-Flashback-
"Are you crazy?!"
"Come on Luke, it's not as bad as it sounds!"
"No?! Because I definetly heard you say we are going to prank the new principal who doesn't seem to be anyone you want to play games with."
"He isn't." Tony mumbled.
"What did you say?! Why do I get a feeling this is about more than just a stupid prank on the new principal?"
"It's just a prank Luke, are you in or out?"
"No."
"What?!"
"Tony, he hasn't even done anything yet."
"Oh no?! He has done plenty! Become principal for my school for one. Why the hell did he have to go and take a job at my school?!"
"Okay, now I'm certain there is more to this. Who is the guy Tony?"
"Nobody Luke. Nobody."
-Flashback ends-
"You've got to be kidding me" Tony muttered under his breath when he walked into his fourth class of the day, seeing his Uncle once again stand there in the front. Bluntly ignoring him Tony felt a similar rage towards his Uncle as all those years ago. Having his Uncle look out for him should make him feel safe, but the other Tony's words rang in his ears, making him concerned for Tim. He had cornered his brother yesterday evening before their Dad got home and told him to keep an eye out for Tony Rizzo. Tony had refused to say anything, just told his brother to be careful so the other Tony's rage for him didn't make him go after Tim as well.
"Tony!" Luke hissed quietly. "Sit down already." Tony, lost in his thoughts hadn't reacted to the command to sit down and blushed when he realized the whole class was staring at him.
"Something wrong Mr. Gibbs?" Mr. Morgan asked with a raised eyebrow.
"No sir. I'm fine sir. Sorry sir."
"Make sure it doesn't happen again."
Tony tried to concentrate but feeling his Uncle's eyes on him every now and then made it hard. He felt Luke look oddly at him as well, but ignored it way better than he did Uncle Steve's looks. When the bell rang he rushed out from the classroom followed by Luke.
"Are you still going to give me that crap about it being nothing?!"
"Luke, I told you not to get involved"
"And I chose to ignore it, now what's going on? Why the hell is Principal Hayes suddenly checking in during the classes?!"
"I don't want to talk about it Luke, besides who says I even know the reason behind it."
"Because you do. Come on Tony you still owe me big from that first prank on your Uncle."
"That was years ago!"
"So? I can collect the favors whenever I like."
"Luke…"
"Come on Tony, aren't we best friends?! I've known you since we were six!"
"We are, but really, you don't want to get involved."
"Because of this?!" Luke held up the note the other Tony had left him. Tony tried to grab it back but to no use. "You are bullied and didn't tell me?! I'm your best friend for heaven's sake! You don't have to hide this Tony."
"Luke I'm begging you."
"Sorry Tony, I won't back down this time. I need to know." Tony could see the other Tony walking slowly past and desperately wished Luke would just shut up.
"Luke! It's nothing, let it go."
"Is your Uncle on this?"
"Not here. Not now." Tony hissed as the other Tony came closer.
"Then when?!"
"Just not now."
"Hi, I'm Anthony Rizzo, I don't believe we've met." Tony took Luke's momentarily surprise as his opportunity to snatch back the note and slam his locker shut, ignoring the fact that his history book still was in his locker and he need it for his next class.
"Luke Andrews." Luke had seen Tony's facial expression change for a millisecond when the other Tony had approached, making his tone more cold than usual. "If you excuse me I was in the middle of something."
"Guess I'll see you around then, just hoped for a new friend."
"From what I can see, you already have plenty." Luke said coldly and nodded towards the group of people following him.
"Sure, whatever. See you. Have a nice day Tony." The tone was sweet but made Tony shudder.
"Is it him?"
"No. It isn't. He's nobody."
-The Other Tony-
Flashback
"So let me make this clear, we are doing this for no reason at all?!"
"It isn't like we haven't before."
"Maybe. But this is different."
"Not the way I see it." Tony relied shortly.
"Taping an air horn under the Principal's chair?! Rigging his computer to start playing an edited version of Let It Go?! Tony these are not small pranks anymore! How did you even get the keys to get in here?!"
"Charm. And it won't hurt him, he has seen and been through worse."
"How do you know?"
"Trust me."
"Tony either you tell me or I won't rig his computer and we both know you can't do it without me!"
"Okay! He's my Uncle. Honorary uncle, but still."
"Your Uncle?!"
"Uncle Steve is like a brother to my Dad, meaning we'll never get away with anything ever again. This is just a small prank to show my displeasure."
"Like a brother to your Dad?! Tony you are crazy, let's get out of here. Now!"
"Calm down! Nobody will know it was us."
"No?! He is your freaking Uncle! And if he doesn't figure it out agent Gibbs will."
"You are overreacting Luke, just do it okay, he won't know it was us…"
"Are you sure? Honest now Tony, because after the past few months I think I've had enough of angry parents. "
"You'll be fine." Tony assured him, at the same time rigging a bucket of paint over the door.
"What are you doing?!"
"It's nothing that will hurt him, it's just a bit extra okay?!"
"Nothing more Tony, promise me." Luke almost pleaded.
"Why are you suddenly such a party pooper?!"
"Because the bigger you make this the more unlikely the chances of him not investigating!"
"It will be fine. He'll never know."
Flashback ends
-The Other Tony-
"You got detention?! Please tell me you are kidding me Luke!" Tony hissed angrily at his best friend.
"It's the only place we can talk, so no, I'm not kidding you Tony."
"Principal Hayes is the one who is handling detention, we'll never get any notes past him!"
"I can be creative."
"He has eagle eyes Luke, you said it yourself."
"Frankly, I don't care. Somebody is harassing my best friend and you won't tell me who, so I'll do whatever it takes."
"Luke you really don't have to. "
"I do."
"Good afternoon students" Principal Hayes greeted as he came into the room directly followed by Anthony Rizzo. Luke and Tony had already secured the seats next to each other in the back row, Tony sitting next to the window, meaning Anthony Rizzo wouldn't get the upper hand.
"Good afternoon Principal Hayes." The students in detention chorused.
"Sit down. Now, you have all been here before and know the rules, rules I am a firm believer of. Breaking those rules will lead to more detention so don't even try."
"Like anybody would be stupid enough to." Luke muttered quietly, earning himself a glare from both Tony and the Principal.
"Something you'd like to share Mr. Andrews?"
"No sir. Sorry sir."
"Well then. One hour starts right now."
It was about ten minutes into the detention that Tony all of the sudden saw something land next to his history book. Frowning slightly for a second before putting on a mask and glancing towards his Uncle, Tony reached over to change the page, at the same time carefully sliding the note on to the page he would read next.
"Tell me." He read.
Tony frowned slightly at the demanding tone Luke had been able to put into two words, Tony picked up his pen and slid the note onto his notebook, still making sure his Uncle didn't see. Knowing his best friend well enough to know he wouldn't give up, Tony started the tale from the beginning, only pausing to read through a few pages of his history book here and there making it look as if he was taking notes. It was almost a relief to tell it in whole, this time not leaving anything out. As Tony ran out of paper after only a little while he soon received a second paper, this time blank, where he kept writing. By now he could feel his Uncle's eyes burning on him and sped up the pace of the story, deeming it too big of a risk to tell it in detail now that Uncle Steve clearly was suspecting something. Finishing the first half of the story, Tony promised to tell him the rest later and as soon as his Uncle shifted his gaze to the other Tony, Tony passed the note to Luke. His history assignment was one he could finish later so Tony decided to please his Uncle by working on the assignment he had been given. Luke could wait a little longer.
A/N: I could really need some reviews right now guys, I feel the inspiration fading for all my stories for some reason. Your comments always keep me going so if you just have a few seconds to spare, please let me know your thoughts on the story.
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