Dear Guest(2),

Thank you for your loving words, I thought I was moving it forward a bit too fast. Glad to hear that you really like it, yet again I love you guys!

Dear Iron,

Thank you as well, I hoped it wasn't stereotypical, Thank you! Also send me a list of the words, I have found a few but I want all of them, I sometimes can't read stories because I'm a grammar-nazi sometimes, and I would like to make the appropriate changes~!

(I'm serous marry me~! I really do love you guys)

For those of you who don't know, a grammar-nazi, for lack of better words, is someone who can't stand the sight of your when the proper usage of you are is you're. Or when the wrong there is used, there is a place, not a claim of ownership, please stop it using it that way! This personally drives me insane, like I said let me know if you see anything wrong, I'm more then happy to make the correct changes.


"You only have to answer this last question, and the 2 million yen is yours! What is smothering?"

Host family, Nicky thought with a bitter taste in his mouth as he watched the game show that Kimi wanted to watch. His host family hadn't left his side since he had let his bullying problems slip last night. He couldn't even escape to his room with out Storm shadow or Kimi coming to check on him every five minutes. And Snake eyes stalked him around any time he left his room, he was almost afraid to see what would happen if he tried to use the restroom.

So when Kimi asked Nicky to watch a game show with her he agreed instantly, thinking that Snake eyes would leave. He had never hated being wrong so much in his life, so here he sat on the couch as far away form Snake eyes as physically possible. While Kimi sat on the other side of the room in a very comfy arm chair, Nicky didn't stifle his jealous thoughts. He curled up a little bit more, still not looking at the older boy, trying to add a few more inches of space in between him and Snake eyes.

Snake eyes didn't really focus on the TV, truth be told he found this show a little boring, but he didn't let it show on his face. He didn't want to offend his little sister, she really did try to pick one that wasn't too awful, she really did. The family had decided that earlier that morning that they wouldn't let Nicky out of their sights. The younger boy wasn't going to like it, but safety first. He could tell by how Nicky curled up and was glaring at the TV with such intensity that the teen had already picked up on their plan. If Snake eyes didn't focus on control his whole life he would have silently laughed at the small boy, Nicky in Snake eyes opinion was just too small to be threatening.

And Snake eyes was sure that having some one "babysit" the smaller boy, wasn't helping Nicky's mood. He was very impressed that Nicky hadn't tried to run away, again. Nicky seemed to have no idea how to handle the attention they were showering the boy with, obviously some one hadn't done this before. Still he didn't doubt that the smaller boy could cover a good amount of ground to try to escape the over protective family, if he tried. But he knew that he could find the smaller boy, even if he had to search the sewers, again.

The family had set up a set of rules to maximize Nicky's protection while he was living with him. He couldn't go out alone, ever. Even all of Nicky's classes were with Snake eyes, he mentally cringed. Snake eyes, only being older by about six months, was the closest to Nicky's age, so they were to become close friends. Nicky wasn't allowed to be in the Dojo without Hard master present, the family had been seriously worried about the smaller boy hurting himself. And Nicky was to call his family in America every night, regardless of time.

Trying to relax into the cushion, Snake eyes felt the rules were a bit extreme. But Hard master had insisted that Nicky was "fragile", needless to say Storm shadow didn't let their father forget the comment. Storm shadow had said many things around the lines of Nicky being to fragile for wooden floors and wondered if they should have plush carpet every where so the "fragile" boy didn't accidentally rub his feet along the "hard" wood floor. Snake eye let out a small, but silent laugh at his brother, the two had made many comments back and forth this morning.

Still Snake eyes knew he couldn't argue with his father's rules, and Nicky was in seance fragile compared to the family. Even Kimi could break a table with a well placed chop, Nicky could at the most slam a door. It made seance to watch over the boy, even if he didn't feel completely comfortable about it. He was pretty sure that Nicky hated him, or at the lest resented him for lifting him out of his bed with one arm. He wouldn't fight it though, he knew he was Nicky's best defense when school started. Glancing over at the smaller boy, he let a shiver pass threw his body. It was something he wasn't looking forward to, but he would do it.

Letting out an internal sigh Snake eyes just decided to focus on the time right now. He would worry about School when it happened, right now he was just going to enjoy the nice peace of having his family close. Leaning back a little more Snake eyes gave a small nod, yes he would stay close and just enjoy the simplicity of thing right now. With that thought Snake eyes began to meditate, drowning out the loud TV and the answers shouted at it.


When Nicky had said that nothing could compare to hatred for air ports it hadn't been a challenge. Yet the universe took it that way, Nicky thought as he pulled on the collar of his school uniform. The uniform had been a typical Japanese high school uniform, but it was about as uncomfortable as trying to listen to Ripcords endless talking. It was probably just as irritating too.

Nicky didn't stop fiddling with his sleeves as he made his way down stairs, the uniform fit just right. It was so weird. He hadn't really ever worn anything this fancy, not even when he had helped with his family's restaurant. And it probably didn't help that he didn't even know what his classes were going to be. He also had no idea what the name of his school was. But with his luck he figured Snake eyes would be in his every class, well at lest he would have some one he knew then. Even though he hadn't forgiven the older boy for stalking him for the past two days, nothing was creepier then a stalking Snake eyes.

When Nicky had made his way to the table everyone had just started eating breakfast, after the awkward shuffling around Nicky began to eat. He really didn't feel comfortable in these clothes, he really didn't know how Japanese students did it. During his mussing Nicky almost didn't hear Hard master speak.

"Nicky-san you will ride with Storm shadow and Snake eyes to school, don't worry every thing has been arranged so stay with Snake eye. Hime will not be riding with you, her school is on the other side of town. I hope you have a nice first day Nicky-san." The old Man kept his attention focused on the smallest boy at his table. If today was Nicky's first day it was going to be done properly, even if he couldn't come in person. He would still make 100% sure that his host son would be fine, he had already made sure that his sons knew that.

"That means hurry up Tunnel rat, stop playing with your food. Are your chopsticks too hard, do you need a softer pair?" Storm shadow swiftly cut in, he didn't really care if Nicky ate breakfast or not, but it was fun to antagonize the boy and his father at the same time. He couldn't stop the arrogant smirk form appearing on his face -not that he really wanted to- but seeing the two send malicious glares his way made his chest puff out. Still he bid his father good day as the elder man left the table, he would be the one to make sure everything was in order before his family left for school.

Nicky just gave the group a suspicious look, he had missed out on some sort of inside joke, that probably involved him. From the way the oldest two were acting it must have been. Still he ate his breakfast in silence listening to Kimi as she talked about how her friends were doing. The girls perkiness was kinda contagious, sure she was clumsy, but her smile was just contagious. He really couldn't understand how anyone could pick on the girl, she was like a cute little kitten in his opinion. Running around with such energy and always running in to trouble, Nicky thought, no wonder her brothers were so protective of her.

After Kimi was done eating her food she said goodbye to her remaining family members and headed out to probably meet her driver. Nicky watched her leave with a seance of foreboding, he didn't want to get out of the same car as Storm shadow. He didn't know what the boy was like at school, all he knew was that Storm shadow could and would be an ass about it. With a small defeated sigh he finished his breakfast, might as well get this over with.

When the older two were done the group of boys garbed their things for school, Nicky let out a shaky sigh as he slid in next to Snake eyes. He wasn't excited for the first day of school, he wasn't tall or cool looking. No, he was short and looked scrawny. Looking over at Snake eyes he could tell the older boy looked just as excited. In Nicky's opinion the older boy look worried, almost ashamed. Of what he didn't know, it was actually starting to freak him out.

Looking over at Storm shadow to make sure the oldest boy wasn't paying attention, once he was satisfied that Storm shadow wasn't going to listen in on what he was about to say did Nicky try to get Snake eyes' attention. With a small tug on Snake eyes' sleeve Nicky waited for the older boy to look over at him. When Nicky said it freaked him out he wasn't kidding the older boy looked upset. Nicky hardened his face before speaking softly, "I'm the one who is supposed to be paranoid, it's your job to be the steely ninja."

He really did try to say it with complete seriousness, but he cracked a small smile half way through. Still it did the job, Snake eyes nodded with an almost content look on his face. After the world had put back on kilter Nicky began to relax in his seat, he tried at lest. It really bothered him that Snake eyes of all people was afraid of school, it just didn't add up. There was no way that the older boy could have been picked on, just looking Snake eyes in the eye was a great feet of courage. Maybe Snake eyes was some sort of silent bully? The thought nearly made Nicky laugh hysterically. No way, the older boy's strong sense of justice wouldn't have allowed that. Maybe Snake eyes was really popular and was worried about Nicky ruining that? That one didn't make seance either, but it could be possible, or so Nicky guessed.

When the group had arrive at the high school Snake eyes herded Nicky to the main office where his paperwork waited for him. With a quick introduction the secretary gave him his papers, after signing them Snake eyes continued to move the smaller boy in a blur. Nicky didn't stop the scowl from forming on his face, why did they have to move so very fast. He nearly threw himself into the class room. His face yet again dropping as he was stopped by the teacher. The older man informing him that he had to be introduced before hand. Nicky groaned, this was ridiculous and he hadn't even started yet.


Had this chapter partially done, still don't have any motivation but I'll try to power through the next few chapters for you guys!