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Chapter 2
Kagome abruptly departed from the balcony and reappeared in the small dorm room with a hand pressed against her rapidly beating heart—or at least the organ would be beating if she had a physical body. Once she was calm, she slowly moved her hand to her side and let out a deep, calming breath. Her mind was racing from her sudden encounter with the brunet student just moments before. It was her first instance of actual human contact she experienced with someone other than younger brother for some time.
'Judai-san,' she recalled, 'He said his name is Judai-san.'
Kagome pursed her lips together in thought. 'Why could he see me? Was it just a fluke, or did he know what I really am?' When Judai spoke to her, it didn't seem like he realized she didn't have a physical form until she vanished. And, because she departed so suddenly, she did not see his reaction after she disappeared. For all she knew, he could have thought he just imagined her and disregarded her appearance all together by now.
'Just who is that boy?' Kagome wondered and looked the curtain covered window next to the door. She slowly inched towards it. 'One look won't hurt. Just to see if he's still there.'
Without warning, Kagome halted when she heard a mellow, teasing voice speaking behind her. "You snuck out again, Kagome-sama."
Kagome jumped in the air and turned to face her addresser. She glared at the monk clothed in purple and black robes standing in front of her wearing a mischievous grin.
"You scared me! Did you really have to do that?" she asked accusingly.
"Well?" Miroku urged her, ignoring her question, "Did anything happen during your midnight excursion?"
"Nothing," Kagome replied sheepishly and began nervously twisting her skirt in her hands. Miroku frowned; she looked far too guilty for Miroku's liking.
"And what exactly was this nothing that made you react this way?" Miroku asked suspiciously. Kagome sighed; there was no hiding anything from him. She had to tell him before he found out about Judai on his own.
'If that boy really spotted me, it's only a matter of time before he sees Miroku-san,' Kagome thought.
"I was standing on the balcony, and someone saw me," she quietly admitted.
Miroku's eyes widened considerably. He wasn't expecting to hear that. "Are you certain that is the case? Perhaps this person was merely looking through you; it has happened before. Don't jump to conclusions." Kagome vigorously shook her head.
"It wasn't like that, Miroku-san. He reached out to me," Kagome insisted, her fists curling at her sides, "And he spoke to me."
"Did he now?" Miroku questioned, astonished, "This is an interesting development. If we're not careful, it could mean trouble." He looked to Sota as he rested on the bottom bunk of the three stacked beds. "Shall we tell Sota-san about it?"
"No way," Kagome replied with a firm shake of her head, "He needs to concentrate on more important things than this right now. Just leave this to me; there's no need to get him or the others involved."
Miroku sighed; he personally knew just how persistent the girl in front of him was. There was no dissuading her from her decision now that she made it perfectly clear.
"I suppose you're right; he doesn't need to know just yet." Miroku stepped forward placed a comforting hand on Kagome's shoulder. "But we need to be more careful when we appear in case others at this academy share that boy's ability. You can handle this issue, but don't intentionally seek him out. I believe it would be best to we keep ourselves hidden."
Kagome looked like she was about to argue but quickly relented; Miroku did have a point. "Alright. I promise I won't."
Miroku grinned and playfully patted Kagome's raven head. "That's my good girl!"
Kagome groaned and butted Miroku's hand away with her head. "I am not an animal!"
"You could have fooled me," Miroku replied innocently, "You certainly hiss like a feline when you're provoked." He ducked when she threw a punch with her transparent fist.
"Nice, kitty!" Miroku teased her while dodging her blows.
"I'll show you a kitty!" Kagome growled.
The sound of amused chuckles caused the two to jump apart. They looked and saw Sota's smiling face as he sat up in his bed.
"You two still up?" he asked them jokingly.
"I'm sorry," Kagome amended, sheepishly rubbing the back of her neck, "Were we being too loud?"
"I didn't hear a thing," Sota replied with a shrug of his shoulders, "I have big plans for tomorrow as you should already know. I was feeling a little restless and wasn't sleeping well to begin with."
"What?" Kagome questioned quietly, "You're going to start so soon?"
Miroku nodded in agreement. "Kagome-sama has a point. We arrived here only hours ago. Shouldn't we lay low for a while before we make such a big move?"
Sota shook his head. "I don't think so; we should get started as soon as possible. To get what I want, I need to gain the faculty's and the students' favor. Cronos-sensei is already taken with me, and my test scores are still fresh on everyone's mind. Now is the best time to act."
"I suppose it's a logical choice when you put it that way," Miroku commented.
"I'm going to need your logic when I speak with the chancellor in the morning," Sota replied with a grin, "I don't think he'll be as easy to win over as Cronos-sensei." He chuckled. "I have to admit that he wasn't that much of a challenge for you."
"You don't have anything to worry about. Miroku-san is a master manipulator," Kagome mentioned with a slight giggle, "As long as you follow his advice, we'll have nothing to worry about."
"Kagome-sama!" Miroku exclaimed with a dramatic gasp and a hand over his heart, "I would never stoop so low as to intentionally deceive others! What I exhibit are merely skills I needed to develop for my survival."
Kagome rolled her eyes. "Sure. Everyone knows that being a con artist is the first subject covered in Survival 101."
"You speak as though you haven't picked up skills from me over during this ordeal," Miroku remarked with a pout, "I'd say that by now you're my loyal and willing disciple."
"The only things I can learn from you are smooth talking and perverseness," Kagome answered with a snort.
"Okay, you guys," Sota scolded the two spectral forms, "Quiet down and get some rest for tomorrow." He jerked his thumb to the two bunks on top of his. "My roommates may be knocked out for the night, but, if they decide to wake up anytime soon, I'd rather not look like I'm talking to myself."
"Of course," Miroku replied with a low, respectful bow. It was easy to tell from the playful tone in his voice that he was only teasing.
"Shall we depart then, my dear lady?" he asked Kagome courteously, offering her his palm, "Lest we tarnish our honorable duelist's reputation."
"You go ahead," Kagome answered with a smile, "I'll be right behind you in a minute." Miroku nodded before his form disappeared, leaving the two siblings alone.
"You should get some rest too," Kagome told to her younger brother, "You obviously have a lot planned for the next few days. Don't wear yourself out so soon."
Sota smiled bitterly. "You're in no position to worry about me anymore. I'm taking care of you now, Nee-chan."
Kagome gave a bittersweet grin of her own in return. "You are, aren't you? I don't know where we'd all be without you."
"I'm here now, so you don't need to worry about anything like that ever again," Sota stated sternly, his face hardening and his lips tightening in a thin line. Kagome flinched; she didn't like seeing such an expression on her sweet, younger brother's face. He wasn't the cute little boy who'd climbed into her bed at night asking her to chase the nightmares away anymore.
"You're right," she remarked somberly, and Sota smiled once more.
"Now get some rest, Nee-chan," he told her gently, "I need you at peak performance."
"I know," Kagome stated wistfully, "Goodnight, Sota."
"Night."
When Kagome disappeared just like Miroku before her, Sota lied back down on his bed with his hands folded behind his head. It didn't take long for him to succumb to slumber once more.
-O0o0O-
"I'm telling you," Judai firmly insisted, "I really did see a duel spirit last night." He was seated at his usual table in the mess hall next to Hayato and Sho having breakfast. Jun was sitting at the opposite end, trying to ignore them.
"Come on, Judai-kun," Hayato replied, "I think we'd remember seeing a card like that before."
"You were probably tired and imaging things," Sho suggested.
Hayato snorted before taking another bite of his omelet. "Judai-kun tired? Not likely."
"But I saw her!" Judai claimed, "So did Winged Kuriboh." Despite the added testimony of the furry duel monster, Hayato and Sho didn't seem more convinced than before. Judai frowned. He thought Hayato would believe him; Judai suspected he also could see duel spirits. He continued pouting for a few seconds before his expression brightened considerably.
"Hey, Manjoume!" he called down the length of the table.
"It's 'Manjoume-san'!" Jun answered without looking at him, "What is it now, dropout?"
"I saw a duel spirit last night after the transfers showed up. Did you notice any hanging around the dorms?" he asked. Jun huffed and turned away, but Judai wasn't deterred.
"She's really pretty with long black hair and big, bright blue eyes," Judai continued enthusiastically as he pictured the petite duel monster in his mind's eye, "And she wore a school uniform, a white top with a red tie around the collar and a green miniskirt." Jun turned and stared at Judai incredulously.
"Are you sure you weren't just having wet dream?" he asked dryly before finishing his breakfast.
"Manjoume-san!" Sho shouted, his cheeks ablaze, "That's totally inappropriate!" The black Slifer ignored the reprimand.
Hayato shrugged. "Sounds like it was some dream."
"Not you too, Hayato-kun!" Sho exclaimed, growing redder in the face.
The conversation between the four students ceased when Sota passed by their table, walking to the trash can with his tray in his hands. Judai grinned when he caught sight of the raven duelist.
"Hey, Higurashi!" he shouted to gain his attention, "Over here!"
"Judai-kun!" Sho reprimanded, "Don't be so rude!"
Sota paused for a brief moment without turning around. "I'm sorry, but I can't talk right now. I'm in a hurry." He dumped the contents of his tray in the garbage can before exiting the dining hall.
"He's not much of a people person," Hayato commented.
"I wonder what's up with him," Sho thought aloud.
"Well, let's go after him and find out!" Judai suggested.
"Aniki, wait!" Sho shouted, but the Slifer already shot out of his seat, leaving his tray on the table. Before leaving the small dining hall, he reached over and grabbed Jun by the collar of his black jacket, tugging him along behind him.
"What the hell are you doing?" Jun shouted indignantly, trying to squirm out of Judai's hold.
"I'm making sure you don't fall behind!" Judai answered, giving Jun's collar another playful pull. He turned to Hayato and Sho, who remained seated at the lunch table. "Come on, guys! I can't drag you all with me!" The two teens sighed before dumping theirs, Judai's, and Jun's trays and following their friend outside.
"But I don't want to go with you losers!" Jun protested.
"Sure you do!" Judai responded with a large grin, "I know you want to see Higurashi's duel spirits just as much as we do."
"I do not!"
-O0o0O-
Sota confidently walked down the halls of Duel Academy to his destination, Cronos's office. The eccentric professor pointed it out to him the other night when he showed Sota around the academy. Sota knew he'd be there before class started, preparing his notes. When he reached the door, he knocked twice.
"Come in," Cronos stated curtly. Sota opened the door and confidently walked inside.
"Buongiorno, Sota-san!" Cronos greeted him amiably when he looked up from his desk, "What can I do for you?"
"Hello, Cronos-sensei," Sota replied with a short bow, "I wanted to speak with you before class. I hope I'm not interrupting; I'm certain you're very busy."
"Nonsense!" he responded with a slight wave of his hand, "I'm always available for students who need me. What do you need?"
"I have a few questions for you, sensei," Sota answered after taking a seat in front of Cronos's desk, "I heard about one of this year's freshmen students who also scored exceptionally well on the written entrance exam like I did."
"Yes," Cronos replied with a nod of his head, "His name is Misawa Daichi-san, a Ra Yellow student."
"Do you think it would be possible for a duel to be arranged between me and him?" Sota asked.
"A duel?" Cronos repeated curiously.
"Yes," Sota stated, "I understand that dorm switch exams are scheduled later in the semester. I only wanted to suggest a friendly duel between us with no strings attached." He smiled knowingly. "I'm sure it'll be an event the entire academy will enjoy watching."
"That's certainly an idea," Cronos said thoughtfully, "We'll have to run it by Samejima-sensei first. Once we get his approval, leave filling out the duel request forms to me."
"Do you mind if we ask him right now?" Sota chuckled as the puzzled look on Cronos's face. "Pardon my enthusiasm, but I'd like to get this underway as soon as possible."
"Of course! The sooner we get this out of the way, the better." Cronos quickly stood from his seat and walked out of his office with Sota following closely behind him. It didn't take long before they reached Samejima's office. Cronos and Sota entered the room without knocking.
"Cronos-sensei," Samejima addressed the instructor after his impromptu intrusion in his office. He quickly noticed the student behind him wearing the Slifer Red jacket. "Don't tell me you're disciplining students before your lecture starts?"
"Of course not!" Cronos exclaimed and stepped aside to reveal Sota, "This bright, young scholar just so happens to have a novel idea I thought you'd like to hear."
"Is that so?" Samejima questioned. He was understandably skeptical upon seeing Cronos with a Slifer, but he remembered Sota from the night before. He treated him cordially before, and there wasn't any reason to believe Cronos was there to issue a punishment.
"Certainly!" Cronos replied, "Sota-san, if you would please explain?"
"Hello, Chancellor," Sota greeted, "I wanted to know if there could be a school duel arranged between myself and Misawa Daichi-san, the top scorer of this year's incoming freshmen."
"A school duel?" Samejima asked, "Whatever for?"
Sota grinned. "Only friendly competition between peers. I think it would be interesting to see how the two of us rank against each other considering our test scores."
"That would be an interesting match to see," Samejima conceded, "Cronos-sensei, ask Daichi-san if he will agree to the duel and have Sota-san fill out the appropriate paperwork to turn into my office. If all goes well, the duel could be scheduled as early as tomorrow."
"Naturalmente, signore!" Cronos replied, beaming proudly at the new addition to the academy.
Sota bowed low at his waist. "Thank you for this opportunity, Samejima-sensei. I really appreciate it."
"You're welcome," Samejima replied with a smile, "Now you two get to class; the lecture's already a few minutes late."
"Sì, signore! Right away," Cronos said before taking his leave. Sota bowed at Samejima and left, wearing a confident smirk.
'I suspected he'd agree, but I didn't think it would be that easy,' the Slifer thought, his grin growing, 'Everything should go according to plan after Misawa agrees to the duel.' He placed a hand on his deck box attached to his belt. 'After that, all I have to do is pick the right cards to use. Misawa won't know what he's gotten into once he stands up against me.'
-O0o0O-
"Judai-kun," Hayato called out to the wayward Osiris. Judai stopped and turned back at him and Sho, releasing Jun's collar as soon as he did.
"What's up?" he asked him nonchalantly.
"We're not going to find Higurashi-san at his rate," Hayato stated.
Sho nodded in agreement. "We'll see him after class, and you can talk to him then."
"I guess," Judai relented and sighed, rubbing the back of his neck, "Looks like we're going to be late for class again."
"I wouldn't be late if you didn't drag me on this wild goose chase!" Jun shouted angrily. He turned and walked down the hallway to the lecture hall.
"Wait up, Manjoume!" Judai called out and followed behind his peer. Sho followed him while Hayato walked in the opposite direction to his own class. The Slifer trio quickly arrived to the lecture hall, hoping Cronos wouldn't give them a hard time for being tardy. After looking around, they immediately noticed Cronos was not at the front of the class as he should have been.
Judai laughed and threw his fists high in the air in victory. "Looks like we're off the hook!"
"Not likely, dropout boy!" Cronos shouted as he arrived in the classroom behind Judai, bopping him on the head, "Kindly take your seat so we can begin!" He walked to the front and took his usual spot. Sota entered after him and grabbed an empty seat on the front row in the Slifer Red section. The other Slifers—Judai in particular—rushed to get a seat next to him, but there were no other empty seats in the area.
"Sorry for the delay, students," Cronos stated, "Something very interesting has been put into motion but a little more on that later. Let's begin today's lecture. To recap from our previous discussion on trap cards, would anyone like to tell me what they are and explain all of the different types?" Cronos pointed to Sota. "Why don't we give one of our transfer students a shot? If you would, Sota-san?"
Sota stood out of his seat and faced Cronos, speaking in a loud, clear voice. "Trap cards are cards that have various effects which make it difficult for your opponent or easier for you in a duel. A trap card must be set face down on the field and can only be activated after the turn it was set has finished. After that, it may be activated during either player's turn. Trap cards can also be chained to the effects of spell cards, other trap cards, or effect monsters." He took a deep breath before continuing. "There are three types of trap cards: normal, continuous, and counter. Normal trap cards are spell speed two. They can be activated during either player's turn as long as it wasn't set that turn. Different normal trap cards have a wide variety of effects. Continuous trap cards are also spell speed two. Their effect stays in play until the card is destroyed. Counter trap cards have a spell speed of three and are used to counter the effects of your opponent's cards. No cards or effects except other counter trap cards can be chained to a counter trap card."
'Would you look at that,' Judai thought as he watched Sota answer the question, 'One of his duel spirits came out.' It wasn't the pretty female monster he saw last night. It was a male dressed in purple and black robes. Every so often as Sota spoke, he leaned forwards and whispered in Sota's ear. Judai tried but couldn't hear what he was saying from his seat.
"Eccezionale!" Cronos exclaimed, "You will go far here, Sota-san." After giving Sota another congratulatory remark, Cronos continued with his lecture for the duration of the class period. When he dismissed the class for the day, he instructed Daichi and Sota to stay behind and speak with him. The Ra and Osiris obediently walked to the front of the class as everyone else left. Judai and Sho waited for them outside the classroom.
"I wonder what Cronos-sensei wants with those," Sho commented, "Do you think they're in trouble or something?"
Judai shrugged his shoulders. "I have no idea."
"Hey, you two!" Asuka said cheerfully as she walked out of the classroom and met up with the Slifers.
"Hey, Asuka!" Judai greeted her warmly, "What's up?"
"Nothing much," she replied with a grin and pointed the nearly emptied classroom, "Do you two know anything about that transfer student, Higurashi-san? Cronos-sensei was showing him around the Obelisk Blue dorms last night and brought him to the welcome dinner for all the new students."
"No," Sho answered, "Higurashi-san talked to anyone yet or at least not to anyone in the Red dorms."
"I see," Asuka remarked sadly, "He didn't talk to any of the Obelisk students either. The only person he seems to talk to is Cronos-sensei."
The group of three waited outside the classroom until Cronos, Daichi, and Sota walked out. Sota briskly walked passed them without saying a word. Cronos did the same, traveling in the opposite direction. Daichi remained with the trio.
"Hello, everyone," Daichi remarked with a grin and received several nods in greeting.
"So what did Cronos-sensei want, Daichi-kun?" Asuka asked the Ra Yellow.
"Apparently, Higurashi-san requested a duel with me," Daichi answered, "It'll take place tomorrow morning during our normal class period."
"It's his first day of classes, and he already requested a school duel?" Asuka questioned in surprise, "Higurashi-san certainly doesn't waste any time."
"Why did he want to duel you?" Sho asked.
Daichi shrugged his shoulders. "Higurashi-san said he thought it would be a fun duel to watch because we both received perfect scores on our entrance exam. Other than that, he didn't seem to have any other reasons or ulterior motives."
"Are you serious?" Judai exclaimed heatedly, "He wants to duel you over me? I would have been a much better opponent than you! He didn't even need to make a duel request to duel me!"
Daichi chuckled; he expected this kind of response from Judai. His classmate was always looking for an exciting duel with a new challenger. "Nonetheless, I will be his opponent."
Judai pouted, and his resolve to duel the transfer student grew.
"So which deck are you going to use?" Sho asked.
"I'll decide that once I devise my strategy." Daichi crossed his arms over his chest in thought. "I know nothing about Higurashi-san's deck or dueling techniques to factor into the selection process. Do you have any details about that?"
"Not really," Sho answered with a shake of his head, "Higurashi-san hasn't dueled or showed anyone his cards since got to the academy. All we know is that he won a regional tournament held in Domino City."
"And just because he's a Red doesn't mean you can count him out either!" Judai playfully added, "You better get your game on if you wanna win this duel!"
"Don't worry; I intend to," Daichi replied with grin, "After our duel, I know better than to underestimate any opponent."
"Good luck, Daichi-kun," Asuka stated encouragingly. A small splash of pink appeared on the tips of Daichi's ears at the small show of reassurance; it took a lot to impress the female duelist and gain her favor.
"Make sure it's a duel to remember!" Judai exclaimed happily, "If I can't be in the duel, it might as well be fun to watch!"
"I'm certain it will be."
-O0o0O-
Kagome sighed as she looked out the window of Sota's dorm room. The view inside wasn't nearly as good as the one on the balcony, but she couldn't risk sneaking out again with Sota awake. After his roommates went to bed for the night, Sota sat at his desk and went to work shuffling through his cards and constructing his deck under the dim light of his lamp. He wasn't paying much attention to her, but he would notice if she left.
'I hate being cooped up in here. Maybe I could go out for just a little while,' Kagome thought, peeking through the curtains, 'No one else is out there, and I won't be gone for long.'
Before Kagome could go outside on the balcony, she saw a familiar face appear around the corner of the building accompanied with two other Osiris students. She quickly stepped away from the window.
'That was Judai-san. What's he up to?' Kagome thought, 'He couldn't be looking for me, could he?' She returned to the window and peeked outside. Judai stood near the spot where he saw her, seemingly searching for something.
'He is looking for me,' she realized, 'Why?'
"What are doing?" Sota asked, turning to face her from his seat.
Kagome abruptly turned away from the window, trying not to look guilty. "Nothing! I was just looking at the view."
"You should quit stargazing and get some rest, Nee-chan," Sota suggested with a slight shake of his head, "Our big duel is tomorrow, and you need to be ready."
"You're putting me in your deck?" Kagome inquired.
"Of course," he answered with nod, "Misawa is a very strong duelist who relies on carefully thought out strategies and reading his opponent's every maneuver, countering each move almost perfectly. I've also heard he's got six decks, one for each attribute, and they're all on based on a different set of dueling tactics. He's a meticulous and extremely intelligent duelist, a more than worthy opponent. This duel will be very interesting."
"Sounds like he'll be a tough guy to beat," Kagome commented.
"That's why I need you and everyone else at their best," Sota replied, "If I build my deck properly to highlight everyone's strength and back up their weaknesses, we should be able to counter all of Misawa's maneuvers and win the duel."
"And after that?" Kagome questioned, "What will our next move be?"
"After this duel, we'll have to go under the radar for a while. No more dueling unless there's no other way around it. I have to focus on moving up the Duel Academy ranks and keeping my grades up. Only then will I obtain the top spot over all the students and keep it."
Kagome giggled. "That won't be a problem. You have me and Miroku-san to help with that." Sota grinned; he would have never scored perfectly on the entrance exam if he didn't have Kagome and Miroku looking over his shoulder and guiding him every step of the way. It wasn't that he didn't rely on his own intelligence, but he needed to more than above average test scores. He needed perfection, and Kagome and Miroku helped him achieve it.
Kagome yawned, stretching her arms high above her head. "I guess I'm more tired than I thought. I'm headed to bed. Don't stay up too late or you won't be able to focus during your duel."
"I won't be up for much longer," Sota assured her, "Now get some rest." He watched as Kagome faded from sight before returning to his work. He flipped through his cards he chose for his deck until he found the set of four he sought. He glared angrily at the images printed on each one. Although they would have seemed innocent to anyone else, Sota knew their truly malevolent nature and wouldn't be swayed by their trickery.
-O0o0O-
"Aniki, what are you doing?" Sho asked Judai as he looked around the balcony of the Slifer Red dorms, "Shouldn't we get back to our room?"
Judai shook his head. "I'm looking for that duel spirit. I can't find her."
"You really think she's out here again?" Sho questioned.
Judai shrugged his shoulders and continued to look for her. "I'm not sure, but she was here last night."
"Even if she exists, why would she come back?" Jun asked skeptically as he appeared behind the duo, impatiently tapping his foot.
Judai grinned and pointed to the expanse of sea ahead of them. "She liked the view of the ocean."
"Why are you here, Manjoume-san?" Sho questioned, "I thought you didn't believe Judai-kun."
"I don't," Jun grumbled, "You losers are blocking the door to my room!"
"Sorry about that, Manjoume," Judai amended and stepped aside so he could enter his room. Jun rolled his eyes before opening the door, not even bothering to correct Judai for addressing him without the honorific.
"Whatever," Jun stated with a frown, "Just keep it down out here while I'm trying to sleep." He walked inside his room and closed the door behind him.
"Maybe we should head to bed too," Sho suggested, "I don't think that duel monster is coming out tonight."
"You could be right," Judai replied dejectedly, "Higurashi does have that big duel with Daichi tomorrow. All of his monsters need to be ready if they're going to win." He immediately perked up and raised his fist high in the air. "Alright! I can't wait to see Higurashi in action!"
Sho woefully sighed. Hopefully his anticipation for the upcoming duel would be enough to get Judai to go to bed at a decent hour, and Sho could get finally get a full night of sleep tonight.
-O0o0O-
punkish furball – I hope you enjoyed~! ^.^ Watch out for the duel between Sota and Daichi in the next chapter. L83R DUD35! XD
(edited 06.22.2012)