-1This takes place after season 2 and it ignores the events in season 3, why? Because I never saw it, LOL! Anyway, I don't own Monster Rancher, wish I did because then I'd release the uncut version, and make more episodes! But anyway I do own the original characters!

The Link Between Worlds.

April 7th

Genki's Point of view

"Our hearts always as one."

I woke up as the last words Mocchi said to me resound in my ears. I sighed, staring up at the ceiling of my room; it had been six years since I returned to my home world, but since then there was an emptiness in my heart. I miss my friends, Holly, Mocchi, Golem, Hare, Tiger, and Suezo. I use to be quite depressed, it was actually quite awhile before I was able to open my heart again. I was always scared that if I made friends again, I'd just loose them.

I was the one whom fused my monster friends together---in retrospect, I guess I sort of killed them. Once they became the phoenix their bodies and consciousness disappeared forever--and then the phoenix that they became was destroyed by Moo, when Moo decided to destroy both the phoenix and himself. immediately after I tossed back into my world.

I saw my friends, telling me that it would be alright, but…that could of just been my imagination, desperate to see them again. Still, even if it was just a daydream, it gave me the courage to continue on with my life; but…I always carried this sense of loneliness since I left the monster world.

Still, I have good friends in my world, and though they'll never be able to replace the friends I've lost, their still special to me.

I got out of bed, stretching as I let loose a loud yawn. It was the first day of the school year; I'm a high school student now and my days are full of studying. My mother insists that I do good on my exams and get into a good collage. I do like the idea of going onto collage---I would like to get into computer sciences, but studying is really such a bore. I couldn't bare it when I was younger, but these days I sort of settled down. I don't know if it's because I've been depressed, or if it's just because I've gotten older, but I find that I'm more serious now, and I don't have the same amount of energy as I use to. That's not to say I've gotten lazy, no, I'm still counted as energetic by my peers, but compared to when I was a kid, I've gotten pretty slow.

I pull on my school uniform; a pair of navy blue pants, white dress shirt and blue blazer. The blazer had out school crest on it, a lotus flower within a star. I don't really understand what it's suppose to symbolise but, I do like the pattern.

I throw my books into my school bag---I lost the one I used in the monster world, but even If I hadn't I would probably still be using this new one; it was a sleek brief case design that was able to hold the larger quantity of homework high school students got.

I left my room, and entered the kitchen where my mother already had breakfast sat on the table. My father had already left for work, as usual, and my mother was doing the dishes. He back was turned to me, but I could sense that she felt sad.

When I returned to my world, only a few hours had passed---I don't know if it was because time flowed differently between our worlds or if I was brought back to a time when no one would notice if I was gone--in any case, my mom never knew about the monster world. I never told anyone---those memories were mine and mine alone.

"Hey, mom, thanks for breakfast." I sat down, it was blue fish and rice with miso soup; I would miss her cooking. After today I would be living at the dorm near my high school. My school was five hours away, and it would be a pain to commute every morning.

I went to a different high school last year; but I didn't fit in well, and my friends had gone to Akamura academy, and I didn't want to stay at a different school---besides, Akamura academy had the most advance computers and technology. I always wanted to go there since I was young, I bet I could learn a lot about computer programming there.

I could understand why my mother was reluctant to let me go though. My father was always working--the normal life of a salary man, but mom got lonely sometimes. I got the feeling that my parents weren't very close---I actually had that feeling for years. Their marriage had been arranged and they never spent much time together. It did make me sad to think that they did not love each other, but they were both good parents towards me. I just wish dad would be around more often.

"So…today is the day huh?" My mother turned from the dishes to smile at me, but she still looked sad. "Your really growing up. Promise me you'll take care of yourself, and that you wont be reckless."

"I promise!" I finish up breakfast and get up from the table. "Well, I guess I better be going now."

"Genki…" My mom approached me drying her hands. "Promise you'll phone me and make sure to visit on holidays."

"I promise!" I laugh, feeling a little embarrassed. "It's not like I'm going away forever!"

"I know but I…" My mother wiped at her eyes; seeing her upset made me feel sad, but before I could say anything to console her she hugged me.

"Study hard, ok? Make me proud…"

"I will mom. I better go now, or I wont catch the train."

"Take care…"

"You too! I'll Beal right, so don't you worry!" I kissed her on the cheek and I rushed out of my apartment. Checking my watch, I knew it would be hopeless to catch the first train, but I would still make it to school on time if I caught the next one.

It was a new school year at a new school, I'd be sure to make it full of good memories.

Point of view Yoshiko

I whimpered as I carry a tower of files in my arms. One of the teachers asked me to bring these to principal Hirokuni's office, but they really gave me way too much to carry. I wonder if the teacher even considered my physical strength when she decided to pawn these off on me. What was her deal anyway? I was a student, I shouldn't have to do errands like this---doing things like this was her job. I would of liked to shove these papers back in her face, but…, to be honest even though I may think like this, I'd never be bold enough to actually say these thoughts out loud. All I can ever do is just nod my head "yes" and do as I was told.

I didn't like that about myself, but every time I attempted to act differently I always ended up making a fool of myself, I guess I just didn't have what it took to be assertive.

I saw myself nearing a door, which I knew would be impossible to open while carrying all these files.

"Hey, umm, could you please hold the door?" I wheezed, calling out to a pair of boys whom were going through the door. Their glanced back at me, laughed and let the door close, running down the hall. I sighed---it was the reaction I was use to. Boys my age---there were all just so rude! I bet if I were a skinny girl with big breasts and nice hair they would of gladly held it open, but as it was---I wasn't a pretty girl. It use to bother me, but then I made a good friend, whom seems to really like me for whom I am, and he tells me I look fine, so thanks to that I feel better about myself.

Still---I wish those jerks would of held the door! We're in high school, not grade school! Wont they ever grow up?! I reach the door, and attempt to open it with my foot---a mistake. I yelp as I loose my balance and falls, the mountain of files falling in disarray around me.

"Ooh, no…." I whined, feeling tears sting my eyes. What a mess and so early in the morning…damn that lousy teacher! Why couldn't she do her own job instead of sticking it on me?! I hope she gets fired…

I quickly try to gather up the files, hoping that I got them together before the bell rang; but it was really a big mess. I looked at my schoolmates as they passed by, trying to look pathetic enough for them to help, but no one even glances my way.

Their all such jerks…

"Stupid, stupid people…" I muttered resentfully when someone knelt down in front of me. I blushed, wondering if they overheard me and looked up to met eyes with an adult. He was a man in his late twenties or earlier thirties. He was pretty good looking, sleek black hair, angular face, tall with broad shoulders and slim waist. He was dressed in a suit and tie, I wonder if he was a teacher.

"What a mess!" He laughed and started helping me gather the papers. "You ok?"

"Um, I-I'm fine…thanks…" I finished picking up the rest, and waited for him to hand me the files he picked up, but he didn't. "Ah…I-I need to take those to the office…"

"I see; why is a student doing this?"

"Because the teacher is a lazy cow--" I flushed. "I-I mean, because a teacher asked me to!"

"I see, well, this is too much for one person, let me help."

"Thank you Mr…."

"Shino. I'm the new history teacher."

"Oh, pleased to meet you, I'm Kawamura Yoshiko. I'm a 2nd year student."

"Are you going to be living in the dorms?"

"Yes."

"Then I wish you the best of luck on your first year here. May you have many good memories of high school."

He handed me back the files as we reached the principal's office. I watched him leave---he seemed nice, I wonder how good a teacher he was.

I enter the principal's office and sit the stack of files down on a small table near the door without waiting to be told to do so; my arms were killing me.

The room was fairly big, and was lavishly decorated---it looked more like a private study you'd find in a mansion, rather then a principal's office. Hmm, how like a grown up, using the money to decorate their office instead of on learning supplies for the students.

" Mr Hirokuni-Sama, I was asked to bring these to you." I looked around the room, finding him sitting at desk, a laptop in front of him. The screen reflected off his glasses, making them glow---and the room was fairly dark. He was a old man, in his sixties and was stout and balding--what I expected a man pompous enough to make his students and facility refer to him as "sama" to look like.

"Good, good---you may leave now." His spoke in a throaty voice, that sent a shiver down my spine. I left the room, unable to suppress a shudder. There was something about that man that was really creepy.

Point of view Genki

I breathed in a sigh of relief as I arrived at school in time. The bell hadn't rung yet and there was splashes of students here and there. I pass by the lockers that were near the entrance, there were rows and rows of them--I wonder which one would be mine.

Near the lockers was a student store the sold different kinds of pastries and some school supplies. I felt tired, since I had to get up so early this morning in order to catch the train; I guess I should of taken my father's advice and of left yesterday, but mom was really insistent that I stayed to have a 'family dinner' since we wouldn't be able to for awhile. Oh well, I'm Mr. Energy, so I should have enough to get me through the day---but after that long train ride, I sure was hungry.

I went to the store, glad there was no line and I bought a piece of melon bread, just as I was about to eat it, I felt my shoulder being tapped. I turned around a bit startled but smiled when I saw whom it was.

"Hey, Yoshi-chan!"

"Hey, I'm glad I found you! I wanted to wait for you at the gate but this really lazy teacher made me do an errand for her! I'm so glad you could transfer to Akamura academy this year!"

"My mom really didn't want to let me, but I convinced her."

"That's great! My year is bound to be better now that I have you to hang out with again."

"Still being bullied?"

"Yeah…it's really lame, but I'm fine! Even better now that your back!"

He smiled, he was glad to see her again. Yoshiko Kawamura; he met her two years after his return. She was a girl whom was bullied all the time in junior high school. He never could stand to see someone being mistreated, so he stood up for her, and since then they had been friends.

He wasn't sure if he should refer to her as shy, because even though she was meek around her aggressors when she knew a person well, she was rather outgoing.

He wished she'd learn to stand up for herself, but it looked like it would be a long time before she gathered the courage to stand on her own two feet.

He didn't know why so many people didn't like her; she was a pretty cool girl; the only reason he could think of for their cruel behaviour was that Yoshiko was, well to put it nicely, she was sort of on the plump side. Still, he really didn't think that she deserved such abuse just because she was over weight.

She had the usual Japanese features, and her black hair was cut in a short bob cut, which framed her round face. Her eyes were large and dark, and her skin as ruddy and healthy looking as always. She wore the female version of the uniform, which was basically the same as the male; except it had a skirt instead of pants, and attached to the collar of the shirt was a large red bow. In honesty, the uniform didn't do much to hide her weight problem, but he honesty found her sort of cute, even if she did weight 220 pounds.

"So, what class are you in?" Yoshiko asked him as he stuffed the rest of his melon bread into his mouth.

"I don't know." He responded, swallowing the bread.

"You should go check; it's listed on the bulletin board over there." She gestured towards it with her head. They walked over to it, and looked. Before he could find his name, Yoshiko released a cheer, pumping her fist into the air.

"Alright, we're in the same class! 2nd Grade B group!"

"Cool! Who's our home room teacher?"

"It says here…oh? Mr Shino…."

"You know him?"

"I met him this morning, he seems like a nice guy. You should go to the staff room, he probably has your dorm and locker assignment ready."

"Yeah, I'll go see him now."

"I'll come with you. Hey, I met the principal he was totally freaky…."

"How so?"

"I don't know, but if this was a game or something, he'd be the villain, I'm sure!"

"…A villain, huh?"

Point of view Mr Hirokuni

I looked through the files the student had brought to me; they looked like excellent specimens to use in the experiment. I pick up my cell phone as it rang, I didn't need to look at the caller display, there would only one person whom would call this number.

"Is the experiment ready to proceed?" A young but gravely voice was on the other end of the line. I nodded in confirmation, though I knew he couldn't see me.

"Yes, the experiment can begin whenever you'd like."

"How are the specimens?"

"I've gotten some rather unique ones---more over, the boy with the clear eyes is now a student at this academy."

"You mean---the boy whom helped defeat Moo?" The voice on the other end of the phone sounded surprised; it pleased him to hear him sound like that.

"Yes, Genki Sakura, a great catch I must say. I wonder how good he'll be as a baddie."

"Well, we'll just see how the experiment proceeds. We will continue the experiments before we go ahead with our plan; after all, we want to make sure everything to prepared just right for these students--for they will become our new army of baddies."

"Yes." I nodded my head variously, getting excited. "And both the monster world and the human world will belong to us."

End Chapter 1.

Don't worry! Holly and the monsters will be showing up in this story in a few chapters! And don't worry Holly/Genki fans, there will be some Genki/Holly but also some Genki/OC. In any case I hope all your MR fans will enjoy this story!