So this chapter is going to be really short, only because the next one, being the 10th, will be a lot longer. You will be meeting both Malayne's biological family, and her adoptive family. Plus an added secret of Malayne's. I hop you guys enjoy it. I will try to post it tonight or tomorrow. Much love, YoungJapaneseWriter

Chapter Nine: 3rd Person:

Days passed and Malayne returned to normal, somewhat. She was busy with cake orders for up and coming Halloween parties among the rich and the working class. This was Malayne's favorite time of year not because of the on coming cold weather that would follow, but because of the spookiness that Halloween brought on. She loved horror movies, primarily paranormal ones, and she loved seeing kids dressed up in their little costumes.

Malayne had just walked out of the back after hearing the bell ring that signals a customer has arrived in the shop. When she looked up she saw the host club walking in with almost all smiling faces, of course the twins and Kyoya were the exception. They sat in the corner, by a window, and chatted happily while Malayne made them some food. The door opened to the store once again, and when Malayne stepped out, a curious looked shrouded her face.

The Host club looked over at the ma that just walked in and immediately recognized him as the man that collapsed on their first arrival at the store. The man, who was a little shorter looking than Tamaki and Kyoya, walked confidently into the store and up to Malayne.

"Malayne-sama, can I speak to you in back?"

"Maybe right now isn't the best time, I have some food cooking, and some cakes to decorate," She spoke with a steady voice, shooting glances at the club.

"I realize that, but this is incredibly important and needs your attention now."

Malayne stared at the man for a long minute, but finally nodded. She excused herself and walked him to the kitchen in back. The club looked at each other, trying to comprehend what had just happened.

"WHAT?"

The club flinched at the sudden sound made by the girl but said nothing. The girl was seen pacing in the kitchen and looked very angry, but under that anger they could see worry. They didn't hear anything after that, but soon after Malayne walked out of the kitchen and into the shop to deliver the food to the scared club. Malayne apologized but didn't explain, the excused herself once again into the kitchen.

The club didn't see her come out for another half an hour, and that was only to take care of customers, but no words were said to them as they sat waiting for their friend.

"If they step foot into my store I will give you the right to shoot her if I don't do it myself," Malayne grumbled as she walked into the store.

"Roger that. Some of the boys and I are going on patrol tonight," The boy said as he leaned against the counter.

"Alright, if you guys get tired stop by for some coffee, I'll be up trying to get a hold of some people."

The by nodded and walked out of the store, leaving the club with more questions toward Malayne.

"Hey Mal, are you okay?" Tamaki questioned as he walked up to his friend.

"Yeah, I have some not nice people coming into town because some good people are going to be around. Oh, but speaking of good people, I won't be able to come to the club on Friday, I will be busy with some family that is coming into town tonight and we have something to do on Friday."

"Oh! I was going to ask if you wanted to go to the carnival that is coming into town. Some customers were talking about it, it's supposed to be a dark carnival?"

"Yes, it's called Americabre. It's a dark carnival that is quite popular around the world and the musicals that they occasionally do are quite realistic. Kids under the age of 14 are not permitted unless in attendance with an adult because of language, nudity, and visuals that are hyper-realistic. You could say I know them," Malayne chuckled.

"It's too bad you can't go Mal-chan!"

"Oh you might see me there," Malayne winked.