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School Days

Introduction/Summary

Kiryu lay on the floor, sobbing, as the bullies ran away, still laughing loudly. He brought his knees to his chest, hugging himself as his tears traveled down his pale skin and onto the dirt.

"Are you alright?" A small voice asked softly, its tone gentle and consoling.

Kiryu looked up, surprised to see a boy his age. Behind him stood a blonde boy, along with a red haired boy. They all looked friendly and had welcoming and kind faces, something Kiryu hadn't seen in his whole life.

"I-I guess so," The boy answered, wiping tears from his amythest eyes. The boys looked at each other before nodding in agreement.

"I'm Yusei Fudo." The boy in front of him announced kindly, sitting down to the left of the boy and studying his tearful face silently.

"I'm Jack Atlas." The blonde boy said with a smile, an accent lingering in his words. Kiryu was beginning to smile already.

"Crow Hogan!" The last boy said cheerily, extending a hand in Kiryu's direction. The young boy looked confused.

"What do you want me to do with your hand?"

Crow laughed, though it wasn't teasing or hurtful like the bullies's laughs had been. It sounded full of life and kind. "Shake it, silly!"

Kiryu blushed in embarrasment and accepted the hand, shaking it firmly. Crow smiled, pleased, before sitting down in between Yusei and Jack.

"I'm sorry that those bullies were being mean to you," Yusei said sympathetically. He smiled at the thankful look in Kiryu's eyes. "My father is a scientist, and he has some co-workers who are mean to him. They're called rivals."

"A scientist is a really smart person," Crow added, beaming proudly. Yusei rolled his blue eyes and ignored the red head.

"He says that they hate him because they're jealous." Yusei said quietly, though he didn't sound upset. In fact, he sounded proud. "But my father doesn't listen to their mean words. He says he ignores them because they're just 'spouting lies'."

"Don't listen to them." Jack nodded his head in the direction of the bullies, who were eying them menacingly, not liking what they were overhearing. "They're probably just jealous of you."

"There's nothing for them to be jealous about." Kiryu whispered quietly. The boys looked at him with sympathy, about to console him, but the bullies made their way over before he could speak.

"Leave him alone." Yusei threatened, speaking the words he knew Crow and Jack were seconds away from saying. His cobalt eyes narrowed dangerously. "I'm Yusei Fudo."

"He's Fudo's son?!" One of the older boys squealed frantically, much like a pig as it was being chased by its owner before it was led to be slaughtered.

"We can't mess with him!" One of the bullies added, already making his escape. The only one left was the biggest of the group, appropriately nicknamed 'Brick'.

"So?" Brick called after his friends, who ignored his beckoning cries and continued running. The brawn boy scoffed and turned back towards the younger boys. "You win this time, Fudo, but the moment I catch you alone..."

He stalked off, sending the three of them one last glare before disappearing behind a building. Yusei smirked and laughed, Crow and Jack joining in within seconds.

"T-Thank you!" said Kiryu gratefully, his violet eyes sparkling with admiration towards Yusei's strong and bold attitude.

"No problem." The boy replied with a slight smile. "You seem like a good person, so I stuck up for you."

"I don't think I'm a good person..." Kiryu muttered under his breath with shame, his eyes meeting with the grass.

"Well we do!" Crow cheered, bouncing up from his sitting position. Kiryu smiled broadly, pleased by this turn of events.

Maybe he'd get some friends after all.

This is only the extended summary of the story, not an actual chapter. Think of it as an introduction. The next chapter they'll be in high school, which means Jack is younger than he usual is (in the 5D's game and anime, he's in his twenties).

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Q&A:

Why is Yusei so OOC/Out of Character?

He's around the age of 7. Though he retains his mature personality, he still has the mind of a young child and is, therefore, sympathetic towards someone who's just been hurt. In the next chapter, when he's older, he'll act 'normal'. If you dislike this, you're welcome to find another fan fiction. :)

Is Kiryu the main character?

Yusei, Kiryu, Jack, and Crow all the main characters.

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