Crearulian Angel: Well this is the third chapter finally!! Actually I had a serious case of writers block. But I'm semi over it now and hope so much that I don't wreck this story. Sooooo very sorry for the wait and I promise I won't do it again! Well unless I die or get soooooo sick I can't get to the computer. But lets hope that doesn't happen.

You can give me inspiration if you have anything to complain about but don't get pissed of if I use your idea and don't sue!! If you sue you support people like my father-solicitors!

"OH GOD NO!"

Hmm sorry I'm blabbing now so enjoy my fic!

PS GIVE ME IDEAS!

Who's Your Friend?

After a long night the trio had come back home and collapsed after a fun night on the town. Kari was amazed at all the different varieties of fast food like Hungry Jacks, Mac Donalds, Pizza Hut, about six Pizzeria's, twenty Italian shops, Burger King, Burger Lord, King of Burgers, Jacks Burgers and Mc Donnas. Very strange how some of then sounded so alike.

The next morning she expected to wake up to the sweet song of a bird and sun shinning through her second story window. No such luck.

Grey shadows filtered across her bedroom floor, rain soaked the windowpane. The only sound she heard was that of wind thunder and rain.

'What a lovely morning.' She thought glumly as she pulled herself out of the large bed her body crying out for the warm security of the toasty covers. Grabbing some clothes she headed to the bathroom seeing the boys hadn't got up yet.

Closing the door quietly so as to not disturb Mrs Ishida she turned to examine the ornate bathroom.

'Hmm, classy.' She proclaimed looking at the shiny marble Jacuzzi bath and shower cubicle on the other side. In the middle of the room against the wall was a large bowel like sink with three taps. Three? That's not right. Walking over she pushed the third to see a trickle of soap and laughed aloud at this odd creation.

Setting her clothes on the pure white toilet (That had the lid on) she stripped her PJ's and had a warm shower not wanting to return to the cold outside.

"Hikari dear is that you?" A female called out.

"Yup. I'm sorry do you want the shower?"

"No no its alright! Just when your ready I'll make breakfast. The boys won't be up for a while." Chuckling she walked down the stairs to the kitchen to prepare a hot breakfast on such a cold day.

As the hot water flowed over her body she nearly fell asleep again moaning in delight. But knowing she had to leave this haven some time soon she turned off the water and dried herself.

Pulling on a light blue long sleeve top and black bell-bottoms she then emerged after brushing her hair into two French braids.

Still no TK or Matt.

Mrs Ishida was busying herself in the kitchen with a plate already on the table.

"Ahh hello dear I'm Nancy Ishida. (A/N: If I have it wrong apart from the fact that's not her last name please tell me.) Sorry we didn't have a proper meeting but I hope you enjoy your stay with us." She smiled sweetly her grey eyes sparkling kindly and creases formed around her eyes reminding her that she was not a young lady anymore.

"Good morning I'm Hikari but you can call me Kari. I'm having a great time so far. America is great! I saw quite a bit of it last night actually." She inwardly smiled at the wild time they had last night.

"Please sit down and eat. I don't imagine the boys will have time to eat. Again."

A zombie like figure stumbled down the stairs and the white fisherman hat fell from TK's head as he headed for the table.

"Good morning sweet heart! You have time for cereal if you hurry. Your brother won't though... Oh I'll just go and go get him!"

"Morning sleepy head." Kari giggled as he shook his head and sat down mumbling a hello.

"Nice to see you too."

"Wa? Oh yea! Good morning Kari did you sleep well?"

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After Matt finally got up and dressed without any time for food their mother packed them in Matt's car and waved bys as he drove off.

"So you nervous Kari?"

"Eh a little I guess. But hey its school right?"

"Don't worry I'll watch out for ya! Seeing I am in your year and Matt isn't because he is older and he won't be spending time with you any-Ow!"

Matt had whacked him in the head to shut him up.

"That's great!" She shifted in her seat brushing her hand over TK's and them both blushing. Matt nearly hit the car in front and swerved to avoid it pulling up outside the schoolyard.

"We're here!"

"Thanks Matt! See you later!" Kari waved as TK took her into the school grounds. Her breath was taken away as she stood atop a staircase that surveyed the huge buildings. Grey unit like buildings set up in a horseshoe like fashion with the American flag fluttering proudly outside the main middle building. Ash fault and grass covered the rest of the place. It was huge!

TK just grinned at her expression. "You like it?" He turned motioning for her to follow as they climbed a set of stairs to the main building. Students chattering and laughing with strong American accents and some other accents Kari was pleased to hear, were filling hallways and rooms.

TK lead her through the maze to the principal's office and she had a formal introduction from the very American principal. He handed her a yellow sheet of paper with her timetable just as the bell for first period rang shrilly through the halls.

When Kari was given her timetable her hopes fell when she found she wasn't in TK's homeroom. They went their separate ways and Principal Karle caught her shoulder. (A/N: I have hardly a clue how American schools work so bare with me?)

"I have organised an escort Kari, this is Hallie. She is in you next class I believe and you will make great friends I'm sure!" Everyone seemed to smile so much in America. Kari thought as he stepped aside grinning only to reveal a slightly tall blond girl with shocking green eyes also smiling. But this girl had a smug snooty smile pasted on her lips, as if she was laughing at Kari just because she could.

"Oh it's lovely to meet you Kari! I've been so excited and asked Mr Karle especially to meet you first! I'm sure we will be the best of friends."

Kari highly doubted that and could tell this was a sham just put on for Mr Karle. But being the nice person she is she nodded politely and followed her lead out of the office into the now deserted halls.

Hallie didn't stop talking. She was finishing explaining why the geeks at their school were geeks and that she shouldn't be caught dead near any of them when they arrived at the science labs.

Excusing themselves for being late and Kari getting introduced to the class they finally sat down Hallie began chatting offhandedly to her friend about Kari.

"Yea and she's from Japan, you know that place where Hello Kitty came from? That's where she's from well I think. I absolutely hate geography I mean who cares where other countries are? America is the only place to be and if you're not here no one cares..."

Slightly shocked at her rudeness and complete lack tact Kari just sat in her seat trying to listen to what the teacher said. Her temper was getting thinner every time a word came out of Hallie's mouth.

"Hi I'm Kella. I heard you were coming today." A girl with liver chestnut hair down to her shoulders and dark hazel eyes whispered to her. Kari was amused to see her nose flecked with light freckles.

"You did? Seems everyone has been expecting me." Smiling she found she liked Kella more than Hallie. Kella had a tough look about her but her voice was soft and kind.

"No offence but Hallie over there,' She pointed to Hallie who was surrounded by a group of girls who listening intently to her, none of them had barely looked at Kari. 'She's the most popular girl in school. Not to mention the most bitchy one as well."

"I thought of figured that. She seemed the sort when I met her." They both laughed and Miss Cooney (A/N: A real teacher at my school. You'll see a few odd names.) Scolded them and Hallie gave Kari a glare.

"What did I tell you! Kari weren't you listening to me at all? Oh I'll have to repeat myself then... Don't HANG WITH LOSERS!" The whole group of girls sent an icy glare at Kella, which she fearlessly returned.

"If the losers are the ones that notice your there and treat you with genuine kindness I'll take them any day." A silence fell over the class. Even Miss Cooney stopped in mid sentence. The look of pure shock was washed away from Hallie's face to be replaced by one of shear anger. Her voice came out level but lathered with poison and holding back a wave of fierce hatred.

"You just made the biggest mistake of your high school life." With that simple statement she turned her back to Kari flicking her ponytail. Each of her comrades did the same.

Kella was staring at her as if she was insane. "And why may I ask did you just ruin ANY sliver of a chance of being popular? And if you're gonna give some heartfelt crap I'd rather not hear it."

The rest of the lesson continued without a hitch apart from the frosty vibes coming the group in front of her and Kella. The other students gave her a somewhat approving look every now and again and most of the guys were grinning at her much to Hallie's displeasure but a sigh of relief was released when the bell rang signalling recess.

Out in the grassy grounds Kari was accompanied by Kella who was still a little disturbed from her act of heroism against Hallie. The wind blew viciously and tore at their clothes and hair but nothing could quench the glow of excitement that blazed in her at the sight of TK.

Kella looked in the direction she was looking and her mouth dropped. "OK you do have a death wish. Do you know who that is?! TK ISHIDA!!! Hallie's number ONE crush! My God girl it's like you want to die."

"TK!" Ignoring Kella who was even more dumbfounded when the gorgeous blond smiled back and came over.

"OK..." Kella sweat dropped.

"C'mon and sit down, bring your friend. I can't wait to introduce you to the others." His comforting smile seemed to banish all thoughts of the haughty bitch and she was swept away Kella in a disbelieving tow.

"TK this is Kella. And I already met my worst nightmare."

"Oh no. What happened?" Kari told him all that happened and he LAUGHED!! LAUGHED!

"Its not funny!" Kari protested.

"Yea Hallie made a promise."

"Don't worry Kari she's all talk." The bench and table was taken up by four guys and two girls. One of the guys wolf whistled and TK whacked him in the back of the head. "This is Rave." Pointing at the boy with dark brown hair and flashy green eyes who has whistled at her.

"She's prettier than you said." He whacked him again.

"This is Dylan, Tom, Luke, Danni and Carla."

"Whos ya friend TK?" Tom asked brushing his long black hair from his deep blue eyes.

"This is Kari and Kella." TK announced. Warm greetings were passed around and Rave got whacked a few more times when a group of girls with their noses in the air came striding over.

Kari groaned as did the rest of the group to her surprise.

"TK! WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THAT LITTLE MORT?" Hallie screeched.

"Put a sock in it would you Hall?" Rave glared at her.

"Hallie, have you met the new Japanese student whom is going to be staying at my house?"

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Crearulian Angel: UPDATED YEAH!!! Turned out a LOT longer than I hoped. Well if you mind just tell me I'll shorten the chapters. Don't forget to give me ideas and how will Hallie react? How will Matt react when he finds out Kari was bullied? ^.^ not a happy Matty!!