ah I forgot to mention last chapter, but the inspiration for me to make saya as a stalker to mato was from a fanfiction I read here before called "Bound Black Chain" by Person With Many Aliases. try to read it, it's one of well done BRS fanfics.

While Rock sat and waited for the train to reach her station, she briefly thought back on the recent events that transpired...

First off, she finally met another person from her own world. Now she didn't feel quite so isolated and alone. The only problem was, that it had to be her number 1 target and rival Black Gold Saw, who prefers to just be called "Gold" right now.

Rock had faced off against several other fighters with various abilities, but no one has ever been able best in her in combat. Well, everyone except for Black Gold Saw. For most people, that would be enough to be careful around that person, but it wasn't just that that made her quite a fearful opponent.

Black Gold Saw was also very cunning and intelligent. In truth, Black Gold Saw's strength and power wasn't one of the greatest that Black Rock Shooter had faced, and she'd beaten those guys through tactics and skill, also through reading their character. Black Gold Saw had those as well, which is why Rock wasn't able to beat her and even lost. She was just lucky that Gold hadn't hit any vitals and didn't check to see if she was really dead. Rock gained a scar on that day though, her first scar.

Of course there wasn't really any reason for them to fight in this world, especially as they aren't in their own bodies to begin with. The problem though came with Black Gold Saw's schemes and plans, there's no telling what she's going to do especially if she gets bored.

Then there was Saya Irino, the current host of Black Gold Saw in this world she was in.

Her first impression from their contact was that the girl was awkward and scared, but that could have just been from the result of Rock's intimidation. Nothing concrete to go, aside from Gold's own words.

So the girl was stalker, but that doesn't really say anything except for having an obsession, or maybe just curiosity?

Mato herself seemed to not have any memory of her, at least currently. From what Gold implied though, it sounded like Mato and Saya knew each other, or at least met before. She'd have to look deeper in Mato's memories to see if it is true. For now though, Rock just listened to the whirling of the train's wheels as she waited for her stop.

Dinner was largely uneventful, with her 'mother' Mana working overnight and Hiro apparently having eaten at his friend's house already. So Rock was on her own as well as dinner just being reheated left overs from lunch(curry). After she was done eating, Rock washed her own dish and headed back to her room. Once in her room, Rock went to the bed and laid face up on it.

"I just let the girl on the reigns most of the time as it's bothersome to pretend." Gold's words from earlier came back to her mind.

'So the original host is still within us huh,' she thought. It made sense, as during that time when Rock allowed Mato into her, she was still inside her body and was just letting Mato make the decisions. She didn't end up in this world at that time, so Mato also wouldn't end up in her own world. The realization allowed Rock to relax, knowing that Mato isn't in any danger nor is her own body going on its own.

"But I still cant call out to that girl," she grimaced. Rock could certainly sense Mato, but she cant seem to bring her out just like Gold can with hers. Rock kept trying to focus on their connection but nothing happened. After several minutes, she finally gave up. She was going to have to wait for tomorrow night for Gold's help to do it.

Assuming Gold would really help her of course, she may even make things harder for her.

The next day

"Good morning, Mato," Yomi greeted 'Mato' as she reached the gate.

"Morning," Rock replied back with a yawn.

"Uh, did you sleep well?"

"Ah y-yeah, I was watching this new anime and forgot to check the time..." Rock trailed off, rubbing the back of her head.

In truth, she just wasn't able to sleep well. She was worrying about what Gold might have been doing as well as trying out different things to call up Mato(so that she wouldn't owe Gold any favors).

Yomi just sighed at her excuse. "Well, at least your not staying up over 12," she remarked. "Anyway, lets go to the classroom now," Yomi grabbed Rock's hand and started dragging her into the school.

"Hey wait, what about Yuu?" Rock asked. From the memories, they would always go together after meeting at the campus gate.

"Yuu texted me earlier that she was going to be late," Yomi replied. "Didn't you receive her text?"

Rock flipped her cellphone open, and true enough Yuu did text her:

"I am going to be a little late.

My mom waked up later and

wasn't able to cook breakfast on time.

Just go on ahead.

Oh and they said you can come back to

basketball practice next week.

- Yuu"

"Come on come on," Yomi urged Rock forward into the classroom. They made it into their seats in time before their home room teacher arrived.

"Good morning, students," Gato greeted them. After the class greeted back, he continued, "I have an important announcement to make," he said while fishing out a piece of paper from his folders. "We are having a transfer student in the class starting now."

The entire class started whispering among each other.

"A transfer at this time?"

"I hope its a cute girl."

"Is it a foreigner?"

While all of this was happening, Rock reviewed what she knew about this. Or more specifically, what 'Mato' knew about it.

The general definition was a student from one school being moved to another school for 1 reason or another.

For Mato's own preference though, a transfer student was mysterious and had a secret, something that only the main character could have a hint or the reverse in that this student would know the main character's secret. These would force them to keep an eye on the other. The other times it would be the MC's rival-

'Oh crap, please not her,' she silently pleaded. Even if it was a rather small chance to be true, in her line of work something like this tends to happen.

The teacher directed his attention to the door. "Please come inside and introduce yourself."

Rock held her breath as the door opened and... a short blonde girl came in. The girl's blonde hair was long enough to reach her waist and she had brown eyes. The girl wore their uniform and wore a smile as she greeted them.

"Good morning fellow classmates, I am Izuriha Kagari," she introduced herself. The girl turned and wrote her name on the board before turning back to face them with a smile.

The class welcomed her and some started murmuring to each other, but Rock just ignored them as she sighed in relief. 'Good, it wasn't her,' were her thoughts when she heard Yomi from beside her gasp.

"Kagari?" Yomi had a look of surprise then nervousness in her expression. Rock knew recognition when she saw one, Yomi was definitely familiar with this girl. Rock looked back at the new girl and noted that she was staring at Yomi. Somehow her expression turned... unreadable. Like she was deciding what expression she would show. She seemed to have decided to stick with smiling after a moment.

Rock turned to Yomi. "You know her?"

"Y-yeah, she's my childhood friend..." she trailed off before looking down on her table. Once Rock realized that was all she was getting from her, she turned back to face the transfer student. When she looked again at her face though, Rock felt herself freeze momentarily at the expression.

The girl gave an intense glare at her. It was only a split second, something that most others probably wouldn't notice. Rock noticed it though, not only due to her experience but also since it was right at her. The girl was back to smiling at the entire class.

Her earlier relief turned into a sense of unease. This girl was irritated at her, why she did Rock didn't know.

"Ah Sensei, can I sit beside Yomi?" Kagari pointed her finger at Yomi "She was a friend to me in the past, she'd be a great help in letting me adjust."

Gato glanced at a piece of paper he was holding, likely her file. "Oh yes, the two of you were friends," he replied. "Takanashi-san," he nodded at Yomi. "You're going to be responsible for Izuriha-san."

"A-ah yes," Yomi agreed. She smiled at Kagari, who's smile seemed to have widened. The girl walked towards her new seat beside Yomi, making her 2 tables to Rock's right.

"Okay, now that introductions are done, I would like to start a new topic..." the teacher trailed on and on on his lecture, which Rock just tuned him out as she focused on the new girl. Kagari seemed to have sensed her and she stared right back at her.

Yep this girl seemed have issues with her, with look in her eyes that dared people to look. To Rock, however, that kind of look just keeps provoking her. She continued staring at the girl, unrelenting. The tension was increasing, but she was not gonna back off, no way-

The sound of the door sliding open disrupted her thoughts. "Ah sorry I'm late," came the familiar voice of Yuu. The girl looked around and noticed the new girl. "Um, who are you?"

Oh this was gonna be a long day...

so here we are, another new character appears :D

like I said before, while the setting is same as in the OVA, there would be elements im taking from the other works. dont expect me to introduce another character every chapter though, this will slow down as we build the characters.

so again, please read and review. you can also give me ideas for the story.