Here's chapter 2, I do hope that you enjoy this, so far I've let everyone one of you, (The ones who've been following this story) know that I've rewritten the story and so far only a few people are reading it, but it's what to expect on a first chapter. So I hope that you'll all like the second, for it will have a bit of action in it.
So now, without further ado, let the second chapter begin!
Chapter 2
The Legendary Thief, Sword of Justice and a Cat?
April 11th,
Monday,
Time: Early morning
Locatio: Shujin Academy
As of the moment the inside of a classroom comes into view. But actually, it was more focused on one individual in particular.
He was the age of 16 with long black hair reaching all the way down to his neck with his eyes were solid dark blue as the sky itself. His clothing consisted of the usual school uniform only it was unzipped and underneath a plain green t shirt with a sword and shield symbol on it, but his most noticeable feature was that he wore a silver cross necklace.
While the teacher was occupied with the chalkboard the teen examined his watch and sighed.
" Where is he? It's fourth period already. Sheesh, talk about bad first impressions. "
" Takemi! " The teacher spoke up snapping him out of his thinking. " Would you like to come up and answer this question? "
" Yeah sure... " The teen replied before giving off three bad coughs into his arm.
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Speaking of Zach he was now in the middle of something both amazing and frightening, because his and Sakamoto's attention was solely focused on the tall demonic figure hovering behind the other transfer student had summoned had now began to speak to him.
" I am the Pillager of twilight - 'Arsene!' " The demon took a stance while in the air.
' I still can't believe this happening... ' Zach said to himself cause he was sure he wasn't dreaming or in a tv show, what he saw in front of him was very real.
" I am the rebel's soul that resides within you. If you so desire, I shall consider granting you the power to break through this crisis. "
" Give me your power! " The transfer student didn't hesitate giving Arsene an answer that he seemed to approve of.
" Hmph, very well. "
" Who the hell are you?! " Kamoshida's voice was heard from the front of the cell. " Guards! " On que the knights who were on the ground suddenly sprang back up on their feet with unnatural movements emitting very sickening sounds like bones cracking. " Start by killing that one! " He commanded pointing to the transfer and then the two knights exploded into black and red goo turning into floating pumpkin like magicians wielding lanterns. " You'll learn the true strength of my men! "
Immediately a dagger appeared in the frizzy haired teens hand with the demon standing ready behind his back. " Detest the enemies before you! Change that animosity into power...and unleash it! " On que the teen threw his hand forward causing red and black energy to shoot out of the ground causing one of the jack' o' lanterns to stagger while another flew right towards him and the demon landing a hit with his lantern and in response the demon knocked him back into the other one.
" Swing your blade! " The transfer then jumped forward and stabbed it into the weakened pumpkins head making it scream out in pain and exploded into a black cloud. " This power of mine is yours! Kill them however you want. Run wild to your hearts content! "
The last jack'o lantern flew forward and landed a decent hit on the teen, but despite that he never lost his smile, hell he seemed to be enjoying every single second of it with the monster now speaking up, " I'll make you pay! He ho! "
" On the contrary... " The transfer said as he flung his arm forward. " You're mine! " The demon flew forward and raised it's right claw and struck the monster across the face making it explode into a black cloud just like it's comrade. Once it was gone so was Arsene, and the same black and white thief mask from earlier had returned to the transfers face. Then both Zach and Sakamoto exchanged a glance with one another and stared back at the teen before them. It was also the blonde who broke the silence after the fight was done.
" What...What was that just now? " The transfer also now noticed his clothes had changed.
" Huh? When did this happen? " He asked himself looking at his sleeves up and down.
" Seriously? " Zach asked with a raised eyebrow. " You just summoned a demon and your more focused on that? "
Kamoshida then stomped towards the transfer looking very pissed off. " You little... " Before he could do anything both Zach and Sakamoto sprung up back to their feet and knocked him down onto the floor.
" Ha! You like that, you son of a bitch?! "
" Get the keys! " The transfer said pointing to the ring and immediately Zach swiped it off the floor while the other two followed him out.
" I got them! "
" Hurry up! Lock the cell! " Sakamoto told the scared teen and he did as he was told while the other two looked at their surroundings. They were now in some sort of underground tunnel with a river parting two walkways with cells on either side. Their also seemed to be cages in the water or hanging above it.
" Okay, it's locked now! "
" Damn you! " Kamoshida cried out as he got up applying pressure to his aching head.
" Hey! " Sakamoto turned back to the transfer student. " What was that just now!? And...your clothes! " As he was gonna give him an answer sudden in a bright blue flash of light his clothes returned back his school uniform for some odd reason. " Whoa, it went back to normal?! "
Kamoshida then shook the bars startling Skamoto and the transfer. " You bastards! "
" Yeah?! Fuck you too! " Zach snapped at the king and looked to the others. " We don't got time for questions! We gotta get out of here before were caught again! "
" He's right, let's go! " The transfer said agreeing with what the scared teen had just said and ran forward with Sakamoto following him along with Zach who tossed the keys into the river right next to them.
" Godman thieves... " Kamoshida growled as he watched them run away and called out for more guards if his voice could be heard.
" C'mon! We gotta find a way out of here! " Sakamoto said as he the transfer student and Zach continued their way through the tunnel. They reached the door and tried to open it, but it was locked instead not budging at all. Zach did a quick scan of their surroundings and spotted a destroyed bridge with just enough gap for them to make their way through.
" Over here! " Zach called out to them as he ran and jumped across instantly noticing the door on the other side was open for some odd reason. " Come on! The doors open on this side! " Hearing what was said the other two jumped across and went up the open doorway. They look over to the left and saw that there were a few tall cages sticking out of the river. So without question the transfer began to jump from one cage to another with the other two following his example.
The scared teen could also hear the sound of his footsteps running over a makeshift wooden bridge all while avoiding the arm of water wheel and heard a bang. He sighed in relief because it was just only the transfer trying to bang his shoulder against another locked door. He then looked around and spotted something before motioning the other two to follow him.
" Another cell... " The blonde mentioned as they went inside. Zach then noticed that there was a hole in the wall that the transfer student used to crawl his way through.
" Not for long... " Zach said as he moved in front of him and quickly crawled his way through despite it being so cramped and small. As he exited out of the hole and got back with the transfer he peeked into the hole. " Dude, what's taking so long? "
" My bag's stuck! " Sakamoto replied and so Zach reached into their with his good arm and began to pull him out with the transfers help.
" Thanks. " Zach gave him a pat on the back and helped him up
" Is this a drawbridge? Dude, the hell is this place? " Sakamoto questioned out loud as they made there away across and made a right turn at the end.
" I don't know, but talk later! " Zach replied and all the sudden the transfer stopped.
" Do you hear that? Listen. " They all kept silent and then they all heard the sound of heavy metallic footsteps. They noticed that there was a hallway at the other side of the bridge.
" Guy's, we gotta hide! We gotta hide now! " Zach said as he quickly looked around and spotted some crates and barrels right near the edge of the river, He quickly pointed in that direction. " Over there! Go! " The trio then made a quick run for it and jumped getting right behind their cover. " Shh... " They all heard the sounds of footsteps got louder, but after a few seconds it got quiter and quieter until they couldnt hear anything. Zach wiped some sweat off of his brow. " Phew. That was too close. "
" Over there... They're lookin for us right? "
The transfer nodded and Zach agreed. " No doubt about it...
" Well I ain't playing along with this anymore! We gotta find a way out of this goddam place! " The blonde exclaimed as Zach shushed him.
" Were working on that! " Zach whispered. " But for crying out loud! Lower you voice! "
" Sorry! " The blonde quickly apologized and went back to whispering.
" Hey... " The transfer tapped his shoulder and pointed to stone archway. " I think we should head that way. " The three of them entered the archway and they were very glad to see that there was a stone spiral staircase leading up.
" Good call. " Zach nodded over to the transfer. " Now let's keep moving. " They all then made a run for it going straight up the spiral case that helped them get farther away from the tunnels with each step.
" If this goes up, you think it heads to the exit? " Sakamoto asked.
" I don't know. " The transfer responded as they continued up the stairs and eventually stopped in front of a door.
" *panting* I-is this... the exit? " Sakamoto asked.
" How bout we find out? " Zach said before the three of them burst through the door only to see that there was large river of water running in front of them.
" Dude... You gotta be jokin'! This ain't the exit?! What the hell is this place! "
" Quiet! " Zach shushed the blonde once again. " What did we just talk about?! " He then hummed to himself as he examined his surroundings. " From the looks of it, were most likely on another lower level of the castle itself. Places like this always have multiple floors, both top and bottom. Plus, look over there. " He points to the distance. " That looks like our ticket to out of here. "
" How do you know that? " The transfer student asked.
" Now's not the best time to be asking. But we better catch our breath first. " Zach insisted as he did his best to control and slow down his breathing.
" But they could be right behind us! " The blonde exclaimed in frustration.
" I know that! " Zach snapped back. " But you defiantly look like your having a hard time running and we can't keep running through the place, were gonna run out of steam at this rate. " Zach said explaining his reason making Sakamoto sigh in defeat and looked over to the transfer student. " Also, I'm Zach Aurico, what's yours? I don't wanna call you frizzy hair. "
" Amamiya. " The transfer student said and then they all heard the sound of footsteps coming from the bottom of the stairs through the door. " We better keep moving, and there's an opening over there. " He said pointing over to the open doorway.
" Good eye, let's go! " Zach said and without hesitation the three of them made their way through passing by a few empty cells. " God...It's like some ones sick and twisted dark fantasy in here.
" H-Hey...Look... " Sakamoto stopped making the other two divert their attention over to where he was looking. Hanging over the rive were tall cages " We really did hear people screamin'...So we weren't the only ones who got captured! "
" And were gonna be next, focus! " Zach said to the blonde as they continued on passing by a raised draw bridge with a weird looking statue next resembling Kamoshida.
" Crap...Another dead end? " It was true, the path they were running had ended into a wall making Sakamoto kick a nearby crate in frustration. " Dammit! How the hell're are we supposed to get outta here?! "
As the scared teen was about to get on the blondes case again for not keeping his tone down another voice was heard. " Hey, you there! " They all looked around for the source of the voice as it then spoke up again. " Blondie! Frizzy hair! Scar face! Look over here! " The three of them turned around and spotted the source of the voice.
It was some sort of weird looking anime cat creature by Zach's point of view. It had a large sphere shaped head, big blue eyes, covered in black fur minus it's limbs, the end of it's tail and the bottom half of it's face while the upperpart looked more like mask. It also had a yellow scarf wrapped around it's neck, and it also had what appeared to be utility belt hanging around it's waist with two gold buttons and two bags on each side.
" What is that thing!? " Sakamoto was the first to react.
" You're not soldiers of the castle right?! Get me outta here! " He then points over to a key ring at the very top of the cell. " Look! The key is right there! " He said in a pleading tone.
" We're trying to get the hell outta here! " Sakamoto stomped to the creature. " I mean, you obviously look like an enemy too! "
" I'm locked up here! So how can I be your enemy?! Help me out! "
" Yeah, well weird looking knights have been trying to kill us. And I sure as hell don't wanna get killed by a cat. " Zach retorted sounding not very convinced.
" I am NOT a cat! " The small creature said glaring at the scared teen. " Say that again and I'll make you regret it? "
" Oh yeah? " Zach returned with a raised eyebrow. " And who's the one asking for help to be let out? " As the cat was gonna reply back Amayia spoke up,
" Quiet down... " They then all heard heard a noise in the distance putting them on alert.
" Shit!...There catching up to us! " Zach cursed under his breath.
" Yeah and there's still no service. " Sakamoto said checking his phone along with the transfer. " Ain't there any way to contact someone outside!? How the hell do we get out?! " Then without hesitation Zach kneels down and looks the monster straight into the eyes.
" How's about a deal? We let you out, you show us the way out of this castle. Does that sound reasonable enough? "
" Aurico! " Sakamoto exclaimed glaring at the first year. " The hell are you doing?! "
" Shut up! " Zach said lightly punched him in the shoulder. " Keep your voice down! Do you seriously wanna die today? Cause I'm not. " He looks back at the monster. " So? Do you know the way out? "
" Of course. " He quickly nodded. " I'll show you three the way out. "
" You better not be lying. " Amamiya said putting his hands into his pocket in a serious tone.
" I'm not lying. " You can clearly see he was begging for his freedom. " It's the truth! "
" This thing sounds like it's all talk... " Sakamoto said showing he was having a bit of doubt.
" If you guys think you can get on your own? Be my guest! " The cat said.
" What do we do? " Sakamto looked to Amamiya. As Zach was gonna speak up he grew more worried as the sound of footsteps were getting louder and closer. " Are you seriously not messin with us?! "
" If you don't hurry, they'll catch you. " The cat said making another valid point and so enough was enough.
" That's it. I'm letting him out. Amamyia, give me the keys. " Zach demanded and was given the ring and Zach quickly tried every key on the ring itself until he found the right one. With a clank, the door swung right open allowing the strange thing to hop out.
" Aahhhhh...Freedom tastes so great. " It said enjoying the feeling of no longer being trapped.
" Now where's the exit, you monster cat? " The blonde asked.
" Don't call me a cat! I am Morgana! " The creature replied now revealing it's name.
" Shuddup and hurry it up! You wanna be locked up again?! "
" A-Alright, sheesh. " He then started to run off heading towards the raised drawbridge. " Follow me and keep quiet. "
" What are you doing?! "
" What does it look like? I'm lowering the bridge. " The cat replied and looked over to Amamiya. " You look like you catch up on things pretty quick, but the same can't be said about blondie. " He then looks over to Zach. " But, you don't look so dull yourself scar face, but lets put that to the test and see if you can figure it out. " Hearing this instantly made the scared teen chuckle as he approached the statue and pulled down the statues lower jaw causing the eyes to glow brightly causing the bridge to lower down allowing them further passage through the dungeons.
" Does that answer your question? "
" Yes it does. You pass. " Morgana acknowledged.
" Also, don't call me Scar face, my name is Zach. " The teen said and hoping he would call him by that instead of the nickname he'd chosen instead.
" Nice work. " Amamyia said patting the scared teens left shoulder.
" Yeah, good job. " The trio and their new companion had went across the end of the bridge but stopped when another guard came up frightening Sakamoto.
" A-aaah!...Shit...shit...it's them! " He cried out as he fell down on the ground and scooted back a bit. At the same time the clothes Amayia had on earlier had suddenly reappeared out of thin air.
" Tch...You amateur! " Morgana said as he jumped and used the blonde's shoulder to get himself right next to Amamiya. " Both of you stay back. " He said looking at the other two for a moment and back at the transfer. " Hey, you! You could fight, right? " He got a nod back in response. " Let's go! " The cat then shot his head up. " Come!...Zorro! " With a burst of bright blue light something much more different then Arsene had appeared.
Now behind the cat was the indeed the mask swordsman of justice. He was incredibly tall with a upper buff body and skinny legs, he wore all black, and wore a large silver belt with a Z initial on it. His weapon of choice of course was a rapier that it to slash into the air making his famous initial.
" Whoa... " Zach was in total awe of what he was seeing while Sakamoto on the other hand... " He's...He's got one of those things too!? " As for the guard he exploded into black and red slime turning into not just one, but two monsters at once. A Jack'lantern and somesort of little pink demon.
" Hmph, we will promptly shut them up. " Morgana confidently exclaimed crossing his arms and brought out a scimitar blade out of nowhere! " Damn shadows, they've taken intercept positions... " And so the two teens watched the fight from the sidelines. To begin Amamiya ripped off his mask marking Arsene appear once again and it wave it's arm forward making it's energy attack hit the little demon head on doing some serious damage.
The Jack'o Lantern then charged at Morganna and Zorro witch proved to be a fatal mistake. The vigilante made his signature Z initial with his rapier and this caused green energy to shoot out hitting the pumpkin like spirit head on screaming out in pain. The little pink demon had recovered from the attack it received and attacked Morganna with the same energy Arsene had used earlier only for the cat to dodge allowing Arsene to attack shredding it to pieces with his claws making it disperse into black mist. As for the pumpkin head Morgana jumped forward and sliced it clean in half with his weapon making it disperse just like the demon.
O" Great job guys... " Zach said as he and Sakamoto went over to their fellow escapees.
" Yeah, not bad. You're Persona's pretty powerful. " Morgana said to Amamiya.
" Persona? " The blonde spoke up first. " Y'mean that thing that comes outta you guys all dramatic like? "
" Yes. You saw how Frizzy Hair here ripped off his mask when he summoned it, right? " He and Zach both nodded. " Well, everybody wears a mask deep within their heart. By removing that... " As he continued to explain Amayia's clothes had returned back to normal like before.
" Huh? He turned back to normal... " Sakamoto noted.
" Yeah. Maybe he doesn't have full control of it. I mean, that would make sense, right? It only appears when he's in danger. " Zach noted.
" That is right actually. " Morgana confirmed. " Spot on again by the way. The transformation shouldn't dissolve like that after all- "
" Rggh! That's enough! This crap don't make any sense! " Sakamoto cutted him off.
" Can't you just sit still and listen for once Blondie?! " Morganna asked sounding very irritated making the said teen stomp towards him.
" Don't call me Blondie! My name is Ryuji.. " He said now giving Zach his first name.
" Actually, there's no time for me to lecture you! " Morgana said changing the subject. " You wanna escape this place in one piece, right? Let's go. " He then brings out three small blue glass bottles labeled "Medicine" " Oh, but before that... take these, you three look like you got hurt. " And he wasn't right, the three of them did have some bruises on them.
" So how do we use them? " Amamyia asked.
" All you have to do is just drink it actually. " Morgana answered. " Then just picture yourself being healed. " The three of them did exactly as they were instructed and soon all the bruises and paint they felt from earlier had all but vanished including the bottle.
" Whoa! I feel brand new! " Zach exclaimed as he felt more adrenaline rushing through him.
" Yeah me too! " Sakamoto cried out in agreement.
" Okay, that's enough standing around. We should hurry. It's not much farther away from the exit. " Morgana said as he began to help guide the trio out of the castle just like they agreed on. Up ahead they spotted a raised drawbridge and as they were gonna lower it Sakamoto called them to stop.
" Hold on a sec! " They stopped while the blonde looked into the cell right at a guy wearing some sort of red sports uniform. " I feel like I've seen what this dude's wearin before...Dammit! I'm too flustered! I can't remember a damn thing! "
" Come on, let's go! " Morgana said.
" Hold on, dammit! " The blonde shot back.
" What is it? " The cat was clearly showing he was getting annoyed by him and stuck with his logic. " We need to go, fast! "
" But...who are these guys? " He asked showing concern as did Amayia.
" I was wondering that myself. "
" We have to keep moving. " Zach said. " I wanna help him too, but now's not the right time. "
" At least someone has common sense. Besides they're.- "
" There! " A sudden voice yelled out cutting Morgana off getting their attention with the drawbridge lowering down revealing a knight charging right at them.
" You should've listened to me! " The cat moaned loudly and just like the last two times Amamiya's coat appeared along with his dagger.
" Let's fight! " Hearing this made Morganna smile as he looked towards him.
" I'm glad you stick to your guns. " The guard then exploded into small fairy's wearing blue leotards with long sleeves and long high heels for some reason.
' Guess there all not always the same... ' Zach said to himself as he watch Aresene kill one of the pixies in two blows while Zorro wiped the floor with the other one. Once it was over Amayia's clothes returned to normal again.
" All right! Let's get out of here before more show up! " Morgana spoke up.
" I second that! " Zach agreed.
" Hold on... " They look back at Sakamoto. " We can't just leave these guys here! "
" You really don't get it do you? Hrgh...There's no time to explain. Look, I'm going. If you don't wanna follow, be my guest! " Morgana said showing he was getting tired of being held up and went forward.
" I agree with what your saying, but we need to leave, now. " Zach said and followed the cat making the blonde sigh in frustration. " Dammit... Fine, I'm coming! "
Deep down Zach wanted to help the guy, he really did, but in the situation they were in right now, they couldn't afford to take any risks. If they did get captured again, there was no telling on what could happen. They managed to escape with their lives so far, and if they stayed any longer, they'd only get themselves killed. The trio had finally caught up with Morganna in a small stairwell that had iron bars around the doorway, and there was a large chandelier seen hanging above the ceiling up ahead.
" The entrance hall is right above here! The exit's close...Keep up! " Morgana said informing them and ran off with his little legs turning into a cartoon wheel dashing through the front entrance hall and passed the main doors from where they entered into a hall from where the first guard had emerged from.
" Were here... " The cat informed the trio.
" Finally, were saved... " Sakamoto said in relief and went over to the door to right and tried to open it but no luck. " It's not open'! D'you trick us again you jerk!? " He asked glaring back at Morgana.
" Don't jump to conclusions. " He replied and opened the closet door that was nearby. " Over here! "
" He-Hey! Wait up! " Sakamoto called as they all followed him inside a room with a few bookshelves and tables. Then the blonde went to yell at the cat for leading them to a dead end. " Where are we supposed to get out from here!? There's not even a window any windows! "
" Ugh...amateur... " Morgana groaned as he looked at him. " This is the most basics of basics. "
" A ventilation shaft? " Amamiya looked down to their guide while Zach looked up to see a ventilation shaft with a mesh cover at the left corner right near one of the bookshelves.
" Exactly! " Morgana hopped in excitement glad that someone had figured it out. " You guys should be able to squeeze through one at a time. "
" Huh, that does make sense actually. " Zach said as he kept eyeing the vent. " It looks a little loose. Hey, Sakamoto? You look more athletic and stronger, why don't you pull it out? "
He smirked upon hearing that and gripped his right shoulder and started to rotate it in a circular motion. " Hehe, leave it to me. " With a running start he jumped on the bookshelf and grabbed the mesh. " And a one, " The mesh ripped right off. " Whoa! " He fell back down onto the floor causing the piece of metal to damage one of the rows spilling books.
" Nice job... " Zach said in mock applause.
" Shu-Owww. " Sakamoto groaned as he got back up. " Crap! The enemy didn't hear us, did they? "
" Let's not stick around and find out. " The scared teen advised.
" Yeah, we're finally getting out of here! "
" You should wait on celebrating until you actually get out. " Morgana said. " Now get going! "
" You ain't coming with us? " Zach asked Morgana in slight surprise figuring he'd want out of the castle since he was captured.
" There's something that I still have to do. " The cat answered. " We're going our separate ways. "
" Don't get caught again. " Amamiya said making the cat chuckle.
" Heh you better be careful too. See ya. " With the farewells done Zach jumped up onto the bookshelf and crawled into the vent followed by Sakamoto with Amamyia following in last while Morgana watched them off.
" Those three seem useful. Especially the frizzy-haired one if my judgement's right. " Morgana said as he went off to somewhere else in the caslt continuing on what he was doing before he was caught. I
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Location: Shujin Academy
Time: After school.
After escaping from that other world, nearly getting into trouble with the cops, and getting scolded by the teachers with one of them being Kamoshida himself. The day was over with, but what was really strange was that the school was no longer a castle, and Kamoshida didn't even act like he did before, hell it was almost like he didn't even know what had happened in the castle at all. To Zach he was a completely different person to the one they encountered, so something was defiantly going on.
As Zach exited out of the library to return a book he finished he clutches his head in slight pain and swore he saw the school hallways were like that in the castle for a brief moment.
' What the hell did that place do to me? ' He wondered and then he noticed Sakamoto motioning him to come right over to him. So Zach did what he was told and headed over to him. Once he did, Sakamoto leaned in and whispered.
" Meet me on the roof... " He then went up the stairs in the possible direction of where the roof could be located. As he went up the stairs he bumped into Amamyia.
" Did Sakamoto tell you meet him on the roof too? " He got a nod in response and they both went up the stairs and saw a notice on the door saying that rooftops were off limits, but yet for some reason it was unlocked, so they went through. When they went through the blonde was immediately spotted spotted leaning on a chair with his feet up on a desk.
" There you guys are. Sorry for callin' you both up like this. "
" Don't worry it's fine. " Zach said as he and Amamyia sat down placing their bags aside. " So what's up?
.Sakamoto first looks to Amamiya. " I bet Kawakami already told you stuff like 'don't get involved with him,' huh? "
" How'd you know? " That was the response he got.
" Figured as much. " He deadpanned. " Then again were in the same boat. I heard you got a criminal record. Everybody's talkin' about it. No wonder you were so gutsy. "
" I didn't pic you for being someone like that Amamyia. " Zach commented. " I mean, not that I care now, after what just happened to us. "
" Yeah he did. " The blonde then looked over to the Zach. " Also just to let you know, people are already talking about you. "
" For what? "
" Being late with us, and there focused on that scar on your forehead. "
" Come to think of it, I now just noticed it. " Amamyia said as he now caught a glimpse of it.
" So what the heck are they saying? "
" Well, they think your rough type. The guy that goes picking up fights, or at least that's what I've heard. " Sakamoto informed the teen who groaned rolling his eyes.
" Oh joy...I got marked. "
" That aside... " Sakamoto then leaned forward looking more serious. " What was all that that happened? You know, how we almost got killed at a castle. It wasn't a dream... right? You remember it to right? "
Both Zach and Amamiya looked at one another and then back at Sakamoto and nodded. " Well, just cause we both remember it doesn't mean much though...
" But it seemed real enough... " Zach pipped in. " We almost died in there...But on the other hand, we got out of there. " He looks over to Amayia. " And it was thanks to him for helping us. "
" He did, even if it was a dream you saved us from Kamoshida. So yeah...Thanks Amayia. "
" You're both welcome. Although... " He pushed his glasses further up his nose. " I don't think that castle was defiantly no dream. All three of us do remember it. "
"" But, man, that other Kamoshida we saw there...You both probably don't know about it, but there are some rumors about him. " Sakamoto told the two.
" You mean the guy we met at the gate? " Amamyia asked with the blonde nodding his head.
" Yeah, the ripped mophead. That asshole who was all full of himself at the castle. "
" Sakamoto, what kind of rumors are we talking about? " Zach inquired.
" Pretty bad ones... " He then began to explain. " You see no one says anything against him cause' he's some medalist who took the volleyball team to nationals. The way Kamoshida was king at that castle felt crazy real 'cause of that... "
" I gotta question. Did you guys notice how he acted like he never saw us up at the gate though? " Zach inquired. " It was almost like whatever happened at that castle, he had no idea whatsoever happened. "
" I noticed that as well... " Amamyia said.
" I wonder if we can go back to that castle again... " Sakamoto said getting their attention and looked at him with concerned looks as he shot up to his feet. " Ugh, forget it. Must've all been a dream! It has to be! "
" But...It..." Zach was about to argue but held back what he was gonna say.
" Sorry to drag you both out here like this. That's all I had to say. " He then smiled. " You know, were all kind of pretty similar. I believe were gonna get along just find as 'troublemakers' I'm Ryuji Sakamoto. "
" Zach Aurico. " He looks back to the frizzy haired teen. " I only got your last name though. "
" Ren Amamiya. " The frizzy haired teen smiled. " Do you both mind if I call you by your first names? "
" You don't even have to ask. " Zach said as he gave him a pat on the shoulder and grabbed his bag. " Well I'll see you two later on. "
" I'll come talk to you guys if I see you around. Don't ignore me, all right? " We both nodded at him with Zach walking out the door leaving Ren behind while Ryuji came out shortly after he did. " See ya. "
TAKE YOUR TIME
Zach had now made his way to the school gate and it was then he heard a cough. " *Clearing throat.* Hello Zach... "
" Oh crap... " He turns around to face the older teen with a smile. " Hey, Max how's it going? "
" It was just fine, and I was hoping to greet you too. " he said bluntly and coughed again before drinking some water. " Dude, where the hell were you? "
" I know, I know. I'm late. " The scared teen said putting his hands up in defense. " But Max, come on after the accident that happened yesterday, you seriously don't think that there wouldn't be delays? Cause I sure as hell didn't. "
Max coughed once again. " Okay, I guess that does make since. I just hope your mom will take it the same way I did. "
" I'll worry about that when I get home. " Zach said and decided to change the subject. " So...how have things been on your end? We haven't talked in a while. "
" Eh, sorry about that. I've just been occupied with a lot of stuff lately. " He said before coughing again.
" Oh, alright.. So...How's your mom doing? " Zach asked in a soft and worried tone.
" She's hanging in there... " Max said and then sighed. " And doing her best too...Also, I heard you were with Sakamoto, and some other guy. Is that right? "
" Yeah, the other guys is a transfer student like I am. His name is Ren Amamyia and I got a quick question, why does most people avoid him? "
" It has something to do with an incident with Kamoshida. I don't know the full story though. Still, it might be best to stay away from him. "
" He's actually not that bad when you get to know him, trust me, like the old saying: Never a judge a book by it's cover. "
" That's true. " Max then coughed more into his arm. " One more thing, why didn't you respond to my text messages? "
" That's easy, I forgot to charge my phone this morning. And I got one question for you. Have you been coughing all day? "
" Yeah...I have...*coughingx4* I think I've caught something. "
" Well that cough sounds pretty bad. You should take a few days off. "
" Like I have any other choice. " Max replied before coughing again. " Tch, this sucks... "
" Come on man, let's go home. " Zach said before he and his friend made their way back to the Kibo No Su Apartment Complex.
To be continued
Next Time: Chapter 3 Hoist The Flag!
Now replying back to reviewers
ROCuevas
Thank you.
As for the rest of you, I'm not really demanding anything, but it would be really nice to know how I'm doing and what I can do to improve. So don't be shy. I'll be having the next chapter in the woodworks pretty soon, so you'll all just have to be patient. Till then, peace.
PS. And yes I'm using the protagonists anime name, Ren Amamiya, even though its bad I just happen to like the name. That's all.