Don't Disappear On Me
Wow its been a while since I updated this story. I hadn't planned on doing so for a while (well at least until my spring break, buuuuuut a fan messaged me and I was like "Okays I need to get off my arse and do it"! So yeah, I did it…during psychology class…how productive.
Before I begin, lets check ze reviews:
Wow Ganheim…uhh…way to stab a guy! I kid, I kid. I know of my grammatical errors and I was planning on fixing them up since I have Word 2007 anyways. Still, I like how you cleaned up the chapters…ever considering beta-ing?
A general key about writing fanfiction is to do things that while different from canon, you still need to make things plausible in a way that it make sense. I know I left a bit of plot holes and skipped over a few details, but when I started writing this story, I was just happy to get it out. I, however, see your point with a lot of things.
And about the Author Note…technically it wasn't a AN, it was more of update page, which doesn't count against the rules of , but I planned on removing it anyways and integrating the scenes back into chapter 4 anyways.
Maybe in the rewrite of the first 5 chapters, I'll add all the information I missed out on, but right now, I really want to focus on doing what I can and actually finish a story.
But you REALLY did impress me. Most people would just rip into a story, the author, and his/her writing style and call that "constructive criticism". However, you did it in a way that actually made me look forward to you doing it again. Please PM me in the near future, I wish to talk with your more.
And to the rest of the reviewers; thanks for the awesome reviews. I'm not one to write solely for the reviews, however, you guys make it all worth it
Anyways, about this chapter…I decided to deviate from the Lust Plot I wanted to do and decided to focus more on Offline activities before diving into the Cubia Seven Plot, and I want to introduce some other Dot Hack GU characters that I've been purposely ignoring.
Log 5
Ryou knew that what he and Chika did would have serious consequences. After appearing on Salvador Aihara's Online Jack and revealing all that he did…he wasn't looking forward for the first day of school. It didn't help that Chika RELISHED in the fact that she was on a popular show, and decided to look her best on the first day of school. That meant him waiting outside her apartment.
Looking at his watch, he sighed, 'Looks like I'll be driving to class today…geeze…and I wanted to keep a low profile today too.' Though he knew that was all but impossible. His classmates were some of the biggest gossips he knew offline and if the masses didn't see him on Online Jack, then they would hear about him through his classmates, which was a lose-lose situation for him. His lamenting was slightly interrupted with the appearance of Chika, who looked a little more radiant than usual. Ryou gave her a cursory glance and realized she put a little makeup on – just enough to look pretty without feeling too girly.
'Damn it to hell! You're going to make this day harder than it needs to be,' he thought annoyed while his left eye twitched, an action that didn't go unnoticed by Chika. She just smiled knowingly at him which made him sigh, 'I freaking knew it'. Growling, annoyed at this sudden development, Ryou led his grinning girlfriend to the garage where he parked his car. He just knew this day was going to be troublesome.
(-v-)
Alastor sighed as he watched Ovan work the Serpent of Lore. CC Corp had offered Ovan a job to work while Takumi finished his schooling and graduate. After such thing occurred, he'd would work alongside the child prodigy.
Ovan gave the viral AI a curious glance. "Bored?" he asked.
"Yes actually," Alastor replied while crossing his arms, "As an AI, these feeling and emotions can be very troublesome at times."
"We humans often feel the same way. However, for you to be able to feel these emotions and feelings and actually have a natural reaction to the stimuli, like you were a real human, is nothing short of astounding. I wonder…how is this possible?"
"I don't see while you're impressed, Ovan," Alastor commented with a shrug, "As you know, as the AIDA virus, I bonded with several humans, including you. Its no wonder I can feel a lot of emotions," Then Alastor got a sly grin, "And speaking of emotions, isn't it high time that you tell Shino how you really feel?"
Ovan said nothing, but Alastor did see the blush etched across his face. He mentally chuckled, 'Looks like I win this round, Ovan'.
(-v-)
Sitting in the large windowsill that overlooked the courtyard of Tokyo High, Takumi watched his fellow students file into the area below. With him is a raven-haired woman with brown eyes. She is wearing a red short-sleeved shirt and a black skirt. Over that, she wore a simple white lab-coat. She is Kaga Kyouko, also know of Kaede from Moontree. Takumi started chuckling as the number of people grew exponentially.
"I don't see what is funny, Hino-sama." Kyouko said softly.
Takumi turned his head towards her, "Please, call me Takumi, Kaga-san. I'm the student while you are the staff," then he turned to look out the window again, "Human behavior is always interesting…especially when Misaki-kun is involved. We have both seen how he is in 'The World'…and yet…when I saw him at the party, I saw emotions in him I didn't think possible. I saw him nervous when telling the Dot Hackers he was Sora, the same boy who tormented them so. I saw him caring for Chika-san, not even pushing her away when she cuddled with him on the couch. Hes grown over the time since he joined 'The World', Kaga-san. I am just curious as to how the new Misaki Ryou handle this situation."
Even though he gave his usual analysis about the situation, Kyouko saw the small gleam in his eye, "Oh really…are you sure you are just analyzing the situation or are you just waiting to see him squirm for once. We both know that once he steps foot into the courtyard, he'll be under such scrutiny."
Takumi chuckled again, "Well…it's a little of both…" He admitted, then he frowned, "Depending on how he handles the situation…will either make or break him. We should prepare for that event." Kyouko nodded, agreeing with the seriousness of the situation. This was a big step against what made Haseo…Haseo. She just hoped the young master would be able to handle the pressure.
(-v-)
"Ovan," Alastor said getting the blue-haired man's attention, "You know that Haseo is going to school right?" Seeing Ovans confused look, Alastor continued, "Hes going to class after the fact he basically gave out his identity to the whole world. Do you not see the chaos such event will cause?"
Ovan eyes widen, "I see…I did not notice this before…however…I am curious to why you have brought this to my attention…"
"I brought it up because I could…hypothetically hack into his school's security cameras and hypothetically broadcast it before us."
Ovan begin to smirk, "I understand what you have in mind now. Please, my friend, do not delay any longer." Haseo was such a interesting boy to watch over the months he had met him. And it would be interesting to see how Haseo would handle such an event.
(-v-)
'He is coming here…today… I just know it…' She thought as she sat against the tree in the courtyard. Her long blond hair laid neatly across her person and her piercing blue eyes scanned for her pray. She knew that he was coming, and she knew what she had to do.
After all, she laid claim to him first, and she'd be damned if any of these idiots get to him first.
(-v-)
A cold shiver went up Ryou's spine as he parked his car in the student parking lot. The chill seemed to do a U-Turn as it went down and rested in his stomach, amplifying the intensity. He shuddered; he had not felt something like this ever since he faced Cubia with his friends. It was tension of the greatest magnitude.
"Ryou-kun?"
He turned towards Chika, who looked concerned, "I'll be fine…I'm just…over thinking this situation I guess."
She frowned slightly. She knew he was lying. After spending time with him, she could read the emotions he hid behind his false bravado. And even that seemed flimsy at the moment, as he was actually shaking. She gave him a kind smile, "Don't worry about it. We'll face them…together. We'll take on the whole world!"
She smiled as he stopped shaking and begin to smile a warm smile, "Thanks Chika-chan…I think I just needed to hear that." He leaned over and gave her a peck on the lips, causing her to blush. Sure they had kissed before, but this one sent shivers through her body. "Come on…lets go face the music."
After getting out the car, and grabbing their school bags, they made their way to the courtyard, as it was the only entrance that was meant for students. However, as soon as the couple did, every eye turned towards them and any confidence Ryou died when he noticed.
'Oh…fuck…'
(-v-)
The whole world seemed to stop for her when she laid eyes on her prey. 'Mein Gott! He looks just like his PC…' a light blush shot across her face as she stared at him more and more. Then it faded when her prey suddenly exhibited something that was uncommon…well uncommon for her. The deer-caught-in-the-headlights look, while hilarious to most, made her frown. Where was the man she wanted for herself. The man she literally sold her soul to the devil for. This just would not do. Standing up and brushing herself off, she made her way towards the couple. She'll bring the fire out of him, even if it killed him.
(-v-)
"Well well…what do we have here…" Takumi muttered as he watched a blond girl make her way towards Ryou. "I wonder…"
"Takumi-san? What is going on?"
"I believe this is what most called an uncontrolled variable." Takumi replied with a frown.
"Meaning?"
"Well…ever wondered what happens when two meteors collide in space?" Kyouko looked confused at what he said. "They say its akin to what people call…the big bang theory."
"And what does this have to do with what is going on now?"
"We're about to see a miniature big bang, and I fear that even I can't calculate the outcome…even if I had access to the Serpent of Lore."
(-v-)
"I can feel it…"
Ovan turned towards Alastor who was glowing slightly black, "What is it?"
"That girl…she…she has been touched by the corrupted side of me…the feeling is so strong that parts of me are yearning to reconnect with her."
Ovan eyes widen and turned towards the screen, "Who is that girl?"
"She is…"
(-v-)
"Well well my little Haseo has finally revealed himself to me." Ryou eyes focused on the blond-haired underclassmen who addressed him. Something in the back of his head told him that this girl was familiar…but her voice did not match her speaking patterns.
"Who the hell are you?" He asked, glaring at the girl. He needed to focus on something and this girl was a prime target.
"Ah theres my Haseo! Such fire! Such Passion," She exclaimed before giving him a sly look, "I told you Haseo…your mine."
"Hey, who the hell are you?" Chika demanded, glaring at the girl as well.
"I know who you are," Ryou grounded out. He didn't want to believe that this little girl was the same girl, but the feeling was too strong to ignore, "So…you came to this school, just to get me. You know that was dangerous…"
All eyes and ears were on Ryou when he spoke the next few words.
"Bordeaux of Kestral."
End of Log 5
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