Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or it's characters, that right belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Nor do I own Ouran Host Club or its characters, that right belongs to Bisco Hatori.

Author's notes: Told from Haruhi's point of view

Haruhi smiled as she received a soft peck on the cheek, before watching as her friend glanced behind her. The smile on her face wavering for just a second.

"It was nice seeing you again, Haruhi. But, I think you have a group back there waiting for you..." Came the soft, sweet voice.

Smiling, Haruhi nodded her head and let her longtime friend step away, thus ending the hug. Her mind wondering just why Higurashi, Kagome was even at this particular school. She is having made her displeasure about attending it back in Middle School before she was sick.

"That is the Host Club. I am a member, Kagome. You should stop by and meet them sometimes," she said, smiling as she saw her friend's blue eyes widen in shock.

"Ah, I... maybe I will... and soon," came the soft-spoken answer.

The quick nod of Kagome's head as her friend turned and strode off. Confidence and grace that had not been there previously. Haruhi couldn't help but wonder what had happened in the last year. She could see the changes in her friend. The changes that were both good and strange. Sighing, Haruhi turned and made her way to where everyone in the Host Club was standing, waiting — mentally preparing herself for the barrage of questions.

It was a few weeks later, but Haruhi couldn't help the smile on her face as she stopped in the middle of her duties. There peeking in through the open door was Kagome. The girl was wearing the same thing she had the last time she'd seen her. Traditional Shrine Maiden clothes. Glancing around the room, she noted the various reactions of her fellow club members and having been thoroughly questioned by all but Mori and Honey, oddly enough. She mentioned to them that she had invited her friend to come to meet them at a different, unknown date. At that time, since the last meeting, Haruhi had found time to go to the Sunset Shrine to catch up with Kagome and her family.

Giving a small, polite bow to the girls surrounding her, Haruhi excused herself and made her way to Kagome's side. Who looked at her with wide eyes and a smile on her lips. Though, Haruhi could tell easily that her friend was nervous. Because she still had yet to come into the room. That and the way her eyes seemed to dart to two specific places.

"You finally came, Kagome. Please come in and meet everyone," Haruhi said, reaching out and pulling Kagome into a hug and noting that even in her school shoes, that she was just on Kagome's level of height.

Leading her friend in, Haruhi gave a small nod of her head to Otori, who quickly announced that the Host Club was ending early. Getting a lot of moans in the process, before Tamaki promised that they'd get extra special attention tomorrow. That their special visitor needed their focus, causing Haruhi to feel as if a sweat drop was coursing its way down her forehead. But in short order, the room was emptied, leaving her there alone with Kagome and the rest of the Club.

Coughing to clear her throat, feeling Kagome clutching at her jacket as she stood behind her. Haruhi wondered why her normally cheery and over friendly-friend was acting this way.

"Everyone, I'd like to introduce you to my friend formally, " she started to say but was cut off suddenly.

"Higurashi-san, you know Haruhi?"

All eyes seemed to turn and focus on the tall black-haired Mori, who was holding Honey-sempai, the person who'd spoken, both staring down at herself and her friend, which made Haruhi turn to look at her friend. Who was cringing as she worried her bottom lip?

"Yes, we went to elementary and middle school together, Haninozuka-sama," was the quiet reply.

Immediately Haruhi recalled that Kagome once mentioned that she had met some people when she was smaller by chance at the Shrine. That she had taken a shine to them, but shortly learned that she was out of their social class and unable to be friends. Eyes going wide, Haruhi looked back and forth between the two. She was suddenly feeling as if it had been a bad idea inviting Kagome to the school.

"Why do you call me that? You gave me the nickname Honey. Can't you call me that, again?" came the childish voice of their clubs eldest member.

"Wait, you two know each other? How!?" Tamaki said, his voice loud with his disbelief.

Groaning inwardly, Haruhi turned, grasping Kagomes hands, which were white-knuckled at how tightly she was holding her blazer. Sighing, Haruhi shot Kyoya a look as she led her a very distraught friend to the couch, knowing it would be a long, drawn-out visit.

"Sit Kagome," she instructed as she sat beside her friend.

With a quick look, she saw that everyone was still staring in surprise as Kyoya directed Tamaki to get some tea for their guests, as well as a snack. But it was Mori's and Honey's reactions that her sucking her breath in. The way the two were staring at Kagome with serious looks that were hooded.

Sitting there, Haruhi couldn't help but stare at the doorway to the Club. Once again, her friend was standing there. Her cheeks flushed, and her eyes were flashing and indicating that her friend was in the right mood. And while an irate Kagome could be funny, this was not one of those times. The Club had just finished its meeting when the door had opened, and Kagome stepped inside, behind her, a tall male with long brown hair in a high ponytail, blue eyes hard and watchful.

Haruhi remained still as she took a quick look at the others. She was noting that they were not moving. Having learned the last time Kagome was there, how she knew Mori and Honey that she was the only daughter of the Higurashi family. An openly practicing Shrine Maiden. And that she had just found out that her family had had a benefactor the whole time. A benefactor that Haruhi figured she was not amused about from the way she had stated she had met said person.

Coming out of her thoughts, Haruhi noted that Kagome had walked over to the group, in her hand was a crumpled piece of paper. And up close, Haruhi could see her blue eyes sparkling dangerously as she threw the crumpled piece of paper at Mori and Honey. Both who had put on their serious masks again. And at some point had stood up.

"Kagome?" Haruhi asked, reaching out to her friend.

The look she got was one of anger and hurt. Then she saw the tears fall from her eyes as the girl spun and ran out of the room. Mori in pursuit as Honey stood there watching, his eyes wide as he stared at the paper.

"Honey-senpai? Is everything okay?" Haruhi asked, worry showing in her voice.

The small senior looked up from the paper and smiled. It didn't reach Honey-senpai's eyes, and it had her on edge.

"Her benefactor... has decreed a few things. One is she is to attend this school. And obviously, she is not pleased about it. Also, that she is to choose since she is now being denied the right to inherit her Shrine," he said, his ordinarily cheery voice showing his own mixed emotions.

"What does that mean?" Hikaru asked, tilting his head to the side.

"What do you and Mori have to do with it?" Kaoru asked, also tilting his head, but to the other side.

Haruhi had already figured it out and sighed. Standing up, she clapped her hands, getting everyone's attention. She looked at each of them in the eye, holding their gaze for a few seconds and seeing understanding in Kyoya and Tamaki's. More so since Tamaki had just gone through something similar recently.

"Her benefactor is taking her freedom away from her," She said, pausing for a brief second. "Made her his sole heir, leaving her little brother to become heir to the Shrine. And her benefactor is a very influential person. Meaning if she is his sole heir, that her only purpose is to be used as he sees fit."

Leaving it at that, she watched and waited.

"It means she is being married off?" Kaoru stated, his face pulling up in disgust.

"So, why did she get angry at Mori and Honey?" Hikaru asked, his brown eyes clouding over in confusion.

This didn't surprise Haruhi, as Hikaru was a bit dense in the emotional department. Taking a breath, she readied herself to explain a bit better when Honey coughed.

"She is under obligation by her benefactor to marry either Mori or me," he stated, his voice flat, void of anything that could be called emotion.

The reaction he got from those simple words had Haruhi feeling sympathy for him. It also explained why Mori had chased after her friend. Somehow, her sweet, caring, giving, and understanding friend's life had taken a turn for the dramatic worst-case scenario. Sitting back down on the couch, Haruhi closed her eyes, trying to center herself.

"Who is her benefactor?" Kyoya asked.

Snapping her eyes open, Haruhi shook her head to indicate that she had no clue who that person was. None of them aware that Mori had returned with a teary Kagome in tow, until said girl spoke up, her voice cracking.

"An arrogant bastard, that goes by the name Sesshomaru Taisho."

Haruhi was in shock. Even she knew who the international conglomerate CEO was. The man had his fingers in several things, Government included. Letting her gaze go to her friend, she saw how broken her friend was. That utter hopelessness was making her blue eyes dull. But Haruhi knew that Kagome was a fighter.

Months had passed since the revelation that had happened in the club room. Kagome had transferred into the school and attended it diligently. Her usual smile was lighting up the halls and everyone around her in general. But Haruhi was concerned for her friend. The pressure of the decision her friend had to make was looming like a monster over them all. Though they all had appearances to keep up, so none of them let anything show. But, if Haruhi was, to be honest, she was amused by the interactions of her club members to Kagome. The twins had taken to dressing her up in some of the most beautiful, if not outlandish outfits. Tamaki was a bit suspicious, and the first time he had called herself his daughter, Kagome had gotten downright defensive.

That had ended in an entertaining verbal sparring match that proved her boyfriend to be outmatched. And of course, Tamaki being himself, said that if Kagome saw Haruhi as a sister, then that made her his daughter. The flush on Kagomes face was priceless as she was left sputtering before telling Tamaki he could never measure up to what she considered a father figure before storming out, leaving Haruhi to cheer up Tamaki as he sat curled into a small ball, mushrooms growing from his person. Then explain to the rest of the Club that her father died just after she had entered her first year of middle school. Which was when they'd lost contact with each other, that and Kagome had suffered a few health maladies.

But it was Kyoya's interactions with her that were amusing. Considering how cynical he could be, with his detached mannerisms and professional money earning outlook. That was where it got interesting, as Kagome was no slouch and very intelligent. So, after one day of getting a look at Kyoya's laptop and making a few comments. Kyoya had taken an interest in her. The sharp, witty banter left even herself at a loss, especially when Kyoya smiled, whether in triumph or defeat after a good talk with Kagome.

Haruhi looked over at Mori, who was conversing softly with her friend, a small smile on his face as he looked down solemnly at her. Though she too was smiling, it wasn't reaching her friend's eyes. To her, it was apparent that Kagome had made her choice, but was stressing over it. She was finding out that she had to choose who to marry at the age of sixteen. She was glad that she was not in that position.

So, giving a soft sigh as she watched Kagome stiffen her shoulders and look at Mori in a not so friendly manner, while said guy just stared placidly down at her. Haruhi was wondering what had only been said. Then in the next instant, Kagome was stiffly marching over to the small couch, her blue eyes narrowed on sleeping occupant, snuggled up with his stuffed rabbit. Feeling a bit nervous, Haruhi shifted herself, noting that the club room had gone quiet. She already knew that all eyes were on what was going on. It was an unspoken rule that no one messed with Honey when he slept, let along with his stuffed rabbit, ever!

At that thought, Haruhi glanced back at Mori, who was staring in shock and horror at Kagome. Which had Haruhi looking back her friend as she stood over Honey, before kneeling? Then her hands came out. One resting on Honey's blond hair, while the other grasped the bunny. Curious and fearful, Haruhi started to move forward to try and stop her friend when she saw Kagome lean in. From her angle, she saw Kagome's lips moving next to Honey's ear than Kagome was standing up, the stuffed rabbit being jerked from the sleeping grasp of Honey.

Who shot up off the couch, wide-eyed and ready to attack. What happened next, Haruhi was left speechless. Honey threw a blind, half-asleep punch at Kagome, who deftly caught it and twisted before releasing it — causing Honey to lose balance and come fully awake briefly. The smile that curled her friend's mouth upwards was almost terrifying, before she thrust the toy back at a now highly confused Honey, before looking at Mori, who as Haruhi looked at him was slack-jawed in shock.

"I hope that answers your question, Morinozuka-sama," Kagome said into the silence that filled the club room. "Now, if you don't mind, I have to go home."

With that, Haruhi watched her friend whisk herself out of the room, back straight and smugger than she had ever seen her friend. It was almost scary. And one way or another, she would get out of Kagome why she just did what she did.

Haruhi looked around the interior of the Limo. Her brown eyes were taking in everyone else in the Club sitting there. No matter how many times she got to ride in one, she felt so out of place. They'd all been invited to Honey's, and Mori's house for a small get together. It was not odd or out of place, but for some reason, she had felt the need to put on her most beautiful dress, though she hated wearing them. So, sitting there, hands in her lap, ankles crossed as she watched the others who were silent and seemingly just as lost as she was as to the impromptu gathering.

The moment the door opened and they were all ushered into the Haninozuka compound, Haruhi felt something was going to happen. Something significant, no less. And her instincts proved right when Mori opened the door to the main house and invited them all in — leading them to the main dining room where a table was set up with various foods. Honey was sitting next to two empty seats, his brother next to his mother, who was sitting across from him, his father at the head of the table. Letting her eyes look around, she saw that Mori's parents and little brother were sitting at the table as well.

With great care, Haruhi followed Tamaki and sat next to him, while the others took their respective seats. Somehow they all knew not to sit in the two seats next to Honey, who looked nervous, which was at odds with his usual demeanor. The silence that hung over everyone lasted until Mori was up again, vanishing towards the front door. When he came back, Haruhi couldn't help her small gasp. There was Kagome, all done up in a traditional Kimono. And right behind her was the man himself, her benefactor, Sesshomaru Taisho.

Peeking at the others, she saw their varied reactions to seeing him. One thing she was sure about was that none of them had ever seen him in person. So, when Honey's father stood up and greeted them, motioning for them to take their seat at the table. Haruhi watched Kagome, who sat one chair away from Honey, putting her directly across from Mori. It dawned on her why this little gathering was so important. The time had come for the decision to be made. Of course, the three people would want those they trusted to be there.

"Shall we do this before or after the meal?" Honey's father asked.

"I think now would be best," came the stoic, deep rumble of a reply from the silver-haired man.

"As you wish, sir," Honey's father said, still standing. His attention now focused on all gathered. "This is an auspicious occasion — a Joining of two houses. And as my son Mitsukuni, and nephew Takashi requested, you all are here to share in the joy of it. Tonight one of them will be engaged to my dear friend Sesshomaru's Heir apparent."

Haruhi didn't miss the small flinch from Kagome, who was 'demurely' looking at her empty plate. A while ago, Haruhi had just come out and asked Kagome who she had preferred. And while the answered had shocked her, she had been happy for her friend though she was sure that the unsuspecting boy didn't have a clue what he was getting into with her friend.

"Kagome," Sesshomaru said.

A small sigh escaping her friend's lips as she stood up, eyes still locked on her plate. Haruhi waited with bated breath as she watched Kagome lifted her head and looked at both Mori and Honey. Her blue eyes darkening as she swallowed and spoke aloud.

"I have... chosen... should he accept... to marry... Mitsukuni Haninozuka," came the soft, hesitant voice.

Haruhi watched as Kagome looked at Honey, who had his eyes wide in shock. While she caught Mori looking a bit saddened at the choice. Having the inside knowledge of her choice, Haruhi agreed with her friend. Though she could tell by the slight fidgeting that she was about ready to bolt, that she was afraid of the rejection that was coming due to Honey just staring at her.

"Mitsukuni, answer the girl," Honey's father said, his voice soft.

It took a few more minutes before the reply was forthcoming.

"I... Accept. But why me?"

The collective sigh and groans from all at the table had Haruhi keeping a chuckle from escaping. In the many months since she had first introduced Kagome to the club members and the incident where she as told to make a choice on marriage partners, Haruhi, as well as Kyoya, had noticed that the trio all shared feelings. But it was the fact that Honey was always looking at Kagome when she wasn't aware and vice versa. Of course, she hadn't been surprised when Kyoya asked about it either. He was obtusely nosey at times.

"I...would... rather... not discuss that at the... dining table..." Was Kagome's simple reply. "But it makes me. .very happy you accepted, Honey-chan."

The soft cooing of the other two females in the room had the tension breaking. Haruhi knew that things were going to be okay. The two had strong feelings for each other. And both cared for Mori as well.

Standing there, Haruhi quirked an eyebrow at her friend, who was twitching erratically — making it hard to finish tying the damned obi on the traditional wedding kimono. Though she knew that Honey and Kagome had been secretly married ten years ago, or rather openly depending on how you think about it, this was the official wedding for the two. She had married Tamaki after completing her degree and becoming a lawyer a few years ago. So, Haruhi had to wonder how the two of them had not had a child. Then again, that was not something she was going to broach at all.

"Hold still, Kagome," she snipped, causing her friend to make a muted cry in the back of her throat as she complied.

It was hilarious. How nervous Kagome was, as well as Honey, since she had seen him prior. He had finally grown at some point while he was in college. He was standing at a whopping five feet eleven inches now. But she didn't doubt how Honey felt for Kagome. No, it showed in the way he looked at her. Watched her friend when she walked into the room.

Shaking her head, Haruhi finished securing the obi and stepped back and looked at her friend. Kagome indeed was breathtaking at that moment.

"I do not understand how you can be so nervous. Technically you two were married the night of your announcement under the laws of your Shrine," Haruhi stated.

The exasperated look she got in return had her outright laughing. She was causing Kagome to puff up her cheeks.

"It is a bit different. Believe it or not, we have not... consummated those vows, because if I got knocked up, that'd be highly suspicious. Hell, today is my coming out as the Taisho Heir to boot. You know I do not like the spotlight," Kagome whined at her.

Again laughing at her friend, Haruhi took her hands in her own and gave them a small squeeze.

"Well, I can assure you of a few things. One, Honey is just as nervous as you are. Two, the moment you step out there, all those eyes on you, it won't matter. Because all you will see is him, and that walk down that blasted aisle will seem so short, then the next thing you know, you'll be finishing your vows and kissing each other," she said.

The look of relief in her friend's blue eyes had Haruhi smiling just as the door to the room opened, revealing her father, Ranka. Who cooed over Kagome looking so pretty, just like Haruhi had a few years before. She was making Haruhi believe at that moment that Kagome was her biological sister.

Giving a small tug, she put Kagome's hands in her father, who led the blushing bride towards the set of doors that would take her to her soon to be husband as the wedding march started to play.

THE END!