Round ZERO: The Four Card Symbols
Hi to all! And welcome to my newest fic from Detective School Q! And this one will be much bigger than my previous fics!
First of, thanks to the following readers who reviewed my last fic, Rise Of The Orphenochs:
1) Twilight Kyuu
- For being the first to read and review my fic.
2) Sleeves of White Snow
- For your good reviews and sporting some errors.
3) Anami-Chan
- For reading the fic, and for being concerned for Ryu, as well as bashing my favorite villain
Takeshi Asakura.
3) Azuruna K
- For your enlightening review and for your constructing critisms…
4) Rhapsoding Ryoko
- For showing me the ropes on how to deliver a good plot and for pointing out the errors that
I was unaware of.
5) ZK Chromedragozoid
- For the reviews, and for letting me know that there are other fics based on Kamen Rider.
6) Kaiyako Kagami
- For the good reviews.
7) Priestess Chazee
- For the good reviews and everything else.
Thank you all! I really appreciate it! And honestly, I never thought that the fic would go on beyond 100 chapters (190 chapters in all). I guess this makes this fic a real manga! And I owe it all to you readers!
Anyway, after that, I took a big rest from fic-writing, and during the rest, I decided to try something else, and there I come up with an idea and a new fic. And this time I decided to go back to the roots of making another DSQ fic.
This time I'll be doing a fic that'll be quite similar to the Koudoutai Trilogy, by introducing a brand new set of characters (villains to be exact), unlike last time where the characters are taken straight from a live-action TV .
Listed below are the following elements that will be new here:
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New Villains:
As I've stated, I'll be introducing new villains for this fic. They'll be giving DDS a handful of headaches as they'll be one step ahead of the detectives.
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The F4:
They'll be the guest characters here, and the main story of this fic. I got this idea after accidentally seeing the footages of the live action Japanese drama "Hana Yori Dango." a few months ago.
Three years ago, in 2004, the entire household was glued to the Taiwanese version titled "Meteor Garden", and I admit that I got hooked to it. After learning that it was based on the manga of the same name, I decided to watch it since the plot was similar to the original. It was during my two-month rest that I got the idea of having them integrated in this fic as a new idea popped into my head, and that having them being "hunted" by Class Q made me a bit thrilled.
And hence here they are.
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Two New DDS Sections:
Since Koudoutai Part 1: The New Enemy, Class C has been dominating in the last four fics, and I realized that I have to introduce new sections since DDS is a huge academy. Since only Class Q and A are the only sections introduced in the manga and anime, I decided to explore other means.
In this fic, I'll be introducing not one, but two new DDS sections. While I can't tell you at this point who are the new sections or who the students are, here are the hints: They'll be borrowed from other anime series that have card-theme motifs, and that they're young as our DDS heroes.
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OC (Original Character) Kyo Renjou:
He is one of my creations, and a very pivotal character in DSQ fanfics that I've written. He's the younger, twin brother of Kyuu, and the bad-ass of the Renjou family. His profile and origins can be viewed in my previous fic, Rise Of The Orphenochs (chapter 100).
If you're too lazy see that fic, or wanted to concentrate here, I'll provide you a brief description on Kyo:
- Kyo is the younger twin brother of Kyuu. He was born two minutes after Kyuu was delivered. While spending the week in the incubator of the nursery, one of Saturou Renjou's enemies managed to get into the hospital and kidnapped Kyo, and after getting far, he intended to kill him as a way
to exact revenge, but a passing businessman prevented it from happening. Rather than returning the infant to his parents, the businessman, who's name is Kyoji Murakami, took Kyo under his wing and made him his semi-right-hand man (which is inspired from the anime Samurai-X, where Makoto Shishio took in Soujiro Seta as his assistant).
Kyo grew up to be a tough-talking, street-smart teen who is unaware of his true parentage until meeting up with Kyuu.
Kyo and Kyuu started as enemies while under Murakami's employ, until he learned of his true heritage and became DDS' important allies in stopping the revived Pluto and the corrupt corporation, SMART Brain (from Kamen Rider 555).
Since then, Kyo slowly learned more about his dad, and is now getting his life back to normal. He'll be here in this fic and will be an integral part of this story, and be part of DDS.
Unlike Kyuu, Kyo is quite different in terms of attitude. While Kyuu is fun-loving a a pervert sometimes, Kyo tends to take things seriously. He also has a habit of swearing when agitated or under pressure, but he shares his twin brother's sense of justice and looks out for his friends as well.
And…he'll be Yukihira Sakurako's love interest.
And lastly, this fic will be strictly T for the following reasons:
Violence
- No detective story would be complete if there are no violent elements. Aside from the fact that some key elements will have action parts, it'll be a bit violent.
Blood & Gore
- The upcoming chapters will depict how some murders are being carried out, and you might not follow this fic well considering the gruesome details.
Drama, Love and Betrayal
- Another first in making a new fic. Aside from the romance part, there will be some heart-warming scenes and a couple of backstabbing elements. You'll soon see what I mean.
Other than that, the real story will commence much later in this chapter. Until then, see you!
The Prequel...
Oh yeah, check out my first Hana Yori Dango fic, as that will serve as the prequel of this fic, and the title is called "Prelude To Terror". They're connected so if you have time, check it out.
And now then…let the story begin!
Before We Begin...
This fic will be branched into four story arcs. As of now I managed to complete the first story arc, but the rest will soon follow. What you're about to read is the first one, which is about the introduction to the new villains.
You're now reading the first story arc of this fic, which is:
- Finding The F-4.
Disclamer:
- Detective School Q is owned by Studio Pierrot
- Hana Yori Dango is owned by Yoko Kamio and Toei Animation
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It was late in the morning, about 3:30 am to be precise. At the Renjou Residence, at the boys' bedroom, the scene shows three beds lined up almost together, with a few millimeters of space. Near the window was Kyuu sleeping in his bed, and in the middle was Kyo, Kyuu's twin brother. Ryu Amakusa got his own bed courtesy of Kyo, who earned a lot of money thanks to his part-time job as a transporter. His bed was near the door of the bedroom.
Kyuu was slowly roused from his sleep when a light shone in front of him, and as he got up, he saw a young, four-year old girl in a white dress standing in front of him, and she looked quite familiar. The leader of Class Q rubbed his eyes as he soon got his bearings, and wondered in surprise at how this little girl sneaked inside his locked room.
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Episode 01: Otome Kara no Dori-mu
Kyuu became a bit alarmed at who this girl is and why is she here. He was a bit surprised to see that Ryu and Kyo weren't awake. He looked at the room's door, and saw that it was still locked. He peered at the window, and saw that it was still locked tight. He turned at the girl, and was surprised at her appearance.
Her facial feature was similar to that of Megumi Minami, having the same hairstyle (color pink with pigtails), but her eyes were identical to that of Kyuu's. She began to step onto Kyuu's bed and sat on his lap. And they stared at each other for a long time, and finally the girl spoke.
"Otosan…".
Kyuu blinked his eyes, and couldn't believe his ears as the little girl in front of him called him "daddy".
"Otosan?? Why did you call me that?? Who are you??" Kyuu asked in surprise. The little girl blinked and finally gave her reply.
"My name is Kumi. I'm your daughter. I was supposed to be born from my mommy, who gave me my name, which is derived from the letter "K", which is your name's first letter, and from the other name, "Megumi", which is my Okasan's name. However, Oji-sama Ryu was possessed at that time, and unintentionally hit Okasan's tummy, and that caused me to be aborted.".
Kyuu stared in shock as the memory of Megumi being pregnant and got caught in the crossfire returned, and realized that the girl in front of him was his unborn child. Had Ryu not been under Pluto's influence, the girl in front him would've been alive and be here now. He slowly hugged Kumi who turned out to be his first child.
"Kumi…you…you're my daughter…".
Kyuu was emotionally overwhelmed, as for the first time, as he realized that he was the father of his first child. He was full of regret that he wasn't able to save her. Kumi looked up at her dad and smiled.
"Otosan…I don't blame you or Oji-sama Ryu for what happened. Kami-Sama sent me down here so that you could see me since I was unborn. He also said to give you a message. Enjoy life, and love Okasan with your heart and soul. And grandpa said that you should be a great detective like he is. And when the time comes, I'll be born to you and Okasan, and be your official first child. And please don't leave Okasan. Tell her I'll love her.".
Kumi slowly disappears from his sight, and Kyuu did nothing but watches his first child dissipating before his eyes. Tears fell as she bid him goodbye.
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The scene shifts back to Kyuu's room, for what happened just now turned out to be a dream. Kyuu slowly sat up after experiencing that dream, and recalled the events. He stared at the wall like a zombie as the memories of that dream slowly absorbed him. Ryu and Kyo, who were already up and fixing their bed, noticed their roommate, and decided to check on him.
"Hey, nii-san…you okay?"
Kyo queries his twin brother, while Ryu observes his Class Q classmate, and notices the look on his eyes. Mrs. Renjou entered the room to tell the three boys that breakfast is ready, and saw Kyuu's look, and approached him.
"Son…is there something wrong…?".
Tears fell from his eyes and slowly burst out crying. Everyone inside the bedroom was surprised when the elder Renjou told them his dream.
"I…I saw my daughter…my unborn child is my first daughter…!".
"Hush, Kyuu…I think this is a miracle…normally situations like that never occur…I believe that your father must've asked Kami-sama to let her see you this one-time, and…Ryu…don't go out sulking. Pluto did this to them, not you. So please don't you dare say it's your fault.", was Mrs. Renjou's reaction, while hugging her eldest son. Ryu remained silent, but was still sadden on how Kyuu lost his first child. Kyo sneaked his way out of the room, unable to take this scene. And when he's outside, tears fall from his eyes, but suppresses himself from crying out, for he was unwilling to show his emotional weakness, as he vowed to be strong.
"Dammit, Kyo…stop crying! You're not a baby! I have to be strong for the guys! Stop crying!!"
He mentally wills himself to stop shedding tears as he faces the wall, sympathizing with his elder twin brother.
At an apartment within Tokyo, The Minami family members were inside Megumi's room, and were comforting her at the best of their abilities, after being told that she had dreamt of her first child.
"Hush, dear…I believe that Kami-sama has a reason for this. Perhaps now isn't the right time for you to start a family of your own just yet. Think of this as a blessing.", were the wise words of her mom, Mrs Minami. Meg, however, was still emotionally distraught, for she has finally let out her maternal instincts, feeling that her newly-found motherhood was taken away.
"M-my baby…my baby…Kumi was my first daughter…oh why was she taken from me…AARRGGHH! Damn you, Pluto! I HOPE YOU ROT IN HELL!!! ARRGHH!!!!". Megumi cried harder and was screaming and kicking her heart out, and her dad and elder sister went to her side, trying to comfort her, and after an hour, she finally simmer down.
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A/N: This is no joke. Megumi did get pregnant, and Kyuu is the father, but due to tragic circumstances, she had to undergo emergency abortion by doctors in order to save her life.
To know more about this fact, here are the sources, which are in my previous fanfic:
- Rise Of The Orphenochs, Chapter 113;
- Rise Of The Orphenochs, Chapter 122;
- Rise Of The Orphenochs, Chapter 145-149
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Two hours later, the time now is 10:00 am. Kyo was at the garage cleaning the Side Basher, while Ryu went to the secret basement to check on his Jet Sliger while Kyuu was a the living room, as he was slowly coming to accept what happened before, and was willing to let go. Kyo entered the house and Megumi followed.
"Nii-san…you got a visitor."
Kyuu and Megumi looked at each other, and he realized why shewas here. He took the initiative and invited her to her room. Kyo looks on as the couple went upstairs, and sighed as he sees that a drama scene was about to unfold. He went outside to resume cleaning the Jet Sliger, while Ryu emerges from the secret basement just to see the couple going upstairs. He went to the garage and talked to Kyo.
"Kyo…do you…do you really meant about what you said…that I'm innocent of…"
His queries were interrupted when Kyo whacked the blue-haired bishounen on the head.
"Baka! You're treating me like a cassette recorder! How many times must I remind you that you were under Pluto's hypnosis! Thanatos made you kill Kumi…not you. So better drop it or Kumi will haunt you!"
At that point, Kinta and Daisuke came by the Renjou residence and overheard the conversation, and decided to join in.
"Kyo's right, pretty boy…you were unaware of what happened, and be thankful you still get to live normally up to now. I'm sure Kami-sama has absolved you of your past actions. That's all that matters. Right now, you have a lot of catching up to do, since you missed out a lot of lessons at DS." was Kinta's reply.
"Hey, Daisuke…V-Mon don't see Kyuu here." "He's still inside…" Daisuke replied.
"Nii-san's inside his room with Megumi and both are now trying to accept the fact that Kumi appeared to them and that they have to let go of the past." Daisuke grinned and said, "And maybe after that they'll smooch-a-looch and…". "Don't you assume…" Kyo growled, believing that Kyuu and Megumi were too serious at the moment to go through that.
At the bedroom, Kyuu managed to calm a sobbing Megumi, persuading her to let go and moved on.
"Meg…I'm sure that Kami-sama allowed this to happen…perhaps now isn't the time to starta family yet. Right now, we keep this relationship strong and after a few years we get married for real."
After a few minutes, she slowly accepted this and looked at her boyfriend, and Kyuu did the same. After staring at each other, they slowly kissed each other and stood up, slowly discarding their clothes and explored each others' body. He later put on his protection and made love to Megumi, which took almost 12 minutes as they both let out their sorrows and showing their love for each other. After that they lay on the bed and covered themselves with the blanket, and stared at the ceiling, embracing each other.
Outside, Ryu agreed with Kyo's statement, reasoning that the couple is too emotionally drained to do the you-know-what, but Kinta jokingly stated that Kyuu might use that as an excuse, and Kyo glared at the eldest member of Class Q, and said,
"Either you knock it off or…".
V-Mon looked up at the window above them and his nose wriggled.
"V-Mon smells "Eros", coming from upstairs.".
Kyo then thought of what V-Mon meant, and Kinta and Daisuke exchanged a high-five clap. Ryu led the gang towards their room to see if what V-Mon meant is true or not. As they opened the door, they saw Kyuu and Meg lying on bed, covered only with the blanket.
"Uhh…hi, guys. ". "Can't get enough of each other, huh?" Kinta grinned, but Kyuu defended himself and his girlfriend from Kinta's teasing, reasoning that circumstances lead them to this. Kyo entered the room and was visibly shaken by what he saw.
"My bed…YOU JUST SOILED MY F- -KING BED!".
Kyuu and Megumi realized that they were on Kyo's bed, and he realized that he hasn't removed his protection. As he struggles to take it off, he nearly fell off the bed but Meg caught him. As they looked towards the door, they were surprised to see that the protection went to Kyo's head, and the contents spilled all over him. Kyuu quickly apologizes, but made a stupid comment after.
"Ehehehe…I'm sorry about that. Hey! You wanna join us? If you like…we can do a threesome!" "Kyuu!!"
Meg shrieked at her lover's comment. Ryu blushed at those words while Kinta and Daisuke bursts into laughter, but Kyo wasn't amused by this, as steam evaporated from his head, ears and nostrils.
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Lunchtime…
Mrs. Renjou and Ryu were carrying a pair of trays as they were about to have lunch, and noticed a rather eerie mood surrounding the table. At the far center, Kyo was silent, his arms crossed and eyes closed, as he was still pissed at what Kyuu had just said. At the left side are Kyuu and Megumi, who were quiet, and their faces were covered with bruises and lumps. At the right side, Kinta and Daisuke also have the same facial bruises, and a pair of black eyes.
"Oww…you're so hot-headed…couldn't you take a joke…?" Kyuu tried to rebut, but fell silent as his twin brother sent an evil eye at his direction. "And why did you pummel us as well??" Kinta complained.
(looking at Kyuu) "If you hadn't soil my bed…AND my head with your seed, AND asked me to have sex with you…look, what do you take me for??? A porn star??!! (looking at Kinta and Daisuke) AND if you two dimwits didn't burst out laughing, I wouldn't have smashed your f- -king heads in one blow!"
Mrs. Renjou sighed and told everyone to have lunch, and told them about what to do this week. It was then that Kyuu stood up and made an announcement.
"Hey, Kyo…remember the DDS study guide I gave you? You better read them as I'm going to enroll you at DDS." "Are you serious??" Kyo exclaimed. "Yup." was Kyuu's reply.
To Be Continued…
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Kesenai Tsumi by Nana Kitade
(1st Ending song from Fullmetal Alchemist)
Itsumo no shisen ni kimi ga ite kokyuu ga dekiru Chippoke na boku wa kurikaesu ayamachi bakari Mayowazu ni Kono ai wo shinji ikiteyuku Ano hi ushinatta aijou ni setsunasa wo oboe Tatoe moshi nani ga gisei demo Tada hitotsu shinjita Muryoku demo kono sadame Tsuyoku ikiteyuku Moshi tatoe kimi to kono mama Mayowazu ni Kono ai wo shinji ikiteyuku Mayowazu ni kono sadame Ikiru ikiteyuku
Boku ni totte nara Sore dake de
Mou Juubun na hazu na no ni
Dorehodo tsuyosa wo te ni shitara
Nani mo kizutsukezu sumu no?
Fusagaranu kizuguchi mo gyu'tto dakishimete
Futari wa aruki-tsuzukeru Ato ni wa modorenai kara
Ima demo kono mune no oku Kesenai tsumi wa itamu kedo
DARLING
Boku wa senmei na kono sora no aosa ni sukoshi tomadotte
Kimi no massugu na me ni utsuru setsuna ni saita hana no iro
Te wo musubu taion wa zutto tokeatte
Dattara issou no koto seotta batsu nara tsurakute mo
Sekai no nami ni sakarau dake da to shite mo...
Fusagaranu kizuguchi mo gyu'tto dakishimete
Kimi to nara eien mo kitto tsunagatte
Futari de tada mae wo mite dou ni mo naranakutatte
Soredemo kanarazu kimi wo kono te de mamori-tsuzukeru
The title of that episode means "Daughter From The Dream".
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Preview:
Check back next chapter to see if he's up to the exams…
