Disclaimer: I don't own Fushigi Yuugi nor do I own its characters. I am merely borrowing it for this story. It belongs to its creator, Yuu Watase and to those people who bought the rights for it. But I do own Michelle and Ayashi.

Summary: The famous band Scarlet Phoenix is back in Japan from its tour around Europe. The four band members are forced to study in Jonan High while preparing for their next tours and concerts. They bump with two high school girls who, coincidentally, also studies in the same school. Love, friendship and forgotten memories unfold as they get to know each other as well as other people.

Scarlet Phoenix

Chapter 7: Introductions

---Outside the faculty room---

"Hey, we've met before haven't we?" Nuriko asked Michelle.

"Huh?"

"Yesterday. We met them yesterday Mi-chan," Ayashi explained.

"Oh! Yes, I remember now. You bumped into him right?" she said, pointing at Tamahome.

"So that's where…" Tamahome said to himself.

"By the way, I'm Nuriko," Nuriko introduced himself.

"My name is Hotohori," Hotohori said politely. "Thank you for helping us earlier."

"You're welcome," Michelle replied.

"I'm Tamahome," Tamahome said, smiling cheerfully. "And that grouch over there is Tasuki." He added pointing at a pissed Tasuki.

"Shut up Tama-boy," he growled.

"You shut up redheaded freak," Tamahome responded, glaring at him.

"Umm…my name is Amiboshi and this is my younger twin brother Suboshi," Amiboshi said, sweat dropping as he watched Tamahome and Tasuki glaring at each other.

"It's a pleasure to meet all of you. As you may have heard, my name is Michelle Hanamoto and this is my friend Ayashi Sakamoto," Michelle chirped gaily.

"Nice to meet you," Ayashi said.

"The pleasure is ours," Hotohori answered.

"So…when do you wish to conduct the tour around the campus? Although I don't recommend doing it right now…unless you want a stampede…" Michelle said, sweat dropping as she imagined the stampede part.

"Yeah…we won't survive it…" Ayashi agreed.

"Well…how about later then?" Nuriko suggested.

"Hmm…after school or tomorrow…would be fine…let's see…if I'm not mistaken, the female population of the school would go to school early tomorrow…" Michelle mused aloud.

"Huh? Why?" Suboshi asked.

"Well…they'll be waiting for…them…" Michelle answered, gesturing towards Tamahome and his friends.

"Perfect," Tasuki muttered sarcastically.

"Well then…we'll just show you guys around the campus little by little," Michelle said, a sweat drop could be seen on the back of her head.

"What?" Suboshi asked.

"We can have a quick tour later then we can look around everyday until you get familiar with the school campus," Michelle explained.

"Yes, I guess we have no other choice…at least there wouldn't be too much stalkers or stampedes if we do that," Amiboshi agreed.

"So…what do you guys think?" Michelle asked.

"Well…we don't really have much of a choice…" Tamahome pointed out.

"Yes…I guess…besides, we'll all be quite busy and we can't go here on a weekend…the school is closed on weekends," Michelle stated matter-of-factly, gesturing towards her friend who nodded her head in agreement.

"Yeah…there'll be no one around here and it's not like we can climb the school gates to get in…and…we're going to be very busy: especially you guys," Ayashi explained.

"Correction, you are going to be busy not me. I just have an appointment that's all and I'm sure the gentlemen will be busy too, trying to adjust around here and all," Michelle corrected her.

"Yeah, yeah." Ayashi said, rolling her eyes.

"Anyway, we better go to class now," Michelle said calmly. "Unless…you want to have another go with the headmistress…?"

"Let's go to class!" Tamahome and Tasuki suddenly exclaimed.

The others sweat dropped as they watched the two march on ahead of them.

"Uhh…guys? You're going on the opposite direction…" Ayashi commented, as a huge sweat drop appeared on the back of her head.

"Ehh? Yeah…we…uhh…knew that…!" Tamahome and Tasuki answered quickly, blushing in embarrassment.

The others laughed at them and their blush grew darker.

"L-l-let's go to class, we're going to be late!" Tamahome said, his face as red as a tomato.

Michelle, pitying him, said, "Yes everyone, we better go now. We're going to be late."

"What's our first class?" Amiboshi asked.

"Uhh…I think…it's my favorite subject…" Michelle said, smiling wryly.

"Then let's go to class," Suboshi suggested.

"He's right. Let's go. The orientation should be finished by now," Michelle agreed, gesturing for them to follow her.

"Soi-sensei?" Ayashi asked wearily.

"Yup," Michelle answered.

Ayashi groaned. "Can I skip it?"

"No."

"Come on! You know I hate that b- I mean her!" Ayashi complained.

"Skipping classes just because you hate the teacher is no excuse at all," Michelle scolded. "Besides, do you think I'm thrilled about having that as our first period?" she added sarcastically.

"Yes, mother," Ayashi retorted.

"Then be a good girl and stop complaining," Michelle retorted back.

"You sure you two are friends?" Nuriko joked.

"Yeah," Michelle and Ayashi answered in unison.

"It's most unfortunate, I know," Michelle said playfully.

"Likewise," Ayashi said, grinning at her.

"Women are so weird," Tasuki muttered.

"Redheads are so obnoxiously weird," Michelle said aloud.

"Tasuki, that makes two women who can stand up to you," Tamahome commented, smirking at the indignant expression on Tasuki's face.

"No offense though," Michelle quickly added.

"Whatever," Tasuki grumbled.

Michelle laughed softly but soon stopped as they reached the door to their classroom. "Gentlemen, may I present to you the class of Ayashi's most favorite teacher and my favorite subject. Oh and Ayashi's worst nightmare."

"Shut up!" Ayashi hissed as color rose to her fair cheeks.

"Don't worry, we still have about five minutes before she and the others arrive," Michelle giggled and opened the door revealing a spacious empty classroom.

Author's Notes:

Hi everyone! I updated early! I'm a little sleepy right now; I had to wake up early because of my aunt's engagement party. I don't know if you like this chapter…my brain was too exhausted. Nothing much happened. Anyway, reviews, comments, criticisms, recommendations, suggestions for the songs to be used in the story and suggestions for the pairings, etc. are welcomed except for ill words. I don't take too kindly about it. Please leave a review! Anonymous readers can also review this story now; I fixed it up so please kindly review! Please? I would really, really appreciate it! Thanks in advance! Oh and thanks to Fiction101, mai2 and SilverAngel03 for the reviews that they had given me! Thank you very much!!! Constructive criticisms are also welcomed.