Chapter 7
School Life Sucks
It was a usual morning at the Thurston's Resident. The alarm clock in Amarante's room went off like normal as she banged her hand on top of it to shut it up.
"Stupid alarm clock." Amarante stated sounding rather annoyed as she rolled out of bed with a hard thud on the floor.
"Ugh." Amarante said as she stood up stretching out her stiff muscles from training yesterday with Michiko on martial arts. She slowly changed her cloths putting on her school uniform for the day. She walked into the bathroom splashing some water onto her face then headed downstairs and was greeted like usual by the children then Eureka and Renton. Michiko had left early that morning to open up her business early. Amarante slowly ate her breakfast while chatting with everyone. Once she finished her meal, she brushed her teeth then headed out the door with her ref board in hand. She began running to the hill that ended at a cliff as she jumped off the cliff catching some really good waves as she gained altitude quickly into the sky. It took her about thirty minutes to get to school as she landed near the front entrance to the school. This always caused an uproar since everyone knew who she was and that she's apart of the Gekko State.
"Hi Amarante." Multiple girls said as she just smiled and nodded but inside she felt really annoyed by most of them. It was due to the military training she went through she lost most of her feminine side and having to wait for Shawn also caused her soft side to harden but all that would soon change. Amarante finally met with her friend Cassandra who didn't annoy her in the least. Amarante always found her more mature then the rest of the guys and girls in this school.
"Morning Cassandra." Amarante said in her casual way
"Oh, morning Amarante. Didn't see you there." Cassandra said laughing a bit then went back to putting on her school shoes while Amarante began switching to her school shoes as well.
"Anything new happen?" Cassandra asked
"From yesterday? No, same old boring life. I really wish something would happen." Amarante said sounding very bored.
"I'm sure something will. I feel it." Cassandra stated very confidently
"As long as it doesn't bring me trouble I'd gladly welcome it." Amarante replied as she finished putting her shoes on. The both of them headed to their first class which was Math. Amarante was very good at Math and most other subjects as well but it was a given seeing as her brain absorbs things like a sponge. The day went by like usual. Amarante stared outside the window as the teacher's would explain how to solve something and would sometimes call on her as she would go up and answer the problems with ease. She sometimes thinks she should've just stayed on base to do missions or something. Though lunch time brought something different. One of the most popular boys in the senior class approached Amarante.
"Amarante do you have some spare time?" This very tall blonde haired boy asked
"I do, why?" Amarante replied
"I'd like to ask you something. If possible away from this loud area." The boy said
"Alright." Amarante said as she stood up from her seat and followed the boy outside as three girls were shooting death glares at the back of Amarante's head. Once they reached a nice quiet spot away from all the noise the boy turned about and bowing his head.
"Amarante I've had my eyes on you ever since you transferred here. Will you go out with me?" The boy asked
"What's your name?" Amarante asked
"Hideo!" Hideo replied while still bowing
"Hideo, I'm sorry but I'm already taken and I love this man." She replied politely but she really didn't want to be bothered by this because it always causes her to long Shawn's embrace.
"Oh, does he goes to this school?" Hideo asked out of curiosity
"He works on the military base of Tresor. Anyways if you'll excuse me I'd like to finish my lunch." Amarante said as she turned around and headed back to the cafeteria to finish her lunch. As three girls were listening to their conversation from a staircase. They were fuming at what they had heard.
"We need to teach this girl a lesson! No one breaks Hideo's heart!" The blonde haired girl said as the other black and brown haired girls agreed. As Hideo watched past the staircase headed back to the cafeteria as well as he missed the three girls as well.
Amarante sat down and began eating again while Hideo entered the cafeteria a few minutes later and went back to his friends telling them he was declined.
"So what did Hideo want?" Cassandra asked
"He wanted to go out with me but I'm not interested." Amarante said in a rather monotone voice as she was controlling her feelings from falling into despair while at school.
"I see." Cassandra replied as she quickly finished her food as Amarante eats rather quickly. Once they both finished Cassandra grabbed Amarante's arm then both of them ran to the rooftop of the school.
"Let's skip the next few classes." Cassandra suggested as Amarante thought for a moment just slightly nodded her head. Just then Cassandra hugged Amarante tightly.
"I believe Shawn is still alive somewhere. I'm sure you two are linked by fate." Cassandra said as the tears that were being held back were now released by Cassandra's kindness as Amarante began crying very hard. Slumping to the ground followed by Cassandra as she gently stroked Amarante's hair as she continued to cry. Unlucky for them they were interrupted when three girls barged onto the rooftop slamming the door open scarring Cassandra a bit but Amarante didn't budge a bit.
"Amarante we need to talk to you." The blonde said rather rudely.
'Bad timing girl.' Amarante thought not in the mood to deal with them as she slowly stood wiping the tears away from her eyes and turned around.
"What." Amarante replied sounding very short with this girl.
"How dare you turn down Hideo and break his heart like that." The blonde said as both of her lackeys nodded their head.
"It's not your problem. So mind your own business. Besides I'm taken and that's that." Amarante replied as this really pissed off the girls as the brown and black haired girl began moving to the side of Amarante as the blonde one approached her dead on. They all rushed Amarante as she took a few steps back then moving to the brown haired girls side and roughly pushing her forward to where she rammed into the black haired girl as they both hit their heads hard on one another. The blonde haired girl stopped for a moment surveying the situation.
"You monster! I bet your boyfriend is only using someone like you!" The blonde girl said which was a big mistake as this was the last straw. Amarante snapped as she moved like the wind ending right next to the girl in mere seconds as Amarante swung her leg connecting it with the girls stomach with a strong follow through it threw the girl back and hitting the ground hard while she gripped her stomach. After a few minutes all three girls finally recomposed themselves to walk and limped off the roof in shame.
"Serves them right, nice job Amarante!" Cassandra stated
"Thanks Cassandra. That did feel rather good." Amarante stated
"Let's get out of here for the day." Cassandra said
"I agree." Amarante said as Cassandra ran back into the building grabbing Amarante's Ref Board and bags then went back to the rooftop.
"Mind if I use your ref board?" Cassandra asked
"Sure. I'll go ahead and fly." Amarante said happily as both of them began running and jumped off the school building catching the trapar waves. Everyone saw this and cheered them on as they left the school grounds.
"Amarante is such a badass!" One of the junior boys said
"I wish I could be like her!" One of the senior girls said and many more things were said as they lifted and fly off.
They decided on walking around town grabbing something to eat then played some games at the local arcade then Cassandra and Amarante headed to Amarante's home. They finally reached the home and were greated by a medium red hair longed woman wearing a white summer dress with some flower designs.
"Hi Cassandra and Amarante. How was school?" Nobue asked (Note: This is Nirvash's new name given by Eureka.) Nobue always takes care of Eureka and Renton's kids while they work to support their family. Eureka now works at a local diner as a manager. She started out at a waitress and quickly excelled at her job climbing the ranks till they wanted her to become a manager due to how quickly she learns and how dependable she is. Once she became the manager the restaurant's business excelled and everyone loves her as the manager. All the employees in the restaurant admire her and love working with her.
"The usual." Cassandra said
"Could have been better." Amarante said sounding slightly annoyed.
"Amarante what happened?" Nobue asked as Amarante was about to answer Michiko barged into the room.
"AMARANTE WHY THE HELL DID YOU DO THAT!" Michiko hollered sounding extremely pissed which was very scary.
"I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!" Amarante defended as Michiko calmed herself down a bit.
"Yes you did. You beat up three girls at your school." Michiko said sternly
"I didn't beat them up! I was only defending myself!" Amarante defended as Cassandra raised her hand waiting for Michiko to let her speak.
"Yes Cassandra?" Michiko asked
"She's telling the truth. I witness everything. They wanted to teach Amarante a lesson for declining a boy who asked her out." Cassandra stated
"I see. Tomorrow we're going to talk to the principle. You'll be coming too Cassandra." Michiko stated in a tone that clearly said you will obey me. Cassandra quickly nodded.
"Okay. Seeing as you're here Cassandra would you like to have dinner with us?" Michiko asked
"I'd love too!" Cassandra said happily as Amarante just shrugged.
"Amarante I'd still like to talk to you. Let's go to your room." Michiko stated as Amarante just shrugged then followed Michiko. Once they were inside Amarante's room Michiko closed the door and turned around ready to ask one other question.
"Did they say anything else that would have caused you snap that badly?" Michiko asked in a dead serious tone. Amarante wasn't able to lie to Michiko when she was like this.
"Yes they did." Amarante quietly said
"What did they say?" Michiko asked in a much softer tone.
"They called me a monster and said my boyfriend is only using someone like me." Amarante said sounding much quieter recalling the fight in which Shawn gave his life for her. Michiko didn't say anything as she walked closer and hugged Amarante.
"It's okay. I have a feeling we'll eventually see him again." Michiko said gently
"But when!" Amarante said through teary eyes
"I wish I knew honey." Michiko said as she held Amarante tighter as she buried her face into Michiko's chest. 'Damn you Shawn. Where are you!' Michiko thought with much anger. After a good ten minutes passed there was a light knock on Amarante's door.
"Amarante, Michiko do you want to come have a snack with us?" Nobue asked
"Sure! We'll be down in a second." Michiko replied
"Okay. We'll be in the living room." Nobue said kindly
"Ready to head down?" Michiko asked as Amarante nodded her head drying her eyes and adding some eye drops in them so no one could tell she was crying. She developed this habit and not wanting people to know when she cries or seeing her crying except Michiko. They both headed down to see that Nobue had made some small sandwiches for everyone. Nobue had become a very good cook over the year.
Cassandra looked at Amarante once she sat down as Amarante just smiled like usual. Amarante was very good at fake smiling that Cassandra could never tell what Amarante was feeling.
"Let's eat!" Amarante said in her usual happy tone as everyone dug in.
"HMMM! This is really good Nobue!" Amarante said ecstatically. Amarante had come to really enjoy food and gladly expressed it each time she found something that tasted really good.
"I agree, the taste is very good." Michiko said as she picked up another sandwich. There was enough left for the kids when they got home from school. A few minutes later everyone could hear some children running and being very loud. A moment later the three of them entered the house, removing their shoes and barreled into the kitchen.
"HOLD IT RIGHT THERE! No running in the house, we walk." Michiko stated as three of them stopped and bowed to everyone.
"Amarante! You're back!" Maeter yelled happily as she ran over and tackle hugged her almost knocking Amarante off her chair.
"Hi Maeter. How was school?" Amarante asked
"It was fun!" She happily said
The rest of the time was spent conversing about school with the children while Nobue checked on dinner as it was slow cooking. Nobue had it set to where it should be ready by the time Renton and Eureka get home.
Meanwhile at the Stacey's Diner Eureka was being kept busy. One of the waitress's called in sick so Eureka was covering her shift and doing her Manager duties.
"Eureka! Table sevens orders up!" Mitch yelled
"Hai!" Eureka yelled back as she ran up grabbing the plate and quickly walked to table seven giving the young man his food and asked him if he needed anything else then headed back to her station up front at the register. The rest of the day went by rather quickly as the last person to walk in brought a smile to Eureka's beautiful face.
"Renton!" Eureka yelled happily as she ran up hugging him while he kissed her back. This earned a smile from Stacey who was standing there watching this happy scene.
"Eureka go ahead and lock up. Sir you're more than welcome to wait here at one of the booths." Stacey said
"Thanks stace!" Renton happily said as Eureka was now blushing knowing that Stacey was watching the entire thing.
"Anytime. Would you like anything to drink?" Stacey asked
"A Dr. Pepper if you don't mind." Renton replied
"Nope, sure don't. Give me a second I'll bring it out. Eureka go ahead and start your closing duties." Stacey said
"K!" Eureka said as she locked up the front doors then began counting the till and doing her usual closing duties. Stacey had brought out the drink and some crackers for Renton to snack on while Stacey went back to her office to finish up some paperwork. Everything got finished up in an hour as Eureka and Renton left for the day.
Back at the house the kids were now doing their homework. As they heard someone open up the door.
"Children we're home." Someone hollered from the front door as three pairs of feet could be heard barreling across the upstairs then downstairs as Renton and Eureka were embraced in hugs by their children. As Nobue walked to the front door, smiling warmly like she usually does. Michiko and Amarante remained enjoying the sun outside even though they could the entire thing.
"Dinner will be ready in about ten minutes." Nobue said
"Thanks Nirvash! Er…I mean Nobue." Renton said embarrassed by his mess up as Nobue just smiled.
"It's fine Renton. Go wash up everyone." Nobue said as she went back to the kitchen.
Renton and Eureka looked around the house for Michiko and Amarante finally finding them on the back porch enjoying the sun.
"That's a beautiful view." Eureka said as Renton agreed.
"It is." Amarante and Michiko replied as they all remained watching the sky and basking in the sun as the children joined them a few minutes later.
"Dinner's ready!" Nobue called from the kitchen as everyone entered back into the house and sat down. Nobue had made beef stew with bread and a salad.
"Dish in everyone." Nobue said as everyone said their graces and began digging in. A good half hour later they were all stuffed.
"Your dishes always amaze me Nobue." Michiko said in a very content voice.
"I think I'll get fat if I keep eating like this." Renton said jokily as he started chuckling a bit as did Eureka.
"Dear I don't think you can get fat with all that running around." Eureka said laughing slightly at her imagination seeing Renton with a bit of a belly on him.
The rest of the day was spent lounging and talking about how the day went. After that they all watched the sunset then got ready for bed as Eureka read her children a story before they went to bed. Once the story was done she kissed their foreheads and said their "I love you's", as the two boys ran off to their room. Renton also walked into their rooms giving them a hug and a kiss on the forehead wishing them a good night. Eureka and Renton both retreated back to their room for the night for a good deserved nights rest. They both stripped and climbed into bed as Eureka scooted herself back into Renton's bare chest touching her bare back as Renton wrapped his arm around her waist. She always enjoyed being able to feel Renton. The Thurston household slowly fell into a deep sleep dreaming of the days to come.
The next morning everyone woke up like usual but this time Michiko was still at the house waiting for Amarante and Cassandra. The family offered Cassandra a place to sleep at their house. Once Amarante and Cassadra were all ready to go they headed out to the high school. Once they reach there they immediately went to the principles office to explain what happened yesterday. They waited for about fifteen minutes then the door to the principles office opened.
"Ah Michiko! Sorry to keep you waiting. Please come in!" Emily said motioning with her hand for Michiko, Amarante and Cassandra to come into her office.
"Not a problem Emily." Michiko said bowing a bit then walked into the office followed by the two high school students. Once they all sat down Emily got down to business.
"Amarante I'm sure you know why you're here." Emily asked as Amarante nodded
"Good. Now I'll ask you and Cassandra to explain to me what happened. Amarante you go first." Emily said as Amarante began explaining what happened then Cassandra explained the situation then Michiko backed Amarante's story.
"I see." Emily thought for a moment leaning back in her chair.
"Cassandra and Amarante go to your classes. I'll give you an answer by the end of the day." Emily said as she dismissed everyone. Everyone stood and bowed then exited the principles office.
"Amarante I'm going to head to work for the time being. Let me know what the principle decides." Michiko said as she hugged Amarante then took off to work.
The rest of the day Amarante was on edge till the end of the day came. The principle informed Amarante that she was supposed to do forty hours of community service while the other three girls were suspended from school for the next two weeks. This relieved Amarante a lot as she was walking out of the building she heard that caused her to stop in her tracks.
"Did you hear someone fell from the sky with wings." A brown haired said
"No way! Where was this at?" A green haired girl asked
"Somewhere south. I don't know the exact location. I hope this person comes to Bellforest! That'd be sooo cool to meet this guy." The brown haired girl said
"Do you know his name?" her green haired friend asked
"Sadly I don't but I know you can't miss him with those wings!" She said excitedly. Amarante was now in a full out run to home as tears of joy streamed down her face.
A/N: *Tear* I'm so loved. Lol. Anyways leave a review please! The upcoming chapters will get much better. Better then what you've all read =3 with a nice finale too =3.