Chap 2: Losing Control
It had been only the first day, but Sena had already made a friend. Miazawa Nozomi. She was transferred back to regular class and like the others, she killed herself. Sena couldn't stand it. It was strange to him that no one in his class even cared and was too busy talking about the school's "Back to School" dance. He just wanted to find out why they were like this. Will he become like them if he continues to stay in Koua? No, he wouldn't, no, not ever. Was Koua doing this to them? So many questions dominated his mind and so, he decided to talk. He raised his hand and motioned that Aya call him. "Sensei," he said, "may I please speak with you in private?" Aya nodded and they proceeded into the hallway. "What is it, Sena-kun?" Aya asked him. "I think something is brainwashing the students of this school…" Sena whispered. Aya nodded, "Rex and I found something on the school's software. I'll show it to you and the others later in HQ. Oh, and have you heard of the school dance?" "Yeah, it's all my classmates ever talk about," Sena replied, "I think it's a good idea if we snoop around while everyone's distracted. Don't you think, Aya-sensei?" Aya nodded once again.
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"A park? You dragged me to a park?" Ken asked in frustration. Yumi nodded and smiled. "It's been a long time since I've been to one, plus it's known to cheer people up! We need that, you know?" she said. Ken bowed his head down and frowned. He doesn't deserve happiness… murderers don't deserve that. As he looked up to give his reply, he saw a soccer ball flying right onto his face. Yumi chuckled as the ballplayers asked for their soccer ball back. Ken, in annoyance, kicked it back. "Hey, dude!" called out the player, "that was cool! You and your friend wanna come play with us?" Ken rolled his eyes, "You'd lose anyway—" "But it'll be fun so, yeah!" Yumi interrupted, already dragging Ken to the field. It turned out to be a good game that lasted till dusk. Ken's team won every time and he found himself enjoying. The last game finally ended and the players left Ken and Yumi to themselves. Yumi took off her tie and 'outer' uniform and wiped the sweat away from her face.
"Hey, you know, you haven't told me your name yet. What is it?" she asked Ken.
"Ken"
"You were great, Ken-san! Do you play football professionally or something?"
"Once…"
"So you stopped? How come?" she asked softly
"I was caught in scandal… someone accused me and… and he, he…"
Ken lost all control and pushed Yumi to the ground. "He tried to kill me! He ruined my life!" he screamed crying, clutching her neck and squeezing it, "He's the reason why I joined that stupid group! Why I lost everything!" He continued to strangle her, until her face turned blue, and slowly, using the small ounce of strength she had left, Yumi put her hands to Ken's and smiled weakly. "You haven't lost me yet," she whispered. With these words, Ken let go of her neck and buried his face onto her chest. "I don't deserve anything…" he sobbed.
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Rex took a quick scan of the room. "Oy, where's Ken-kun?" she asked. "He hasn't returned from bringing Sena to school. He'll be alright though, don't worry! He's like that anyway, he's there, the next second he's gone and he's back again. Ehehehehe!" Youji replied, taking a sip of his wine. "Anyway, Rex and I found something suspicious in the school's software," Aya said, clicking on the PLAY button on the remote. A strange video played with strange, violent messages: kill, death, destroy. "So this must be what's brainwashing the students!" Sena exclaimed. Rex nodded, "It doesn't really command them, but it provokes them to do these things. The messages change from time to time." "It must be what caused my brother to kill himself…" Kyou whispered, his hands on his head. Youji rolled his eyes. "Ah, what's the big deal?" he said, "We'll all die sooner or later. Deal with it—" "Youji!" Aya hissed. "Anyway, Koua will have a dance soon and Sena thinks it'll be a good idea if some of us snoop around while they're occupated and I agree with him," Rex stated, "Aya-san, I'll be your date, ne?" Aya nodded. "Youji, get a car and stay near the academy, just in case. Tell Ken he'll be with us in the Academy. He's Sena's guardian and guardians of new students are always asked to be in Back To School events," he said.
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Ken laid on Yumi's lap as she leaned against a tree. Ken watched as the peach blossoms fell onto her long brown hair and her calm, sleeping face. He sat up straight and wiped the strands away from her face. "I have to go," he whispered into her ear, "Thank you…" and kissed her cheek. He laid his jacket on her body, to keep her warm, stood up and walked away. He didn't know why he was doing this. He wasn't supposed to. He'll just get hurt. She'll just get hurt. He didn't deserve her friendship. As he looked back on the young girl though, he couldn't help but smile.
NOTE: Thanks for everyone who gave their votes and reviews, it really encouraged me! Ah! I hoped you guys liked that chapter. Sorry if Aya didn't meet Sakura YET. He will though, in the next chapter. Watch out for that, okay!? Thanks again! ^___^