So a new story. Yeah I know I have one story on hold but I'm trying really hard to get rid of the writer's block there. Anyhoo this is in celebration for the up-coming release of Angels and Demon.
Note: This does not tie in with The Search for Magdalene.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything done by Dan Brown or Beyblade. I do own any unless stated otherwise.
Warnings: This story contains mild swearing, bloody deaths, Yaoi and Jemma in all her wacky glory. Enjoy!
Illuminated truth
Chapter 1:
Riverdale boarding school was awash with students on their way to the next lesson of the day. Break had only recently finished and while most students were pleased about being back in lessons, some wanted lunch to roll on quicker. The topic of discussion was the absence of the student's most hated teacher, Miss Carp.
"I heard we have a brand new sub." one student informed their friends. The small group eyed the student closely. It was rare that the school ever branched out to other substitute teacher other then the spare teachers in the teacher's lounge.
"Does anyone know who they are?' Everyone shook their head. "Great! We could end up with a complete bitch like Miss Carp." the 2nd student grumbled. Their friend began to pick dirt out from under the nails and gave out a loud sigh.
"Assuming they're female." The class slowly became silent as the classroom door was slowly opened. The substitute teacher walked in backwards, nose buried inside a rather large graphic novel. Tucked under one arm were several different books and pieces of paper. The teacher, a female, set the books and papers down before finding out a book mark and saving their place in the graphic novel. Without a word, the teacher turned to the blackboard and quickly wrote down her name. Setting the chalk down on the desk, the female teacher turned to face the crowd and smiled widely.
"Hello Class. The names Miss Jemma Aeris Scott but since I hate being called Miss, you can call me Jemma." Jemma Aeris Scott lent down to examine the terrible hand-writing of Miss Carp and frowned. "Ah damnit! Headache!" she complained. Jemma straightened up and glanced over at the class. "Since I can't read the terrible scribble your teacher calles handwriting, can anyone tell me what you're studying at the moment." Jemma asked.
A shy hand was raised. Jemma nodded in the student's direction. "We were just starting to learn about the Knights Templar." The student answered. The class jolted when Jemma let out a high pitched squeal and clapped her hands together.
"Brilliant! The best subject for young minds to learn." she grinned.
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Nathan Ryu Hikaru took a large gulp of his coffee and set his coffee cup down to one side. He had been working on an old manuscript for what seemed like hours and his eye-sight was getting a little blurry. The manuscript had been sent to him by his mother in hope of him reading the writing. Nathan's mother, Sophia Hikaru, had no problem reading or speaking japanese despite being english herself, but the aging of the manuscript had made it difficult for her to read.
There came a small meow which pulled Nathan's attention away from his work. "What's wrong with you Pansy?" Nathan inquried, watching the white kitten. Pansy, who belonged to Jemma, had been the runt of a small litter. Jemma had instancly taken a shine to the little kitten and had bought him as a pet. Without his owner, Pansy had taken to lying on the window sill of the apartment Jemma and Nathan shared. "She won't be long. Just has to teach some brats about history and then she'll be home to feed you." Nathan informed. Pansy yanwed lazily and lay down to sleep.
The apartment phone gave out a loud shrill which did not disturb Pansy's slumber. Nathan frowned to himself and pulled away from the kitchen table. Rubbing his eyes, the half-japanese male picked up the phone. "Moshi Moshi."
"Hello? Is this Jemma Aeris Scott?"
Nathan moved to sit on the kicthen table. "No. Jemma isn't here right now. I'm her room-mate Nathan. Who is calling?" he answered. Nathan knew the voice of Jemma's father, Sean William Scott. This voice was completely new to him. There was a slight Russian hint to the voice and as far as Nathan knew he didn't know any russian people.
"Very well then. When she returns can you inform her that Kai Hiwatari phoned and he needs to speak with her. It's very you have a pen?"
Nathan grabbed one from the kitchen table and grabbed a spare sheet of paper. "Yeah." A number was rattled off down the phone which Nathan quickly wrote down. Before Nathan could reply, the dailing tone was long and dull in his ear. Nathan pulled the phone away from his ear and looked at it in confusion. He set it back in place and shook his head.
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The history students chatted excitedly to one another about Jemma as they left for their next lesson. For once, those who hated History had actually enjoyed themselves. A few history students walked across the campus of the boarding school for P.E, talked excitedly to their friends. "So who is this sub?"
"There she is!" One student gleefully pointed out. In the boarding school carpark was a red motorbike. Sitting on the motorbike was Jemma. The gang of students ran up to her. "Hi Miss! Is this your bike?" The student inquried. Jemma smiled and nodded her head. She pulled on a leather jacket before pulling on her back-pack. "What make?"
"Honda GLX4454 AKA Phoenix." Jemma replied. She reached for her helmet. One student scratched their head.
"My dad knows all about bikes. That make's never been released here. You can only get it from China." They explained. Jemma nodded her head, wiping a finger print from the side of the helmet.
"I know. Got it from a friend in China. It was her old bike which she tuned up for me." Jemma looked over to the group. "Anyone here that gets a car or bike, there is only one rule to live by. Take care of the vechial and it'll take care of you." Jemma slipped the helmet on and saluted the group. They waved goodbye and stepped back. Phoenix gave out a loud roar before Jemma took off out of the carpark and out of sight. The students watched the smoke rise in the air before leaving.
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Kai Hiwatari could not help but the watch the minutes tick away. He had hoped that Jemma was at home when he phoned. This only causes more problems. Kai grumbled to himself. The door to his office was knocked lightly. "Come in!" The door to Kai's office opened soundlessly and a petite bubblegum pink haired female entered the room.
"Sir, everything is in order. The freon cooling system in Aaron's room has been activated." the female stated. Kai nodded his head in acknowledgement. The female remained where she was, scratching her elbow a little. The silence was deafening in the room.
"Mathlida."
The female looked up. "Hmm...I mean....yes sir?"
Kai let a low sigh escape his lips. "I'm sorry." he muttered. Mathlida smiled sadly and nodded her head.
"As am I sir." With that Mathlida left Kai's office, leaving the russian to his thoughts.
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The door the apartment opened with the tiniest hint of a squeak. Nathan's attention was not drawn away from the telelphone conversation he was having. Pansy jumped from his perch and raced over to the door. "Hello baby." Jemma giggled and picked up the cat. Pansy gave out a meow. "Someone hungry?" The duo headed off to the kitchen where Pansy jumped onto the counter. Nathan waved quickly to his friend while continuing to talk in rushed Japanese. Jemma picked up the word mother a few times but said nothing to her friend. Nathan finally hung up.
"So, how were the brats?" Nathan inquried, sitting back down at the kitchen table. Jemma pulled a face as she reached down to a cupboard. Nathan watched as she pulled out a cat food and Pansy's black and white bowl.
"They weren't brats. Some of them were actually enjoying the lesson." Jemma called over her shoulder. Nathan nodded his head a little. "Any phone calls for me today?" Jemma inquried. She placed the bowl infront of Pansy who wolfed down the food. Nathan nodded his head again.
"Someone named Kai Hiwatari rang. Said he needs to speak with you and it's important." Nathan glanced over to his friend and she reached for the phone. "Do you know someone called Kai?" he asked. Jemma let a sly grin appear on her face. The sheet of paper that had the number on was tacked to the wall besides the phone.
"Aww. Is someone getting jealous?" Jemma teased and punched the number into the phone. Nathan flipped his friend off. Jemma giggled. "Love you too darling." Her attention suddenly turned to the phone. "Hello? Hi, this is Jemma Aeris Scott. My room mate informed me that Kai Hiwatari had rang. Something about he needed to speak with me.....okay then...thank you."
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Kai Hiwatari glanced over to his office door when it swung open quickly. One of Kai's friends, Ian Papov, almost fell into the room. "What is it Ian?" Kai inquried. Ian struggled to catch his breath.
"Jemma Aeris Scott is on hold on line one Kai." He managed to get out. Kai nodded his thanks and reached for the phone. Placing the receiver next to his ear, the russian hit the line one button.
"Jemma? Are you there?"
"Of course I'm here dumbass! So hows my favourtie russian?"
Kai growled a little to himself. "There is no time to be friendly Jemma. I called your home because you're the only person who can help." Kai retorted. Jemma hissed a little at his rude tone. Kai couldn't give a damn.
"Haven't changed a bit have you? You seriously need to lighten up big time my friend or you'll end up like my grandmother Armstronge. Just a sad old person....
"Jemma! We've had a murder at the Biovolt company. He was branded on the chest and we need your help in figuring out who did it." Kai took a sharp intake of breath to calm his nerves. "There's a black car waiting outside your home. The driver is a friend of mine. He will bring you straight here." he added. Jemma tutted.
"Oh all right. Must be big if I'm getting involded. See you soon." Jemma was the first to hang up. Kai sighed to himself and placed the phone back down.
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Spencer Sugita eyed the female who left the block of apartments. She wour a pair of very baggy black jeans, one pant leg had a huge hole on the knee. With it was a dark purple hoodie and a pair of old tarnished purple skater pumps. The female paused and looked round before spying the car. "You a friend of Kai Hiwatari?"
Spencer nodded his head. "You must be Miss Scott." he paused and opened the door to the car. "Please. We don't have much time." Spencer opened the passenger door for Jemma who smiled politly and climbed inside. Spencer noted the old back-pack that Jemma had with her. The dark green bag look slightly tarnished and had one too many hole in it. Spencer quickly shut the passenger door and made his way to the front. "I suggest buckling up Miss." Spencer grunted as he climbed in the door.
When the car sped off, Jemma wondered where her stomach had gone.