A/N: Sorry, I forgot to put the disclaimer in the previous chapter!
Kestrel: You're just like Alecia. So forgetful.
Alecia: Hey, you're more forgetful then I am!
Kestrel: Prove it.
Alecia: Well, there was that time when¡Koh, never mind. Anyway, Serenia DOES
NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh, but she does own me and Kestrel.
Kestrel: Yup. I told you Liccy, you're so forgetful you can't remember when I'M
forgetful! Mua ha ha ha!
Serenia: -_- ¡K
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Chapter One
" Alecia! I'm home!" The thirty-year-old political prodigy stepped forward. The
dark-haired girl turned, hazel eyes questioning. " What?" Kestrel plopped herself
next to her adoptive daughter." You're going to miss school for four months!"
Alecia turned away, saying, " That's cool Kestrel, now I have to prepare a French
exercise for tomorrow-did you say FOUR MONTHS?" " Yup," answered Kestrel
cheerfully. " Why? Do you know how much stuff I have to make up? All the
GEOMETRY? Kestrel, I CANNOT miss school-" Her adoptive mother
interrupted. " Don't worry, you'll be going to school in Japan." Alecia went pale.
Japan? " The President wants some of these hologram systems that some guy there
invented for military drills and such. They're sending me over there to
'compromise'," Kestrel rolled her eyes. " Even the Vice said it was because I
spoke Japanese. I swear, Alecia, the rest of them just don't want to go because
they so the boss there is as smart as he's intimidating." The fourteen-year old
stared at her. " I'm going too?" she asked, in a half-whisper. " Duh." The girl's
serious back in her melancholy face broke into a grin. " You act like a four-year
old." " You act like a forty-year old." Alecia faked mock horror. " Ugh! How dare
you!" Japan was completely forgotten, as the thoughts were distracted into a full-
fledged pillow fight.
" Ladies and gentlemen, welcome on our flight to Tokyo, Japan, en route
to Domino City, Japan. We will be serving a meal¡K" Alecia leaned back in her seat, and then
launched a complaint. " How come the secretary of state got to have a private
helicopter when he went to Prague?" Kestrel yawned. " Because everyone knew
he was going there, and it's completely public, so they're afraid of terrorists." She
looked at her. " What are you complaining for? We're in first class." Alecia
grinned. " Just a little something to prove I'm not forty." Kestrel playfully
smacked her arm. " And to think when I adopted you were sitting in a corner
reading that paperback." The younger girl managed a weak smile, though her heart
beat fast. Tattered fairytales¡and insulting magazines.
***Flashback***
Twelve-year old Alecia Riese gazed proudly at the picture on the cover of People
magazine. There was Kestrel, perfect smile, perfect body, perfect face. Just as she
was in real life. Perfect. She skimmed through the pages, searching for the article
on her beloved Kestrel. There it was-Top Working Women of America.
KESTREL RIESE
Filed:
What does Kestrel Riese NOT have? Dough, looks, and political records that stretch a
mile long. And single to boot. She's the Ambassador of the United States by the way-
living in the rich part of D.C. and having dinner with the President. Bring it on.
Unfiled:
She's single, but she has a kid. Don't worry, she never had an affair. Went to Japan for a
few days, and brought back a little orphan. Along with running around the world for
speeches, playing mom, and meeting with every important person in the world, when
does she have the time for anyone else?
Alecia stared in disbelief. Was¡Kwas she just a burden with Kestrel? Was she going to be
sent back? She scrunched herself up in a miserable ball. Unknowingly to her, tears
trickled down her face. It was moments after when Kestrel arrived in their Washington
D.C. penthouse. The twenty-eight year old immediately saw her and the magazine at her
feet. She rolled her eyes as she saw the picture of her, smiling her head off, at the
President's recent Christmas Ball. " What's up Liccy?" The girl hiccupped, but kept her
head in her hands. Kestrel picked up the magazine article, and nearly choked with
laughter when she read it. " Look, Alecia, don't listen to these journalists. All they do is
go into your life and try to pull the love part out of it. It's just gossip. If you want to live
with me, you're going to have to put up with it too, they NEVER get off your back." She
gave a short laugh. " There's one thing we can give them credit for-perseverance."
***End Flashback***
" We are now arriving in Domino City, Japan. We hope you enjoyed your flight¡K" As
Alecia and Kestrel stepped off the plane, gathering their first priority luggage, a question
popped up in the younger girl's head. " Hey, where are we going to live?" Kestrel
shrugged. " They located us a her temporary apartment because we're going to be living
there for a while." " Well¡Kthen how about school?" " Don't worry, aiko. You were born
here, you know how to read and write Japanese AND English. You start tomorrow.
Better get used to time change." All Alecia did was groan.
" Five more minutes¡K" Alecia mumbled in half-sleep. Kestrel urgently pinned hair
up into a bun as she called to her to wake up. " Alecia, I have to go to work in a few
minutes¡Kanyway, you don't want to look like a fool your first day of school do you?"
she added slyly. " Pftttt." The girl rose from the spacious twin bed, then stretched. Here
we go¡Kschool. She hurriedly donned the peach blazer and short blue skirt. " What's up
with these clothes? They're so weird looking." Kestrel sighed in mock disapproval as she
put on a pair of silver earrings. " Now Alecia, I never thought the American fashion sense
would rub off on you so quick¡K"
After a couple of playful pokes (Kestrel absolutely refused to have another pillow
fight because of her hair), Alecia was dropped off early in a black limo. Surprisingly,
another limo pulled up to the curb before she did. Was this school completely filled with
rich kids? she wondered. She stepped out of the limo as soon as the door to the other one
opened to reveal a boy. A boy with neat chestnut-colored hair, piercing ice blue eyes, and
a perfect body to die for. If he were older, he'd be Kestrel's match, thought Alecia
grimly. As she stepped into the schoolyard, she heard a commotion in the building.
" Hey! Look, it's Kaiba's cousin!" A blonde-haired boy, whose face was pressed to the
glass of the window, was peering out at both of them. Her face flushed an embarrassed
red, but she swung her backpack to a shoulder and approached the main office. " May I
help you?" asked the secretary in a bored tone. " I'm Alecia Riese, new student." The
secretary glanced down at a sheet of paper. " Yes, Miss. Riese. You're placed in Mr.
Takashi's class, room 112." She handed her a map. The girl turned away, walking with
nervous energy. Here it is¡Kand she turned the knob.
" Hey Kaiba, dat hot one in the limo your relative?" The tall CEO of his own
company shot him a glare, then sat down in his seat with the same hard cover black book.
It was moments later when the said girl walked into the room. The blonde-haired boy
whistled. She was about five feet five, with a slim frame and long black hair streaked
with light highlights, which matched her bright hazel brown eyes. " Joey! You're
embarrassing her," reprimanded a girl next to the boy, jogging him in ribs. The boy-Joey-
scowled, saying, " You didn't have to hit so hard." " Well, it has to get through that thick
head of yours someway."
Alecia's cheeks flamed, and she stood dumbly in the doorway until the teacher
arrived (thankfully) a few minutes later. He smiled. " Ah. Miss. Riese." Alecia nodded. "
Welcome to Japan. You're from the Americas, I suppose?" The girl nodded again, her
voice caught in her throat. " Well, then, why don't you take a seat behind¡K" he scanned
the room " Tea Gardner, over there." He pointed. The girl with the blonde boy! She
inched silently to her seat, and proceeded throughout the day talking to no one. What was
the point?
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I think I messed up on the ending here¡K :P Well, the next chapter should be out soon. :)
Kestrel: You're just like Alecia. So forgetful.
Alecia: Hey, you're more forgetful then I am!
Kestrel: Prove it.
Alecia: Well, there was that time when¡Koh, never mind. Anyway, Serenia DOES
NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh, but she does own me and Kestrel.
Kestrel: Yup. I told you Liccy, you're so forgetful you can't remember when I'M
forgetful! Mua ha ha ha!
Serenia: -_- ¡K
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Chapter One
" Alecia! I'm home!" The thirty-year-old political prodigy stepped forward. The
dark-haired girl turned, hazel eyes questioning. " What?" Kestrel plopped herself
next to her adoptive daughter." You're going to miss school for four months!"
Alecia turned away, saying, " That's cool Kestrel, now I have to prepare a French
exercise for tomorrow-did you say FOUR MONTHS?" " Yup," answered Kestrel
cheerfully. " Why? Do you know how much stuff I have to make up? All the
GEOMETRY? Kestrel, I CANNOT miss school-" Her adoptive mother
interrupted. " Don't worry, you'll be going to school in Japan." Alecia went pale.
Japan? " The President wants some of these hologram systems that some guy there
invented for military drills and such. They're sending me over there to
'compromise'," Kestrel rolled her eyes. " Even the Vice said it was because I
spoke Japanese. I swear, Alecia, the rest of them just don't want to go because
they so the boss there is as smart as he's intimidating." The fourteen-year old
stared at her. " I'm going too?" she asked, in a half-whisper. " Duh." The girl's
serious back in her melancholy face broke into a grin. " You act like a four-year
old." " You act like a forty-year old." Alecia faked mock horror. " Ugh! How dare
you!" Japan was completely forgotten, as the thoughts were distracted into a full-
fledged pillow fight.
" Ladies and gentlemen, welcome on our flight to Tokyo, Japan, en route
to Domino City, Japan. We will be serving a meal¡K" Alecia leaned back in her seat, and then
launched a complaint. " How come the secretary of state got to have a private
helicopter when he went to Prague?" Kestrel yawned. " Because everyone knew
he was going there, and it's completely public, so they're afraid of terrorists." She
looked at her. " What are you complaining for? We're in first class." Alecia
grinned. " Just a little something to prove I'm not forty." Kestrel playfully
smacked her arm. " And to think when I adopted you were sitting in a corner
reading that paperback." The younger girl managed a weak smile, though her heart
beat fast. Tattered fairytales¡and insulting magazines.
***Flashback***
Twelve-year old Alecia Riese gazed proudly at the picture on the cover of People
magazine. There was Kestrel, perfect smile, perfect body, perfect face. Just as she
was in real life. Perfect. She skimmed through the pages, searching for the article
on her beloved Kestrel. There it was-Top Working Women of America.
KESTREL RIESE
Filed:
What does Kestrel Riese NOT have? Dough, looks, and political records that stretch a
mile long. And single to boot. She's the Ambassador of the United States by the way-
living in the rich part of D.C. and having dinner with the President. Bring it on.
Unfiled:
She's single, but she has a kid. Don't worry, she never had an affair. Went to Japan for a
few days, and brought back a little orphan. Along with running around the world for
speeches, playing mom, and meeting with every important person in the world, when
does she have the time for anyone else?
Alecia stared in disbelief. Was¡Kwas she just a burden with Kestrel? Was she going to be
sent back? She scrunched herself up in a miserable ball. Unknowingly to her, tears
trickled down her face. It was moments after when Kestrel arrived in their Washington
D.C. penthouse. The twenty-eight year old immediately saw her and the magazine at her
feet. She rolled her eyes as she saw the picture of her, smiling her head off, at the
President's recent Christmas Ball. " What's up Liccy?" The girl hiccupped, but kept her
head in her hands. Kestrel picked up the magazine article, and nearly choked with
laughter when she read it. " Look, Alecia, don't listen to these journalists. All they do is
go into your life and try to pull the love part out of it. It's just gossip. If you want to live
with me, you're going to have to put up with it too, they NEVER get off your back." She
gave a short laugh. " There's one thing we can give them credit for-perseverance."
***End Flashback***
" We are now arriving in Domino City, Japan. We hope you enjoyed your flight¡K" As
Alecia and Kestrel stepped off the plane, gathering their first priority luggage, a question
popped up in the younger girl's head. " Hey, where are we going to live?" Kestrel
shrugged. " They located us a her temporary apartment because we're going to be living
there for a while." " Well¡Kthen how about school?" " Don't worry, aiko. You were born
here, you know how to read and write Japanese AND English. You start tomorrow.
Better get used to time change." All Alecia did was groan.
" Five more minutes¡K" Alecia mumbled in half-sleep. Kestrel urgently pinned hair
up into a bun as she called to her to wake up. " Alecia, I have to go to work in a few
minutes¡Kanyway, you don't want to look like a fool your first day of school do you?"
she added slyly. " Pftttt." The girl rose from the spacious twin bed, then stretched. Here
we go¡Kschool. She hurriedly donned the peach blazer and short blue skirt. " What's up
with these clothes? They're so weird looking." Kestrel sighed in mock disapproval as she
put on a pair of silver earrings. " Now Alecia, I never thought the American fashion sense
would rub off on you so quick¡K"
After a couple of playful pokes (Kestrel absolutely refused to have another pillow
fight because of her hair), Alecia was dropped off early in a black limo. Surprisingly,
another limo pulled up to the curb before she did. Was this school completely filled with
rich kids? she wondered. She stepped out of the limo as soon as the door to the other one
opened to reveal a boy. A boy with neat chestnut-colored hair, piercing ice blue eyes, and
a perfect body to die for. If he were older, he'd be Kestrel's match, thought Alecia
grimly. As she stepped into the schoolyard, she heard a commotion in the building.
" Hey! Look, it's Kaiba's cousin!" A blonde-haired boy, whose face was pressed to the
glass of the window, was peering out at both of them. Her face flushed an embarrassed
red, but she swung her backpack to a shoulder and approached the main office. " May I
help you?" asked the secretary in a bored tone. " I'm Alecia Riese, new student." The
secretary glanced down at a sheet of paper. " Yes, Miss. Riese. You're placed in Mr.
Takashi's class, room 112." She handed her a map. The girl turned away, walking with
nervous energy. Here it is¡Kand she turned the knob.
" Hey Kaiba, dat hot one in the limo your relative?" The tall CEO of his own
company shot him a glare, then sat down in his seat with the same hard cover black book.
It was moments later when the said girl walked into the room. The blonde-haired boy
whistled. She was about five feet five, with a slim frame and long black hair streaked
with light highlights, which matched her bright hazel brown eyes. " Joey! You're
embarrassing her," reprimanded a girl next to the boy, jogging him in ribs. The boy-Joey-
scowled, saying, " You didn't have to hit so hard." " Well, it has to get through that thick
head of yours someway."
Alecia's cheeks flamed, and she stood dumbly in the doorway until the teacher
arrived (thankfully) a few minutes later. He smiled. " Ah. Miss. Riese." Alecia nodded. "
Welcome to Japan. You're from the Americas, I suppose?" The girl nodded again, her
voice caught in her throat. " Well, then, why don't you take a seat behind¡K" he scanned
the room " Tea Gardner, over there." He pointed. The girl with the blonde boy! She
inched silently to her seat, and proceeded throughout the day talking to no one. What was
the point?
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I think I messed up on the ending here¡K :P Well, the next chapter should be out soon. :)