Authors Note: Hey guys! Welcome to my Kenichi fanfic! (Also my first one!) I don't know what to say here, so just enjoy! Don't forget to review! I could use the tips on how to make it better!

Japan was an interesting place, no matter how you looked at it. Their culture is great, and their food was delicious. But for Hideki Yamakawa, the most interesting thing was kendo.

Hideki had blue eyes and light brown hair which his mother said sparkles in the night. He was born in London, but both his parents were born in Japan. When his family went to visit his father's brother in Japan when he was 10, they all went to a kendo tournament that was being hosted at that time.

That's when Hideki became interested in kendo. He couldn't explain it, but something about the sport made him feel good.

But to him, the best part was the winner. It was a girl with short hair and who looked 14. Her moves were so fast that she defeated her opponent in the semifinals in less than 10 seconds. But she had one of the sternest faces Hideki had ever seen. She didn't even smile when the judge handed her the trophy.

On the way out, he saw the girl and they made eye contact for a split-second. Never had Hideki have been more terrified that in that split-second. Yet, there was something about her eyes that felt warm, too. Terrifying and warm usually don't go together. He had nightmares that night, where he was being chased by a baby with the devil eyes.

For the next few years in London, Hideki learned what he could about kendo. He spent his free time reading about it. He didn't actually have a sword, so occasionally he would pick up a stick and pretend to fight someone.

When Hideki turned 17, he moved to Japan on his own and started school there as a first year student.

And now, a few months later, his life is about to change…

-x-

This is really weird, Hideki thought to himself. He was recounting the past events in his head. He heard a kid named Kenichi had taken on one of the most notorious gangs in the city and won. Hideki sort of knew Kenichi. He sat behind Kenichi, so every once in a while Kenichi would ask to borrow a pencil or eraser.

He was flicking his pencil around his desk, deep in thought. There's no way a kid like that could take on Ragnarok by himself. Well, he probably had help from that Shinpaku Alliance thing. I'm surprised that anyone actually joined that thing. He looked over to see Kenichi walking through the door and being pestered by the alien guy. But maybe… If someone like Kenichi can be strong, then maybe I could too! It's been a few months since I arrived, and I still haven't joined kendo club. I guess it's decided. If I wanna get anywhere, I gotta do something. Looks like things are starting to look up for me!

-x-

After class ended, Kenichi left with Miu to go back to Ryozanpaku. Kenichi was instructed by Akisame to hop on one leg on the way home, so he was hopping all over the place on the way back.

"Kenichi," Miu said. "You need to be more balanced. You're going all over the place."

"Sorry, I'm doing my best," Kenichi replied.

When they arrived back at the dojo, they ran into Shigure, who was in a brown cloak with a hood.

"Hey, Master Shigure!" Kenichi said. "What're you doing?"

Shigure looked at him. "I'm going… out." Then she walked away.

Miu had a worried look. "She seems different."

How can you tell how she feels? Kenichi thought. I can't even tell her emotions apart. "I wonder where she goes when she leaves."

"She goes to the kendo club at your school," said Kensei, who appeared from nowhere.

"Why?" Miu asked.

"Even Shigure gets bored, so occasionally she visits your school just to watch them practice or to watch them in tournaments and such."

"Why doesn't she just tell us where she goes?" asked Kenichi. "It's not a big deal."

Kensei shrugged. "Even I don't know. She keeps it a secret for some reason, even though we all already know. She hasn't even brought Tochumaru, even told him. But I'm sure it's no big deal. She keeps a lot of things hidden."

Both Kenichi and Miu looked at the direction she was walking. "Oh well," Miu said. "That's just Shigure, I guess." They turned around, and Kensei was gone (but not before he got a picture of Miu's behind).

"Who knew Shigure got bored." Kenichi said, as they started to walk.

"It's probably because she doesn't train you too often." Miu replied.

"Huh?"

"Well, you rarely ever train with her, and that probably makes her bored."

"Oh. Well I'm not too interested in learning about how to use weapons…" Kenichi chuckled.

Miu looked at him. "…She really likes you, you know."

Kenichi blushed. "You mean… like like?"

"Wha- No! I'm mean like as in a little brother!"

"O-oh ok. Sorry you just weren't clear enough." He chuckled. Although he liked Shigure a bit, he still really liked Miu.

Miu sighed. "Yeah, she told me that you were like a little brother to her. You're one of the only people she trusts, despite you being here only a few months."

Kenichi smiled. "Well, I'm really glad that-" His sentence was cut off from a kick to the face, and he was sent flying.

"Apa!" screamed Apachi. "You need to keep your guard up, Kenichi!"

"Apachi!" Miu screamed, as she goes to check the damage done to Kenichi. "Not the right time!"

"Apa?"

-x-

WHAP! Hideki was struck in the hip with a wooden sword, and he fell over.

A tall woman stood over him; it was Takara Akimura, a third year student (with a nice figure), and the president of the kendo club.

"What the hell did you think you could accomplish by joining this club with no experience?" she demanded. The whole club was there, watching this embarrassing fight go down.

Hideki stumbled up to his feet. "B-but… aren't you supposed to teach me how to do it? Isn't that the point of this club?"

She struck him on his legs. "Ha! I wouldn't teach the likes of you! Even if I did want to, you're too inexperienced to even stand a chance against anyone in this room!"

He stood up, picked up his sword, and lunged at Takara. But he was too slow, and she hit him in the head. Hideki flew back, and landed on his back. His forehead started to bleed.

"Hmph," Takara scowled. "Club is over, everyone." She took Hideki's sword and put it and hers in the closet. As she was leaving with everyone else, she passed Hideki, who was on the ground, holding his bleeding head, and said, "If you know what's good for you, you won't come back."

As they all left, Hideki was left inside. He sat up, holding his head. "Damnit…" He got up and stumbled towards his backpack and picked it up. He started to walk out the door. "I'll show them all… I'll shove it down their throats!"

As he was leaving, he was unknowingly being watched by someone, who saw the whole thing, and decided to follow him.

Authors Note: So that's it for this chapter. Sorry for starting you guys off with plot, I don't know how to start stories. I may or may not do pairings, if I feel like it (I will also take advice from you guys and/or girls). For now, have fun re-reading the chapter until I make a new one.