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Arthur Kirkland
The sun shone through the curtains, throwing shadows across the walls of a large room. A large four poster bed stood on one side, a guitar resting haphazardly at the end. The door to room creaked open slightly, revealing the finely lined face of a silver haired old man dressed in the style of a butler. Bowing, he addressed the occupant of the bed. "Kirkland-sama, it is time for you to go to school."
A tousled head of spiky golden hair appeared from amid the blankets. Emerald green eyes blinked, squinting in the bright sunlight. Arthur Kirkland stretched, groaning as he did so. With a yawn, he swung his feet of the side of the bed and began to search for his clothes, most of which were strewn around the floor. "Thanks Will, I'll be there in a sec. Tell the twins to wait up for me. I'll walk with them." With a bow, the other man left, closing the door behind him.
After a breakfast that was nothing if not chaotic, a frantic search for Matthew's bear and an attempted case of sexual harassment later, the three boys escaped out the front door of their mansion. They walked in silence for a while, the only sounds being Matthew's hyperventilating as he tried to think clean, pure thoughts. Arthur cleared his throat, pulled his tie loose from around his neck and rumpled up his hair. "So…" he drawled as the school gates came into sight. "To ensure that you don't do anything stupid, meaning you Alfred, here are some rules." Alfred scowled up at his brother. "I'm a hero. Heroes don't do stupid things." Arthur ignored him.
"1. Don't harass anyone with your weird ideas.
2. Do not introduce your alien friend Tony to anyone.
3. Protect Matthew at all costs.
4. Don't get into any weird fights with the Idiot trio.
Got it?"
They arrived at the gate and were immediately surrounded by a gaggle of new students. Alfred sighed as he sidestepped, avoiding a collision with several girls. "Fine," he grumbled. "But you can't give me detention since it's only the first day, deal?" Arthur considered this, furrowing his eyebrows as he did so. "Deal. Now get to class. I'm the president, meaning I gotta give a welcome speech to all those stupid annoying freshman." Matthew smiled up at his brother, his fluffy white bear held in his arms. "Good luck with the speech, Onii-chan."
Arthur's scowl softened and he smiled gently down at Matthew. "Thanks Mattie. Watch out at school today, 'kay? Don't let anybody push you around, got it?" The younger twin nodded, biting his lip. As if sensing his anxiety, Alfred slung a casual arm over his twin's shoulders. "Aw, don't worry Mattie, I got your back." He began leading the two of them in the general direction of the classrooms. Arthur watched them go and then sighed. Turning around, he grunted as a body collided suddenly with his own. Frowning in confusion, he looked down into a pair of light green eyes, currently filled with fear.
Lili Stein
Soft humming filled the early morning air as dust motes danced across the watery beams of sunlight streaming through the windows. A modest vanity table stood against one wall, a slender figure sitting in front of it. Gentle light green eyes stared back at into a face framed by shoulder-length sandy blonde hair. Slim hands adjusted the blue ribbon on one side of her hair. Standing, she brushed her skirt and adjusted her shirt one last time and gave a timid smile at her own reflection in the mirror. "I'm going now," she said no one in particular.
Sitting on the train several minutes later, Lili clutched nervously at the bag sitting upon her lap. This was her first time living alone. She remembered her parents asking her whether or not she wished to return with them to Europe. Yet she felt like she could learn so much more in Japan and here she was, living all alone in an apartment and attending a new school. She heaved a sigh, fingers plucking idly at a loose thread in her skirt as she waited for the train to arrive at the stop.
Standing in the front of the doors leading into the school, Lili felt completely and utterly lost. Students milled about her in swarms, each one of them chatting and calling out greeting to a familiar face making Lili feel lonelier than ever. Squaring her shoulders, Lili marched into the building, determined not to let that fact get that down. She was going to get through this!!
10 minutes later…
"Where is this?" Lili stood bewilderedly in the middle of the halls, at a complete loss of where to go. She glanced at her watch. The opening ceremony was going to be starting soon and she was still completely lost. Lili began to run, uncaring where she was running, hoping that maybe she would just happen to end up at her destination this way. Turning a corner, she collided with a something hard and heard a muffled grunt. Looking up, she stared into a pair of emerald-green eyes that glimmered with faint annoyance.
She began stuttering out apologies, backing up hurriedly, finding herself unable to meet the boy's piercing gaze. Suddenly, she found herself backed up against a wall as the strange boy approached. She gasped as the boy slid two fingers under her chin to tilt her face upwards. Gulping nervously, she stared into his eyes. Tilting his head, the boy looked thoughtfully at her, seeming more curious than angry now. "Who are you?"
The boy's eyes made it rather hard for her to form coherent words, especially when they were trained upon her so intently. His fingers were cool against her skin, causing her to feel slightly light-headed. He sighed, his breath brushing against her cheek. "Are you going to answer me, or will I have to ask again?" Lili snapped out of her reverie. "L-Lili. Lili Stein." The boy grinned and Lili felt heat rush to her cheeks. "I'm Arthur. Arthur Kirkland. Student body president. Glad to make your acquaintance."
Lili blushed and smiled timidly up at him. "Um..Sorry for asking, but you don't really seem like…you know…the president type." Arthur shrugged, scratching the back of his head sheepishly. "Heh, yeah…About that…well, I was a gangster for a while…" Lili nodded, and an awkward silence fell between the two.
"Why are you wandering around the halls anyway?" Lili started at the sudden question. "Uh…,"she blushed furiously, suddenly embarrassed. "I…um…I was trying to find my way to the first-year orientation thingy… and got lost…" Her voice trailed off and she looked away. Arthur grinned. "Don't worry 'bout it!! Happens all the time. I'll take you there!!" With that, he set off down the hall, motioning for Lili to follow him.
As they walked, Lili took the opportunity to examine her companion out the corner of her eye. Spiky golden hair fell over his forehead, stopping just above a pair of piercing sea-green eyes, a proud straight nose and lips that fell easily into a lazy smirk. Instead of dressing in the original school uniform, he wore the school dress shirt open over a black and red band tee, a pair of artfully ripped blue jeans and black Vans. Suddenly, Arthur's eyes flicked down to meet hers. He looked confused at her scrutiny. "What's wrong?" He rubbed his face self-consciously. "Have I got something on my face?" Lili immediately flicked her eyes away, blushing horribly. "Ah…N-Nothing!!"
Arthur looked a bit confused, but didn't push the matter further. They continued walking in silence for several more minutes, until the two stopped in front of the gym doors. "This is where you go in. I have to give a speech, so…" he trailed off, gesturing at a smaller door off to the side and giving her an apologetic smile. Lili felt a trickle of unknown fear creep down her spine. She gulped nervously. Arthur nudged her shoulder slightly. "Hey," he said softly. "It'll be fine. Everybody's like this. You'll be fine." He grinned, trying to make light of the situation. "Hey, I'll even make the speech shorter and less boring so you won't fall asleep and make a fool of yourself!!"
Lili blushed slightly and smiled despite herself. "Thanks," she mumbled softly. Arthur's grin widened. Bending down, he spoke to her in a soft, husky tone, his lips brushing her ear. "Go on, don't be late. Or….would you rather meeting me for…detention?" Lili's blush deepened at his suggestive tone and she turned, her eyes wide. Arthur winked, then turned and went in through the side door, leaving a stunned, blushing Lili standing at the doors.
Vash Zwingli
Examining his reflection in the mirror, Vash tightened his tie around his neck. The mint green irises stared right back at him with a keen, sharp force. His blond hair was cut clear just above this shoulder. He gently clipped the pin of his school-The Axis Academy- onto the right chest of the dark blue blazer. This year was the final year before he goes to university, the pressure meant nothing to him. He took everything seriously unlike those useless delinquents.
Flinging the school bad onto his shoulder, Vash stepped out of the door. He took a final glance at his small apartment before locking it with a key: just as expected, it was immaculate.
Working in the student council almost throughout his entire high school years, Vash was nominated from secretary all the way up to vice president. It was his obligation to go to school early to guide the newcomers. He was never that much defiant towards the freshmen, mostly because freshmen tend to stay out of trouble as much as possible. It was the higher graders he had migraines thinking about, especially the new president: Arthur Kirkland. By Vash's judgment, that guy was a complete idiot. He could not wrap his head around the 'how in the world did he get elected at president' part, some students were merely insane.
Vash took a breath of cool air into his lungs before lifting his eyes to the gate of the school. Some wilted leaves danced gracefully across his sight. He thumped his heels towards the school bulletin; it was posted in a frame ostentatiously beside the entrance. Vash studied the words printed on the bulletin and repeated the name of the freshmen representitive.
"Kiku, Honda." He winced at the unfamiliar ring in his ears. That's an abnormal name, thought Vash.
Students began roaming in after Vash patroled around the whole school. The first person he recognized was Roderich Edelstein with his usual elegant aura. He intended to ignore him but since the brunette young man gave him a greeting, Vash casually nodded in response. Roderich was just about to carry his feet towards him when Vash caught something in the corner of his eye. The ex-gangster's little brother. Vash clicked his tongue in displeasure.
"Alfred F. Jones," hissed Vash under his breath. The young man named Alfred was around the school field laughing frantically. He also seemed to be patting something....
He strode towards him.
Kiku Honda
The first thing Kiku saw in his new school was his friend Alfred saying goodbye to his older brother. They became friends in the summer since his father commanded him to get out of reticence and make more friends. Alfred was one year older than him, but he seemed much less mature. He could not handle the enthusiasm sometimes.
"Oh hey! Kiku!!" The bespectacled young man swung his arms in the air with no dignity. He seemed to like Kiku a lot, mainly because the education they received had a great difference. Kiku, on the contrary, found this difference daunting. Alfred sometimes gave him candy in a mystical color which he could not identify. He did not have the courage to taste it.
"....Hello, Alfred." Kiku gave a passive respond. Being the freshman representative, was it acceptable for him to have a close bond with the detention master? All he wanted to do was blend in.
Alfred dashed towards Kiku and gave him a big slap on his backbone:"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! NO NEED TO BE SO SHY MY FRIEND!!! GREET THE WORLD!" The 'friend' continued to pat his back.
Before Kiku was about it choke out a complaint, another voice interjected into the conversation from afar. It belonged to a male, prossibly a senior student:"HEY! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING, JONES!"
Kiku whispered a 'thank you' in his mind. Finally, someone to rescue him from this madness. He turned his eyes to the source of the voice: short, neatly cut blond hair, slightly taller than him, mint green irises shooting out daggers at the young man beside him. His appearance was fixed and keen. His menace was conspicuous as well as annoyance. Kiku tilted his head, the sharp young man's focus was concentrated on Alfred.
Alfred sweat-dropped as if he was afraid. "I'm just here with my friend Kiku."
"By harrassing him," Amended the man, finally turning his head to meet Kiku's gaze. "I specifically told you if you ever make interactions with any freshman, it's detention, FOR A WEEK. Now go to the assembly and don't be late." He emphasized the last part with an even harsher tone.
Kiku analyzed his words quietly, he must be a member of the student council then. Every summer the newly elected student council body met with the old members and discuss about the first day of school. Alfred once tagged along his big brother Arthur with curiousity. He once told Kiku about the scary vice president.
That must be him, Kiku assumed.
"No! I already told Arthur to not give me detention today!" Alfred ran away in a quick second. Alfred hated detention because he could not be free and do whatever he wanted. Restrictions were a big pain in the butt for him.
The blond man twisted his head towards Kiku after Alfred thoroughly disappeared into the multipurpose-room. His eyes turned from irritated ocean to a calm, level surface of green emerald. He was surprised at his atmosphere change. "Kiku Honda, you have a speech today in the assembly. I'll lead you there."
"T-Th-Tha-Thank you." Other than wondering how the young man knew his name,Kiku did not understand why he was stammering. Perhaps he was still choking from Alfred's annihilating slap.
The sputter made the keen student frown. "If you want to say something, just say it. Say your own opinion. You are the freshman representative, I don't suppose you don't have an opinion of your own."
"Ummm..." Kiku hesistated at answering that. He never thought of things that way. All of his goals were about satisfying others and not disappointing anybody. While he had never seemed to fail at that, he also never felt care-free.
"I am Vash Zwingli, the student council vice president." Vash looked at him and said casually. "If you have any questions, just ask me."
They had reached the backstage of the multipurpose room. Kiku knew that there were a whole school of students and a podium waiting for him beyond the thin red curtains. A whole school of students, and teachers, and the principal. His heart suddently began to accelerate. This was his first time doing a public speech in front of so many people. He felt the glands of his hand start to squirt sweat out.
Vash seemed to notice his abrupt nervousness. "What's wrong?" He asked.
"I-I uh."
"Say what you're thinking."
Yes, say it, say it! Reminding himself over and over, Kiku finally burst out a sentence."I'm nervous."
Vash relaxed:"Don't be caged in the expectations, say what you want and not what other wants. You live for yourself, not others." He gave Kiku a push and there he was, stumbling out of into the crowd.
Kiku took a deep breath as he watched Vash followed him and sat down on the pre-prepared chairs on the stage. Fortunately the vice president's words enhanced him. Be confident, he yelled at himself. Just say what you want, Kiku. Say what you want. With resolution residing in his brown eyes, he stepped in front of the podium and look firmly at the audience. Power was raging out of him and he was glad of that. "Everybody-"
The front door of the multipurpose-room swung open the moment he began to speak. The big noise surmounted his first word.
Panicking, Kiku instinctly glimpsed at the vice president:his eyes were bulged out and the corner of his mouth was twitching. Kiku saw overwhelming fury fuming out of him. His expression was so contorted that it was almost humanly impossible. In a split second, Vash stormed towards the person who showed up at the door and push, punch and shoved the unidentified shadow out of the room once again, shutting the big door behind him.
Kiku, along with the rest of the students, had difficulty grasping the idea of what had happened.
Now he was really left alone.
Vash: Why the hell am I only vice-president?!
Fox: Hahahahaha…Well, I like Arthur better…so…yeah…
Vash: *cocks gun* Give me one good reason not to kill you.
Fox: Uh…because I love you too?*hides behind Arthur*
Vash: That's it. You die.
Fox: THE SWISS ARE COMING THE SWISS ARE COMING!!! RUN FOR YOU LIFE!!!
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