A/N I am still working on this, I did give my word. I had just forgotten this chapter was just about complete when I had some life incidences that gave me a bit of.. Ok a HUGE writers block, I just slowly began whittling it down, and now its a rock... still pretty big. But enough of me, on with the story!

Enjoy!

The four months that followed since the incident paved the way for Kyoya and Sayuri to build on their budding relationship, via calls and texts. It was also the time of the trial against Matsuda Tsuyoshi, as well as her Uncle Stephen Nanami.

It was a dreary day out the sun was hiding behind the thick cover of clouds on this day. Court was in session - day five, things seem to be looking good on behalf of Sayuri….

"Can you tell us what happened after you had returned home from Ouran Koukou?" The lawyer – Kenneth Wilson, who is representing her Uncle and his two lackeys - Matsuda Tsuyoshi and Ryun Imamura, Sayuri had a feeling that this man was going to make her look bad. He looks like a snake in silk tie.

Closing her eyes to the day(s) in question, she took a deep breath, and began.

"I came back to Nagoya after hearing about my parents from Imamura-san, my mother had been recovering already, and the drug that was laced in her food made her condition worsen. My father was beaten up and only sustained a few head injuries at the hands of Imamura." She continued on to retell of the events that took place and the few days after when her Uncle announced he was going to 'fill in' for her father while he and her mother recovered.

Also announcing her new engagement to Matsuda Tsuyoshi,

"The week that followed I received a phone call from my Uncle and headed right to the downtown office of our company…"

~Downtown Nagoya, D.S.N. Building~

Sayuri stepped from the town car and made her way into the building of her father's company, the secretaries, and staff bowed in greeting as she passed them in the halls, she noticed that there were several new guards in dark clothing and glasses that were never present before.

Coming to the main office on the top floor, she was greeted quickly with a firm hug and kiss from her Uncle,

"Sayuri-chan my favorite niece, I came as quickly as I heard. How are you?" He started as he led her to take a seat as soon as the disengaged from their hug.

Sayuri nodded, "It is good to see you too Uncle, we are well, mother is recovering quickly now, and father is still on bed rest."

Stephen listened nodding when needed, "I see, I will stop by and see the old man soon, I just came by to see if I could lend a hand if it is needed, like I said when I received the call." He took her hands in his and gave them a kiss.

"You get lovelier by the day Princess, I have a surprise for you later. I will pick you up for dinner tomorrow to get your mind off of this... travesty." He stood up and opened the door for her letting her out, the second she left Stephen made a call to ensure his position.

~Sacred Lotus Hibachi Restaurant~

Stephen and Sayuri walked into the restaurant as they chatted a while over appetizers then ordered their meal.

"How was the trip to Hawaii Uncle?" Sayuri nibbled on a bit of her Sweet Plum Grilled Chicken.

Stephen wiped his mouth and sighed, "I wish I could have brought you, it is a beautiful place. I plan to go back soon. I just have to make sure my brother is back on his feet before I do. I also do not feel you need to be alone during this time."

Sayuri nodded and smiled, she felt a little sleepy. She excused herself and headed to the restroom, she took it as she was just emotionally drained she didn't have much time to call Kyoya or the others to let them know the situation – her time being busy with her mother, father and Uncle dragging her about.

She patted her face with the cool water then headed back to the table, sitting next to her Uncle was Matsuda, grinning from ear to ear. They saw her approach and they both stood, she greeted the newcomer, and then sat down.

"Ah, Sayuri this is Matsuda Tsuyoshi, I hope you do not mind the guest?" He looked at her with a smile.

"Oh no Uncle, Tsuyoshi- san a pleasure to see you again." She nodded once again.

"You know each other?" Stephen seemed a bit shocked.

"Yes, a few years ago. Please do not let me interrupt your conversation." She bowed her head and continued with her meal.

The two men chatted away about business and Sayuri just sat overhearing their conversation, soon it was time for them to leave Stephen dropping his niece off at the mansion, Tsuyoshi escorting her to the door.

"Sayuri –san I hope you will not mind my calling on you while I am in town." The tall, muscular dark eyed man, bowed taking her hand and kissing it lightly leaving before she could respond.

Sayuri swallowed hard, a severe chill crept up her spine, and her stomach knotted. That man was trouble with a capital 'T' she made a mental note to avoid him as much as possible while he was in town.

Another month or so with her Uncle setting up dates for her with Matsuda she couldn't get out of it, no matter how hard she tried.

"It had been a few weeks since My Uncle, Nanami-san had set up with the company, It was after a dinner engagement during the second month on XX that the physical assault on my person took place. Matsuda-san took it upon himself to hurt me where no one would be able to see the marks.

Then it progressively worsened within a two-month period." Sayuri closed her eyes as she visibly shuddered, when she opened her eyes once more the fires of disgust and loathing took their place in as she looked over at the men who tried their hardest to bring her down.

With the mounting evidence against Sayuri's Uncle, along with the medical reports from Yuuichi and Akito her case was solid. It was only a matter of the Judge's decision; no Jury was present as to not cause any scandal against her Father's company.
The time it took from the break during lunch for the case to rule in favor of Sayuri, it was done her Uncle as well as his accomplice were going to prison for a very long time. Sayuri made note to have restraining orders drawn up for her whole family, incase Steven pulled strings to get out before his allotted prison time was up.

She could resume her life with the others at Ouran, her father was on the mend and should resume his position with the company Sayuri could breathe feeling as a great weight was off of her chest and shoulders she took a deep breath when she exited the courtroom, with her lawyers congratulating her and her congratulating them.
Sayuri's phone vibrated, 'How'd it go ~Kyoya' She smiled at her phone.

'Won the case, they are going away!'

'Good, returning soon?'

'In a week.'

'I'll see you then….3

Placing her phone in her pocket she asked her lawyers to head to the area for restraining orders. Taking no more chances that things could turn sour, remembering to send quick text to the twins as her birthday was a month away and the outfit she commissioned she needed to see the fabric samples that they said they gotten in came.

"I think this will be a wonderful color." A deep blue, iridescent fabric shimmered in the light at the twins house. "Edged in silver."

"Yes that will do nicely." The boys said together.

"I didn't know she designed, the dress will look amazing." The both of them nodded, as they handed the roll of fabric to their mother along with the sketch, it looked like a six year old drew it up with details on what it should look like as she was not known for her drawing skills.

"How is she, if she needs anything you send her to your mom alright?" Mrs. Hitachiin smiled as she opened the door to the studio exiting.
Their phones sounded and each picked up, "She said she's fine and.." Kouru took photos of the fabric and relayed the message their mother sent. "Wanted to see the color." Kouru finished.

"Sayrui approves of the color and says thank you." Hikaru and Kouru excused themselves and went to catch up with the other host members.

They were all planning a surprise party for the lady in question, and everything but the dress and hall was complete. Kyoya wanted to be by her side during this time, but Kyoya was keeping himself very busy with Host activities in the meantime.

"Huni – Senpai we cannot just go visit her, I'm pretty sure she has a million things to deal with without us invading." Haruhi politely pointed out much to the dismay of Huni, who started to put as he slowly put a fork full of cake in his mouth.

"My fiancé is not to be around other men, Haruhi may go, but none of you. And before you ask, no you may not go." Kyoya buried his face back in his laptop furiously clicking away.

The group opened and closed their mouths as Haruhi went to protest then shaking her head decided it not best to even bother to argue. A few moments went by and the Hitachiin sons walked in announcing that they just spoken with Sayuri causing Kyoya to grimace about the statement he uttered minutes before, causing several chuckles and confused looks on the young men faces. Once it was explained and they had a good laugh the club meeting started.

"With it still being a wintery chill I think we should have kotatsu with oranges to promote health and feelings of togetherness." Tamaki somberly stated, the others agreed with arrangements being made, the twins jotted down fabric color choices for the plush blankets while Huni noted to get the oranges, with more cake.

"We have a week or so until Sayuri-chan gets back, I will go shopping to get her a welcome back gift, any of you care to go to the shopping center with me?" Haruhi was inviting them to go out, so much so she even surprised herself.

"I would love to go to the commoner shopping center!" Tamaki announced gleefully. The others announced they would go as well. And set a date for when they could all go together, that seemed to conclude their meeting as they began talking about what they would each give as a welcome home gift.

~Nanami Mansion, Nagoya, Japan ~

Sayuri stretched and packed up her things, she was moving for good and she was sending several boxes to be delivered to the home and unpacked when she got there. Seeing the fabric samples, she left it up to the guys to put it together to make something of the sketch she drew.

A knock on her door took her from her daze, "Come in." Her father poked his head in, "Come in father, you didn't have to knock."

"My baby, I come to see if you wanted to come with me to the office tomorrow, there are some things I need you to sign there and then I can send you back." He smiled as he patted her head.

"I would be happy too, I do thank you for sending it seems that Ootori – san does have feelings for me." She smiled brightly remembering how he helped her get home to her parents and how he looked after her when she was in the hospital.

Her father nodded, "When you go back I have some gifts for you to take with you to thank them for looking after you." A light knock on the door alerted them both and her mother walked in, slip of a woman, even with her frail body she still managed to look elegant.

"My love, you should be resting!" Daichi hurried to her side taking her arm, Sayuri went to take her other arm, "Mother, father is right, you need your rest."

"Oh you two, I am well enough to see you both, I am feeling much better, I had been visited by Ootori-san's Doctors, I am better my darling, you worry too much. Now, is there anything Mother can help you with?"
The woman smiled as she did look much better than she had, her color was much warmer than it had been, as well as her weight, for a time since the attack it was touch and go thankfully Kyoya sent people to tend to her parents when she came back home that night four months ago.

"I am almost done, but when you are feeling well enough, I would love for the both of you to come stay with me when you are able?" Sayuri's eyes twinkled, she wanted them near for several reasons, but Her birthday was in a month and she wanted everyone she loved in one place.

"Ah, I see. Yes, we will be coming for a lengthy visit soon. We will prepare dinner wash up and see you down shortly." Her mother gotten the assistance to stand and both her parents closed the door behind them.

Sayuri's heart swelled, she hadn't felt this elated in a long while, everything was peaceful and she couldn't be happier. Sealing the last box, she had saved for the gifts her parents had sent to her room, she went to wash up, having her maid get the last of her things sent. After her meeting with her father she was on her way to Ouran until she graduates.