Me: Second Chapter! ^^ Hope you enjoy! Blossom, could you please say the disclaimer?
Blossom: Since you asked so nicely, gilly boy does not own any of the characters, only the idea.
Me: Thank you, on with the story!
Normal POV
Somewhere in New Townsville
Ms. Keane was walking home after a long day of work when she heard snoring.
Looking into an alley to find a boy sleeping on a dumpster; he seemed about 14 with bright orange hair and a red hat.
Ms. Keane was a nice person and gave the boy a nudge.
His eyes popped open, showing scarlet irises; he jumped up into a fighting stance, ready to defend himself.
Ms. Keane held her ground, smiling pleasantly.
"What do you want, hag?" asked the boy with a scowl on his handsome face.
"Oh, nothing," replied Ms. Keane, still holding her pleasant composure as if the word 'hag' hadn't affected her; "just wondering if you're lost and need a place to stay for the night, until you find your family."
He thought about it for a moment.
"Alright," he said, nodding, "better than this alley anyway."
She smiled kindly and walked out with the boy following behind.
Brick's POV
Ms. Keane's apartment
I woke up in a comfy bed. Better than the one at Mama's. It was a nice homey apartment on the outskirts of town, and I must admit, it had a sweet view.
My mouth started to water as I smelled breakfast cooking. I realized I hadn't eaten anything since I got kicked out.
Rubbing my eyes sleepily, walked into the kitchen to find a plate of eggs and bacon already on the counter.
The lady smiled happily as I dug in.
"So," she said, "What's your phone number, I'll need it if I'm going to call your parents."
"Don't got parents," (we all know that's a lie, Mojo created him) "and my brothers had me kicked out of the house," I grumbled.
"Oh, I'm sorry," the lady said in concern, "If you want, you can stay here."
It took me a moment to consider. My brothers didn't recognize me but they would worry for sure. Those two are idiots not realizing they kicked me out. Staying here didn't seem like half a bad idea. The lady could cook fantastic food!
I nodded.
"Excellent, will you come with me please?" she asked sweetly, although it seemed more like a demand than a request.
"Where are we going?" I asked curiously.
"We're going to school, you see, I'm a teacher there and I simply can't have you here alone." She explained. "Besides, all youths are required to go to school."
I was in shock; I had never gone to school in my life.
The lady handed me a red hood shirt and black jeans.
"You'll need to change into these; the clothes wearing are dirty."
"Uh… Thanks… um-"
"Ms. Keane, oh that reminds me, what is your name?"
I thought Ms. Keane would throw me back out into the street if she knew who I really was, so I said the first name that came into my mind.
"Riku," I said, it was a popular name I believe.
I walked back to my room and started changing. Taking off my jacket, I noticed I was wearing a black belt with a red 'R' buckle. I don't remember putting it on.
In fact, I never had. It had appeared when that soda stuff was spilled on me.
I decided to keep the belt; it had the 'R' for Rowdyruff and it was the first letter of my fake name.
I changed quickly and followed Ms. Keane out the door.
Kaoru's/ Buttercup's POV
At school
Taking my usual morning nap before class starts while Momoko and Miyako were gossiping about boys and clothes, etc.
Ms. Keane was running late, which was unusual, but if it let me sleep longer, I didn't care.
Then Ms. Keane walked in, smiling.
Miyako shook my shoulder and pointed at the teacher.
I groaned in annoyance.
"Class, we have a new student today." Ms. Keane said smiling, "Could you please introduce yourself?"
A boy with bright orange hair and a backwards red hat walks in.
I couldn't shake off the feeling that he looked oddly familiar.
Miyako's/ Bubble's POV
When I heard that we were having a new student, I couldn't help getting excited.
A new student means a new friend!
Then the boy walks in.
He seems familiar. I know I've seen him before but I don't know where.
"Name's Riku," he said.
I hear all the girls squeal in delight.
"He is so cute!" says one.
"I want to be his girlfriend!" says another.
"Back off! He's mine!" yells a third.
Riku sweat drops, hearing the comments.
Kaoru is making a gagging motion.
Momoko just stares.
Momoko's/ Blossom's POV
It's that boy I ran into yesterday. Yet, he looks older than before.
Normally, I would go boy crazy on a guy as cute as him, but something tells me to keep my guard up.
"Riku, why don't you take a seat next to Momoko?" said Ms. Keane. "Momoko, raise your hand please."
I raise my hand slowly.
Riku walked over and stared at me. I could feel my cheeks getting little hot and venomous eyes on me.
Looking around, I see Himeko looking back at me, along with the rest of the girls. It started making me feel uncomfortable.
My belt started flashing.
I sighed in relief.
"Ms. Keane! I have an ache in my liver!"
"I have athletes foot on my hand from taking notes!"
"And I have a fashion disaster! We need to go to the nurse's office."
Before Ms. Keane could answer, the girls and I were already out of the room and heading towards the roof.
Brick's POV
I stared, puzzled as the girls left the room.
They obviously were skipping class with the lamest excuses I've ever heard.
For me, that wouldn't work; mainly because, I'm living with my teacher.
I heard a small beeping sound.
Looking down, I saw my belt was flashing. I didn't know it could do that.
Raising my hand, I asked "Ms. Keane, may I use the bathroom?"
"Alright, but take the hall pass," she replied.
I was in the bathroom, poking at my flashing belt. Then a bright red flash blinded me.
"Hard Brick"
I was speechless. I still had my red hat but my clothes were gone, replaced by a red T-shirt, black pants, jacket with red lining and the letter 'R' and black fingerless gloves. I was also holding a top.
Any other day, I would have taken advantage of this and cause some trouble, but not today. I was bit curious about having a normal life.
Ever since the day I was born I had powers. Now I had a chance that could change the way I look at things.
"C'mon, c'mon," I muttered tapping my belt. Another flash and I'm back to normal.
I sigh in relief and head back to class.
Normal POV
At the lab
Poochi sniffed.
"I'm picking up some black Z ray activity at the school," he said.
"Really?" asked Ken, looking at the monitors. "Nothing seems to be going on; maybe your nose is playing tricks on you."
"Hold on, it's gone," said Poochi.
"Well then there is nothing to worry about, but keep alert just in case," said the Professor, walking in.
Poochi nodded.
Kaoru's/ Buttercup's POV
Somewhere in the city
Beating the Gangreen Gang was effortless, as always.
Walking into the classroom, I was whispered to my friend's, "Riku looks somewhat familiar, I don't think we should trust him."
Miyako nodded.
"I know where I've seen him before but I'll tell after school," said Momoko.
Later…
Finally, school was out!
Momoko, Miyako, and I were heading towards the lab together.
"So where have you seen Riku before?" I asked.
"Remember yesterday, before the Rowdyruffs robbed the candy store, we crashed into some guys?"
"Yeah," Miyako said.
"I think that was Riku but who were the other two?" asked Momoko.
"Who knows who cares? I still say we shouldn't trust him." I said.
Looking back, I see Riku follow Ms. Keane home. This causes me to raise my eye brow and my suspicion to grow as they walk away.
Well I'll update soon, but I'm a little disappointed. I expected more reviews for this Fanfic than the other one. And no one put in any nightmares! T-T I need them soon! R&R. By the way, I relize the nightmare idea I have for Brick is really stupid, could you give me a hand with that too?