And finally- the epilogue.

I want to take a small moment- real quick- to thank EVERYONE who read Broken Inside.
It's definitely sad to see it come to an end- but after 3 years, 6 months and 3 days- it's time to finish it.

I've grown as a writer over the years- and it might show, with the quality of each fanfic I've wrote, am writing- and will write. I hope to only get better as the years pass.

I would also like to take a quick moment to Thank all my reviewers.
Stephane Richer, LookOutShesGotAPen, KageNoNeko, ImmatureChild, Yours by Moonlight, Fiesty Sin, chocolatemud, Bookits, Collector-of-Things, 030artastic, Wolf and Leopard, hermionine, Spirit-of-the-Rain, La'Rae and Ninja's Incorporated, cookie-pocky-strawberry-love, Karamasgirl96, lunarmidnightwolf, bored411, scizzors, xGrellSutcliffz, Pinkbeca, MitskuniCHANandNarutoKUN, kikifan21, Ayame-LOSGAP fan, Popalopah, piggy the law, ronnieangell and wolfgirl336699.

It was all of your reviews that kept me going! Thank all of you so very much- and I hope you stick around -smile-

Disclaimer: I don't own Ouran High School Host Club- Bisco Hatori does. I do own Yuuki, Kalori and Iruka (And the Aki-tan!- seen in this chapter)

It was a month later, and things were slowly getting back to normal. Yuuki had been permitted out of the hospital- and was spending time with her sister—and father—at home. The sting she had felt when she found out that Kii and Obito had been behind the whole thing had hurt – and she wouldn't get over it for quite some time, but she had her father; she had her sister; she had the Host Club—but most importantly, she still had Kyoya.

To her immense surprise—but glad none the less—her father approved of her and Kyoya's relationship.

Ootori, Yoshio on the other hand—well, they were slowly working on that.

Yuuki was a regular face in the Host circle- never seen without at least one of them- normally two (either the twins, Mori and Hunny or Tamaki and Kyoya) – Haruhi and her were as close as two friends could be—Yuuki considered Haruhi her best friend.

Mr Uchiha had told his daughter of Haruhi's words—and Tamaki's—at the hospital. Yuuki highly appreciated Haruhi going to bat for her.

And appreciated Tamaki as well – she was glad for both of them standing up to her father.

Her relationship with each of the hosts was much better now—

"WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?!" Yuuki screeched from the changing room," HITACHIIN's!" Hikaru and Kaoru quickly disappeared from the third music room before Yuuki could get her hands on them.

- Well, with the exception of a few incidents with the twins. Yuuki and Tamaki were even getting to be close friends. One day, he told her of his time in France, and his mother. That had really brought them close.

Mori and Hunny were as friendly as they had always been. Hunny tried to get Yuuki to eat more sweets—but it was a process.

A girl can only handle so many sweet things at once—and no one can eat as many sweets as Hunny.

All seemed to be back to normal in the Host Club—until today.

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"Why do we even listen to Renge?" Yuuki asked, staring at her reflection in the mirror.

"Because—sometimes, her crazy ideas actually work," Haruhi sighed," Besides—your outfit wasn't that bad today."

"Mmm… I suppose not…. Not like last week—If she EVER tries to get me to wear something like that again—I swear-" Yuuki threatened, as she changed into her every day clothing. It was after school- so she didn't have to change back into the uniform. Though- she had to admit, the boys uniform was highly comfortable. Together, Haruhi and Yuuki joined the other hosts in the main room; everyone was just lazing about today— taking their time going home.

"Did you hear—we're gonna have a new student?" Kaoru asked, looking around at the other hosts.

"I thought I heard something about that," Tamaki pondered," I wonder what year—"

"Same year as us," Kyoya interjected. Everyone looked at him, dumbfounded.

"Same old typical Kyoya," Yuuki smiled, sitting down in the chair beside him. She brought her knees up against her chest and sat their quietly- watching him as he typed away on his laptop.

"So this is what you're always doing?" she stated, watching curiously. Quickly, the twins tried to run over- but Kyoya closed his laptop with a resounding click.

"Yes," Kyoya responded, pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose. Yuuki smiled, a soft laugh escaping her throat.

"So- Yuuki, is Lori-chan coming to pick you up today, again?" Hunny asked.

"Don't think she is—I think she's busy looking at possible colleges," Yuuki answered, shrugging.

"Something we'll be doing shortly," Tamaki said, looking over at Kyoya.

"Please—we all know what you'll be looking for Tamaki," Yuuki laughed. The blonde looked at her, dumbfounded- and everyone laughed.

"Your music- sempai," Haruhi said, cluing him in.

"Ohhhh- right," Tamaki said, "I knew that."

"So—Kyoya-san, If you know what class the new girl will be in—what else can you—" Hikaru began, but was interrupted by the familiar sound of the Third Music room door opening.

In walked a short blonde haired guy, looking around curiously. His slender form was covered with dark cargo pants and a loose-fitting black hoodie.

"Can we help you with something?" Tamaki asked, a host-like smile on his face.

"Nah- I'm just looking around—" The guy said, as he turned his direction towards the group in the room. When his green eyes scanned the group- he stopped short, his eyes growing wide.

"Ta-kashi?" Everyone looked at the tall senior, who's composure changed; he too, had slightly widened eyes- almost as though he was surprised.

"Aki-chan?" Hunny asked, his golden-brown eyes widening- as was the grin on his face.

"Kuni-tan!"

"Aki-chan!" Hunny exclaimed, running over to the stranger and jumping up into the awaiting hug.

"Aki…. Chan….." Yuuki whispered, and Kyoya looked over at her. She too, had wide-eyes, as realization dawned over her.

"Akiko-san?" Yuuki questioned, unfolding herself from the chair and standing up. The blonde looked away from Hunny and saw Yuuki standing across the room.

"Yuu-tan….."

"Yuuki- do you know him?" Kaoru asked.

"I do…. We were the best of friends when we were younger….. Us and Kalori…." Yuuki explained," But then she moved away."

"She?!" Hikaru, Kaoru and Tamaki exclaimed, surprised.

"Yepp! Aki-chan's full name is Himura, Akiko-chan!" Hunny smiled.

"Welcome to Ouran Academy," Kyoya smiled.

DUN DUN DUN!

Thats right everyone! The story doesnt REALLY end here!

Yuuki and Kalori will appear in a new fanfic- the sequel to Broken Inside- with the main OC: Akiko!

So keep an eye out for that fanfic!

See you next time!
Much love, Nightengale