Haruhi and Kaede were walking together when suddenly the twins grabbed them by hooking their arms under theirs.

"Targets." Kaoru said.

"Captured." Hikaru said.

"Wait. What the..." A limo pulled up and the window rolled down to reveal Tamaki.

"Good work, now take them with you." Tamaki said.

"Roger!"

"Hold on." Haruhi said.

"Where are we going?" The twins only laughed.

…

They brought them to a tropical park and to the changing rooms.

"Here, do what you got to do." The twins said to a pair of twin maids.

"Okay, we'll do what we can." One said.

"Miss Fujioka, Miss Tsukino, just follow me." The other said.

"But why? Hold on! What are you doing?"

"Whoa!"

"Hey, stop that!"

"We've been asked to help you choose a swimsuit." One of the maids said. Tamaki walked up behind the twins.

"We brought all of our mother's latest designs for you to choose from." Hikaru said. "Just pick whichever ones you want."

"Are you ready, girls? It's time to pick one." The maids said.

"Thanks, but I don't need a swimsuit." Haruhi said while Kaede looked through some.

"Why don't you let me select one for you?" One of the maids said.

"No, not that one." Haruhi said. "I don't want a bikini." She said shaking her head.

"But you'd look so good in this one."

"No, wait. I bet this one would be cute." One of the maid said holding up a red set of strings.

"But that's nothing more than a couple of strings!" Haruhi said. Tamaki fell over outside. Kaede picked out an orange bikini that had a tube top with straps in the middle that went around the neck.

"Found one." She said.

"Oh, that would look lovely on you, Miss Tsukino." The maids said.

…

The two girls exited the changing rooms a few minutes later. Haruhi had on a pink one piece with ruffles on the bottom skirt and a swim cap. Tamaki walked up. He looked at Haruhi and blushed then he glanced at Kaede and his whole face went red. He held out two pullovers, one yellow and one blue.

"Senpai?" Haruhi asked.

"Just hurry up and put them on." He said. "Proper young women should not show that much skin until after she's married." Kaede rolled her eyes but took the pullover and grabbed a pair of shorts.

SPACE LINE BREAK

"Behold, Haruhi." Tamaki said. "Bask in the beauty of tropical birds. Aren't they breathtaking? I wonder what they're called."

"Um, where was the exit, again?" Haruhi asked.

"Try to make the most of this down time and just relax." Tamaki said. "We're so worried about keeping our good looks day and night. We deserve a little vacation."

"Personally I think this is pointless and a waste of time, so can I go home now?" Haruhi asked. "I should really be studying and I've got ton of laundry to do today." She said.

"Same." Kaede said.

"Senpai, where are we, anyway?" Haruhi asked.

"This place is a brand new theme park that my family, the Otori group runs." Kyoya said. "It's called the Tropical Aqua Garden."

"I don't understand." Haruhi said. "I thought the Otori group ran hospitals and that they're focused on the medical business, Kyoya Senpai."

"Yes, but my family likes to diversify and try different things. Besides this place could be classified as a healing facility. It's therapeutic. Think of all the people who are overworked and would just love a vacation in the south tropics. However, they may not be able to get the time off or they may not be able to afford it. Those people can now seek refuge here at this theme park and reduce their stress levels. The Otori group's primary concern has always been for the good health and well-being of the general public." He said. The twins were throwing a ball back and forth and Honey was on Mori's shoulders. "The park doesn't officially open until next month, but the host club was given a special advance invitation."

"This is so relaxing." Tamaki said. "We don't have to worry about keeping all of our guests entertained for once. It's truly like a holiday for handsome young soldiers. I guess that's what you call it."

"Haru-chan Tsuki-chan." Honey said. "Wanna share some coconut juice with me? Or do you want to try a piece of mango cake?"

"Yeah, sure, I'll have some coconut juice with you." Haruhi said.

"I'll try some cake, Honey." Kaede said with a smile.

"Haruhi, you wanna go check out the water slide?" Kaoru asked.

"Hang on, what's the deal with those pullovers you're wearing?" Hikaru asked pointing between the two.

"Oh, this thing?" Haruhi looked down at it and remembered Tamaki giving the girls the pullovers. Kaede went over with Honey while Haruhi explained to the twins.

"So, you're not going to swim?" Hikaru asked.

"Hold on, you do swim, don't you?" Kaoru asked.

"I can swim just as good as the next guy, but this isn't my idea of fun." Haruhi said. "I'm not that big on water parks. We're just gonna spend all day goofing off. Honestly I'd rather be at home. I don't understand what's great about this place, anyway? I mean all you really need to play in the water is a plastic pool."

"A plastic pool?" The twins asked. "What's that?"

"Let's see... I guess they're about this big, round, and to use it, you have to pump it full of air." She said moving her hands in the shape.

"You dunce." Hikaru said.

"That's an inflatable boat, dummy." Kaoru said.

"There's no way something that small could be used as a pool."

"Yeah."

"Guys, it's a small pool. Haven't you ever seen little kids playing in one?" Haruhi asked. Tamaki grabbed the two and pulled them away.

"You idiots!" Tamaki scolded. "If Haruhi thinks it's a pool, then it's a pool. Got it? Don't go embarrassing her. She can't help it if she's an ignorant commoner."

"So, are we supposed to lie to her?" They asked. "Is that what you want?"

"I can't help but feel like I should be offended by that comment." Haruhi said.

"Never mind that, we've got a question for you." Hikaru said.

"Why did you make Haruhi put on that yellow monstrosity?" Kaoru asked.

"I would've thought for sure that you would be all... 'I wanna see Haruhi in a swimsuit!' Not making her cover up like that. And even making Kaede cover up…"

"It was surprising." Kaoru said. The two began to 'whisper' to each other.

"I know what he's up to. He made Haruhi and Kaede cover up because he didn't want anyone else to see them in bathing suits. Do you really think that's it? He must be one of those jealous pervert types. That's pretty twisted."

"That's not it at all." Tamaki said. "I was just trying to protect their innocence as any father or guardian would. After all even if they're wearing a swimsuit, it is not decent for ladies to walk around half naked in front of boys." The twins pointed and Tamaki turned to see both girls giving him a look.

"Haru-chan." Honey said. "Let's play! You wanna go swimming in the current pool with me?"

"Nah, I'm not gonna swim today. Hold on, you know how to swim. Do you still need that float?"

"Mm-mm. Just looks cuter this way, you know?" He said before running off. "Prancing, prancing."

"You're right. Those bunnies are pretty cute."

"He's adorable." Kaede said.

"He's so innocent." The twins said.

"No way! You got it all wrong." Renge shouted coming up from the floor laughing.

"How did she do that?" Haruhi asked. "It's like that rig follows us."

"That outfit is pretty impressive." Hikaru said.

"What's with the tattoo on your stomach?" Kaoru asked.

"Oh, that? You don't recognize it? I'm cosplaying."

"Yeah, who?" Hikaru asked.

"La-La." She sang.

"La-La? Like the manga magazine?" Kaoru asked.

"Her petite and slender frame. Her blue eyes that light up young men's faces. Her singing voice. La. I am Quon Kisaragi."

"I wouldn't have guessed." Haruhi said.

"I had no idea who you're supposed to be." Tamaki said.

"Hey, boss, are you sure it's okay for Renge to be dressed..." Hikaru said.

"...like that?" Kaoru asked.

"Well, yeah that's okay." Tamaki said.

"And why is that?" They asked.

"Because it's cosplay, I guess." He said.

"Oh yeah? Then in that case then I'm cosplaying too." Kaede said before taking off her pullover. Tamaki started screaming and freaking out as his face went red before falling over when Kaede took off her shorts.

"Wow, that bathing suit looks pretty good on you." Hikaru said.

"Yeah, you look cute, Kaede." Kaoru said as they both gave her thumbs up. Kaede smirked with her hands on her hips.

"Listen up, boys!" Renge shouted. "And lady." She said smiling at Kaede who nodded back. "Obviously you need help understanding Haninozuka's hidden motives. Look!"

"Takashi!" Honey shouted before jumping in the water. Mori turned to look and smile at him.

"What are you talking about?" Tamaki asked.

"Think about what he said to you earlier." Renge said.

Just looks cuter this way, you know?

"He's not being as sweet and innocent as you think."

"I agree." Kyoya said. "Try putting a word, "I" at the beginning of that sentence."

Just looks cuter this way, you know? I look cute.

"He planned that?!" Tamaki, Haruhi, Hikaru and Kaoru asked in unison.

"That's Haninozuka for you." Renge said. "I should give him more credit. He's a lot smarter than I thought." Renge said going back into the floor.

"Hey, look at this, everybody!" Honey called. "Check it out! Look!" Everyone looked to see Honey on Mori's back as he swam against the current. "Even though we're swimming really fast, we never go any further than we are now."

"So, what's up with him?" Tamaki asked.

"Could he really be that smart?" Haruhi asked. Hikaru pumped a water gun and shot Tamaki in the face.

"I gotcha." Hikaru said.

"Come on, boss." Kaoru said. "Let's go. Let's have a water gun fight."

"It'll be me and Kaoru against you." Hikaru said. "If you get it in the face, you lose. What do you say?"

"Forget it. Why would I want to subject myself to a childish game like that?" Tamaki asked. The twins grabbed Haruhi and Kaede.

"Haruhi, I think it's time that we got married." Hikaru said to her.

"Kaede, we should honeymoon in Atami." Kaoru said to her.

"Do you really think I'd ever let my daughters marry you guys?" He said pumping a water gun. "Daddy says no!" He shouted.

…

Kaede and Haruhi sat under the shade of an umbrella as the twins and Tamaki ran around. Mori walked up to the girls and hit some water out of his ears. The two looked over to see Honey still swimming in the current pool by himself.

"Taking a break, huh?" Haruhi asked Mori.

"Want something to drink?" Kaede asked holding out a cup.

"Yeah, thanks." Mori said reaching to take it. He saw her swimsuit and his face went pink before he quickly looked away. Kaede didn't seem to notice as her attention was drawn to Tamaki and the twins.

"I'll get you guys!" Tamaki shouted. "Sideways-leaping shot, go!" The twins held up shields. "That's cheating!" Tamaki shouted before he slipped on a banana peel and slid into a totem pole. The eyes turned red. Mori dropped his glass as suddenly a huge wave crashed over Honey.

"Honey Senpai!" Haruhi and Kaede shouted as they shot up out of their seats.

"Mitsukuni!" Mori shouted running. He slipped on a banana peel. The two girls stopped running as he hit the ground.

"Mori senpai?" Haruhi asked. Kaede ran over to him and helped him up.

"Gentlemen, we're going after Honey Senpai!" Tamaki shouted. "That pool looks like the quickest way! Charge!"

"Wait!" Kyoya called after them. "I wouldn't go..." The club ran back.

"There are alligators in there!"

"Okay, so we can't choose that pool!" Tamaki shouted. "Then let's try this way next!"

"They're here, too!" The twins shouted.

"And here!" The girls shouted.

"What's with all the alligators?" Haruhi asked.

"Beats me." Tamaki said.

"Those alligators belong to the park's tropical animals exhibit." Kyoya said. "I guess it is kind of dangerous to let them run wild. Though, the cause of our present situation seems to be the location of the switch for the current pool. I'll have to have a little chat with our designers. Thanks a lot, you guys. I got some great data today."

"You what!?"

SPACE LINE BREAK

The club stood in front of a map of the park.

"This is a map of the Tropical Aqua Garden." Kyoya said. "This is our current location. We need to get here. I have a feeling that's where Honey Senpai probably ended up. It might be tough because to get there, we'll have to make it through this jungle area, here in the southern block. Distance wise we're talking about 800 meters."

"Looks like there are a lot of undeveloped areas." Haruhi said. "Any idea what might be lurking in those parts of the jungle?"

"Since they're still being developed, I'm afraid I don't know." Kyoya said.

"A lot of help you are." Kaede muttered causing Kyoya to frown at her.

"Whatever's out there could be even more dangerous..." Hikaru said.

"...than alligators." Kaoru said.

"All right!" Tamaki shouted. "Now, this is a mission of survival! I know we can make it through the treacherous jungle in one piece. It is our sworn duty to save Honey Senpai! But first!" he held out the blue pullover to Kaede.

"Nope." She said as she walked off with the others. Tamaki fell to the ground.

SPACE LINE BREAK

"Wow, this place is just like a real jungle, huh?" Tamaki asked as they walked.

"Yeah, and I keep hearing all these really strange animal calls." Haruhi said.

"You don't think that all those animal sounds..." Hikaru said.

"...could belong to the real thing, do you?" Kaoru asked.

"To be honest, I'm not sure." Kyoya said. "But I do know that my family always strives for authenticity whatever the cost."

"Great to know." Kaede muttered. The group continued walking until Mori slipped on another banana peel.

"Mori senpai is..." Hikaru said.

"...acting as clumsy as you do, boss." Kaoru said.

"Eh-? Shut up!" Tamaki said.

"Uh oh, it's about time for the squall." Kyoya said looking at his watch.

"The what?" Kaede asked. It started to rain so the hosts found a gazebo to hide under.

"Bet you wish you wore the pullover now, don't you?" Tamaki said to Kaede who glared at him as she shivered slightly.

"Don't worry, Kaede…" Hikaru said as he put an arm around her shoulders.

"We'll keep you warm." Kaoru said put an arm around her waist from the other side.

"GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY DAUGHTER!"

SPACE LINE BREAK

"Hey Mori senpai, you seem to be really close to Honey senpai." Haruhi said. "Are the two of you like childhood friends?"

"You mean you don't know..." Hikaru said.

"...that they're cousins?" Kaoru asked.

"You're kidding me. They're related?" Haruhi asked.

"How?" Kaede asked blinking. She looked up at Mori before holding out her hand to about the height of Honey then looking back up at him.

"The Morinozukas have been serving the Haninozuka family for generations." Kaoru said.

"However, two generations ago, the families became relatives by marriage and the master-servant relationship soon became a thing of the past." Hikaru said.

"But even so, Mori Senpai has always made a point to accompany Honey Senpai." Kaoru said.

"Must really get his blood going. The blood of a loyal servant flows like a mighty river through Mori Senpai's vein." Tamaki said.

"Such a beautiful story!" The twins said. "I'm touched!"

"I don't know if I call it a beautiful story." Haruhi said before going up to Mori. She touched his arm and he looked down at her. "Hey Mori Senpai, it's gonna be all right. I'm sure that Honey Senpai is safe. He's a lot tougher than you might think he is, and if he gets hungry, the trees are full of bananas."

"Bananas?" The twins asked.

"What's he going to say?" Tamaki asked.

"You're right." Mori said with a small smile.

"Don't tell me Mori Senpai is after my spot as Haruhi's daddy!" Tamaki shouted.

"Nobody wants that spot but you boss." Hikaru said.

"That's kinda creepy, when you think about it." Kaoru said.

"What? Who're you calling creepy?" Tamaki shouted. Kyoya's phone rang.

"Hello, it's me." He answered. "Well, we've had an incident that's caused some trouble."

"You're a big-o perv." The twins sang.

"Shut up! I'm not a perv!" Tamaki shouted.

SPACE LINE BREAK

The rain had stopped and Mori was already pushing through some plants to continue the search.

"Mori Senpai, you're going the wrong way." Haruhi said. Kaede looked over and saw Haruhi going after him. "Honey Senpai was headed in the opposite direction." Kaede sighed and quickly followed after them.

"You're wrong." Mori said. "He went this way."

"Hey, wait up! It's too dangerous to go alone! I'm coming with you!" Haruhi called.

"Me too." Kaede said. "Wait for me." The two ran into snakes, bugs and almost fell into a lagoon.

"Haruhi." He said before picking her up with one arm. Kaede frowned and crossed her arms. "Kaede." She looked at him and blinked in surprise. He was crouched on the ground. "Get on." Kaede's face went pink but she climbed onto his back. She wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs against his waist. The arm that wasn't holding Haruhi up held her leg. Mori's face went pink feeling her chest against his back and her bare leg in his hand.

SPACE LINE BREAK

Mori stopped walking and suddenly the three were surrounded by nine men with guns.

"You there!" Said a member of Kyoya's family police force. "Put the boy down immediately! If you refuse, we'll remove him forcefully!"

"Oh, hold on!" Haruhi shouted before one of them grabbed her arm. Mori punched him while ignoring the fact that Kaede had to hold on to him tighter.

"The suspect is resisting!" A man shouted. "Prepare to fire warning shots!"

"Takashi, Haru-chan, Tsuki-chan, out of the way!" Honey shouted as he swung in on a vine. He hit one of the men with his feet.

"Hey, what do you think you're doing, pipsqueak?" One asked. Honey then proceeded to beat all the men up. Mori put Haruhi down and crouched to let Kaede off.

"You guys should be more careful who you mess with." Honey said. "Picking on my friends is bad. Got it?"

"Haruhi!" Tamaki shouted as he and the rest of the hosts ran over. "Haruhi, are you all right!?"

"Hey, it's Tama-chan." Honey said.

"Oh, wow." Hikaru said.

"You okay, Senpai?" Kaoru said.

"Haruhi! I was so worried." Tamaki said as he held her shoulders.

"Gee thanks dad." Kaede said crossing her arms and glaring at Tamaki. "Good to know who your favorite daughter is." Tamaki's eyes widened.

"What- No! I-" He tried to say but Kaede looked away with a 'hmph' making him pout.

"I'm not sure what happened here, but at least they're still alive." Hikaru said as he and Kaoru poked two of the men.

"It's pretty amazing that this is Honey senpai's work." Kaoru said. "He must have really been holding back."

"Huh? What do you mean he was holding back?" Haruhi asked pinching Tamaki's hand to make him let go of her.

"So then..." Kaoru said.

"You don't know about Senpai?" Hikaru asked. "The Haninozukas are famous for their martial arts. Not only have they helped train the police and SDF forces but they've also worked with several overseas militaries."

"Honey Senpai in particular has been called the dreadnought of the Haninozuka family. By the time he was in middle school, he'd become the national champion in both karate and judo."

"Mori Senpai's no slouch either." Tamaki said. "He won the national championship in kendo when he was just in middle school."

"So, how are you able to find this, Honey Senpai?" Kaoru asked.

"It wasn't hard." Honey said. "It didn't take me long to reach the end of the current pool, so I decided to look for you guys."

"We humbly apologize!" One of the men said. They were all bowing on the ground. "I am a 2nd-generation student of the Ishizuka Dojo!"

"I am a student of the Todoroki Dojo!"

"And I'm from the Otake Dojo! We are in your debt!"

"Why?" Honey asked. "Is something wrong?

"Yes, sir! We're so sorry, sir! We were unaware that we were searching for Mitsukuni Hanozuka. We've committed a terrible offense here. I apologize for this confrontation. But my Dojo will be so excited to hear that I've come face to face with the great Haninozuka. I cherish this moment."

"Takashi, you did an amazing job of protecting Haru-chan and Tsuki-chan." Honey said patting Mori's head. "I bet you were pretty lonely without me around, huh?"

"I don't know if I'd say that." Mori said. Honey giggled.

SPACE LINE BREAK

"You know, maybe we should go to the beach next." Hikaru said as the all walked to the exit.

"Yeah, the beach would be nice." Kaoru said.

"You idiots, Haruhi is not interested in anything like that." Tamaki said.

"Actually, I might like to go to the beach." Haruhi said. "I may not be into this silly water park, but I like the ocean. It would be nice to go to the beach. And it's so pretty."

"Yeah. All right. Then that's where we'll go next time." Tamaki said.

"We're all gonna go to the beach, Tama-chan?" Honey said. "That'll be fun, don't you think?"

"Yeah." Mori said.

"Hey Kaede," Hikaru said.

"You should invite your band to come too." Kaoru said.

"We still haven't met them." They said in unison. Kaede sighed.

"I'll talk to them about it." She said and the twins cheered.