Author's Note: Happy Friday everyone! I hope you enjoy this next chapter, it took a long time to do. Please watch Inside the Magic's video of the fireworks beforehand, for its very hard to describe all that is happening in this show. Enjoy!

Chapter 54

As everyone got their bearings and the happy tears were more contained, Tamaki began his rambling as the twins added their commentary.

"Will wonders never cease in this kingdom of light…!"

"Yeah, boss there was a lot of light, so much light…"

"…It Painted the Night!"

Haruhi then got in on the action. "Everything was so beautiful and the music was fantastic, the original must have been quite something to see!"

Steph was grinning a grin that seemed brighter than the floats that just went past. "I remember watching videos of that show, plus it ran in DCA, but it wasn't the same. Katie saw it."

Katie was drying her eyes as Kyoya had an arm around her. He had to ask. "You remember the last parade like this?"

Katie nodded and began to speak. "I was three when it stopped, it is my earliest memory. I was devastated when it closed permanently. There were so many familiar feelings and images in this parade like the last, I felt as if I was three again." She smiled and began to list the similarities, from the music to the giant Belle (Which was exactly like the Blue Fairy), and the introduction of both parades.

Justin walked over then, after talking to a buddy of his whom he was with. "Guys, the fireworks start at 9:15 exactly and Adam thinks the best place to view it is in the middle of Main Street."

Honey grinned. "So, back to the flagpole, Katie-Senpai?" Mori lifted Honey onto his shoulders and they began to walk towards where the parade was continuing.

"Not there, guys," Justin stopped them with a hand out. "Adam has a connection with ITM who has connection with AM who heard it from…"

"Justin!" Katie rolled her eyes comically as her friend rambled. "Your point?"

"Right," he sheepishly rubbed his head. Everyone laughed, with even Mori giving out a chuckle. "Anyway, apparently you need to be in the middle of the street to get in on real action."

"So, our second place near the Penny Arcade should be great! By the clock, Justin, how's that?" Steph eagerly stated. Justin nodded, saying he'll meet them there and save them a spot, he then left with Adam, who gave the girls a nod.

Kaoru was curious about this. "Why would we need to be in the middle of the crowd?"

Katie held her puzzled look for only a moment before smiling at her group. "Well, normally if we need to see something special, we need to get to the front, near the castle. It sometimes has projections. But in the Street itself? I guess Disney has something special in mind for our Host Club."

Everyone cheered, excited. They went to their new location, going behind the Matterhorn and through Tomorrowland and past the hub. The parade's last float was near the flagpole, and the crowd seemed to surge towards the Castle. A lot of young adults and adults with Cameras were all around, seeming to crowd the street, more seemed there than before.

"Did more people show up?" Haruhi asked, keeping close to Kyoya and Katie so not to get lost in the crowd.

"Maybe, but they were spread out along the parade route and are coming together now." Kyoya looked at Katie for confirmation, for she was holding tight to his hand. She also held Mori's shirt as she walked behind him, for people got out of his way when he walked to their destination. She nodded, giving Kyoya a quick smile before counting her ducks again, for it was easy to get swept up in the crowd.

They made it to the clock where Justin and his buddy Adam had staked a spot. They made their way on the sidewalk, where they could see the Castle a bit clearer. Honey was on Mori's shoulders still and they were on the street, followed by Kyoya, Katie, Steph, Hikaru, Kaoru, Haruhi, and Tamaki from right to left looking towards the castle.

It had taken a while to get there, due to the crowd, and it was 9:05 when they got there. Extraordinary, considering the parade ended at 8:50. It had taken them fifteen minutes to walk there, but they had time.

Haruhi was once again struck by the simple complexity of Disneyland, which should have confused her, but didn't. The people around her were supposed to be critics, covering the events to see if the show was worth the price of admission, but they were almost as excited as the hosts.

"Who is Adam?" Haruhi mumbled to Steph.

"He finds things that are interesting and shares it, but he has a soft spot for Disney." She whispered back. "He and Justin are close and he has connections, which is why he is here. He's a casual reporter, I guess."

Haruhi watched as Katie would nod at certain people, showing that she knew them. Steph was occasionally doing the same as Justin and Adam conversed with a group of people with their cameras out and ready to go.

These adults chose to spend time at this place that was so often dismissed for a children's amusement park. She noted the excited vibe around everyone, obviously pleased with the parade.

Honey, who was looking up at the castle was the first to notice something. "Look!" He shouted, pointing towards it. Showlights were on and they started probing the sky.

As soon as everyone looked up, a whirl of sound enveloped the crowd. Everyone cheered as Katie looked around in confusion for a second. Isn't Main Street supposed to go dark? She thought. But only for a second. For indeed, Main Street did turn its normal lamps off, but everyone was surprised when something amazing came with the darkness.

The walls of the shops up and down Main Street glowed with blue fairy dust and seemed to sweep off the walls. Everyone looked around them as magic poured on the walls, changing its color.

"Projections…" Steph gasped in wonder as they heard shouts of astonishment all around them.

Tamaki was whipping his head back and forth from the Penny Arcade next to them and to the castle, alit with lights until it calmed for a moment. The shops turned blue with white sparkles on them, with lights pointing straight up towards the heavens.

The lights began to twirl as lyrics could be heard. "Step Into The Magic…" Kyoya gasped in recognition as he looked around him and shouted "Orange trees!" The trees were all around them on the shop walls, glowing brightly.

"Step Into The Magic…" Kaoru realized then that the song was guiding them as the sisters did, and the magic was all around them. Other hosts were making that same connection.

A voice then floated above them, like a gentle breeze whispering in their ears. "Just imagine, if you were standing right here over sixty years ago, you'd be standing in the middle of an orange grove…" Katie began to cry. She had often tried to imagine the land here before Walt, but could not. Now, she saw the two realities mixed together in an eerie, yet comfortable way, as if the projections were ghosts from the past. The host club was astonished. They had learned that this place was just crops, but seeing it was another story.

"One visionary stood right where you are now, but instead of orange trees, he envisioned a magic kingdom. This man's name was Walt Disney, and his Dream would be called… Disneyland."

That hit home for everyone in the crowd, with reactions ranging from cheering (Steph, the twins, and Honey), to crying (Katie and Tamaki), to shock (Kyoya, Haruhi, and Mori). It was an amazing thought to think that Walt Disney walked were they walked and saw the castle before it stood on the ground.

The lights parted in the sky as the voice finished and three fireworks shot into the sky.

"A hidden Mickey!" Haruhi pointed in glee. All started to cheer as a recognizable voice soared through the air.

"This now says that as long as there is imagination left in the world, Disneyland will never be completed." Walt's voice seemed to touch them from beyond time and space. Fireworks shot up from around the castle in bright white. Everyone gasped, completely entranced.

Suddenly, there was a sound of a crow! Fireworks scatted in the sky as Mori pointed to the castle's base. "Peter."

"Ha! Imagination? We got a lot of that around here, right Tinker Bell?" Peter shouted out as everyone cheered, then gasped. It was Tink! Flying, not just straight above the castle, but up and down in front of it, waving her wand.

They heard her chime in response and Pan laughed. "Ah, 'atta girl, Tink! Sprinkle your Pixie Dust! Let's show 'em how magical this place can be! Come on everybody, here we GOOOOO!"

Then came a song as fireworks rained from the heavens, praising Disneyland as a place where anybody belonged, a world where they can dream along and their hearts followed.

Tamaki felt as if he could sing along, he knew those feeling well about this place. He looked at Haruhi and Kyoya and knew he wasn't alone in thinking that.

The song continued that if they believed in the fantasy, it could carry them away, making memories. Haruhi had her camera with her, so she decided to take a few pictures of her friends' reactions, which were funny and sweet.

Tink flew above the castle and caused more fireworks to go off as the walls around the host club were changing color once more. "Step into the magic! Watch the stories come to life!" As it sang on, the hosts could only cheer as their senses were bombarded with colors, music, fireworks, and light. It was beautiful and exciting.

Confetti was thrown into the air on the shops around them when the music stepped into a change.

Katie, Haruhi, Steph, and Honey all squealed when they heard a familiar voice sweep over the crowd. "Come on, mateys, STEP IN TIME!"

"LOOK!" Hikaru yelled, pointing at the walls, which looked as if the shadows of Mary Poppins' chimney sweeps were dancing on the rooftops. The sky alit with colors and fireworks went off in time with the music. Steph grabbed Kaoru and began to swing him around as Hikaru clapped in time. Katie smiled and tapped her foot in time as Kyoya followed suit. Tamaki bounced up and down in excitement as Honey tapped on Mori's head as Mori leaned with the music. Haruhi took pictures as fast as she could, not wanting to miss a moment of the silliness that was the Host Club and their friends.

They kicked their knees up, flapped like a birdy, and laughed as fireworks went off. They stopped as the fireworks got more intense and the walls were changing colors at an increasing rate.

Then, everything began to slow as the group caught their breaths, occasionally letting out a giggle.

Main Street then turned blue, as if the night sky had seeped into the buildings themselves. A beautiful array of fireworks gracefully danced across the sky as a beautiful song reached their ears. It was Rapunzel and Flynn's song.

"All those days, watching from the windows…" Katie watched in wonder as lanterns began to float all around her. She wasn't the only one who felt a lump in her throat and tears in her eyes. It was stunning and beautiful. The castle seemed to glow a bright purple as Hikaru put his arm around Steph, who was grinning like a Cheshire Cat. Tamaki grabbed Haruhi's hand tightly to stop the tears from falling down on his face. Haruhi couldn't lift up her camera, she was in awe. Honey reached his arms up as if to grab the lanterns and hold them close as Mori held onto Mitskuni's legs a little tighter. Kyoya, suddenly feeling very bold, snaked his left arm around Katie's waist and she, naturally, stepped a little closer to him and rested her head on him.

Haruhi noticed and quickly took a picture of the two, illuminated by fireworks and the lanterns around them. Haruhi smiled as she thought I can't wait to see his face once I show him that picture.

The visuals were too beautiful to put into words. Most people were quietly singing along with the song, and those who weren't had their mouths dropped in amazement. Kaoru felt an unfamiliar feeling of being lost for words. The mesmerizing scene ended with two fireworks crossing each other in the sky.

"All at once, everything is different. Now that I see you… Now that I see you."

A heart shaped firework came up after the last note faded and the crowd "aww"ed in delight.

Suddenly, there was a cheerful tune being played and yellow light engulfed the park and a loud buzzzzz filled the air. Honey clapped his hands together with glee, for the sound was…

"Bees. Not the bees." Tamaki laughed. Winnie the Pooh began to sing his hungry song as the shops turned into honeycombs to the delight of all. The fireworks looked like bees buzzing in the sky. After a whirlwind of fireworks and much laughter from the audience, the walls changed many colors. Kaoru also noticed that no one commented on everyone's positions, especially how close they all were to each other. Not even his brother, for he was close to Steph but had a gleeful look at Katie still snug next to Kyoya. Tamaki had also noticed where everyone was but didn't care. He was still holding Haruhi's hand.

The music then became a little scarier when they heard "Heffalumps and Woozles… beware… beware!" Steph pointed up at the Penny Arcade with a laugh to see eyes comically looking around. They all screamed in delight as the music played with amazing effects all around them. It was colorful and fun, causing everyone to laugh and clap along.

The segment ended with a thunderous amount of applause. The lights faded to everyone's surprise. A drumroll was heard.

Suddenly, a huge fan of fireworks rose up from behind the castle, looking as bright as…

"The sunrise." Mori gasped, seeing the light spread up Main Street. It was the track of the Lion King! Everyone felt as if the air was sucked out of them, it was one of the most visually impressive things they had ever seen. Standing in the middle of it felt chilling and everyone shivered with glee.

Everyone applauded as sounds of the jungle emerged as Circle of Life played. Animals pranced on the walls of the shops and there was not a lack of things to look at. Fireworks bloomed in the sky and the castle was lit in bright yellow and orange, looking a lot like Pride Rock. Everyone stared in awe, unable to move.

As the last note played, the music changed and monkeys could be heard chattering above them. King Louie began to dance on the walls to everyone's delight. As per the jungle, things began speeding up and getting crazy. Loads of fireworks went off as Kyoya cheered and Katie was laughing like a hyena. Steph was dancing with the twins as Mori and Honey mimicked monkeys. Tamaki was cheering and laughing at the same time and Haruhi was taking pictures once more.

Suddenly, a bunch of red fireworks erupted from the castle as the music turned more sinister. Everyone froze where they were, shocked at this transition.

The walls seemed to be filling with water around them as the music increased.

They heard a beautiful voice from all around them. "Ariel!" Haruhi stated as Katie shrieked in delight. Above the shops, sea life floated above them. People gasped with childlike wonder and delight as these plants waved at them as bubbles were on the walls.

"Fantastic…" Kyoya muttered in shock as Tamaki began to jump up and down.

Suddenly, the sea erupted with life and sound as Under the Sea began to play. Everyone watched in wonder as this new array was dancing in front of them. They had to dance along, so they did.

Suddenly, chanting could be heard as Sebastian was waved away.

"What?" Katie marveled, confused. The twins immediately started chanting along, but everyone else recognized the chants from Pixar's Finding Nemo.

"OH MY DISNEY!" Steph screamed, pointing above the castle. There flew, or rather, swam, the lovable Nemo.

"Well, I've seen a fairy fly, a ghost dog fly, and even an elephant fly," Katie stated in shock. "But I have NEVER seen a clownfish fly!" They all laughed and watched as Nemo was greeted by Bloat, who was on the castle, and the park turned red.

It was the ring of fire scene, and fire did erupt from around the castle. The sea life had turned red and orange as Nemo gathered his courage and swam right through it! Everyone cheered and laughed, for the scene was amazing.

The water seemed to drain from all around them as, once more, the shops turned blue. The sea life was gone.

"Come on and live the magic!" The theme asked. Everyone looked around, confused. Was it the end?

Katie looked at the projections in wonder and saw…

"Ice!" She gasped loudly. Everyone looked as a blizzard erupted onto the walls.

The Host Club dropped their mouths open in amazement as iconic music played. It was the ice queen, Elsa!

The crowd cheered as they saw her on the castle and chills ran down spines again, but Honey had noticed something that added a lot more magic.

"Snow?" He whispered, confused. It didn't snow in Southern California, it barely rained! But he shouted louder. "SNOW!"

Everyone gasped as white snowflakes fell from the sky, glowing bright and beautifully. Everyone reached up to touch it, landing in hair and faces.

Honey was waving his hands in the air, catching them as best he could. What magic there was, they melted when his warm hands touched them but they weren't even cold. Mori could only stare at the Queen, who had obviously created this magic. Kaoru shook his head free from the flakes, laughing as Hikaru tried to catch them with Steph. Haruhi took pictures of Tamaki whirling about to the song, knowing that many people would want to see this. Kyoya was wiping his glasses free from the 'snow', which he knew to be bubbles, while staring at Katie, who was angelically looking up in wonder as the snow caught in her red hair and long lashes.

Visually, it was beautiful. Many people began to forget the snow and watched in awe around them. There needs to be more words to describe this, Haruhi thought in her shocked state.

As the segment finished, the castle returned to its normal color and the walls went black. Everyone cheered and applauded, their hands red from clapping so hard. The castle was now glowing blue, diamond blue.

Their narrator was back. "As Walt Disney said, Disneyland will never be complete. And as the future will show us, with enough imagination, it will continue to build and grow on one enduring promise." The castle was studded in blue lights, mesmerizing everyone.

"That all who journey through its magical gates will feel forever young."

"What a promise…" Hikaru murmured, tearing up. Steph rested her head on him, crying as well. She looked at her sister, who was trying to keep it together. The other Hosts were doing the same.

"And the magic, as Walt assured us, will never end."

"Please let this never end." Tamaki whimpered, holding Haruhi close. She looked up at him and hugged back. She never wanted it to end either. A perfect moment.

As the music swelled and color danced before their eyes, Kaoru felt his heart swell with pride as he looked at his family, yes, for everyone there was family. He felt nothing but joy looking at his brother embracing someone else for a change.

"Come on and live the magic!"

Mori looked at his princess guides and smiled hugely. Honey adored them and he liked how kind and fun they were. They made conversation with him, despite him not saying much, and took what he said as valuable. It was a magical place indeed.

As the fireworks went off with the music, the shops facades lit up, and proceeded to shake and shimmer as they changed into the honeycombs, undersea themes, and other backdrops that they used earlier.

"When you wish upon a star!"

Again, Honey wished hard on the stars that Disneyland would never cease to amaze him. He was having so much fun and everything and everyone was so sweet. He began to tear up, holding Takashi's head tightly.

The lights, sounds, feelings, they were all too amazing. There was nothing more to do than to watch and feel like kids.

The music turned epic as wheels of sparklers appeared beside the castle. Everyone was, by this time, getting misty-eyed.

Suddenly, the noise turned angelic. All eyes were on the castle as Katie began to really cry. Walt and Mickey were projected on the drawbridge, walking into Fantasyland.

With a drumroll, they heard the most heartfelt promise yet spoken by Jiminy Cricket.

"Just think: All of this is yours, FOREVER!"

Kyoya began to cry as well, holding Katie close to him. All of this was his to decide, which story to unfold that ended in a happily ever after with a princess in his arms.

As the end drew near, Katie grabbed her sister's hand as they both cried with joy. The hosts joined in a group hug as the last of the fireworks rained down on them. They cheered with everyone else as the lights came back on Main Street and left a warm feeling in everyone's heart.

Magic does exist, Haruhi thought with glee. "With my friends and in Disneyland."

Author's Note: Hope you enjoyed, please R&R for more goodies. Day two should end next week, so be ready for that.

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