Okay, so I'm trying this again after two years roughly of a silence. I'm way behind, and I'm still very sorry for my sudden drop off the face of the Earth. But, I'm trying to get back into writing. I'll still have a sporadic chapter posting, but I will try!

Anywho, I own nothing of Ouran High School Host Club, the story and characters belong to Bisco Hatori. Nari Tachibana belongs to me, and Mali belongs to LovableDork 8P. Without further ado, on to the next chapter!

Commoners To Princesses

Chapter 4

Today, You're A Hostess!

The club room filled with chatter from all around, as Nari was taking empty plates and teacups carefully onto her tray to clean in the kitchen. Mali was watching her sister from where she sat to be hosted by Haruhi, a soft frown over her features as she tried to see how Nari was faring, pain-wise.

The brace wasn't just for show, after all, as Nari was wincing slightly every so often when she had a lot of things that she was carrying. "Mali-san, are you alright?" The question that brought her back to attention, was from none other then Haruhi. The Natural Type, had an expression akin to worry before the gathered guests received an answer from the younger twin.

"Oh! I-I'm fine, just...I'm hoping that Onee-chan isn't in too much pain. She didn't take her medicine during lunch today..." Mali trailed off, her cheeks a soft pink color as Momoka and Kimiko look at their classmate with large smiles. She almost thought they had stars in their eyes, but she could just be imagining things.

"It's so sweet of you to worry about your sister, Mali-san!" Came the reply from Momoka, before Kimiko piped in with her two cents, so to speak. "If I did have a little sister, I would hope to get along with her as well as you get along with Nari-san."

"They have a point, Mali-san. It's refreshing seeing such a bond between sisters, when most siblings I've seen only fight all the time." Haruhi said, putting in his two cents as he offered a slight smile. "I wouldn't know what it's like to have a sibling, but I'm glad to see you two care about each other so."

And at that moment, Nari returned from the kitchen to clean up the table that her sister was sitting at. "Sorry for not clearing this sooner, everyone. I have the next set, however. So I hope you enjoy it." Despite the pained expression she had walking to the table, the new waitress offered them a warm smile that actually reached her eyes.

"Nari-san, what happened to your leg?" Kimiko asked with concern, but before the waitress could answer her, Kyoya had gotten the attention of them all with what he said to the sisters. "It would appear as if you're being requested to play, Nari-san. I suggest finishing with the tables as soon as possible, so you can entertain the guests." And with those departing words, the Shadow King stepped away to return to his table, still writing in notebook.

The waitress exhaled softly, soon looking to her sister with a slight smile. "Imouto-chan, why not play a duet with me?" The younger took a moment, before she returned the smile. "You must want to play that piece, then...and you have what goes with it, right?" At this question, the older let out a laugh that was louder then she had intended it to be, for all of the guests had turned to see what it was about.

Mali stood up, moving towards her sisters second bag, which was labeled Magic Bag in bright red letters before she started searching it. "Onee-chan, you brought them! Wonderful~!" The youngest twirled in place, joining her sister in the laughter before she helped her with the rest of the tables. The guests had tried asking what was going on, but they didn't want to spoil the surprise.

"Aww come on, Mali-san~." Hikaru would move to Mali's right side, leaning in as if to whisper in her ear as he snaked an arm around her waist. Kaoru, moved his arm to her shoulders from the left side before leaning in as well, his left hand cupping her jaw as the girl froze. "Won't you give us at least a hint~?"

"Please refrain from touching Imouto, unless she asks for your permission." While their attention was diverted from the squealing guests, the Little Devil hosts and Mali turned to see a rather angry Nari, who had a purple aura around her frame, a mask over the top half of her face with odd ears at the sides, and a bow in her right hand. The boys seemed to smirk for a moment, before pouting as they withdrew their arms.

Kyoya had been sending the twins warning glances, as if to tell them they needed to let the girls perform for the guests before they attempted to bring them into their act. And that was when everyone noticed the mask Nari held out to her sister. It was a full face mask instead, and vastly different from the one that she herself wore.

Mali smiled, gingerly taking the mask as the two walked over to the piano and cello to play. Once the two were in their proper places, and Mali had adjusted her mask over her face, did the two actually perform. The soft gasps among the guests was lost, as they watched the sisters perform, with Nari's playing of the cello soon filling the halls.

Their gasps, were because the two looked happy in their own ways. Mali, with a visibly relaxed frame, and Nari, with an almost unsettling and large grin from what they saw of her features. The music seemed to fit the masks, as it was slow in the beginning with a dark whimsical tone to it. But the slow pace didn't last long, as the music they played was almost befitting of a dance.

The effect their playing had, created a vivid image to all who listened and watched. They could see the story being told by the sisters, of a dance between a beautiful lie, and an ugly truth. A dance between Life, and Death.

~~This is a Line Break?~~

When the sisters finished their performance, they took each others hands and bowed politely to the Hosts and their guests. They weren't expecting, however, the guests to break out into loud squeals and cheers. Or Tamaki to hug them around the neck tightly. "Oh my beautiful daughters! Aren't you proud Mommy? They made such a lovely song for our guests to listen to!"

"Stop touching already!" Nari snapped at Tamaki, causing their 'Daddy' to enter a corner and try to grow mushrooms. His particular guests, used to his antics at this point in time, were trying to comfort him while finding it almost adorable that he acted in such a manner. Mali had giggled softly, pulling away to properly put away their masks as Kyoya sighed softly in irritation.

"You know that you're not supposed to call me that during club hours, Tamaki." At this, Nari raised an eyebrow at her upperclassman. And the lightbulb finally went off in her mind, to the point it could be seen in her expression as she tilted her head curiously. "Wait, Ootori-senpai, you're the Mama of this dysfunctional family that Suoh-senpai created?"

"Technically speaking, you'd be correct. I already have five children and I'm not even out of high school yet. Where has my youth gone?" In a rare moment of humor, the Shadow King pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose, creating his rather signature glare as Tamaki seemingly recovered before returning to his table.

Now rather amused, Nari shook her head as she put away the bow for the cello, returning to her duties as the waitress. Though, she did start to favor her right side more as she walked.

~~This is a Line Break?~~

With the host club hours over, the hosts and musicians began cleaning up the music room in a mostly comfortable silence. As the sisters carefully swept the floor, the youngest would poke the oldest's ribs gently. "Hey, Onee? I got a question for you." Her tone was soft, just barely above a whisper as the slightly shorter sister looked up from the floor.

"Of course, Imouto. We're almost done cleaning up, so I'll be able to answer you better when we leave." Satisfied by the answer, the two continued sweeping the floors before they waved goodbye to everyone. They had to leave earlier, along with Haruhi, considering they didn't have drivers or cars like their rich club members. When the two were out of the school and on their bike and scooter respectively, did Mali ask the question that had been bouncing around in her head.

"Onee-chan, what do you think of Haruhi-kun?" This, didn't entirely surprise Nari, considering the fact that two quiet classmates did have a bit in common to talk about during lunch and hosting hours. "Well, I suppose that he's a decent guy. I don't know enough to give a proper view or opinion of him however. But...I don't feel anything dark from him."

At this, Mali smiled softly before nodding in understanding. "Haruhi is kind...I hope we all can be really good friends, not only with Haruhi, but the rest of the Hosts as well." They slowed down to wait, for their turn to actually make it across the street, before Nari chuckled at her sisters words. "Perhaps...maybe this time, we won't get hurt."

~~This is a Chapter End?~~

Alright! So, now that this chapter is out of the way, I'm going to say right now that I'm sorry. I'm always nervous when it comes to writing anything, and this is no different. I'm honestly just winging it as I go for the story with the sisters, so perhaps an input from you lovelies can help with it's progression! Moreso, on a romantic standpoint. I don't know who, or if the sisters should end up with any of our lovely hosts. I have my favorites, sure, but I'm curious what y'all think. I'm going to put up a poll soon on my profile, for any who are still reading this story. Without further ado, here's a preview of what to expect in Chapter 5: Enter Renge, The Lady Manager!

"Onee, why do you think everyone's crying?"

"Mali-chan, what do you think of Hikaru and Kaoru?"

"Nari-san, why is it that you perform the supportive half of the music you play with your sister?"

"Where do you get off labeling everyone, when you stereotype them based on your first impression?"

"Just, let the issue go for now."

And there you have it! Goodbye for now everyone!