Reflections, Refractions:
A new student, a christmas concert, and a strange mirror cause havoc . But can these strange omens fortell an end far worse than anything of Haruhi's making...?
December 31st:
Dark skies above, swirling with storm clouds. A masked figure in black floated before the SOS Brigade, coat flapping wildly in the vicious winds around them. Masks, pallid and faceless floated around the dark figure, they clutched a book in one hand, and looked down on the brigade with golden eyes that burned like suns.
'I am the Herald of my Master, I am the bringer of the End Times. Farewell, foolish children of Man.'
'What's happening?!' Mikuru Asahina had to shout to be heard above the roar of the wind.
Yuki Nagato provided the answer, her voice was calm and emotionless, the answer blood-chilling.
'The end of the world.'
November 7th:
- Morning -
'Shh. Hush, we have a new student joining us today.'
The chatter of the classroom died down, teacher standing with arms folded, staring at them. He commanded the attention of the room, the slim figure next to him was a mere shadow in comparison. Uniform wrapped tightly around him with a schoolbag hanging down his left side, with his arms hugging his own body tightly. Long, dark hair to his shoulders, hiding his face.
'Introduce yourself.' One hand pressed against the student's back, forcing him forwards slightly. The student looked up, face emerging with pale skin and blue eyes.
'I-I'm Sasuke Narutepp. Pleased to meet you all.' He managed, voice quavering from nerves.
I don't think much of the new guy. Frankly, I wouldn't have been surprised if he'd just pissed himself from nerves, right there.
Kyon tapped his fingers against his desk, running over his textbooks once more just for something to do.
What sort of insanity will Haruhi drag us into today...?
He didn't even need to look back to know that she had a scheming expression on her face, she was planning something... Odd.
- After School -
The SOS Brigade clubroom was already filled with the three other members, Haruhi herself was bizzarely absent.
'What do you think of the elephant in the room?' Koizumi wondered, leaning back in his chair and looking at the other side of the room, behind Asahina- who had yet to be dressed in anything ridiculous. Kyon found it pretty difficult to miss the new addition to the room; attatched to the far end of the right wall, was a large, full length, golden framed mirror; the very top decorated with the figure of a toga wrapped deity, head split into two faces, looking in each direction- one seemingly more... sinister than the other, perhaps that was just the light...
'Where did that come from?' He took his seat, watching his reflection stare back at him.
Oo... Hello. If I tilt to the right slightly... I can get a good look at Miss Asahina's-
'The mirror was deposited in the room early this morning. The figure crafted on top is Janus, a God of Roman lore.' Nagato stated, staring Kyon in the eyes. 'God of Doors, Beginnings, and Endings. Transition. Able to see the past, present, and future at once.'
Where could Haruhi be? No doubt enacting some insane scheme...
He had barely thought that before the clubroom door flew open and Haruhi entered, dragging the new student- what was his name; Sasuke -something- along by his wrist. Sasuke himself looked very frightened and confused as to what was happening.
'Good news! New member!'
'W-what's going on...?'
The scrape of a chair against the floor, Nagato was on her feet, staring at him. 'You... You are not welcome here.'
'What the-? Nagato!' Kyon was surprised by her sudden outburst.
'Why am I not welcome...? Your leader seemed very... eager.' Sasuke admitted in a desperate sigh.
'...? Of course he's welcome here!' Haruhi hit him playfully on the back, sending Sasuke stumbling forwards slightly. 'Now, come on! Let's get on with today's meeting!'
November 8th:
- After School-
'Hey, where's Asahina?' Kyon looked around the clubroom when he arrived, the timid girl was unusally absent, Sasuke occupied her empty seat, rifling through his schoolbag for a book.
'No idea. Maybe she's off ill? It's not unusual.' Koizumi wondered, leaning back in his chair with arms folded.
Sasuke glanced up from his rifling.
'Umm... Nagato-san, was it?'
The girl nodded, eyes not leaving him.
'Do... I have something on my face?' He flashed a small, charming smile. She didn't react. 'Or... Do you just like to look at me?'
'No. I know you... You are familliar...'
'...?' Confusion clouded the male's features. 'Have we met before?'
What's with those two...? Then again... This is hardly the first weird thing to happen...
Kyon hung his head, sighing desperatly as he heard the inevitable footsteps of Haruhi approaching. The door flew open once again and Haruhi entered with a bag, no doubt containing whatever insane costume she would get Asahina to wear-
'Where's...?' She looked around, scanning the room desperatly. 'Well, that sucks...' Frowning, she threw the bag onto the table, a colourful princess hat tumbling onto the desk. Kyon felt a strange mixture of relief and sadness about Asahina not wearing it.
'Asahina's not in. Apparently, she's off sick.' Koizumi explained.
'Lame!' Haruhi snorted, Kyon quickly glanced over to Koizumi, the Esper looking back and their eyes locked for a second, they both nodded subtly.
'Why don't we find something else to do?' Kyon suggested, thinking on the spot. 'I heard that there was a sighting of a... A... um...'
'A little grey man!' Koizumi joined in. 'It was...'
'Just off the school grounds.' Kyon jumped back in. 'Could be an example of alien life. They seemed specifically interested in you, Haruhi.'
Idiot! She's eccentric... Not a ditz!
'Aliens... On the schoolground... Looking for me?' Haruhi's brain took a while to process it. 'Quickly! Everyone up and about!' She shot out the door like fireworks had been taped to her shoes.
Then again...
Next Chapter:
Koizumi: The police are all around the school, they found a dead body.
Sasuke: Help us, Ms Nagato!
Kyon: So we're suddenly in Wonderland...? Kyon?:
