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Akiko didn't like this one bit; the brunette girl sat on the stairs outside watching as the class fussed over their supposedly new teacher. Takaoka Akira didn't exactly give Akiko a good impression, sure he seemed nice while interacting with everyone, but something was off about him. Unfortunately, Akiko couldn't place her finger on what was wrong, so instead, she opted to sit away from the class and study this new guy.

The large guy had strode onto the school field about ten minutes ago, he was carrying countless bags with him, which varied in colour and size. Akiko first noted that he was a large being, no he wasn't fat, he just had an excess amount of muscle. He made his way over to the class a bright smile upon his round face. As for the bags he was carrying, they were chock full of delicious cakes and sweets. Akiko couldn't tell if he was trying to bribe them or was just a genuinely nice guy.

For some reason Akiko couldn't shift the horrible feeling in her stomach, this guy just screamed bad news to her. There was no way a stranger would come up to the end class bringing them tones off treats out of the kindness of his heart; the chairman wouldn't even allow it. Akiko frowned in confusion as she studied this Takaoka guy, she chewed unconsciously on her bottom lip as she thought more into what his devious plans could be. That's when it dawned upon her, something about his guy kinda reminded Akiko of her father. One minute he was all sweet and caring then the next he was screaming at the top of his lungs. Akiko would always see it when she was younger, the way he treated lower members of his company, heck even the way he treated her when she did something wrong. If what she assumed was correct; then this guy was trouble indeed, and they had yet to awaken the beast lurking behind his mask.

Akiko let out a small sigh, maybe she just coming up with nonsense in her mind. What if this guy was alright and she was making him sound like an awful human being. No, her gut feelings had never let her down before. One thing that was bugging her, however, was Mr Karasuma. Glancing over she spotted him watching Takaoka with the same look he gave everyone, but something in his eyes betrayed his outer shell. Was it a flicker of worry which passed across his face or was Akiko imagining it? Turning away, she pondered on one thought, why was Mr Karasuma no longer teaching them? He was a great teacher in Akiko's eyes. Everyone loved him and got along with him well, especially Kurahashi. So, why would he suddenly stop teaching them? Was the ministry of defence cooking up some evil plot?

Takaoka observed the students before his eyes landed on Akiko who was excluding herself. When their eyes met, Akiko felt her body go rigid something in them seemed cold. He waved her over, but Akiko refused to budge, there was no way she was being bribed by sweets, no matter how good they looked. It wasn't just Akiko who removed herself from the class, sat next to her was Karma who looked bored. The red-haired boy was yet to say a word since Takaoka arrived, it made Akiko wonder if he was observing this guy too. Then again, she never knew what went on inside Karma's head.

Once all the cakes had been passed around, Takaoka decided to play some sports with everyone. Of course, they all agreed and joined in because his bribes worked wonders. He'd claimed that they were all family and it was just his way of getting acquainted with everyone. Akiko found herself snorting at his words, no family member she knew was this clingy. Then again, her parents never showed much affection to her, so maybe she was being biased.

"You not joining in?" Karma finally spoke. His words startled Akiko, who was getting used to the silence between the two.

Glancing back to him, she shook her head. "No way, I don't trust this guy one bit. He's just…" Akiko didn't know how to put it. This Takaoka was an anomaly; she couldn't tell how he was feeling at all.

"If he's teaching our classes from now on, I'm not coming," Karma stated.

Akiko snorted, "no surprise there. You don't come even when Mr Karasuma teaches."

Karma shot her a glare, but Akiko was too busy observing the game of football to notice his glares. It was strange, recently the two hadn't been spending as much time together, it was like they were drifting apart again, and Akiko didn't know why. A week had passed by and not once did Karma invade her house; it was bliss but also lonely. Akiko wasn't sure if she did something to upset him, and anytime she asked why he'd give her a blank stare before walking off with Nagisa or Okuda. Akiko did find herself becoming a little jealous that he was spending more time with those two and not herself, but she tried her best not to let it show. She didn't want him hating her again.

"You want to skip with me?" He asks.

"Nah I'm good. I don't need to get into any more trouble with my parents. Just the other day mother threatened to drag me home, and that was for skipping the school assembly. I like living alone I don't want to go back. Now hush I'm studying!" Akiko spoke, her eyes never leaving the school field.

Once again, Akiko missed the look Karma had given her, and it wasn't long before her mind began to wander once again. She thought about the previous week and tried figuring out why he stopped acting like himself around her. Akiko hated to admit it, but she was starting to miss the constant teasing and odd flirtatious remarks. Most of all she missed his company, she wanted to hang around with him again, and chat with him. But she found herself unable to get the message across, why she was starting to act shy around him she didn't know.

Akiko was not looking forward to PE the next day; she found herself sluggishly following behind her classmates. Each of them seemed excited, chatter about how amazing Takaoka was filled her ears, forcing Akiko to roll her eyes. He had them wrapped around his finger already. The first few minutes seemed normal, and she found herself wondering if she was mistaken about him.

"Okay dokie class, from now on I'm your new PE teacher." He flashed them all a bright grin.

"What happened to Mr Karasuma?" Akiko asked. She didn't bother raising a hand. Takaoka whipped around and for a second Akiko saw a flash of something in his eyes. Anger perhaps?

"Mr Karasuma is a busy man, and teaching you kids only slows down his chances of killing your teacher. Also, students will raise their hands in my class." He chuckled. Akiko frowned, he made it out like they were a burden on Mr Karasuma. "Don't you worry you're pretty little heads though, my training will be just as affected as Mr Karasuma's."

Takaoka handed out a piece of paper to everyone, claiming it to be their new timetable. Akiko took a moment to gaze over the sheet before her mouth fell open in shock. What the hell was this? The contents of the paper were horrifying; they'd be training until nine at night. Not to mention they only had classes until 11:50, how were they meant to study or even eat lunch? Akiko shot a glare up to Takaoka, and there it was, the monster was slowly beginning to show it's true colours.

"Of course I got consent from the chairman, so you have no choice but to follow this new timetable," Takaoka stated.

Akiko scoffed, of course, that idiot would be fine with them training until nine at night. Anything to keep them from getting into the top spots when the next exams roll around. Takaoka turned to the brunette who was still glaring at him, she was about to object and tell him how rubbish this all was, but Maehara beat her to it.

"We don't even have any time to study! There's no way we can follow this timetable the chairman knew this so of course, he agreed to it." Maehara was cut off when Takaoka grabbed him and sent a knee straight into his gut. Maehara collapsed gagging and vomiting as bile made its way up. He clutched his stomach in pain. Akiko watched horrified; how dare he harm someone. Glancing back to Takaoka, a dark glint shone in his eyes, and a painfully fake smile had spread across his face. This guy was crazy.

"There's no such thing as can't, in this class there's only try. And as your father, you have to follow this new timetable. You have to do as I say, no matter what."

Akiko felt sick, in that split second his true colours shone through, and Akiko was right. This guy was a psychopath, he'd do whatever it take for others to follow him, even if that meant brute force. It was painfully obvious that they weren't human to him, just tools which he can control however he wanted. No father should get away with bringing harm to their children.

"Alrighty then!" His previous bright fake smile replaced the more sinister looking one. "Let's do three sets of one hundred squats." He clapped his hands together. Akiko found herself not budging she wasn't doing anything for a horrible person like him. "If you want to quit, go ahead. Just know this, I can arrange for you to be replaced." A smirked washed across his face, and Akiko found herself growling in annoying. This guy was starting to get on her last nerves now.

Akiko still didn't move from her spot on the ground; she could see the terror on her classmate's faces. Their so-called father was injecting fear into everyone; this was not what a father does. Takaoka moved forward and circled them much like a predator would do. He was the predator, and they were his prey. "I didn't want to do this to you guys. You're family, after all." He grabbed ahold of both Mimura and Kanzaki. The two were frozen in terror, pushing Mimura away Takaoka began patting Kanzaki on the head. Akiko glared at the guy he needed to get his hands off her friends.

Akiko saw the glint in Kanzaki's eyes change, she confidently glanced up at Takaoka and with a bright smile, she spoke. "I want Mr Karasuma back as our teacher."

It was a like a bomb went on inside Takaoka, and a second after those words left Kanzaki's mouth a single swipe from Takaoka's hand sent the girl flying. Kanzaki felt to the ground with a thud, Akiko wondered if she was unconscious. Sugino, Kayano and Nagisa rushed over to the fallen girl making sure she was at least alive.

Takaoka smirked down at the rest of the class. "What's wrong? I don't take no for an answer. If you have a problem with me then let's exchange fists, I know I'm already better than you kids."

Something in Akiko's mind snapped, and before she could stop herself, she rose to her feet. Her eyes never left Takaoka, who was wildly showing them his fighting moves. "Get out of this class, you're not welcome here." Akiko took a few steps forward.

"Oh, another rebellious child." Takaoka grinned wildly before turning around. The crazed look on his face made Akiko stop in her place. Was she scared, yes? But this guy needed to go now. He was a bully, and Akiko hated bullies.

"Stop with this stupid fatherly act I'm sick and tired of hearing it." She spat. Akiko's green eyes never left Takaoka's crazy ones. He cracked his knuckles together in attempts to scare her off, but Akiko wasn't about to back down now, she had too much pride for that. "My father maybe is an ass, but he can teach you a thing or two about being one. Then again you're lacking all fatherly instincts in that simple-minded brain of yours. I highly suggest you leave because you're certainly not wanted around here."

"Are you threatening me girl?" Takaoka's cold voice reached Akiko's ears. A small shiver raced through her body, as her adrenalin began pumping. "If you back off now, I'll forgive you."

"No, I don't need forgiveness from the likes of you, I don't need anything from you." Akiko raised her voice. "I want you to leave."

"Alright, I'll leave under one condition." He smirked widely. "You have to beat me in a fight."

Akiko glared at the guy ignoring any pleas for her to stop. This was probably going to be the stupidest thing she's ever done, but she wanted to prove her point. "Fine, but when I win, you better leave."

Takaoka smirked victoriously. While Akiko silently tried to stop herself from visibly shaking, if Karma could see her now he'd wouldn't be happy. Taking a deep breath she prepared for this fight, she was going to win for her friends. Everything was eerily silent as everyone waited to see who would be the first to move.

Takaoka was the first to move, he charged forwards and once close enough he rapidly swung his fists trying to hit Akiko. Akiko, on the other hand, managed to dodge several of his attacks before one landed on her shoulder, making the brunette stumble backwards in shock. Pain shot through her shoulder blade and she wondered for a second if it was broken or not. Unfortunately, Akiko didn't have time to check herself over, as once again, Takaoka was rushing towards her. Unable to land a hit on him, Akiko set for dodging his attacks, she knew if he caught her that would be the end.

Swiping a leg out Takaoka tripped Akiko, who went tumbling down to the ground. She let out a grunt as the impact winded her. Takaoka towed over her and grabbed her by the front of her gym clothes. Panic filled Akiko's body, and instinctively she bent her head down and bit into Takaoka's wrist. Takaoka howled in pain and shook the girl off, once she was free from his grip, Akiko took a moment to straighten her clothes out and regain her defensive form. Takaoka glared down at his wrist where a human-size bite wound was now imbedded, that same glare was sent straight back at Akiko who only smirked in satisfaction.

Akiko stood shocked as Takaoka pulled out a knife. The gleaming metal shone in the sunlight and mocked Akiko from where she stood. Taking a big gulp, she could hear Mr Karasuma protesting in the background, but his cries soon faded when Takaoka rushed forward. Akiko quickly backed up, before managing to pivot on one foot and kick out with another. The blow landed on his wrist with the bite mark, it must have still been painful because Takaoka yelped and dropped the knife. Akiko took that moment to kick the object away hopefully, he wouldn't be able to get it any time soon. Takaoka spitefully looked between herself and the knife, if he wanted it he'd have to go through her first.

Takaoka tried rushing past Akiko, but the brunette managed to land another hit in his back this time. Takaoka crumpled to the ground, he trashed out and grabbed ahold of Akiko's arm pulling her down. Before she could join him in the dirt, Takaoka harshly kicked his foot into her abdomen. Letting her go Akiko fell to the ground, a slight whimper of pain made it past her lips. A nauseous feeling stirred in her stomach, but Akiko gulped back any vomit and bile rising to her mouth. She would not give him that satisfaction. Once he was on his feet Takaoka aimed for Akiko's head, but she rolled away before he could kick it. She kept rolling as Takaoka tried to squish her like a bug, finally, she shakily got to her legs, her stomach still churning.

Suddenly another fist come flying at Akiko, she managed to dodge it, but a stinging sensation cut into her cheek. Wincing, she brought a hand up only to brush over the crimson liquid now rolling down her cheek. Glancing away for a split second she realised the knife she kicked away was gone, and now in the hands of Takaoka once again. A deep crazy laugh rumbled in the back of his throat.

He lurched the dagger at Akiko once again, but she managed to dodge it. After a while, one of his blows managed to sliced her arm, cutting both the skin and cloth. Grabbing her arm, blood spurted out from the deep cut. Seeing she was wide open Takaoka kicked Akiko's legs out from under her, and once again she went down like a sack of potatoes. Akiko hissed in pain as her head smacked into the dusty ground.

The knife came hurling towards Akiko who moved just before it was stabbed into the ground where she once layed. Her body screamed in pain, and more blood spurted from her arm, her once blue sleeve had now been dyed a dark red colour. Akiko kept this up for another few minutes before she started to grow tired, Takaoka, on the other hand, was enjoying this game of cat and mouse. Due to her slow reflexes, Takaoka grabbed ahold of her arm and pressed harshly on her knife wound. Akiko screamed out in pain, and tears sprung to her eyes, but she wouldn't cry for him. Takaoka pulled the brunette up by her arm; before flinging her across the ground once again. Tiny pebble and sand grains scrapped at her bearskin. Akiko's head was pounding, and her vision became a little blurry.

"Are you ready to admit defeat"? Takaoka grinned.

Akiko raised her body into a sitting position, she was tired, and her body screamed at her to stop. She clutched her arm tighter, attempting to stop the bleeding. The wound on her cheek stung like mad. She bit her lip as she glared once more at Takaoka, she wasn't about to admit defeat here. But something stopped her from speaking, and that something was the promise she made with Karma. His words echoed in her head, and she was sure he'd go mental seeing her put her life on line, but it was for her friends. She wasn't about to let this man get away with harming anyone. "No, not yet I still have fight left in me. So, come at me with everything you've got."

Takaoka smirked wider, and Akiko was sure if it got any bigger his cheekbones would burst through his skin. Scrambling to her feet, Akiko rushed forward and crashed straight into Takaoka, the force of her body crashing into his caused the guy to topple down. Scrambling around she placed her knee into his throat, making him choke out for air, grabbing the knife she aimed the pointed end at his skull. Glaring down at him, Akiko saw his eyes wide with shock. His arms shook as he was frozen at the knifes touch, or maybe he was suffocating Akiko didn't know or care at the moment.

The class was silent, not even Mr Karasuma or Korosensei came over to stop her, but Akiko knew if she went any further Korosensei would stop her. Loosening her grip on the knife there was no way she could kill someone; she wasn't that kind of person. Takaoka must have sensed her hesitation because the next thing she knew he grabbed ahold of her shirt and flung her off. Akiko hit the ground and felt a crack in her shoulder, whimpering in pain she didn't move. She couldn't move, everything felt like it was on fire and her vision quickly began blurring. Even when Takaoka rose to his feet and kicked her in the side she didn't move. She was tired, and she couldn't fight it, closing her eyes everything blacked out and the last thing she remembered was Mr Karasuma stepping between herself and Takaoka.

Akiko quickly awoke, glancing around she took note of the room she was in. So she wasn't dead, sitting up vast amounts of pain shot through her body, making her wince once again. She took note of the room and realised she was in her room? Looking around her green eyes fell upon Korosensei who silently panicked in the corner.

"Ummm Korosensei are you ok?" Akiko asked, her voice was all scratchy and it hurt to even talk.

The yellow octopus whipped his head around. "Oh, Akiko! Your alight, thank god. I was scared to phone your parents, who know what they would have thought about me. A teacher that let's harm come to his students, I'm awful." He sobbed.

"You didn't call them right?" Akiko asked slightly panicked. Korosensei shook he head, making Akiko settle down a little. She moved slightly to pat one of his tentacles. "It's ok Korosensei, it was my choice even if I failed badly, I just wanted to protect my friends," Akiko mumbled.

"I know, I thought you were very admirable Akiko. You showed bravery and courage, and I'm proud of you. However, you put your life on the line, something I can't agree with, you must cherish it Akiko." A single tentacle came to rest on her head.

Akiko was unable to meet her teacher's eyes and remained gazing at her blanket. "I'm sorry." She finally muttered. "Did Takaoka leave?" She mustered up the courage to ask about the guy.

"He did, Nagisa defeated him," Korosensei explained. Akiko felt a little downcast, Nagisa took him down where she couldn't even land more than five hits. "Rest Akiko, I must return to class. Feel free to call if you need any help." He said before zooming out of the window.

Akiko let out a long sigh and fell back into her bed. She was so pathetic she couldn't do anything right; she couldn't even protect her friends. Blinking her eyes; warm salty tears began forming before slowly spilling over her eyelids.

Later that afternoon, Akiko was jolted awake when her bedroom door was slammed open. Shooting up in bed she glared dangerously at none other than Karma. The red-hair glared just as harshly back and after a second Akiko found herself breaking the eye contact. It was obvious he was pissed off with her.

"What do you want?" She managed to mumble out.

"What the hell Akiko, Nagisa told me what happened, are you stupid?" He seethed from the doorway.

Akiko scoffed, before glaring right back at him. "Well excuse me for defending my friends, where were you? That's right skipping class. Maybe if you were there, then you'd understand." She shot back.

"I told you to skip with me."

"And I'm glad I didn't, I'm glad about what I did. I may have messed everything up, but at least I defend my friends. That's more than what you did." Akiko glared at Karma who stood shocked for a second. A moment later his scowl returned, and he rushed over to Akiko, pinning her to the headboard.

His mercury orbs gazed into her green ones. "I told you to value your life more, your important to me Akiko." He took on a softer tone.

Akiko frowned before turning away, "why? it's not like I'm worth it. So, please, just leave me alone."

Karma scoffed and forced Akiko to gaze back at him. "Of course you are, honestly; Akiko you don't know just how much you mean to me. I don't want to lose you again, so please, I beg you to start thinking more about yourself."

"I'm sorry," Akiko finally whispered.

Before pulling away, Karma did the unexpected and kissed Akiko on her forehead shocking the brunette. He pulled, away and smirked down at her blushing face, Akiko didn't know what to think why the hell was he kissing her forehead. "I'm going to make dinner." He said before walking out.

Akiko watched him leave her face still bright red. Silently watching the door, Akiko pondered on the kiss. Did Karma like her more than friends or was she imagining that as well?

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