Chapter twelve:

The day after the plan was successful Hikaru and Kaoru are heading to the club room to join the meeting. They stop as someone clears his throat behind them. They turn to find Kyouya standing there behind them in the lonely hallway.

Kyouya's eyes are covered by the glare on his glasses. "I need to talk to the two of you in private here." He explains and the twins get a bad feeling though nod their heads. "What is your family known for?"

"Clothing." Both of the twins respond in unison giving a fake confused look.

"Hm. Are aware of what else your family is secretly known for?" Kyouya questions the twins who glance to each other pretending to be confused, though secretly sharing a message that they will run if needed. He continues so the two turn back to him. "Apparently your family is also known for running an assassination business. One that was hired to kill my sister."

The two don't know what to say pretending to be surprised while hiding their worry and fear.

Kyouya watches their reactions for a moment before he speaks again. "I need your help. We are going to go on a secret mission. To find out who was assigned to kill my sister. You two will need to try to get the information out." He hands the two a small device. "I can hear your conversation through this device. Just hit this button to start it." He points it out. "I am counting on you." He walks past them leaving them in the hallway.

Hikaru turns to make sure that Kyouya is gone then turns to Kaoru who is just staring down at the device in his hand. "We can tell our parents. There has to be a way out of this." He mentions to Kaoru who sighs and shakes his head.

"Maybe we should just tell him the truth."

"Kaoru."

"I mean surely he can understand. I only did it because I thought that Kyouya disliked his family. I was never told that the one that was going to find her was Kyouya." Kaoru points out turning to Hikaru in slight distress with Hikarus heart hurting at the sight. "Plus it is my job in this family. Remember that whole talk our parents gave us when they first brought up this mission to give to me? How I have to accept no matter who the target is? Because it is my job in the family? While yours is to focus on the fashion and clothing side?"

Hikaru lets out a breath and glances away. "I suppose so. However I doubt that he is going to take the news very well." He admits to Kaoru still not fully looking at him.

"I think that he deserves to know the truth though. Maybe they all do." Kaoru points out before the two turn to head towards the host club room.

The two make it and as soon as they enter they are confused when they find the other sitting at the table looking off.

Tamaki is staring at something on the table.

Hunny is being hugged by Mori and has tears in his eyes.

Haruhi is looking down with her eyes shrouded in shadows.

Kyouya is just staring ahead though his eyes are covered by the glare on his glasses.

"What is going on in here?" Hikaru questions and Kyouya turns to them about to speak when Haruhi speaks first.

"Is it true that Kaoru really was the one that was responsible for Kyouya's sisters death? That secretly assassination is another part of your family?"

Hikaru and Kaoru wonder how they know before they realize and glance to the thing that was given to them by Kyouya. Their hearts sinking down into the pits of their stomachs at realizing that the thing was already on the entire time. Kaoru remains staring at the device in his hand while Hikaru looks back to the others knowing that there is not more hiding.

"Well yes. However it was just what we were raised with. What we were taught by our parents. What do you expect us to do?" Hikaru questions to the others who refuse to look to either of them.

Kaoru shakes his head shutting his eyes tightly before dropping the device and running off out of the room.

Hikaru gasps turning to his brother before glancing back to the those that were their only friends. He turns away and chases after his brother.

None of the host club members chase after them.

"What now Kyouya?" Hunny questions in a low tone which is followed by a sniffle.

Kyouya glances down not actually fully sure what to do in this situation. He had never expected that it was one of his own friends who had killed his sister. He feels torn between wanting to avenge his sister and wanting to forgive his friend who took her from him. He can understand that being from a rich family they are expected to follow the path their family sets out for them, so he can't fully blame them however he does still put blame on them. He lets out a breath as he decides his answer. "I will take things from here. Thank you all for your help in all of this." He gets up and heads off with that.

Tamaki glances to Kyouya before turning to the others. "Meeting dismissed." He hurries after Kyouya following him down the halls. "Do you want to talk?"

Kyouya links their hands together. "I feel torn. I want to avenge my sister. However not only were the twins my friends but I can understand why it had to be done. We as children of rich parents are products of our own parents wishes for our future." He lets out a sigh glancing away and the two slow to a stop. "I want revenge for my sister. I really do. However would I really be able to kill someone who was such a good friend to me? I mean Kaoru is one of the sweetest, save for Hunny, friends who was there to listen to us when we needed to talk. Once he got to know and care about you it was known he would do whatever was needed to help you. Even if it meant sacrificing something. Remember when Usa-chan got torn a little? And while we were fighting about how to handle the situation Kaoru quietly stitched him back up like it never happened saving us from Hunnys wrath?"

Tamaki nods. "I know what you mean." He lets out a breath. "Kaoru even listened to me when I was missing my mom. He is one of our children who is ready to be there for us no matter what. A shoulder to lean on in tough times. I almost couldn't believe it when I heard that he killed."

Kyouya is quiet for a few moments then turns to Tamaki letting the glare on his glasses disappear. He finds Tamaki turning to meet his eyes. "Come over? For tonight? Maybe we can figure out what to do from here."

Tamaki nods in agreement giving a warm smile to Kyouya.

The two lean close and share a kiss with one another.

The next day…

Haruhi is sitting in class when she glances to the two empty seats in the classroom.

The twins didn't show up for school today.

Haruhi looks away to look down at her notebook which she hasn't been taking notes like she should have. Her pencil only lightly tapping on the paper instead. She isn't sure what to feel about the revelation that the twins family has a secret assassination side of their family. She wonders if they'll be moving schools because of this being revealed. She has a feeling that it might be the case though the teacher didn't give an official word on it instead just having muttered to herself that the twins were sick today. She can't imagine what Kyouya is going through right now.

Finding out that a close friend killed the only family you cared about?

Haruhi wouldn't be able to forgive them if they had killed her mother instead of a deadly illness taking her away. She wonders how Kyouya is coping with all of this new information. As well as what is in store for all of them after this.