AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story has now become a chapter story by popular demand. I truly do believe that the first chapter was enough to tell the story I wanted to tell, but apparently the reviewers disagreed. Having said that, I will update when I have a chance, which given my schedule this semester will be every other week.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Ouran.

SPOILER ALERT: Once again, this story is set after episode 26 so, hopefully, you aren't reading this if you haven't finished it.

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Tamaki Suoh, the charmingly confident King of the Host Club stood motionless, the envelope gripped to his heart, staring blankly into space while his world collapsed around him. He vaguely acknowledged the squealing 'moe' fans in the background and the shocked host club members who stood in similar stages of bafflement. His troubled blue eyes finally focused on the spyglass that stared at him from across the room, a bitter reminder of the events of the Ouran Festival. However, while his inner mind theater entertained itself with an extraordinary set of apocalyptic meteor strikes, a furious twin decided he'd had enough.

"What did you do to Haruhi?!" demanded Hikaru, forcing Tonnere to her feet, her golden spyglass shattering as it hit the floor. Kaoru tried prying his brother's hands off, though he too longed to rattle her. It seems this is the end of the ride, considered Kaoru, thinking back to his old carriage metaphor for the host club.

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It took the combined effort of Hunny and Mori to break Hikaru's hold, the strength of an angry jealous rage posing a challenge even for the two martial geniuses.

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"I guess I might have deserved that" Eclair recognized quietly, glaring down at her broken spyglass. How troublesome to carry on without it. But as a pair of shinny loafers entered her field of vision, her eyes rose to meet the approaching Tamaki, as he extended the now open envelope towards her.

"Is this...?" he dared to ask, his voice shaking. There, in a crisp neat handwriting, was the address of a poor apartment complex at a walking distance from the Tonnere Estate in France.

"A life for a life" concluded Kyoya, his eyes hidden by the gleam of his glasses, his voice cold beyond recognition. "You asked Haruhi to give up her life as a Host so Tamaki could get his mother back"

"I would expect you, of all people, to understand that everything has a price" she spat out, her voice losing it usual composure.

"You mean…" mumbled Tamaki, still unmoving as the final pieces of his inner mind theater struck home in a cataclysmic finale. And no sooner had the impact occurred that his eyes stop wide open, startled.

"I've got to find her!" he decided hurriedly, rushing out of the room. The rest of the Host Club followed, wondering just which 'her' he ran after. After all, he now had both his mother and Haruhi to think about. Only Kyoya lagged behind, his eyes on Eclair Tonnere. And, as the last of the 'moe' fans filed out, he took a quick glance at his notebook, adjusted his trademark glasses, and spoke.

"I can't help but wonder if this was all indeed your revenge" he began, "or your attempt at redemption." She stared at him, taken aback by his question, then rose her chin defiantly.

"Would my answer make any difference other than adding another useless fact to your notebook?" she scoffed, grabbing her bag, ready to leave. He stopped her by placing his hand on her shoulder. This was one piece of information Kyoya Ootori could not do without.

"Yes" he replied softly but sternly, his eyes never leaving hers. She was taken aback by the passion she saw in his normally cold façade, wishing she could place a spyglass behind them. Taking a deep breath, she answered.

"Knowing all I've seen of him and the stories his mother told me growing up, would you believe I could love him?" She spoke knowing that this was probably the only explanation Kyoya would understand, for she was not the only one who loved the Ouran King.

"Then I can only hope your plan works" he concluded, closing his notebook. "Because if they don't end up together and Tamaki is hurt because of you, not even all the power of the famous Tonnere family will be enough to keep you safe".

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Author's Note: Hope you guys enjoyed it! Please, leave a review with your thoughts!!