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The Shadow Of Darkness

Chapter 9

I walked into the class, dressed in a suit and say, "I think that there must have been a mix up of some type with the paperwork entailed here, Sensei. As a matter of fact I am actually here as a student teacher, I am here to amass some experience on the job. I am sure a will learn a lot from observing you. I am a student, just not the same as the ones in front you."

The teacher gave a nervous chuckle, looking slightly dazed and said, "Well then I welcome you Kunzite-san. You certainly look older than the students here, so I was wondering why I was told that you were a transfer student."

Kunzite gave a good-natured before responding, "Of course it is, understandable. But these are matters to discuss later perhaps. For now I should I introduce myself to the class, should I not?"

The teacher struggled to compose herself as she says, "Ano… right. Could you please introduce yourself to use properly then, Kunzite-san."

Nodding, he began solemnly, "Class, my name is Kunzite. I am merely here to learn from your teacher, so I may become as good of a teacher as her. You needn't worry about my involvement in this class at it will only be minimal. I may teach couple of lessons, but that will be it. Please don't let my presence distract you from your teacher. Of course should you need assistance during your work I would be only too happy to assist you. Please take care of me."

One of the students smirked and snidely cut before the teacher could speak again, "Well someone isn't a believer in short entrances."

Raising an eyebrow at him, I coolly respond, "Apparently someone isn't a believer in manners. I merely wished to make myself and my intentions clear. If you have a problem with my placement here, I suggest you take up with the staff as opposed to me. Does anyone else have a problem with my presence here?" Glancing around, I notice the looks of apprehension on the faces of the students, and I smirk at them upon noticing this.

The teacher interjected at this point, desperately trying to regain control of the class that she had long since lost, "Kunzite-san! That is quite enough! Speak with me when the class goes on break! As for the rest of you, let's get back to the lesson. Pull out your textbooks, I will assign your math questions now and we will do a few examples."

I internally winced, realizing I hadn't exactly had the smoothest of all entrances in to the class itself. 'Fools', I thought, 'the whole purpose of that entrance speech was to distract them whilst I defused their suspicions of my presence here.' Though, I would concede that in confronting that kid he had places an undue amount of attention of my already questionable entrance. But I had infiltrated the human world and that was what counted. I determined to speak with the other generals about how their initial entrances had went to ensure that there was no issues with any of the other infiltrations, my own notwithstanding. Once lunch had arrived, I set off to find the generals after getting and earful from the teacher about decorum in class.

But my goal to meet them right way was not meant to be as I bumped into a person, knocking them over. Coming back to his senses, the first thing I noticed a blonde head. A withered out, dead looking blonde on the head of an old man. 'Disgusting! Why would an old my die his hair blonde,' I wonder, knowing full well to keep my mouth shut as this was the principal. I hastened to help back up to his feet, trying to salvage an already terrible start to this infiltration. The principal had other ideas however, as he glared at me and was getting ready to start ranting.

Realizing I had to act quickly I use my abilities to manipulate memories once again, to make the man forget our encounter in the first place. Though admittedly I was starting to push it. Whilst I have the capability, it is very limited and I can only do it a few times a day at most. At least if I want the change to be permanent. With the class it was easier because I only had to make a new memory for all of them and had not done it already. This time, it leaves me panting and sweating. It makes me desperately wish that Zoicite were here, as it is his specialty rather than my own. I only know it because he had taught me. 'Damn it, Zoicite! Where are you when I need you?' Little did I know, I also said it out loud.

Trying to shake it off, I head off to meet with the other generals.

I sit in wait for Kunzite to finally arrive to meet with Jadeite, Nephrite and myself, when I let out a massive sneeze. For some reason I can just tell that it is Kunzite is behind it. 'What is he saying about me now? No doubt probably cussing me for whatever reason.' Shaking my head, I try to focus back on what we are actually here to discuss. That is, until Jadeite decided to interrupt my train of thought.

Jadeite cleared his throat and said, "Right, well since Kunzite clearly not here, we might as well get this escapade. Though we should technically wait until he arrive, part of the purpose of us meeting again was to inform you two as to why we are doing this, at least on top of reporting how our respective infiltrations went."

Nephrite looked slightly cautious, saying, "Why should we start without Kunzite? Wait until we are all together!"

Jadeite looked poised to scathingly reply, but somehow managed to hold it in before resorting to a cool tone, "You know full well that this whole thing was my idea in the first place, so I am able to explain it to you at least, thank you very much."

Nephrite smirked and mockingly said, "Please don't try and deceive us. We all know that you are not capable of having an idea. We have years of evidence to prove it, isn't that right Zoicite?"

Jadeite turned to me, giving me a look that seemed to say 'Go ahead, say it. I dare you.' However, I have never gotten involved in the petty fighting between the other generals, though I can find Jadeite to be a little….much, like the other guys. But I continue my role as peacekeeper by quietly reprimanding Nephrite, "Come on Nephrite, the very least we can do is here him out. It is not as though it would cause us any harm to do so."

Nodding gratefully at me, Jadeite continued, "Right, so I was thinking after our meeting with Beryl while we were discussing my encounter with that girl that obviously had superhuman capabilities. During the research we conducted on the human world for our raid for energy, I noticed that they wear uniforms to school in Japan. That girl had been wearing them, so I researched her as soon as I could in the human records to find a way to track her. But while I did it, her information was being changed on the computer system. So I just I took down what I could before the records changed and the altered data as well. When her school records changed, so I checked if she truly had changed locations. As it turns out, she had. So I asked Kunzite to let me come here and investigate her and try and find out exactly what she is."

Jadeite paused and looked at us, asking, "Do you follow me so far?"

Nephrite and I both nodded, but I knew Jadeite had not finished yet. Nephrite was less patient; however, so he asked, "How does this get all of us involved in this little project?"

Jadeite looked agitated at Nephrite's prompt, but continued, "When I spoke to Kunzite, he told me that Beryl had detected the Silver Crystal's presence to somewhere in Tokyo. So it stood to reason that the Sailor Senshi would likewise be in this area. As a result of this he decided to move us all into the human world so that we would be able to find them and the Silver Crystal in a quicker manner. He also thought with the Senshi involved, it would be best for all of us to be involved so that we do not let things get out of hand and fail our mission."

Silence pervaded while Nephrite took in what Jadeite had just told us, and we considered what this meant for us. After a moment I inquired, "Why is it that Kunzite and you kept this to yourselves until this point? I mean you could have told us once you had figured it out."

"To be perfectly honest Zoicite, Kunzite and I had only just planned this yesterday. So we were busy making the arrangements for today so we could get started right away."

After saying this he looked slightly bothered, be he seemed to shake it off. I was about to ask about it, when Kunzite finally arrived.

Nodding at us he said, "Zoicite, Jadeite, Nephrite," acknowledging each us of before continuing, "I trust that Jadeite has used this time productively and filled you in on how we ended up here?"

When each of us nodded his assent, he continued. "Good. Then you know that right now this battle will determine the future no matter which way it unfolds. As such, we truly need to work together as the four generals. Not as Kunzite, Jadeite, Nephrite or Zoicite. The timing of this is a little more convoluted. I know that it would make more sense to wait for the senshi to appear makes more sense. But I have a feeling that they are already active. As such, it would stupid to allow them to further prepare themselves until they are ready. In addition, Jadeite's intuition ability was telling him that something major was going to happen, and that his was the best choice to make. And they usually turn out to be correct. Hence, we are here. So tell me, how did you infiltrations go?"

Each of us shared with him our reports, that all had gone well, when I noticed he had turned slightly red. So I asked him, concerned, "Is something bother you, sir? You seem a little red."

Glaring at me, he said a little too quickly, "I am fine, so leave me alone, Zoicite! It is none of your business, nor is it your problem!"

Unfortunately, this was the exact cue that Jadeite loves to pick up on. The kind that irritates the rest of us. Grinning like the Cheshire cat, he said in a singsong voice, 'Are you sure, Kunzy? We care about you, so please tell us! Please! Please, please, please, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee!"

Kunzite ready to knock Jadeite clean on the head, when Nephrite beat him to it. This was accompanied by a, "Leave him alone you idiot! If he doesn't want to say, he doesn't want to say it! He is the HEAD general, and you are not. Hence why he gets a cape and you don't!"

But Jadeite persevered, determined to get his answer. Kunzite eventually gave in and gave a murmured a recounting of what had happened, which prompted Jadeite to start laughing at him. When we went our separate ways to get back to class, people walking by Jadeite noticed he was limping and had his face scrunched up from the pain, making them wonder what was wrong with him. Of course, he told no one what happened, just choosing to walk on in irritation. With a smirking group of Kunzite, Nephrite and myself watching him, amongst the others.

When I arrived back at the class, I had only just made it in a nick of time before the teacher did, knowing that she would have scolded me for not being there and being prepared. Just as well, after all the excitement from this morning's escapades, I really had absolutely no interest in inciting further attention to myself. Especially with a group as frivolous as teenagers, that were just waiting for some oppourtunity to ruthlessly pounce on any authority figures. I almost felt pity for the teachers, because the students are almost as ruthless as I when I am trying the other generals in combat. Almost. I tune out as the teacher starts a pointless lesson on ancient Japanese techniques to make clothing. You'd think with all the history in Japan there would be enough content from thousands of years that you could make a lesson of history on the interesting parts. But apparently not.

Highly trained instincts were screaming at me though as I felt I was being watched. Looking around for the source, I spot it a few desks back. A female, with long blonde hair and startling blue eyes that seemed so lively, as though they were living entities themselves. They were a complete contrast to me own, which like my personality, are quite stoic. She gave me a measuring glance as though trying to comprehend what I am, before offering a small smile, as though in approval.

At that, I internally bristled, just even at the idea of needing someone else's consent of approval. I am a leader, the head of the generals. People are meant to follow me, rather than the other way around. But with a glance back at her, part of me wonders if it so much a look in a condescending manner, but rather intended to be taken as a look of approval between equals. Which I felt was acceptable on the most basic of levels, not that I would ever concede that.

Throughout the rest of the day I sat wondering what it was about her that intrigued me so much, why it was that she could seem so lively to me. Her liveliness is what interested me, because it set her apart from all the others. People tend to be partially stoic and partially energetic or lively. I am on one end and she is on the opposite. I am stoic and she looks lively. My speculation makes time pass quickly, and before I know it the end of the day is upon us and there is that face that was the subject of my musings standing right in front of me.

She smiles at me, and says, "No need to look so stiff. Why don't you just lighten up a little bit? Out of curiousity, why is that you are so stoic? I mean, you can't enjoy anything it all if you refuse to let yourself even be amused of how fun!"

Her relentless banter earns a raised eyebrow from me, as I reply, "Why do I need to be lively? I am quite happy being stoic, as you put it. I am not an expressive person, so I see no reason as to why it is that I should force myself to be. But thank you for your concern. What is your name, if you do not mind sharing?"

She laughs before coyly saying, "So that's what you get your manly pride from, eh? Being all calm and cool, like I don't react and will never respond with emotion, so just trying and guess what I am thinking. Alrighty, I won't bruise your man pride. I am Aino Minako! Nice to meet you!"

I just stand there blankly, trying to figure out what to make of this girl and her…quirks before I gather myself quickly, to respond, only to find her already laughing at me. Loudly.

"You should have seen the look on your face! Omigoodness, that is SO the funniest thing I have seen today! You just look like a bomb exploded right in front of you!" She gathers herself before continuing, saying, "Well it was nice to meet you Kunzite-san! I think I will be okay with having you around! Talk to you later!" She leaves giggling, with me still there, trying to comprehend what had just happened.

I quickly head back to the class, not wishing to tempt fate to make things happen to me like they happened to Kunzite. Jadeite's reaction to his story had been completely predictable, but what had not been expected was when Zoicite actually joined Kunzite and I when we had made Jadeite feel our love. Literally. I punched an arm, Kunzite the other and Zoicite kicked the poor guy on the thigh, and had said, "Be thankful I did not move my aim slightly," in response to Jadeite's complaints.

While he usually refrains from violence in these scuffles, evidently Jadeite had pissed off Zoicite quite bit. I always had wondered why it is that he never learns. Perhaps he is secretly a masochist? Regardless, I have more important things to consider, from what Jadeite and Kunzite had said before. Though Kunzite had tried to highlight the importance of our task right now, I feel that it was slightly unnecessary, as anything related to Senshi or a silver crystal was not to be taken lightly. I walk, trying to figure out any ways that we can lure out the Senshi or track the Crystal, but nothing occurs to me. 'Perhaps I should look to the stars tonight, and see what guidance they have to offer me.' My musing were interrupted by a rich voice, "Excuse me Nephrite-san, I was wondering if you could me tell me about what is like in university life? You see, I already live on my own so I just wonder if it will be a bug adjustment from my current lifestyle."

I look up to see forest green eyes, that seemed bottomless and I feel like I am looking at something just as much a work of art as the night sky. 'That's crazy, stop it. The night sky makes me feel at peace and serene. It offers comfort and guidance,and it is my favourite thing to do!' Shaking my head, I take in the rest of her features, her brown hair and strong, yet beautiful features. She clears her throat, and I know I paused for far too long.

"I apologize….?" I trail off waiting for her to supply a name.

She humors me saying, "Kino Makoto."

I nod and continue, "Sorry Kino-san, I am not a pervert, I was just taken in by your features. Your hair and eyes remind me of the Earth, which for some reason I find really interesting." She looks slightly affronted, as I haste to amend, "I don't mean it surprises me your hair and eyes are a nice colour, I just mean I find the stars to be the most beautiful, I find the Earth to be mundane and boring. Stars seem like the heavens to me, so I find it interesting I see the colours of the Earth and find the beautiful for once!"

In my haste to not offend her, I realize what I have said and take in her awkward expression and quickly say, "Sorry! That sounded really creepy, didn't it? Especially coming from a stranger. And now here I am, ranting and raving not letting you talk!"

She giggles and says, "Don't worry about. I am quite happy that people finally took note of a part of my body rather than my height or chest. But perhaps you can still answer my question?"

I am about to answer, when a group a students come in, and I realize our moment is over. So I quickly just say, "Class is about to start, so why don't I answer your questions later? I am not avoiding you, I just don't want rumors to spread."

She was thinking along the same wavelength as she replied, "Of course we can talk later. But I still want that answer."

Nodding and chuckling, I go to sit at my spot at the side of the room. When it dawns of me how friendly I was being with her. It had seemed too natural, like an established banter that we had already had. I usually refrained from lighter talk with strangers, so why the difference here? 'Stupid, get a hold over yourself, you are here for a reason, not to form petty friendships or flirt with some girl!' Further berating of myself; however, was cut off by the new arrival in the room. Shock flows through my body as I realize who it was. I can't help but notice how she walks over to the girl I spoke to before. I makes me kind of wish that I had been able to continue to speak with her without interruption, but I quell these thoughts by reminding myself of my duty.

'Well,' I think grimly to myself, 'it appears that I have already ended the part of our job by locating Jadeite's mystery girl. I certainly hope the rest of our mission goes this well. Because I have a feeling that I just located the base of the mountain we have to climb.' Making a mental note to mention this to the other guys after the day was over, I wait for the class to begin.

AN: Well there you folks go, Convergence ( part the second). Stayed tuned for more. As always, get reviewing, folks! Especially now, while I still have wiggle room on the relationships on the characters, the scouts and generals, even though we haven't met them all! Notice the prank I pulled in Kunzite's section? Did I fool any of yas? I made up for it though!