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This is dedicated to my friend and partner-in-crime, Patty.

A/N: Here's Chapter 5! Oh, and thanks to sweet-impact for reviewing. Incidentally, I don't know how to reply to a review (I'm such a n00b, forgive me), so I'm just gonna say that I will definitely do something regarding the SOS Brigade. As to how much, I'm not gonna say yet, because it will depend on how the plot will go.

Chapter has been delayed due to schoolwork… Curse you, schoolwork!

Title: The Origin of Koizumi Itsuki

Synopsis:

He was. And that was what he knew. He didn't know why. But he was chosen. Koizumi Itsuki searches for the reason why he was.

"…you possess the curious ability to connect with Suzumiya-san's memories."

So that was it. The visions and dreams I've been seeing were hers.

"What's so special about that?"

"It seems that this ability is unique to you. None of the members of the Agency have been able to access Suzumiya-san's mind as of yet."

We walked over to the car.

"Wait. You said that you all had visions of Haruhi Suzumiya. Why am I such an exceptional case?"

"Unlike you, we have no constant bond with her mind. For some unknown reason, you were chosen and given such abilities."

The car rounded the corner, and we have arrived in front of my house.

The ride ends here, I suppose?

"Not quite. If anything, you could say it's just the beginning."

I got off the car, and just when I was about to close the door, Number 12 looked up and said:

"I'll be giving you three days to think about whether or not to join us. I will return on the third night, right about the same time I picked you up tonight."

"Why do I get the feeling that my three-day leave is not by coincidence?"

"Ah, that. Truth be told, I figured it was rather… a convenient deadline. Anyway, weigh your options carefully. Good evening."

And with that, he closed the car door, zooming out of sight.

I looked at my watch: 3:00 AM. In a matter of five hours, I had just been involved in something serious.

As serious as the fate of the world.

Should I believe all this crap Number 12 had just told me? There is no way a young girl right around my age could be able to do such things.

Not to mention that there is no way a young boy my age could be involved in some potentially universe-altering phenomena.

Let alone that I was a "Chosen One" of some sort.

Deciding not to think about this all, I went back into my room and pulled up my pajamas.

"It's late. Better get some shut-eye."

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"Why?"

Where's that crying sound coming from?

"I am not…"

Why are you crying?

"I can't be…"

Haruhi Suzumiya?

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"Oi, Koizumi! What are you doing here in school today?"

"It's none of your business, Tamaru."

Lunch time. I went to school against the orders of the nurse and had to present myself in good health to everyone, when in truth, I was still feeling a bit drowsy after last night's ordeal.

"Whoa Grumpy, where's the other six dwarves?" he laughed.

"I do not find this funny at all. What kind of prank are you pulling on me?"

"Prank? I do not understand at all." He said, smiling irritably.

All that ESP stuff, the Agency, those Celestials, Closed Space…

"Ah… That wasn't all a joke, Koizumi-kun. It was real! You saw the Celestials!"

"It could've been a trick with fancy lighting."

"Say what you will, Koizumi, but seeing as Number 12 has approached you, and has shown you everything, I recommend that you believe in these kind of stuff for once."

"I'm sorry, Tamaru, but you have to see where I'm coming from."

"I understand that, but what more proof do you need?"

"I think he needs to be able to use his powers himself."

The two of us turned around.

Sonou Mori?

"Oh, I know you! Sonou Mori, of class 1-4! You were the one I ran into standing outside the nurse's office yesterday. Waiting for Koizumi-kun, I suppose?"

Her cheeks went bright red. Great going Tamaru, is embarrassing a girl your latest pick-up tactic?

"I-It-It's not what y-you think!" Mori rambled.

"Ignore him, Mori-san. This goof's been messing with people's heads a lot lately."

"Hey! What was that about, eh?" Tamaru replied, rubbing his palm against my head.

"Who gave you permission to do that?!?"

Amidst the chaos, Sonou Mori giggled.

"You two look like really close friends."

"Oh, yeah, Koizumi-kun and I are really close…" Tamaru smiled, putting an arm around my shoulder. Apparently, he does not know the meaning of personal space.

Anyway, Mori-san, what brought you here?

"Well, aside from hearing you went to school despite the school nurse's orders…"

A gust of wind blew through her pigtails.

"I… felt that something was troubling you. And I want to talk to you about it…"

"Is it about ESP?"

It was Yutaka Tamaru who spoke up.

"I guess I could tell both of you about it…" he motioned for us to come closer.

Mori and I leaned closer.

"But that would ruin all the fun!" he stated jovially.

What a load of bullcrap, Tamaru.

"Kidding aside, I could tell you no more, no less, than what you already know." His eyes narrowed. "I have just been recently inducted into the Agency. You can confirm that I am telling the truth, Mori-san. I know you can read minds."

He stood up.

"Well, I think we need to head back to class now. Lunch break's almost over. C'mon, Itsu-chan!"

"Hey, don't give me stupid nicknames!"

As we left, I thought I saw Sonou Mori's eyes widened as if she discovered something.

"And if we square both sides of the equation, we will see that…"

Somehow, I am not in the mood to listen to class. The teacher keeps droning on and on about equations involving three unknowns. I've had this lesson one too many times before in one of the other schools I've enrolled in.

"Where are you?"

"What?"

"Mister Koizumi, is there anything wrong? Of course, squaring both sides of the equation will remove the radical sign."

"I am here…"

Flashes of light. I felt like someone was playing old films in my head. There were faint images and a mixture of different voices, sounds, and sensations.

"Oi, Koizumi! Are you allright?"

I don't know. I don't know anymore. I couldn't tell where I am or what was going on. I needed to run. Yes, that would be the best thing to do.

"Koizumi, where are you going?"

Run. Just run away.

But to where?

"I am here…"

I don't know. I don't know.

Is this insanity? Running endlessly to nowhere?

"Make it stop!"

"I could not. But we could help you."

Panting, I looked up to see Number 12 standing in front of me.

"It seems that your connection to Haruhi Suzumiya is stronger than what we initially thought. We could train you to control the influx of memories and thoughts she sends to your mind."

"You can help me make this stop?"

"We can only help you to control it."

"I'd take anything, a temporary cure, anything."

"So does that mean you're affirming to join?"

Would joining some shady organization be worth it? As far as I could tell, this is no longer a prank or joke. This was as real as it could get. If it's the only way to make it stop, then…

"Yes."

"Well then, Itsuki Koizumi, from now on, you are a member of the Agency." Number 12 proclaimed. "Come, I shall train you to learn to keep her thoughts at bay."

I was just a teenage boy. I don't know whether this is the right decision. I could not tell what will happen from now onward. But all I wanted right now more than anything was to make sure that I won't go insane.

A/N: Whew. Glad I finished that chapter. Sorry for not updating in a long time. I really have no intention of abandoning this story. Jaa!