Disclaimer: I do not own Haruhi Suzumiya and/or Inception or anything related.
A/N: ZukoHaliwell, thanks for reviewing! : ) Here's my answer to that: As much as possible, I try avoiding making up original characters. ;)
Cobb introduced himself as "Mr. Cobb" not "Cobb-sensei" or "Cobb-san", so they pronounce it like "mish-ta Ka-bu".
Also, is it Yusuf or Yusef? I don't know, but after "extracting some information" from reliable sources, I'll just stick to Yusef. ;)
WARNING: If you have not seen Inception yet, then go see it before you read this. It goes without saying that there will be MAJOR SPOILERS for the movie.
Also, for this fic, I assume that Cobb got back to reality. Screw whether the top falls in the end, I've got fanfiction.
Title: The Inception of Haruhi Suzumiya
Synopsis:
Dom Cobb thought that his life as an extractor was over. He didn't realize that while he was no longer an extractor, he would be asked to become an inceptor. And his first target after the Fischer job? A girl named Haruhi Suzumiya.
Chapter 4: The Adviser
After the introduction of the new English teacher in Class 1-5, the day proceeded as normal in North High. It was a rather gloomy afternoon for Kyon, who was making his way towards the clubroom in a usual manner. The Algebra quiz didn't exactly go well for him today, but he suspected that if it hadn't been moved to fifth period, his quiz score would be far lower than what it was. For this, he made a mental note to thank Mr. Cobb for switching time slots.
As he reached the clubroom door, he stopped to knock, and upon hearing no answer, he assumed that it was alright to enter.
When we opened the door, the sight of Mikuru Asahina, nonetheless in her usual maid outfit greeted him.
"Oh, Kyon-kun! Welcome!" She greeted him with a smile.
Kyon acknowledged her smile. For him, it was the only consolation he got from putting up with Haruhi's whims. He watched as the meek time-traveler made her way to the stove to heat some water.
He then turned to the other occupant of the room, who was seated on one corner, beside the window, reading yet another book. Kyon noticed that this time, she was reading a foreign book in some language he wasn't familiar with.
Well, that's to be expected, Kyon thought, after all, it is Yuki Nagato we're talking about.
As if to reply to his thoughts, the humanoid interface slowly lifted her head from what she was reading and looked at Kyon. It all happened in such a silent manner, that before Kyon even got to say anything to her, her eyes were back, absorbed to what she was reading again.
Kyon looked at the title of the book she was reading: it seemed that she was reading a copy of Dante's Inferno.
He was about to inquire about the book when another person arrived in the clubroom.
This person was tall, had a cheery smile permanently plastered upon his face, and greeted everyone in the clubroom jovially. Itsuki Koizumi waved at Kyon, placing his bag on the table.
The esper has finally arrived, Kyon thought.
Kyon made his way to the usual chair he sits on. Facing Koizumi, he spoke.
"Haruhi was looking for you yesterday."
"Ah." Koizumi replied. "My apologies. An emergency back home came up."
Watching Koizumi's eyes closely, Kyon could tell that by 'home', Koizumi actually meant 'The Agency'.
Koizumi must've noticed this look that Kyon gave him, and chuckled.
"Ah, I guess it can't be helped. Of course, this has something to do with Suzumiya-san. However, we have discussed the matter in the meeting, and I assure you, that we've got this particular situation covered." Koizumi said, making his usual hand gestures.
"I do hope so, 'coz right now, Haruhi's pretty pissed that you missed yesterday's meeting." Kyon stated flatly.
Again, Koizumi flashed Kyon one of those smiles.
"I have talked to Suzumiya-san about that, and while she understood the situation, she still gave me a penalty."
"I hope it's a week of treating us all to the café. I don't want to pay for anything at all." Kyon said.
"Ah, yes, she did ask me to treat all of you to the café… for the weekend." Koizumi replied.
Damn it. Kyon thought. Why does Haruhi go easy on this guy, but not me?
Koizumi shrugged his shoulders.
"Well…" He continued, "Suzumiya-san said she has a surprise for the brigade today."
"Yes. She was so excited about that during second period. Then she disappeared during lunch time."
"I wonder what it could be?" Koizumi wondered, as the door opened with such a formidable 'blag'.
"Ya-hoo!"
Upon hearing this call that strangely resembled Native American Indians calling home after a triumphant hunt, Mikuru Asahina, shivered involuntarily in her place. This scene was very, very similar to the time when she was forced to wear a bunny suit to advertise the SOS Brigade.
And why wouldn't she be flinching?
Standing on the doorway was none other than SOS Brigade's Leader and founder. The infamous Haruhi Suzumiya. Her face shone with such happiness, Kyon was sure that she was up to another harebrained scheme.
As soon as Haruhi made her first step into the clubroom, it was clear that she was not alone.
And who did the Brigade Leader drag into this haven of strange individuals?
"Mr. Cobb?" Kyon and Koizumi said in unison.
Their english teacher, Dom Cobb, stood at the doorway with a smile.
"Hello there. Ms. Suzumiya talked to me this afternoon. Are you, by any chance, the SOS Brigade?" he inquired.
"Y-yes…"
It was Mikuru Asahina who answered, looking at Mr. Cobb with wide eyes. Kyon looked at Yuki Nagato. The alien had stopped reading and was looking at the newcomer. Koizumi's eyes shifted slightly.
There must be something odd with this one, Kyon thought.
"Ah. I see." spoke, "Well, your honorable Brigade Leader here has summoned me for your meeting today, although I can't help but wonder why I was called here…"
"Don't worry, Mr. Cobb! Everything will be made clear soon!" Haruhi yelled with enthusiasm.
Clearing her throat, Haruhi pointed to Mr. Cobb and said,
"May I welcome the SOS Brigade's Faculty Adviser, Mr. Dom Cobb!"
Everyone, including Mr. Cobb, seemed to be surprised by this news.
Apparently, Mr. Cobb doesn't know what he's getting into. Kyon thought.
"Faculty Adviser?" Mr. Cobb said. "What exactly does a Faculty Adviser for the SOS Brigade do?"
"Well…" Haruhi began. "The SOS Brigade Faculty Adviser is a cut above advisers for the other clubs!"
Haruhi started pacing around the room, waving her pointing finger in circles.
"The SOS Brigade Faculty Adviser is the most revered position! You will have the chance to explore the universe's mysteries, discover the world's secrets! You would be the most envied teacher in entire Japan—no—even the entire world!"
"Big words." Kyon said. "So, does that mean that Mr. Cobb will be tagging along in all our 'activities'?"
"Of course he will!" Haruhi stated matter-of-factly "The SOS Brigade needs an educated scholar to validate our finds!"
"Assuming we have 'finds'." Kyon whispered.
Paying no heed to Kyon's grumbling, Haruhi grabbed a marker and wrote on the whiteboard.
"I've always wanted to go abroad for a Mystery Hunt! Seeing as that won't be possible right now-"
"I'll arrange it." Came from Mr. Cobb.
The SOS Brigade looked at him in amazement.
"That won't be necessary, Mr. Cobb." Koizumi suddenly piped up. "I'll have to contact some relatives to get us a flight next week."
"Don't worry, Mr. Koizumi. I have an associate who owns an airline. It should be easy enough to get an overseas flight." Cobb continued, "He's Japanese, and a good friend of mine. He'll be flying to America this weekend, and I think he won't mind if we tag along."
"All right! Then it's settled!" Haruhi exclaimed. "We'll be going on an International Mystery Tour this weekend!"
"That was strange." Kyon said.
"Ah. It would appear so. It would appear that my place as the event-provider is being taken by Mr. Cobb." Koizumi replied.
The SOS Brigade had finished the meeting early, with Mr. Cobb assuring them that he will take care of the accommodations, even excusing them from class if ever the trip went over the weekend. They were walking home together, Haruhi dragging poor Mikuru in front, with Nagato, Koizumi and Kyon bringing up the rear.
"Well, getting a Faculty Adviser really wasn't part of my initial plan when I founded the SOS Brigade. But now, I see the benefits we could get! Mikuru-chan, isn't this great?" Haruhi cried, tugging Mikuru's hand.
"Uh… Y-yeah… I-I guess…" the time-traveler replied.
"Tell me," Kyon whispered to Nagato "Is Mr. Cobb not an ordinary human?"
Nagato blinked and then replied in monotone:
"His genetic composition is no different from that of an ordinary human's."
"Then, he's as normal as I am?" Kyon asked.
"He does not possess any supernatural powers." Nagato replied.
"Koizumi." Kyon bluntly asked, "Is he related to your Agency? He seemed so eager to please this request of Haruhi's."
"Oh, no. I assure you. If this was part of our Agency's plans, I'd definitely be informed."
Not to mention that Mr. Cobb's arrival was a bit too much like Koizumi's. Kyon wondered.
"But still…" Koizumi interrupted. "There's just something about him that I can't put my finger on… Mr. Cobb appeared all too sudden. I'm not sure if he is affiliated with any of the factions involved in the observation of Suzumiya-san… But I'm sure he won't be much of a problem, even if he did try to do something. After all, Nagato-san has assured us that he is a normal human after all."
Koizumi shrugged his shoulders and replied,
"Well, in any case, we should still keep an eye on him, especially if he tries to do something during the trip. We wouldn't want any harm to come to Suzumiya-san."
Kyon looked up to the sky. There was no sign of anything wrong going to happen.
But, from experience, Kyon knew that that was what it always seemed whenever something big will happen.
A/N: Whew! Nothing much in this chapter, I guess! Thanks to those who read my humble story! R&R!
In the next chapter:
"You know, I still don't see why we're infiltrating a sixteen-year old's mind." Eames piped. "Rich businessmen, powerful CEOs, the president of a country… But what's so special about this schoolgirl? Do you want her in your harem?"
"Mr. Eames," Saito growled with his Japanese accent "I assure you that I have no interest in putting myself in illicit affairs particularly with a high school girl. I am not interested in lolicon."
"Loli-what?" Arthur asked. "Enlighten us. Why this girl?"
"This girl, Haruhi Suzumiya is the Prime Dreamer."
"Prime Dreamer?" Cobb asked.
"Her subconscious can alter reality."
"You can't find another Architect, can you?"
"Ariadne, what are you doing here?"
"Cobb, I'm here to be your Architect once more."
"Ariadne."
"You took me in the first time. So why can't you take me with you in this job?"
"Because I—"