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Yep here is chapter three xD this makes two chapters in one day I'm on a roll :P

Chapter 3- The S.O.S. Brigade's Newest Member

And so the class gathered for what they perceived as a normal school day. "Hello and good morning to you all, I am Kotaro the new transfer student. Now yes, I know that I'm not wearing the school uniform but this has been cleared by the school and I will explain in a minute. Also this," I pointed at my sword "Is nothing more then a prop to show what I am so there is no need for alarm. The reason I am dressed like this is quite simple," at this point Kyon looked up at me with a look that shouted "Stop you idiot!" but I chose to ignore it "Is because I study the way of the samurai." This caused a few glances between the students, but I noticed one student's eyes light up. She has brown hair and honey colored eyes and in her hair I noticed a yellow headband adjourned with ribbons. She was sitting behind Kyon, and in that moment something told me that is the infamous Haruhi Suzumiya. "So for that reason the school complied with my unusual request." It was at this point I noticed Haruhi stand up and run at me after which she kicked me in the stomach.

"Sensei!" she exclaimed in an almost sarcastic way "He needs to see the nurse right away! I'll show him the way!" She promptly took my hand and ran out the door.

When I finally was able to speak, I did "Excuse me…would I be wrong to assume that you are Haruhi?" we were still running through halls.

She stopped "Yeah that is me," she opened a door and stepped in gesturing me to follow and so I did, "now you are gonna join this brigade."

"And what brigade is that?" I asked despite knowing the answer, I also knew this meant I would be a lot more active till the day this assignment is over or until she kills me.

"The S.O.S. Brigade of course!" she is way to passionate about this "Now since it's your first day you don't have to attend the meeting today, but anytime after today will result in a penalty!"

I replied in the only way possible "Sure thing Haruhi I'll be sure to attend as much as possible, which means I will be late some days."

"Hmm yeah that will be fine but remember on weekends the brigade takes priority over everything else. Now give me your cell phone." I had no choice at this time because she rummaged through my sewn on pockets from which she extracted my phone "Ok here is my number and Kyon's too, Yuki doesn't have a phone…Oh, here is Mikuru's as well as Koizumi's," She programmed two people's numbers that I don't even know as well as mentioning another I also didn't know. "Ok you're all set. Remember your first meeting is tomorrow," she then punched me in the stomach. "Now off to the nurse with you." She then dragged me to the nurse's office

I seemed to have passed out in the nurse's office and oddly enough woke up right before lunch started. Another thing I noticed was that I was having abdominal pain as well as there being a letter on the stand next to the bed I was in. It was a relative simple read.

I told you so.

Kyon

Yeah…I get the point. Then I noticed someone walking in, now despite being K. by Haruhi it wasn't enough to make me forget who it was. It was none other then Ryoko Asakura. This confused me until I noticed the books and notes in her hand.

"Oh you're awake," she said in a light tone of voice "I was just dropping off the work and a copy of my notes for you." She had a warm smile on her face

"Why thank you Miss Asakura," I replied with a small smile, a light blush crept onto my face "You didn't have to copy your notes though."

"Oh don't be silly Kotaro," something about her voice and remembering my name made my blush increase "I love helping others, it almost comes with my position you know?" I'm sure she knew I was blushing yet crept closer still. "Are you ok? You look like you have a fever." She checked my forehead "Hmm…"

"Uh, Miss Asakura? I have something I wish to ask you." This had to be one of the more interesting moments of my life.

"What is it?" Her voice sounded like honey, sweet and lovely.

"Are you the only one who cleans the classroom after school is over?" Sure it was a weird question but I had planned on asking it anyway. However, I didn't expect to ask it to her while she was checking me for a fever.

"Why yes I am usually," She replied staring at me with her deep blue eyes "Why? Would you like to help the cause?" at this point she smiled.

"Indeed I would," I returned her smile "You know provided I don't get knocked out by Haruhi everyday." Which reminded me that my stomach still hurt "Thanks again for the notes and my work, although, I coulda done without the work." She let out a slight chuckle, and oh how wondrous it sounded.

"Hmm I wonder if you are gonna shirk off your work like the others?" She looked at me teasingly

"Of course not, if I was I'm sure you would put me on track anyway," I returned her gaze but those eyes just made me look away and blush again "Besides I was highly ranked at my old school. I'm not one to shirk off my work."

She laughed a little bit "Well I'll be counting on you for the help with the classroom. Ah, lunch is almost over. Will you be able to make it back?" She offered me her hand

"Of course," I took up her offer "I don't need to miss all of my first day now do I?" I smiled and looked at her. She still almost took my breath away even more so with her being right there. "Thanks for all the help Miss Asakura."

"Please, Kotaro, call me Ryoko." She gave me a smile and we walked back to class together. I swear my face remained red till just before we arrived at the classroom.

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