AN: Ok so normally I would bother to respond to what on the surface appears to be constructive criticism, but as this particular individual decided to leave it as a review instead of pming me.
To assume that i havent done research based off of what you perceive to know about Aikido either from your own experience or even research is just dumb. There is an old saying: "To assume makes an ass out of both you and me." If you are as knowledgeable as you claim to be then you would be well aware that as the discipline moved westerly through Europe and eventually landing in the UK that students were having difficulties differentiating between a 3rd degree KYU and a 6th degree KYU and this is when different coloured belts were introduced instead of the 2 belt system of white (KYU) and Black (DAN). Not to mention the Aikido Federation uses a different graduating system in regards to belts and the hakama. As for the tournaments... have you heard of Tomiki Aikido? if you have then you would know that this particular form of the discipline actually does have them.
Now as this is a work of fiction I took artistic liberties in how it was written and assigned a colour of belt that doesn't exist in Aikido, but did it to simplify the level that Ray had achieved as most readers will recognise it for what it was, someone who was below a black belt but well above a white belt status same ,with when i decided to write how Ray received a different coloured GI instead of trying to explain what a Hakama was. Realistically that scene in that chapter was a filler and fluff and didn't require in-depth information.
Now to the rest of you lovely readers and followers...im still hanging in there, my muse is being fickle right now has been whispering nonstop about a twilight/vd crossover, had to threaten my muse with adderal to get her to focus... .
Stay Sexy lovelies and enjoy.
"It seems that Ray has finally had enough of everyone in this club." Mike said to Tina a few minutes later breaking the stunned silence. Tina nodded in agreeance as she watched the rest of the members. Some looked offended, others confused, the most telling were the ones who the song was directed at. Mr Shue had only what TIna could describe as stunned guilt while Finn and Mercedes looked livid. Finn's face was getting redder and redder as his anger and embarrassment grew. He was enraged that once again Ray had embarrassed him. Who the hell did that lil freak think he was? First he steals Quinn from him then his Captaincy as well as his position in football from him and now this. He could feel the club staring at him and hear Puck and Quinn quietly talking with Brittany and Santana. Santana's laughter was the tipping point. He stormed over to the four friends.
"WHAT ARE YOU LAUGHING AT?!" Finn screamed Santana.
"The hell is your deal Finnept? You need step back out of my face staypuff before I go all Lima Heights on your ass."
"Oh please you won't do jack shit Santana the only thing you were good at is lying on your back and scaring the underclassman. It's a wonder why Brittany is even with you."
Santana shoved Finn as hard as she could knocking him on his ass. Ray had been on his way back to the auditorium as he had left his bag on one of the seats and heard Finn yelling. He came out onto the stage just in time to see Finn get back up and raise his hand towards Santana. Ray raced across the stage and grabbed Finn's wrist, applying enough pressure causing the taller teen to yelp in pain and his knees to buckle as Ray twisted the joint.
"I knew you were stupid Finn but I didn't think you were this stupid to actually try and hit a girl. And you mister Shue, what kind of teacher just stands there and lets this shit happen? Is it because Finn is your favourite, your golden boy?" Ray shoved the taller teen at the teacher in disgust. "Now do the rest of you see what I have seen these last two years in this club? Finn gets away with whatever he wants because of Mr. Shue well not this time." Ray grabbed his bag and walked up to his girlfriend and his best friends. "Lets go."
"Where we going Ray?" Brittany asked quietly.
"To Coach's office then to Figgins office." Ray replied as they walked out of the auditorium.
The small group quickly made their way to Sue's office. Ray strode in past Becky and into his aunts office. "I need the recording of the auditorium for the last 10 minutes." Ray demanded in way of a greeting. "I could hack into it but this way is quicker. Finn has gone to far this time. He tried to hit one of your cheerios and Schuester did nothing!" Ray ranted when Sue raised her eyebrow as a response to his demand. Saying nothing Sue turned to her computer and entered a few keystrokes pulling up the footage Ray requested. She watched and became incensed at what she saw. She immediately copied the footage to a thumb drive and handed it to Ray just as Figgins called for him and Santana to come to the office over the PA system.
"Thanks Auntie. Make your dramatic entrance in 15 minutes."
"Ray walked out of Sue's office and strode his way to Figgins office with his friends trailing behind him. When they got to Figgins office they could see Finn already inside sitting on one of the sofas that were in the office along with Mr Shue with his head in his hands. Ray took a deep breath and held it for a moment or three before slowly blowing it back out slowly then proceeded to enter Figgins office.
"Mr Sylvester, thank you for joining us." Figgins began in his monotone voice. "Mr Hudson here has claimed that you assaulted him in the auditorium 10 minutes ago."
"Oh has he now. Did he also explain that I simply restrained him and prevented him from striking Santana Lopez while Mr Schuester stood there and did nothing to stop what was happening?" Ray asked cooly.
"That freak is lying Principal Figgins. I would never hit a girl. In fact I have never been in trouble before and Ray has been in your office for fighting." Finn yelled.
Principal Figgins turned to Ray as if to say the boy child had a point.
"Really Finn that's how you want to play this, ok. How about you Mr Schuester, you have anything to say?" Ray asked looking at the poor excuse of a teacher. At the man's blank look Ray shook his head in disgust. "Here Principal Figgins." Ray handed the man the thumb drive " there is video footage of the alleged altercation that happened in the auditorium. Watch and decide for yourself."
"Quiet Mr. Hudson." Figgins reprimanded when Finn attempted protest. Figgins plugged the thumb drive into his laptop and watched the footage. Ray sat on the couch bored as he waited. He had decided to double check his homework as Figgins decided to rewatch the footage a second time and it was during this second viewing that Coach Sylvester barged into the meeting. Ray held back his snicker of amusement at the look of dread on Mr Schuester's face at seeing his aunt.
"Figgins why is my nephew still here? He should be in class. You can see from the footage he defended another student, yet again, from someone who was attempting to hit them while a teacher stood by and did nothing."
Principal Figgins let out a long sigh but agreed with woman who was a constant thorn in his side.
"Coach Sue is quite right. Ray, you can go. My secretary will provide you with a late pass for class."
Ray nodded and quickly but quietly packed up and left. He politely thanked the office secretary for his pass and left. He waited until he was around the corner before breaking out into laughter.
"What's so funny jewbro?" Puck asked coming out of the bathroom.
"Fucking Finnept. No doubt he's going to end up suspended. Auntie is going to push for him to be suspended from performing at regionals. Either way he won't be able to worm his way out not getting in shit for this latest stunt. He needs anger management. He is seriously going to end up hurting someone. Last I heard Carol was trying to find him a decent therapist."
"Yeah they have been having trouble as it isn't cheap but she refuses to let Burt help with costs." Puck shrugged as Ray stared at him. "I overheard Kurt talking with Tina the other day, which was odd as he always talks to Mercedes about everything."
"I think Kurt has been put off by his best friend's behaviour lately. Mercedes has been displaying typical bully behaviour and doesn't see it or refuses to see it. Kurt has at least opened his eyes and mind to his past behaviours. That's mostly his boyfriend's doing but at least he has realized his past actions and words were no better than those who throw slushies."
Ray was lost in thought for a minute before he pulled out his phone and quickly fired a text to his aunt, knowing she had her cell phone on her person, of information of a therapist in Lima who would work with the school at no cost that specializes in teen behaviours as well as anger issues. He may dislike and have an overall disdain for Finn, and as much as he should wash his hands of it, he couldn't. The other teen needed help resolving some deep seeded issues.
"Lets go to class Noah. I'm sure we will find out all the dirty details at lunch regarding Hudson and his punishment." The two friends bumped fists before heading to their prospective classes.