Simply Crisis: hey why is Mayl getting expelled it's dex's and whats up with him anyways? Well i hope you continue soon i wanna know whats up.
Me: If you didn't read the chapter clearly, I'll explain. Dex told the principle that he had been attacked by Mayl for no reason. This is not rue of course, but the principle didn't know. Mayl tried to explain to him the truth, but he wouldn't listen.
I'll continue updating as soon as the reviews come in. As I've said before, I have the whole story ready for posting. I just want to get reviews first so I know that people are reading it. Otherwise, there's no point. Thanks for the review!
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Midnight Critic: Well...this is good. Another Lan/Mayl fic. Keep it up!
Never figured that Dex would cover his tracks so deviously. I look forward to seeing how he cracks. I'm hoping for a good fight, if it comes up.
Me: I'm glad you like this story. I'll keep it up, don't worry. You'll need to read this chapter to find out what happens.
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Lan usually let himself in to Dex's house, but today he really let himself in. He kicked the door open and stomped up the stairs to Dex's room. He flung the door open and stood in the doorway like he was about to murder Dex.
"What..." said Lan. Dex was sitting on the floor eating boxes of candy and playing an old fashioned game called "Megaman 3" "He's perfectly alright!"
Dex swerved from where he was sitting and saw Lan, with his furious look. A butterscotch disk got caught in his throat and he swallowed it. He dropped the controller and back up against the wall. Lan walked right up to him, completely unafraid.
He grabbed Dex by the collar and dragged him towards him and whispered in a menacing tone "Dex... why? Why have you done this to Mayl?" he flung Dex back against the wall and Dex hit his head on the bump he got yesterday.
Dex flattened his whole body against the wall "It- it... wasn't my fault! I don't know what your talking about-"
Lan shook his head in disgust "Oh, don't insult me. You don't need to be so afraid, I'm not going to beat you up. Yet."
Dex calmed down and sat down in a chair, stuffing a gumball in his mouth while doing so. Lan sat down in another chair facing Dex. He coolly set his feet on the table and leaned back.
"Now," he said "Let's discuss this like friends here. I don't who your friends are currently, but until I make my decision I'm going to find out what has been making you act so strangely."
Dex thought about it for a minute. He chewed a caramel thoughtfully "What makes you think that I didn't do all those things intentionally?" he asked.
Lan leaned forward slightly "Because Dex... I know you wouldn't do that sort of thing. You are my friend and I know you wouldn't act this way unless you were provoked."
Dex's face saddened. He felt ashamed. His best friend whom he had bashed in the forehead and beaten up his girlfriend was still willing to think the best of him. He scarfed down a donut and sighed. He began to speak "Lan, do you remember the last time we netbattled?" Lan nodded "Yes."
"Well... those chips I used were three weeks old. My Dad took away my good chips because I was doing so bad on my homework. I tried to netbattle everybody, but I kept on losing. I netbattled Mayl a few days ago and I lost again. She bragged about it and I lost my temper and hit her in the eye. I tried to netbattle her again during class, but you exposed me. I lost it again and tried to beat you and Mayl up."
Lan was finally beginning to understand. "Why can't you just do your homework and get your chips back?" To his suprise Dex stood up and stomped across the room and looked out the window.
"Because, it's not just because I'm stupid like I seem. I am stupid. When I was born, I had a birth-defect, and I can't think right most of the time I do my schoolwork. I can't even remember simple things like... how to spell "brain", or how to add 2 2!" Lan could detect a slight sob in his voice.
"I'm just a plain dunderhead, my Dad won't help me out because he thinks I should be able to do it on my own, birth-defect or no birth-defect."
Lan was now feeling extremely sorry for Dex. He didn't know this much about Dex, and he didn't realize how miserable he was. Dex was so good at hiding it. He walked up to the window and noticed a tear trickling down Dex's face.
"Hey... I'm sorry Dex" he said soothingly "I never knew anything about this. If I'd known about this sooner..." Dex rubbed a fist across his face.
"Sniff well... I'm really sorry for beating you up Lan. I've been losing control of myself lately." Lan patted him on the back.
"Well Dex, I think I can help you." said Lan with an encouraging smile "I'm no genius, but if you ever need help with your homework, call on me. I'm at your disposal, we'll see if we can get your battle chips back." Dex looked at Lan and smiled lightly.
"Thanks little Doofus" he said and held out his hand "Pals?" Lan took his hand and shook it firmly "Were Pals, buddy boy!" he said with a warm smile. "But there's something that needs to be taken care of first..."
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Mayl stayed up late that night. She was leaning on some homework on her desk and contemplating the past few days events. First she had been hit in the eye, then she was attacked again and when acting in self-defense, she was expelled. She had been yelled at by all the kids on the playground. She sighed, it was not her week.
She sighed again when she thought of Lan. Lan was so nice. She believed him when he said he would regain her schooling. Lan just then entered the room. "Mayl... is something wrong with your maid?" he asked.
"Oh no, not really." said Mayl forcing a smile. "Is she taking care of you?"
"Yes but..." he sat down on the edge of her desk "She's always mentioning the fact that you're expelled, and then mumbling something about.. failure or something."
Lan wished he hadn't said anything. Mayl just looked dejected all over again. "First Dex, then Ms. Mari, then the principle, the kids at school, my own maid..." a single tear trickled from her black eye. She looked up at Lan. "Lan, aside from Yai, your my only friend left now."
Lan took her hand and clasped it in his. "Mayl, not everyone hates you." "No..." she said. Lan rubbed her hand.
"I hate to say this in your present condition," he continued "But, you did kind of ask for it."
Mayl nodded. She knew what he meant. "I didn't mean to infuriate him so much."
"I know you didn't Mayl. Dex didn't mean to blow up at you either." Mayl looked at him, her black eye almost completely opened. "You really believe Dex didn't mean to hurt me?"
"Oh, he meant to hurt you alright." said Lan "But there are reasons for his behavior that aren't entirely his fault. I went to see him today. I think I can present a convincing argument to the principal on your behalf." He let go of her hand and stood up.
Mayl asked him "Lan, why are you doing all this for me and Dex?" Lan turned and answered:
"Mayl... this is what friends are for. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive Dex. I still think the best of him and considering the circumstances, he is a great deal more miserable than you know. I consider Dex to be my best pal, and I'll do anything to clear him of complete ex-communication. And you..." he stopped suddenly.
"Yes?" asked Mayl looking deep in his eyes. Lan stood up straight "Eh- I don't want to see you get into trouble for something you didn't do. I think I can promise you full reminition for your trouble."
Mayl looked with complete wonder at him. She thought she knew so much about Lan, yet she knew so little. but she had never witnessed him act with such fervor and determination to bring peace back to his friend's relationships between each other.
"Lan..." she almost whispered and stood up. "You're very special." Lan felt blood once again rush to his face. He looked down for a moment, then said "Thank you Mayl, I'll take that as a compliment." and he left the room.
If Lan could think of any reason why he was being so helpful, it was because well...
His mind drifted back to the last few previous years and remembered every day that Mayl would wait to walk with him to school. She stood by him in every kind of dangerous situation. She was very faithful to him, and if he ever was, he was going to be now.