A/N: so here is the last Chapter Of LOAB. I hope you have all enjoyed this story. Look for LOAB II coming soon and also LOAB III. As I have always said before. I do not own OHSHC. But enough of that on with the last chapter!

Hunny walked into the court room with his lawyer. Today was the day. The day that Hunny and his father would battle for custody over Chika. Since the court could not prove anything had happened they also needed Chika, Penny, and the ICU doctor to testify against Yorihisa. So all of them walked into the court room and took their respective seats. Penny sat there calmly with her hands folded in her lap, she was anything but calm. Penny hoped that her testimony would be enough to help Chika. She would hate to see the child remain in the care of a clearly unloving, unforgiving, neglectful parent. Penny looked to her right and saw Chika sitting there looking more nervous than he ever had. Her heart broke a bit and then she touched his shoulder getting a look from him.

"It's going to be alright," she said to him. Chika gave her a small smile that tried to reassure her that he was OK.

Chika was scared shitless of what he was about to do. He had to testify against his father. This was going to be hard. And Satoshi wasn't there to lean on either. Not that Chika blamed his best friend for not coming. Satoshi had ,after all, just gotten over a major illness. He was unsure how to sign all this and was hoping that he didn't have to play twenty questions with the judge. Just then a lady came over and introduced Chika to another woman, named Kimi that would be his interpreter. Chika breathed a small sigh of relief that he would have someone there to help him out. He was still nervous though and wondered how this was all going to work. Surely if he was testifying they wouldn't bring his dad in the courtroom, would they? He was so nervous and felt his heart catch in his throat. Then it happened. Chika got the answer to his question. The courtroom door opened. In walked Yorihisa Haninozuka. Chika tensed and started to breathe a little harder. He was nervous at the sight of his dad and there were thoughts running through his head. 'Is dad gonna hurt me? What if he tries something while I am testifying? Will he still have custody when this is all over?'

"Sweetie, try to relax. He can't hurt you here," Penny said trying to comfort the child next to her. She was worried that Chika would have a full blown panic attack in the court room. Not that that wouldn't make the case, but it wasn't healthy for the child sitting next to her. She saw Chika slow his breathing and knew that everything was going to be alright. Then the hearing started. Chika knew this would most likely come down to his word. This scared him because he did not know if the judge would believe him or his father.

The judge started off by asking some questions to Yorihisa. They were mainly about financial situations and what Yorihisa was planning on if he gained custody of his son. Yorihisa explained how financially well off he was and that he planned to take care of Chika in the same good way that he always had. This made Chika clench his fists that his father was outright lying under oath. Then again his father could be delusional. All Chika knew was that he wanted to testify against his father and get the hell out of his clutches once and for all.

Penny was then called to speak about things that had happened at the hospital. She tried her best to say that Yorihisa had caused his son to have a panic attack, but in the end her argument didn't hold up. Neither she nor the doctor was in the room when Chika had started to have a panic attack and they couldn't be sure that it wasn't just a freak coincidence. It didn't deem Yorihisa an unfit parent. It was down to Chika now. He had to make it clear that his father was not a good person and not fit to care for someone else, even his own child.

"Yasuchika. Let us have the reasons of why your father should not be allowed to keep you in his custody," the judge said looking at the kid in front of him. Yasuchika was obviously nervous from the sweat trailing down his face. Chika started to sign away and Kimi interpreted it for him.

"He says that his father abandoned him," was the first thing out of her mouth. Yorihisa stood up in a rage.

"Abandoned you? I never abandoned you. Who gave you a bed and a house to live in? Me! And you say I abandoned you?" Yorihisa said.

The judge looked over at the young boy and saw that Yasuchika had recoiled slightly and was gripping his seat at the father's outburst.

"Mr. Haninozuka sit down. Let your son finish," the judge said.

Chika warily started to sign again his fingers stumbling together at moments. He looked down at his hands for a moment and realized how badly they were shaking. He had to make more accusations. To bring down his father. HE was not going to lie though. Not like his father. He quickly signed something his fingers getting tangled.

"Can you sign that again sweetie?" Kimi asked and Chika obliged the lady in front of him. She didn't like what he signed but knew she had to repeat it. "My father has neglected my health."

"In what way?" The judge asked.

"He has been strict and kept me on a strict diet since I was 12. Nothing more than bread and water for breakfast. If I had more than that or tried to sneak a snack between meals then I would be made to skip the next meal and instead exercise," Kimi finished for him. It made her sad to have to repeat some of the things that were said here. Yorihisa couldn't argue though, he had done that to his son.

"Did anything harmful ever occur to you because of that?" the judge asked seeing where this was going.

"Yes. Sometimes I would pass out or throw up after training too hard. I even even…repeat that please your hands are getting jumbled up," Kimi said quickly trying to reread what the kid had said. He held up his hand silently asking for a moment. They gave it to him and Chika tried to stop his body from shaking so badly. He felt some sweat drip down his face and wiped it away. He had looked at his father and now decided instead to look at the floor. He continued signing to Kimi.

"He says that sometimes he would pass out from dehydration during exercise and his father would force him to get back up and keep training."

Hunny's eyes widened at this. This had been going on for years and Chika never thought to come to him? Hunny felt bad for not noticing sooner. He little brother had been neglected for so many years. He was hoping beyond hope that that was enough to get his dad.

"Yasuchika? If you were to pick who would you rather live with, your brother or your father?" the judge asked. Chika didn't hesitate and pointed to his brother.

"What the hell Yasuchika? You want to pick your unworthy, sweets loving brother? Look at all that I have given you. A good life, a good education, a house to live in, and superior martial arts training and this is what you do to me. To your own father?" Yorihisa said knowing that he had already lost his son.

Chika was visibly shaking in his seat trying to calm his breathing and not cry. He was petrified of what might happen next. His father had never hit him, but for some reason that was the thing that was on the forefront of Chika's mind. He wanted to get out of there and run, but he knew that he had to stay put and see this through.

"That is enough Mr. Haninozuka. Sit down," the judge ordered and Yorihisa obeyed.

"Now, Mitsukuni Haninozuka since you are the one that wants custody over your brother I have to ask you, by what means are you planning to take care of your brother?" The judge asked wondering how an 18 year old had the means to support another person.

"I have a job currently as a night auditor at the Hyatt in the city. I am also looking to find a job teaching in a dojo. Yasuchika and I are currently living with my friend Haruhi Fujioka. I am, however, planning on moving both of us into an apartment in an appropriate part of town. I plan on using the money I earn to pay for our schooling and necessities," Hunny said, "I will also provide a safe environment in which my brother can continue to recover and build up his strength."

The judge nodded. "All we need now are two witnesses to tell us that Mitsukuni I fit to have custody of Yasuchika." Just then Akira and Kyouya were let into the court room. They were the character witnesses for Hunny and he had complete faith in them. It also looked bad that Yorihisa's brother-in-law was testifying against him.

"Akira Morinozuka please give your statement about Mitsukuni," the judge said motioning to Akira.

Akira came forward to give his statement. He told the judge how responsible his nephew was. He also told the judge how capable his nephew was of taking care of Yasuchika and how Mitsukuni was always there for the people he loved. Mitsukuni would do everything in his power to make sure that the ones he loved would not get hurt. Akira finished his statement and stepped back.

Then Kyouya was asked to step forward and say his statement. He came forward and told the judge that Mitsukuni was a responsible young man that paid close attention to everything he did. He was very diligent in all the work that he did and was a hard worker. There would be no problem with him taking care of his little brother. Kyouya stated the Mitsukuni was a loving person that cared deeply for those around him and would do whatever he could to be there for them in a time of need.

The judge looked at both of them and then he looked at everyone in the room. "I believe I have reached a decision. Yorihisa I deem you an unfit parent. Yasuchika Haninozuka shall be placed in the full custody of Mitsukuni Haninozuka. Case closed."

Chika visibly relaxed. He was glad that it was all over. He looked over at his brother and saw that Mitsukuni seemed relaxed too. They were safe. Their father couldn't harm them anymore. The brothers exchanged a look that said they would celebrate later. They exchanged a smile though thankful that all of this was finally over. Penny looked on the boys and smiled to she was happy that Chika was not going to have to deal with his ass of a father anymore. He had a guardian now that loved and cared about him. She was happy for the both of them. All of them except Yorihisa left court that day feeling a little bit lighthearted.

The brothers drove back to Haruhi's apartment and got out going up the stairs as fast as they could. The burst through the door finding an anxious Haruhi and Ranka eating some lunch. Haruhi looked up at them and smiled. She could tell that something good had happened in court, but her father was the one to ask the question that was on their mind.

"How did it go today boys? By the looks on your faces something good seems to have happened," Ranka said smiling along with them.

"I officially have custody over Chika now," Hunny said beaming. Haruhi smiled. She was glad that the younger Haninozuka was finally out of the custody of someone who was not worthy of being even called someone's father. She was glad to have them back, but she knew about tomorrow and wondered if the younger of the two knew also. She decided that a private word with Hunny was in order. She asked if she could speak to him outside for a moment and he followed the female host.

"Hunny. Does Chika know what is going to happen tomorrow? Does he know how you actually plan to support him?" she asked. Hunny shook his head. He hadn't told his brother how he was going to actually support him.

"Do you think I should tell him Haruhi? I don't know how he will react. We just got all this really good news," Hunny said looking down at his feet.

"I think that you should. If he doesn't agree with it then you should choose another course of action," Haruhi said looking at her friend. It wouldn't do Chika any good to find out this later. Hunny nodded and went inside to tell his brother what was going to be happening.

"Chika. I need to talk to you about something," Hunny said and saw his little brother look his way with confusion in his eyes, "Chika I am not going to search for another job to support you. In fact if things go as planned tomorrow, I will be quitting the current job I have. I am going to banish our father Chika. To make sure that once and for all he stays away from you. I don't want him anywhere near the city of Tokyo again."

Chika sat there and soaked in the information for a moment and then signed something to his brother, 'Go get that bastard.'

Hunny smiled. That was the reaction that he had been hoping for. He was more than ready to take on his father.

(the next day)

Hunny was picked up at Haruhi's by Takashi and Akira. They were going to pay the Haninozuka Estate a little visit with the surprise of banishment for its owner. When they pulled up Hunny was the first one out of the car and he was running to the dojo where he knew his father would be. Hot on his heels were his uncle and his cousin. As Hunny approached the dojo though he slowed down as he saw his father sitting there in quiet meditation.

"Hello father," Hunny sneered and the head of his father turned to see the three men watching him.

"Haven't you taken enough, Mitsukuni?" a worn looking Yorihisa said.

"I came here to cut you a deal father. You leave here, banished and without money. You make me the patriarch of the Haninozuka family and you never return. That is the deal."

"No I won't do that. First you take my youngest son and now you want to take everything that I have? I will fight for my honor and the right as the patriarch of this family even if it kills me," Yorihisa said the flames returning to his eyes.

"If that is the way that you want it then that is the way that it shall be father," Hunny said darkly. He was prepared for this and wasn't scared at all about going up against his father. Yorihisa lunged for Hunny and missed as his eldest son side stepped the attack. He tried to punch him, but again missed just by his older son stepping out of the way. He then noticed that Mitsukuni's arms were folded. He wasn't even making an attempt to strike. Yorihisa decided to try to get the kid's attention. He took a staff from nearby and picked it up. Yorihisa went and made to strike his son with the staff, but found it being blocked by said son.

"You will have to fight harder than that father if you wish to retain your honor," Hunny said not in the mood for petty fighting. That is when his father brought on the difficult things, well at least for him they were difficult. Yorihisa had tried a low kick only to find his leg being grabbed and then within a few moments he was on his knees and Mitsukuni had his head in his hands.

"You Yorihisa Haninozuka leave here stripped of your title as patriarch, riches, everything you own, and your honor, or I will not hesitate to snap your neck right here right now," Hunny said darkly holding his father's head firm.

"I will," Yorihisa stumbled.

"You will what?" Hunny asked wanting a conformation of what his father meant.

"I will leave and never come back. I now declare you Mitsukuni Haninozuka the patriarch of the Haninozuka family. You are going to have all my riches and honors and whatever else can be imagined that I might possess," Yorihisa said in fear not wanting to lose his life right there.

"As the new patriarch of this family I banish you to the island of Kozu stripped of your honor, your title, your money, all your possessions, this estate, and your family. Are we clear on that?" Hunny said looking down at this pathetic thing he used to call his father.

"Yes we are clear. I should be leaving now," he said and got up to leave for the island when he was stopped by two very dark haired individuals. The Morinozuka men.

"I will be accompanying you, brother-in-law," Akira said looking at the person who he had once though a friend. He wanted to make sure that this filth never got a chance to get away. As Akira and Yorihisa walked off the two cousin looked at each other and gave a small smile. Finally the whole thing was over and their lives were rid of this evil once and for all. They decided that going back to the apartment would be the best option for them and headed in that direction.

(at haruhi's)

Satoshi and Chika had been left with Haruhi for the day while their brothers went off to fight the Haninozuka patriarch for his money and basically everything they owned. All were quietly sitting working on something or other. Satoshi was reading a book and Haruhi and Chika were catching up or getting ahead on some of their assignments. All of them visibly jumped a bit when the vibrating of Chika's cell phone broke them all out of their trance. Chika looked down and saw that he had a text from his brother.

It read: Chika dad jut left with Akira. We have successfully banished him. He will not harm you again in his life.

Chika showed the phone to Haruhi. She gasped at what she saw and then said the good news aloud so that Satoshi could hear too.

"Your brother did it Chika, he defeated your dad. And now you never have to worry about him again. You are free Chika," she said and then did something she rarely ever did. She moved over and hugged Chika right there. He stiffened a little bit, but then he felt the sudden rush of hotness and a bit of a rush and he relaxed into Haruhi. That's when it hit him. He wasn't sick. Not even close. He had just realized that he had a crush on Haruhi Fujioka. He liked her and he realized that this whole time he had been 'ill' it was just a thing of liking someone. Chika was shocked that he could ever feel like this and happy that he did. He looked up at Haruhi and smiled. He then signed 'be right back' to her ad proceeded to run out of the room and down the hall to the room he was using. He fished the bottle of pills that he had been given for nausea and looked at them. He then realized what he missed. He had been so busy worrying about his illness that he didn't even read the bottle. On the side in tiny print was written falsus sum (Latin for to be false) and realized that he had been taking a placebo. He went into the kitchen and casually threw them away. After doing that he went back out into the living room to sit with his friend and crush.

(hunny and Mori)

Hunny sent a text to his brother saying that they had defeated his father. When he didn't get a reply he figured the others were celebrating. Hunny looked over at his cousin assessing him. Takashi seemed happy. Showing the rare pure emotion that he did. They rode back to the apartment together in silence. Both were excited to see the reaction, but first it was time for something else, cake. That was right they needed celebratory cake to mark this wonderful weekend of events. SO the young men stopped at the local bakery and got a cake for all of them and a slice for Hunny to eat on the way home.

'I am very glad that this is all over,' Hunny thought as he ate his strawberry cake. He was excited to get home. When they pulled up both young men bolted out of the car one after the other. Both wanted to make sure that nothing bad had happened to their little brother. When they entered Mori went straight to the living room and sat with the others. Hunny had to throw away his napkin from the cake and went to the kitchen to do so. When he went to throw away hi napkin he saw something laying in the trash can and upon closer inspection he realized that it was Chika's 'medication'. He smiled to himself as he threw his napkin away. As he walked to the living room he though, 'I guess Chika has figured out his feeling for Haruhi. The question is has she figured out her feelings?'

A/N: SO there is LOAB. Thank you to mcangel1976 who has helped so much with this wonderful story and thanks to all of you who have reviewed my story and supported me along the way. I have to say I am pleased with the outcome of this story. It took a different (and happier) turn than I expected. See you all in LOAB II!