A/N: Sorry this was a bit late. Pika was gone for two weeks, so we kind of delayed this. Soo….on with the story.

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Lyserg crept quietly down the hallway, a large bag in his arms. He ignored the way his classmates were staring at him, but it mostly seemed as if he didn't notice them. There was only a single purpose in his mind and he was going to succeed today. He was going to succeed no matter what the cost.

"There he goes again..." One of the girls commented as he snuck past them, his back against the wall and his eyes darting around nervously.

"He's always going at it," Another beside her replied with a derisive snort. "He's never going to win though."

"Of course not. It's Hao-sama!"

As it so happened, Hao was immerging from the room he shared with Yoh, slightly hyper from eating all of the chocolates he had received. He smiled cheerfully at the world at large as he skipped down the hallway. He was unaware of the fact that he had gained a new shadow.

Lyserg followed after him, his green eyes gleaming purposefully. He clutched at the bag in his hands tightly. He was going to win today against Hao. He was sure of that much.

"I shall WIN!" He declared loudly and covered his mouth hastily when he realized he had said that out loud. He darted into the nearest dark corner, hoping that his target had not heard him. When he saw that Hao was still merrily skipping down the hallway, smiling and singing "CCAATTCHH YOU~ Caattchh me~ Matte!"[1], he sighed in relief. He had not been discovered. Or so he thought.

Hao disguised a look over his shoulders as a toss of his hair and caught sight of Lyserg from the corner of his eye. His grin widened, though it had grown just a bit malicious. Hao had no qualms about having a little bit of fun now and then, even if it meant someone else's humiliation. It was just that he had a streak of evil in him that had failed to manifest itself in his twin. SOMEONE had to make up for Yoh's goodness after all.

Balance was required in nature and in this case, Hao felt an irresistible urge that he had no intention of resisting. He turned the corner and headed for the school's entrance. There was a certain school fountain that needed a bit of company.

"Tip Tap~ koi wa itsudatte Candy! FURU-TSU no you ni TAASTTY~"[2] He switched tunes, perhaps it was inappropriate for his plans, but nonetheless it was a nice tune. Snappy and addicting, he had probably heard it from one of Yoh's many CDs. He tossed his hair again, making sure that Lyserg was still trailing him and sending several girls into a swoon at the same time.

Hao made it to the school fountain, which was an odd statue of an Angel (It looked more robotic than Angelic really) spouting water from its outstretched hand, and paused there as if he was looking into the water for something.

It was at that time that Lyserg took up the opportunity to jump out from his hiding place, some bushes, and run towards Hao with the bag raised over his head.

"HHHAAAOOOO!" He screamed as he raced towards the fountain. Hao waited, listening to the footsteps rapidly closing in, then stepped aside at the last moment. The momentum carried Lyserg into the fountain, face first into the cold water. The bag, which contained some water balloons, rolled out into the fountain.

"You missed again, Lyserg~" Hao purred cheerfully.

Lyserg gurgled something into the water, which might have been 'HHHAAAOOOO!' or 'JJEERRRKKK!', perhaps something else entirely.

"See you tomorrow~" Hao spun and re-entered the school, still singing and in high spirits. There was nothing wrong with having a little fun. None at all.

Lyserg surfaced, coughing out water as he stood up in the fountain. The kids surrounding him burst into giggles, almost everyone within distance. He glared at them, only prompting them to giggle more. He sighed, sloshing his way out of the fountain, dripping water as he stomped his way back to the school. Tears, nearly unnoticeable, rolled down his face, and he sniffed slightly. It was going to be another miserable year, it seemed.

But NO. He wouldn't let it! He wouldn't let Hao humiliate and abuse him this year, not like he had in middle school, elementary school, and even preschool. He'd been friends with Yoh then...and of course, this only led to more torture by the infamous Hao. It wasn't FAIR. Everyone always took his side. Everyone always laughed WITH him, never stopping by to help Lyserg up if he'd tripped. Never sending dirty looks towards Hao's way.

Stupid, stupid Hao.

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"Hello there~." Hao beamed brightly at Lyserg as he approached the lunch table that Lyserg sat at. "Lyserg, right? Yoh's friend?"

Lyserg stared at him suspiciously, nodding silently. Even then, Hao was known throughout the school as the kid who once kissed a GIRL, and the kid who kicked Mrs. Eliza in the shins when he had to get his shots.

"The name's Hao." He sat down next to Lyserg, trying to be a bit friendly. Lyserg, still a bit wary, stared down into his lunch.

"What do you want...?" Lyserg looked at him, a little confused as to why the notorious Hao was sitting next to him. Hao stared right back, not answering, and studied the pendulum around Lyserg's neck.

"What's that?" Hao lifted it up, letting the crystal catch the light. Lyserg inhaled sharply, snatching the precious stone from Hao's hands. "Its...mine."

"Well of course it is. Lemme see it." Hao tried to take it back, once more taking the pendant from his hands. "Is this a necklace or something? Only girls wear necklaces..."

"Give it back! Its MINE! My papa got it for me, all the way in ENGLAND! That's like...a bazillion miles away! So give it back!" Lyserg tried to jump for it, but Hao kept it just out of reach.

"I like it. I think I'll keep it." Hao smirked down at him, watching as the smaller boy panicked over something as simple as a little necklace.

"But its MIIIIIINE!" Lyserg jumped for it once more, and managed to get it out of Hao's grip. His hands slipped however, and the precious stone fell to the tile lunchroom floor.

It shattered on the checkerboard tile, sparkling pieces falling everywhere.

Lyserg stood up, remaining silent, and turned abruptly. He then pointed an accusing finger at Hao, his face scrunched up in fury, while his other hand stuffed the broken pieces of glass into his pockets. It was quite a strange looking combination. Lyserg sniffed, and his young, premature voice rang loudly through the room. "You broke my treasure!"

The long haired boy stopped, he had been walking away, and he turned on his heel, keeping his pose. "Yes, so what do you want to do about it? Or what do you want ME to do about it?" He kept a calm smile, looking ever so nonchalant, quite the awkward sight to see a little boy looking so… mature.

Lyserg opened his mouth to say something, but choked, he actually had no real clue what he wanted to do. Half of him wanted to beat Hao to the ground. The other half just wanted to cry. After all… his parents weren't there. He was dreadfully homesick, and that was his little piece of home… But what could Hao do about the broken stone? He couldn't command for Hao to get a new one, all the way in England, that would be silly, and he would be ridiculed once again…

"Well?"

The small child snapped out of his thoughts, and in lack of things to do. He cried. The teachers nearby were in shock of the whole thing, but once hearing this plea of help, they ran over to comfort Lyserg, but none of them scolded Hao…

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Lyserg sneezed, pulling out of his memories. He growled, going from a slow trot to a brisk walk and finally broke into a run back into his dorm. He had to devise a new plan… yes… a new, foolproof plan…

Hao's nose tingled and he paused, putting a finger on it as he smiled amusedly. The fans that were following him SQUEALED loud enough to shatter glass. Excited chatters followed about how cute Hao looked when he did that.

He sniffed, someone was damning him again, but of course, he smirked. It was usually Lyserg or some envious guy… It was hard being popular.

The ever "hot" Hao hummed to himself, and noted absently that when people saw him, they quickly parted and stood against the walls to allow him passage. Hao nearly SPARKLED when it happened.

"Thank you very much." He nodded at a nearby girl, quite overweight, and she quickly squealed and her legs gave away as she collapsed to the floor. Hao chuckled lightly and went off to the library. The squealing was nice, but it did hurt his ears. Nobody ever goes above a whisper in the library…

He whistled as he walked there, and sometimes he would walk backwards to face the stalkers and fans. Maybe a wink here and there, causing girls to swoon and collapse. This was the life!

[1] "Catch You, Catch Me" – Card Captor Sakura

[2] "Fruits Candy" – Card Captor Sakura