Hi readers, I am sorry for having taken so long to update and such. I was delayed by a plethora of things; job search, volunteer, family life, etc. I hope this makes up for it all. I also hope the characters don't come off as too cliché because I hate that in a story. Especially if it's about high school stuff. Well here you go. I decided to refurbish this chapter because I realized that it was lacking some proper dialogue and that some of the characters behaved like middle schoolers going into high school. Also, I realized that the time tables for Syrus's classes were unrealistic and I did not add the teachers names.
Warnings: rich people bashing, language, some violence, bullying, character bashing (in later chapters) and short summaries. That is all.
Set Fire To The Rain: A Yu-gi-Oh!GX fanfic
Chapter 3: Into Hell…er High School
Syrus's P.O.V.
I am awoken from quite possibly the most beautiful sleep in well forever. I sit up and open my ears blearily trying to assign my bearings. Hold on a minute since when am I…then it hits me. This is not my apartment and my old room is not this luxurious. Not saying that the apartment I shared with Kaoru was a dump but still. I tap the alarm clock to end its most infuriating buzz sound. I groan as the clock reads '6:30". I sigh. Today I officially start my first day in my new high school. I rush into the bathroom attached to my bedroom to get ready. Once finished, I stroll to my dressing beau. First I put on my uniform especially accommodated; courtesy of my father. My uniform consist of black over-jacket that contains the Tokyo Gakuen emblem on its right breast, a white long-sleeved button up shirt, black checkered skirt ending at mid-thigh, black knee-high socks and black loafers (yuck). I make special changes so I am not cramped under so much fabric. Under the over-jacket, I leave the top three buttons undone so to reveal my black camisole, the socks are replaced with lace thigh high pantyhose, so I keep the flats I am not allowed to wear boots or heels. I brush my long blue hair into a single braid going over my left shoulder and put my bangs into a nice side fringe. I put on little make-up; some eye-liner, lavender eye shadow that make my eyes glimmer and pink lip-gloss. My half-moon glasses sit upon my nose nicely. I give myself a once over in the mirror and grab my messenger bag and head for breakfast.
Just as I reach the door, I am met by one of the maids. Akina raises her hand as if she was about to knock and greets me formally. I like Akina as she and the rest of the household staff have actually treated me with an ounce of decency and didn't put on airs just to get on my good side.
"Miss Truesdale, pardon my intrusion. I was summoned to come get you but I see you already have that taken care of" she says. I shake my head and smile. "Akina, how many times do I need to tell you? Just call me Syrus" I reply back to her. Akina raises her head and nods. "I know that but I do not believe your family shares that same sentiment" she retorts giving me sad look. She also knows of my family's displeasure but can do nothing about it. I nod. "Well whatever, I wish I could talk more but as you see I have school". I say the last part disdainfully. If I am right, which I usually am this place will be full of nothing more than rich snobs who were only there because their parents paid for them or because they had nothing better to do. Akina laughs before she yelps.
"Ah but what are you standing around for? If you don't hurry, you will miss breakfast and will have to wait until lunch to eat". I wave her bye before rushing down to get some grub.
(I am not going to waste time, telling you what goes on during this time)
My siblings and I salute our father before heading over to the limo. I give a quick disdainful look to a certain someone before returning my gaze to the car. My eyes widen as I gaze at the size of it. I had only seen limo's in movies, TV shows, and pictures from ads but to see one in real life was dream to some. I follow after my siblings and am greeted immensely by the smell of oranges and mango's. The chairs are plush leather, the windows are tinted purple so you could only see from the inside but not outside, and there is plenty of leg room. I relax into my seat and we are off to school. Zane is in a similar uniform save that he wears pants and a tie. He is staring out the window with a pensive thoughtful expression. Blair I notice is rather nervous. She is clutching the hem of her skirt and biting her lip. I know that she is in middle school and I know first hand how stressful it can be for a girl her age. I lean over to give her some comfort.
"What's the matter, Blair? Are you excited for your first day in your new school?" I ask. Blair purses her lips and nods at me. "I am but then again I am not. I mean…this is totally new and I am afraid I won't make many friends" she admits shakily. "Of course, you won't have any trouble fitting in, nii-san. You are so brave, confident, pretty and the oldest daughter of Kento Truesdale. No one would dare to mess with you". I shake my head. If only she knew. I begin to feel envious. Blair got to experience a normal childhood and was getting to experience a new school where as I was spending much of that time with that bitch Niko and in juvenile hall. I put on a saccharine smile and pat her back comfortably.
"Don't worry about it. I mean you're a sweet kid. I am sure you will fit in no time. However…' my eyes turn serious "if any of those bastards give you a hard time, I will fuck them up. No one messes with my sis and gets away with it".
"Syrus! Do not go corrupting our sister with your sailor mouth" Zane barks gruffly. I glare at him. "I am sorry if my foul behavior is stopping you from your thinking stage. I was merely comforting our sister about her first day of middle school. I just merely want to assure her that if any of those hoity-toity punks give her a hard time…I would give them something to mull over. I do not condone bullying of any kind, especially if it is toward my family". Zane looks at me for some time and opens his mouth to say something. The limo stops. We all step outside in front of two large buildings. Building is the lighter term; more like two large castles surrounded by iron gates. One building is the middle school and the other is my new school. Blair starts walking to the building before greeting us formally and walking inside. I wave her bye.
"Come on. We have to get to school now. I need to take you to the principal" Zane commands. I follow after him. We come before a large iron gate and Zane runs a card through the checkpoint gage. Once we go inside the gates my eyes widen. This place was way beyond different from my old school. There was no armed to the teeth security, no guys in du-rags or leather coats, no garbage lying about and not a single weed on the perfectly manicured lawns. Also, as we approach one of the large buildings do I notice that everyone is staring at me. My sharp hearing allows me to hear what they are saying or asking.
"Who is that girl with Truesdale-sama?"
"Is that his girlfriend? She is so pretty!"
"No way! That has got to be his sister. But wait, isn't she like in middle school or something?"
"Who does she think she is? Hanging around our prince like that? Someone needs to teach her a lesson"
I pick up my foot speed. "Don't pay them any mind. They are just a couple of idiots with nothing better to do. Once they find out that you are the daughter of the Truesdales, you can definitely expect it will get worse". Zane explains to me not sparing me a glance.
"So while I am meeting with the principal, what will you be doing?" I ask him finally. Zane adjust his tie and turns to me. "I happen to be a representative for the senior class as well as student body president. Unfortunately, I cannot escort you everywhere you go as I have duties to attend to" he says with sharp confidence. We reach the office and step inside. We walk into a large room the size of a small shop and near the 4-ply window is a burgundy mahogany desk with papers piled neatly on top and a large plush black leather chair behind. Zane clears his throat signaling the chair to spin around. A slightly chubby but muscular man with a balding head and grey goatee greets us. He is adorned in a grey tweed suit with the school emblem on his right breast. On the desk reads 'Hiroshi Samejima'.
"Ahh, Zane it is so good to see you again and how are you?" the man says in a jovial, friendly voice. Zane greets him customally. "I am quite well, Chancellor-sama. I am rather sorry I couldn't contact you over the break; I do have duties you know" he replies back. The said Chancellor nods. "I know how you mean". He notices me suddenly and turns to Zane. "And who is this lovely young girl with you? A girlfriend perhaps" he replies smugly. Zane shakes his head then chuckles.
"Sorry to disappoint you and everyone else but this would happen to be my long lost younger sister, Syrus" he explained to the portly man. The Chancellor stumbled back in shock. "Your sister?! You made no mention of a sister other than the time I met Blair…" he was cut off by Zane's hand.
"I am well aware of the technicality. If you wish to know more, you will have to discuss such with my father. For now, I am simply here to help Syrus get her schedule and well acquainted with the place". I frowned when he said technicality but ignored it. After exchanging a few more words with the Chancellor, Zane left and I was left alone to discuss things with the principal. He explained to me about the wonderful things that came with the school and it including; a pristine academic record, sports and club activities for which to get socialized, and field trips. After that was said he printed out a schedule and gave me a guidebook containing regulations for the school. Since I was a sophomore I was not required to go to the introduction assembly required of freshmen students. I was asked if I would like an escort but declined. The last thing I need is some rich snob sniffing his or her nose down on me. I can find my own way. I have pretty much since I was ten.
I follow the map leading me to my first class. It is located on the second third floor. There were no lockers to crowd the hallways as they were located in the outer locker bays near the courtyards. I then look at my schedule.
10th grade weekday schedule:
1st period: A.P. Literature (8:00-9:10) Vellian Crowler
2nd period: Calculus I (9:25-10:05) Ami Mizuno (1)
3rd period: Physical Ed (10:15-11:15) Fonda Fontaine
4th period: Art History (11:30-12:30) Prof. Kabayama Satyr
Lunch (12:40-1:10)
Advanced Japanese (1:15-2:15) Lyman Banner
Study Hall (only on Wednesdays and Weekends) (1:15-2:15)
I sigh, this was going to be a long day but it was nothing to complain about. At least with Saturday's schedule you could get out early and not have so many classes. I did not see where I was going because I bumped into a hard object. The hard object glared at me with the meanest look he could muster. He had black spiky hair that went over one of his eyes and tan skin and seething dark eyes.
"Watch where you're going bitch!" he snarled. He is tough but I am tougher.
"Excuse me buddy but maybe you should watch where you are going. Perhaps if you got your head of your pampered ass now and then, you could avoid something like this" I snarled (A/N: oooh burn). The guy become angry. "Better watch it. In fact stop acting like your something because you're a nobody. In fact, I am willing to bet my Lamborghini that you slept your way into the school. And to think that such a prestigious academy is giving scholarships to all of the commoner filth out there" he states with a condescending tone and expression. I scoff.
"Like I care who you are. I am sorry that some of us commoner filth have to work for a living and don't all have rich father's to spill out money from their ass anytime they wish. I am surprised half you spoiled assholes even know how to wipe without the help being there to assist you. If I were you, I'd practice better caution and keep my mouth shut lest some teeth fall from that mouth of yours" I threated angrily.
"Why you.." he raises his fist to hit me but stops when a familiar voice calls out from the crowd. My brother pushes through the crowd with a less than pleased expression.
"Stay out of this Truesdale, this is between this bitch and I. So mind your own damn business" he snarls. Zane dons a displeased glare.
"It is my business if it regards my younger sister. And I suggest that you back off, Makoto Inotsume before I give you another repeat of our last encounter when you decided to mess with me or my family and friends" he said softly with a harsh edge. Makoto backs up a little before stuffing his hands into his pocket and walks away.
"Whatever, she is just another low-class bitch anyway". I flip him the middle finger. Jackass.
"Are you alright? He didn't do anything did he?" I didn't need to face him to know who was talking. I shake my head. "Nah. Besides, he is just like the other punks I faced in the past. All bark and no bite. Aside from that, what is the history between you and this guy?" I ask him. Zane shrugs. "Nothing serious just this pointless rivalry he and I developed some years ago".
"But aside from that, shouldn't you be getting to class or do you need me to escort you?" he offeres. I decline it politely. "I am pretty sure I can find it myself. And as for your concerns of encountering any more dangerous people, I am sure I can handle myself" I assure him. We say no more as we part ways.
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I enter a medium sized classroom. There are some people who are socializing with their friends, some in their desk reading, and some who are just lazily standing against the wall looking completely bored. I go to the closest seat by the window. I can't recall the last time I was in such a large room with so many people before. I remember being surrounded by people yes, but none I could truly call friends. My mother was there but she was usually so busy working. School would later serve to be more of a sanctuary for me. My thoughts are interrupted. I turn to see this guy with dark wild blue hair and gorgeous green eyes.
"Hello there. I would like to introduce myself, I am Jesse Anderson. You looked a little shy from where I was standing so I thought I would help you get more comfortable" he stated. I smiled at him. "Thank you by the way, I am Syrus. Syrus Truesdale" I reply back. His eyes grow big. "You mean as in the sister of Zane Truesdale and daughter of Kento Truesdale?" he ask. I nod and grimace expecting him to act all formal and all that fake shit. Jesse seems to notice my distress. "Don't get me wrong. I was just amazed I finally got to meet the supposed younger sister. I imagined she be in like middle school or something". I giggle which is totally uncharacteristic of me. "Technically, I am the younger sister of Zane Truesdale and as for my other sister, she is in middle school". Jesse smiles at me.
"Don't get me wrong, I was just curious as I have not seen you around before. I didn't catch you around the middle school" he inquired.
"It's kinda complicated for me as I was sort of around the last couple of years. I just recently began getting acquainted with my family". Jesse doesn't push the issue which is good for me. I learn from Jess that his family owns a large company dealing in electronics and architecture.
"Well later on I can introduce you to my other friends, if you like. They are in the other classes". I open my mouth to say something just as the teacher walks in. I nearly gawk at the appearance. Is that a man or did he undergo a bad sex-change? I did not voice out this opinion because I do have standards. I scrunch my nose as he drags on with his rather nasally pompous voice. He appears to be one of those elitist snobs out to snuff out "inferior" students and try to bully them out. He better not try that with me. I just sit there and wait for him to finish.
The rest of the period goes by smoothly. I did not appreciate so much when the teacher asked me to present myself to the front of the class and drag on about what an honor it was that the daughter of the great Truesdale was in this class. It was awkward to say the last. Long story short, I gave quite a short intro about myself much to the relief of the students and the disdain of Crowler. I shake my head and go right to my seat. I can already tell this teach is going to get on my nerves. I meet some of Jess's other friends. There is Jaden Yuki, a boy with two-toned hair, warm brown eyes, and a goofy smile that kinda makes me laugh. His family was part of a secretarial firm that dealt out a thousand cases which 90% of the time won out. His family is even said to be part of a reign of shoguns. He and Crowler apparently have this sort of love-hate relationship. Crowler, because Jaden constantly sleeps in his class and Jaden for the fact that Crowler like to demean and bully some of the "less" fortunate students or that he makes it a habit of making Jaden do extra homework. The next is Tyranno Hassleberry. I learn that he is in the school on full scholarship because his parents are famous archaeologist/excavators and is one of the handful of kids that are not from predominantly wealthy families. I don't think he seems to like me all that much. Namely I guess because he considers me a threat with his relationship with Jaden. After a while, I establish I have no intention of swiping his best friend from underneath him just to rub it in his face. That would be a pretty dick move on my part. I care not but am glad to have met some true friends and not acquaintances. We are on our way to our next class when I am instantly met with whispers and stares.
"Woah, who is that girl with Jesse and Jaden?" one guy whispers.
"Don't know man but she looks pretty cute. If it weren't for the glasses I'd totally go for her". I roll my eyes at that one. Typical shallow male chauvanism.
"Hey, wasn't that the girl who was seen walking along side Zane Truesdale earlier?" another person ask. The guy next to him elbows his side. "You idiot! That is his sister. If you value your life or your limbs, you better watch out" he replied almost fearfully.
I tune out the useless chatter and go on to my next class; Calculus. I meet a rather portly fellow named Chumley Huffington. He has a large button nose and dark hair that makes him look like a koala bear and black beady eyes. He has a rather gruff voice but is actually quite friendly. Much like how my ex-bestfriend used to be. I shake it off and just focus on the lesson. Luckily I am not called to the front to introduce myself. I think I might very well like this teacher.
I am on my way to my next class when I hear a scream. I go to check it out and I instantly see red. There are a group of four girls in possibly the most scantily clad outfits are pushing around a girl who is obviously failing to fend them off. I rush over ignoring my friends push one of them off.
"Hey bitch just who do you think you are?" one of them screams at me. Her uniform is unbuttoned showing off an unreasonable amount of cleavage. Her skirt is way too short and shows off her crack if bent over and instead of wearing socks she is in tubers and high heels. Her hair is wavy red. "I am someone who is obviously not so bored with herself that she has to pick on someone weaker and smaller than herself just to bring up her own self worth".
"Excuse me" another one says. She has light lavender hair tied up in a yellow ribbon and ungodly amount of make-up on. The other has medium short brown hair and blue eyes is dressed up the same as others. "Do you know who I am? Miho Nosaka, most popular girl in school and your worst nightmare if you don't back off!
"Yeah know your place commoner" the brown haired one screeches. I scoff and give a slight smirk. "Or you'll do what, princess? You gonna beat me up with your fake nails or your obviously faux Gucci bags" I taunt making them all turn beat red and hiding their said items behind them. I look down at the girl who had long green hair and golden eyes. No wonder they pick on her, since she is obviously much prettier than her. I help her up and she abruptly hides behind me with a fearful look. I glare at the four bitches. "Better not catch you guys picking on her again or else you will have the fear of god put into you" I snarl. I do not notice my new friends stand behind me. Along with the other students.
"That goes double for you Miho Nosaka, Kaoruko Himekoji, Anzu Mazakiakuro". All the students turn to their attention to a girl with long blond hair and brown eyes. She is standing next to two girls who are obviously her friends. They all glare at Miho's group with intensity so severe it could melt concrete.
Miho stands up to tell her off. "Alexis that commoner came out and attacked us and then used that poor girl as a shield" she wails summoning up fake tears. The crowd behinds me rolls their eyes knowing she is full of shit. Alexis doesn't buy it and put her hand on her hip. "Really, so tell me then. Why would someone who was so brutally attacked hide behind her attacker when it would make so much sense to hide behind their savior?"
Miho looks to her group for backup but none come. Alexis giggles. "As for that so called commoner, she happens to be the sister of Zane Truesdale. If anything you are nothing more than sick cowards who pick on people just because you know she won't fight back. Now get out of my sight before I report you to the principal. It's my word against yours. Also, I don't think the Truesdales will suffer an attack on one of their own" she states. Miho and her friends are miffed and get up. One of the girls turns to me. "Watch your back because next time you won't be so lucky".
"I'll believe that when I stuff those tubers down your throat" I laugh. The girl bristles before sauntering off. The girl holding my back lets up on me and bows gracefully before me. "Th-thank you for saving me. Those girls are vicious and n-not many would stand up to them. By the way, I am Mayumi Nosette" she stutters. I smile at her and pat her back. "If any of those girls give you a hard time ever again, I'll give them a reason to fear me". I reply. She bows and runs in the opposite direction.
Alexis walks up to me. She offers her hand. "Thanks for standing up to Miho and her girls. They drive me crazy. By the way, I am Alexis Rhodes. I know your brother because your family and my family are friends. Oh and these are my friends; Mindy Mistfire and Jasmine Tovenser. She points to two girls who have light brown hair and dark hair respectively. They wave at me shyly. I guess I give off that whole intimidating demeanor. "No problem. And don't worry about me, I've been beating up bullies and thugs since I was in elementary school. They are no big deal for me" I state. Alexis smiles at me. It is quite relieving that the first female friend since forever is not some stuck-up rich bitch who thinks the whole worlds should bow at her feet.
"I am certainly glad you made a few friends of your own" she replies pointing behind me. I open my mouth to retort when Jesse pokes me from behind. "Uh Syrus, not to be rude but we have to get to class. The teacher there is quite tough and does not tolerate lateness in anybody. Not even you are the exception" he states. I wave Alexis a quick goodbye and rush off with Jesse and the others running in front of me.
I lag a little behind and narrowly turn a corner and bump into somebody.
"Watch where you're going, wench?" the voice snarls. I glare up at said person. "Hey jerk, you bumped into me" I retorted as I glare at him.
"What did you say, commoner?" the guy sneers. "I don't know who you calling commoner but…" my train of thought is interrupted as we look at eachother wide eyed. I look into the familiar indistinguishable black orbs of my former best friends who I though I would never see again. Those eyes which have haunted me for my many days are looking right at me. The boy seems to put two and two together and chokes out a reply.
"Seri?"
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Well here you have the new version of chapter two. I hope this is a lot better and in better detail. Oh by the way, the green haired girl from Season 0 of the Yu-gi-Oh! series. She is the one who gives Joey the puzzle box as part of a love note. It is based off the manga chapter where a mean spirited teacher named Chono-sensei tries to expel students for miniscule offenses and is later punished by Yami Yugi showing her true ugly side within.
Chapter Footnotes:
(1) Ami Mizuno is a character from the 90's anime class; Sailor Moon. She becomes Sailor Mercury. I thought she would make a perfect Math teacher because her mortal counterpart is studious.
