Chapter 10
"It's really good to see you guys after so long," Rito said happily. He finally met back with his parents after his two years absence, and there was a strong flow of positive emotions. He was crushed by his mother's hug, as she cried. "Oh, my Rito's grown up so much. He's even became a ladies man," his mother cried joyfully. I'm not so sure about that last part, although…, Rito considered for a moment… eh, maybe not. "So, how you guys been?" Rito asked rather casually.
"Well, your mother has been around countries as usual with her modelling job, and as for me, I'm still writing manga- with Zastin and the other guys' help of course," Yuuki Saibai (A/N: That's his name right?) replied equally casually.
"But really Rito? You'd leave without even saying 'bye'; that's a bit rude of you. I think your friends were very depressed. Good thing you're back," he continued.
"Hai, I'm glad to be back," Rito declared cheerfully. Both Mikan and Momo entered the room and gave tea to his parents, while Rito saw off Run. "Heh, as always, it was good to see you Run-chan. Good luck with your idol work, ok," he said smiling. "Of course Rito-kun. Now that you're back, I'll try even harder," she replied gleefully. He waved as she left, and started thinking: hmm, maybe Kyouko-chan can help me with my fire manipulation.
Rito's parents left the next morning for their work, saying their 'goodbyes' and wishing him (and Mikan) luck. "Well, that was interesting- expect Tou-san and Kaa-san to always surprise me," he said to Mikan. She nodded in reply. "I'm gonna go to college now, soo see ya Mikan," he added as he started walking towards school. Mikan replied with a 'don't do anything stupid' look. Rito listened to music as he walked, enjoying the bass and definition of the sounds from his music. He was so deep in thought that he didn't see a familiar girl approach him (and jump on him). "Ow, what the hell just happened?" he asked dazed; taking in his surroundings, he made sure he hadn't been attacked. He found the assailant- it was Yuka. "Oh, hey Yuka-chan- that was rather unexpected. Is that a new way to say 'hello'?" he asked rhetorically.
"I just wanted to walk with you, Rito-sama," she winked at him as he started getting red.
"Wow, what? I didn't know I was that respected," he said in a panicked voice.
"Relax, I just wanted to try that. By the way, where's Lala-chan and everyone else?" she questioned curiously. She knows I walk with Lala? Is she stalking me or something…, he thought a bit worried, then shrugged it off. "Oh, she went off before me. We should get going as well; after the pyjama incident yesterday, I don't think I should be screwing around too much," he stated in a worried voice, all the while looking down at his uniform: well, I've got my school uniform on this time- that's a good sign right? Rito mused for a moment. They both headed towards college/school.
"Drench everything, Riptide!" shouted a serious Rito as water shot out in a strong current from his hand. How did this even happen? He recalled going into school with Yuka, and somewhere along the way, some arrogant guy (definitely a Yokai, Rito had thought) decided to start a fight. He'd later transformed into some sort of reptilian humanoid thing. The creature had green scaly skin, large reptilian eyes, sharp-looking claws, and stood at around 6'6 ft.- for a normal human, this would be problematic, but he wasn't that normal anymore. Not really caring about all the attention he was getting, he took a battle stance and prepared. He then used Riptide, which brought him up to the current situation. Rito could see the worried looks of all his friends as well as other students. The reptile man then surprised him when he jumped at him with claws ready to slice- he did not expect it at all. Everyone gasped as the reptile man struck at terrifyingly quick speed.
It was not a great start to the school day for Rito; he'd already gotten into a fight with a reptilian Yokai, and it seemed as if the creature had got a strong hit on him. However, this was wrong. Rito didn't expect the attack, but still had an extremely quick reaction time- people gasped even more when they saw he'd stopped the dangerous claws of the reptile man with his katana. Don't die Yuuki-kun, Haruna thought desperately- there wasn't a lot anyone could do. The creature before them was not human, so taking on it would be unwise. "What's the matter boy? Can't take on these attacks? You are a human after all; whatever weapons you have, it's all the same in the end," the reptile taunted. He hoped for an angry response, or even better, a wild, uncontrolled attack, but his expectations were not met. "Heh, I may be human, but you should learn to never underestimate your opponents. That type of stuff will lead to your downfall," Rito responded calmly. "Plus your breath stinks. Ever heard of a mint?" Rito added with a smirk. The reptile was infuriated at this statement and made a mad but quick lunge, which Rito dodged easily at unnatural speed. "I'll end this right now; electrical conduction, paralyse," Rito pointed his katana at the creature. To everyone's surprise, red electricity coursed through his arm onto the katana, before striking the reptilian- completely paralysing him. This was definitely Rito's win. "Ladies, gentlemen, whatever creed or race you may be, you should not treat eachother because of that. Everyone deserves equality in this World and life- that is my view. If it isn't yours, then fair enough, but reflect upon your views. Doesn't discrimination and hatred lead to more despair? It is an endless cycle if you use a narrow-minded approach of inequality," Rito announced to everyone. "I think I'll take my leave now," he concluded quietly as he picked up his hoodie and sheathed his katana. Everyone was amazed; Yuuki Rito had defeated a creature stronger than humans, and what he'd said was very true. It reached out to everyone, even the Yokai in the school- the name Yuuki Rito would stick in people's minds, especially after those events.
Hi everyone, tenth chapter now! Celebrate with a party lol! Heh, but thanks everyone who has reviewed and viewed this story, because that's what has kept me going. As I said a few chapters before, I'll include the supernatural and Yokai in this story because it spices things up. Finally a fighting scene after so long; a scene like this has been in my mind for quite long so it was good to get it down on paper. Hope you enjoy this chapter, and review everyone. Disclaimer: I do not own To Love-Ru. Next chapter- probably this Friday.