Disclaimer: I do NOT own Durarara! I only own the OC(s) in this fanfic of mine.

A/N: I've had this idea in my head for ages, and I hope you enjoy it. I just happened to have a dream about this and then bam, I decided to type it. I noticed a lot of people were doing this idea, and I hope mines isn't bad, but it won't be fully original when it comes to something like the idea of the story and stuff. I also hope I don't make any of the characters OOC (which I'm not too worried about) or make my character Mary Sue, that's what I'm scared about. If I make her Mary Sue I'll never forgive myself! This is an action/romance story, not sure about the couple yet. I hope you enjoy, please leave positive reviews (the last thing I want is people leaving so many negative reviews, that'll make me shameful and delete my story)
Please Enjoy The Story, Have Fun~

Summary: Ikebukuro is a town filled with all sorts of different people and beings, but what happens when a misfortunate soul gets tangled up in the darkness of gangs, liars, and students? Action/Romance, somewhat Izaya/OC, slight Shizuo/OC

Note #1: Rated T for violence, blood, swearing, suggestive themes ect. I'm debating on whether this is going to be something like an OC coupling between Izaya and Shizuo or not. (it won't be both if it is.) Takes place a bit after episode 12

Note #2: I'm working on another story which has about two or three more chapters, just to warn you

A Tale In Ikebukuro
By Momo7902

Chapter 1:
Visitor In Town

Kanra has joined the chat rooms

Kanra: Good Evening!

Setton: Hey

Tanaka Taro: Hello

Kanra: Have you guys been outside, the weather is awful out there... (`~`)

Tanaka Taro: Yeah, I was walking home and it started pouring buckets of rain. Though the sidewalks weren't as crowded because of it, so I guess it was a good thing...

Kanra: I prefer the sun.

Setton: Let's not argue about the weather guys. How was your day, Kanra-san?

Kanra: Decent. I was snooping around the Internet and noticed that a lot more people have been moving to Ikebukuro. It's been a week and half a thousand people have moved here. Maybe rumors have been spreading around Japan fast, so a lot of people just suddenly want to come here.

Setton: I don't see what's so appealing about a town filled with gangs, crazy bikers, and other things

Kanra: What sorts of 'other' things Setton? You mean like certain types of people?

Setton: I'm sure you know what I mean, Kanra-san

Kanra: You don't have to sound so cold when you say it... (T^T)

Mari-Dono has joined the chat rooms

Kanra: Speaking of certain types of people.

Hours Later
Nishiguchi Exit in Ikebukuro...

Ikebukuro Station wasn't as crowded as she had expected it to be, probably because it was raining. But she thought that popular towns like this would always be bustling with people bad or good. She guessed that made it easier for her to get around without bumping into a bunch of weirdos and jerks.

She sighed, tightly clutching the handle bar to her brown suitcase. It didn't take her long to realize that her shoulder length cherry red hair with disheveled bangs stood out from all the other Ikebukurians with black and brown hair. I guess it was a bad idea to dye my hair, she thought, placing her hand on her head as she tried to press stray strains down, dropping her suitcase in the process. She wore white skinny jeans with a mint colored sweatshirt which fit tightly on her (though she didn't have anything to flaunt because she wasn't that curvy).

Watanabe Mariko, a nineteen year old girl stood by herself near the West Gate Exit of Ikebukuro (Or commonly known as 'Nishguchi Exit'). She didn't really know her way around town, the only map she had was on her phone which wasn't getting much reception in the station. Mariko sighed once more, gripping her suitcase as she walked up the steps and out from underground, just to see a town soaked in water.

Looking at the town in it's current state was a bit of a let down. If I had come at night, I'm sure this place would be filled with all sorts of things, she thought. Instead of a town filled with gangs and people, she saw a town with barely anyone on the sidewalks, just cars that sped down the slippery roads.

She regret not taking her umbrella with her, which was back in Kyoto with her dad. Mariko walked down the sidewalk, the water soaking her hair and clothes as she looked at her phone which was getting blasted with rain, feeling as if hard rocks were smacking against her skull. She prayed that her items weren't wet in this cheep suitcase she bought, but she wouldn't be surprised if they were.

Mariko stopped to looked up at the big buildings with amazement. She's never been in a big city before. Kyoto wasn't exactly like Ikebukuro. It was calm and quiet like Okinawa, and she didn't like that.

Deciding to gaze at the buildings later, she continued to walk down the sidewalk, wondering where the apartment was. People stared as they walked by a red head dragging a brown bag with no umbrella or hood, wearing bright colors as she struggled to get down the street without falling in the rain. Maybe I chose the wrong day to come here, it's raining so hard I might get sick, she thought. Mariko shook her head. There's no time to be thinking about such negative things at the moment. I'm here aren't I, and I'm looking forward to seeing my Mom after what seems like forever.

Mariko smiled, trying to stay happy as she walked down the sidewalk, finally reaching a somewhat decent apartment complex. Mariko looked down at her phone, seeing as it was the right location as she walked up to the second floor. She inhaled a big gulp of air, knocking on the door as she waited for someone to answer.

How long has it been since I last saw my mother? After the divorce she hasn't seen her mom in about twelve years (they got in divorce when she was seven). I wonder if she'll recognize me? The door opened and Mariko smiled weakly as she looked at her mother who seemed to be in her mid 50's now. She was still wearing her pajamas (just a lilac colored shirt with gray sweat pants.)

Mariko is disappointed to see that her mom was wondering if this was her daughter or not. Mariko frowned, and apparently that got her mom to remember as a big grin spread across her cheeks. "I can't believe you dyed your hair," her mom said as she gave Mariko a hug. "It's nice to see you again, mom," Mariko said.

Her mom let her inside and pointed out where her room was. Mariko walked over to see a simple square room with a tan carpet and white walls. A single bed was already there in the corner of the room with bright pink covers and a white pillow. Directly across from it was a brown dresser with nothing on it, along with a skinny closet. There was a window next to her bed with tan curtains which were open as the sunlight beamed in her tiny bedroom. Mariko exhaled and began putting her clothes away. Then she placed pictures of her and her dad on the dresser as she made sure everything was set neatly on top. After she got pictures of her dad and her friends on the dresser, she set her laptop down on her bed.

It took her about an hour to get everything set and ready. When she finished, she didn't feel like talking at all, she just wanted to sleep. Not that Mom would care if I ignored her, Mariko thought, staring sadly at the ceiling. The relationship between her and her mother was dysfunctional, even when she was a child they never really talked to one another. And now that it's been years since they've seen each other, things might be really awkward between them.

Doesn't feel like anything has changed, I'm just by myself like back in Kyoto, she thought, turning to her side as she cuddled up against her covers and took a nap.

Continued from the chat earlier...

Mari-Dono has joined the chat rooms

Kanra: Speaking of certain types of people.

Tanaka Taro: Oh, a new member of the Dollars. What a coincidence...

Setton: Especially since we were talking about a bunch of people moving here. How's it going 'Mari-Dono'?

Mari-Dono: I didn't mean to interrupt your conversation, I'm pretty new to this so I really don't know what I'm doing.

Tanaka Taro: Well if you need help with anything you can tell us. I'm Tanaka Taro

Kanra: What's this? You trying to pick up the ladies Tanaka-san? I'm so jealous~

Tanaka Taro: (^-^;)

Setton: Either way, what brings you here Mari-Dono?

Mari-Dono: Oh, I'm on the subway train right now and I just joined this website. So I figured that I'd try and 'figure out' how it works lol.

Setton: Oh a subway, where you heading?

Mari-Dono: Ikebukuro

I hope that the story isn't seriously boring or that you're interested to see the things I'll be doing. I know it started off a little long & slow but it'll get really interesting I promise. I'm just so nervous, please review positively and Stay Tune~