Disclaimer: Don't own, Do own.
*Illasu*
Setting her weapon by her in the seat, she slid next to Rin in the back. He eyed her curiously. Jakeen, Crose, Shushira, and Yugo also poked their heads out from Rin's other side. They all looked worried. Illasu was breathing abnormally and her legs were frozen on the inside. Her arms hurt a little from being worked by running. She lay back and tried to breathe. Rin put and arm behind her and pulled her close.
Crose: You ok?
Illasu: Not...mmm...really...
Rin: Take it easy Illy.
Illasu slid into him painfully. She winced at her legs and tried to tough it out. The boys resumed their peaceful chitter until the bell rang. The teacher called role and when Illasu didn't answer, he eyed the room. Seeing her weapon standing there proudly and Rin holding a white form he marked her as 'present'.
Mr. Wroton: Class, please turn to the next lesson in your books. Work on problems 1-45. Mrs. Ogami, please come to my desk.
Illasu winced and breathed out a sentence to Rin. It was faint and low.
Rin: Sir, may Illasu be excused today?
Mr. Wroton: Rin, sit down. I did not call on you. Mrs. Ogami, I'm still waiting...
Illasu pushed herself up and tried to fight back the pain. Grabbing her weapon, she made her way to the front. Being so weak, her wings came into being as well. She made it to the desk, finally, with everyone staring. The teacher eyed them and they resumed work. He turned to Illasu and folded his hands. Rin watched him carefully.
Mr. Wroton: Mrs. Ogami, remove your weapon from the classroom. Then go remain in your seat and work on these problems till the bell rings.
Illasu: (quietly) With all do respect...
Mr. Wroton: Mrs. Ogami, I didn't stutter. I do not permit any other students to have their weapons, do I?
Illasu: (frustrated) No, but sir...
Mr. Wroton: MRS. OGAMI! Do as instructed or you will be staying after until you do those problems and remove that weapon!
At this, Rin got up. So did all the others in the back row. Crose put a warning hand on Rin's arm and looked at him for a moment as if to say 'Not yet'. Rin stayed standing along with the others. Illasu stood proudly by her weapon, hanging on for dear life. She looked at Mr. Wroton and tried to get him to understand.
Mr. Wroton: Mrs. Ogami, you are to stay after until you learn that I don't allow weapons in class and you finish your work.
The class was looking up now at Illasu. She was crying. Rin had had enough. He slowly, eerily, made his way to the front. He put a hand on Illasu's shoulder. She looked at him and stood up straighter.
Mr. Wroton: Mr. Ogami! I told you to sit down! Go back to your seat!
Rin: I can't do that sir.
Mr. Wroton: This is none of your business. GO SIT DOWN!
Rin flinched with anger. Illasu dried her tears and tried to get him to calm down.
Rin: Sir, you know she has See D training in the morning and...
Mr. Wroton: You have a referral to the Headmaster and you will stay after in a different room!
Rin lost it. He flew across the desk and the fight was on. Everyone stood up in their seats. Yugo and the boys rushed to the front. Illasu just watched as Rin tore into Mr. Wroton. She had no expression. She didn't know what she was feeling. It took all of the boy's strength to pry Rin off the teacher and for them to not attack the teacher themselves. Rin was quivering all over and still had clenched fists. He went to Illasu and held her head against him. She watched as the boys held the teacher back. The See D's arrived due to all the yelling. They saw Rin, sweaty and bloodied fists, and Mr. Wroton, a mess of bruises and fat lips. They made a movement to go for Rin and Crose stepped in. He shook his head and sent them away. They muttered on their way out. Rin and Illasu just stood there. Everyone watched as Mr. Wroton went for the phone. The boys pushed the pudgy teacher into his chair and walked over to the lovers.
Rin: (mutters in her ear) I'm sorry...Illy, I'm sorry...
Crose: Let's go Rin. Illasu, let's get you to Kadowaki's. Everyone, sit down and Shushira, you take over. Yugo and Jakeen, take Mr. Wroton and wait for me at the elevator.
Mr. Wroton: I will not be...
Crose: You shut up! You're this close to getting another fist in the mouth! All right, let's go.
Rin scooped Illasu up as Crose took her weapon and helped them out. Shushira sat on the desk and watched over the class. Jakeen and Yugo grabbed Mr. Wroton by the fat arms and led him to the elevator.
*Crose, Rin and Illasu*
Crose: You ok Rin?
Rin didn't answer. He was still tense with hatred and love. Crose was patient though and knew Rin well enough to wait. Finally, when they were approaching Kadowaki's, he smiled.
Rin: I'm fine. Thanks Crose.
Crose nodded and opened the door as a distressed Kadowaki came up to the door. She saw Rin's bloody fists and saw Illasu looking knocked out. Her mouth was agape and she looked shocked.
Rin: Illy needs help. I'm fine, just please help her Ms. Kadowaki.
Kadowaki: No need to be formal Rin. Let me see...oh goodness...
Crose sat down as Rin carried Illasu back to the familiar bedroom. Kadowaki wrote him a pass to get back but he insisted on staying. She smiled and walked back to the room.
*The Bedroom*
Rin laid Illasu on the bed. She wasn't breathing normal and her hands flew to her side as soon as he set her down. She moaned in pain and protest.
Kadowaki: Oh Illasu, what happened?
Illasu: I guessed I went to far...
Kadowaki: (gently laughing) Yeah, I can see that. Where does it hurt?
Illasu: Doc...I think...I'm having another heat wave...(screams)
Kadowaki: Woah now! Illasu, calm down!
Rin looked at her and sat by her side as he caressed her face. She was still screaming but she was getting quieter. She was crying and tossing her head. Her wings had shrunk back when Rin had picked her up but she could feel infernos pulsing through the veins. Why, she thought, why is this happening? She curled her stomach trying to hold it in one spot but it didn't work. Rin hugged her to him. He felt her scar and withdrew his hand quickly. Her scar was a fire itself. It burned his hand. Rin could feel her pain and didn't know what he could do. Kadowaki left and then came back with a syringe full of a light blue liquid. Injecting it into her arm, Illasu instantly calmed down, then went silent, and finally slipped into a slumber. Rin panicked, not noticing the doc. When he looked over at her, he saw her sitting down, hand to her head. He turned to her but did not leave the bedside.
Kadowaki: Ok, well that will let her get some rest. First off, we need to ice those muscles. Second, I do not know how she is having another heat wave. I thought those were over with last year.
Rin: So did I.
Kadowaki: Rin, there's some bandages and antiseptics in the cabinet there. I'm gonna go get some ice packs.
Rin: I told you I fine doc. I just want her to be better. What can I do?
Kadowaki: (smiling) Well, you can stay by her side, just like you're doing. She might be sleeping but she'll still feel pain. She'll need you. I'll tell Crose. Then I want to know what happened, everything.
The esteemed doctor got up and went for the ice. Crose met her outside and received the news. He walked off to go meet the two boys. When she had brought the ice and arranged it around Illasu's legs, she covered her up with a blanket. Rin was staring at her. She eyed a tear rolling down his face. She smiled and handed him a tissue.
Rin: I can't help her.
Kadowaki: Rin, I need you to tell me what happened. This is serious I'm afraid. I took her temp and it's unnatural. It's almost above 200 degrees. I don't think it's just today that did it. How hard has Squall been pushing her?
Rin: Well, she is supposed to run a mile before they start. She forgets to stretch before that though. Then, they stretch, fight and practice GFs after that.
Kadowaki: Hmm...that's explains her sore muscles. The heat wave could possibly come from her overworking her body. She's not used to it is she?
Rin: No, she wants to do it though.
Kadowaki: I understand. What happened today for you to get this?
She held his trembling hand as she applied the cream and wraps. He gave no notice, only stared at Illasu. His knuckles were skinned and raw from hitting the desk and knocking a few teeth loose. Kadowaki smiled as he finally spoke.
Rin: Illasu was using her weapon as a crutch to get to class because of her sore muscles. She also wasn't working because she was in a lot of pain. Mr. Wroton asked for her to come to the front of the class. She walked up there and he said that he didn't permit weapons and she had better work on her work. She tried to explain her situation and the jackmule didn't listen, only said that she would stay after until she complied. I was getting mad, along with all her friends, naturally us guys. She tried again to explain to him and that's when he said she was to stay after and she started crying. I walked up to the front and he yelled at me for getting up. I tried to defend Illasu as well but he assigned a referral to me and told me I was to stay after in a different room. I lost it. I didn't want to, but I did. I jumped over the desk and let my hands fly. It took all the guys top pry me off of him. I hate him. He shouldn't have done that to her...
Kadowaki: Oh Rin...I know. I see now. (smiles at him) Rin, you're so sweet. She's gonna be fine with you here.
Rin looked at her and smiled a little at her friendly face. Kadowaki was like an aunt to the both of them. Rin's hand bandaged and Illasu sleeping, Kadowaki left to get some IVs. When she returned with the numerous set ups, Rin panicked. He got defensive. Kadowaki smiled at him and told him they were to help keep Illasu's temperature down, if it was possible. Rin decided to help then. He hated to see Illasu having to be stuck with all these. He knew how much she hated needles. Kadowaki put the IVs in and had Rin hang the various liquid-filled bags up on the hooks. Illasu was pale and sickly looking but a heavy sweat covered her whole face and body. Rin took the chilled towel the Kadowaki had and dried her face and arms. He took his knife and was going to cut the shirt but decided to try to get it off. It was hard with all the IVs already in. Kadowaki helped him weasel it off by removing the tubes from the IVs quickly then reinserting them. Finally, when her shirt was off, Rin dried her stomach off. She was wincing in pain still. Rin was frustrated and sad. He was also very angry. Kadowaki thoght it might be best to let him leave for a moment.
Kadowaki: Rin, have you eaten today?
Rin: Yeah...I had an apple from the stables. She had a granola bar.
Kadowaki: Tell ya what, how about you and Trent go and get something to eat. She's my helper this hour and you look terrible. Go on, oh there she is now!
Trent poked her head in the door and seeing Illasu, she screamed. She ran to Illasu's side and panicked. She hugged Rin and cried a little.
Rin: Trent, she's ok. Well, she's gonna be...thanks to Kadowaki. She suggested we go get something to eat.
Trent: Ok...(wipes her few tears) let's go then.
The two left and Kadowaki sat by Illasu's bedside, reading a few pages of a book. Rin kissed Illasu's forehead before leaving. She seemed to feel it somehow because she had smiled for a moment.
*Crose, Yugo, Jakeen, and Mr. Wroton*
Crose walked up to the three males. He was not happy which was bad. Crose had patience usually and when he was mad, it was serious. Mr. Wroton was still protesting his capture. Crose glared at him. The fat teacher backed off.
Crose: Well, I'll fill you in as soon as he's taken care of. Let's go, Cid's waiting. I told him everything.
Yugo: Where's Rin?
Crose: With Illasu...
Yugo stopped breathing for a moment as Crose pushed the elevator button. They all got on and silently waited for the doors to open unto the Headmaster's office. On the way up, Yugo had to ask about Illasu.
Crose: We will discuss that later...
This was all Crose would say. When the doors silently opened, Cid was waiting for them. Jakeen pushed Mr. Wroton out of the elevator and into a chair. Cid eyebrows went up. Crose saluted him and began.
Crose: Headmaster, Mr. Wroton is here to be prosecuted for his actions.
Cid: Very well. Mr. Wroton, I heard about you little incident from a lot of the other students before Crose called my office. I thought it appropriate for you to have a chance to explain yourself.
Crose leaned in the darkest corner of the room and waited for him to say anything that was far from the truth. Jakeen and Yugo still stood on either side of Mr. Wroton. The round teacher licked his lips and combed his hand through the few strands of hair covering his bald head. Adjusting his tie, he began carefully.
Mr. Wroton: Headmaster, you know weapons are not permitted in a class room. Mrs. Ogami came into my class room with her weapon, a metal pole mind you, and sat down. When class began and the students were instructed to work, she did not work. I called her to the front of the room, at which Rin tried to defend her. She did not come until I called for her a second time. When she came to the front, with her weapon, she refused to remove it from the classroom!
Crose: You were yelling at her.
Mr. Wroton: Of course! She was being insolent! I told her to stay after until she resolved to comply with my instructions. Then, of all people, Mr. Ogami came to the front of the room. He tried to defend her once more.
Crose: You yelled, deafeningly, at him too...
Mr. Wroton: (getting nervous) Yes, I did. He had been instructed to stay in his seat. He did not go back to his seat and claimed she was crying! I told him he had a referral and was to stay after in a different room! Then I was savagely attacked by him! Look at me! He beat me to death! I demand that that boy be sent to jail!
Cid: Calm yourself, Mr. Wroton. No one is going to jail except you most possibly. Yes, I know Rin attacked you and he had no right. To make Illasu cry was not a good thing though. Crose, why did Illasu bear her weapon so?
Crose: Sir, she was a lot worse than usual from her training this morning. I have requested Dr. Kadowaki come here with a report of damage.
Mr. Wroton: That still doesn't excuse her actions!
Cid: DEAR GOSH MAN! You are very close to being fired! (sitting once more and calming himself) Crose, Kadowaki is taking care of her?
Crose: Yes Headmaster, I escorted Rin and Illasu there myself. Illasu was in terrible, if not deathly condition. I have also requested that Commander Leonhart come here as well. They will be here shortly.
Cid: Then we must wait until they come.
*Rin and Trent*
Rin didn't seem to want to eat at all. Trent noticed this and scooted over near him. He had his head in his hand and was moving the gravy over his mashed potatoes through many little streams he had carved. She put a hand on his shoulder as he sighed.
Trent: Hey...it'll be ok. Me and Kadowaki will take good care of her, I promise you that. I won't let her get worse.
Rin: I know...
Trent: What's wrong then?
Rin: I...I...might be in serious trouble.
Trent: Why?
Rin: I attacked Mr. Wroton.
Trent: So? I've been wanting to share a bit of my mind to him anyway!
Rin: No Trent...I really ATTACKED him.
Trent: Oh...
She considered what this might mean. Watching the gravy slide over the white pasty potatoes, she felt as bad as he did now. Finally, he got up and took his tray away. Trent followed him solemnly, with everyone staring at them. She grabbed one of the Styrofoam boxes with an extra lunched and glared at everyone. Most resumed their lunch but others, mainly the See Ds, followed them. On their way back, Trent heard them coming and turned to look back. She was smacked away as she dropped the box. As soon as Rin had heard the crash, he had turned around quickly to see Trent being held by one of the male See Ds. They all were angry at Rin. The biggest one was glaring at him and shook his head.
Horan: You murderer.
Rin: Let her go.
Vern: Make me.
Rin made a growling noise and some of the boys flinched as Rin approached Vern. Horan was equal with Rin's height and when he had walked by, he hit him hard in the stomach. Rin fell to his knees, spitting up blood. The boys laughed as he grabbed his stomach. Rin spat and drove a hard uppercut in the bottom of Horan's chin. Standing up, Rin looked evil. Trent started to wake up as she heard screams and bellows. She jumped from Vern's hand and to Rin's side. She resumed her fighting position as the band of boys jumped on Rin. Pushing her away, Rin met the wave with utmost courage. They hooked their arms around his neck and latched onto his arms. Some kicked his knees from behind. He tore them of one at a time but they came back. Trent, a little stunned from Rin's push, screamed and tore into Horan and some of the others. She slugged Horan off of Rin's neck. Horan shakily let go and went to hit Trent. When he turned around dragging his punch with him, she ducked and butted her hard fist in his stomach. The sissy fell to his knees as she kicked him again as he went down. Vern assumed Horan's position around Rin's neck. Rin fought vigilantly. He punched, kicked, bit, and threw bodies everywhere. When he was starting to tire, Vern tightened his grip from behind and Rin couldn't breathe. His fingernails dug into Vern's arm making bleeding gashes in his arms. Vern screamed in pain as he let go. He stumbled backwards clutching his arm. Blood was dripping everywhere. The rest of the boys ran to their comrade as Rin went to him. He walked up to him and grabbed his hair. Throwing him down on the ground, Rin bent over him on his knees and pulled a throwing star he had received from Shiro from one of his many pockets. Vern was screaming in pain and eyeing the star, he screamed for help. Trent, still beating on Horan, tackled Rin before he could do the unthinkable. Trent tumbled off of him as they hit the ground. Rin got up, still clutching the star with the bandaged hand. Vern was stumbling off, dripping blood, as Rin raised his arm. Trent got up and tried to grab his arm. Rin let the star fly. It hit Vern square in the back. He instantly dropped, dead. The boys stopped and everything went quiet as Rin cried. Trent went white. The boys ran for help. Kneeling in the smeared blood, Rin cried softly. Trent regained her voice as she knelt beside him and hugged him. Getting up, Rin and Trent waked to Kadowaki's so he could calm down. Looking back at Vern lying dead, Trent shuddered. Rin had killed someone.
*The Bedroom*
Kadowaki smiled as the door opened but she shuddered at the blood drenched clothes Rin and Trent bared. Rin fell onto Illasu and the covers as he cried into her hair and kissed her face. Trent watched sadly. She was crying herself. Kadowaki rushed for the bandages and alcohol. Rin was bleeding everywhere. His clothes were torn as well. Coming back, she bandaged his forearms and his lower stomach. He had a slight scratch on his handsome face that she dabbed alcohol on.
Trent: Um...Kadowaki...
Kadowaki: Yes dear, what is it?
Rin: Someone else is in need of your services...
The door slammed open. Cid, Squall, Mr. Wroton and the boys walked in. Kadowaki stood up at the sudden disturbance. Rin didn't move. Neither did Trent.
Squall: Illasu?
Kadowaki: Everyone, please! I will give you the report outside.
Cid: Rin, we saw Vern...
Kadowaki: Vern? What happened to Vern?
Horan: He killed him...
Rin cried more as Trent put her arms around him in a hug. Squall left to sit down. This was to much for the other boys as well. Horan stood there, bloody. Kadowaki tended to his cuts and sent him off as Vern was brought in under a white sheet drenched red with a star sticking out of his back. The lady's hands flew to her mouth. Cid and Kadowaki went into her office as she cried a little. Everyone sat down in the waiting room. Everyone except Crose, Jakeen, Yugo, and Shushira. They stood up and paced. Crose leaned in the corner. Mr. Wroton smiled brightly. Squall saw this and glared at him. The teacher only rubbed his head happily. Selphie came up to the locked door and beat on it. Squall walked out and embraced her as Irvine came running up with the rest of the gang. Seifer came as well. The girls cried into their silent boyfriends. It was a terrifying, sad time.
*Cid and Kadowaki*
Cid: Ok, let's start with Illasu. I saw her and that was enough to tell me Rin had a right to do what he did. Mr. Wroton might as well consider himself fired.
Kadowaki: She's got an unnatural temperature of 200 plus. Her body is trying to bring it down naturally by sweating. She dehydrated, has a deathly temp, and she is really on the brink of her body exploding. I have been trying to bring her temp down with the IV and other medications but nothing's working. It's been hours since she first came to me with Rin and still she is in critical condition.
Cid: Rin...
Kadowaki: What happened Cid? Vern...he's dead isn't he?
Cid: Yes...I'm afraid Rin killed him.
Kadowaki: Rin is fine. I gave him treatment for his wounds...
Cid: Wounds?
Kadowaki: Gashes, bites, brusies, scratches...you name it, he's got it. Someone attacked Trent and him on their way back from lunch. That's my guess.
Cid: Horan was the one who reported it to me and he is in terrible condition.
Kadowaki: You've got to do something Cid. Students attacking Rin, Illasu dying...it's to much!
Cid: Let's look at the facts as they stand right now. One, Rin killed someone. Two, they attacked Rin and savagely beat him. Three, Illasu is indeed dying you say. Four, Mr. Wroton is fired. Five...this is to much.
Kadowaki: What are you gonna do?
Cid: It's obvious someone will now continue to attack Rin and Illasu. I think...the best thing is...
*The Waiting Room*
It was flooded with people, curtains drawn. Seifer was guarding the locked door. People were trying to come in and be nosy. Cid and Kadowaki finally came out. Everyone looked at them.
Cid: Mr. Wroton is to be escorted out of the school. He is no longer a resident nor a teacher here. I'm sure you have all been wondering about Illasu. She is indeed in critical condition and from what Kadowaki tells me...she is dying little by little. Squall, you are to escort Mr. Wroton out. Seifer, see to it that they have no trouble.
The screaming teacher, monotone leader, and seriously ticked off D.C. leader left. The crowd almost flooded the room when they tried to barge through the door. Luckily Seifer was a stout guy and held them all off. Closing the door, Cid decided to tell them of Rin's fate.
Cid: Concerning more recent events, I have no choice but to place Rin under arrest and place him in a low security prison for a two month period.
There was a bellow from everyone except Horan. He smiled and would've silently let himself out if not being caught by Kadowaki. She had a firm grip on the See D's arm.
Cid: I know Rin was defending himself but I can't do anything. The group that jumped Rin and Trent is under arrest and will be expelled along with their See D rank terminated. Horan, I heard you were the leader and you are to serve one week in community service along with the punishment for the others. Everyone, that is all. With Kadowaki's permission you may stay. Otherwise, you are to return to class.
Kadowaki: Horan, here are some bandages though I wish I didn't have to give you anything.
The boy smiled slyly and proudly walked out. Kadowaki was brought to tears. She slowly and silently walked into the closed bedroom.
Selphie: I want to see Illy with my own eyes...
Irvine: May we see our friends one at a time?
Cid: (sighs) I don't know. Illasu is basically in a coma. She is continually being supplied with nutrients and tranquilizer. She's asleep and looks horrific. I don't know if the girls' stomachs can handle it. Rin is pretty torn up. I think it would be best for no one to make him worse. Yugo, you might want to talk to him. Don't mention anything about what happened. I'm sorry all of you, I really am.
As he was saying this, Kadowaki walked out and announced Illasu was awake. Her temperature had come down a hundred degrees but she was still a one hundred temperature. Rin was in another room with Trent so she hadn't seen him yet.
Yugo: So he doesn't know she's awake?!
Kadowaki: Easy Yugo, I just walked in and took her temp. It had plummeted unexpectedly. I removed the trancs and she slowly woke up. She is sort of out of it but she can talk.
Yugo: Rin deserves to know and so does she!
Kadowaki: Would you really have me tell Illasu that her husband is to be jailed for two months?
Yugo lost his arrogance. He hadn't thought about that. Shiro hugged him and he said nothing more. It was Rinoa who spoke next.
Rinoa: We all need to calm down and support our friends.
They all shook their heads as Rin and Trent came out of another door. Rin looked numb from pain and Trent's face was red with tears. Crose went to her and embraced her. She sat down with him in the chair offered by Rinoa.
Rin: How's Illasu?
Cid: Rin...
Rin: (holds up a hand at him still looking directly at Kadowaki) How is she?
Kadowaki: She's awake.
Rin put his hand down and turned the knob of the door. He walked in and locked it. Kadowaki found he had when she had tried to follow him in. She looked at her watch. It was already almost four o'clock. Four hours...she thought, four long hours. Everyone just waited while Crose and Cid filled Trent in silently.
***************************************************************************************
This is a hard shout to write. My stories just come as I write. I really had no intention of making all this happen. Well...what did I say? It's a drama. Well, read on to find out what happens. Please, R&R.