"Oh My God! There's a rat on your bed!"
"Huh? UWAH!"
THUD
I fell face first on my fluffy ocean blue floor. "Ow…my nose…" I winced at the pain and sat up slowly, rubbing my sore and red nose.
I glared at my twin sister, Amaya, who scared me out of my wits! I slowly raised my head enough to see her face glaring back at me.
"Well, what do you want? You know what time it is?" I ask her with distaste in my voice. "You're asking me? Go check your clock." I glare at her
again and pout. I turned to my night stand and held the four-leaf clover in my hands. '7:35' read the four-leaf clover clock as the second ticking
hand ticked. I look up at my sister again and raise my eyebrow. "And? What am I supposed to be seeing here?" She scoffed and swiped it out of
my hands and pointed at the right hand corner. "You tell me what's the date and day today." I squint my eyes and see the dreaded word and
numbers. '06/09/2010 Monday' Also known as the last day of freedom.I scrambled to my feet, hitting my sisters face in the process, and ran into
the bathroom.
'Shit shit shit shit shit shit, how could I wake up late on the first day of school!?'
Yep, you guessed it. It's the first day of school in a new school…again. You see, our family is, how should I put this… easy-going.
My parents left us here in Japan to study here while they go around the world on business trips or just for fun.
I live here with my twin sister, Amaya, who is actually my younger sister. Yeah, she's responsible, get off my back! We arrived in Japan after my
mom and dad got married again. My dad got a job here in Japan but as a business man. He goes to other countries to make deals and all that. So
that explains my dad, but what about my mom? My mom considers the business trips as her 'honeymoons' and other than that she's a
photographer. She takes pictures for our family's website. She also does pictures for newspapers and what not but she's loyal to our website. So
since, my dad goes around the world, she wants to be there to document it all. Our parents trust us to take care of each other so I'll do that…
Starting with the first day of school!
FF to School
My breaths came in short bursts as we run to the gates. I rest my hands on my knees and catch my breath, my chest burning due to the rigorous
run. My sister catches up with me and starts panting heavily. I straighten my posture and look up at our new academy. It was huge with a white
exterior and stairs going inside. It was more sophisticated and took my breath away. It filled me with splendour. It reminded me of a palace or
something. I check my bright purple wrist watch as I catch my breath. '7:50' I stare back at the academy and see my sister starting to approach it.
"We're gonna be late if you're gonna keep gawking at it." She said to me with a smirk. "Hey Wha-? You get back here!" I say as I ran after here,
entering our new life as Seiyo Academy students.
We ran through the morning lit halls, passing many surprised students. We just ran any where we thought our classes could be located. I look
down at my pocket as I felt my phone vibrate against my waist as we ran. I grabbed it and flipped it open. It was a text message from my old
friend, Grace. She was a foreign exchange student in my class in my old school. We were close friends and we kept in touch ever since. I read the
e-mail and smiled at its friendly contents:
"Hey Sky! What's up? It's been weird here in Southville. So many new people! Wanna hang out later at the mall this weekend? Let's say
12-ish? How's that sound? :) TTYL :D –Grace"
I smile and started to e-mail her back as we ran but something hit me.
BAM!
I fell flat on my bum but kept my undergarments from being revealed. I rubbed my head and looked to see who I ran into. I see someone with
blonde hair and a blue plaid cape with his back turned to me. He was bending over and I guess was recovering from the impact. He noticed me
before I could apologize and reached for my hand. I moved it somewhere else but he just kept coming closer. 'WHAT THE HELL?! WHY AREN'T YOU
BACKING AWAY?! WHAT IF-??' I screamed inside my head as his face kept coming closer. It was only a few inches away and his pink eyes were
half-opened. I just kept looking at him, the tension was building. I shut my eyes and was about to scream….
Until...
"You're phone. It fell when I bumped into you. I'm sorry if there was any damage to it." I opened my eyes and looked at his open palm. There lay
my black and purple striped flip phone with my favorite strawberry phone chain. I realized it and took it in my hand. I look up as the boy stood up
before me. He held out his hand, which I gladly took, and pulled me up.
He pulled me a bit too hard because I couldn't catch myself. I landed on his chest and he held me in his arms. "Are you okay?" I looked up to
those pink eyes of his. Feeling my face turn hot, I stepped away and bent my head down. "I-I'm fine! Sorry 'bout that." I looked around me and
noticed some people were watching us. 'Oh great..'
RING RING
I turned to the bell ringing. 'Oh Shit.'
I ran as fast as I could and ran to what seemed to be my class. I quickly knocked the door and slid it open.
"Is this the Year 6 Star Class?" I ask politely. I look to see a pink haired girl in one of the chairs staring intently right back at me. We both catch
each other staring and she turned her face away, "No, this is the Year 5 class. Baka" The whole class swooned, "Cool and Spicy!" I sweat drop
and played with my fingers. "I'm probably not in the right class, but do you know where the Year 6 Class is?" The teacher's smile was warm and
made me relax a little. "Just climb up the stairs and take the 1st door on the right. It's the class that says '6' and with a star hanging near the
door." I smiled and bowed at him. "Thank you sir, bye." I turned and closed the door behind me. I sighed and stood there at the doorway. "Ah
jeez, now I have to climb stairs again." I said to myself. I jogged up the stairs and reached to the said classroom.
I took a deep breath as I stood at the doorway. I knocked at the door and waited patiently, rocking on my heels. A teacher with long brown hair
and green eyes greeted me. "Oh! You must be our new student!" She said as she stepped out of the classroom. I nodded at her and bowed.
"Good Morning Ms. I'm so sorry I'm late." I apologized. She made a motion as to say to perish the thought, "No no! I should apologize. I should
have told them to draw you a map. This school is mighty big." I grinned at her with politeness. She told me to stay outside while she tells the
other students about me. I nod and lean against the cool walls of the school. Thoughts start racing through my mind. 'What if I stutter? What if
they think I'm weird? What if I won't pass? What if I get stalkers? WHAT IF THEY DON'T HAVE PIZZA?!' I widened my eyes for I was shocked at my
own thought. I turn my head to the sound of the classroom door being opened. She popped out her head and turns to see me and motions me to
come in. I follow her hand and I finally reach into the classroom.
The first thing I see are people's eyes staring into mine. I feel my body tense up. 'Shit! Jeez they're always like this with a new student.' I took a
deep breath and faced the class. "Everyone! This is the new student I was telling you about. Her name is Asakura Sora. Care to share a few
words, Sora-chan?" I glance at my teacher. She gave me a warm smile, "Come, say something about yourself." I turn to the class again and met
at least a thousand eyes. 'It's now or never Sora!' I took a deep breath and felt my burden lighten from my shoulders, "I'm Asakura Sora. I'm 14
years old born on August 20, 1996. My blood type is O, I love chocolate and hate insects. I hope to have a wonderful year with you all. Please
take care of me." I bow to them and regain my breath. 'Awesome, got that over with.' I smile to myself and regain my posture. "Great! Thank you
Sora, please take a seat behind Souma-kun. Raise your hand plea" "Oy! Nice to meet you Sora! Sit here, Sit here!!" I turn to see a brown spiked
haired boy with alluring green-ish yellow eyes waving frantically at me.
'What the hell's with him?' I smile nervously. "There. Well, take your seat now Sora, so we can resume class." My teacher said to me. I nod at her
and walked towards the frantically waving Kukai. "Man, you're super slow! I've got a lot of things to tell you." I hear from him as I take my seat.
His body was turned to me and he was grinning a great deal.
"Hey, I'm Souma Kukai, the captain of the school's soccer team. Nice to meet you!" I stare in wonder at his enthusiasm. "Nice to meet you too…" I
reply. His eyes look into mine with curiosity, "Hey, what school did you come from before coming to Seiyo Academy?" I close my eyes and rest my
chin on the back of my hand. "Southville. It was my old school in the Philippines. I traveled here because of my dad." I see him nod his head in
understanding. "I see... hey, were you in any team in your old school?" I look at him in interest and he stared back with the same intensity. My
face turned hot and I looked away, "Well, I wouldn't say a team. I was part of the orchestra then and student council." His eyes widen with
amazement, "Wow! You must have been good! What instrument did you play?" His expression showed tons of excitement and enthusiasm. I
open my mouth to answer but was interrupted. "ACHEM"
We notice a fuming teacher before us, her foot tapping impatiently. "Souma Kukai and Asakura Sora! Pay attention, this is important!" I blush in
embarrassment, "Sorry Sarah-sensei, it won't happen again." She nodded at me and turned to the chalkboard. "As I was saying, the
circumference of the circle is…" I tuned her out for a while and just stared at the clouds. The clouds had a texture to them. It was as if popping out
from the sky. Big white blobs of fluff passing through the sky; I was about to day dream until a whisper reached my ears. "Psst!" I turn to see
Kukai facing me once again. "Kukai! We'll get in trouble if you keep talking to me." I hissed at him. "Just this one, it'll be quick!" I glare at him and
sighed. I turn to my right and checked if our teacher was looking. I looked back at him and said, "Make it quick." He turns to the teacher and turns
back to me. He motions me to come closer. I lean in and feel his hand cup my ear. "I'll introduce you to the other guardians. Today, after school. Just
meet me at the soccer field." I blush as his whispers tickle my ear. I pull back quickly and put my hand to my ear. He just grins at me and gives a
thumbs up, "Okay?" I bent my head down but nod quickly to his question. I noticed he turned back to the front of the class.
I was starting to pay attention to the class when a sudden sound pierced the air.
RING RING RING RING
I stared in disbelief. 'I wasted a whole period doing nothing?!' I head desk myself and just slumped there. I see a pair of sneakers and feel a nudge
on my shoulder. I look up to see Kukai looking down on me. "Are you going out to buy food or did you bring your own?" I sit up and he moved
away for me to have room. I reach into my folder and picked up my bento. I hold it out to him and asked him in a monotone voice, "Does this
answer your question?" Kukai stares down at it and grins at me, "So that's how it is? Well!" Kukai pulled up his chair and sat across me, "I'll just
sit here and wait for you then." I stare at him for a few seconds and slowly turn back to my meal. I open the bento and was welcomed to a happy
meal (Onagku-Nyaha! McDonalds :3) I examine my meal to see rice, squid shaped hotdogs, some ketchup and ham filled eggs.
I smiled down at my bento 'My favorite meal! Well I did prepare it…' I got out my sky blue chopsticks and started to eat. "Itadikimasu!" I poked one
of the squids and dipped it in the ketchup. I popped it in my mouth and grabbed some rice. I smiled at the taste. 'So tangy and sweet!~' I noticed
that Kukai was just watching me eat with a solemn face. I tried to continue eating but when I opened my mouth to pop in another squid hot dog
he opened his mouth too, as if to eat it. I cringed and slammed my chopsticks on the table. Kukai looked at me with a confused face. "Do you
want some, Souma-kun?" I ask with my face hot and red. I widened my eyes. 'Did I just call him Souma-kun?? WHAT'S WITH THAT?!' I mentally face
palmed myself but a voice interrupted my thoughts. "Thanks Sora-chan! But you can just call me Kukai." I looked at him and he grinned at me.
I became more flushed but poked a squid hotdog and dipped it in ketchup. As I dipped it in ketchup I could see Kukai lean back in his chair and
count with his fingers, " Kukai-kun, Kukai-san, Kukai-chan, Kukai-sama, Kukai-dono, Souma-kun, Souma-san, Souma-chan, Souma-dono, The list
goes on! You can pick from those names if you like. I'd like Kukai-dono though." I glare at him and hit him playfully, "What the hell Kukai?" I
laughed and he started laughing with me. I held out the hot dog to him and I froze in place. His face was so close to mine when he leaned to bite
off the squid dog. I flushed again and bent my head low. 'Jeez, why am I feeling this way? He's just Kukai.' "That was good! Saved me from the
brink of death." I smiled and continue eating, half listening to Kukai and half thinking.
FF to After School :D In Royal Garden
I hardly kept up with Kukai, he was quite faster than me. 'How the hell can he get so fast?! Uh-Oh.' I saw Kukai stop abruptly and was standing
there. I couldn't stop my feet and ended up bumping my nose at his back. "Ouch…" I winced at the pain. "Got hit again…" I mumbled to myself.
Kukai turned to me and grabbed my hand, "Come on! Let's get inside." Before I knew it, I was already inside in front of a white table with five
people sitting in the chair. "Oy! I'm back." Kukai said with a little salute. "Ugh…" I felt like hurling! I regained my posture and stood up straight,
still holding my head. "Are you alright?" I open my eyes half way and saw the boy I bumped into this morning. "Huh? Oh I'm fine, no worries. Just
that Kukai pulled me in here, is all" I said embarrassed. He smiled, "Well, I'm glad. I believe you are Asakura Sora, am I right?"
I looked at him in amazement, "Yeah, how did you know?"
"He's the King's Chair Hotori Tadase." I look over my shoulder, "King? Uh…are we under some monarchy or something here?" Kukai laughed,
"Nah, it's what we call the president here. You see, they are the guardians." I turn to Kukai with a quizzical look on my face, "Guardian?"
"Un, Guardian. Guardians are like the special student council of Seiyo Academy." Kukai told me. "Ah, I see." I say.
I turn to the table again and look back at Kukai. "But um, one question." Kukai looked at me again, "What is it?" I turned to Kukai with a question
mark over my head, "Why did you bring me here?" I sweat drop. Kukai placed his fist over his open palm in enlightenment, "Ah, I brought you
here because I thought you could help out." I raise my eyebrow at him, "How am I to do that?"
"You can become the Silver Comet." We all turn to see a man with light brown hair with the same hairstyle as Tadase-kun. "President!" Tadase
said in surprise. "President? I thought you were the president or something Tadase." I said unsure of myself. "Well, this is the president of Seiyo
Academy, actually." He replied with a sweat drop. I cringe at my stupidity. "Oh…" I face palm myself, "Anyway, what do you mean Silver Comet?" I
ask. The man raised his finger, "Well, the silver guardian, even though he or she has no Shugo Chara, they are able to assist the guardians in any
problems that happen in the academy." I stare in wonder. "Wait wait wait wait wait, HOLD ON A SEC!" I yell. Eyes are all on me and I cringe for a
second. "Well, okay, what is a Shugo Chara? What kind of problems do I face? Why me? What kind of position is the Silver Comet? What am I to
do?" I ask in desperation.
The president smiles and says, "That's easy, all will be revealed…in the next chapter! :D
As you know, I don't own Shugo Chara! I'll submit the next chapter once I get at least one review :P