Last chapter of this story, any further plot will be in another story. I'm thinking 3 years in the future, maybe. But I have other stories to finish and write before it, though I have a story line in mind. I hope the characters are not too OOC. I do not own Ouran High School Host Club or any of it's characters.

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"Madam Souh," the aide hesitantly interrupted, "you have a young man here to see you...a Mr. Kyouya Ootori. I believe he is the third son of the Ootori Group, and a friend of your grandson."

A look of annoyance crossed the old woman's face as she set down the financial reports she had been concentrating on. She did not want to think about that bastard; if she had to be burdened with an illegitimate heir, why did he have to be an idiot too. But then again, this conversation might just be interesting. The youngest Ootori boy was the most promising child in all the reports she had read about the influential family. "Let him in." Her aide opened the door to allow the tall, presentable young man in.

Kyouya entered the lair with a sense of confidence he did not truly feel. A lot rode on this conversation, and he wished to spare Tamaki the emotional toll it was going to take. He assessed the elderly Souh president as he walked to her desk and bowed politely. "Madame Souh, thank you for taking the time to see me. I believe the matter I am here to discuss is of great importance to you and your company."

A slight frown appeared, "The company? I was unaware you had any interest in my company. And shouldn't it be your own family company that should interest you?"

"My company owns a solid block of Ootori public stock, as well as other companies such as Souh Enterprises. I have no other vested interest in the Ootori Group beyond how much money it can make me. As of this morning I was disowned, so I am no longer bound to the role of dutiful third son. I can finally go about making money my way, and no longer need to bow my head to my father." Kyouya's cool expression belied the satisfaction he felt at the freedom he had obtained.

Mrs. Souh felt an involuntary shudder, this man's ambitions could be dangerous. "Why would he disown you? Did you just say you own stock in my company?"

"Over six years ago I started K.O. Enterprises, an investment firm which has grown considerably over the years. I own stock in the Ootori Group, Souh Enterprises, and a number of other international companies. As for being disowned..." the corner of his mouth lifted slightly, "your grandson is responsible for that."

A confused look came over her face. "Tamaki? What could he have possibly done to get you disowned?"

"All he had to do was be himself. I am approaching you without his knowledge to spare him this scene. He has tried to please you and his father over the last several years, though I do not understand why, and confrontations of this sort are painful for him. I will be blunt with you. For the last couple of years we have been a couple...romanticly. I would appreciate it if you would stop trying to marry him off to some woman he would only be unhappy with." He shifted in his chair so that the light flashed across the lens of his glasses, obscuring his eyes from view. "You have already ruined your son's happiness once with an arranged marriage, and I will not allow you to do the same to Tamaki."

My heir is a homosexual? Madam Souh thought, controlling her emotions with the iron discipline she gained after years as head of the family. After the death of her husband, the continuation of the family was everything to her. An overwhelming sinking sensation filled her. "If Tamaki does not marry well and due his duty to his family and produce and heir...I will disown him."

Kyouya leaned back in his chair with a slight sneer. "Fine. He is already a popular model with great potential in the field, now that he has graduated he can concentrate on that; and being disowned will only give him even more time to do what he enjoys. He will not lack money or anything else. Tamaki also has me, and I will never fail him. Now that I am free of my father I can concentrate on making my own money and gaining power. Should you do anything to him...I will see the whole Souh empire destroyed. He does not need you or your family."

Madam Souh had learned how to recognize shrewd and intelligent men, and she recognized this young man before her as a predator. One that would enjoy playing with his prey before killing it. Mental alarms clamored in her mind. "I have no intention of lowering myself for something as petty as revenge against someone of no consequence."

Kyouya sighed tiredly. "Unfortunately Tamaki still feels the need for your approval, and I always try to give him what he wants...within reason. There are certain aspects of this relationship that you may not be thinking about. Tamaki has no real interest in the family business, and should he be left in charge who knows how long it will last. I do have an interest in commerce, and the thought of getting my hands on the Souh businesses sounds interesting to me."

A flare of rage showed on the president's face at this upstart. "You dare? Coming in here and all but announcing you are going to take over the business I have slaved over! Get out of this house now!"

Kyouya sighed and held up a hand placating. "Madam please calm down. I did not say I was going to take anything away from you, except for your grandson. All I am asking is for you to consider me an...in-law, who can prevent the family business from either leaving the Souh family or crashing all together."

The older lady calmed down a bit at this comment. "Same sex marriages are not legal in Japan, so there are no formal ties between the two of you. I can not let that happen."

"This is happening whether you let it or not. I am merely trying to ease your mind some what. True, there is no marriage contract between Tamaki and myself, but the emotional bonds are there. We are also already business partners. I run KO Enterprises and own 70% of the business; Tamaki is the owner of the other 30% and listed as Vice-President on paper. With the divorce rate the way it is today, marriage is actually a poor way to solidify a business arrangement."

The elderly woman sat still, expressionless. As much as she hated to admit it the young man had a point. When she was younger, marriage were forever, so it united two families in one cohesive unit; but with people today with two, three, or even five ex-spouses. A marriage one day could be dissolved 72 days later. The confident audacity of this man had her wishing her were her heir, but the subject of offspring rises again. "You do make a good point, but the Souh family requires an heir; I would like to see you "set my mind at ease" about that."

Kyouya smirked, he just might be able to bring this off after all. "I have already spoken with an acceptable young woman about that. She is of common birth, but she is anything but common herself; her intelligence and drive sets her apart from the silly girls that are usual in our circle. Both your son and my father consider her marriageable material. It is time for some new DNA to freshen the bloodlines. She will be graduating from law school in a few years, and an arrangement will go far to clearing the debts she has gained from it. She has agreed to sell a number of her eggs, so with Tamaki's sperm your line shall continue without any problems."

Interesting ideal...and possible workable. "I have read about cases of birth mothers trying to retain legal custody of their children after birth. The Souh family does not need any legal battles or scandals to sully it's name."

"You misunderstood me. She will not be the one giving birth. After the removal of her eggs her role is technically over, which should stop any maternal bonding; she is a close friend to the both up us, so she will always be an "honorable" aunt. After the zygote is germinated in the lab, it will be implanted into a professional surrogate who is well paid to eat and exorcize properly to optimize the fetus' best health. I want a child of my own as well, and with the number of eggs collected all our children will be half siblings biologically. They shall all carry the last name of Souh." He paused and threw a glance her way, "How many great-grand children were you wanting?"

Madam Souh was caught non-pulsed, "I really hadn't thought of a specific number. So you intend for my grandson's child to inherit?"

"No. Whatever child, regardless of age or sex, who is bet suited to that position gets it. He may not show it very often, but Tamaki is a very intelligent man; who's child will be smart as well. I think his personality lies in his early upbringing. All of out children will have an equal opportunity to show their worth, and competition always brings out the best in people. After being a third son, I will not do the same to any child of mine; their merit is what will determine their future." Kyouya was adamant on that part. His drive to succeed was a good side effect from how he was raised, but it was what gave rise to the devious side of his nature. Thus a "Shadow King" is born, one who considered blackmail and tricks a normal thing to do. He did not want that for his child.

"Souh Enterprise needs a Souh at it's head, and I will not let an Ootori fill that position." The young man was making logical arguments. She knew that after Tamaki there would be no Souhs left, yet she still felt compelled to protect the family name.

"All our children will carry the name Souh. If you wish to argue the point, I will also be willing to change my own last name if you want. Of course keeping the Ootori name as I overshadow my father...amuses me, but it is not more important than Tamaki's happiness."

Madam Souh felt another shudder run down her spine as she again recognized another predator, and people complain about her attitudes toward business. She had before her someone who could become a full fledged megalomaniac. If where politics he was interested in, he could become another Cardinal Richeliue or Rasputin. How had that idiot of a grandson mange to gain any kind of hold over someone like him. Maybe it is a good thing he is not an actual family heir, who knows how long she would hold her position as president before he dethroned her. As a substitute? Maybe.

Kyouya's head shifted slightly, causing the light to reflect off his glasses and hide his eyes. A smirk crossed his face as he correctly guessed at her thoughts. "Let me clarify something for you...this relationship is happening. I will let nothing come between up, and will gladly crush anyone who tries. I am here simply as a consideration to Tamaki's feelings, as I fell there is no merit in considering myself with yours...or my father's. I am here to offer you a chance of keeping your business in the Souh family's control. It matters not to me one way or another, I will make profit either way. But Tamaki's feelings are Important to me, and there are a number of other ways to make money. I am a business man who would be good for Souh Enterprises, Tamaki's DNA will continue, and his heir will be raised a serious and intelligent individual... due to my influence. This answers any objections you can raise, so it is up to you to accept these conditions. What are you going to do?"

Unfortunately, he was correct in his assessment. As much as she hated to admit it, she truly had no choice in the matter. Even at his young age, the Ootori boy was a master strategist who thought out and countered all of his opponent's arguments. "Homosexual relationships may be gaining acceptance among the entertainment industry and commoners, but it is still not accepted in the business world and higher society. You two will face hardships living this way."

"Tamaki's career as an international model is the entertainment industry, and I am the one who will face any back lash from this. I relish the opportunity to show how bad it is to stand in my way. I may even enjoy teaching people to keep their bigotry to themselves." Madam Souh hid a wince at this statement. "Let me worry about that. Does Tamaki have your blessings in this matter?"

She sighed with a feeling of defeat. "I have no choice but to accept it. Your relationship has my blessings as long as you try not to be so...public...with displays of affection. Tell me...why is it not Tamaki here with you? I would think he would be fighting for you as much as you for him?"

"He is informing his father right now. I am approaching you myself to spare him this confrontation. He gets upset when I talk business at times, and I try to spare him from having to face certain realities. To him family is precious, and should be protected at all cost. So when two conflicting ideals are present, I try to make it easier for him by removing one of the problems."

She looked at him for a moment with out saying a word. "If this is going to work we are going to have to work out a few rules first. Just what your duties will be withing the company, when those duties should start, and we need some type of contract similar to a pre-nup in case this relationship does not work out. And the details of the children should also be spelled out: the identity of the mother, the choice of surrogates, their education, and their general upbringing. Now...tell me more about this KO Enterprises that my grandson is the part owner of."

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Mr. Souh and his son waited in the drawing room of his mother's mansion. How was he going to tell her about Tamaki's choice of career and lover? This was not going to be pretty. He looked over at the young man in question, and his anxiety was obvious. "No matter what she says...please believe that I will always be on your side." They both looked when the door opened.

Mrs. Souh took in the uncertain look on her grandson's face, and the mulish look on her sons, and she had to admit that maybe things weren't so bad. That it was Kyouya's influence that brought Tamaki to confront her, though he did need his father's support. Maybe things will turn out after all. "Before the two of you say anything, I have to make an announcement." Her voice cut across any comments they may have made. "I am aware of what is going on, and I have to admit with reservations that...you have my blessings on your...partnership with Mr. Ootori." A look of shock and awe flew across both of their faces. "He and I are discussing the business aspects in my office right now, so if you will excuse me...I am very busy right now." She walked over to Tamaki and ran her gaze over him. "I am impressed. Seducing the youngest and most promising Ootori boy right out from underneath his father. Just be sure to keep him under control, the family can not afford to let a man like him take it over. But you do have good taste in men." Tamaki's mouth opened and shut without a sound. Was his grandmother actually complementing his taste in men? The older woman regally swept out the door without further words. Both father and son looked at each other in confusion at this unexpected behavior from the feared woman.

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Well that finishes this story, anything further will have to be a separate story. I hope I kept Kyouya's controlling personality within character. Now maybe I can go concentrate on my other story. Please R&R, having a review alert in my e-mail makes me happy.