Chapter 6: Déjà vu….
The next morning, students filed into class to find Kurama already there, writing on the board. Very few noticed the now flourishing plant sitting on the edge of the desk.
Kurama turned from the board to address the class with the biggest sense of 'déjà vu.' He looked to the three boys who had gotten his attention the night before. Jeremy didn't look as scared as he did yesterday. Ulrich looked, again, indifferent, but he had come to accept that. Odd still looked 'anxiety.' He looked to the girl, Aelita, who the three had mentioned and saw her smiling at him. He smiled back and was glad to see her in class.
"Well class, shall we pick up where we left off yesterday?" Kurama asked. "And Aelita, it is nice to meet you, I'm glad you're back and hope everything is okay with mother." He added before picking up the lesson plan and flipping pages.
Getting a confused look on her face, Aelita turned to Jeremy for an answer, he mouthed. "Tell you later."
Knowing she should say something, she said. "She's fine and um…thank you, sir."
a)a)a)a
"We seem to have finished early." Kurama said, closing his book. Before he could continue though, there was a soft knock on the door. It opened to reveal Principal Delmas.
"Sorry to interrupt, but I wanted to inform the class before the weekend." He said.
"That is fine sir, we just finished." Kurama said.
"Class, I wanted to let you know Ms. Hertz will be back on Monday and that she will be just fine after her accident. Have a good weekend and you should thank Mr. Minamino on your way out for coming all this way to teach you." The principal told them.
The bell rang and the students filed back out giving 'thank you(s)' and 'thanks' as they passed.
Outside in the hall, the four stopped as Yumi made her way through the halls towards them.
"Hey, how was it? Do you think he remembers?" She asked.
"He didn't seem to, but I don't know, I think we can trust him though. Besides, who would believe him anyways?" Ulrich said.
"Yeah and we have his little secret." Odd said. "So he's obviously going to trust us."
"And who would believe us?" Jeremy said.
a)a)a)a
Back inside the classroom, Principal Delmas was talking to the red head. "I want to thank you again for coming all this way and coming on such short notice. You are more than welcome to stay the weekend if need be."
"Thank you, but no, I would like to get home to my family and friends, spend the weekend with them." Kurama politely declined.
"By all means, I understand, you seem to be a fine teacher and I will not hesitate to call on you again." Delmas praised and went to shake hands.
Kurama reached out with his hand and felt a familiar presence. "Thank you, sir." He said and after the hand shake Mr. Delmas said. "Safe trip." Then left, closing the door behind him.
Kurama turned to the sound of a soft thud coming from the window. He watched as a black cloaked figure jumped down and then leaned against the frame.
"Hello." Kurama said, proceeding to gather his stuff, shove papers in his satchel and organized the desk.
"So…you're free to leave this place?" He heard.
"Yes." He said and waited, for there was always something else said.
"Why do you feel the need to affiliate yourself with and teach these stupid immature ningens? There can't be any ameliorate or recourse from it."
The red head smiled. "There is more to it than you know, my friend."
End Chapter 6
The End
Continues in - A Lyoko Dragon?
