Chapter Three: The Truth behind the ten years

After a good day of work, Kitaru was sitting by the window. Everyone else was busy with the party plans. Tamaki decided to create a mask ball. School seems so much fun especially with nice friends. Kitaru thought, staring at the sunset. I am so happy that I can stay here. I am so happy that I am able to live once more. Then Mori sat with her. "Mori…"

"I am waiting…" Mori said. Everyone paused and listened to what she had to say. Hikaru, Kaoru, and Tamaki snuck closer to them to listen. "I want an explanation." Kitaru took a deep breath and stared at him straight in the eye. "I want to know."

"The day I left your home, I can remember how sad I was. I was crying in the car and hugging Yuki so tightly. To make it even worse, it started to rain heavily so it was hard for us to see the road. It was like it was raining because I was sad that I couldn't see you again." Kitaru said. "Out of the blue, a truck came straight towards us. My father dodged it but our car ended up falling down the bridge. It happened so fast. My father freed me from my seatbelt and told me to leave them. He was going to follow behind with my mother. But they didn't, I was the only survivor in the crash." She started shaking. "The things I have were the clothes on my back and Yuki. The Police found me and instead of helping me, they threw me into an orphanage called St. Bonnie."

"Kita…" Mori said, staring at her. You've been through a lot and I wasn't there to help all these years. I feel like I failed you.

"This is the saddest story I have ever heard." The twins cried.

"I can't hear another word. It is just too painful." Tamaki cried.

"I haven't told you this yet but the reason why I was home schooled was because I was an ill child. I was always in the hospital and my parents were worried about me going to normal school." Kitaru said. "When I got to St. Bonnie, I had the cuteness and potential to be adopted but no one wanted a sick little girl so I was neglected most of the time. I couldn't leave the orphanage and tried many times to runaway but it ended up in failure." She let out a small grin. "But I met a woman who not only became my loving mother but also my savior. It is because of her I was able to come here and see you again. Plus find Haruhi and my Uncle."

"Do you like it here?" Mori asked. "Do you like being in the Host Club?"

"Ouran High School is the first school I ever attended and the Host Club is the first club I've joined. So far, it fills in the gap in my life that I have been missing." Kitaru replied. "I know that I am not rich like most of you but I am happy that you accept me. I don't know if I am just a host to you or a friend but I am happy that I am here." Then Honey grabbed her hand. "Honey-sempai…"

"You are our friend." Honey said. "You are not just our host. We do care for you Kita-chan."

"We are a family and family sticks together." Haruhi said, smiling.

"You have become an asset and it would be sad to see you leave us." Kyoya said.

"You are also very cool." Hikaru said.

"Cooler than the boss…" Kaoru added.

"SHE IS NOT COOLER THAN ME!" Tamaki snapped. Mori then kneeled in front of her. "Mori…"

"Mori, is there something wrong?" Kitaru said. "Are you okay?"

"I am sorry that I wasn't there for you." Mori said. "I broke my promise to you. I am very sorry." Everyone was staring at him and was waiting for Kitaru to react. "If I have known you were in an orphanage, I would have already freed you from all that pain. I am so sorry Kita."

Oh Mori, my misfortune wasn't your fault. It is just life and I have to live with it. Kitaru thought, letting out a smile. She cupped his face and made him look at her. "It is not your fault so you shouldn't torment yourself. I am just happy I got to see you again. After all, we are friends." She then stood up from her seat and offered her hand to him. "Also, you shouldn't lower your head especially to a commoner." Mori grabbed her hand and when Kitaru helped him up, their eyes met. You can feel the love they have for each other. "I miss you a lot Mori." He smiled at her.

"Gang, I have an idea." Tamaki said, huddling whileKitaru and Mori were busy.

"What is it boss?" The twins asked.

"I want us to bring those two together." Tamaki said. "They are so much in love but they are not admitting it."

"It is like you and Haruhi." Kyoya said. Haruhi blushed viciously. "But I can see the passionate love you speak of."

"But how are we going to do that?" Haruhi asked.

"We can hitch them up at the party." Honey said. "It is the perfect place and it is romantic."

"So this mask ball is actually going to be a match making scheme for those two." Haruhi said.

"It is perfect. We just have to make sure that they both go to this ball." Tamaki said. "Good job Honey..."

"Kitaru, do you know how to dance?" Hikaru asked. Kitaru turned to them with a baffled look on her face.

"You are going to need it for the party." Kaoru said.

"I don't know how to dance." Kitaru said. "Is it mandatory that I attend this ball?"

"Of course, it is our job to make every girl happy." Tamaki said. "If you don't, I would personally torture you."

"I was forced too so there is no way around it." Haruhi said, letting out a sigh. "Also Tamaki-sempai, if you touch Kitaru. I would personally torture you."

"I am sorry… Daddy was only joking…" Tamaki cried.

"It is going to be so much fun Kita-chan. I want you to come." Honey pleaded. "There is going to be a lot of cake there."

"I would love to but I need to learn how to dance first. I don't know how so..." Kitaru said. Mori then grabbed her waist and pulled her closer. She blushed as he grabbed her hand. Honey pressed play on the radio and ballroom music filled the room. "Mori…" He is offering me dance lessons. She then smiled. "Thank you…" They started to dance. I guess he didn't change at all.

"You are doing well. Just remember that you are a boy in this party and the boy always has to lead." Mori said.

"Okay…" Kitaru said. They waltz around the room and she blushed when she stepped on his foot. "I am so sorry Mori. Are you hurt?"

"It is okay." Mori replied, dancing with her still. "Kita…"

"Yes…"

"I missed you a lot too." Mori said, turning away from her and hiding his blush. Kitaru just smiled and danced away.

Then the door open and Ranka Fujioka walked in the room. "Haruhi, I am here to pick you up." Ranka said. He was wearing an evening dress and his hair was perfectly down. He may be a man but he knew how to dress up beautifully.

"Hi dad, I didn't know you were coming." Haruhi said.

"Well, I got a day off so I decided to treat you and Kitaru to dinner. I haven't seen her yet so I am here to finally meet my niece." Ranka said. He then caught a glimpse of Kitaru with Mori, dancing away. "Kitaru…" Kitaru stopped dancing and turned to him. "You look so much like your mother but your eyes, so much like my big brother." Kitaru then walked up to him and let out a smile. "Even your smile is just like Hiro."

"Uncle, you are so beautiful." Kitaru said, hugging him. "I am happy to finally meet you. I am sorry it took so long."

"I am happy to meet you as well…" Ranka said, pulling back. "But I brought you and Haruhi dresses for our dinner tonight."

"But I don't think my mom knows about this." Kitaru said. "I think I should try to get a hold of her."

"Don't worry, I met and spoke with your mother already. It is so amazing how we are neighbors in the same building." Ranka said, letting out a sigh."She said that she would come here as well so we can go out as a family. Isn't that wonderful?"

"I forgot that my mom told me that she was looking for a new place to live." Kitaru said. "Well Uncle, there is a dressing room here so I can change into that dress."

"Sure sweetie…" Ranka said.

"I am coming too. I want to look good for your mother. This is going to be the first time I am going to meet her so I have to look decent." Haruhi said, walking towards the dressing room with the dresses. "We would see you later."

"Take your time…" Ranka said. He then turned to Kyoya. "My dear Kyoya, how are my daughter and niece doing here?"

"Well, they are both exceptional students and they are good as host especially our angel type Kitaru." Kyoya explained. "Mori was teaching her dancing lessons for a charity event so there is no need to worry. They are in good hands."

"I can always count on you to watch over my angels." Ranka said. "I am happy that I found Kitaru also. It makes me feel that Hiro is right here with me."

"What do you mean?" Honey asked.

"Kitaru's father, Hiro, is my older brother. He was the only person that knows about my love for women's clothing. He was manly and all but he was also very caring and considerate. He told me that he loves me of whom I am and even complimented me that I was very pretty in a dress. I was stunned and speechless. I thought he was going to laugh or be mad at me but he was happy. He understood me so well and when he died, it was like losing my wife all over again. The two people that accepted me died and it was heartbreaking but somehow, they seem to live through others that I love so much. Haruhi reminds me of my wife while Kitaru reminds me of Hiro. So I am happy that they are still with me even in death. " Then a woman in a suit walked in the room. She had long red hair and wears glasses. She looks more like a man than a woman though but you can tell by her bust and curves. "Oh Ash, you finally made it."

"I am sorry it took so long. I had some business I need to take care of." The manly woman said.

"Boys, I like you to meet Ashley Hisatake, she is Kitaru's adopted mother." Ranka introduced.

"Hisatake, wait are you a secret weapon too?" Honey said. "You are a secret weapon just like me right?"

"Mitsukuni am I correct. You are a third year student yet the new generation weapon of Japan." She replied. "It is nice to meet you. Kitty told me all about you. She was right, you are very cute."

"Who's Kitty?" Tamaki whispered.

"It is probably Kitaru's nickname." Kyoya said. "It suits her in a way."

"Honey, please watch over your sister for me." Ashley said, smiling.

"Kita-chan talks about me." Honey said. "I am so happy. I promise to take care of her and protect her."

"I am grateful." Ashley replied.

"What is Honey-sempai talking about?" Tamaki asked. "What did he mean by secret weapon?"

"You don't know? Ms. Ashley Hisatake is the first weapon of mass destruction in Japan. Honey-sempai is the second generation weapon." Kyoya explained. "She mastered every form of martial arts and went through military training when she was only ten."

She is scarier than Haruhi's dad… Tamaki thought, shivering in fear.

"Good luck Mori…" Hikaru and Kaoru said, patting Mori on the back. "You are going to need it."

"The girls are getting dressed right now so after they are done, we can go out for dinner." Ranka said. "I found a nice restaurant that would be perfect for our night out."

"I know that the girls would look lovely just like you my dear." Ashley said, lifting his chin. "Your beauty is beyond any other and coming to this dinner would give me the opportunity to stare at your eyes all night long." Ranka blushed as Ashley let out a smile.

"Now I know where Kitaru gets it from." All the boys said. Haruhi came out in a pink dress and decorated her hair in pigtails. "HARUHI, YOU LOOK CUTE!"

"Thanks…" Haruhi said.

"Ash, this is my daughter Haruhi." Ranka said. "Haruhi, this is Kitaru's mother Ashley Hisatake but you can call her Ash."

"It is nice to meet you Aunty." Haruhi said, offering her hand to her.

"The pleasure is all mines. You are a vision of beauty just like your father." Ashley said, grabbing her hand and kissing it lightly. "You are a cute girl. I wonder why Tamaki Suou has his eyes on you."

"You know that?" Haruhi said, blushing.

"Of course, Kitty tells me everything about this club and her friends." Ashley said. "She never stops talking about you guys." Then Kitaru walked out in a violet dress with a violet flower clip on her hair. "Oh Kitty, you look so cute."

"You really think so." Kitaru said, blushing."I feel kind of silly in this. I don't know if I am wearing it right."

"You look amazing Kita-chan." Honey said. Mori was blushing as she walked in with a dress. "Does she Takashi?" Mori then blushed even more.

"Yeah, she is beautiful…" Mori said. Kitaru blushed with his comment yet still let out a smile. She is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.

"Well, since we are all here let's get something to eat." Ranka said. They were walking out the door. "I hope you guys love barbeque steak."

"That sounds good dad." Haruhi added, walking beside him. "But are you sure that we can afford it?"

"Don't worry… Ash and I are paying for dinner. So enjoy yourself my dear." Ranka replied.

"Hey Mori, is it alright that we practice on Monday?" Kitaru asked. "I want to get the dancing part down since the mask party is mandatory. I hope you can help me." Mori nodded his head and she smiled. "Thank you…" Ashley caught Mori blushing and she let out a smile as well.

"Takashi…" Ashley said. This is the kid that Kitty always talks about. He is cute I give him that. Also he is from the Morinokuza Clan. I think he is good for Kitty. Mori turned to her. "I am going to be busy at work tomorrow and it is a weekend after all. I would be pleased if my Kitty can come to your house to practice ballroom dancing. Every woman should know how to dance. If you don't mind, I would like you to give her private dancing lessons." Mori blushed once again. "If it is not too much trouble…"

"Mom, I am sure Mori is busy." Kitaru asked.

"Sure, I am free tomorrow anyway." Mori replied. "Since you live right next to Haruhi, I can pick you up."

"Thanks…" Kitaru said, blushing. Ashley grabbed her hand.

"Well, we have to go. Goodbye boys." Ashley said, leaving the room. Someday, my little girl would find someone special and I believe it's that guy.