[Okay, the end is near! D: As much as I'm bored with writing this, it was still so much fun to write! Do not worry. I think next chapter will be the last, but I'm gonna write an epilogue and maybe a sort of sequel to it. I know I've done the characters a bit out of character a lot, and I'm sorry, but I've tried keeping them a bit more in character in this chapter.

It's been decided that Sapphire's fear is... You'll just have to wait and see ;p

Please enjoy the second to last chapter (or third to last, depending if you see an epilogue as a chapter) of my first fanfiction]

The next week was torture for Sapphire. The Host Club wouldn't let her into the club room and none of them would talk to her about her party. Even the girls in their class seemed to know more than she did.

"It's so annoying!" She said whilst complaining about it to Haruhi one day. Haruhi nodded her head in agreement.

"I know. I've been sworn to secrecy on pain of debt, but I'm trying to keep it as toned down as possible." Sapphire had to smile at Haruhi's play on words.

"Thanks Haruhi. What would I do without you?" It was Haruhi's turn to smile.

"I don't know. You seemed to be managing alright on your own before you met us." Haruhi said. Sapphire laughed before the bell rang. Hikaru and Kaoru dragged Haruhi to music room 3 before Sapphy had chance to say goodbye. She sighed and packed away her stuff, before setting off to her apartment alone.

Sapphy was sat writing another poem/song when she heard whispers outside her door. She tried ignoring them, but they persisted with it until something dropped through her letterbox. She heard footsteps running away and she sighed, guessing that it had been someone from Ouran. Presumably Tamaki, Hikaru and Kaoru. She got up and grabbed the purple envelope with fancy gold writing.

To Sapphire Mizuiro

She laughed and opened the envelope. Inside was a sheet of purple paper with more gold writing on it. It read.

Sapphire Mizuiro. You are invited to a party on the 19th of September. Be sure to dress in something that compliments your beautiful features. We will have someone pick you up at 9pm. By the way, we will not take no for an answer. Love Tamaki, Hikaru, Kaoru, Haruhi, Kyouya, Mori, Honey, Usa-chan and Kuma-chan.

She smiled as she read each and every one of their names. This letter was probably a collaborative effort of the twins and Tamaki. 19th of September was tomorrow, giving her a day to prepare. She looked through her wardrobe at the clothes that she still had and found the perfect thing. She held it in her hands for a moment before looking through her stuff to find some accessories to match. She hung them up on a coat hanger and kept it on a hook for her jackets and things. Sapphy took one look around her empty apartment and reflected, sadly, about her times with the Host Club. And so, Cinderella shall go to the ball she thought.

Sapphire was so exhausted, she was sleeping in class. The teachers didn't seem to notice and didn't even look twice at her. Hikaru, Kaoru and Haruhi were starting to get worried about her. They left her in the classroom at lunch. Haruhi, who normally ate inside the classroom, decided to go to the cafeteria that day so she didn't disturb Sapphy

"Do you know what's wrong with her Haruhi?" Kaoru asked. Haruhi shook her head.

"No. She told me she hasn't been sleeping well recently, but she never told me why." Hikaru and Kaoru looked at each other. They didn't want Sapphy to be too tired for the party they had worked so hard to prepare for.

Sapphy woke up alone. She was in the classroom. Sapphire looked at the clock and saw it was lunchtime. Groaning, she stood up to stretch. I wonder if anyone tried waking me up. I doubt the teachers would, seeing how they know that- th- She choked up. She tried to regain her composure and headed to the cafeteria, where she knew everyone would be, except maybe Haruhi. As she got there, she stood still in the doorway. All seven of them were there and they were laughing. Having as much fun as they had they very first time Sapphy had seen them. Even Kyouya had a smile on his face. They were being noisy, but none of the other students took any notice. Apart from a few looks from some of the girls, but that was it. Looking at them, she felt a smile grow upon her face and a pang in her heart. This was the group of idiots she had come to love. Tamaki noticed her and waved her over. Sapphire laughed and ran towards them. Tamaki was talking excitedly about the party that night, but he was very careful not to give anything away. Sapphire soon forgot how tired she was and as the day progressed she felt excitement bubbling up inside her. She couldn't wait for 9pm that night.

Sapphire had just finished getting ready when she heard a knock on her door. She grabbed her bag and opened the door quickly. Hikaru stood there, waiting for her. He was wearing a blue suit with a turquoise rose peeking out from his top pocket. He looked at her clothes and blushed slightly.

"Damn it, Kaoru." He mumbled. His blush faded and he bowed to her. "My lady, would you come with me to the ball? Your prince awaits you." He stood up straight and offered her his hand. Sapphy laughed and took his hand.

"Of course I will." He led her to a stretch limousine and opened the door for her.

"Ladies first." He said and Sapphire patted his cheek before getting in.

"Well, aren't you the gentleman." He flashed her a devilish grin before getting in the limo and closing the door behind him. The limo started moving and the two sat in silence for a while. Hikaru spoke.

"You know, you're not my most favourite person in the world. I'm only nice to you because it would hurt Kaoru if I wasn't." Sapphy smiled at him before looking out of the window.

"I know. It's because I took Kaoru away from you isn't it." Hikaru nodded. Sapphy saw his reflection in the window. She smiled and shook her head. "Don't worry about Kaoru. He is yours and yours alone. I couldn't take him away from you even if I tried. Besides," She leant over and whispered in his ear. Hikaru's eyes widened and Sapphire drew sat up straight again, her smile gone. The limousine slowed down and then came to a full stop. The door was opened by the driver and Sapphy got out before Hikaru had a chance to speak. Hikaru got out and saw Sapphire on her phone. She looked up to him and smiled. He could see sadness in her eyes.

"What time does the party finish?" she asked him.

"Midnight." Sapphy nodded her thanks at him and started texting into her mobile. She put her phone back into her bag and offered Hikaru her arm.

"Shall we go then?" Hikaru nodded and they walked into the great hall that the Host Club were using for this party. Immediately, the spotlight fell on her and Hikaru. Sapphy squinted through the light to see the other Hosts bowing with other students stood in the sidelines. Tamaki was stood with one hand on his hip, smiling as though he wanted congratulating. He was wearing a white suit with a pale green rose in his pocket. Haruhi was stood awkwardly and smiling as though saying that she had tried her best. She was wearing a white suit also, but hers wasn't as frilly, and she had a red rose in her pocket. Mori, with Honey on his shoulders, was as stoic as usual, but maybe with a hint of a smile on his face. He was wearing a black suit with a navy rose in his pocket. Honey... well, Honey was just smiling and giving off the impression that pink flowers surrounded him all the time. He wore a pale pink suit with a pink rose to match the pink flowers around his head. Kaoru was grinning, wearing a brown suit with and orange flower. Kyouya was looking as cool as ever with his arms crossed and an evil smile. He wore a dark blue suit with a light blue flower. She smiled as music started playing and Kaoru held out his hand.

"Would you do me the honour of dancing the first dance?" Sapphire took his hand.

"Of course." Kaoru grinned the same grin Hikaru had given her just before they set off and led her to the dance floor.

Kaoru looked down at the girl he was dancing with. The girl who was sixteen years old that day. She was beautiful. There was no other word for it. Her usually wavy hair was now straight, but curled at the tips. It had been split into two and brought to the front around her neck. She wore a black headband with a small bow on one side. Her dress was a deep red with black netting over it. The netting formed patterns and those patterns formed black roses. It stopped just above her knees and Kaoru realised that it was strapless. A necklace with a butterfly pendant hung around her neck. Instead of the bandage she normally wore, she had replaced it with a thick ribbon with a bow. She had only a little bit of eyeliner on the top of her eyes to complete the look. It was almost gothic-lolita. Almost, but it had a touch of Sapphire. She leant her head against his chest as they swayed to the music. They smiled, each of them content. Each of them wishing that this moment would never end. They didn't even notice that other dancers had joined them.

[Hiii! So I explained why Hikaru didn't go cold turkey on Sapphire cos she started going out with Kaoru. :) the dress that Sapphire is wearing is a dress that I've seen in a shop near where I live and I want the dress so much. I wasn't able to find a picture of it, so I tried describing it as best as I could, but it failed. I wanna wear it to prom :( Prom's not for another school year (my last year when I go back! YAY!)

Review replies:

Melikecake: Thankies. I enjoyed writing the argument between Kyouya and Sapphire best :) OMIGOD! Your review made me realise that Renge hasn't appeared in this story! T^T (don't ask me how, it just did) I'm so unhappy; I could not eat 3 bowls of rice. ;D Your reviews make me happy! :D

Dreamaker401: Yeah, I've got so many ideas for that fear. Just gotta see if everyone wants to vote for that one or not! :D This review made me realise that Nekozawa hasn't made an appearance either. T^T Your reviews also make me happy! :D

Niikkii95: Haha. Thankies ^.^ When I got this idea, I just had to start writing it down. Although I didn't expect it to get filled with magic and stuff. It only turned out like this coz I write as I think and ideas just pop into my head. I'm glad it did though. This review made me really happy! :D:D

Stuckinadream: Well, you got your sneak peak for my new story (just coz I can't resist puppy dog eyes) and now it's up. ;D But you already know that, since you've read it. That's the story I'm actually thinking would be a good sequel. But that's why I said SORT of up top. Cos it's not gonna have Sapphy in, just mentioning's of her. Ah, Haruhi actually kept Tamaki on a leash (figuratively speaking of course... although... you never know) so the party is not so OTT. Haha I like long reviews, so don't feel so bad. Heehee Don't worry, everyone fails at walking backwards. :) :D I don't think you fail at everything. You don't fail at writing stories ;)