I'll bet you've noticed that each chapter's name in this is corresponding to the chapter names in Twilight. This is both to set a limit for myself because I make my fanfics so long already, and to where I know which scenes are portrayed in this chapter. However, there is a bit of view-changing, so I hope you don't mind!
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Tyro Gira - Giratina
I enter the mansion, exhausted from school. The human class known as PE takes a lot out of me, let me tell you that.
"Tyro!"
Krystal runs over to me and lightly kisses me on the cheek. It's our way of showing affection to each other here, and it still brings the occasional cringe from our fellow Legends.
"How was school?" Krystal asks excitedly. Edna put us in school two months ago, since summer would come in about another month. Krystal wanted to know what human life was like, but she also wanted to go home. Her best idea was for her to stay home and plan attacks against the Experiments, and me to go to school.
"Pretty good," I say, "New student came."
"Today Iris and Michael went to help babysit some humans," Krystal says, "I'm hoping they come back unscathed."
I laugh and say, "They're Ho-oh and Registeel, Krys. Do you really think they'd have experience in babysitting?"
We both look at each other before laughing.
"W-why'd they bother going?" I say, controlling my laughter.
"It's one of Michael's clients," Krystal says, trying to calm herself, "and Iris asked to go. So what about the new student?"
"Her name's Maybella," I say, "and that's about it. I have Biology with her."
"Poor you," Krystal says, "ever since Michael was asked by what's-her-face-"
"Jean," I say, "I remember her name. History class."
"Well, ever since he rejected her the second time, the students seem to be swarming with rumors…so I heard from Michael," Krystal says.
"Yeah, but I'll bet that some of the girls let Maybella know that I'm taken," I say.
Krystal beams and says, "Yeah! Let's hope!"
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Once Michael and Iris came home, we started to eat dinner.
Krystal instinctively chatted with the girls. We chatted with Legends of our gender more often than not, which I like. It gives both of us space and keeps us from getting bored.
"So how was work, Michael?" I say, partly teasing him. Last time he babysat humans, he ended up with a few bruises.
"F-fine," Michael says, pouting slightly, "They behaved well this time, with Iris around."
"Iris does have a motherly personality," Minos says, "But taming you is probably out of the question, Michael."
Dustin sighs, but he's smiling as he says, "Oh, come on, Minos. Give Michael a break, would you?"
Minos laughs and slaps Michael on the back, saying, "Fine, I'll give your bro a break."
Gary leans back in his chair, but says nothing. Gary's the eldest-looking of the Regi quartet, as well as the calmest. He was formerly Regigigas, so it's somewhat logical that he seems to be a good leader.
"Some girl tried asking me out today," Dustin says, reviving the conversation, "I refused her, then she ran off. I bet she was looking for Jean."
Some of us groan, me being one of them. Jean happened to be one of the biggest date gossips in the school, with Denise there to provide students with basic information.
"Was it Maybella?" I say. Usually the newer girls tried asking us Legendary guys out. I wouldn't have been surprised.
"No, actually," Dustin says, "It's one of the girls from History. I think her name was Violet."
"Huh," Michael says, "Odd. And who's Maybella?"
"New student," I say, waving my hand dismissively, "Partner in Biology."
"Doesn't sound as amusing as I'd like," Michael says.
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The next day, Biology was actually something I looked forward to. Maybella and I talked a bit more, and she invited me to sit with her new friends, which I refused. I then asked if she wanted to talk after school, which she agreed to.
Classes seemed to be slower than I remembered, but soon it came time for lunch.
I sit with Darren, surprised to find that the other Legends were beginning to spread out.
We weren't so popular, but there's always the one kid who gets the courage to ask who we were…and today we had to listen to a girl as she asked who we were.
"Who are those guys?" I think her name was Melanie. She's a few rows in front of me in English.
"Oh?" I sigh and cover my face with my hand. It's Jean, and I think that Denise might be with her. I think Doppelganger used the term "harpies" for those two.
"Psst, let's just watch," Darren whispers, "We might make them suspicious if we 'hide'."
I sigh and look up to watch the scene. I can't help but notice that Melanie is holding a black book with two hands holding an apple. I think I saw it once before, but I can't remember where.
"Well, since you're practically looking at two of the hottest guys here," Jean says, leaning near the girl excitedly, "The one with the black hair is Tyro Gira, and the blue-haired hunk is Darren Ruga."
"They're handsome!" Melanie says in a near-squeal, clutching the book tightly. I catch a glimpse of some of the letters of the title: Twil. What in Arceus's name is that supposed to mean?
"They're from the mansion a few blocks away," Denise says, sidling up to Melanie's other side.
"Alas, but they don't date anyone outside the mansion!" Jean says dramatically, placing a hand on her heart.
"You mean…like…" Melanie stammers, but her face just looks more and more joyful. I'm getting worried now.
"Yes! Exactly like the vampire family!" Jean says, a new line to her normal tirade.
"I love that book!" Denise says, "But these guys…did you get a good look at them?"
Melanie looks at us again, and I catch a glimpse of Maybella nearby. She's rolling her eyes, for some reason, maybe because of Melanie's embarrassing behavior.
"They're all from different families, though," Maybella says with an irritated tone, "Except for some of them, such as Dustin and Michael, who have another brother as well as a sister."
Jean and Denise turn to Maybella, and Melanie sighs as she looks at Darren with hopeful eyes.
"How…how do you know so much about them?" Denise says, "I mean, you're only a new student!"
"Tyro Gira is dating Krystal Regi," Maybella says, ignoring the gasps of the various girls, "And I think Darren-"
"Listen, we don't even know if you're making this up or not!" Jean says, glaring at Maybella, "So shut your mouth!"
Maybella laughs and says, "What? You guys were so eager to inform me, so I ferreted around and got some info on them. You wouldn't believe how easy it is just to ask around."
Jean and Denise turn back to Melanie, ignoring Maybella.
"Anyway!" Jean says, "But even if the lies that Maybella's spouting are true, they don't date outside their group. I think that they're afraid of us fighting over them, to tell you the truth."
"W-who's Darren dating?" Melanie says, moving between Jean and Denise to stand in front of Maybella.
"Kara Grey," Maybella says, "Of course, I've only heard about it from people outside of school-"
"Who might not be reliable, my dear Melanie!" Denise says, "We are much more reliable because we've been here much longer! And where have you been not to notice the hunks and cute ladies of this school, anyway?"
"Uh…I usually…usually eat lunch outside," Melanie says nervously, "I sometimes…go to the library when I'm not hungry."
"Oh, no wonder, you poor girl!" Jean says, "Did you think you'd get shunned for liking such an awesome book?"
Melanie pauses, then nods. She seems torn between believing the "harpies" and believing Maybella. For some reason, Maybella just seems all the more convincing with her now-bored expression.
"I don't care if you two think I'm lying," Maybella says, "but it's true. You can find the blue-haired girl and ask if her name is Krystal Regi."
Maybella stands up and walks away, leaving Jean and Denise with scowls on their faces. For some reason, I have half a mind to laugh.
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I find Maybella after school, sitting on a bench near the cafeteria exit.
"Oh, hey," Maybella says, "Guess you heard that argument."
"It was fun to listen to," I say, sitting next to her, "I only wished you could've read my thoughts. Believe me, Jean and Denise are notorious when it comes to us…the mansion group, I mean."
Maybella seemed to notice the hesitation in my voice, and says, "I…I wanted to confront them on their lies. They acted as though you, as you call yourselves, 'mansion groupies' had no interest in people outside…when I noticed you were interested, that you were like a moth hovering at the edge of a flame."
At this, Maybella touches one of her ears. I notice she's wearing a pair of nice black earrings, and wonder if she was like other humans, despite the fact that I feel strangely uncomfortable and calm with her at the same time.
"So…um, how'd you really find out all that?" I ask.
Maybella smiles and says, "You'll see, Tyro Gira! Who knows, maybe I might tell you the exact reason why I'm here…"
Maybella trails off and frowns. It's obvious that she's chagrined.
"Melanie still bothering you?" I say, "Because Jean and Denise have practically convinced the entire school that whatever they say about us is true."
"No, no," Maybella says, shaking her head.
"Then what is it?" I say.
"My cousin," Maybella says, "She'd be worried if I bothered to ask…"
"Ask about?" I press.
"Is it okay if I met your…girlfriend?" Maybella says.
"Krys?" I say, "Sure, when's the best time?"
"Tomorrow," Maybella says, "It'll be the weekend, after all."
"Sure…why not?" I say with a shrug.
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"You want me to meet this Maybella?" Krystal says, surprised.
"Yeah," I say, "Listen, this'll be good for you to meet humans a bit more."
Krystal grins and says, "Oh, come on, Tyro! Of course I'll go, since you say she's such an interesting human. I think your instincts are beginning to wear from lack of use, though."
I playfully punch Krystal on the arm, causing Krystal to giggle and cheerfully twirl a lock of my hair with her finger.
"She won't become your girlfriend, will she?" Krystal teases.
"Psssh, no," I say, "She's not a Legend, Krys! I'd have to have a teary farewell when we return home!"
Krystal giggles and hugs me, saying, "Night, Tyro."