Mate of Fate

Chapter 3: Clubs

The next day then came in. Only this time in the morning when Kurumu walked into her first class, Nicholas was already there. He looked up to the succubus with a smile. "Kurumu, morning," the male with glasses stated.

"Morning, you're here early," she stated while taking her spot.

"I try to make sure I am. Why keep others waiting after all? It's a good habit to get into."

She sat down next to him and class began along with the day. But here Nicholas learned that the clubs would be open today for the new students and those like him who needed to join one. "Clubs huh?" the male with long hair asked. "Sounds interesting." He then looked to Kurumu. "How about it? Shall we check it out?"

"I already am in one," she replied.

"Oh, I see. Well then when it's time to look at them would you care to join me? I wouldn't mind some company. That is if it's okay with you."

"Sure, I don't mind."

When the time came, the two went to the area. "My god… it's so crowded here," Nicholas stated.

The place seemed to be packed with so many students. "it was like this when I first did this," Kurumu told him.

"Well the requirement part makes sense so we can act more like humans and be around them."

"Oh thank god; we finally found someone we know here," went a different male voice.

Kurumu and Nicholas turned their heads to see two new students, at least when it came to the succubus since she had never seen them before. But they had been with the long-haired male when walking with him on that first day. In fact it had been the one male in the group who had been seen holding hands with the one female out of the bunch. Just like they were doing now. "Tell me about it," the female with the male said with a slight groan.

"Akito and Kureno," Nicholas stated with a grin. The three bumped fists. "So you're here to."

Kurumu looked to them. The male had golden colored eyes with hair to match. The length went a little past the ears and his bangs were parted neatly in the middle. As for the female Akito, she had raven black hair that was long but tied back like Nicholas's hair even if her length was longer than his. Her fair colored skin added to the beauty along with red colored eyes with that color being a very pretty one. Adding the rest of the body, it was no wonder the male students when first seeing her had been stricken with crushes only to be crushed when they saw her holding hands with this guy like she was doing so now. "I hope you two haven't had any trouble," Nicholas told them.

The couple rolled their eyes. "You don't want to know," Kureno grumbled.

"It should only be a matter of time and quickly for the rest to learn you and her are together."

"I certainly hope so," Akito grumbled with a frown.

"Oh I almost forgot," Nicholas then said. "This is Kurumu. She's in a few of my classes. Kurumu, I'd like you to meet Akito and Kureno."

"Hello," the succubus replied, trying not to feel jealous these two were in a relationship. She wanted that with Tsukune of course. Despite the fact he and Moka were together, Kurumu couldn't hate the female vampire. As much as she wanted to, the succubus couldn't.

"It's nice to meet you," the second male stated. He then looked to Nicholas with a sly grin. The one with glasses sent him a swift glare. Nicholas knew what Kureno was thinking about was a possible romance in the works. That guy always did that to Nicholas.

"Well, shall we continue to look around?" Akito asked.

The group of four did so and here Kurumu saw a bit more of what Akito and Kureno had been talking about the other guys trying to get at the black haired beauty. Nicholas then turned to look at the succubus. "Say, what club are you in?" he asked her. "I forgot since we're all required to do this you must be in one to."

"The Newspaper Club," she replied.

"That so? Maybe I should check that out."

The four kept looking around and nothing seemed to catch their interest yet. Nicholas noticed this and wondered if perhaps maybe something else could be done instead for his friends. The male wondered if maybe the Newspaper Club would be it for him and so began to ask Kurumu about it. She was more than happy to answer and this allowed the guy with long hair to make up his mind. And seeing as how one of the teachers was in charge of it, now that Gin was no longer going here, that person would be perfect to ask another question that was on his mind. But in the end, everyone that Nicholas knew who were new to this academy was able to find something. As for him, the guy was joining the Newspaper club. That of course made Shizuka Nekonome, the one in charge of it, very happy when he stated this to her. "You're going to love it, I know it!" she told Nicholas.

He did talk to her though about his other idea and the female promised she would look into it. Only then did the long-haired male tell his decision to Kurumu. "This is going to be fun I hope," he added.

"It should be," she agreed.

When it came time to actually attend the club, the rest were waiting for the two. They had heard from Kurumu that another was joining them but she hadn't said who because Nicholas wanted it to be a surprise. "Whoever it is, I hope they can be a big help," Ruby stated who was here for once.

Just then the door opened. "So this is who is here," stated the voice of Nicholas and walked in with Kurumu. "This will be even more fun."

The rest of the members who knew him looked up in surprise. "You here to?!" Tsukune asked.

"Surprise," the long-haired male replied with a grin. "This is what I chose in the end. It was the only thing that I could agree to do."

He took a seat and noticed Ruby. Nicholas knew who she was having known who had fought against Fairy Tale and Alucard. But he played ignorant. "Another friend?" he asked Kurumu.

"Yeah, this is Ruby," the succubus answered.

"Nice to meet you." The guy then sat down next to the blue-haired female. "So… what exactly do you guys do here?"

He was told a little and then Shizuka Nekonome stepped into the room. "Oh great, you're here to Nicholas!" the teacher stated happily. "I'm sure we'll all get along just fine!"

"I hope so to." After a few more words Shizuka left stating for them to have fun. Nicolas was surprised and raised his eyebrows.

"Does she always leave you guys like this?"

"You get used to it," Moka replied.

The long-haired male shrugged then looked to the rest. "So then… what exactly have you guys done with this club?"

The rest told him some of the things like how they had met and saved Ruby and a couple of other things with fighting Fairy Tale. Nicholas like with always just listened the whole time, asking a few questions, but mostly remaining silent. When they were finished, Nicholas placed his hands behind his head and leaned back. "Well that certainly sounds like quiet the times," the long-haired male stated. "True, there was danger. But at least I can tell you guys work hard for sure. Even with all the troubles. It's good to know you guys will stick together even in hard times. So then… What shall we get started with?"

It turned out that Nicholas was not only a great organizer and hard worker to, he had some great ideas. Everyone else could see that and tell by his actions. Plus the long-haired male seemed really enthusiastic to make this club even better. Kurumu just watched Nicholas as he had a smile on his face while working or talking during it. It was the kind that was infectious and she found herself smiling to. There was no romance yet, just the fact his hard work reminded the succubus so much of her friends who were hard working to. And the fact the long-haired male with glasses was kind, helpful, and friendly added to that. The succubus knew that with Nicholas in some of her classes, and now here, this final year was now really going to be interesting.

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Sorry this took so long because of the hiatus. Also I will try to make the next chapter longer.