldn't mind writing slash, though Sei has dibs on Hibiki xD But I do make a point of taking Reviewers requests!
Anime Princess19- A frienemy relationship? That sounds interesting! Always fun to write those
Demon-Maid-Nova-Jigoku- Haha! Thank you for not killing me xD And he will live to see another day! For now…..
Dreamaker- Thank you for forgiveness! Hope you like the chapter
Child-of-the-Snow: I appreciate any reviews I get!
Waterlily053: Kaoru deserves a whole buncha friends!
Miss Bright Light: UPDATED!~ I hope you appreiciate it :D
CrystalBladeDragon: Thank you! I agree it is difficult to juggle OC's along with original characters but it's fun to try!
Sorry again for not updating! And reviews/inspiration would be taken greatly!~