A/N: Hi. Basically, enjoy.

[Enter The Shadows]

Chapter 3

- Detention -

"Why don't you just shut up and eat, stupid cat?"

"BECAUSE I HATE LEEKS, YA DAMN RAT!"

"I don't see why that's a problem."

"WOULD YOU EAT SOMETHING YOU DON'T LIKE?!"

"If someone had put a lot of effort into making it for me, yes."

"WHY CAN'T YOU EVER JUST SHUT UP?!"

"I could ask you the same question."

"That's it!"

Kyo abruptly stood from his seat at the table, kicking his chair back in the process. It fell with a loud clatter to the floor, and the noise made Tohru jump slightly, while Shigure sweat-dropped.

"Here it comes~" The dog sang, as Kyo turned to face Yuki, who was still calmly sitting at the table, eating his meal. "Please, don't break anything this time, okay boys?"

"You've pissed me off for the last time!" The cat had barely even heard Shigure's request, and he raised his fist, preparing to hit Yuki square in the jaw- the source of all his stupid words. "I'm going to make sure you can't speak for at least a month!"

The fist went soaring through the air, and Tohru and Shigure gasped as they watched, because this time, it almost made contact.

Almost, made contact.

Yuki closed his eyes and carefully wiped his mouth clean with a napkin, Kyo's fist held tightly in his free hand.

He stood up shortly afterwards, easily avoiding the cat's second fist as well.

There was a moment of complete silence where the two cousins locked eyes, Kyo looking pissed as all hell and Yuki looking rather ticked himself.

"When will you learn to stop ruining a perfectly good breakfast?" The rat asked, right before turning and hauling Kyo over his shoulder, slamming him into the wall.

"Uhh," Tohru sounded in the background, rather nervous. "Please, don't fight-"

Kyo was back to his feet in seconds, and was now grappling with Yuki. Their arms were both shaking from the effort of holding each other back. Yuki grit his teeth like Kyo did, but tried his best to answer back to Tohru calmly.

"I'm sorry Miss Honda, but I'm afraid I'm not the one who started it."

"You're the one always starting things, stupid rat!" Kyo bellowed. "Because you're so god-damn annoying!"

Yuki successfully head-butted the other boy, essentially shutting him up for the time being. As Kyo stumbled backwards, Yuki stood up straight and rearranged his uniform. He cleared his throat and spoke clearly;

"I have to be at the school early for a Student Council meeting, so we had better get going."

Kyo straightened up as well, his cheeks flushed angrily and his fists clenched. "SHUT UP! You aren't leaving until we finish this!"

Shigure chuckled and took a sip from his tea. Tohru stood up, nervously looking between the two rivals, not knowing what to do anymore.

And Yuki just sighed like this was the most bothersome thing in the world.

"Alright." He let out the word in one quick breath, before his violet eyes met with Kyo's own chocolate-red gaze.

The cat smirked, getting into a fighting stance. "Damn rat. I won't lose this time!"

Not much less than five seconds later, Kyo was passed out on the floor, a bunch of leeks stuffed into his mouth. Yuki was standing over him with his arms crossed rather confidently.

"Well," He gave a small smile, turning around to grab his bag and walk out the door. "at least I won't have to worry about missing out on my meeting at school."

Tohru looked uneasily down at Kyo, and then back at Yuki who was waiting for her by the door. She looked rather frazzled and unsure of what to do, until Shigure piped up.

"Don't worry about a thing Tohru, I'm sure Kyo will wake up soon enough and you'll see him at school later on." He scratched the back of his head, laughing. "Why not just head out with Yuki for now?"

The brunette looked back to Yuki, who offered her a smile. "Well, Miss Honda?"

With one last apologetic look at a semi-conscious Kyo, Tohru turned and exited the home with Yuki.

{Much later on, middle of school hours, Kyo's POV}

"Dammit!"

I don't care if anyone heard me cursing so loud. Today was a day that called for a whole list of indecent language, if you ask me!

I've been wandering around in the halls of the school for a while now. Hell, I wasn't up to staying in the classroom for much longer, so of course I sneaked out. I'm just sick of that stupid teacher's dirty looks that she kept sending me- it wasn't my fault I was so late to school! IT'S ALL THAT DAMN RAT'S FAULT!

And now- just my luck- the stupid water fountain just exploded all over my uniform!

Grumbling, with water dripping all down my front, and a little along my bangs, I spin around and trudge in the opposite direction, aiming for the boy's locker room. It's stupid, but I'll just have to wear my gym clothes for the rest of the day.

Unfortunately, I bump into something along the way. I was so caught up in my unhappiness that I wasn't really paying attention to where I was stomping around.

Even more unfortunately, it was actually someone, that I just bumped into. I realize this when a high-pitched, hellish wail meets my sensitive ears.

"Kyo Sohma! Just what do you think you're doing outside of class?!"

I hate this new teacher! It's that one with the annoying voice and even more disgustingly strict personality. But it's not just her that bugs me- it's any teacher... actually, any kind of authority, if I were to really admit it.

My response to this demon of a woman is a low growl, all I bother to manage with my face still hidden beneath my stupid, damp bangs sticking to my forehead.

"And... WHY are you all wet? Did you pull some kind of prank? ...WELL?"

I glare upwards at this teacher in front of me, that woman with her pointy nose and that idiotic look of expectation always on her face. I make sure to give her an especially lethal glare. "It's none of your damn business, so leave me the hell alone!"

I try, at this point in the conversation, to shove my way past her, still in need of a dry pair of clothes- but an iron-like grip on my arm stops me. I turn back around in annoyance.

"Young man, that's detention for you! After school, four-o-clock, and you had better be there or else!"

{End of school, Naomi's POV}

"Miss Fukunaga, could I speak with you for a moment?"

A few students titter as I make my way to the front of the room with a gloomy expression on my face. I would have glared at my idiotic classmates, if I didn't feel so drained of energy. Last night had been awful. Ritsuki had lectured me (eh-hem- actually, he yelled at me and told me what a worthless piece of shit I was) until late into the evening. I might have gotten, three hours of sleep, tops.

"Yes?" I ask my sensei in a low tone, once I'm standing in front of his desk.

I see the middle-aged man sweat-drop in discomfort, but nonetheless he manages to smile at me. "Would you mind staying late after school today? You still haven't turned in that homework from a few days ago... or the work from yesterday... and in order to catch up with the rest of the class-"

"I can't do that." I already turn towards the door where the other students are still filing out. "I have to go home right away."

"Is it an emergency?"

"Not exactly-"

"Well then. Miss Fukunaga."

"Shit." I mutter under my breath. When he spoke like that, with that stern tone of voice, it was one of those very rare occasions where he meant serious business.

"Yes?" I sigh.

I can sense him looking at me still, probably with narrowed eyes. "What I said, wasn't a suggestion. Go to the detention room this instant, and finish off your homework. I want it all on my desk tomorrow morning- including tonight's work as well."

I straighten up, tucking my bangs behind my right ear out of nervous irritation. Well, my uncles are going to kill me for not coming home straight away, like I promised that I would today- I promised I'd be there right after school... but then again, did I have much of a choice, what with my teacher making me stay after school? Maybe they'd understand if I showed them the work I'll get done... if I actually do get the work done. I should at least try.

Turning around, I grab all the worksheets from sensei and then leave the room, heading for the detention center.

A/N: So, ya like it so far? Guess these chapters are kind of short. Maybe they'll become a bit longer- that'd probably be a good idea.

Next chapter, should give the plot a bit of a kick-start. I think.

I'd ask you to review, but I don't know what good that will do. Hey though, if you like what you read, then review the fic! Be a gentleman! And/or lady.

-Lyn-