Chapter 1: The Beginning of Everything

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Azabu Elementary, 6th Grade:

A young boy was sitting in his seat waiting on a friend to come into the room like she always did at this time of day. The young boy was about fourteen years old and had brown messy hair that parted in the front and was sort of spiky in back; he had brown eyes and liked to wear a traditional Chinese style. The outfit was a dark gray kimono like shirt that split up the sides to his thighs and he wore white pants under the long kimono like shirt. He wore black shoes without any socks though he did wear them in the winter but it was close to summer and it was rather hot outside.

A young girl came into the room right on cue and looked around until her eyes settled on the boy sitting by the window in the classroom. The young girl was about thirteen with brown hair that was tied into two pigtails sometimes braids with orange ribbons. She had brown eyes and dark colored skin; she wore a traditional Chinese style outfit much like the boy. She wore a teal colored shirt with an orange collar and zipper; the cuffs of her sleeves were also orange. She wore dark teal colored pants with orange cuffs at the bottom of the pants, she wore dark blue slip on shoes with orange bottoms.

Once her eyes settled on the young boy she proceeded to glare at him which was nothing new to the boy. Some of his classmates saw the girl in the doorway glaring at their classmate and turned to see him smirking at the young girl.

"Hey Ryuga it looks like she's mad at you again." One of the boys said as the others looked up to see the young girl glaring at Ryuga.

"What did you do this time Ryuga?" A girl said as she turned to look at him with a frown.

"I have done nothing to her as of yet." Ryuga said with a smirk.

"Oh yeah I beg to differ buddy, you've been talking trash about me again." The girl in the doorway said as she stomped into the classroom and over to Ryuga.

"Please don't fight in the classroom again or have you forgotten last time you nearly broke everything in the room not to mention hurt some of us." Another boy said with a sigh.

"I wouldn't have to fight with him constantly if he'd stop talking trash about me." The young girl said with a growl.

"What is it that you think I said this time Thalia?" Ryuga said with a smirk, this was the norm everyday at noon when it was lunch time Thalia would come over to his classroom and start a fight with him though he'd sometimes start it.

"You said I'd never be able to get a date because I'm too tough and boys are scared of me." Thalia said with a frown and she folded her arms and pouted.

"I said no such thing Thalia, someone obviously thinks this is some kind of cruel joke. I may pick on you but I'd never say anything as degrading as that." Ryuga said with an angry look on his face.

"If you didn't say it who could have said such a horrible thing about me?" Thalia said with a frown.

"I don't know but I intend to find out." Ryuga said as he got up and brushed past Thalia and headed for the door.

"Wait Ryuga how do you intend to find this person there are like fifty thousand students in this school not to mention it could have come from anywhere." Thalia said as she ran after Ryuga whom merely ignored her last comment.

Thalia followed Ryuga through the hallways of the school trying to get him to reconsider his proposal of finding out whom it was that said those things about her. They spent all of lunchtime with Thalia trying to get Ryuga to reconsider and Ryuga tearing through the school trying to find the loser. Soon the bell rang so both headed towards their own classrooms.

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Azabu Elementary, Schoolyard:

After classes were over and everyone was let out Thalia was one of the last to leave the building and along with Thalia was Ryuga. Ever since her outburst about someone talking badly about her Ryuga had been in a foul mood the rest of the day and his friends all came to her to try and calm him down. They were currently walking home together with Thalia's little brother Akira.

Akira was Thalia's eight years old brother and he went to the same school as her though he was in the building for the younger students. He was a short child with spiky brown hair though he had magenta colored bangs which often were mistaken for dyed but was his natural color. He wore a traditional Chinese style outfit that was a light purple color. He had short sleeves that were a darker purple then the rest of his clothes, his vest like shirt was a light purple with yellow snaps that went to the side of the shirt and he had a dark purple cuff around his waist. He had yellow cuffs on the short sleeves of the vest like shirt. He wore a white long sleeved shirt under his vest and purple pants, he had on black colored shoes with white socks.

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Azabu, Tokyo, Streets:

"Um Thalia, Ryuga-san seems to be in a bad mood. I heard from Amy that he was crashing through the school trying to find someone." Akira whispered to his sister.

"Yeah someone said something very bad about me today and he was trying to help me." Thalia said as she patted her brother on the head.

"Ryuga it's ok really I don't care anymore I'm just glad it wasn't you that said that. If it was you'd still be eating pavement." Thalia said with a smirk as she punched Ryuga in the arm causing the boy to cringe and glare at her.

"Don't you care that someone said that about you? If it were me I'd want to pummel them into the ground." Ryuga said.

"Relax Ryu-kun we'll find out in due time and when I do I'll get even with them." Thalia said as she put up a fist in the air only to have someone take her fist in their hand.

Thalia, Ryuga and Akira looked up to see a young man holding onto Thalia's hand with a wide smile on his face as he starred at her.

"Um…excuse me but can you please let go of my hand. Who are you anyways?" Thalia said.

"Excuse me but my name is Kyuuta and I saw you from up the street and couldn't help but come over to see you. Will you go out with me please." Kyuuta said as he kissed Thalia's hand causing Thalia to blush.

Kyuuta was a tall teen that had blonde hair that was messy and spiky, he had golden blonde eyes too and always seemed to have a smile on his face. He wore a dark gray long sleeved shirt with a zipped up light red short sleeved shirt that had dark red sleeves, he wore black pants and brown slip on shoes. He was at least fifteen years old and was considered a Lady's man because he liked anything young and in a skirt.

Ryuga growled as he grabbed Thalia and pushed her to the side then glared a Kyuuta as he said, "Why the hell are you all over her when you just met her?"

"What's the matter little boy are you her boyfriend or something." Kyuuta said with a smirk as he turned and winked at Thalia causing Thalia to blush and look away.

"Ryuga and Thalia dating that's a laugh this two can't stand each other, they're always fighting." Akira said with a smile causing Ryuga to glare at him.

"Oh really then there's nothing stopping me from dating her, so what about it Thalia will you grace me with your presence?" Kyuuta said with a smile as he took Thalia's hands again.

"Um…let me get back to you ok um…Kyuuta was it?" Thalia said with a deep blush on her cheeks.

"Ok then it's a future date my dear, here's my phone number give me a call anytime you wish to see me and I'll come." Kyuuta said as he kissed her on the forehead then turned and smirked at Ryuga whom simply glared at Kyuuta.

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Azabu, Tokyo, Soudou Residence:

After Kyuuta left Ryuga turned to Thalia and said, "Why the hell did you let him talk to you like that, hold your hand and kiss you?"

"Wha…I'm sorry what did you say Ryu-kun?" Thalia said dizzy from the closeness of Kyuuta.

Ryuga was about to comment when they arrived at Thalia's house and Akira ran up the front lawn and to the door as Thalia went to follow only to be stopped by Ryuga grabbing her arm and turning her around to face him.

"What the hell is your problem you get all mushy for a guy that you just met and probably will never met again. What's your deal." Ryuga said with a scowl.

"Um he's the first guy that ever said he wanted to go out with me and I kinda lost my senses when he held my hand a kissed my forehead." Thalia said with a sigh as she went into her house.

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Azabu, Tokyo, Minatani Residence:

Ryuga growled as he stalked down the street headed for his house, once he got to his house he got out his key and turned the handle and walked inside then collapsed onto the couch with an angry sigh. At that moment his young cousin came bounding down the stairs having made it home before him.

"Ryuga-san what's the matter with you? Did you and Thalia get into another fight?" his cousin asked as she came over.

"Meilin leave me alone I don't feel like talking about it right now." Ryuga said with a frown as he turned his head away from Meilin.

Meilin was about ten years old though she acted more mature than her age though she liked to mess with her cousin and friends. She had long black hair that she left down with a single red rose hairpin; she wore a traditional kimono that was a red color with white cranes on it. She wore a lime green belt around the waist of the kimono that tied in a big bow in back of the kimono.

"Awww…why not come on you'll feel better once to talk about it. Tell me everything that happened today." Meilin said with a smile.

"Fine someone said that Thalia would never be able to get a date because all the boys were scared of her." Ryuga said with a growl.

"Poor Thalia I can see why you're upset she must have been so upset I bet she cried. I know I'd cry if that ever happened to me." Meilin said with a sigh.

"Too bad Thalia is nothing like you Mei because she didn't cry at all more like she wanted to beat the crap out of whoever said it." Ryuga said with a small smile.

"Did she want to beat the crap out of whoever said it or did you dear cousin?" Meilin said with a knowing smirk on her face.

"So what if I did care, it wouldn't matter to her apparently any male that says nice things about her is good enough." Ryuga said with disdain.

"Oh this sounds juicy what happened that has you so riled Ryuga?" Meilin said with a smirk.

Nothing leave me alone…" Ryuga said as he got up and headed up the stairs.

"What's his deal? I know I can call Thalia later and get her to spill." Meilin said as she skipped up the stairs to her room.

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Asakusa District, Tokyo:

Thalia and Akira were spending their Saturday afternoon in the downtown district with its old-school atmosphere that was like walking into the age of samurai. There were lots of stores they wished to hit plus they had to go shopping for their dinner tonight since their uncle would be too busy to cook for them. They were currently heading to the Sensoji Temple since it was the oldest shrine in all of Tokyo and they were going to pray for their parents. Their parents had died today three years ago and every year on this day they would go to Sensoji Temple and pray for their parents then go visit their parent's grave.

They were almost at the shrine steps when they bumped into a young man that was walking along the road. The young man looked about fifteen and had light brown hair that was spiky and messy; he had brown eyes and fair skin. He wore a brown jacket that had its collar up and a short sleeved blackish gray shirt under the jacket. He wore dark gray pants with three yellow lines coming up the side and yellow cuffs at the bottom; he wore plain black shoes. The teen glared at Thalia as she bumped into him and the force of the bump made her fall backwards to the ground with a 'thud'.

"Look where you're going next time girly." Was all the teen said as he continued to walk down the street without looking back once.

"That was very rude of him, Thalia are you all right?" Akira said as he looked at his sister.

Thalia got up and growled, "The nerve of that idiot to tell me to watch where I'm going when he ran into me. The next time I see that guy he'll pay."

"Um…Thalia I don't think you're ever going to see that guy again so lets' continue because we have a lot to do today." Akira said as he started to walk up the shrine stairs with Thalia following behind.

After praying for their parents well being Thalia and Akira proceed to head to the cemetery to visit their parent's grave. They had purchased flowers for the graves as well as some candles to place in front of their parent's tombstone.

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Karakura, Tokyo, Cemetery:

Thalia and Akira had just made it to the cemetery when they noticed someone waiting at the entrance to the cemetery. The teen looked familiar and it took both a couple minutes to figure out that is the Kyuuta standing there. Once he took notice of them he came running over to them and smiled a big wide smile as he took Thalia's hand again.

"I was told you'd be here Thalia so I came to see you." Kyuuta said as he kissed her forehand causing Thalia to blush.

"Um…what are you doing here Kyuuta-san I didn't think I'd see you so soon." Thalia said.

"It's been a whole week my dear Thalia and you never called me back so I figured I'd come to see if you'd made up your mind." Kyuuta said.

"Can this wait another day Kyuuta you see we have plans today that are just for the two of us." Thalia said sadly.

"What do you mean by that; why are you at this cemetery anyways?" Kyuuta asked.

"Our parents are buried here and we visit them every year on the 15th of May because that is the day they passed away." Akira said.

"I'm sorry to hear that Thalia and Akira but is it ok if I come with you two?" Kyuuta said.

The siblings looked at each other then back at Kyuuta and Thalia said, "It's normally just a day for the family, our uncle usually comes with us but he was busy so I guess it's okay if you come."

As the three were talking a familiar light brown haired teen rounded the corner and noticed Kyuuta and the two kids from before talking. The teen glared at Kyuuta then proceed to turn and walk away before the others noticed him but he wasn't fast enough as Kyuuta turned and smiled as he called.

"Kou-kun is that you come here and meet my friend." Kyuuta said more like yelled at the other teen.

The teen called Kouta turned around and glared at Kyuuta then turned his glare on Thalia, said nothing but came closer anyways. Once he was close enough Kyuuta put his hand around Kouta and gave the boy a hug to which Kouta simply shrugged Kyuuta's hand off.

"What's the matter Kou-kun don't tell me you're still mad at me? I told you that she was the one that was all over me not the other way around." Kyuuta said with a sly grin.

"That's not important anymore what's done is done but tell me do you know this girl?" Kouta asked as he stared at Thalia.

"Yes she is to be my girlfriend Kou-kun isn't she just too cute?" Kyuuta said as he hugged Thalia causing the young girl to blush.

"Oh really so she's your newest victim then, poor girl has no idea what she's getting herself into." Kouta said with a frown.

"Um…I never said I'd go out with you Kyuuta-san and I don't think I'm ready to date someone I just met once." Thalia said as she slipped out of Kyuuta's arms.

"If you don't mind Akira and I have something important to do so if you'd please excuse us." Thalia said as she took Akira's hand and walked into the cemetery.

"That's just plain rude the little brat we were in the middle of a conversation and she just up and left." Kouta said with a frown.

"She does have something important to do Kou come if you wish to see what's so important to her." Kyuuta said as he walked into the cemetery.

Kouta followed Kyuuta into the cemetery and he looked to see Thalia and Akira standing before a tombstone with Thalia laying flowers in a vase at the base of the stone and lighting candles that were to the side of the vase. Kouta then saw Thalia turn towards Akira as the boy had his head down and his hand covering his eyes. Thalia pulled the young boy into her arms and he began to sob into her chest with Thalia soothingly rubbing the boys back. Upon seeing Thalia comforting her little brother Kouta couldn't help but blush and turned away from the touching seen.

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Azabu, Tokyo, Soudou Residence:

The next day Thalia and Ryuga were in the Dojo of Thalia's house practicing for the intermediate Tournament that was in a few weeks . Ryuga was of course winning the fight yet again with Thalia sweating and Akira cheering them both on. Thalia's uncle was the judge and watching to see how much both children had improved.

"That's enough for today you two come inside and rest please." Thalia's Uncle said.

"Yes, master Sendou!" both children said as they came into the house and Thalia collapsed onto the floor with a pillow under her head.

"It was too hot to be practicing like we were, it's almost summer for crying out loud doesn't he know it gets really muggy in May and June." Thalia complained as she grabbed the TV remote.

"Are we complaining about a little heat? I thought you were tougher than that Thalia but I guess I was wrong." Ryuga said with a smirk causing Thalia to glare at him as she turned the TV on.

Akira just smiled as he grabbed his game system and turned it on, once he turned it on he heard a strange beeping sound and all of a sudden three mysterious devices came from his system and landed on the table with a thud. Thalia whom was resting on the floor and Ryuga looked up at the sound of the thud and sat up to look at the table.

"Akira when did you get new toys? Where did those things come from?" Thalia said.

" I didn't get new toys these things just came from my game system I think I broke it." Akira said with a frown.

Ryuga picked up one of the devices and examined it turning it this way and that and poking at the buttons on it. The device began to beep wildly causing everyone to cover their ears from the loud ringing of the device.

"Ryuga you idiot what did you do to that thing?" Thalia demanded.

"Nothing I simply pressed some buttons that's all." Ryuga said with a frown.

The beeping finally stopped and the device began to shine with a strange power as the other two devices on the table began to glow as well.

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Karakura, Tokyo, Hoshino Residence:

Kyuuta was currently on the computer updating his webpage and checking his e-mail when a strange light appeared from the computer screen blinding everything in its path as a small device came out of the screen and into Kyuuta's open hand. Once the light disappeared Kyuuta looked at his hand and saw that he was holding a small device that looked kind of like a mini iPod. All of a sudden the device began to beep loudly as the device light up.

Meanwhile Kouta was in his room playing a racing video game and had just won the race when a mysterious light appeared from the TV and engulfed his room blinding him. When he opened his eyes his game was back on with the winner's screen and he spotted a small device beside his controller. Kouta picked the device up and it began to beep wildly as the device light up.

To be continued: