Here's the final set of letters. You'll see why at the end. And I'll say right now: I am terribly sorry for what my sister and I did. Again, you'll see why at the end.
Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club nor its characters. I own Buck and Sophia, and my sister owns Kiseki.
Warnings: Possible OOCness...and mentions of violence. That's it.
Enjoy!
Dear Hikaru,
Letter number 31.
Please be careful out there. Tamaki hates it and she hasn't named her hand puppet yet. I put it on the map. Hikaru...Kaoru slipped and fell down the grand staircase yesterday. He has several broken ribs and broke his leg and an arm. He has a concussion but they said he'd be fine. I just...I thought you should know. He doesn't want you to be distracted by him, though, so don't think about it, okay? I'm going to be over there everyday, so I love you, and so does every one else. Be careful.
Kiseki.
Dear Kiseki,
Letter number thirty-two.
How is he? How's Kaoru? I know you told me not to worry, but how can I not? I...I have to know he's alright. He's okay, right? I'm focusing on the field, but I can't focus when I'm not doing anything. I can't sleep. Please tell me he's alright.
Write soon.
~Hikaru.
Dear Hikaru,
Letter number thirty-three
Kaoru is okay. He should be getting out of the hospital in three days. Just get some sleep, okay? Kaoru doesn't want you to get hurt, so be careful. He said he's sorry, and he read your letter (finally). I love you. Write back ASAP.
Kiseki.
Dear Kiseki,
Letter number thirty-four.
I've gotten more sleep, mainly because Buck threatened to kick me in the leg if I didn't. He's scary when he wants to be, but a real softy. (Thank god you can never tell him I said that.) He's kind of like a caring older brother figure. That wields a gun and has huge muscles and comes from America. But you get what I mean. How's Kaoru? And everyone else? Is Honey-senpai alright? I mean, first I go off into the army...and now Kaoru...gets hurt... How are mom and dad taking it? Ohh...I wish I was there to help. Things have got to be going crazy. I just feel horrible for being out here when I should be there helping by family.... I know you're gonna say not to beat myself up and it's not my fault, blah, blah, blah...but still... That doesn't mean I can't feel bad. As it is, we're just outside of Baghdad. This is our last chance to rest before we go get into combat. As a warning, I may be out of contact for a few days until I'm relieved by someone. But don't worry. I've gotten better at shooting and whatnot. I'll be alright. I hope things get better over there. Tell everyone I said hi.
~Hikaru
Dear Hikaru,
Letter number thirty-five.
It's good that you've gotten some sleep. I'm glad Buck's taking good care of you. Kaoru's out of the hospital, but he'll be on crutches for a while. Everyone is fine. Honey-senpai and Mori-senpai come over to visit and help me take care of Kaoru. Mom and Dad are okay, I guess. More and more often they seem to be gone. They're barely ever home. They leave before me and Kaoru get up and they get home after we go to bed. Don't worry so much that you can't concentrate out there, okay? Everyone says hi. We put a big red flag on Baghdad. On the map in music room three. Good luck out there. Write back ASAP. We love you, and miss you lots!
Kiseki.
Dear Kiseki,
Letter number thirty-six.
I've got to ask, since this just came to me: Is Kyoya-senpai finding some way to exploit my absence? I mean, you guys put the flag in the music room, where all of the guests can see it... Do all of the guests know about me being in the army? And yeah, Buck's taking good care of me. First day in the combat zone was...okay. It's really loud and hectic...but it's alright. Anyways, it'll be a basic routine now... I'll go out into the combat zone for twenty-four hours every couple of days. I'll be very careful, don't worry. I'll tell you if anything happens.
~Hikaru
Dear Hikaru,
Letter number thirty-seven.
Kyoya-senpai has taken a leave of absence. He still keeps up with all of the Host Club's sales and money issues, but he hasn't been around much. Actually, some of the guests have been putting candles by the flag. We light them every couple of days. It's really cool, but it makes me cry every time I see them lit. Everyone knows by know. We didn't tell anyone outside of the Host club, but if someone asked, we told them the truth. And you know all of us are always worried about you. I love you, and hope to see you soon. Good luck.
Kiseki.
Dear Kiseki,
Letter number thirty-eight ---- Look! Now we're almost to forty!
Glad to hear things are moderately normal over there. I wish I could say the same for over here. Tonight, my squad's going on an overnight recon mission to the center of Baghdad. We should be fine, since there's usually not much activity at night. I'll be really careful. But...just in case something happens, not that I think something WILL happen, but just in case... Can you tell Haruhi...I love her? And tell Kaoru I say the same…to him... Tell everyone I said hi and I'll be back before you know it! Don't worry too much! I love all of you and can't wait to be home.
~Hikaru
Dear Hikaru,
Letter number thirty-nine. --- One more!
Be careful out there, okay? I don't know why, but I have a really bad feeling about this...It's probably nothing, though. I told Haruhi, and Kaoru. Haruhi...says to tell you that she loves you too. And Kaoru misses you. Everyone says hi. I'm sorry it's such a short letter, but I don't know what else to say...well, I love you, and hope to see you soon.
Kiseki.
Dear Kiseki,
This is Buck, from Hikaru's squad. I really hate having to send this letter... But Hikaru's been captured as a prisoner of war. Considering the conditions, he won't be killed... But unless we can provide a good compromise with the rebels, we might not be able to save him. I am truly sorry... I tried to save him, but by the time I had gotten to where he was, they already had him. I will do everything physically possible for me to get Hikaru back. You can count on me. If there is anything I can do, please name it. I will not give up until we get Hikaru back safely. You can rest assured I WILL get him back to you. I sincerely apologize. I did the best I could.
Buck
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Kitsune Curoryu