OMG I AM SO SORRY HOW LONG THIS TOOK ME! EVEN AFTER I STARTED WRITING THIS CHAPTER (which didn't happen until my first review. THANK YOU MY REVIEWERS!) I STILL DIDN'T GET AROUND TO WRITING! I write when I feel like it or my writing comes out really messed up. My muse ran away... I kinda got into this reading swing... I couldn't stop reading Gundam Wing fanfiction... heheh.... Don't be mad at me! begs for forgiveness

School

by megaotaku

yes this is another Ender saga based fic. yes im the one who wrote NOT FROM THE ENDERVERSE. (read it if you've read some of OSC's other books. namely the Alvin maker series, the homecoming saga, and enchantment) NO this is not an AU. even if it might seem that way. If Card writes another Ender book it will be but... as of now it isn't.

action 'thoughts' "spoken" sounds

A/N: THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING! Though I would really appreciate if you'd leave a real name next time... It's because of you that I actually continued this fic! THANK YOU!

Also, sorry for any discrepancies within the story. It'll only be a few minor details though.

And, (last author's note, I promise) Julian Delphiki IS an OC (original character). His relation, if any, to Bean is yet to be uncovered.

—chapter two—

Miro grined. 'Ah, this class is going to be fun now!'

"Welcome to our school, Ms. Si." Both Miro and Wang-mu where fighting back laughter.

"Thank you Mi–Mr. Rabera." Wang-mu had nearly slipped and called him Miro.

Most of the class were just sitting there in a dull stupor as usual. Julian, on the other hand, noticed the exchange with interest.

Miro noticed Julian's curious glances between himself and Wang-mu. 'I should have seen this coming. He's the only one in any of my classes that pays any attention at all. He's a good kid.' "Mr. Delphiki, will you please help our new student catch up to the class?"

He nodded. "Sure. No problem." He dragged his chair over to Wang-mu's desk and showed her his notes.

Wang-mu recognized some information from what her friends, including Miro, had told her, but it was new to see it layed out nice and simple. She immediately began copying her new friend's notes.

Julian chuckled at her fervor. He was going to enjoy not being the only one in class who understood what the hell the teacher was saying. He began grinning like a fool.

Meanwhile, Miro was writing some examples on the board to give Wang-mu time to copy the notes. He would be giving his lesson for Wang-mu's benefit. Julian wouldn't mind and would also understand why he was doing it. None of the other students seemed to care what the teacher was doing anyway so he wouldn't worry about them. Miro knew that even if Wang-mu didn't care for the subject, she would pay attention, if only to humor her friend. As Miro pondered these thoughts, Wang-mu finished copying the notes. Her hands grew bored quickly and she began twisting her wedding band as she read the examples Miro had written. When she was confused at a point, she leaned over and asked Julian what it meant[1]. When she did this, Julian noticed her ring.

'Hmm... I wonder what that's from... it looks too expensive and too simple to just be an accessory'[2]

When Jane heard her question, she immediately began answering. "Oh, I get it now."

Julian blinked. He hadn't even gotten to the important stuff and she already understood? "How? I hardly explained anything...?"

She grinned slyly. "Shh...don't tell anyone but..." She tapped her earing. "Computer."

Miro was fighting back another laugh since Jane was playing this little exchange in his ear. He quickly caught himself and said, "alright, can anyone explain this information?" He smiled softly when two hands shot up instead of the usual just one.

"Wang-mu"

"Umm... does the diagram have to do with reproduction theories of the pequinos from 30 years ago or later?"

Both Miro and Julian stared at her with stupefied looks on their faces momentarily. Miro was first to recover. "Yes. What gave you the indication as to the time period?"

"Wang-mu gained a little confidence at the correct answer. "Well, I noticed that the theory that the Father Trees might actually be the father was missing." Miro nodded. Wang-mu continued, "This theory originated approximately 28 years ago."

"Very good. Excellent inference. Mr. Delphiki, please continue." [4]

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[1] it doesn't matter what the subject is [2] great observational skills, ne? [3] for story purposes I have Wang-mu have a computer chip earing too [4] the rest of the class doesn't really matter. And yes, I stopped mentioning the rest of the class. The room kind of boiled down to those three.