"Where the hell is Brick?" Boomer mumbled to himself. For the self proclaimed leader, Brick was always late for their meetings. Although it's only been 10 minutes, it felt like an eternity to Boomer. He had checked the whole school, but there was still no sign of him. Hopefully, he thought, Bane found him by now. With that in mind, he turned back and started his way back to the courtyard.

"Did you hear, Kaoru got into another fight?"

In front of the doors to the courtyard, a group of guys gathered. It was like they were intentionally blocking the doors. 'Don't they have anywhere else to go?' Boomer thought. He rolled his eyes, and then started to push past the blockade of people.

"Tell me something she hasn't done." The guy in the middle said. His hair was heavily greased which showed his pale green face and his sharp teeth. He was dressed in his leather jacket and cut jeans. It was Ace.

Boomer thought of his many encounters with the Gangreen Gang and their leader. They weren't really smart, so when the Ruffs were really bored Brick would lead them to their base and mess with them. However, ever since Him disappeared, so did the Gangreen Gang. Their base was deserted and he never saw them, well, until now.

"But get this, she was actually having trouble hitting this guy. He wasn't even breaking a sweat, and when he did get hit, he wasn't instantly KO'd." Sounds of amazement went around the crowd.

"Hm. That is something. What's this guys name?"

"His name is Madoka. He just transferred here along with his brothers."

"Alright. Ask the guy if he wants to join." Ace pulled out a cigarette from his pocket, and right beside him Lil Arturo lit it.

'What did he mean by join though?' Boomer thought. 'Does he mean the Gangreen Gang? I thought they didn't recruit.' Dazed, Boomer tripped over someone's foot and in an instance he toppled into Ace.

"Haha, oops." Boomer chuckled nervously, keeping his head down, picked himself off the ground, and walked towards the courtyard door only to be stopped by two gigantic hands. It was none other than Big Billy.

"Ace, I caught him. Did I do a good job?" Big Billy grinned widely, as he kept his grip firm on Boomers shoulder.

"Yeah, good job." Ace said as if he was praising a dog. He pulled out another cigarette and Lil Arbuto lit it once more. He took a long drag and puffed it out. "Now, can you tell me why a pipsqueak like you bumped into me and didn't even think of groveling?"

'Who would grovel to you?' Boomer thought. He wasn't necessarily worried about Ace, but Big Billy was starting to squeeze tighter on his shoulder and he could feel it bruising. Ace took another drag, and puffed another big one, this time into Boomer's face."I don't think you can smoke here."

"Are you threatening me?" Ace grinned, showing his sharp teeth. "Do you know who I am?" Boomer shook his head. It's best if he acted ignorant, he didn't want Ace remembering him and exposing their identity. "I'm Ace of the Gangreen Gang, and if you didn't know, we run this school, so if you don't watch yourself you'll be having problems with me." Ace tugged Boomer's head up to meet with his. "Got it?"

"Yeah. Can tell Bi-, your friend, to let me go now?"

Ace sneered. "I don't think you do. Rough em' up." He snapped his fingers and many of the ranks of guys behind him lined up with fists balled up. "Hold him tight Billy."

"Ok boss." Boomer didn't know it was possible ,but Big Billy started to squeeze tighter on his shoulders. If he didn't have a bruise, he definitely did now. More importantly, however, he had to worry about getting out of this situation. If he went back to his brothers with bruises and scratches, he would be a laughingstock for a week. He just needed to incapacitate Billy.

"Hey what are you all doing?" A voice yelled from outside the crowd. Boomer let out a breath of relief, someone with authority thankfully came to his rescue. The crowd shifted as someone started to make their way to the center. His saviour, was only another highschool boy. His uniformed attire, thick rimmed glasses, and his neatly combed bright orange hair only said that he would be joining him. Boomer only hoped the kid would act as a distraction for him.

"Natsuki, what the hell do you want?" Ace sneered. It seemed they knew each other, but not in a good way, even worse.

"The better question is what are you doing?" Natsuki glared at Ace, and Ace glared back. Realizing that he wasn't going to get a response, Natsuki rolled his eyes and turned his attention to Big Billy."Whatever. Big Billy, can you let go of him?"

"Sure thing, Natsuki." Big Billy released Boomer. Boomer sweatdropped, if it was as easy just to ask to be let go, he would've done it minutes ago.

"Why'd you let him go, you idiot!?" Ace yelled.

"Because he asked." Big Billy responded, unaware of his mistake. Even after all these years the Gangreen Gang were still just a bunch of idiots. Natsuki then started to pull him through the crowd and toward the courtyard. Once they were outside, sounds of Ace's yelling died out and was replaced with the constant chatter of students.

"That was a close one." Natsuki stated. "You could've seriously been hurt if I didn't step in."

"I doubt it, they don't seem like a smart group." Boomer responded nonchalantly. Afterall, the Gangreen Gang wasn't a threat. Ace didn't have much strength by himself, nor did the rest of the gang.

"They may not be very smart, but they're persistent and they have a lot of members."

"A lot of members? I thought the Gangreen Gang only had five members."

"They did, but after Him split, they lost most of their powers, so they started recruiting. They're an official gang now with a lot of influence around here."

"So everyone in there was a member?"

Natsuki nodded grimly. "Just try to stay out of their way, and you should be fine, and if they really bother you, I know a friend that can take care of them for you."

"No tha-"

"I insist. They won't mind helping out a new kid." Natsuki grabbed Boomer's arm and started to pull him through the crowds of students.

"No really, I can take care of myself." Boomer tried to tug his arm away, but Natsuki had a really tight grip on him. Finally, they stopped behind Momoko who was pouting with a spoonful of cake in her mouth. Lina and her stared grimly at their phone. Miyako who spotted Natsuki first, waved to him politely, but the look on her face told him that something was wrong. Two new faces also sat at their table. Brick and Bane sat at the opposite side of the table whispering to each other.

"Hey Momoko." Natsuki let go of Boomer's arm. He gave a slight wave to each of her friends before turning his attention back to Momoko. "Where's Kaoru?"

Momoko sighed. "She got into another fight. We're waiting for a message back."

"Pinky, who's thi-" He spotted Boomer and jumped up. "Where have you been?" He walked over, grabbing Boomer's shoulders causing him to wince. Realizing something was wrong, he let go of Boomer's shoulder. "What's wrong with you?"

"Well…" Boomer didn't know how to explain him meeting the Gangreen Gang, and then almost getting beat up by them without sounding like a wimp.

"He was being harassed by the Gangreen Gang." Natuski stepped in. "He was held by Big Billy for sometime, so I'm sure he must have some bruises."

"The Gangreen Gang!?" Brick and Momoko yelled simultaneously.

Lina jolted. "The Gangreen Gang?"

"Are they famous?" Bane asked with stars in his eyes.

"More like infamous." Momoko said. "I thought they stopped hazing new kids. You should be careful from now on. They are a bit persistent."

"Pfft. They aren't that tough." Brick rolled his eyes. He didn't like the Gangreen Gang very much. They always acted tough although they were weak. "If they mess with Mitsuki again, I'll just beat them up."

"Don't be stupid." Momoko took another bite of her cake. "They have too many members, and you'll just end up getting yourself hurt with that tough guy act of yours."

"Who're you call-"

"Anyway, where is Madoka?" Boomer interrupted. If he allowed Brick to continue, his anger could explode. "I heard he got in a fight."

Momoko shrugged. "Well, right now, he's probably with Kaoru since he was involved in the fight, but I don't know what's going to happen to both of them." She just hoped that Kaoru didn't get suspended.

"Alright." Boomer said slightly discouraged. He was hoping they could start talking about any suspect, but he guessed they would need to hold off on it.

"Um, Mitsuki."

"Hm?" Boomer looked down, only to be face to face with Miyako who was holding out an ice pack. Dark blue eyes met with big baby blue eyes, and Boomer could feel himself getting lost inside of them. Startled he took a step back, "U- uh yeah?"

"You were held by Big Billy, so I thought you could use this to ease the pain." She balanced the ice pack on his shoulder, and smiled apologetically. "Sorry, I don't have two, so I hope that helps you out a bit."

"Yeah… Thanks." He held the ice pack down, and although the ice was chilling his body, he felt his face become hot.


Kaoru's POV

Ding! Ding! Diiiiing! My phone goes off obnoxiously. 'It must be Momoko.' I think. Whenever I get in trouble, for some reason she makes it a habit to text me continuously until I reply. I pull my phone from my pocket, checking to see if Ms. Simon was just around the corner and glance at Madoka. After Ms. Simon dropped us off at her office, he sat in the chair and decided to doze off. It was almost infuriating how much he slept. I open my messages, ignoring Madoka, and browse through my contacts. Just as I guessed, Momoko texted me at least a bajillion times in the span of a minute. Another message comes in, this time it's from Mitch, and I scowl. Another nuisance to ignore.

Kaoru, what's happening? What's the verdict?

Hey Kaoru!

Kaaaaooruuuu!

Why aren't you responding!?-Momoko

It was as if she didn't understand that I couldn't be on my phone all the time.

Nothing has happened yet. It hasn't even been 2 minutes. Chill out

How could I be calm, you could be suspended!-Momoko

I know. I hope not, my mother would kill me if she finds out I got in another fight, let alone got suspended.

Yeah, I would too. You're so reckless sometimes.

Oh, and Madoka's brothers came over and are asking how is he-Momoko

Idk. The stupid jerk fell asleep after Ms. Simon dropped us off at her office

Behind me, the door clicks, telling me that she's back.

Gtg. She's here

As if my life was on the line, I quickly text out those last few words and return my phone to my pocket. I cross my arms, trying to act as natural as possible. Ms. Simon walks past our chairs and sits at her own desk.

She looks at me, and then Madoka, and clears her throat. "Kaoru, can you wake up the young man beside you?"

"What, why?"

Ms. Simon frowns slightly."Think of it as part of the punishment for getting into another fight."

"Fine.." I mumble. I get off my chair, and walk over to Madoka shaking him slightly. "Hey. Wake up." Nothing. This time, I shake him harder. Nothing again. "Hey! Get up!" I yell into his ear, and this time he jolts.

"Why are you so loud?"Madoka yawns, wiping his eyes in the process.

"Because, you weren't waking up." I rolled my eyes at him and walked back to my seat.

"Whatever."

"Glad you're awake. Care to tell me your name?" Ms. Simon asks.

"Madoka."

"And how and why did you get in a fight with Kaoru?"

"I don't know. She stormed towards me, started yelling, and then punched me."

"That's because you stole my skateboard!" I jumped up from my chair. "And then when I asked for it back, you acted smug and refused to give my skateboard back!" I looked at Madoka for any sign of guilt, but instead of his calm and tired expression was replaced with amusement. I took a deep breath, and sat back down. Although he was pissing me off, I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of annoying me.

"I understand the situation now." Ms. Simon wrote something down and nodded. "But Kaoru, did you think of calling a teacher to retrieve the skateboard from him."

"Bu-" Am I really getting blamed for this!?

"If you controlled your anger, this dispute could've been resolved without violence."

"But!"

"There's no 'but' about it. Kaoru, you have to think about your actions and how they will affect you and other people." She pauses, takes a sip from her cup, and puts it down. "However, that doesn't mean Madoka will go unpunished either. If your claims are true, then he will also have a punishment for theft."

"Alright.." I mumbled. "What am I getting?" I was already prepared for the worst. Getting suspended couldn't be that bad right? I just get kicked off the soccer team, have to do makeup work, but before all of that, my parents are going to kill me.

"I could suspend you, but I don't think you're all that bad Kaoru." My mouth gaped open in shock. This was the first time she said something decent about me. "You haven't caused trouble for a while, so only this once I will act like I didn't see this blunder."

"Wahoo!" I jumped out of my chair in excitement. Ms. Simon gave me a confused look as I closed the distance between us. "Thank you. I didn't like you before, but I totally see you in a new light."

Her lips curved upward slightly. "However, you still have to get an ample punishment. How about a week of after school detention?"

It wasn't like I had a choice anyway. "Fine, as long as I can stay."

"And also, if you ever have another incident, like this one. You will be suspended immediately, no matter the circumstances. You have to learn to try and find another alternative."

"I already agreed. It doesn't matter what's added on." She nodded understandingly.

"Alright, you can leave my office. Starting tomorrow, you will have detention." She paused. "And Madoka, you can also leave until we find out more about the theft."

"Alright." He got up from his chair and left.

I turned back to Ms. Simon, and bowed. "Thank you again. I promise I won't let you down." The bell rung just as I left her office. Damn, and I thought I could at least eat before classes started again.

Hope you enjoyed the chapter. This took me a while to write, for whatever reason, but don't worry I'm hoping to commit to this story and finish properly. I'll try and get the next chapter out as fast I can. Anyway, thanks for reading. Rate and Review