Chapter 2

A New Classmate

I woke up to the sunlight coming out of my windows and got up from my bed and went to the bathroom. I decided to just put a white tee on and some black jeans. I brushed my hair out. I looked at the clock and it read 7:15 am. I am amazed I got up earlier then usual. I wanted to watch TV so I went downstairs to see my dad drinking coffee and reading the news on the weather.

"Good Morning dad" I said to him giving him a hug and kiss on the cheek.

"Good Morning Button!" He said happily.

I went to the refrigerator instead and grabbed some grapefruit.

"I knew you were going to get that." Dad said without getting his eyes off the paper.

"What? The grape fruit? Of course!" I said happily. I got a knife to open up the hard shelled fruit. As I was cutting I felt something furry walk around my legs. I looked down and saw the cutest kitten ever. "The kitty is so cute! Where did you get him?"

"Part of surprise mark three" he said as he folded the paper up and started to put his green tie on with his grey suit. Not really answering my question.

"What surprise?" I said wide eyed as I picked up the white furry kitten.

"You will see tonight." He exclaimed opening his arms wide. Wanting a hug before he left.

"Okay," I said as I held the kitty and hugged dad at the same time. "So is the kitty a boy or a girl?" I asked.

"Girl"

"Okay and its name?"

"Julie Pearl"

"What a pretty name" I said to myself.

"Well I'll be back at five stay in the house explore, and maybe go outside in the neighborhood and meet your new neighbors for a little bit. Just take note that some are probably at work or school." Then he handed me the house keys. "Don't ever, ever, and ever, loose them" he said in a stern voice.

"Okay I will" I sarcastically said.

He laughed a little. Then kissed me on the head and left. I decided to tour the house a little. There were four bed rooms. All upstairs, with a bathroom attached to all of them pus on downstairs by the kitchen. The stairs had fourteen steps on them. There was cream carpeting in the living room. With a pretty good sized TV. And sage green couches and chairs with a little kitten bed around the stairs. The kitchen as green and white floor titles and green marble on the counter tops with white oak on the bottom then there was a computer room on the other side of the kitchen with windows surrounding it and I same a trampoline in the back. I also saw Julie Pearl's food bowl. I filled it up and put Julie down so she can eat. I noticed that the house was a lot cleaner too. Then I went into the living room and watched TV. Something I haven't done in three years I believe, last time I watched it me and my three best friends were watching the news before we got swept in to some worlds and were separated. I remember that I met Sora, Goofy, Donald, and met many worlds with them just to save his two best friends. It was fun though. Right now he and his friends, Riku and Kairi are back at Destiny Islands I think, but Sora text me that he was going to leave again. I saw that Date my Mom was on MTV I always loved that channel!

Yesterday

Mariah POV

Mom and I just entered this new city in Japan, looking for a new life out of Germany. My mom wanted a new job and wanted to live with her boyfriend, Travis Ace, who she has been dating for the past three years. He is a traveler and a retired general and now vice president of a company, I talked with him a couple times on the computer, he seems nice and like a dad I always wanted.

Besides possibly having a new dad I'm going to start eighth grade, I missed the first couple weeks but I went there for a tour yesterday all the teachers seemed nice. Nicer then the nuns at my school. The school had uniforms but the uniforms are cuter and actually something I would wear outside of school instead of long plaid skirts and old dress tops with a tie. I was going to start tomorrow.

"Mariah, dear look at all the stores here" My mom said pleased, a total shop alcoholic. "Wonderful prices too!"

"Mom if you are thinking about shopping right now can you please take me to my new home first!" I am so excited! I could have a fresh start in everything! The only thing I miss is I can't see my friends for probably forever. My mom just looked overhead. She brushed her blonde pixie length hair with her fingers as she walked up some stairs that lead to a beautiful fountain.

"It's so beautiful" my mom said happily as she rushed toward it. I inspect the fountain and looked at the details. Maybe I'll draw this later. "Come now Mariah, we are almost there" as she grabbed my hand.

About ten minutes later we got to our new home. "Travis!"

"Melody!"

Then they embraced each other. It looked like something out of a movie. So then we toured our house with Travis. I saw my new bedroom. It was pink and white. I went next door and saw another bedroom that looked like mine only it had a balcony and had more gold and lots of purple accents. Was there another girl living here? I asked myself.

"Mariah!" my mom and Travis called up.

"Coming"

We ate lunch and unpacked. At seven Travis was going to take my mom on a date. He told me to just sleep in bed and watch TV. So I did about two hours later. I hit the news and saw a dark angel flying across the screen. The news people called him Phantom Dark and he went into a museum. I was scared actually. I turned off the TV and laid down on my bed staring at the ceiling. I must be dreaming I thought to myself. I decided to paint a still life of the vase of flowers. About an hour later Travis and my mom came home. I went downstairs and saw my mom beaming a smile.

"Guess what hon!" She squealed out

"What?" I asked.

"I'm getting married to Travis" Then she held his hand.

"That's great!" I squealed back.

Then we both had some cake and went to bed. I heard the door open the open and close again later. Must be Travis checking to make sure no burglars were around here. I fell asleep.

Daisuke's POV

As I took a shower and got in my pajamas I climbed up my ladder into my bed. I was so tired. I also thought about Ericka a little. I also was thinking about the new student coming in tomorrow. Our teacher was talking about how we are going to have a new student on Friday. Everyone is pretty excited about the new kid. Then I thought about Dark what is he planning next.

"We are stealing at the museum at 9:00 tomorrow!" Dark said in my head.

"How can you hear me!"

"I can hear your thoughts!"

"How is it possible! Not to mention creepy!"

"Well kind of hard not to hear them when your right there!"

"I don't want you to hear me!"

"Too bad I'm here whether you like it or not!"

Great I thought to myself as Dark just laughed. I can't believe it I'm not safe in my mind from him!

"That's right!" Dark said

"Shut up!"

Dark was silent. I thought he decided to go asleep. I was wrong though he started to talk again after two minutes.

"I'm bored. Can't I just go outside! Why you sleep?" he asked.

"No! I can't sleep knowing your flying around in the sky!"

"Come on! I've been gone for forty years! I want to do something after doing nothing for forty long years!"

"You're so annoying!"

"SO ARE YOU!"

I decided to just ignore him.

"Geez, you're real nice! Just ignore me! Fine I'll go to sleep again!" said angry Dark

Finally.

"I'll be back" Dark said.

This is going to be a long year with Dark.

"You bet it is!"

"Would you shut up already?"

Next Morning

I got up late so I quickly brushed my teeth got my uniform on and went outside with some toast in my mouth. I saw Mr. Ace open his front door in his grey suit.

"Morning, Daisuke" he greeted as he was walking toward his car.

"Morning" I greeted back as I put the toast in my mouth and started to run.

I was almost late as it is. My train for school was late, there were a lot of people walking around. Dark is on TV as I walked passed the electronic store, there were cars everywhere, it was just crazy! I finally made it to class. I sat in my first desk my the window, I looked up at the clock and saw there were about five more minutes till class begin. I heard Risa, the girl I like talk about Dark. I listened,

"Dark is so amazing!" squealed Risa.

"No he isn't! He's just a pervert!" Riku said angrily.

"No he isn't! You haven't even met him!"

Riku looked like she was about to say something but stopped. Then she said, "How would you know he's amazing, when could be nothing but a major horn ball!"

Ouch that had to burn; good thing Dark's not up.

"No he isn't I just know he isn't!" Risa argued back.

"How would you know? You just saw him steal something on TV! That's criminal!"

"He stole for the greater good!"

"WHAT are you stupid? Who would ever steal for the greater good?"

Dark would, I guess.

"Dark would, I just know it!" Risa said romantically. Clasping her hands together.

"You're so stubborn" replied Riku

"You're so harsh"

"You're so naïve"

"You're so judgmental"

Then it continued on with you're so, whatever. I looked outside. Then I heard footsteps coming to me. I turned around and I saw Risa and Riku staring down at me.

"Hey Daisuke" Risa opened up "I was wondering if you would go with me to see Dark" Was this for real? "Riku won't go with me"

"For good reason!" Riku cut in.

"Riku, shush!" Risa growled out as she put her finger in front of her mouth. "Anyway would you?"

I looked at Risa, who gave me huge puppy dog eyes. Then at Risa mouthing 'Don't do it' I don't know what to do, it sounds like Dark is working again tonight so I wouldn't be with her. So I said yes. Why did I do that! What was I thinking!

"You're the best Daisuke!" Risa hugged me.

Oh god what if I turned into Dark! I know stare at Riku! Risa let go of me!

"Arigato" then Risa walked back to her seat.

"Mata ne" Riku said as she walked back to her seat. I noticed it was about time for class, I was surprised that the teacher was not in yet. Some of the annoying guys in our class started to say a bunch of unnecessary things. But they stopped right away when the teacher came in.

"Good morning class, today we have a new student joining us" Ms Lin said as she put a stack of test papers on her desk.

Everyone is silent and listening to Ms Lin.

"She came all the way from Europe. Please welcome Mariah"

Then a beautiful blonde girl came in. She had pale features, long golden blonde straight hair, and looked very fit. She also had bright blue eyes to complete her look. All the boys were in all of her look.

"I came from Germany to be precise" Mariah said politely to Ms Lin.

"Ah Germany, beautiful place. Well you came on a good day we are going to the mountains."

"NO!" Replied the whole class

"We go there every year!" said a student.

"I don't feel good" replied another student.

"No everyone is going whether they like it or not!" said Ms Lin.

Everyone got they're coats on and walked out of the room. Some of the girls and boys surrounded Mariah asking her questions like what is Germany like. What is her old school like? Would she miss her country? Risa was behind me complaining about the cold to Riku. Riku just kept walking and said nothing.

"Okay class we're at the entrance so move up!" Ms Lin screamed out to the class