Chapter Seven: Let's Visit Kitaru

It was another day in Ouran Academy and the Host Club continue to host and charm their guest. "Hey Haruhi, where is Kitaru?" One girl asked.

"Oh, I am afraid he won't be here today. Something came up." Haruhi replied. "He sends his apologies."

"I hope he is okay." The girl said. "It feels incomplete without him. I was hoping to hear him sing but maybe tomorrow."

"I feel the same way. Ever since my cousin joined the host club, it feels like we are a family." Haruhi said. "It is like he made it complete. I am sure he would sing to you tomorrow." Kitaru…

"Haruhi, I am just letting you know that I won't be coming to school tomorrow." Kitaru said.

"Why? Are you sick?" I asked, grabbing her hand. "Is it serious?"

"No, it is just I have something important to do tomorrow." Kitaru answered. "It is very important and it doesn't involve a trip to the hospital. I promise you that."

She didn't go into detail about her errand. I wonder what it is.

"Hey Takashi, did Big Sister told you where she was going today?" Honey asked. "She didn't even tell me anything."

"No, she didn't even mention anything to me as well." Mori replied. It is weird not seeing her here. Haruhi is right. It feels incomplete without her.

"It is very strange that our Angel type is missing." Kyoya said. "She even talked to the chairman and excuses herself from her classes. I asked the Chairman for more details about her excuse but he wouldn't say."

"So she met my father already?" Tamaki asked.

"Your father made it a point to meet her and found her very fascinating." Kyoya replied. "He insists that Kitaru called her Uncle. I guess he already considered Kitaru as family."

"But it still doesn't change the fact that we don't know what Kitaru is up to." Hikaru said.

"She usually gives us a head up. It is kind a weird that she didn't explain where she is going." Kaoru said.

"Maybe she doesn't want anyone to know." Honey said.

"Or maybe she is with someone?" Hikaru said, mischievous look on his face. I wonder if we can get into Mori-sempai head with this. "She is probably on a date with Mia."

"But Mia is over there…" Honey said, pointing to her. She was sitting across the room, sipping her tea.

"Then a boy perhaps…" Kaoru added, also revealing a mischievous look. Mori froze with terror when he heard that. We got him… "She has to be on a date. What else would it be?"

Kitaru with a boy… on a date… That can't be right. Mori thought. Just calm down, the twins are just messing with you. He turned to them and gave them an evil glare.

"We were just kidding." The twins said. Note to self, Mori is not like Tamaki.

"How about I call her?" Haruhi said, pulling out her phone. "I am sure she wouldn't go on a secret date without telling us." She dialed a number and waited for Kitaru to answer. She made sure to put the call on speaker so everyone can hear. It can't be a date. She told me that it was important. I know that my cousin won't ditch school for a boy.

"Hey cousin, how are things going in the Host Club?" Kitaru answered.

"Fine, I was just calling to check up on you." Haruhi replied. "All the guys were worried about you though."

"I am okay. I am just on my way to the market place to buy some sweets and then some flowers." Kitaru said. "Then I have to make my way to the Sight and Sound. I am borrowing a violin there."

"That is a lot of things to carry Kitaru. Are you sure that you don't need any help?" Haruhi asked. "We can come and help you."

"I am fine. Saul is here to help me." Kitaru said. "Thanks for the offer but I want to do this on my own." Then there was a loud bark. "Well, I have to go. Saul is chasing a cat and I have to stop him. Bye Haruhi and tell the boys that I said hello."

"Bye…" Haruhi said.

"Sweets, flowers, and a violin…" Tamaki said. "That sounds like a romantic date to me."

It can't be a date… I have to check it out. Mori thought.

"The question is who the secret lover?" Kyoya asked. Mori then walked towards the door. "Mori has the right idea, we should check up on Kitaru. We might find the answers to our questions."

"But she wants to do this alone." Haruhi said. "Plus, we still have guests. We can't leave them unattended."

"She has a point." Hikaru said.

"It is our job to make every girl happy." Kaoru added. Tamaki walked in the middle of the room.

"My princesses, we have an urgent engagement to attend. Sorry for the inconvenience."

"Oh Tamaki, is there something wrong?" A girl asked.

"No, it is just we have to get our beloved Angel. The club seems to be lost without him so we must hurry." Tamaki said, holding back tears. "Do not worry. For your cooperation, we would hold a musical performance." The girls said their goodbyes and walked out the room. When all the guests left, Tamaki let out a smile. "Well, we should go."

"You still got it boss." The twins said.

"Of course I do…" Tamaki said.

"Well, Kitaru said that she was going into the market place." Haruhi said, letting out a sigh. "We can find her there."

"Then let's get going." Tamaki declared.

Kitaru was walking through the market place with Saul. She was wearing a cute Mexican design skirt and a short sleeve white blouse. Her white hair was decorated with a red hair band. "Well, I think we should buy some sweets first." Kitaru said, pulling out her wallet out of her handbag. "I am happy that mom got a raise. I have enough money for this special day." Saul barked with joy. "Don't worry, there is going to be plenty of food to eat. I made a lot of goodies. We are having a picnic after all." All the hosts were hiding behind a tree, spying on her.

"So it is a picnic date." Hikaru whispered.

"And the secret lover is going to eat all of Kitaru's cooking." Kaoru said.

No, I can't take this anymore. I don't want her to be with someone else besides me. Mori was about to walk up to her but Honey grabbed his hand.

"Takashi, we can't interrupt her. You went on a date with Mia and she didn't stop you or even spy on you. She respects your privacy so please stop." Honey said. He is worried that Kitaru fell in love with someone else. "Let's just keep spying on her." Mori pulled back and listened to Honey.

I just can't imagine Kitaru with another guy. Mori thought, gripping his fist. They watched her walking in front of a market stand. Is this how Kitaru felt when I was on a date with Mia?

"Hello young lady, what can I do for you?" The merchant asked.

"I heard that you sell sweets here." Kitaru asked.

"We do." The merchant said, showing her a glass case and inside was delicious sweets. "We have a wide selection my dear."

"It is so beautifully delicious. May I have two please?" Kitaru asked. "I love the one that looks like a rose."

"Sure thing…"

"She is so cute…" The twins said. She thanked the merchant and continued her shopping. "I wonder why Mori-sempai likes her so much." She then found a flower stand and sniffed out the flowers. She let out a smile when she smells the rich fragrance. "SUPER CUTE!" Tamaki pulled the twins away when Kitaru turned.

"Hmmm… I thought I heard Hikaru and Kaoru. I must be imagining things." Kitaru said. Tamaki covered their mouths tightly as they hid in a stand.

"That was a close one." Tamaki said.

"Hello sweetie, are you here to buy some flowers?" The florist asked. "Is it for a love one?"

"Yes, I am here to buy a bouquet of roses." Kitaru said. "But I want the white roses please."

"Of course…"

"White roses…" Tamaki said.

"She must really love this guy." Haruhi added.

"White Roses does mean eternal love." Kyoya added. Mori was shaking. "This is serious."

Eternal Love… She loves this guy so much. I can't…. Mori thought.

"Takashi, calm down." Honey said.

"Well, we have the sweets and the flowers. Now we have to go to the Sight and Sound." Kitaru said, walking. "Come on Saul. I can't wait." They followed her to the Sight and Sound. "Big Jazz, I am here."

"Kitaru, I was waiting for you." A huge man said, walking towards her. He was carrying a case with him. "I already prep Millen for you."

"Thank you so much Big Jazz. This means a lot to me." Kitaru replied, grabbing the case from him. "I promise to take really good care of it."

"Well, music is meant to come from the heart and I am happy that you are expressing yourself with music." Big Jazz said, letting out a smile. "I know that he would love it."

"I hope so. I am kind a nervous." Kitaru said. "This is going to be my first time playing for him. I am so scared that I might make a mistake."

"You would do fine." Big Jazz said, patting her on the head. "I know that he would love it."

"I wonder who this guy they keep mentioning is." Honey said.

"I think it is the secret lover." The twin said. Kitaru continued on walking and as they followed, they noticed that they were at a cemetery. "They are having a date here."

"It is not very romantic." Tamaki said. Kitaru then walked towards a huge tombstone with photos of her parents. It was isolated from the other graves and it was decorated with rose ivory carvings and gemstones. It was the most beautiful memorial ever.

"Hey mom…dad… It's me Kitaru." Kitaru said. "I was a little girl when you last saw me. I am now a teenager so I must look a little different." Saul then licked the framed photo of her parents. "And this is Saul. He is my pet dog and my best friend. He has been with me after I got out of the orphanage." Saul barked as a greeting. "He is very loyal and also my protector. Oh, I brought you guys something." She placed the roses in front of the tombstone and also the sweets. She then sat on the grass, smiling at their photo. "I am so sorry that I haven't visited you sooner. I didn't know that you were buried here until Lord Morinozuka informed me about it. A matter of fact, he was the one that built this memorial for you two. He is so sweet."

"Wait, your dad made this for Kitaru's parents." Haruhi whispered. "Why?" Mori lifted his shoulders. He didn't know why his father did what he did as well.

Dad did this… Why? Mori thought, letting out a sigh of relief. I am happy that Kitaru wasn't on a date with other guy though.

"Today was actually the day we left Lord Morinozuka's home ten years ago and the same day I lost you both. I wish you two were still here with me but I the thing I learned throughout my years alone was that there are some things I can't change even if I pray for it every day." Kitaru said. "But there are some things I should keep in my hearts. I pursue both art and music. It keeps me close to both of you. This wouldn't happen if I wasn't saved by Ashley Hisatake. She is my adopted mother that has been looking after me. She was the reason I am here and still alive. Remember that operation that we were saving for, well, she paid for it and I got that surgery. I am all better now because of her. It is like you send me an angel from heaven." She then let out a smile. "And if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't meet Uncle Ryoji and Haruhi. Their love reminds me so much of you two. My adopted mom is not very good in women fashion so Uncle help me pick out cute outfits. He is truly a great shopping partner."

"Also a money burner…" Haruhi whispered.

"Haruhi hasn't change a bit at all. She is smart and independent as always. She is like Aunty Kotoko. Haruhi has grown to be a beautiful young lady and I know that her mother and father are very proud of her." Kitaru said.

"Oh Kitaru…" Haruhi said, holding back her tears.

"She is so beautiful that she has a lover already." Kitaru said, letting out a giggle. "His name is Tamaki Suou. He is very childish…."

"I am not childish…" Tamaki said, raging with anger. The twins were holding him back.

"Boss, we can't get caught." Hikaru said.

"So calm down…" Kaoru said.

"Even with his childish behavior, he is a great man. He thinks about others than himself and care for his friends." Kitaru said. "I know that my cousin is in good hands."

"Is that what she really thinks of me?" Tamaki asked, blushing.

"But if he hurts Haruhi I am afraid that I have to destroy him." Kitaru said, smiling. However, her smile seems to be demonic and evil. "There are many ways to inflict pain on him so I am going to have so much fun trying every one of them on him."

"She is scary…" The twins plus Tamaki said, hugging each other.

"I never have seen Kitaru like this before." Kyoya said. "She is kind a cute with that look."

"What do you mean cute? She looks like a killer." Tamaki said.

"I attended Ouran Academy and joined a Host Club. I met a lot of good friends like Kyoya Ootori. He is smart and strategic in his schoolwork and also his work in the Host Club. He may not show his true feelings to you but if you get to know him, you can see right through his fake smile. Kyoya is very sweet and considerate. He just doesn't want to show it." Kyoya hid his blush when he heard that.

"Is that really what she thinks of Kyoya?" Hikaru asked.

"It is kind a weird." Kaoru said. "He is not like that at all."

"Then there are Hikaru and Kaoru, the Hitachiin twins. Hikaru is another person that has problems revealing his true feelings towards someone and the only person he can show it to is his twin brother Kaoru. Kaoru is more like his guardian angel. He wants Hikaru to be happy and learn how to share it with others. They make quite a team and also good friends."

"She can read us like a book." The twins said.

"Then there is Mitsukuni "Honey" Haninozuka, my little brother. He has a sweet tooth but he makes sure to brush his teeth. He is like the little brother I have always dream of. He is kind, funny, and also loves bunnies. I am happy to be his friend." Kitaru said.

"She is just making me want to cry." Honey cried.

"Then there is Takashi Morinozuka. Yes, we are talking about the young lord from the Morinozuka Family." Kitaru said. "He grew up to be the man that I truly can respect and also to love."

"See Takashi, you have nothing to worry about." Honey said. "She loves you."

"Yeah…" Mori thought, blushing. So it is final. She does love me.

"I am worried that I am not… that he…" Kitaru said. "Well, you two are probably proud that your little girl is in love." She then opened the case and pulled out the violin out of it. "Dad, I thought I playing you your favorite song. You sang it to mom and me every time we were sad. So this is for you." She stood up from the grass and started to play. The music filled the air and tears leaked on her face as she played. Daddy…

"Oh dear, what's wrong?" He said, walking towards me. I was crying. I was lying on my bed.

"I am scared daddy." I cried. "What happened if I die?" He then sat beside me and kissed my forehead. "I don't want to be alone."

"Oh Kitaru, I am not going to let that happen." He said. "You are not going to leave me and mommy."

"But the doctor said that I might not make it if I don't get that surgery." I cried, hugging him. "We don't have a lot of money and I don't want…"

"Don't think that…" He said, pulling out his violin from the case. "I want a smile from you… Can you give me a smile?"

"I am too sad to smile." I said.

"Then I am going to play you a something. It would make you smile no matter what." He said.

It did make me smile and I hope you are smiling daddy when I play this for you.

"It's so beautiful…." Honey said.

"This song… It is the love song that her father wrote for her mother." Haruhi said.

"She truly has a gift." Tamaki said. She was done and wiped the tears off her face.

"I really miss you two but I want you both to know that I am not alone." Kitaru said. "I have a family now. I am a part of something that makes me want to smile. My mom, Uncle, cousin, and the Host Club is my new family and I am proud to be a part of it." She then let out a sigh. "I feel guilty that I didn't tell them where I was going. I think I should call them to come over. They are probably worried about me." She pulled out her phone. "I think I should call Haruhi…" When they heard that, Haruhi was having trouble pulling out her phone out of her pocket. The twins were pushing her but in the end, they fell on the ground and the phone started ringing. She turned and found all of them. "Guys…"

"Hey Kitaru…" They all said. We are in big trouble. She walked up to them without a word. They were scared of what she would do to them. She then let out a smile.

"I am glad you guys are here." Kitaru said. "You guys can meet my parents." She then pulled them to the grave. "Mom… Dad… These people are my friends that I was talking about. They are my family. I hope you watch over them from heaven." They all kneeled down and paid their respects to her parents.

"Kita, thank you…" Mori said.

"Hmmm…." Kitaru said. "What for?"

"You would find out soon enough." Mori said.

The next day, all the girls were in front of the stage. "Introducing, the White Angel of Ouran Host Club." Tamaki said. "The Amazing Kitaru…" The curtains were pulled back and Kitaru walked to the middle of the stage. Kitaru was wearing tight jeans with a white v neck shirt. To add to her outfit, she was also wearing a black fedora. She sat in front of the piano and started to play.

"I am amazed that Tamaki is not complaining about Kitaru." Haruhi said. "He hates it when Kitaru takes all of the attention."

"Of course he still does but after hearing what Kitaru have to say about you getting hurt he grew frighten of her." Kyoya said. "After all, Kitaru is the daughter of an assassin so he has every right to be afraid of her."

"Kitaru is so scary." Hikaru said.

"Only when she is mad…" Kaoru added.

"Hmmm….Ahhh…Hmmm…" Kitaru sang.

She got those eyes

Those eyes

That can see right through you

When she leaves then I want to leave with her too

And she is on my mind

Like all of the time

When we touch, I grow weak

And I hardly speak

And I hope she be thinking about me

Because I am always thinking of her

I just want hold her hand

Be her man

I want to know if she'll take that chance

Because I still have that feeling

Because I still kept that feeling of loving her

It is the game I always lose

I have that brown eyes blues

All the girls squealed with awe and excitement. The guys watch her sing and Mori just let out a smile. "Hey Takashi, since you know that Kitaru loves you what are you going to do about it?" Honey asked.

"I am going to tell her how I really feel before she changes her mind about me." Mori replied.

"We can help." The twins said.

"We can all help." Haruhi added.

"I would love that but I want to do this on my own." Mori said, staring at Kitaru. She was filled with happiness and passion that he couldn't get his eyes off of her. Kitaru, thank you for loving me…