All righty then, guess what! That's right I'm back with another
awesome story!! This time I really used my head and thought it through, so
this should be one of my better creations. You have to understand
something about the Japanese government first though. As far as I can
tell, in Ruroni Kenshin, Japan is under the rule of an Imperialist
government. Imperialism is when the stronger nation dominates all aspects
of the weaker nation's life. I guess you could sort of compare it with
communism, but that would seriously be stretching it. Anyway, this is
basically about an all American girl who travels with her grandmother, who
was originally from Japan, back to Japan. Their goal is to try and get the
government to switch over to a democracy, but the corrupt Imperialists
don't receive them too kindly. The other thing that is going to be a
little weird is that you have to imagine that America is the same way it is
now, very modern, and spirited. Japan on the other hand is going to be the
same old-fashioned way it is on the TV show, except for a few modern
conveniences like TV, indoor plumbing etc. This story is still going to
take place roughly after the end of the revolution though, but you have to
picture all of the Ruroni Kenshin guys as 18-year-old high school students!
Ok, if there are any more questions that I have forgotten to answer don't
hesitate to ask me in your reviews, if you review that is, and I really
hope you all do! On with the fic!
Chapter 1,
Moving In
Summer was your average 18-year-old girl. An all American dreamer, with a big heart and a more fiery personality than all of the celebrities in Hollywood put together! She was tall and slender, with pale skin and emerald green eyes. Her strawberry blond hair (for those of you who have no idea what that looks like it's basically blond hair with very fine red highlights blended into it) reached her waist, and hung in large, shiny ringlets. She stood on the deck of a large cruise ship, gazing longingly up at the stars as waves broke on the ship's prow below her, a huge eagle, one of her only friends in the world, landed on the rail next to her. This bird had a 6-foot wingspan, and he was literally draped in American spirit. Big blue stars had been dyed around each golden eye, and every other one of his gleaming white tail feathers had been dyed red. Flexing his great talons the bird rustled his feathers and joined the girl in her stargazing. She began to speak to him and he seemed to listen, although she knew she would never get a response from him.
Summer: Hey Patriot, do you miss it?
The eagle turned and looked over his shoulder at the fading horizon and bobbed his head as though saying yes.
Summer: Me too, but Gram is right. There's nothing back there for us now. Boy I get so lonely sometimes; don't you wish we weren't only children?
Again she received a sober nod from the animal. Summer: But we're going to do something good for this nation, and maybe even make some new friends!
The girl, although flawlessly beautiful, was terribly unpopular at her old school. She had moved around a lot throughout her life. She was born and had lived for 6 years in the heart of Montana. Then spent another 6 in Las Vegas, and her last 6 in the heart of New York City. She was just not cut out for the big city life, and was glad to be leaving it, but nothing could fill the empty space in her heart left after the death of her parents. Her grandmother was now taking her to Japan, and had only recently disclosed to her the reason why. They were to act as a US embassy and help bring Democracy to the people of Japan. But also, her grandmother had originally been born and raised in Japan. After she had been married off to a less than desirable husband she severed all of her remaining family bonds. Her husband's sudden death was a relief to her for now she was a free woman. She hopped aboard the next boat to America and upon reaching the grand land of freedom met the love of her life. They married and lived on his ranch in Montana until they had their only son. Her husband had always been very successful in the horse business and had raised several grand racehorses. One day their son announced he had met the woman of his dreams and they were to be married in a few months. The woman's parents were the owners of several booming casino chains, in Vegas. At first the happy couple lived in Montana and raised Summer there. But after the death of Summer's grandfather, her parents took her and her grandmother to live in Vegas. One day, when she was 12, her parents were killed in a car crash. After that her grandmother, who had been left in charge of her moved them to New York City. It was when they received news of the death of Summer's other grandparents that they finally decided to go to Japan. Summer's grandmother wanted to show her the beauty and peace of the country she had grown up in, and so off they went. Money was of no concern, for Summer's grandparents had left all of their money to her parents, who had left all of their money to her! Now she was on her way to a new life with new goals, and new hopes. Her grandmother had even promised her that they could foster some children so that Summer would have other kids to play with. That was all the more incentive Summer needed and so she jumped at the chance to join her grandmother on their newest adventure! Summer was close to her grandmother, and the two were more like sisters. She could hardly wait to reach her new home, which had just been finished and start going to her new school. She was going to be signed up for private school, and so was looking forward to the new experience. She had never gone to private school before, and wondered if it would be much different from regular school. Suddenly Patriot clacked his beak as he yawned and she decided it was high time they both hit the sack. She returned to her cabin and the bird winged in after her. Summer had made a small nest of old clothes for him to sleep in and he was content with it.
Summer: Just think Patriot! A whole new life for us, and new friends and adventures!
She was rewarded with a peaceful sigh from her companion as he drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, at about 5:00 AM the two were woken by the sounds of the foghorn as the ship homed in on the harbor. At last they had arrived! Summer and Patriot rose with the horn every morning, and they seemed to be the only ones that did. Summer, still dressed in her nightgown, raced up on deck, Patriot winging his way behind her, to watch the sun rise. The wind picked up and whirled about her, whipping her hair into a twisting dance as the sun's first rays began to pierce the horizon. Her nightgown fluttered about her and a small Sakura blossom blew over her head. Patriot snatched it in his beak and placed it in Summer's hair. The small pink blossom glistened with dew and Summer offered her arm for her friend to perch on.
Summer: There it is boy, Japan. If it's half as beautiful as Gram says it is, then I'll never be unhappy here. Let's go check on the other animals.
Yes there were more, of course, because her father and grandfather had both raised horses and livestock and had always kept a lot of animals around the house, so it was only natural that she and her grandmother select their favorite ones, not to mention the best ones, and take them over to Japan with them. Deep down in the ships hold there were several hundred small stables. All of which were filled with animals, only the first 15 or 20 stables were filled with her animals though. There were horses, cows, dogs, birds etc., etc. Running her hands through one of her horse's manes she combed out the tangles and then proceeded to do the same for the others. Eventually she finished her task and as it was still early and still no one was up yet she headed off to her cabin to change her clothes. She was all-American-eagle style, and she wore tight, dark blue jeans, black, leather boots, a short, black tank top with a translucent white blouse over top that hung open and its sleeves came to her elbows. A silver chain hung loosely about her hips, her strawberry blond hair was pulled back in a very long, loose braid, and her bangs hung in ringlets, framing her face. A large, black, cowgirl hat sat proudly atop her head, the front tipped up to reveal her face. She had on eyeliner, red lipstick, and her green eyes were framed with a silvery-white eye shadow. Large, teardrop shaped, ruby earrings dangled from her ears, and a large, matching ruby necklace was clasped about her neck. People were now up and about the ship, and they were so close to the shore that she could make out the little people scurrying about the harbor. They were dressed in funny long dresses, well, the women were, and the men wore either shirts and pants or shirts and shorts. Most of them were just in rags though.
Gram: Those are called kimonos.
Summer spun around to see her grandmother standing there. She hadn't noticed the old woman approach her from behind.
Summer: They're what?
Gram: Kimonos, it's what the women of Japan wear.
Summer: Wow, I really don't look like I tried too hard to dress for this occasion huh? Gram: Don't worry about it. We're American, not Japanese, just be proud of what you're wearing and don't let yourself be intimidated.
Summer couldn't help but smile at the hearty old woman. Despite her age she was in great shape, and was also dressed in slim blue jeans, but she wore a red, short-sleeved T-shirt instead of a tank top. Now they were beginning to pull into the harbor, and Sakura petals danced throughout the air! The sight was absolutely breath taking! Finally the ship began to unload and several news crews were awaiting the arrival of the two American women. Cameras flashed and reporters shouted questions at the two, but everything was interrupted as Patriot flew to the rescue. He swooped low over the crowd, screeching into the news microphones, and knocking the cameras to the ground with his strong wings. He finally came to rest on Summer's outstretched arm. Before the reporters could stop their ears from ringing Summer and Gram hopped into one of their cars that had been unloaded from the ship and sped off. Summer was driving and so since she was unfamiliar with Japan's roads she soon had to hit the breaks and let Gram drive. The silver Z4 convertible was loaded with gas and was ready for a good drive.
Gram: Ready to see your new home?
Summer: You have no idea!
They reached the driveway in a few minutes and Gram had to enter a code before the gates would swing open for them. As they drove up the winding dirt road their house came into view. It was a beautiful stone house, with a delicate garden in front. It had to have at least 50 rooms in it! The lawn was green and fruit trees dotted the front yard. The back of the house faced a beach and there was a large barn off to the side. A few hours later several moving trucks pulled up to the house and Summer and her grandmother began moving in! It was noon when a group of kids walked by the house and noticed Summer working hard to lift a chair off of the truck.
Girl 1: Boy she looks funny, and why on earth is she dressed that way?
Boy 1: Hey, I think she's that new girl from America that everyone is talking about.
Boy 2: Forget who she is! She's going to hurt herself trying to lift that, that she is!
The gates had been left open and one of the boys realized she was about to drop the chair. The kids ran over and two of the boys helped her set the furniture on the ground.
Summer: Boy am I glad that you guys came along! Thanks a lot! Oh by the way I'm Summer!
Boy 1: Happy to meetch'ya! I'm Sagara Sanosuke, this is Seta Soujiro, Himura Kenshin, Makimachi Misao, Kamiya Kaoru, Takani Megumi, and umm Aoshi!
Summer: Huh? Wow your names are kind of hard, what are they again?
Megumi: Oh! In Japan everyone introduces themselves with their last name first, so I take it your first name is Summer then?
Summer: Yeah, wow, that's a lot better; I thought your last names were your first ones! Oh by the way, my last name is Mariette.
Kenshin: Oh, nice to meet you then! Hey are you the girl from America?
Summer: Sure am!
Soujiro: Wow! Hey, maybe later we can give you a tour you know? That way you won't be so lost later in the school year.
Summer: That would be wonderful. When does school start anyway?
Kaoru: In one week.
Summer: Great, that should give me plenty of time then.
Megumi: You can come shopping with us girls tomorrow then, that way we can get all of our school stuff together!
Summer: Awesome! I'll be ready tomorrow then.
Sano: Hey, would you like for us to help you unpack at all?
Summer: Oh would you be so kind?
And so the kids all spent the rest of the day talking about what private school was like, and how rich everyone was, and what Japan was like as they moved things into the house. Patriot also fascinated them for they had never seen an American eagle before except for in their textbooks. Little did they all know that Gram was watching them from a window high up in the house. She smiled to herself and watched them for a moment. Her little girl was already making friends. She could only hope that the rest of Japan would be as accepting of them, it would have to be if it was to ever switch to a Democracy. Finally it was time for dinner and all of the kids stayed over. Gram made pizza, which the kids had never had before, and so Summer got a laugh out of watching them attempt to eat the food. As the kids left for home Summer waved to them.
Gram: Hey, don't forget I'll be making my first speech tomorrow.
Summer: Ok, I'll be shopping with the girls for most of the day anyway.
Gram: You ready to go volunteer to foster some kids with me this week? Summer: Oh I can't wait!!!
(A/N): I'm not going to play out the whole week, so let's just fast forward to the first day of school!
Summer hopped into her black Durango and loaded the other 3 children into the car. There was a boy and 2 girls. The boy was about 10, the girls about 5 and 3.
Summer: Come on guys we don't want to be late for our first day of school! Hey, Yahiko! Stop pulling on Suzume's hair and help me put them in their car seats. Ayame, please don't roll down the window.
Gram: Here dear, all right is everyone ready?
Kids: Yes ma'am!
Summer: Thanks Gram, love you! See you at 3:00!
Kids: Bye Grammy!
Summer drove off with them still shouting their good byes out the windows.
Yahiko: Hey Summer?
Summer: Yeah?
Yahiko: Are we supposed to call you Summer or sis?
Ayame: Yeah, Summer or sis?
Summer: You can call me whatever you like so long as it isn't busu!
Yahiko: No, I'll save that nickname for your friend Kaoru.
Suzume: Are we gonna get to see Kenny today?
Ayame: Yeah, Kenny?
Summer: I think so.
Little girls: YAY!!
They arrived at the private school at exactly 7:30. There were hundreds of kids hanging around outside the building. But everything seemed to freeze as Summer and her new family stepped out of the car. Patriot flew high overhead, keeping a wary eye out for his friends.
Yahiko: Why is everyone staring at us?
Summer: Just ignore them, come on let's go find Kenshin and the others.
Yes, as a matter of fact, everyone had their eyes locked on the new kids, especially Summer, for they had never seen an American before, let alone one who dressed so strangely! Summer also was not exactly dressed in Japanese fashion. Everyone had uniforms on, the girls in their blouses and skirts, the boys in their suits, and then there was Summer in her tight blue jeans and tight fitting shirt. The shirt was black with a pink Dogwood flower print on it and had a V-neck cut in the front, and the sleeves were long but were cut up like long streamers and whipped in the light breeze. Her jeans were also slit open on the sides up to her knees, exposing her long, delicate legs. Her vibrant hair was unlike anyone else's there and her loose bangs framed her face. The rest of her curly hair was pulled back into a loose ponytail, and she wore high heeled, strappy, white sandals. The young woman led the children over to where there were a whole bunch of other kids, about their age, playing ball.
Summer: Will you guys be all right if I leave you here until the bell rings?
Yahiko: Of course! I'll watch these two.
Summer: Thanks Yahiko, I'll be waiting for you guys today after school!
With that she walked off, ignoring the burning stares of what were now her fellow classmates. She stuck out like a big, sore, strawberry blond thumb, so it didn't take long for her friends to spot her.
Misao: Hey Summer!
Summer: Hey guys, hold on wait a sec.
At that moment she turned to face the crowd of still starring students and said,
Summer: Hey, if you guys take a picture, it'll last longer.
With that everyone broke off their gazes, and fell into hushed chattering, occasionally glancing up at the American girl.
Summer: (whispering to her friends) You would think they had never seen a foreigner before.
Sano: Most of them haven't.
Heehee! So what do you all think? It's going to get very action packed next chapter, and the couples will start to emerge, FLUFF! But please, I'm aware that this wasn't a very good first chapter, but it truly will get better I promise! Oh, and if anyone wants to suggest pairings, or ideas on what should happen in the chapters to come, I will gladly consider all ideas, no matter how wacky or wild!
Chapter 1,
Moving In
Summer was your average 18-year-old girl. An all American dreamer, with a big heart and a more fiery personality than all of the celebrities in Hollywood put together! She was tall and slender, with pale skin and emerald green eyes. Her strawberry blond hair (for those of you who have no idea what that looks like it's basically blond hair with very fine red highlights blended into it) reached her waist, and hung in large, shiny ringlets. She stood on the deck of a large cruise ship, gazing longingly up at the stars as waves broke on the ship's prow below her, a huge eagle, one of her only friends in the world, landed on the rail next to her. This bird had a 6-foot wingspan, and he was literally draped in American spirit. Big blue stars had been dyed around each golden eye, and every other one of his gleaming white tail feathers had been dyed red. Flexing his great talons the bird rustled his feathers and joined the girl in her stargazing. She began to speak to him and he seemed to listen, although she knew she would never get a response from him.
Summer: Hey Patriot, do you miss it?
The eagle turned and looked over his shoulder at the fading horizon and bobbed his head as though saying yes.
Summer: Me too, but Gram is right. There's nothing back there for us now. Boy I get so lonely sometimes; don't you wish we weren't only children?
Again she received a sober nod from the animal. Summer: But we're going to do something good for this nation, and maybe even make some new friends!
The girl, although flawlessly beautiful, was terribly unpopular at her old school. She had moved around a lot throughout her life. She was born and had lived for 6 years in the heart of Montana. Then spent another 6 in Las Vegas, and her last 6 in the heart of New York City. She was just not cut out for the big city life, and was glad to be leaving it, but nothing could fill the empty space in her heart left after the death of her parents. Her grandmother was now taking her to Japan, and had only recently disclosed to her the reason why. They were to act as a US embassy and help bring Democracy to the people of Japan. But also, her grandmother had originally been born and raised in Japan. After she had been married off to a less than desirable husband she severed all of her remaining family bonds. Her husband's sudden death was a relief to her for now she was a free woman. She hopped aboard the next boat to America and upon reaching the grand land of freedom met the love of her life. They married and lived on his ranch in Montana until they had their only son. Her husband had always been very successful in the horse business and had raised several grand racehorses. One day their son announced he had met the woman of his dreams and they were to be married in a few months. The woman's parents were the owners of several booming casino chains, in Vegas. At first the happy couple lived in Montana and raised Summer there. But after the death of Summer's grandfather, her parents took her and her grandmother to live in Vegas. One day, when she was 12, her parents were killed in a car crash. After that her grandmother, who had been left in charge of her moved them to New York City. It was when they received news of the death of Summer's other grandparents that they finally decided to go to Japan. Summer's grandmother wanted to show her the beauty and peace of the country she had grown up in, and so off they went. Money was of no concern, for Summer's grandparents had left all of their money to her parents, who had left all of their money to her! Now she was on her way to a new life with new goals, and new hopes. Her grandmother had even promised her that they could foster some children so that Summer would have other kids to play with. That was all the more incentive Summer needed and so she jumped at the chance to join her grandmother on their newest adventure! Summer was close to her grandmother, and the two were more like sisters. She could hardly wait to reach her new home, which had just been finished and start going to her new school. She was going to be signed up for private school, and so was looking forward to the new experience. She had never gone to private school before, and wondered if it would be much different from regular school. Suddenly Patriot clacked his beak as he yawned and she decided it was high time they both hit the sack. She returned to her cabin and the bird winged in after her. Summer had made a small nest of old clothes for him to sleep in and he was content with it.
Summer: Just think Patriot! A whole new life for us, and new friends and adventures!
She was rewarded with a peaceful sigh from her companion as he drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, at about 5:00 AM the two were woken by the sounds of the foghorn as the ship homed in on the harbor. At last they had arrived! Summer and Patriot rose with the horn every morning, and they seemed to be the only ones that did. Summer, still dressed in her nightgown, raced up on deck, Patriot winging his way behind her, to watch the sun rise. The wind picked up and whirled about her, whipping her hair into a twisting dance as the sun's first rays began to pierce the horizon. Her nightgown fluttered about her and a small Sakura blossom blew over her head. Patriot snatched it in his beak and placed it in Summer's hair. The small pink blossom glistened with dew and Summer offered her arm for her friend to perch on.
Summer: There it is boy, Japan. If it's half as beautiful as Gram says it is, then I'll never be unhappy here. Let's go check on the other animals.
Yes there were more, of course, because her father and grandfather had both raised horses and livestock and had always kept a lot of animals around the house, so it was only natural that she and her grandmother select their favorite ones, not to mention the best ones, and take them over to Japan with them. Deep down in the ships hold there were several hundred small stables. All of which were filled with animals, only the first 15 or 20 stables were filled with her animals though. There were horses, cows, dogs, birds etc., etc. Running her hands through one of her horse's manes she combed out the tangles and then proceeded to do the same for the others. Eventually she finished her task and as it was still early and still no one was up yet she headed off to her cabin to change her clothes. She was all-American-eagle style, and she wore tight, dark blue jeans, black, leather boots, a short, black tank top with a translucent white blouse over top that hung open and its sleeves came to her elbows. A silver chain hung loosely about her hips, her strawberry blond hair was pulled back in a very long, loose braid, and her bangs hung in ringlets, framing her face. A large, black, cowgirl hat sat proudly atop her head, the front tipped up to reveal her face. She had on eyeliner, red lipstick, and her green eyes were framed with a silvery-white eye shadow. Large, teardrop shaped, ruby earrings dangled from her ears, and a large, matching ruby necklace was clasped about her neck. People were now up and about the ship, and they were so close to the shore that she could make out the little people scurrying about the harbor. They were dressed in funny long dresses, well, the women were, and the men wore either shirts and pants or shirts and shorts. Most of them were just in rags though.
Gram: Those are called kimonos.
Summer spun around to see her grandmother standing there. She hadn't noticed the old woman approach her from behind.
Summer: They're what?
Gram: Kimonos, it's what the women of Japan wear.
Summer: Wow, I really don't look like I tried too hard to dress for this occasion huh? Gram: Don't worry about it. We're American, not Japanese, just be proud of what you're wearing and don't let yourself be intimidated.
Summer couldn't help but smile at the hearty old woman. Despite her age she was in great shape, and was also dressed in slim blue jeans, but she wore a red, short-sleeved T-shirt instead of a tank top. Now they were beginning to pull into the harbor, and Sakura petals danced throughout the air! The sight was absolutely breath taking! Finally the ship began to unload and several news crews were awaiting the arrival of the two American women. Cameras flashed and reporters shouted questions at the two, but everything was interrupted as Patriot flew to the rescue. He swooped low over the crowd, screeching into the news microphones, and knocking the cameras to the ground with his strong wings. He finally came to rest on Summer's outstretched arm. Before the reporters could stop their ears from ringing Summer and Gram hopped into one of their cars that had been unloaded from the ship and sped off. Summer was driving and so since she was unfamiliar with Japan's roads she soon had to hit the breaks and let Gram drive. The silver Z4 convertible was loaded with gas and was ready for a good drive.
Gram: Ready to see your new home?
Summer: You have no idea!
They reached the driveway in a few minutes and Gram had to enter a code before the gates would swing open for them. As they drove up the winding dirt road their house came into view. It was a beautiful stone house, with a delicate garden in front. It had to have at least 50 rooms in it! The lawn was green and fruit trees dotted the front yard. The back of the house faced a beach and there was a large barn off to the side. A few hours later several moving trucks pulled up to the house and Summer and her grandmother began moving in! It was noon when a group of kids walked by the house and noticed Summer working hard to lift a chair off of the truck.
Girl 1: Boy she looks funny, and why on earth is she dressed that way?
Boy 1: Hey, I think she's that new girl from America that everyone is talking about.
Boy 2: Forget who she is! She's going to hurt herself trying to lift that, that she is!
The gates had been left open and one of the boys realized she was about to drop the chair. The kids ran over and two of the boys helped her set the furniture on the ground.
Summer: Boy am I glad that you guys came along! Thanks a lot! Oh by the way I'm Summer!
Boy 1: Happy to meetch'ya! I'm Sagara Sanosuke, this is Seta Soujiro, Himura Kenshin, Makimachi Misao, Kamiya Kaoru, Takani Megumi, and umm Aoshi!
Summer: Huh? Wow your names are kind of hard, what are they again?
Megumi: Oh! In Japan everyone introduces themselves with their last name first, so I take it your first name is Summer then?
Summer: Yeah, wow, that's a lot better; I thought your last names were your first ones! Oh by the way, my last name is Mariette.
Kenshin: Oh, nice to meet you then! Hey are you the girl from America?
Summer: Sure am!
Soujiro: Wow! Hey, maybe later we can give you a tour you know? That way you won't be so lost later in the school year.
Summer: That would be wonderful. When does school start anyway?
Kaoru: In one week.
Summer: Great, that should give me plenty of time then.
Megumi: You can come shopping with us girls tomorrow then, that way we can get all of our school stuff together!
Summer: Awesome! I'll be ready tomorrow then.
Sano: Hey, would you like for us to help you unpack at all?
Summer: Oh would you be so kind?
And so the kids all spent the rest of the day talking about what private school was like, and how rich everyone was, and what Japan was like as they moved things into the house. Patriot also fascinated them for they had never seen an American eagle before except for in their textbooks. Little did they all know that Gram was watching them from a window high up in the house. She smiled to herself and watched them for a moment. Her little girl was already making friends. She could only hope that the rest of Japan would be as accepting of them, it would have to be if it was to ever switch to a Democracy. Finally it was time for dinner and all of the kids stayed over. Gram made pizza, which the kids had never had before, and so Summer got a laugh out of watching them attempt to eat the food. As the kids left for home Summer waved to them.
Gram: Hey, don't forget I'll be making my first speech tomorrow.
Summer: Ok, I'll be shopping with the girls for most of the day anyway.
Gram: You ready to go volunteer to foster some kids with me this week? Summer: Oh I can't wait!!!
(A/N): I'm not going to play out the whole week, so let's just fast forward to the first day of school!
Summer hopped into her black Durango and loaded the other 3 children into the car. There was a boy and 2 girls. The boy was about 10, the girls about 5 and 3.
Summer: Come on guys we don't want to be late for our first day of school! Hey, Yahiko! Stop pulling on Suzume's hair and help me put them in their car seats. Ayame, please don't roll down the window.
Gram: Here dear, all right is everyone ready?
Kids: Yes ma'am!
Summer: Thanks Gram, love you! See you at 3:00!
Kids: Bye Grammy!
Summer drove off with them still shouting their good byes out the windows.
Yahiko: Hey Summer?
Summer: Yeah?
Yahiko: Are we supposed to call you Summer or sis?
Ayame: Yeah, Summer or sis?
Summer: You can call me whatever you like so long as it isn't busu!
Yahiko: No, I'll save that nickname for your friend Kaoru.
Suzume: Are we gonna get to see Kenny today?
Ayame: Yeah, Kenny?
Summer: I think so.
Little girls: YAY!!
They arrived at the private school at exactly 7:30. There were hundreds of kids hanging around outside the building. But everything seemed to freeze as Summer and her new family stepped out of the car. Patriot flew high overhead, keeping a wary eye out for his friends.
Yahiko: Why is everyone staring at us?
Summer: Just ignore them, come on let's go find Kenshin and the others.
Yes, as a matter of fact, everyone had their eyes locked on the new kids, especially Summer, for they had never seen an American before, let alone one who dressed so strangely! Summer also was not exactly dressed in Japanese fashion. Everyone had uniforms on, the girls in their blouses and skirts, the boys in their suits, and then there was Summer in her tight blue jeans and tight fitting shirt. The shirt was black with a pink Dogwood flower print on it and had a V-neck cut in the front, and the sleeves were long but were cut up like long streamers and whipped in the light breeze. Her jeans were also slit open on the sides up to her knees, exposing her long, delicate legs. Her vibrant hair was unlike anyone else's there and her loose bangs framed her face. The rest of her curly hair was pulled back into a loose ponytail, and she wore high heeled, strappy, white sandals. The young woman led the children over to where there were a whole bunch of other kids, about their age, playing ball.
Summer: Will you guys be all right if I leave you here until the bell rings?
Yahiko: Of course! I'll watch these two.
Summer: Thanks Yahiko, I'll be waiting for you guys today after school!
With that she walked off, ignoring the burning stares of what were now her fellow classmates. She stuck out like a big, sore, strawberry blond thumb, so it didn't take long for her friends to spot her.
Misao: Hey Summer!
Summer: Hey guys, hold on wait a sec.
At that moment she turned to face the crowd of still starring students and said,
Summer: Hey, if you guys take a picture, it'll last longer.
With that everyone broke off their gazes, and fell into hushed chattering, occasionally glancing up at the American girl.
Summer: (whispering to her friends) You would think they had never seen a foreigner before.
Sano: Most of them haven't.
Heehee! So what do you all think? It's going to get very action packed next chapter, and the couples will start to emerge, FLUFF! But please, I'm aware that this wasn't a very good first chapter, but it truly will get better I promise! Oh, and if anyone wants to suggest pairings, or ideas on what should happen in the chapters to come, I will gladly consider all ideas, no matter how wacky or wild!