Akira: (goofy grin) I'm so happy.

Mimi: (goofy grin too) I know, I can't wait to meet your friend Serena.

May: (glaring) So what? She's just another annoying human if you ask me. (evil smile) Of course if I get to torture her then……….

Akira: (gasp) You're the reason she moved to New York, aren't you!

Mimi: I think you're readers rather have you begin the chapter then you two getting in a fight. Especially when it's about Serena coming to visit you because it's-

Akira: (covers Mimi's mouth) Shh it's a secret for now.

Chapter 4

Daisuke sat quietly in the wooden chair in front of the principal's desk as he listened to the man yell at him and say what a disgrace he was. "And on your first day nonetheless," the principal said harshly and bitterly. It was only Daisuke's first day and already he knew he was going to hate the principal, what was his name again? As Daisuke tried to recall the principal's name he never heard the man mention how if it weren't for Krad reporting him then he would have gotten away with it. Still at a loss as to what the damn name of his principal was he didn't notice how the man had stopped talking and was glaring at him, as if waiting for something.

Damn, what was it, Daisuke thought to himself, still oblivious to the glare he was receiving until the principal slammed his hands on the desk and shook Daisuke out of his deep thoughts. Blinking up at the angry man he said in a monotone voice, "Yes."

The answer the principal received had only managed to provoke him more, and with a growl he picked up his phone and dialed a number. When he heard a voice on the other line he demanded that Daisuke's file be brought up to his office immediately. Minutes of tense silence filled the room until a soft knock on the door interrupted it. Grunting the principal said, "Come in."

A middle-aged woman with brown hair and creamy skin walked in holding a beige folder. When she saw Daisuke in the room shock seemed to spread across her face, but for reasons unknown to him. Turning her gaze away from the teenager she handed the folder over to the principal. "Here's Daisuke's file, Mr. Kuroshi." When Mr. Kuroshi did nothing but nod in approval she left the room without sparing Daisuke a passing glance.

Feeling a little unnerved by the woman's strange behavior Daisuke tried to focus on something a little more normal. Sadly the only thing in the room that was normal was Mr. Kuroshi, who was once again dialing a number on the phone. Clearing his throat to get the man's attention Daisuke asked in a shy voice, "Uh excuse me sensei, but what exactly are you doing?"

A frown etched into Mr. Kuroshi's face as he starred at the ruby-eyed boy. "I am calling your parents Mr. Niwa. You have disrupted the learning process and haven't listened to a word I am saying, and so I feel that I must call your parents."

"What!" Daisuke yelled franticly. His heart pounded with fear at what his mother would do if she heard he started a food fight on his first day of school. "You can't do that Kuroshi sensei! It's not fair! Why does my mom have to get involved with this when it's my fault?" Growing more desperate his eyes took on a pleading look as he tried once again to sway Kuroshi sensei. "Please don't get her involved and just punish me instead."

About to respond to the boy's offer Mr. Kuroshi was cut off by a firm knock on the door, that showed whoever was behind it wasn't patient and wouldn't wait behind the door forever, and eventually walk in, with or without an invite. Sighing in defeat the man called out, "Come in please."

The wooden door opened to reveal what looked like a very ticked off Satoshi. The blue haired boy glanced at Daisuke for a second and then back at Mr. Kuroshi and glared. "Kuroshi sensei," he said in emotionless tone but his eyes revealed his fury. "Not to offend you in anyway but whoever told you Daisuke Niwa started the food fight in the cafeteria today was sadly mistaken."

Mr. Kuroshi looked shocked for a moment, but whether it was because of Satoshi's bluntness, or because of what the boy had said about Daisuke, only he knew. Fuming Kuroshi sensei gave Satoshi a studious look before hissing through his teeth. "Then who did, Mr. Hiwatari?"

Terror seized Daisuke as he realized what was going to happen. Satoshi must have seen the whole thing and knew it was Dark who had started it and would tell Mr. Kuroshi about the incident, and then Dark would get in trouble and he would lose what little friends he had, because they would think he ratted them out. Thinking fast Daisuke came up with the only solution he could think of. "He's wrong!" he shouted, surprising everyone in the room. "I did it! I threw some food at the guy sitting in front of me and in retaliation he threw some at me but missed, and the next thing I knew there was a food fight."

A smug look was on Kuroshi's face as he listened to Daisuke's story, but Satoshi had a look of pure hatred on his face as he listened to the lie. He knew what he saw, and while he could understand Daisuke taking the fall because no one would believe him without a witness when he said he didn't do it, but to take the fall when he could have gotten off the hook, that angered him. Why was Daisuke trying so hard to defend Krad and Dark? It made no sense! Growling under his breath so no one would hear he slammed the door as he left the room.

Jumping up in his seat from the harsh sound of the door being closed Daisuke winced. He hadn't planned on upsetting Satoshi, but he didn't want to provoke Dark or Krad either, he just wanted to make everyone happy. Looking mournfully at the door Daisuke sighed and went back to focusing at the matter at hand. "So what's my punishment?"

"Two weeks of detention starting today, and you will clean up the cafeteria, and I will call your mom," Mr. Kuroshi said casually, as if it were nothing.

Groaning Daisuke slumped in his chair. "Do you really have to call her?" He asked but when he received nothing but a glare he knew what the answer was. Sighing he grabbed his backpack and stood up. "In that case can I please go?" Mr. Kuroshi nodded his as he grabbed the phone and began to dial Daisuke's number.

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The sun was already beginning to set as Daisuke walked home hunched over. His back was killing him from all the work he had to do to clean up the cafeteria. What was worse though was that he would soon have to put up with his mother, and that was never good. Dragging his feet the whole time he finally made it back home, and opened the door to find no one in there at first glance, but he knew there was no reason for his mom to go out so she had to be there.

Taking this as a blessing in disguise he rushed up the stairs hoping he wouldn't have to deal with his mother right away only to bump into someone. His mother to be exact, and she looked furious. A scowl was on her face where her usual happy smile was and she had her hands on her hips in an intimidating fashion. "Daisuke!" She growled out and he knew at that moment he was as good as dead. "Not only on your first day, but a food fight! Honestly how stupid can you be! A food fight! Any reason as to why?"

When he shook his head it seemed to only fuel her rage more. "What were you thinking! Your in serious trouble mister!" Pointing at the stairs she yelled, "Go to your room while I fix dinner. If I decide to let you out to eat I will tell you what your punishment is then! Now go!"

Nodding his head solemnly Daisuke ran past his mother and into his bedroom and slammed the door and locked it. Leaning against his door he took deep breaths to calm himself down. This was horrible, he didn't even get a chance to explain himself, and now when he went to school tomorrow everyone would think he started the food fight. His mother also thought he was stupid and maybe she was right. Why had he taken Dark's place anyway? Yeah Dark was his friend, but was that really a reason as to why he should defend him?

Exhausted and tired Daisuke threw himself onto his bed and tried to rid himself of any negative thought. Dark and Krad were his friends, and he had done the right thing by protecting them, didn't he?

Akira: ……… Possibly.

Mimi: Can we tell them now?

Akira: Do you think they really want to know why Serena's coming?

Mimi: Yes! Now tell them.

May: She's coming for Akira's birthday.

Mimi & Akira: You ruined it!

May: Your point?

Akira: Thank you all who reviewed. Now excuse me as I go beat the crap out of May.