So, I assumed it's probably due to the fact that this story is new, but my story went mostly unnoticed. Hopefully, LordLenne will accept the series so this storyline can become noticed. However, this story has just begun! Let's do this!

Amethyst: Thanks so much! I'm glad people like what I'm trying to do. I just love when people go out of the way to boost my self-esteem like that. *hug* :3

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Chapter 2: A Friendship Develops

"So, Lucas. What do you like to do when you're free?" Ness asked.

"Um, mostly art. I sometimes like to code on computers, like Java and stuff, but yeah..." Lucas prattled. "I'm a nerd, I know." he said quickly.

"No, no. I can totally get behind that. I'm a fan of baseball myself. I play for the school team, the Onett Octopi." Ness said, with reassurance. During this talk, a few burly guys dressed in purple baseball uniforms walked in.

They looked nothing like Ness, who had a rather small build, yet slightly muscular arms. Now that Lucas took a closer look, he realized how tan Ness was, probably since he spends hours in the sun, practicing swings. Overall, Ness definitely looked hardwired for speed, yet he could probably still pack a punch. Not a force to mess with.

"Ness, who's your friend?" the one in the front said. He was rather tan, too.

"Oh yeah! Luke, TL, TL, Luke." Ness said, introducing both to each other. Luke? Is this the start of a friendship?

"Nice to meet ya! You're going to Onett High, right?" TL said, rather interested. Lucas nodded. "Nice! Me and Ness can help you get registered. You look like a senior, like us. That true?"

"Y-yeah. And that would be cool," Lucas said, shocked at the kind gesture. Jocks were always so mean to him...

"So, TL, whatcha up to?" Ness asked.

"Just telling you that practice is in an hour," TL remarked, "But knowing you, you probably already knew that."

"You bet I did." Ness exclaimed proudly. Ness reached down in his bag to extract a rather simple baseball cap, a red one with a blue bill.

"I see you never fail to bring your lucky cap," TL said jokingly, "Even if you aren't wearing it."

"Are you kidding? I would never forget it." Ness said seriously while donning it on his head. He suited it well. Reaching the bottom of his smoothie, Lucas stood up and threw it away. Returning, he realized he had to go too.

"I-I guess it's time for me to leave," Lucas said, actually disappointed, "Bye."

"Aww... let's meet up outside the front doors of the school tomorrow, okay?" Ness decides.

"Sounds great. See ya then." Lucas replies. He starts walking out the door when he notices a hand on his shoulder. TL whispers to him.

"Hey, Luke. I know what you're trying to do. But note- Ness is SO out of your league. You got that?" TL says protectively. "See you tomorrow."

The plot thickens! Is there something brewing underneath the surface? This is only the beginning, but there you go. Chapter 2 of this epic series! Don't forget to leave a review and a favorite!

So, I have a question. Is anybody artistically inclined? That's right. I need cover art, and I'm hoping someone can help me since my drawing skills are trash. Send me your submission at triplecard333 at Gmail. Thanks!

Next chapter, "An Encounter of the Worst Kind", is coming out tomorrow. (April 18, 2015)