Author's Note: Ah, well, hi. This is Naii. I just would like to say that this is particularly new to me. I'm not really all that comfortable with writing my own characters in stories (unless, you know, it's an original story) so I don't know how anyone will take this. Honestly, it just wrote itself down. Fair warning, I've only seen the anime so I'll apologize to any of the game buffs there. Basically, this story is based on the anime ending where they all suddenly appear before Yui. So this is somewhat an extended version of that. Also another warning, I don't update as much so please don't hate me if I take my time writing the next installment (if any of you will be interested that is). Reviews will be much appreciated and might motivate me but I hold no promises. Hehe... Oh! And before I forget, you guys can suggest who she ends up with if you want. I actually still haven't thought the whole thing through so anything can happen.

Warnings: Maybe OOC characters. I've only ever seen the anime once and haven't played the game so it might not be up to par.

Chapter One

Enter Heroine

"Did you hear about the new transfer students?"

Sakurai Hitomi- female, age 17, black hair, blue eyes, highschool senior- blinked once, twice, and swallowed the masticated piece of meat in her mouth before blinking owlishly at her friend with interest. They sat on the high tables available in a local café they both frequented in the mornings for a light breakfast and some coffee. She took a sip from her caramel macchiato before asking her friend to elaborate on the subject.

"New transfer students?"

Her friend, Takashi Nagisa, nodded her head enthusiastically. Her short, bleached blond hair bouncing along with every move. "Mhmm!" she hummed, "I hear they're super hot! And all foreigners! Kyoko-chan saw them yesterday while she was doing library work!"

Swinging her legs thoughtlessly from beneath the table, Hitomi let her mind wander. "Transfer students huh?" she mumbled to herself as she tried to imagine how they looked like. Since they all hail from abroad, maybe they have large noses and big eyes? Probably tanned since they liked to bathe in the sun. They probably even have all those huge, beefy arms. Hitomi made a face at the thought.

"I wonder if any of them will be in our class. Apparently they're all well acquainted with Kusanagi-san so two or three might join us." Nagisa continued. Hitomi turned to her friend with her mouth agape, "Ah? Two or three?" she asked, "Just how many new students are there?"

The blond paused thoughtfully, a finger to her chin as she tried to mentally recount the individuals Kyoko had gushed at her the previous night, "Ah, there were seven of them I think?" she replied.

"And they all came from the same school?"

"Apparently."

Hitomi sighed. She wondered what made seven students from the same school decide to transfer in a school like theirs? It wasn't like she didn't think much of her high school but honestly it was just like any other high school there is.

"Well, I suppose if they're going to be in our class we'll find out soon enough." Hitomi muttered as she stood up and stretched; a grimace on her face as she felt the bones in her spine cracking pleasurably.

She grabbed her bag and walked out the café with Nagisa following behind her. Their conversation soon stirred away from the new students and to more personal matters and Hitomi found herself forgetting about the new students altogether.

That was until she found two of them standing in her front of the class an hour or so later.

"Fairy!" someone shouted from the door as they slammed it open. Hitomi jumped in her seat with surprise and turned to the male who was entering the class with a carefree grin on his face. Another male followed close behind him with eyes closed and arms crossed behind his head.

"Apollon-san! Loki-san!" Kusanagi Yui, their current class representative exclaimed. Hitomi glanced at her quickly, noting the soft, gentle smile she directed at the two. It seemed that Nagisa was right about that then. Both aforementioned Apollon-san and Loki-san turned to Kusanagi with a matching expression before making their way towards her. They all seemed rather close. Hitomi cocked her head to the side. Maybe they all met during the break?

Their teacher coughed lightly in her hand as she guided both Apollon and Loki back to the front of the class to introduce them and Hitomi took it as her chance to really look at the two.

"I'm sure you've all heard about the new students," Kuramochi-sensei's voice carried out across the room, "two of them will be joining our class from now on so please take care of them." She gestured to the blond who hasn't stopped smiling and seemed as though he was bouncing on his heels.

"This is Apollon A-agan Bela- Bel- " the blond stopped his movement to hold unto sensei's forearm and shot her a dazzling smile, "It's quite alright," he said, his voice light and airy, "A lot of people have a hard time pronouncing it." he told her.

With a nod from sensei, the blond stepped forward and gave the class a bow. Hitomi could already hear some of the girls in their class muttering amongst themselves, "I'm Apollon Agana Belea. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Hitomi studied him from her seat. His hair was a striking gold if she really had to describe it. It was an unruly mess on top of his head but it suited him well. He had beautiful green eyes that Hitomi had a hard time looking away from. He stood tall, towering over most of the people in the room but that was a given considering his foreign heritage. His skin was lighter than what she was expecting but she could tell that he did spend a lot of his time in the sun. His physique was also rather impressive. Even with the uniform, Hitomi could see that he had a well developed body that made her think that perhaps he did sports. Foreigners liked sports didn't they? Maybe soccer?

Hitomi's attention was drawn away to the other new student as he stepped forward as well, not even waiting for sensei to try and introduce him herself. "Loki Laevatein," he said. "Please take care of me." He winked at his audience and this time, Hitomi really did hear the girls swoon in their seats.

Like Apollon, Hitomi studied Loki carefully. He had wild red hair that flared around his face. He was an inch or so taller than Apollon and was a tad slimmer as well. His long limbs were well accentuated with the uniform. He was also a bit tanned and Hitomi patted herself on the back for at least guessing about it right; it didn't really matter she was expecting them darker than they were, tanned is tanned after all. He had curious marks on the side of his right eye (beauty marks? It's a wonder they're aligned though) and a beauty mark right below his chin.

They were both smiling at Kusanagi again. Hitomi once again glanced at her and saw that her expression didn't change throughout the whole time they were introducing themselves. Hitomi wondered if they had that kind of relationship with them. She didn't really think that Kusanagi was the type to be in a polyamorous relationship but Hitomi didn't really know her that well.

Either way, if that was the case, it really wasn't her business. So she turned back to the window and watched the clouds drift by, quickly losing interest in the new students but not before wondering what the other five were like.

"Sakurai-san."

She noticed the weather had been particularly beautiful the past couple of days. It seemed it was going to rain forever. It was hard to go out and have some fun in that weather.

"Sakurai-san."

A lazy smile appeared on her face when she noticed one of the clouds looked like a rabbit. It was so cute.

"Sakurai-san!"

Hitomi jumped in her seat for the second time that morning as Kuramochi-sensei called out to her harshly.

"Yes, mam!" she exclaimed in response, standing up from her seat rigidly. Almost everyone laughed as he chair toppled to the floor. Kuramochi-sensei sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose in exasperation. Beside her, the new students laughed along with everyone. Apollon politely tried to cover his amusement but Loki just laughed outright. Hitomi could feel herself flush.

"I was just asking you to raise your hand so Apollon-san can know where to seat."

Hitomi blinked. Once, twice, before giving her teacher an awkward grin. "Ah, right. Sorry." She glanced at Apollon before raising her hand, "Hey."

Kuramochi-sensei once more before turning back to Apollon and Loki, "You two can take your seats now." she then glanced at Hitomi with a frown, "While you can sit back down."

Hitomi took her seat and buried her face in her hands, trying to make the blush disappear from her face through sheer will power. Ah, that was so embarrassing. To make a fool of herself and to be laughed at by the new students of all things. She could just feel Nagisa's pitying stare from across the room.

"I'm sorry." She heard someone whisper behind her. She turned around to find Apollon staring at her with a concerned look on his face, "I didn't mean to laugh at you. I'm sure Loki didn't either."

Hitomi shook her head, her hair flying everywhere, "Ahahaha no, it's alright." She whispered back, "It was my fault anyway, I wasn't listening."

Apollon grinned, "I guess we can call it even then?" he asked. Hitomi smiled, "Definitely."

They both laughed quietly under their breaths, before Apollon once again started the conversation, "What's your name?"

"Ah, it's Sakurai Hitomi." She replied, "It's not quite as pretty as your name though. Ah- Belea-san?" she said hesitantly.

Apollon chuckled, "You can call me Apollon. And I disagree. I like your name. All foreign names sound beautiful."

Hitomi could feel the start of a blush climbing up her neck as she laughed, "Thanks, I guess."

She was sure Apollon was going to say something more but a meter stick found its way swinging inches from their face and hitting the blond's table with a resounding smack. Both Apollon and Hitomi sat frozen as they stared each other before their eyes slowly traveled up the meter stick to meet the Kuramochi-sensei's irritated scowl.

"I'm glad you're making friends here rather quickly, Apollon-san," she started, "But I'd prefer if you do it on your own time and not during my class. Is that understood?" Apollon gulped before nodding his head, "Understood."

Hitomi could feel the hairs at the back of her neck stand on edge when the sensei's eyes found her, "As for you, Sakurai-san, this is the second time today that you have your mind elsewhere. You cross me one more time and I will send you to the principal's office. Is that clear?"

"Yes, mam." Hitomi's shaking voice answered.

Satisfied, Kuramochi-sensei made her way back to the front of the class and continued her lesson. Hitomi sent Apollon a shaky, apologetic grin before finally paying attention to whatever it was on the board.

Hitomi leaned back on her chair as she looked over at Apollon who was slumped in his seat. As soon as it was free period, he headed right for Kusanagi only for her to be swept away by sensei for some important business or something. Oh the joys of being the class rep.

Beside him, Loki sat on a chair he claimed from someone (who had happily given it to him anyway what with that blush on her cheeks) and had his feet resting on Apollon's table. They hadn't spoken yet, only sitting in quiet silence as they waited for Apollon to turn back on.

Hitomi looked towards the other side of the classroom only to find Nagisa staring at her with an expression that said Talk to them! Normally, she would have made a beeline towards Hitomi or vice versa. But for some reason Nagisa was adamant that she spend her free time trying to talk to their new classmates. She sighed and admitted defeat.

"So," she starts, "Laevatein-san?" the name sounded weird to her and felt unnatural on her lips.

He waved off her utter massacre of his name, "Just Loki is fine," he says with a smile and Hitomi nods, "Loki-san then." She corrects, "Well, uh, I was wondering, what school did you guys come from? I heard all of new students came from the same one?"

Loki smiled mischievously, as he was in on a joke that she didn't know, "Ah yeah. It's a pretty small place though so I don't think anyone would have heard of it."

"Oh?"

"It's called Ludere Deorum," Loki says with a twinkle in his eyes, "It's latin for mischief of the gods."

Hitomi raised a brow, a hint of amusement on her lips, "The school is called Mischief of the Gods?" she repeats, "Really?"

Loki shrugs. "It is what it is. No one really understood how the guy who ran the place worked so." Another shrug. "Even this guy," he shoves at Apollon's face with his foot but the blond didn't seem to mind, still lot in his own misery, "who's the son of that weird bastard doesn't know how his own father works."

She blinks once, twice, before tilting her head in confusion, "Wait- wait." Loki gives her another one of those inside-joke smiles he has but Hitomi pays it no mind. "If he's the son of the guy who owns your previous school, then why transfer?"

"Oh you know. See the sights. Invest in the culture. Spend time with some friends."

"Uh-huh. Friends." Hitomi's eyes lingered on Kusanagi's empty seat before raising a brow at Loki. "By any chance, are you-?"

Before she could even finish her question, Loki had his finger on Hitomi's lips to silence her. Hitomi was sure she could hear Nagisa's muffled squeal from where she sat.

"I know what you're going to say," the red head started, "And I'll tell you right now that no. I'm not in a relationship with koneko-chan. And neither is he." He gave a pointed look at Apollon before releasing Hitomi's mouth slowly then leaning back on his chair, once again resting his feet on the desk.

"Koneko-chan? Sure doesn't seem like it." Hitomi said with a sly smirk and Loki gave her one of his own in return.

"Alright, I'll be honest with you. Don't go spreading it around, she's special to me, but as a friend." He glanced at Apollon once more, "It might be different for him though."

"Ah. Alright. So you're all good friends with Kusanagi-san so you decided to follow her in school. Makes sense."

"I sense sarcasm from you. I like it."

"Why thank you, kind sir."

There was a lull in their conversation as they once again just sat there, watching Apollon drool, before Hitomi tried again, "So, you're childhood friends or something?"

Loki laughed loud and boisterous; loud enough to shake Apollon from his stupor to stare at him worriedly.

"Loki-loki?" he asked, his voice quiet and confused at the turn of events. Loki ignored him and gave Hitomi a toothy grin, "What's with the 20 questions regarding Kusanagi?" he asked, "You jealous of her or something?"

Hitomi blushed and her fists clenched the fabric of her skirt tightly. "Am not!" she exclaimed. "She's just the only thing I kind of know about you guys so I'm curious. I don't think that's a crime!" She crossed her arms across her chest and pouted, looking away at the window. Apollon continued to look between the two, completely at a lost to what was happening.

The red head chuckled once before leaning forward to tilt Hitomi's chin in his direction, "So defensive."

"I am not being defensive!"

They continued bickering, completely ignoring Apollon who had tried to understand what the conversation was about but has now given up. They only stopped when they heard the blond call out "Fairy!" happily.

Looking up, Hitomi saw Kusanagi walking toward them. A thoughtful look on her face as she approached the table.

"Fairy! I missed you!" Apollon cried as he stuck himself on Kusanagi. Kusanagi laughed and didn't try to pry Apollon off even though she seemed slightly uncomfortable with the sudden attention this brought. All eyes were on them, completely surprised at how close their class rep was with the new student.

Loki noticed this and stood up, grabbing Apollon and guiding him away from Kusanagi.

"I'm happy to see you two are adjusting well." She said smiling.

Apollon nodded happily, "It's all because of Tomi-tomi. She's been really nice to us."

Kusanagi turned to Hitomi with a smile, "Thank you for taking care of them, Sakurai-san. They're really not used to life around here so I thought it'd be hard for them to adapt."

"It's fine. It was no trouble at all." Hitomi replied. She could feel another blush coming on. She's never really spoken to Kusanagi and for her to be thanking Hitomi like this didn't seem at all likely before.

"Fairy!" Apollon called out, "Have you seen the others?"

"Yes. They all seem to be adjusting well."

Apollon smiled, "That's good."

Hitomi listened to them quietly. She almost forgot that there were actually seven of them who transferred into their grade.

She was completely caught off-guard when Apollon turned to her, grabbing her hands and holding it to his chest, "Would you like to meet them?"

Hitomi only managed a nod before her head was pressed to Apollon's chest. The blush didn't come gradually this time and the blood just quickly filled up her head. Dizzy and confused, she went limp in Apollon's arms.

She could hear Loki laugh once more as he commented, "Looks like you broke her."

End Chapter