"Alright everyone, please give a warm welcome to our new student, Allen Walker." The teacher, Mr. Reever stepped aside to reveal a nervous Allen. Allen sheepishly had his head down, afraid to see the kid's reactions. He vaguely heard the students exchanging chains of whispers to one another that all directed back to Allen. They were asking why his hair was white and what was with his scar. Some of the kids said something in between coughs that went along the lines of 'freak,' 'weirdo' and 'creep.'

Allen just arrived at his new school and already he wanted to leave now. He had his left hand in his pocket, fidgeting with his cell phone and feeling the metal becoming sticky from his sweat. He wanted to call Kanda to pick him up, but the teen was at school as well.

Allen turned to the teacher, the only person he wanted to look at right now. He asked in a timid voice so that none of the other kids could hear.

"Can I please keep my gloves on? It's really cold in here." Allen attempted a desperate puppy dog pout that drew Mr. Reever to ponder a bit but then nodded. It would get even worse if anyone knew about his burnt arm. . .

"Alright. Now please take a seat where ever you want."

Allen nodded a 'thanks' and decided to sit in the very back next to a window. As he walked through the aisle, he was getting the cold shoulder from the kids that he walked passed. Allen ignored them and kept his hand tightly around his cell phone. He loosened his grip a bit, collecting a bit of a hope that things will get better.

Unfortunately it only got worst. . .

During recess, a kid named Earl decided to pick a fight with Allen. Earl was a rather pudgy kid who has an everlasting creepy smile that was practically glued to his face. Most of the kids in the playground surrounded the two, chorusing 'fight, fight, fight' and throwing out insults to a beaten up Allen. Earl easily knocked Allen to the ground and kicked him hard in the stomach that forced him to cough out violently.

"C'mon, get up." Earl taunted with the other kids echoing, laughing at Allen who was struggling to get up but Earl kicked him once more to the ground. "Get up you little freak."

Allen was on his back, using his elbows to support himself and hoist upright. He looked at his surroundings to see the kids pointing at him, repeating the words 'freak' over and over again. Allen looked over to find the teacher and beg for help but he was nowhere to be seen.

At the third kick which punctured his side, Allen was tossed over and his cell phone flew out of his pocket. The phone landed just inches away from him, the bottom now smothered in dirt. Allen desperately reached for it but his hand was crushed down by Earl's foot.

"Oh look, you have a cell phone." Earl delightfully picked up the cell phone and examined it with interest. "Wonder how a freak like you could have such a nice phone. Oh well, it's mine now." Earl laughed as he waved the phone in front of Allen's face mockingly. Knowing that the fight was officially over, Earl joyfully strolled away with the phone in hand. Everyone else broke apart the circle and got back to do their own thing, leaving Allen on the ground.

Allen just laid there, utterly stunned on what just happened. His face was bruished and it was stinging him. His stomach was hurting him but he was able to get up steadily. Allem felt a newfound anger built up inside as he watched Earl casually walk away from him. Allen clucthed his side but the pain didn't stop him from dashing over and hurling himself at Earl, shoving both himself and the bully to the ground. Allen threw a surprise punch at Earl's face which he never knew he could ever muster. Allen kept on punching the bully who was gaping at him in great trepidation. Allen saw tears building up in Earl's eyes but he nevertheless kept on beating him up till he was pulled away by Mr. Reever.

"What are you doing, Allen?" Mr. Reever demanded and Allen automatically burst into tears, trying to force the words out but all that came up were hiccups straining his throat.

Earl scrambled to his feet and pointed an accusing finger to Allen. "He was beating me up! I just wanted to see his cell phone and suddenly he started punching me!"

Allen glared at Earl and wanted to yell at him but that would only get him into more trouble. He saw all the kids regroup and surround the three, all eyes angrily at Allen. They all exchanged whispers to each other while still maintaining their hateful gaze. Allen felt his insides just tightening around one another and his heart going up to his throat.

"Lets go to the office, Allen." Mr. Reever suggested and all the kids nodded in unison, especially Earl who was wiping off blood that was dripping out of his nose. Allen had nearly broken it.

"Alright. . ." Allen murmured, hanging his head down in humiliation and steadily followed Mr. Reever to the main office.

x~x~x~x~x

Mr. Reever softly knocked on the door and a 'come in' was muffled through the other side. Mr. Reever opened the door and the two stepped inton a well furnished office with creamy white walls and violet carpeting. There were two leather couches on either side of the room with lamps emitting dimmed fluorescent lighting against the corners. At the back of the room was a black cherry wood desk that held a coffee cup and organized piles of paper. Behind the desk was back of a revolving chair facing the duo whom sat on one of the couchs.

The chair spun around and revealed a man with tan skin and light golden eyes. Allen thought he looked a tad bit like uncle Neah except for the fact that the principal's hair was longer and wore reading glasses that were perched at the tip of his nose.

"Another troublemaker?" The principal, Mr. Tyki Mikk inquired, folding his hands on his lap and crossing his legs. "Isn't this the new kid?"

"Yes." Mr. Reever exclaimed. "Apparently he got into a fight—"

"I'd like to hear the boy's story if you don't mind. You can leave and I'll take it from here." Mr. Mikk waved Mr. Reever off who simply nodded and walked out of the room silently, closing the door which made a soft click.

"Now doesn't that loosen the tension a bit?" Mr. Mikk leaned back on his chair and drummed his fingers on the armrest. " Allen Walker was it? It seems like the first day isn't going to well. So explain what happened."

Allen kept his head down, his back hunched over and was only able to give a small nod to the principal.

"I don't have all day, boy." Mr. Mikk frowned disapprovingly at the kid's somber behavior.

"I'm sorry. . ." Allen murmured and finally looked at the principal with tear filled eyes. "I didn't know what came over me . . . I was just minding my own business and suddenly one of the boy's started to punch me and called me a freak due to my hair and scar. He also stole my cell phone and that was when I punched him back."

"Ah, so that's it." Mr. Mikk trailed off as he rummaged around for something in his suit that seemed to be too formal for a principa; to wear. "Well that's pretty rough to start the first day, ne? Here" Mr. Mikk got out a lollipop and tossed it over to Allen who successfully caught it. "My niece, Road who also goes to this school—I think she's skipping out again—gave me it, but I've had too many sweets that I'm afraid I'll get fat."

"Thanks. . ." Allen smiled slightly and took off the wrapper, gradually placing the cherry flavored treat in his mouth.

"So describe to me this kid that was bullying you." Mr. Mikk encouraged, ready with a piece of paper ad pen.

"I think his name's Earl . . . plus there were other kids who were teasing me but I didn't catch their names." Allen described as he sucked on the lolipop.

"Earl? The oversized boy with the creepy smile?" Mr. Mikk raised an eyebrow.

"Yes."

"And he called you a freak?"

". . .Yes."

"How ironic." Mr. Mikk remarked quietly and jotted things down quickly on the piece of paper. "Well, I'll have a talk with Earl. As for you, boy, you can go now."

"But there are other kids—"

"You didn't give me their names so there's nothing I can do about that. Right now the main concern is Earl since he purposely hit you. You on the other hand did so as well, but I'm letting you off the hook today since this is your first day. However, I will have to have you stay tomorrow after school for detention."

Allen hung his head lower and sunk in the couch, wanting it to engulf him. How in the world would his new dad and Kanda react to that?

"Hey, don't worry, boy." Mr. Mikk assured. "It's only an hour here in my office."

"Really?"

"Yeah, so don't freak out about it, geez." Tyki scratched the back of his head and the tension was completely lifted as Allen smiled wholeheartedly.

"Okay! So, I can go?"

"Sure, I'll settle things from here. Now go to the nurse and get some ice, boy, your face is starting to swell. " Mr. Mikk instructed and also added as Allen began to leave. "Remember, you're staying after school tomorrow here in my office. Better not forget it, boy."

Allen nodded in understanding and left the office. He lightly touched his cheek, it was pretty bruised up from where the Earl punched him repeatedly as well as the other cheek.

As Allen searched around for the nurse's office while finishing up his lolipop, he caught sight of a familiar face walking down the hall in a hurry. Allen came to a halt and almost dropped the treat as his hands shook slightly in disbelief.

"Lenalee?"

The girl with the two pig tails topped to face Allen with those bright purple orbs, acknowledging that it really was her. Lenalee covered her mouth and ran up to embrace her friend tightly. Allen softly hugged back and it took a while for them to let go.

"I'm so happy to see you, Allen." Lenalee smiled her usual smile that made Allen blush a bit but he shook it off before his friend noticed.

"Yeah, it's been awhile." Allen agreed.

"Oh, what happened to your face?" Lenalee cautiously placed a hand on Allen's cheek.

"I . . . got into a fight. . ." Allen hesitated a bit. "I'm heading to the nurse; do you know where it is?"

"Yes, follow me." Lenalee took Allen's hand and led him down a different hallway. When they reached the office, Lenalee knocked on the door and the two were greeted by the nurse who had shoulder length brown hair and tender eyes.

"H—Hello, Lenalee and. . . Oh, who's this?" The nurse stuttered a bit but she was graced with a small, sweet smile.

"Hi, Miss. Lotto, this is my friend, Allen." Lenalee replied, gesturing towards the bruises on Allen's face. "He got into a fight apparently."

"With whom?" The nurse, Miss. Miranda Lotto asked.

". . .Earl." Allen turned away as he bit down hard on his lolipop, cracking it lightly.

"Oh!" Miss Lotto suddenly gasped that drew the kid's attention. "So you're the one who gave him a bloody nose?"

"Um. . ." Allen fidgeted with his fingers nervously. "I'm really sorry about that, but he started it and. . .I'm sorry. Is he in there?"

"Y—yes." Miss. Lotto stepped inside with the kids in tow. Miranda told Allen to sit in one of the beds while she went off to get some ice packs. Earl was laying on another bed on the opposite side, holding onto a bunch of bloody tissues to his nose as he held his head upright. Earl didn't notice Lenalee or Allen and Allen was rather grateful.

Lenalee sat on the edge of the bed, taking note that Earl wasn't going to be up for a while. He looked more damaged than Allen despite that the latter earned more wounds. Allen was still able to come out strong nevertheless.

Soon Miss. Lotto came back with a pack of ice; she handed it to Allen and told him to apply the ice on the cheek for several minutes before switching to the other cheek. Allen was allowed to stay in the room till he felt better and Lenalee wanted to stay as well to keep Allen company. Miranda agreed but told them not to stay for too long before walking away.

Allen placed the pack of ice to his cheek, relieved by the cool touch that soothed his skin. The two were quiet for a bit till Lenalee started to speak, keeping her voice low.

"I was afraid you went missing, Allen." Lenalee remarked softly. "Like everyone else. . ."

"What do you mean?" Allen asked questionably.

"You didn't see the news or read the papers?" Allen shook his head, the only thing he watched on T.V. were some cartoons.

"Well, a month ago everyone at the orphanage suddenly disappeared." Lenalee began to explain. "Someone came to the orphanage to adopt a kid but the person didn't see anyone there. The police were called over and they looked all over the building and found no one. They've been searching all over town for the kids for a month now and haven't found any trace of them yet. Even Mr. Rouvelier's missing as well."

Allen set the pack of ice to his other cheek and pressed down on it. "Honestly, I don't really care about that guy . . . heck; I'm now suspecting him for everyone's disappearance."

"You're not the only one." Lenalee admitted, she clutched her hands together and bent forward with her bangs falling over her eyes. "He's a horrible person. . ."

Allen patted his friend's back and rubbed a small, soothing circle over her shoulder blade for comfort. He settled the ice pack down since his cheeks were entirely cold and numb now.

"Hey, Lenalee. . . do you think we could go search for everyone?" Allen offered a suggestion.

"No, my brother would definitely not want to do that." Lenalee shook her head slowly. "The police are taking care of it and we shouldn't be involved. . ."

". . . You're right." Allen sighed, quickly declining it without any protest since Kanda would disagree too. Then he paused. " Wait, brother?"

"Oh, yes, I have a brother now. He's the one who you saw at the orphanage." Lenalee exclaimed.

"I have a brother as well. He may be a jerk most of the time, but I can tolerate with it. . . usually." Allen smiled.

At the same exact moment, Kanda sneezed and startled his classmates since they were all working in silence for about an hour. There was another trail of silence till Lavi burst out:

"Bless Yu!"

Kanda glared at him, the rabbit was just begging for a death wish.


A/N: It's almost midnight and I probaly made some mistakes while editing. . .I'll fix them later (I am really lazy right now. . . ) Anyways, I think Kanda's sneeze should've sounded like a little squeak, but I think that would've killed his dignity. . . anyways, the Earl is a bully coz I wanted to put him in some how (and he was probaly OOC but this is his only appearence in this fic, so whatever) Reever is a teacher (couldn't think of anyone else. . .well, there was Komui but he has another important occupation.) and Tyki is the principal! XD I really wanted Tyki to be in this fic so I had to think about how he should be in it. Originally he was gonna be a bad guy but. . .meh. . .I wanted to make him good, well, as good as Tyki can be. Anyways, we see Lenalee again, yeah~ I can hear all the Yullen fans hissing right about now, but Lenalee and Allen are just really good friends in this fic so fear naught. I also figured out how many chaps I'm gonna have (but I'm not gonna tell you how many are left) and scheduled when each chap will be updated. I'm gonna be away on vacation on July 25th thru Aug 13th so I'd like to get at least 5 chaps in before I leave for three weeks (so that's one chap every other day saved for a couple of days since I'll be busy packing and stuff. . .not 100 percent sure on this, I'll say 80 percent.) I have no idea if I'll have internet over there (and if I do, I don't think I'll have any time to write/update.) So yeah, next chap will be Allen in detention and more interaction with Tyki~ And Kanda will appear more next chap, don't worry~