Day 1

Roberto woke up taped up, with the bandages deep crimson from the blood loss, on his left side and in his bed. He also woke up seeing a friend of his. This friend was from the game known as King of Fighters. Roberto rubbed his eyes.

"Hey kid, what's up? You rang?" said the man that stood in over him. This man was in a blue vest with a white tee and blue jeans and gloves with the sun symbol on the back. He is Shingo Yabuki.

"Shingo? Oh my God, you are here, in real life, in person! But how…?" Roberto gasped.

"It's simple really," Shingo said, "When you made that wish about someone accepting you as a friend, who more to accept you than your favorite Video Game Characters?"

"Thanks Shingo."

"So where are we going first?"

"I don't know? I'm hurt pretty badly. I don't know if I have enough strength to get out my bed."

"Oh I forgot to mention, as long as one of your fave characters is around you, you can do anything you want. All you have to do is imagine it."

"Really?" Roberto then thought of himself being healed. In seconds he was fully recovered. He hopped out of bed feeling more powerful than ever. He then checked his clock, 7:00 a.m. "Damn! The bus is going to be here in 10 minutes. I gotta get dressed." He raced to the bathroom and took care of his hygiene. He then thought, "I wonder if I think about of a new outfit, would I get it? No harm in trying." He then thought of an outfit with new black sneakers, a black hooded sweater, and black jeans. He was wearing his outfit instantly.

"This is pretty sweet Shingo!"

"All the reward for being a faithful gamer all these years. Now let's get the bus." And the two friends walked down to the bus. Like the day before, a surprise attack was waiting, but this time Roberto was ready. He utilized the moves of his comrade Shingo and knocked out the 6 people who tried to attack him. Shingo and Roberto boarded the bus and went on to the Fox Lane High School.

In the high school, Roberto was doing his daily routine, of minding his own business. It was a Friday, something exciting always happens on Friday. His first class was Math 2R. He took his normal seat in the back of the class with Shingo sitting next to him. He passed out in the class. He found no interest in the Math class. He didn't care for graphing. The 40 minutes of the first period breezed by with him sleeping peacefully.

"Yo Rob," Shingo said, "Wake up!"

"Huh?" Rob said groggy, "Class over already?"

"Yeah, what class is next?"

"Gym. We're doing basketball this week."

"Cool. I need a workout anyway." So the duo went to the gymnasium for some rounds of basketball. As they entered the gym a teen ran full speed and tackled Rob.

"Rob, it's you!" said the teen, "Is it true? Did you really beat KOF Neowave in less than 5 minutes?"

"Yeah Kaliaf," Rob said, "I did."

"Is that who I think it is?" Kaliaf said as he noticed Shingo.

"Who do you think it is?"

"I think it is Shingo Yabuki."

"Yeah, I'm Shingo. And you are?" Shingo asked.

"Oh my God! I'm Kaliaf Turner. This was Rob's dream. How did this happen?"

"I just wished for it," Rob said mournfully, "After I was beat down to a bloody corpse."

"Ouch, Rob," Kaliaf said, "I guess you are lucky to be alive."

"I guess so." With that a whistle was heard and the basketball unit began. "I'm down for a little 2-on-2. Who's going to be our 4th player?" Rob spotted a girl shooting jump shots. "Shingo ask her if she wants to play."

Shingo approached the young redheaded teen with a smile on his face. "Hey, I'm…"

"Shingo Yabuki. Rob's a big fan of yours. My name is Madeline, but you can call me Maddie.

"So the boys and I were wondering, do you want to play ball with us?"

"Sure, whose team am I on?"

"Well who do you want to team up with?"

"I'll team with you. This should be fun."

And with that notion, the teams were formed and the games had begun. Five games to "21" were played. The outcomes: 21-14 Team Maddie/Shingo, 22-20 Team Maddie/Shingo, 21-18 Team Robbie/Kaliaf, 24-22 Team Robbie/Kaliaf, 30-27 Team Maddie/Shingo. After the 5th game the whistle for showers was called.

"Man, Maddie can sure play, eh Shingo?" Robbie said as he smiled slyly.

"I can," Maddie replied, "Shingo, you aren't half bad either. I'm glad I had the opportunity to play ball with you."

"Well this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. So, I'm glad I played as well," Shingo said. The bell rang and the 4 friends decided to stick together as the all went to Biology class. During the way, they had a colorful conversation on who's the best KOF character. The class was boring, but Rob did stay awake. The next 40 minutes droned on, but Rob couldn't help but wonder how this day could get any better…

The class ended and Kaliaf said, "This is where I take my leave. I'll see you guys 7th period." English class was next. The trio entered the classroom.

"Ah, Mr. Carter," the English teacher said, "I loved your story. Are you sure you didn't create the characters on your own?"

"No sir," Rob said, "I just complete what others started."

"Well, you get an A+ for your work."

"Nice Rob," Shingo said as the trio sat down, "I heard you were a great fanfic writer."

"Naturally," Maddie said, "Why do you suppose he didn't let Terry pummel you in his story 'Fighter's Providence'?"

"Good point." The class began, and all 3 of the friends enjoyed this kickass class. Although neither, Rob, Maddie, or Shingo liked Shakespeare, Julius Caesar is a kickass book. The trio was the stars of the class, reciting line after line with such passion and power. Each of them received no homework for the stellar performance. The 40 minutes passed quickly. The class ended in applause for the 3 students.

"Wow…" Maddie sputtered as they left the class.

"I should take up acting when KOF isn't going on," Shingo laughed.

"That was fun," Rob exclaimed, "Shingo, Music Tech is next. I work with a keyboard and make music tracks. C'mon."

"Music Tech, huh?" Shingo smiled, "Sounds fun. See ya Maddie."

"Bye guys," Maddie said as she waved while she walked the opposite way. Music Tech was quick. Most of the time was spent on Robbie's forums, since the track took only 15 out of the 40 minutes. The class went by swiftly and the class left the Music Tech room.

"Now what, Rob?" Shingo asked as they walked to the cafeteria.

"We can do whatever we want," Rob said, "Ihave a free period 6th on Mondays and Fridays."

"Aren't we supposed to meet up with Maddie?"

"Yeah that's right. Look there she is." The guys saw Maddie getting her usual lunch of hot soup and salad. She spotted them too. She waved and the guys walked over.

"Hey," she said as the three sat down.

"You can play basketball pretty well, Maddie," Shingo said, "You are better than Kusanagi-san."

"Thanks," Maddie blushed, "You have a pretty good 3 pointer jump shot, yourself."

"Thanks for the compliment."

"Hey, I got an idea Shingo!" Rob said, "How about we go to the courtyard, so I can spar with some moves I learned over the years."

"I don't see why not," Shingo shrugged his shoulders, "Let's go."

The sun blazed as the two teens stood and stared at each other. A crowd gathered with Maddie and Kaliaf keeping everyone out the way and under control. Shingo took his stance and Rob took Ash Crimson's stance.

"Ugh!" Shingo scoffed, "I hate Ash!"

"I don't like him either (no offense to Ash fans out there)," Rob said, "But I like his stance. Now en garde!" And he started with Ryo's Lightning Legs Knockout Kick. Shingo dodged it and went for a Beginner's Wild Bite. Rob blocked it and did Kim's Conquest Kick. He stepped right on Shingo's foot.

"OW!" Shingo jumped back on one foot in pain.

"Hehe… Sorry. You want to continue?" Rob asked. But as he said that, Shingo was already in the middle of his Shingo Kick. Rob was kicked hard in the face, blood splashed over the grass.

"Oh crap!" Shingo cried out loud, feeling sorry for that last attack.

"I'm glad you hit me full blast," Rob said holding his busted left cheek, "TAKE THIS!" And he went into K's Chain Drive. Shingo fell flat on his back when the move was over. Shortly after Shingo fell, Rob passed out as well.

Badwolf: Damn Shingo, you didn't have to hit me that hard.

Shingo: Sorry. I was pissed you stepped on my toe. That hurt.

Badwolf: Ah well, this makes for one hell of a cliffhanger, huh?

Shingo: It sure does. Wanna play KOF Neowave?

Badwolf: Yeah, Let me show you how it's done rookie.

leave to go play KOF Neowave

Meanwhile…

Redskin and Louis the Rouge play Darkstalkers

LR: C'mon Felicia!

Redskin: C'mon Q-Bee! (Red, don't yell at me for this. Talbain is my guy.)

LR wins with an EX Finish

LR: in Cyborg voice Booyah!

Red: Damn. I'm going to see where Badwolf is.

finds Badwolf and Shingo

Shingo: How can you beat me with me?

Badwolf: I'm just that nice Shingo.

Red: Hey Badwolf.

Badwolf: DARK SOUL!

Red is paralyzed

Red: What the hell was that for?

Badwolf: Get me out that damn casket in your fic.

Red: Okay, okay, okay.

Ash: OI! Baddie-Boy, you don't like me?

Badwolf: Hell no, you are a damn backstabbing asshole.

Ash: So what? What are you going to do to stop me?

insert long fight scene between Badwolf and Ash

Red and Shingo: sweatdrop

Shingo: Wanna get some pizza?

Red: Kool. See ya guys.

Note: The moves here were taken from KOF 2003. Also, the next chapter will be on my life in the group home. Stay tuned.