Chapter 2

A/N: Sorry Youko Fukui. Tea is not completely gone, but her and Jas have some bad blood, so you can look forward to some conflict. X3

Thank you as well Selena and CrystalOfTime for reviewing!

"You never mentioned a childhood friend," the delinquent looking blonde answered oh so smartly.

Yugi's face turned pink and I mentally laughed. I had forgotten how adorable he was. "I…I uh…kind of forgot." He turned to me, eyes glued to the floor. "Sorry Jas."

I ruffled his hair affectionately, finally standing back on my feet. "Don't worry about it, we both were busy."

He nodded finally looking up with a smile. I liked that about him, his positivity.

"So," I turned back to the four teens eyeing me cautiously. I shifted my weight and rested a hand on my hip, "who're your friends?"

Yugi beamed at me, practically bouncing with excitement buzzing in his bright violet eyes. "Jas, these are my friends: Tea," grumpy looking brunette with sharp, glaring blue eyes, "Miho," ditzy looking girl with pale blue hair and happy blue eyes, "Joey," the glaring blonde delinquent, "and Tristan," dark brown haired skeptical looking, shadowing Joey.

I dipped my head slightly, "It's nice to meet you all." I grinned at them before resting my arms on Yugi's head and placing my cheek in my hand. Yugi flailed under my weight, but I kept him steady, "Thanks for keepin' an eye on this little runt."

Yugi pried himself out from under me and glared at me, fist balled, "I'm not a runt!"

I laughed, "Looks like your eyes are going."

"Jas!" he wined and shouted softly beating his fist against my side. I laughed and with a glance I saw Miho giggling and amused smirks on Joey and Tristan's faces. Tea just scowled at me. I mentally raised an eyebrow, who spit in her coffee?

The bell rang and the other students rushed to their desks and the teacher entered swiftly. Yugi and the others rushed to their seats leaving me standing alone in the room.

The teacher immediately noticed, "Who are you?"

I dipped my head towards him, "Airi Arata, transfer student." I grinned at him.

He as a balding man in his late forties. His face reminded me of a bull-dog, the way his cheeks sagged. He cleared his throat and gestured to the front of the room. I made my way there, a happy bounce in my step. I had forgotten how much I had missed Yugi. Years of memories flashed through my head as I stepped up on the slight elevated area.

"Introduce yourself and find a seat," He flatly said and I could read the irritation in his voice. It probably wouldn't be a good idea to piss off the teacher on the first day of class. I nodded.

I grabbed the chalk and quickly wrote my name on the board. "I'm Airi Arata, Ai written as indigo, ri as Jasmine. You can all me Jas if you wish. I hope we all get along."

The class broke out into hushed whispers. A boy with glasses raised his voice, "You mean the Arata Company?"

I stopped mid-step and nodded to the boy, "That is my father's company yes."

The voices got louder, but I flatly ignored them and took the vacant seat behind Yugi and across from Joey. It was a window seat, but personally was a total win. It would be nice to soak up some sun while in class. I ignored all the bubbling questions and stared towards the front of the room where the teacher was yelling at the class to quiet down.

He sent an annoyed glare my way, but I brushed it off. I mean it was kinda my fault, but I didn't ask to be born with the last name Arata. Eventually he got the class settled and began his lecture on Math. I resisted slamming my head on my desk. I absolutely hate math. It was the only class I struggled in because it didn't rely on memorization. Sure you could remember the theorems, but all the problem work was agony. Plus, if you screwed up one small thing you couldn't improvise or fix it.

I hated math.

If it wasn't already obvious.

I let out an annoyed sigh while pulling out a notebook. I saw Yugi turn and look at me in my peripheral vision. I offered him a weak smile. He knew I hated this subject. He smiled sympathetically back before turning back to the front of the class and diligently took notes.

The class finally ended and I almost jumped up and cheered. If there was one thing I did not miss it was math. Though as soon as the small break between classes began I was swarmed by classmates. So many questions were thrown at me that I didn't even hear half of them. After a minute I stood up on my chair and held up my hands, "Shut up! All of you!"

It had the desired effect and everyone was quiet. "Thank you," I breathed sitting back down. "You all sound like a bunch of squawking birds that I didn't hear a single thing. Slow your roll 'kay?"

Most people looked offended and turned away. Good, didn't want to be your friend anyway. Those who stayed, unfortunately it was quite a lot, began asking their questions in turn.

"Your father really runs the Arata Company?" Boy.

"Yes."

"So your, like super rich?" Girl.

"Don't see why it concerns you."

"Are you going to inherit the business?" Boy.

"That is none of your concern?"

"Do you have a boyfriend?" Strangely enough, girl.

"Again, none of your concern."

"Why are you wearing the boy's uniform?" Girl. Boys snickered.

"It's comfortable, and none of your concern."

"Where were you before you transferred?" Girl.

"Traveling." Unfortunately this spiked their attention. I resisted throwing them all out the window.

"Where did you go?" Girl.

"Everywhere."

"You've mean you've been to America?" Boy.

"Yes? Don't see why that matters."

"That's so cool!" Girl.

"Why did you travel?" Another Girl.

"Training."

"You mean like business training?" That glasses boy.

"No."

"Than what kind of training?" Boy.

I sighed and gave a half-hearted glare, making some of them back away. "Look all of this is absurd. I just got back yesterday, and honestly I do not have any good reason to answer all these personal questions because they do not concern any of you. If you want to get to know me then ask me when we become better acquainted. Until then please do not bombard me with pointless questions or I may just be tempted to throw one of you out the window." To emphasize my 'threat' I jabbed my thumb at the window behind me. Granted we were on the first floor and it wouldn't hurt very much, it did grant me the reaction I wanted.

Practically everyone jumped back, eyes fearful. I almost snorted a laugh. They swarm me and cage me like an animal asking stupid personal questions and they're afraid. Normal people are so cute. Mostly stupidly annoying, but cute.

I was then saved by the bell as the next period class started and the teacher entered. I reeled back when I saw it was a woman in her late thirties with enough make up to make a clown gag. Did she really think she looked good? Ugh, even a monkey with Crayola crayons could do better. Yet by the way she sauntered in, like she owned the place it was pretty obvious that she was oblivious. It made me want to gag.

While I kept on my best poker face she had zeroed in on me. "Would you care to explain why you are not in your uniform?"

I raised an eyebrow, a spark of rebellion surging in me as if she was one to criticize my fashion choice. "I am wearing a uniform."

Her eyes flared and I could almost hear her grinding teeth from here. "Why are you not in a female uniform?"

"Firstly in my defense the handbook never said I had to wear a female uniform, just a regulated uniform. Secondly, I have a note from the principal and a high supporter of the school. If my appearance is so unsatisfactory then please feel free to take it up with them." I was really done with today.

She scowled at me and the make-up twisted her face into what only can be called a she-beast. "You dare disrespect your teacher."

"This is not an issue of disrespect. I answered your question." I calmly replied.

She jabbed her finger at the door, "Stand in the hallway until after class where we will discuss your punishment.

I stood without a word, catching Yugi's worried whisper and look. I shot him a quick confident smile. Sure, maybe that wasn't the smartest thing to do, but she really had no say in what I wore. I followed school regulations, and she was not in a position of authority to change those rules.

I stood just outside the classroom door, quietly closing it behind me. What was with people here? Something changes in their normal little lives they react so exaggeratedly. I let out a tired sigh. I knew I should have waited another day and let myself adjust to 'normalcy' again. Captain and Gramps probably won't be happy I pissed off a teacher on my first day, but she did start it.

I could tell she was the kind of woman that got everything she wanted and was able to twist everyone around her little finger to insure that she got it. Not me. I am done being forced to bend at will.

I sighed again, letting my aggravated thoughts dissipate. I was already forgetting why I trained for two years.

Sure I acted calm in the classroom, but my blood was boiling. I tuned out her annoyingly chipper, supposedly 'mature' voice and meditated. I let go of my irritation, my anger, and settled my mind to an inner calm. I need the right mind place when I deal-talk-with the teacher after class. I would put my prejudice aside and give her the benefit of the doubt, she was a teacher after all, so she should care about her students.

I hope. My inner self whispered, but I brushed the thought away.

I meditated until the end of class, snapping back into reality at the sound of the bell. The clown faced-ahem-the teacher walked out of the class room and bared down on me. She snatched my wrist with what I assumed was all her strength, but it was rather weak. Her fingernails did bite into my skin though so it was at the very least unpleasant. "Principal's office." She barked at me.

She tore down the hallways and people parted like the ocean did to Noah. She be-lined it straight into the principal's office. "Sir!" Her voice was demanding, but the twisted smile fell off her face into a 'seductive' one. It looked like she ate something sour to me.

Mushin. Mushin. Calm mind. I reminded myself.

"Yes Ms. Chono, what do I owe the pleasure?" the principal had a faintly dazed look on his elderly wrinkled, thin face. Obviously Ms. Chono had worked her magic on him as well. Disgusting.

"I want this girl suspended for disrespecting her teacher!" She tugged me forward and I 'stumbled' in front. In all honestly I could have crushed her before she finished that sentence, but murder is usually frowned upon.

"Oh, is that so?" The principal didn't seem quite so convinced. Thank god he still has some since left in him.

He leaned forward, chin resting on his hands in a stereotypical 'principal' look. "What do you have to say for yourself?"

I opened my mouth to speak, but Ms. Chono cut me off. So tempted to punch her through the wall…

"There's no excuse she can give for disrespect!" She shouted.

The principal held up his hand to stop her. She gritted her teeth, but remained silent.

"I would like to hear her side of why she has acted as such." He motioned for me to speak.

I nodded and bowed to him, "I do apologize if my actions were taken as offensive. I do realize that it may seem odd that I wear the boys' uniform, but due to personal reasons I do not feel comfortable wearing the female uniform. I have looked over the rules prescribed at the school and saw that there was no statement restricting me from taking such actions." I kept a neutral face, but made it seem as if I was sincerely in reflection.

The principal hummed thoughtfully, "You name?"

"Airi Arata."

His eyebrows rose in surprise, "From the Arata family?"

Ms. Chono made a choking sound and I firmly resisted a satisfied smirk. I guess my family name did come in handy sometimes.

I bowed once more to the principal, "I do deeply apologize if my actions have offended Ms. Chono and the school. If rules are to be changed I will gladly accommodate appropriately."

As I rose the principal waved his hands dismissively, "No, no. There's no need for such drastic measures. You are following the rules of the school and we wish to have any conflict with the family who offers their support to our school. Ms. Chono is there any further concerns you have with Ms. Arata?"

I looked innocently at Ms. Chono, knowing fully well the underlying meaning behind the principals' words. If she caused further problems with someone who supported the school and in turn lost their support she would most likely lose her job, no matter how much she 'seduced' everyone. I had won this.

Ms. Chono shook her head, but I did feel her glare on me.

The principal nodded and turned to me, "Ms. Arata, we apologize if we have caused you and troubled on your first day attending. You may return to class, and if you have any other concerns then please feel free to visit again."

"Thank you, it was no trouble really. I will not behave in such a way again." I smiled politely at him and Ms. Chono, "If I do have any concerns I will definitely come straight to you."

I gave a pointed look at Ms. Chono. Socially I was above her, so she could no longer say anything against me. I almost felt bad for the glee I took from undermining this controlling vixen.

I dipped my head slightly, "If you'll excuse me." I then turned and left.

I barely turned the corner when Yugi jumped out of seemingly nowhere. "Jas!" he shouted in concern causing me to stop and smile down at him.

"What's up Yugi?"

"They didn't suspend you, did they?" His eyes were wide with concern and fright. Awww, he cared about me.

I let out a loud note of laughter before shaking my head, "No, no. They didn't. We cleared up a…little misunderstanding, and they let me off scot free."

"Really?" he beamed up at me.

When I nodded and smiled at him once more he let out a long breath, "That's a relief. Ms. Chono is really strict with rules so I thought for sure they would suspend you!"

I shrugged and moved so we were walking down the hallway, "Eh, kitty doesn't really have any claws so it's okay."

Yugi laughed a bit, "That's good."

I noticed a flash of gold and finally noticed the large golden pendant hanging around Yugi's neck. It looked like and upside down pyramid with the eye of Ra (or was it Horus?) on it. I stopped and squatted down to take a look at it. "What's this Yugi?" I asked examining it.

I turned it around and looked at it from every angle, if I had to say I would say it was made of real gold.

Yugi's cheeks turned pink at my sudden direct attention and he stuttered during his explanation, "I-it's t-t-the m-millennium puzzle. You r-remember it r-right? The p-puzzle box?"

I did remember. "Oh yeah! Your gramps gave it to you years ago! You finally finished it?"

He nodded, smiling widely. "Yeah! I did a few weeks ago and I got my wish!"

He held the puzzle proudly, eyes flooding with happiness. It spread to me, and my chest warmed at the sight. I patted his head "Good for you. I'm proud of you!"

He glared at me and swatted my hand away, "Don't treat me like a kid!"

I laughed, "I'm not, I promise."

I stood and stretched my hands behind my back until I felt a satisfactory pop. "Don't forget you're my best friend too Yugi. I may have been gone for a while, but I never forgot you."

I watched his face flush again as he nodded, "Good, because I was hoping you didn't ditch me for your other 'friends'."

"I would never!" He shouted so resolutely it made me laugh.

"I never thought you would," I patted his head again. It was kinda funny how bouncy his hair was despite all the hair jell. He pouted at me as he fixed his hair.

He grinned at me and I smiled back. I had forgotten how nice it was to have Yugi at my side. Though now I was a lot taller than he was so it was odd not seeing him at eye level. Oh well, it makes him all the more adorable.

"Shall we head back, fourth hour is just about over and I'm ready for lunch."

"Yeah!" He nodded and bounded next to me. I laughed and followed him back to class in which we arrived just as the bell rung, signaling the beginning of lunch.

"Yes! Food!" I cheered entering the classroom against the flow of peers leaving. They cast me a mixture of glances, but I didn't care what they currently thought when I had Gramps bento in my bag.

"You always did like to eat," Yugi commented as we made it back to our seats.

"Food is life," I exclaimed grabbing my bag and hurriedly flipping it open.

As I was pulling it out Joey and Tristan called out from their seats a row over, "Yo Yugi where'd you go?"

They came over and seemed to finally notice me just as I was opening my bento. "Whoa! Airi…er…Jas…" he stumbled over what to call me.

I waved at him dismissively, "Call me whatever works for you."

Joey snorted with displeasure before reaching over and attempting to take some of my food. In a flash I grabbed his wrist and twisted it behind his back. He yelled in pain and floundered about trying to escape. "Try that again and I'll break your entire arm," I whispered in his ear making him freeze.

I released him and hovered over my bento possessively. Yugi sighed comically, "Sorry Joey, she really likes food."

I took a bite of one of my egg rolls and muttered with a mouth half full, "Better believe it."

Yugi turned in his chair and laughed as he watched me, "She actually bit a guy once for stealing her snacks."

I swallowed and laughed at the memory, "Oh yeah! He had to be taken to the hospital because I broke through the skin. His blood was disgusting." I stuck my tongue out in disgust and took another bite, savoring the flavor.

I then noticed Joey and Tristan cowering at the other end of the classroom, Tristan's trembling finger pointing at me, "Y-you're a monster!"

I rolled my eyes at their antics and Yugi just laughed as he pulled out his lunch. "I'm just a girl who loves food," I replied casually digging into the rest of my lunch.

After a few moments they approached, though stayed well behind Yugi, "Hey Jas, how come you're still here?" Joey so bluntly asked.

"Yeah, didn't Ms. Chono have you suspended? She's really strict with the rules." Tristan commented.

I paused my eating, knowing I would probably have to answer the question several times over. "There was just a misunderstanding and it was cleared up, that's all."

Joey and Tristan looked flabbergasted. Joey then exclaimed, "No way! There has to be more than that! C'mon spill!" He got right in my face, scowling.

I physically shoved his face away, "You're spitting in my food!"

He pushed my hand away and came right back. "I'm not leaving until you tell me how you beat ol' clown face!"

I snorted a laugh, "You call her that too?"

He smirked, "its true ain't it?"

I nodded. "Yes it is, but I still can't tell you. It's not like it concerns you anyway."

"You're no fun," Tristan whined leaning against Yugi's desk.

I waved my chopsticks at him, "I'm a heap of fun, you just haven't seen it yet!"

"Oh we've seen it, "Joey laughed, "The way you told everyone off in class was hilarious."

I smiled at him and he looked taken aback, "Glad someone thought so."

"They were being rather pushy," Yugi commented packing away his now empty bento.

I rolled my eyes and sat back in my chair folding my arms, "Tell me about it."

I returned to eating and just as I finished Joey then asked, "So how come we've never heard of ya before?" He directed this at Yugi who flushed in embarrassment.

"I-I told you, I forgot to mention it."

"I was gone for a while, so it's okay," I told him as he looked so downtrodden.

"Wait how long we're you gone?" Tristan asked leaning in closer.

"About two years." I told them flatly.

"Two year! What the heck we're ya doin' for two years?" Joey exclaimed gesturing wildly.

I put my bento box and chopsticks away as I answered, "Training."

"Like martial arts training?" Joey asked apprehensively, rubbing his sore wrist.

I nodded. "So what are ya, some prodigy or something?" Joey questioned with a raised eyebrow.

I barked out a laugh, "No, nothing like that."

I leaned back against the window ceil and crossed one leg over the other as I began talking. I could see that Yugi really trusted these guys, so I knew I could. "You see while my father runs the famous Arata Company, my Grandfather runs the infamous Arata dojo. He's a world champ in several titles and I've been training under him since I was little." I shrugged my shoulders, "The only way I'm going to ever surpass him is training as he did, with masters from all around the world."

"That's insane," Joey commented while Tristan just gaped like a fish.

I laughed, "Some days it was. Some masters are brutal when teaching. I remembering not being able to move for three days once," I winced at the memory, "It was pretty bad."

"You're okay though right?" Yugi asked, concern written all over his face.

I patted his head, "Of course. I wouldn't be here if I wasn't."

He swatted my hand away, but gave a half-smile. He was too soft-hearted for his own good.

"Man, you're crazy," Tristan commented rubbing the back of his neck.

"I'm not claiming that I'm not," I smirked at him. He glared at me slightly before rolling his eyes.

"Hey Yugi," I turned to the shorty, "why don't you come over after school? Gramps hasn't seen you in forever!"

Yugi beamed at the invitation, "You mean it?"

I nodded, "Of course, we can play some videogames I left sitting around for two years."

We laughed, but he turned and patted his bag, "I also have a few games with me we could play."

"That sounds great!"

Joey then shoved his head between us, "Hey don't go leavin' us out!"

"Yeah!" Tristan retorted.

"Sure, you guys can come, I don't mind." It would be fun kicking their butts.

"Where are you guys going? Miho wants to go to!"

Miho and Tea had at that point entered the classroom and joined us.

Joey jabbed a thumb at me, "We're going over to Jas's place."

"Can Miho go?" Miho pleaded, oddly enough in third person. Okay her weirdness level just rose.

"I want to go too!" Tea noisily exclaimed. I swear I knew her from somewhere, but I couldn't quite remember.

"Sure," I shrugged, "I'll just have to let Gramps know I'm bringing ya."

"Sweet!" Joey exclaimed, though I wasn't quite sure why he was excited. The dojo wasn't that exciting. At least it wasn't when there weren't competitions being held.

Lunch ended shortly after and everyone had small talk while I was left alone with my thoughts. To say it was an eventful day was an understatement. At least I didn't get in trouble or Gramps and Captain may just kill me.

I paled at the thought, they could kick my ass to mars and back so it would serve me best to not upset them.

The remaining classes occurred with no more incidents as my peers seemed to be very cautious of me. I shrugged, if they're not brave enough to talk to me, then I don't want to even bother. It was better that they feared me rather than tried to suck up to me.

Yugi walked me down to the shoe-locker area. I had ended up being assigned a locker a few rows down from him, which was convenient. Though I did suspect either Captain or Gramps had a play in it.

While I changed into my sneakers I speed-dialed Gramps.

"Hello?" he answered flatly.

"Hey Gramps!" I greeted with a smile.

"Airi are you okay?" He sounded concerned.

I nodded, then realized how stupid that was, "Yes, I'm fine. I just wanted to let you know I'm bringing friends over."

"Friends? You mean someone other than Yugi?"

I laughed, "Yes. Turns out the little runt-"

"I'm not a runt!" Yugi protested in the back ground.

"-made some friends," I continued without missing a beat.

"That's good to hear," I could hear his smile.

I grinned ear-to-ear, "Isn't it?"

He chuckled, "I'll expect you guys later then. I'll prepare you some snacks."

"Thanks Gramps! You're the best!"

He chuckled again, "Goodbye Airi."

"Bye Gramps!"

I snapped my phone shut and tucked it into my pocket. I turned to Yugi who beamed up at me and jogged over to my side. The others arrived moments later and Miho cheerfully exclaimed, "Hurry! Let's go!" She took off excitedly while Tristan followed at her heels, although in a more panicked state.

Joey snickered at his friend while Tea rolled her eyes. Yugi smiled to himself while I just looked on passively. I was still analyzing what kind of people Yugi's new friends were.

The other talked while we walked, Yugi tagging along by my side at the back of the group. He helped direct the enthusiastic group in front of me.

"So you got back yesterday?" Yugi asked looking a bit down, "Why didn't you tell me?"

I shrugged and offered a lopsided smile. "I wanted to surprise you today."

"Oh, I get it!" he cheerfully nodded.

"You always were the smart one," I sarcastically teased.

"Hey!" he protested.

"Yo Yugi! Which way?" Tristan asked from a ways up.

We were about halfway there, I noted while Yugi hollered up for them just to continue straight.

I eyed the four teens I front of me, sorting through the information I had gathered.

Joey wasn't a bad guy, not really, though he did used to be a delinquent. His mannerism and speech was a clear give away. Tristan was Joey's best friend, though he was more of a high moral 'do-gooder', plus he liked Miho. A soft smirk made its way on my face, he reminded me of a puppy, following at her heels and trying to constantly please her. Speaking of Miho, she was a typical airhead with a few weird tendencies, but she was harmless enough that it made her cute. Then there was Tea. She so far hasn't smiled at me once. I don't know what I did, but it seemed she had some personal vendetta against me being Yugi's friend.

Her name sounded really familiar and it was just at the tip of my tongue of how I knew her. Maybe we went to the same junior high..! My fist clenched as I finally remembered. Now I knew why she hated me, and the feeling was mutual. I glared at the back of her head, making her turn and look at Yugi and I curiously. She saw the death glare I was giving her and she returned it. The air crackled with tension.

"Jas?" Yugi asked innocently, snapping me out of my death filled thoughts.

"Yeah Yugi?" I smiled at him. My 180 degree attitude change must have scared him because he stepped a bit farther away.

"Did something happen between you and Tea? You both look rather angry." He timidly looked between us.

"You could say that," I changed to a passive face, trying to force my anger away. I would not stir up trouble with Yugi's friends on the first day. I'd deal with Tea eventually, but not now. "We have an old history is all." I reassured him.

"Oh, okay." He twiddled this thumbs, "Anything I can do to help?"

I smiled but shook my head, "No, I'll take care of it eventually, so don't you worry."

He looked very concerned but dropped the matter. I glanced ahead and saw that home was right around the corner. Excited energy burst through me and I burst into a sprint. I ignored the shouts of Yugi and the others behind me. I ran right up to the wooden doors of the entrance..

I heard their clamoring footsteps behind me catch up and stop. Gasps of surprise sounded from the four teens. A little board hung to the side of one of the doors announcing that this was the Arata Dojo. "This is your house?" Joey noisily exclaimed.

I ignored him and pushed open the doors that were lighter than they looked. I booked it to the front door, feet echoing through the stone path in the extensive front training lawn. I saw a group of white belts training to the right, but I ignored them as well.

I was home! After such an eventful first day it was so nice to be back here. I hadn't realized how much I had missed this place.

"I'm back!" I called as I opened the front door. A gleeful smile wide on my face I listened as, just like yesterday happy shouts of my arrival echoed down from the hallway leading to the training rooms.

Yugi and the other's finally appeared behind me, slightly out of breath. "What the heck Jas!" Joey exclaimed.

"Yeah, why'd you leave us back there?" Tea grumpily demanded.

I turned to them, smile still on my face. Not even Tea could ruin my mood now. They all looked at me surprised. "Eh, sorry guys. I just forgot how much I missed this place and my feet carried me here."

Yugi grinned and stepped inside next to me, taking off his shoes and placing them in one of the few vacant cubby holes we had in the front area. "I'm back!" He called out too.

"Eh? Is that the runt?" Captain's voice sounded from down the hall.

"I'm not a runt!" He protested earning several booming laughs.

I laughed along before turning back towards the others. "C'mon in. I promise none of them bite."

Tea, and Tristan looked skeptical while Joey and Miho instantly complied. I forced myself to wait as they took off their shoes. I led them down the hall to the foyer that opened to two training rooms and a few other hallways. One led outside, another to another building of training rooms. The third led back to the hallway that connected to Gramps house.

Captain and a few of our regular black-belts greeted us in the foyer. "Hey Jas, welcome home."

"I'm home Cap! Hey guys, training today too?"

"Of course," the huge Kei answered for them as the rest nodded. "We can't have you beating us on diligence now can we?"

The others laughed, and I smirked rolling my shoulders back and striking a pose, "On come on, you guys are nowhere near my level."

"Care to wager that?" Yoshiro asked cracking his knuckles. He was shorter and thinner than Kei, but made up with it with speed.

I swiped my nose with my thumb, "Please, I'd have you all groveling in under a minute."

"Don't get too cocky now," Captain warned an amused grin on his face.

I rolled my eyes, "Yes sir."

He walked over and swatted the back of my head, "That attitude of yours need improvement."

I rubbed the offended area and stuck my tongue out at him.

"Now why don't you introduce your friends?" Cap suggested looking over at the five awaiting teens as they stared on in awe.

I nodded, "You guys know Yugi."

"Hey'ya runt, you haven't grow at all have ya?" Taro laughed while Yugi's face twisted in anger.

"I'm not a runt!"

They laughed, but quieted as I moved on with the introductions. "This is Joey, Tristan, Miho, and Tea." I gestured to each one as I said their name.

The men and Captain all nodded in greeting. They then turned back to me. "Come spar with us. We want to see the new skills you've gained."

"I have guests," I dramatically gestured to the others.

"Oh come on," Captain gripped both of my shoulders, "I'm sure they'd love to watch."

Joey and Tristen immediately nodded while Miho clapped her hands in excitement chanting, "Miho wants to watch! Miho wants to watch!"

"It has been a while since I've seen you spar," Yugi prompted.

I dropped my head in defeat. "Fine, you win." The black-belts cheered along with Joey.

I rolled my eyes, "Let me change first, okay?"

"Got ya covered," Captain held out my old Judo uniform. I glared at him suspiciously, but he just shrugged innocently.

I rolled my eye, "Okay, I'll be right back." I turned to Yugi, "Could to take the others to the main sparing room? You know the big one?"

He nodded and I patted his head in appreciation, "Thanks. I'll meet you there."

Looks like the day's not over yet…

A/N: Wow. That was a lot longer than expected. I wanted to include the fight, but crap happened. To tell the truth the thing with Ms. Chono was spur of the moment (the story is writing itself), but it was satisfying to knock her down a peg. With Japan being a more socially oriented lifestyle Jas would indeed be higher ranked than a school teacher. Or at least I figure she is.

For those waiting for Ice and Sword, I apologize, but my muse for this won't shut up so I have to get it out of my system. I will have a chapter up by Saturday night, so it won't be too much longer a wait.

Next chapter I plan on finally getting started with the Season 0 timeline, so look forward to that. So tell me what ya think of this chapter! I'd love to hear some feedback on Jas seemingly random attitude change. Lol she's fun to write.

Oh! Last note, I noticed the paragraph error in the last chapter, and I will fix that shortly, so no worries.