Chapter 1 the black rose blooms.
Sighing as I entered the limo I was in aw actually. This was my first time ever being inside a limo and I was more than impressed, the inside was wall to wall white leather with a proper carpet and table in the center with a minibar on one side stocked with all kinds of sodas and wines which impressed me but at the same time I felt sick, this was literally the definition of the lazy wealthy. Sitting down I was on edge which kyoya seemed to find funny.
Glaring at him I said, "you find this funny shit stain? You wealthy folk lookin down on the lower class!"
Kyoya looked at the driver and said, "driver take us to Boa steakhouse we should be able to get there before the traffic hits"
"oi four-eyes! I asked you something!" I coldly said.
Kyoya smiled at me and said, "you know, I know your not really lower class"
This made me aggravated, what did he know! Me and my mom lived in a one bedroom apartment in fucking downtown san Bernadino! I wanted to take a damn bottle of champagne and beat the shit out of him right here and now! I could take him, but no I needed to let it go for now, I was free and more importantly heading to Japan but still it aggravates me that he thinks he knows me.
Looking at him I said, "you know nothing about me"
Kyoya then pulled out another file saying, "your father, Manaka Fitzpatrick owns Dark legion private security, one of the top tech companies in the world honestly you should be proud to be his son his name can get you places"
Snapping I threw a glass at him and said, "do not EVER bring his name up again, dad left me and mom the day I was born he had no love for us nor has he ever helped us!"
Kyoya seemed to understand and while wiping away the blood from the glass I threw at his face he said, "my apologies Marcus I didn't realize just how little your dad cared for you, I will fire the man responsible for neglecting to mention that in my investigation into you. for now I want you to enjoy today as I will be getting you ready for Japan, and while you relax I will make the necessary arrangements including housing, staff, and inheritance"
Confused I said, "in- inheritance?"
Kyoya nodded and said, "yes lets just say I will be doing everything in my power to try and transfer everything from your father to you."
Sighing I leaned back and said, "fine"
I will admit I had never had steak this good. I nearly cried as it was the first good piece of meat I have had in a long time! Wolfing down 4 whole steaks and a whole body of wine Kyoya looked at me and laughed.
Cautiously I said, "whats wrong?"
Kyoya said, "its just I've never seen someone so hungry, and how are you still sober?"
Laughing I said, "oh please this stuff isn't even strong you want some good tacos I know a place down on 5th that does a killer birria tacos with a corona, eat like five of those and down a couple coronas and a modelo and you'll be set for a full day"
Kyoya leaned back and said, "really now? I'll have to take you up on that offer, so are you nice and full?"
Nodding we left and made our way to Kyoya's place where I got pampered by his entire staff and felt clean. Cleaner than ever, hell this was the first time I felt so smooth in ages! When I got out I noticed a set of clothes and next to it hanging on the wall was a uniform fully pressed along with a note.
The note read, "Mr Lee, unfortunately I have to leave ahead of schedule to prepare your living arrangements, you will find all of your affects picked up from the local prison along with what locals say you wear normally all pressed and freshly dry cleaned, hanging on the wall is the school uniform, you are to wear that at all times on the premises of ouran academy, your transcripts have been approved and already added to the records and tomorrow my personal chauffeur will take you to the private airfield to head to Japan, I also took the liberty of having my personal leatherworker make a bag that fits your style too"
Smirking I said, "seems this blue blood is alright" before getting changed into my clothes surprised at how warm and soft they were before walking around for a bit where I found my temporary room where I found my jewelry and my affects, mainly my black Suburito and two glock 19s which I was surprised I was allowed to keep. Smiling I reached for my jewelry picking up my obsidian cross necklace and put it on along with my earring. The necklace was the only thing I had left to remember my mother by as it was her necklace, the same necklace my father gave to her when they got married.
Picking up the glock 19s and looking over the clips I realized kyoya took out the bullets and replaced them with blanks.
Sighing heavily, I said, "of fucking course he would" before holstering them in my belt and going to get some sleep.
When I woke up I nearly shot the maid opening the blinds cause I habitually thought someone was on my turf, forgetting about how yesterday I had been bailed out by my mother who is now giving me an education at a top class academy.
Sighing I put the glock down and the maid said, "mr Lee, master Kyoya has asked me to hand you this book to get you acclimated with how Ouran Academy operates along with your class schedule, in the book also contains everything you'll need to know about the host club you'll be working in. master Kyoya has made it very clear that you are to memorize it and take it to heart, once you are ready for the trip Armando is outside and ready to take you to the Ootami family airfield"
Groaning I said, "fucking perfect, gee I am so ready to live amongst people I hate with a passion, fucking 1%"
Cracking my neck I grabbed my cellphone and noticed the contact list had been scrubbed clean of all my contacts.
"lord give me the strength not to kill this punk!" I muttered as I got up and got ready for the day.
Deciding to just get it over with I walked out the front door to the waiting limo and looked at the driver and said, "hey since this is my last day in the states mine stopping by a 7-11 theres something I want to pick up"
The driver looked hesitantly but nodded driving me to a 7-11 where I picked up some cigarettes and cheap zippo lighter and put them in my book bag. The entire trip I felt sick even getting onto the cushy fancy private jet made me realize just what kind of world I was getting myself into, these people didn't care about anyone other than themselves and it fucking showed. The flight was almost a full day but once I got to Japan I was shocked.
The pilot then said, "attention mr Lee the flight will take 13 hours, I pray you have a nice flight"
Sighing I decided to read up on Ouran academy and figure out what I am getting myself into. The book was so comprehensive on what I was getting myself into, the academy was one of the tops in all fields with the best professors in the world. More importantly the school also had a comprehensive engineering department which interested me. I may not have been good at science or the arts, but shop class was my favorite, and more importantly its where I felt like I was at home.
I was excited for that class, and it seems Kyoya knew I would cause it was on my schedule. Now on to the part I fucking dreaded the most, the host club. The whole idea was that the host club would allow the rich elite girls to live out their fantasies and flirt with the boys, the rose I was representing was the black rose said to be mysterious, mourning, a tragic love and rebellious while also being loss and elegant. I would be the only member of the club allowed to partake in violence which is why I get to keep my Saburito. My job would be to be rebellious and be as dramatic as possible.
"I can do that" I muttered looking it over.
Strangely enough there was no list of club members so I had no idea what I was getting myself into but the book did also mention how the club had various events that made a lot of money. Back when I was running with the gang there were times I used to fudge numbers in ledgers to make extra cash on the side, I wonder if I could get away with that this time.
Soon though we landed in Japan and The weather was muggy as hell, it was fucking September and yet the damn weather felt like summer in Florida! I mean come the fuck on!
I was then approached by Kyoya who said, "ahhh Marcus so good of you to join me! I pray the trip was relaxing?"
Shrugging I said, "honestly it was pretty good but I think you may need some better champagne"
Kyoya chuckled and said, "I assume you like your modelos?"
Nodding I said, "I mean to be fair I like most beers but modelo and guiness are my personal favorites"
As if reading my mind Kyoya handed me a bottle of modelo and said, "thought so, my investigative research said as much, come on let me show you to your new home"
Smiling I pulled out my packet of cigarettes and pulled one out and lit it saying, "this is gonna be fun, lets go"
As we walked Kyoya oh so elegantly managed to take the cigarette away from me saying, "although you may be used to smoking I am sorry to say you can't smoke"
Sighing I said, "and so it begins" slouching as all of a sudden, a woman with long hair rushed by me.
"oy watch it!" I shouted angrily bripping my Saburito ready to hit her.
"sorry! I am so sorry! I am late, I am oh so very late!" the lady shouted running away.
"fucking hate rude people like that" I growled walking with Kyoya to another waiting limo.
Kyoya chuckled and said, "people are always in a rush here Marcus, now then while we are on our way I wish to explain some things to you and more importantly tell you how things operate here in Japan as opposed to the states"
The rest of the boring car ride was taken up with Kyoya explained how to be prim and proper, like I would ever follow those rules, and how Japan operates compared to the states. Even for a commoner like me I was impressed with this country as opposed to California, and more importantly I was….unfortunately grateful to Kyoya cause he set me up with a small manor. When I say small, I mean small by rich people levels cause this place was huge!
"jesus christ" I muttered as we approached the gates of my small estate.
The house was built on a side of a mountain and had four floors made from elegant stone and dark oak with a hedge wall all around it and lavish courtyard leading in to it, I could see a proper balcony on the second floor that extended outwards with a full room built underneath it, and it looked like the place had round the clock security.
Kyoya smiled and said, "this place cost my family 1.2 million usd to make specifically for you, it has only the finest of chefs and a small staff of 25 butlers and maids ready to cater to your every whim"
Raising my eyebrow I said, "good thing I have my license, I assume I have a car in the garage?"
Kyoya nodded and said, "I assumed you wouldn't want a chauffer and as such opted to get you something to your taste" before getting out of the car with me and leading me to the garage where he opened it and I nearly cried.
It was my mom's car, a restored 1953 hudson hornet in her favorite pearl black color.
Kyoya handed me the keys and said, "I had some people from my family's private repair shop make some modifications to it to bring it up to today's standards, including GPS, Bluetooth, heated seats, air conditioning, touch screen control panel, internal wifi, smartphone integration and a v8 engine, please note that this car may be registered in your name but my family pays the insurance so if you total it I will be taking it away from"
Getting in his face I said, "huuuuuuUUUUUH! So I am basically indebted to you! ayyyyy four eyes! Is that it?!"
Kyoya smiled warmly and said, "not at all Mr. Lee, please do not think that way, it is just until you get your degree, the house and all its utilities have also been paid off along with the wages for all your workers so please do enjoy your new home, classes will be starting tomorrow" before leaving me.
Sighing I took out my pack of cigarettes and thought about it, "fuck it I already smoked one today I'll save it for later" before putting it away and walking in through the front door.
As I walked in I raised my eyebrow as I was greeted by my entire staff who said, "welcome home Master Lee we are happy to serve you!"
Sighing I said, "its good to be home…I guess get to work?"
The staff bowed and I sighed going to my room and relaxing for a bit before getting bored and deciding to go for a walk around the area. The grounds were beautiful to say the least, so lush and green and the air smelled of pine and Sakura, scents you couldn't find in California.
As I walked around one of the maids approached me and something was off about her. Being part of a gang you tend to see these things, people who have done hard time, people who have been through war. This lady with dark brown hair tied into pigtails with large glasses and a rather large chest dressed in a classic style maid outfit had a look on her, a look that scared me.
The lady bowed and said, "hello there young master, I am pleased to make your acquaintance I am the head maid known as the head of the estate, Roberta Cisneros, I keep everyone in line and more importantly Mister Kyoya put me in charge of you in a sense"
Raising my eyebrow I said, "well now someone is lying"
Roberta looked shocked and said, "master?"
Acting fast I raised my Suburito and went to strike Roberta. It seems my intuition was right as she lunged to the side and grabbed my arm kicking the Suburito out of my hand.
This made me grin as I said, "I thought so, you did hard time didn't you?"
Roberta looked shocked and said, "m- well now you are a very observant type Master, I may not have done hard time like you persay but…I was an ex FARC guerrilla, basically I was an assassin in Cuba and an internationally wanted criminal…I was once Master Kyoya's private security officer but he thought you would need me"
Hearing her say FARC guerrilla my heart sank as I said, "n- no it can't be! You're the bloodhound of Florencia! You're the woman responsible for giving even the most hard core of gangsters nightmares!"
I was a little intimidated to say the least but Roberta smiled and said, "I hope this does not sicken you master"
Shaking my head I said, "no in fact this is, well its like meeting my idol! Your skills as an assassin are legendary to say the least!"
Roberta smiled and said, "well I am happy you know my legends, so with the formalities out of the way I wanted to ask if there is anything I can do to help you today"
Nodding I said, "yeah Its my first time in japan and I wanted to explore a bit maybe get a lay of the land if you catch my drift"
Roberta smiled and said, "I would gladly accompany you master if you would like"
Nodding I stretched and said, "well then lets go" and we walked out of the estate and explored the city enjoying a bowl of ramen.
"so what do you think of Japan so far Marcus?" Roberta asked picking up the check.
Smiling I looked around and said, "its a lot safer than California to be fair, there isn't exactly a gang presence minus the yakuza which I can see all around but a gang boy like me has no footing here, if im not careful I might get used to this life"
Roberta chuckled and said, "you really are a gang boy through and through even in the way you check things out, your very calculative however your right about one thing, you don't need to worry about gangs but at the same time if you are to join the host club at Ouran academy you'll need to keep up the persona"
Chuckling as I finished my saporro beer I said, "I am glad you see my reasoning so will you help me every day with this persona?"
Roberta smirked and said, "I got your back master, however it is getting late and you should get to bed so you can get to school early and meet the members of the club tomorrow"
Nodding I took out a cigarette and lit it saying, "yeah lets go"
I then handed her the pack saying, "you want one?"
Roberta smiled and took one and lit it up using a match. As we left I noticed a woman with pale skin, green eyes, and light brown hair tied into a half ponytail shuddering in an alley where I saw a man about to go and do something to the girl.
Sighing I threw down the cigarette and cracked my neck saying, "stay right here Roberta I have something to deal with"
Roberta nodded as I dragged my Suburito and snuck up on the guy and said, "oi punk dafuq you think you are doing?" grabbing him on the shoulder.
The guy looked confused and was unable to do anything as I slammed my suburito into his face and started to beat the shit out of him while the lady watched.
I then looked at the lady and said, "I hope you have a nice day, sorry for the traumatization" before leaving.
As I left Roberta smiled and said, "don't like seeing that sort of stuff master?" handing me a towelette
I nodded and wiped my face saying, "I guess you could say that, back home I wasn't to fond of the guys bringing back coked up women or hookers who looked too young, I was always protecting them…"
Roberta gave me a soft smile and said, "this is surprising the cold gang member actually has a heart hidden under that coldness"
Getting up in her face and acting all dramatic I said, "huuuuuh what was that you ol' hag! You trying to say I don't have any street cred!"
Roberta gave me a death glare and stared me back down saying, "oh? Does the little pup think he has enough muscle back himself up again the blood hound? How about you put your money where your mouth is little boy!"
shuttering I backed down and said, "sorry Roberta…" and walked silently with her till we got back. I kept forgetting Roberta was the same Roberta who terrorized the streets of roanapur…more importantly she made her way to Texas and caused so much panic that we feared her in fucking California.
As we walked I decided to make some small talk and said, "so is it true you had a gun hidden in everywhere when you were still the bloodhound?"
Roberta nodded and said, "yeah, I must admit it was a time in my life I was…well now of days I see it as just a past to not forget but not be proud of…I hid a gun everywhere I could, up my sleeve, between my breasts, hell I even carried a gun in my belt buckle! But your nothing to slouch as too young master, or should I call you the bladesman"
I was stunned she knew my hood name and I said, "wait you knew who I was!"
Nodding she said, "the only person in the world who still uses throwing knives, a suburito and a fucking katana in gang wars and yet somehow you never got a bullet wound, how is that"
Holding my suburito I smirked and said, "cause a badass motherfucker like me has that spartan blood running through his veins!"
Smiling Roberta gave me a headpat and said, "I read more about you than master kyoya gave me to get a better understanding of you, have to admit your dad is a big piece of shite through out his entire heritage, your mom on the other hand, born to a well known family known as aristokles, an old name indeed going back to the Balkan wars but enough about that, get on to bed"
I didn't even realize we had made it home till I found myself in the courtyard. Sighing I nodded and got ready for bed and relaxed for a bit before turning in for the night.
The next day I got up sighing and said, "well here we go first day of school" and got ready.
The uniform was really fucking stuffy I mean it was too heavy and I felt like I was suffocating with the tie and jacket so I didn't fully wear it instead putting the jacket over my shoulders and then put on my necklace and grabbed my book bag along with my suburito and walked out to Roberta talking to the other maids and butlers.
"you all should know your jobs for the day, the laundry needs to be done, dinner needs to be prepped, and the house needs to be cleaned, this needs to be done before the young master gets back from school!" Roberta said.
The others nodded and ran around starting work while I gave Roberta a pat on the back saying, "well now I entrust you with the day to day operations im off to school"
Roberta smiled and said, "very well young master, you have a good day at school, and do not forget you are to make your way to the host club after school"
Nodding I went over to the garage and got into the car and drove to Ouran academy. As I drove I hooked my phone up to the car and went to my music and blared "please don't tell my dad i stole his 1996 honda accord" by Pet symmetry and sung along as I drove.
It was one of my favorite songs growing up and was the first and only concert I went legally to while I was in the gang. I wondered how the boys were doing back in the states without me to make sure they didn't do anything stupid. I bet Jason was currently flirting with a female police officer not realizing he was gonna be arrested for doing so, heck I bet he even pinched her butt!
Chuckling as I rolled down my window and put my arm out I said, "man I miss those idiots" and kept driving.
As I got closer I felt sicker and sicker, mainly cause I saw the campus….the fucking campus was HUGE I mean it was probably the size of a small country! I mean these rich people really pissed me off with how they flaunt their money 24/7. Sighing I thought nothing of it and parked my car and made my way through classes for the day getting eyed by everyone for my long hair, my tattoos and even the fact my skin was cinnamon brown, a true sign of my Greek heritage.
Once school was over I cracked my neck and said, "well here we go…" and pulled out my pack of cigarettes and lit one up and made my way to the abandoned music room.
I got lost like….4 times…. mainly cause jesus christ this school was way too big. Thankfully I was able to find it.
Walking in I don't know how but rose petals flew out at me and blinded me with the scent of different roses which caught me off guard and caused me to twitch my eyes.
"well…shit this is my life" I sighed as I walked in.
As I did I was met with people dressed in police attire. This caught me off guard.
"the 5-0! Here! damn it why do you follow me wherever I go!" I shouted pulling out a 9 mil.
This shocked the blonde boy who screamed saying, "ahhh a gun! Mama help me!" hiding behind a boy with glasses.
"oh dear it seems our outfit seemed to have brought back bad memoires for our newest host" the boy with glasses said.
This caught me offguard a bit as I recognized the guy with glasses and said, "wait a minute…kyoya? Is that you?"
The boy with glasses nodded and said, "you're a little late but I am glad you made it here on time how do you like ouran academy?"
Chuckling I cracked my neck saying, "it was a little rough finding the way here but I managed, so these are the other hosts?"
Kyoya nodded and introduced me to the twins first saying, "these are the clubs incestuous twins Kaoru and Hikaru Hitachiin"
The twins approached me and started speak in unison saying, "so this is the commoner who's mother was the only valedictorian to graduate from Ouran? Not bad he does have a gang vibe we have been looking for"
The other twin sniffed me saying, "he smells faintly of cigarettes he's perfect!"
My eye started to twitch but then a tall guy with a blank expression and a child approached me and the child said, "wooooah hey Takashi this guy looks strong! You think you can take him on Takashi!"
The guy who I assumed was Takashi said, "I think I can take him on"
Getting in the tall guys face I said, "ya think your tough big guy! huuuUUuUUUUuuuuh?! Ya wanna go?"
The big guy gave me a pat on the head and pushed me away saying, "your not worth my time"
Under my breath I said, "my enemy"
The child looked at me and said, "woaaaaah that's a cool weapon you got there! Do you practice kendo like Takashi!"
I shook my head and said, "I mean I used to do baseball and fencing so there is that, but other than that I didn't do anything kendo"
The child's eyes sparkled and said, "wooaaaaah"
I then looked at Kyoya confused and said, "who's the kid?"
Kyoya chuckled and said, "oh that's honey honeynozuka he's a third year here at Ouran academy"
Confused I said, "wait no fucking way this little shit is older than me!"
The kid looked like he was about to cry but I didn't say anything to try and make him feel better instead looking towards Kyoya saying, "look im not one for introductions, I read that book you wanted me to take a look at and I know my role so lets just get this show on the"
But before I could say anything the blonde guy built some courage and said, "no so fast commoner it would be rude for the king not to introduce himself"
Looking confused I said, "huh?"
The guy flamboyantly twirled around and got close to me putting his finger to my lift, "now then my dear commoner just know a flower as black hearted as you will still be welcomed here even if you are of lesser standing than even a commoner!"
Lord give me the strength not to hit this fucker.
"get. Your fucking. Finger. Away from my lips or I am gonna break it" I said giving him a glare.
Tamaki looked scared as hell and crawled away saying, "I am sorry!"
Seriously what was with this fruitcake, was he a dumbass? I'd have to keep an eye on him.
Kyoya then brought a woman forward and said, "by the way this woman here just so happens to be new as well, this is Numura but we all call her Numu"
The girl seemed familiar but that's when I realized it was the girl I saved in the alley!
Smiling a bit I said, "well, well, well its good to see someone else I know!" but it looked like the girl was looking down on me with hurt a bit.
Coldly I walked up to her and got in her face and said, "ya lookin down on meh punk!"
She looked shocked but kept her head up looking down on me said, "n-no I promise I am not! Its just" she then looks down at my dirty shoes
"ahhh I see! Ya think I am below you! dontcha punk!" I growled.
And so….my time as a host begins.
