Author Note:

Ah so sorry this took so long to update. Teachers have decided to be evil and hand out a lot of home work, cutting into my time to write fanfic .

Other than that, here's chapter twelve and I hope you like it :)

Chapter Twelve: An Irishman

Yuzuki POV

Zipping around the kitchen, I quickly make up something for me and LEYTE to eat. Since I'm generally not home I don't really have a lot of stuff to eat. Most of it being just instant or canned. Grabbing some instant noodles, I put them in a pot of water and place it on the stove to cook. I peek my head into the lounge room and find LEYTE sleeping on the couch. His face soft and peaceful, as he knows he's safe here.

'Poor guy, he's not used to this kind of life like me. He really should've stayed with GALAHAD instead of chasing after me.'

It confused me so much. LEYTE didn't have as much experience in surviving I do, in fact he's only been in service for a year compared to my fourteen, putting him at a huge disadvantage. While most of our skills were implanted into our psyche, the longer you're in service the more you learn and the better you are at it.

For most GE soldiers, the average service period is six years, making me really old in comparison. But in a way, I guess I kind of do understand why LEYTE came to me. I'm the wisest and the oldest, by coming to me he's increased his chances of living.

'Then does that make me like a big sister to the others?'

Maybe it does, despite the fact he's 6'4'' and towers over me and everyone else, he is like a little brother in a way. Turning away, I go back to the noodles. Opening the freezer I get a pack of frozen vegetables and toss them in with the noodles to cook for a bit. I grab two bowls and forks, serving the noodles and taking them out to the lounge room.

Setting them on the table, I sit next to LEYTE or Robbie as it is now and gently wake him.

"Mmm what is it?" He mumbles sleepily. I put a bowl into his hands and stares at it for a moment. "What's this?" He asks. Giggling at him, remembering my first time trying it.

"It's noodles and a few vegetables. It's nothing special but it beats eating that protein crap back at GALAHAD. This stuff has actual taste." I reply and laugh at his confused expression.

"But we don't really need to eat that much though." Knowing he'd say that, I turn my attention to my meal and eat. Eventually he starts eating too, still puzzled as to why I was making him eat.

"Look, I know you may find this weird, but eating regularly actually helps your body to repair faster, it's what helped me and SABER stay alive for so long. Just a tip the next time you disappear anywhere." I smirk and he nods. As we continued to eat, Robbie asked me about what I had done since the last time we met. I told him about how SABER had died shortly after we had split up, a flicker of guilt passed through his eyes. Continuing my story, I tell him how I came to Sweet Amoris and met Castiel and the others, the few fights with Amber and last nights Spring Ball. The silly games we played afterwards at Irys's house. He seemed captivated by my stories, listening to every word I spoke.

"Do you think I'll be able to fit in too?" He asks shyly. Patting him on the back I smile.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine. If you have any problems just ask me okay." I stand up and take the dishes into the kitchen and quickly wash them, setting them out to dry. Walking back into the lounge room when Robbie starts to talk again.

"Hey Yuzuki... are you ever going to tell your friends the truth?" He asks, surprising me.

"Why do you ask?" I reply, confused as to where this came from. He pauses to think a bit.

"Well... if it were me, I don't think I'd be able to hide it from them. Not to say that you can't do it but don't you think the other, especially Castiel deserve to know the truth?" I gaped at him, trying to come up with an answer but couldn't. Robbie was right, everyone did deserve to know the truth but how would they react? Would they hate me? I guess it wouldn't be so bad now if they did now that Robbie was here but I didn't want to lose Castiel though.

"I want to but I don't know if any good will come from it. If they know the truth they might become afraid, run away from me." I really didn't know what to do. I want to tell them but I'm afraid of what might happen, I was afraid of losing people that had become important to me. While it may not have looked like it, I really depended on them. They help show me new things, show me what a normal life is like. As if sensing my uneasiness, Robbie pulls me into a gentle hug.

"It's okay, I know it's hard. Although I may not be as old as you or have as much experience as you. In reality I really need you, I don't know how much longer I could've survived before I ran into you... but I want you to know I'll be here for you, even if you still have doubts about me, I'll always support you." He murmurs in my ear. Snapping, I step out of his embrace I grab him by the collar, causing him to squeak in surprise.

"You have a lot of nerve to touch me like that. Keep in mind I'm a lot older than you kid." Pulling him down till he was eye level with me.

"Okay I'm sorry, I won't do it again." He whimpers, absolutely terrified of what I might do next, his expression causing me to smirk a little.

"Time to go to bed Robbie. You've got a big day tomorrow." Dragging him down the hallway, much to his displeasure, I push him into his room and slam the door shut, heading back down the hall to my room. Changing into some shorts and a t-shirt I get into bed, Robbie's comment playing in my head.

'Damn sneaky little bastard. Using my moment of weakness to get a hug.'

I was a little pissed at that, while I always knew he had a bit of a crush on me, it still annoyed me he hugged me without permission.

'But the kid had a point.'

I did need to tell Castiel the truth. When it was just me, hiding it would've been so much more easier, now I have to watch out for that brat. While he wasn't that bad, knowing Robbie and his mouth he'll eventually blurt it out at some point despite my threats against him. Rolling onto to my side I groan in frustration.

'That's it, I'll tell Castiel tomorrow. It's better he finds out sooner then let it drag out. He'll most likely freak out but I'd rather he'd find out from me instead of Robbie.'

Unable to sleep, I ponder on how I should explain things to Castiel, right up until the sun began to rise.

Castiel POV

"I'm really not in the mood for school today." I grumble to Lys, who only chuckled at my dishevelled state.

"Let me guess... you're still freaking out over Yuzuki. Come on Castiel, lighten up. I'm sure she's fine, you need to stop worrying so much." I stop and grab his arm, glaring at him. If looks could kill, mine would've done it.

"Lighten up? Stop worrying? Lys how could I not worry. We came across a blood bath and she was nowhere to be found. None of us have heard or seen her since then." I was so pissed right now it took all of my control to stop myself from punching him. As much I view Lys as a good friend, but saying something like that wasn't what I needed to hear right now. I know I need to stop worrying but I just can't help it.

"Okay, I get the point." He grumbles, pulling his arm out of my grip. He stalks off, leaving me alone with my thoughts.

'Damn, now I've pissed Lys off... he the only I can talk to about this.'

Folding my arms, I lean against the wall nearby. Why did Yuzuki suddenly disappear like that? Why didn't she tell anyone where she was going. I was so worried, the stuff the inspectors said scared the hell out me. A highly trained military operative appears and kills a bunch of people and a missing ex military academy student in the same area. That part scares me the most, I don't want to suspect Yuzuki, but the coincidence is undeniable. She said that in order to protect me I had to be kept in the dark, was this what she meant?

'No Castiel what are you thinking? Yuzuki would never do ANYTHING like that. While I can tell she has a dark past she'd never to anything like this.'

Slipping to the ground, I rest my head against the wall. How could I be doubting Yuzuki? I sat there, not moving a muscle. I had to see her, I had to know that she was okay. Whoever those people were they wanted someone dead and I couldn't help but think it may have been Yuzuki they wanted. Something in the back of my mind just kept screaming out about it.

'This is getting too complicated. I swear I'm going to die of a heart attack because of her.'

"Castiel!" Lifting my head from the wall I look around for whoever called out to me. Unable to find anyone I stand and walk around a little.

'I could've sworn it was Yuzuki calling me before.'

Before I could react, a pair of arms wrap around my waist from behind. Craning my head, white hair fills my vision.

"Yuzuki?" I gasp, spinning around to grab her into a tight hug I place a kiss on her forehead. "Jesus Christ Yuzuki, where the fuck were you? I was so scared something happened to you." She gives me questioning look, like she doesn't know what happened the other day.

"Um well I went to get Robbie from the bus station. Did something happen?" I stared at her for a moment. She had know idea what happened, how puzzled me as the whole town was talking about it so she must've heard about it at some point. Also, why was she getting someone from the bus station?

"Um, who's Robbie?" I ask quietly.

"Oh shit I forgot to introduce you!" She smacks a palm into her forehead and quickly moves to stand next to another guy. "Okay Castiel, this is Robbie McGillivary. A transfer student from Ireland and an old cadet buddy of mine."

'Another transfer student? And one that knows Yuzuki?'

I couldn't believe it. Standing before me was someone who actually knew Yuzuki before she came here. Observing his appearance, he wore a white, sleeveless turtleneck, denim jeans tucked into black combat boots and black gloves. His hair was a dark purple and was spiky with long bangs, kinda like what you see on those stereotypical "emo" kids, only he had a below waist length ponytail running down his back. When they weren't hiding behind his bangs, he had vivid red eyes, which kind of freaked me out a little but not as much as his height. The guy had to be at least 6'2" if not more, which was pretty intimidating compared to my 5'10".

"A Irishman huh?... Where's your pet lepracaun?" I tease, a frown forms on his lips. In the background, restrained laughter comes from Yuzuki.

"That's not funny Yuzuki." Robbie grumbles, obviously not happy from my comment or her laughter.

"I'm serious, where'd you hide him?" I smirk at him and glares back at me.

"Try following a rainbow ranga." He shoots back, referring to my red hair. I move step closer but was blocked off by Yuzuki.

"Okay enough, no more teasing okay Castiel. Now I have to take Robbie to see the principle, you should get to class." Yuzuki says, still giggling a bit.

"You're going to come to class right?" I really didn't to sit in History without her. She had an uncanny ability to remember dates.

"Yeah I'll be there, I'll just be a little late that's all." She leans up and kisses me on the cheek. "See you later." She moves away and calls for Robbie to follow. As he goes past, I noticed that he had been staring at me, shooting him a glare he turns his gaze away and follows Yuzuki into the school hallway.

'What the hell was his problem?'

Robbie POV

'That had to be the most freakiest moment of my life.'

I follow Yuzuki to the principles office, my mind stuck on Castiel. I couldn't believe it when Yuzuki said that he was her boyfriend. Castiel and SABER's physical structure was practically identical, it almost looked like SABER went and dyed his hair red and got grey contacts. It made me wonder if Yuzuki was really in love with Castiel, or just a memory of SABER and Castiel just happened to look like him.

'Does Castiel even know about SABER?'

I know she said we couldn't tell any one, that most likely included SABER but sooner or later they'll eventually find out. With GALAHAD still after us, after her, how long can she hide it? From what she has told me she has quite a few friends, can she really hide it from them all?

'I need to stop asking so many questions, this is ARCADIA we're talking about. If anyone can do it she can. Besides if she wants to date a smart ass ranga then it's her problem.'

Quickening my pace, I catch up to Yuzuki. A few turns here and there, we made it the principles office and she knocked on the door.

"Come in." A voice calls from the other side. Stepping into the office, a little old lady sits at the desk, petting a little dog.

"Ah, the other new transfer student. I must say, Sweet Amoris has been getting a lot of those lately." She chuckles at us and stands. "Now, here's your timetable. You currently have Literature, Yuzuki can show you to your class. You two may leave now as I have much work to do, goodbye." She quickly ushers us out of the room, leaving us in the hallway. Giving Yuzuki a puzzled look, she chuckles and shakes her head.

"Yeah she can be a little pushy sometimes. You don't wanna see her when Kiki goes missing." She says awkwardly. "Anyway, I better get you to class. I hope you like Literature." Turning on her heel she quickly heads to class and I scurry after her. We go to our lockers to grab our books, she then leads me down the hall to class. Opening a door she walks over to a woman standing at the front, who I assumed was the teacher and talks to her, she turns his attention to me for a moment and then back to Yuzuki. She quickly comes back out and pats me on the shoulder.

"Well you're on your own now. You'll most likely be asked to introduce yourself, so make sure not to mess that up. Good luck." She steps around me and disappears down the hallway. The teacher motions for me to come in, I take a breath before entering. Once inside I take a look at my surroundings, everyone's attention focused on me, a curly blonde haired girl in particular.

'I don't like the way she's staring at me... It's really creepy.'

"Okay students, we have new transfer student in our class starting today. Please welcome Robbie McGillivary." She says enthusiastically. "Now, what we'll do is we'll have the students ask you a few questions, just so they can get to know you a bit."

'Ask questions? What kind of questions?'

A brunette girl raises her hand and the teacher nods in her direction.

"Um, so where are you from Robbie? Like what country and is this your first time overseas?" The brunette girl asks.

"I'm originally from Ireland and no this isn't my first time overseas. I've been to England, France, Germany, Russia and Japan." I reply and another person raises their hand.

"What kind of sports do you like?" A boy asks eagerly.

'Eh we didn't do sports...'

"Um... well I guess I like cross country and hunting..." I reply nervously, hoping they'd take it and leave it at that.

"Oh cross country? You're here just in time then Robbie, we'll be having our annual sports week soon." The teacher jumps in. "You'll be able to show off your skills there, although we don't have hunting here, but we do have cross country." She smiles.

'Well it really wasn't cross country but our field exercises were kind of like it in a way.'

Another girl stands up and I realise it's the creepy blonde girl from earlier raises her hand, a real cocky attitude coming from her.

"So Robbie, you wouldn't happen to have a girlfriend would you?" She asks audaciously, causing me to smirk a little.

"No I don't blondie, why'd you ask?" A sly smile forms on her lips, her position shifting a little into something a little more provocative.

"Well if that's the case, why don't you and me go an a date then cutie?" She says seductively.

"Sorry blondie but you're not my type. Maybe if you were to wash that make up off and show me your real face then maybe." I snicker and a few other students start to laugh too. She stands there bewildered for a moment before snapping around and telling people to shut up.

"Alright enough of that, I think it's time to start class now. There's a spare seat next to Violette in the third row. I trust that you can take care of him Violette?" The teacher asks, a girl with purple hair nods. I move over to the spare seat and sit down, the teacher turns around and starts writing on the board.

'William Shakespeare... who the hell is that?'

I listen to the teacher ramble on about how wonderful this Shakespeare person is, not learning much apart from him being some famous poet from the fifteen hundreds. Giving up, I rest my head on the table.

"Not a fan of Shakespeare?" A quiet voice asks, lifting my head I find Violette studying me a little.

"Ah well, I don't really understand Literature much. If any at all that is." I chuckle sheepishly, looking away to the side.

"Not many guys do, too busy doing things like sport or chasing after girls." She huffs, writing something down in her book.

"Haha, is that so? Maybe you're right. I've always relied on brawn rather than smarts and there was a girl I always chased after, even though she's out of my reach. Sorry about that." I reply, earning a puzzled look from her. "What?" I ask.

"Most guys defend themselves from such a comment... but you just admitted to being a brawny idiot and a skirt chaser." She says plainly, eyebrow raised.

"Well, at least I'm honest." I shrug, starting to laugh a bit, the teacher starts to scold me, saying I need to concentrate. Restraining my laughter, I look back at Violette to find her shaking her head.

"That's a good quality to have. Not too many people are honest these days." She whispers back, smiling a little.

"It's how I get all the girls." I joke and she rolls her eyes.

"Yes I can see you really got Amber with that too." She drawls.

"Oh is that blondie's name huh?" She smirks a little.

"Yes and you may have some unwanted attention now." She giggles at my expression, realising that she was right. Amber would probably try and get back at me or just stalk me.

Speaking of the devil, a piece of paper was thrown at me from Amber, my hand reaching out to grab it. Opening the note I scan it's contents and giggle a little before passing it to Violette.

"It seems your prophecy has come true oh mighty sorceress." I bow to her a little, pretending to worship her.

"Yeah she's not going to give up on you anytime soon. You're gonna have it bad like Castiel." She murmurs, causing me to stop at her comment.

"Castiel? You mean Yuzuki's boyfriend Castiel?" I whisper quietly.

"How do you know about Yuzuki?" She asks, surprised at my question.

"Oh I already knew her before coming here. We attended the same military academy for a while." I reply casually.

She studies me for a moment before another piece of paper was thrown at her face. Snatching the note she quickly reads it.

"Agh, you're bad luck you know that?" She grumbles. I take the note and read, giggling a little as I finish it. Amber's little 'threat' towards Violette was quite interesting, that girl really does have some issues. Slinging an arm around her shoulders I wave the note in the air.

"Well little Miss Shakespeare lover. Looks like you're stuck with me now." I tease. She groans and puts her head on the table, quietly cursing at me.

Author Note:

Haha Amber got rejected, had to do that. Not much of an Amber fan :P

I hope to get you the next chapter soon and please don't forget to review :)