Here's the second chapter of School Rumble: Twin's Desire.

Unlike previous chapter which focused on Kalas' past, as well as Innocent's ability, it will mostly focus on interactions.

I know the first few chapters won't be great, but trust me. Once friendships build, the real comedy will begin.

Lastly, I'm just running in the dark about how their school goes...apparently, I also didn't attend highschool till a later age, so I'm not familiar about most schools as well, but bear with me.

Read and Review.

Things to note.

Italics = Only specific people can hear that one person.

XOXOXOXOXOX

Chapter 2: A Fool's Choice.

The school bell rang. Not being familiar with schools, Kalas didn't know what to make of this, so he copied the students when they began to leave. The first thing he noticed was a crowd of people gathering in front of what appeared to be a sign-up sheet. "Hmm? What's this?" He wondered to himself.

There was several discussions among the students concerning driving, some signed up their name, some mentioned they'll try later. Not yet familiar with the language, Kalas looked around and saw a familiar student. "Mikoto, was it?" Not giving much thought, he tapped her on the shoulder, "Excuse me. I'm not familiar with the language yet, but what is this?" He asked, pointing towards the poster.

The blue haired girl looked towards him, "Hmm? Oh, your Kalas." She greeted with a handshake, in which Kalas hesitated in shaking, "Don't worry. I don't bite." She pointed out, so Kalas; not swallowing the insult, shook it, "This is a sign-up sheet for Driver's Ed. Apparently, the School Board finally decided to provide some vehicles so students can learn to drive." She explained. "I think I'm going to sign up" She added, signing her name on the paper.

Pondering for a while, Kalas picked up the pen and signed his name as well.

"Oh, your going to try out too?" Mikoto asked the obvious. She then read his name, "For someone not familiar with the language, you sure know how to write it." She commented.

Kalas gave a non-threatening scoff, "I said I wasn't familiar with the language, that doesn't mean I don't understand most of it." He pointed out and turned his head to see some other familiar people coming.

"Make way Mikoto! I'm going to sign up!" Tenma called out and without hesitation, she signed her name up.

Mikoto gave a little worried sigh, "Ah, are you sure? Do you even know the basics?" She asked in concern.

"Oh, don't worry. It'll be a piece of cake. Just keep your hand on the wheel and watch the road." She then waved off a goodbye.

Mikoto only watched her retreating form, "She's so going to fail." She muttered under her breathe.

Kalas looked towards her, "Not very bright, is she?" He wondered.

Mikoto only lowered her head, "You have no idea. With her luck, she'll probably cause the school to go bankrupt for the repairs." She answered.

Kalas then turned his head and noticed other people coming up.

First was Harima, "Tenma's going to sign up. So I'll sign up too, who knows? Maybe we'll have the same car. Of course, the only wheels I need is my motorcycle." He muttered quietly, so quietly that not even the two heard him. He then picked up the pen and signed up without hesitation.

An unfamiliar girl he hasn't seen, but saw a resemblance walked up, "Can't risk having Tenma putting others in hospitals." She pointed out. She also signed up without hesitation.

One he saw in the classroom also walked up. He recognized this one as Hanai, "Yakumo is going to sign up. I'm going to sign up too." He signed without hesitation.

Several others also came, Imadori signed up and made a comment about Mikoto's chest...this was promptly answered with a punch from Mikoto which resulted in him landing in a trashcan. Kalas raised his eyebrow at this. The large man the others called Buddha, also signed up, making a comment about how chicks dig a snazzy sportscar then started to reminisce one of his babies that involved a car. Kalas was promptly disturbed at this. This was also answered with a smack in the head by a fan from a girl who's name he tried to remember. She then signed up so "She can watch over him". Then another young man came along who had a flashy hairstyle, he signed up so he can show up Harima. A younger man also signed up, wanting to impress Tenma.

Watching them all walk away, Kalas noticed something, "Okay seriously. What's the average IQ of the students in this school?" He asked quietly.

Mikoto lowered her head again, "You wouldn't believe me if I told you." She muttered under her breath.

"So when does this start?" He asked, looking at the poster again.

Mikoto looked at it as well, "Seems to be starting next month." She answered.

Two more came up, a blonde girl in pigtails and a girl with red hair which he felt a negative aura from. Well, he imagined the aura, the aura was actually coming from him. Of course still being confused whether to seek peace or revenge, he hid this well. In his vision, he saw the spy who killed the only family he remembered having.

Akira signed up without a word, while Eri signed up making a comment on how her butler wanted her to learn how to drive. They remained with Mikoto, while Kalas saw this as his cue to leave.

"So your going to drive as well, Mikoto?" Eri asked.

Mikoto scratched her head, "Yeah. I figured I should learn how now. Me and Kalas signed up together." She answered.

"Really? Where is he?" Eri looked around for the male.

Mikoto also looked around, not noticing Kalas leaving, "Huh, he was right here." She remarked.

"Is that him?" Akira pointed out, seeing the retreating form of Kalas in the distance.

The three all looked at his retreating form. Shrugging it off, Mikoto and Eri left. Akira however, studied him, "Something about him seems so familiar. I should keep an eye out for him, just in case." She placed within her thoughts, then took off to catch up with Mikoto and Eri.

Apparently, the sunny morning took a turn, now it was drizzling. Earning many groans from students about the rain. Some took out their umbrellas, while some took off in a sprint, covering themselves with whatever they had.

Kalas stood quietly at the sides away from everyone, there he sighed. "I don't know what to do" He kept thinking this over.

"So. You finally found your families killer. What are you going to do now?" A voice echoed besides him.

Normally, this would have scared many others, but Kalas only turned his head to see one of the ghosts who spoke to him regularly. Long dark hair and red eyes, this one he called Kiko. He looked down again, "I don't even know, Kiko. If I was a twisted mind, I would have attacked her on sight. But thinking over and over again, did she save me from a life a child was not to have?" He explained his situation.

Kiko, the ghost, (AN: This is the same ghost that speaks to Yakumo) floated besides him, "If I was alive, I would feel your pain, but I'm just a mere whisper. Only able to appear to a few." She spoke in her cold voice. Then she looked towards him, "And how many times do I have to tell you? My name is not Kiko." She added.

Kalas gave a scoff, "Unless you tell me your real name, I'm going to call you Kiko." He mocked quietly.

"I may have someone who can help you in your problems." Kiko suggested.

Kalas gave another scoff, "I prefer to do this alone. This is my business and mine alone. I don't want anyone else getting involved." He snapped out quietly.

"She doesn't have to help. I'm just pointing out that you need someone to console with. A friend to speak all your problems too." She pointed out, floating in front of him.

"Heh, as mentioned, I prefer to work on my own problems." He again snapped out.

"What if you can't do it alone? What if your mind shatters after keeping in all your problems?" She asked in a riddle.

"Again with the riddles." He answered annoyingly, then he sighed, "Who is she?"

At this moment, someone came up, "Do you always speak to yourself?" Itoko asked, apparently, she heard him talking to his ghost.

"Itoko" Kalas acknowledged, looking at her. He then turned away, "Sorry, I just have a lot of things on my mind. I regularly talk out loud about what annoys me the most." He answered, emphasizing the annoying part.

"Ouch" Kiko muttered quietly.

"Hmm, well don't let it bother you much. Can't have you distracted in your works." Itoko waved off and walked away.

"Yes, that would be very depressing" Kiko mocked to him.

"Shut up!" Kalas snapped quietly.

Unfortunately, Itoko heard him, "Excuse me?" She gave a death glare.

Forming a sweatdrop, Kalas lowered his head, "Nothing. Just telling the voices to be quiet." He answered promptly, then walked off, "Sorry to keep you, Miss Itoko. I'll be on my way" He then disappeared in the mist of the rain.

Itoko sighed, "What a strange child. Hope he doesn't catch pneumonia" She muttered to herself quietly.

*Somewhere else*

The younger Tsukamoto sister was walking alone in the rain, pondering within her thoughts under an umbrella. Recently, she found out she fell in love with Harima, but she also knew that Harima loved Tenma; her sister. What confuses her even more is that she knows that Tenma loves Karasuma; she made it no secret to those close to her. She didn't know much of Karasuma, just that he is merely a bane to Harima's existence in two ways. One: Tenma loves him. Two: He's the famous editor who influenced Harima. When he found out, he felt a second knife going within him.

She also knew for a fact that many boys are interested in her, but not in a romantic way, but a dark way. One who loves her in a romantic way then a dark one was Hanai; He made it no secret either. Always speaking his thoughts, one would think Yakumo could fall for him, but there are a few problems for that thought. One: He was too forward. Two: He's not exactly a listener. Three: He thinks too much. Four: He's too clueless in several situations. And five: He's too loud.

However, if Hanai was a bit more in control of his thoughts and mind, he could have actually made her fall from him, but from the way things stand, it won't happen in a million years. Here, she figured that she has three options. One: Confess to Harima and hope he accepts her. Two: Finally go with Hanai, she figured she won't be able to run from him forever. Three: Disappear. She didn't know how to disappear, but she figured if she asked Akira, she would have something in mind.

"Have a lot on the mind, do we?" The ghost's voice called out,

Yakumo moved her head to the side and saw the ghost who loved to torment her appearing a bit too close. "Your kind of...close" Yakumo pointed out, feeling uncomfortable.

"I don't like getting wet" The ghost admitted.

Yakumo tilted her head, wondering how a ghost can get wet. But deciding it's not worth it, she shrugged it off. So instead, she stared, waiting for her lecture on her love problems.

The ghost; Kiko, noticed what she was waiting for, "Don't worry. I'm not here to torment you. Instead, I have someone I want you to meet." She explained her reason of appearance.

"Eh?" Yakumo did her trademark version of 'What?' (AN: Anyone notice that in the manga?)

"A young man. Promptly the exact age of Harima and Hanai." She replied.

Yakumo stared at her quietly.

Noticing this stare, the ghost let out a little giggle. "Don't worry. I'm not playing Cupid. I know for the fact that Harima is the only one who will have a place in your heart. But then again, you never know." She explained.

"Why should I meet him?" Yakumo asked.

The ghost looked in the distance, "Let's just say you two share similiar problems. Might be nice to have a friend to console your problems with. And who knows, he might even help you in your relationship with Harima" She explained, adding a sarcastic remark in the last bit. In truth, one of the problems that is guaranteed they will share is how to make her shut up.

Yakumo immediately flushed, "I told you. I..." She started up.

"You want Tenma to have Harima. But is it truly what you desire?" The ghost finished, asking that question which often caused Yakumo to go in full thinking mode.

Either she's too tired to think that up, or the author is being lazy and not writing a flashback, as she only lowered her head and muttered, "Yes..."

"Are you afraid?" She asked.

"Eh?"

"I truly do not believe that is what you desire. What you truly desire is your sisters happiness. But let me ask you this, will she be happy with Harima?" She did her trademark riddle.

"I..." She started.

"Is someone there?" A voice called out.

Both Yakumo and Kiko (AN: Yakumo doesn't know her pet name) looked at the source of the voice. It was inside a bench with a roof on it, protecting the sitter from rain. Looking at each other for a while, both proceeded towards the booth. There they saw a young girl, shivering to the bone.

"Huh, thought I heard something." The girl replied.

"Hmm. I see a huge resemblance. Maybe she's a sister of the boy I mentioned." The ghost spoke out.

However, Yakumo ignored this. It was obvious this girl was older than her, she seemed more mature. "Oh hello. Are you trapped here?" She greeted quietly.

The girl leaned back and placed her arms behind her head, "It was sort of my fault. I fell asleep here and when I woke up, it was raining and I became cold." She explained her story.

"Ask for her name. She wears the same uniform as your school." The ghost suggested.

"Kind of pushy today, aren't you?" Yakumo acknowledged. Not being used to talking to ghosts in front of people, she forgot only she can see her and speak to her for that manner.

The girl tilted her head, "Who are you talking to?" She wondered.

"As of right now. Only you and that boy can see me. So, your probably going to freak her out if you continue to talk to me." She pointed out.

Yakumo immediately flushed, "Oh, I do that a lot. Heh." She countered.

"Nice counter" The ghost replied. Knowing this, she was not making it easy on ignoring her.

The girl folded herself again to keep warm, "Heh, your a strange one." She acknowledged.

Yakumo only lowered her head in embarrassment, "Excuse me. You wear a uniform similiar to my school. Are you attending that school?" She asked.

The girl smiled, "Yes. Yagami High if I remember. I joined just today, but starting tomorrow. Still have things to take care of." She confirmed the question.

"Like sleeping?"

"By the way, my name is Innocent. What's yours?" She introduced herself as Innocent.

Yakumo took down her umbrella and sat inside the booth, leaving the ghost outside to get wet. "Yakumo Tsukamoto" She stared into the distance.

"I'm getting wet..."

Yakumo ignored. "Which class are you attending?"

Innocent began to rack up her memory, "1-D. I think." She answered slowly. Looking out into the distance, into the ghosts direction.

"Hold it. She almost has the same eyes as the boy. So maybe they are related. Ask if she has any siblings." The ghost asked.

Yakumo didn't really like asking personal questions, but this ghost while very truthful and had her share of scaring people moments, she was quite annoying to people who can see them, "1-D. Same as my older sister." She stated, then looked towards her, "Sorry to ask you this, but do you have any siblings?" She asked shyly.

Innocent scoffed, looking at Yakumo, "Not that I know of. I grew up as the only child with only step sisters. Glad I'm away from them now." She answered honestly. "Why did you ask?" She added, staring at Yakumo's crimson orbs with her blue/green ones.

Yakumo gasped silently at the eyes. She found it mystifying, yet creepy at the same time. She had seen those eyes somewhere, but she couldn't remember where. She continued to stare silently at the orbs in front of her.

Innocent gave a small smile, "Do you find them beautiful or scary?" She asked, noticing the stare.

Yakumo looked away, embarrassed for staring so long, "I-I think they're nice. Are they natural?" She asked shyly. Trying to ignore the ghosts sarcastic smile that appeared on her.

Innocent looked at the distance again, "Your eyes are nice as well. I seriously thought red eyes meant evil or something. Something I read out of a fairytale book." She admitted silently. "Yes, they are natural. But you never answered my earlier question. Why did you ask if I had siblings?" She repeated herself.

Yakumo blushed at the comment of her eyes, "Thank you." She responded quietly, then lifted her head at the question, "Oh, just satisfying my friends curiosity." She answered again.

"I see. Who is your friend?" She asked again.

Yakumo began to think again, then she got it, "I like to call her Ghost." She answered quickly.

"Ouch"

"Ghost? That's a weird pet name." Innocent remarked.

"It's because she moves like a ghost. As silent as the wind and her words can send chills to your spine." Yakumo again explained. She was starting to get tired of asking questions for her ghost.

"Now I'm just insulted'

"How strange." She muttered quietly. "Hope I can meet her one day." She added quietly.

"I rather you didn't" Yakumo had to think to herself.

Staring into the distance, Innocent noticed that the rain showed no signs of stopping anytime soon, "Mind walking me home under your umbrella? I don't want to get to wet." She requested.

"Um...sure." Yakumo agreed and stood up, opening her umbrella. She positioned it so that they both could walk without getting wet. The ghost continued to ponder within her thoughts, wondering if Innocent is related in any way to Kalas.

"Twins maybe? Nah. They probably would have known by now." She replied to herself quietly. Then she noticed that there was no room under the umbrella meaning she'll get wet if she follows, so she decided, "I'm vanishing now." Then she disappeared.

"Where do you live?" Yakumo asked.

Innocent studied the surroundings, "Not far from here. Just a couple of blocks down." She answered, then looked at her, "By the way. Curious question, how's your sister? I mean, since I'm in the same class as her. Is there anything I should know about her." She requested.

Yakumo began to think on how to answer this, "She's pretty childish. Most of the time, she'll think of something. Also, her pigtails have a mind of their own." She replied, walking in the distance.

*Somewhere Else*

So here's Kalas. Walking in the rain in quiet and peace. He didn't really mind the rain that much, at least he's not soaking wet. Of course, he had to go to work, meaning he had to get transportation if he wants to get there in time.

As if fate read his thoughts, a black limo came along in which it slowed down and the rear window opened, revealing the blond pigtailed girl he saw earlier.

"Your Kalas, aren't you? Need a lift?" She asked.

Kalas remained quiet, he did need a ride, but he wasn't one to occupy the time of someone he does not know, "I'll be fine." He replied, still walking.

"You sure? You might catch pneumonia." She again asked.

"Yes. I'm sure." He again answered.

This time, the front window opened revealing a man with a fine mustache, "The Lady requests that you hop in." He replied in a death glare.

Kalas felt intimidated at the glare, so he decided not to anger him. He turned around and opened the door, sitting on the seat opposite of the rich girl. He then studied her, trying to remember her name, "Your...Eri. Aren't you?" He asked, in which was answered with a tilt of the head with a smile. He then looked over his shoulder, "Your driver is scary." He remarked.

"Don't worry about Nakamura. He's only trying to protect me." Eri pointed out.

"It's a pretty poor job of doing so when you invite a complete stranger in your car." Kalas pointed out.

Eri smiled, "Even if you try anything, you'll be dead within the few seconds." She replied sarcastically.

"Really? How so?" Kalas pointed back.

"Look behind you"

Kalas then looked behind and there he met with a creepy glare from her maid; Masaru who was growling darkly at him. He shifted uncomfortably and stared back at Eri, "Right." He replied, losing this battle. "So why did you pick me up?" He asked.

"What? Can't you trust me in this?" Eri suggested.

"Where I grew up from. Trust is something that could get me killed." Kalas pointed out, referencing his time in the Don's Family.

Eri let out a little laugh, "Well, your in Yagami. You don't have to worry about much death threats here." She answered amused, "Geez. So uptight." She added sarcastically.

Kalas only tiled his head in amusement, still keeping an expressionless face. There they sat in silence for the time being. Eri stared back, but it was mostly at his eyes; eery, yet beautiful. There, he noticed his stare, so he decided to break the silence. "Do you find them beautiful? Or creepy?' He asked.

"Huh?" Eri asked, snapped out of her trance, "Oh um...There cool." She answered quietly.

Kalas only tilted his head again. "You never did answer my earlier question. Why did you pick me up?" He again asked.

Eri only scoffed annoyed, "Still onto that?" She asked.

Kalas too, scoffed, "Your a rich girl. You wouldn't have picked me up unless you have something to ask of me." He pointed out.

"So your against rich people as well...'

"I've had my fair share of them"

"Well. I'm not like them." She snapped out, "Guess I wanted to ask you. How do you get by? With your eyes I mean. Don't people stare at them?" She asked quietly.

"I've learned to ignore them." He answered. "Why are you asking about that?" He wondered.

"Well. You see, I'm actually half-Japanese. My father is British." She admitted. "Guess I just wanted to know how you get by life. I'm called halfie by other rich kids." She muttered quietly, looking down.

"There's nothing wrong in being a half-breed. If I had to say, I'd say that it's a sign of peace. A uniting of different heritages. Those who look down upon them are often envious. They are jealous that you have a life in both worlds." He explained in wisdom.

Eri only looked in acknowledgment, "Wow. Never thought of that before." She muttered quietly, looking back down.

"Or so I read in a book somewhere." He added quickly.

Eri looked in disbelief, "You got that from a book?" She asked.

"Learning Japanese, I've had my share of books. Forgot what the title was called though." He admitted quietly. Eri only looked out the window in amusement. Kalas then recognized the area, "Stop here." He requested.

"Nakamura. Stop." Eri ordered, in which the car halted to the sidewalk. She looked out the window and saw that they stopped in front of a restuarant, "You live in a restuarant?" She asked.

"I work here." He answered, opening the door and stepping out. He looked at the skies, letting the light rain fall on his face. "Thanks for the ride" He replied, then turned and proceeded towards the resturant.

Eri remained silent, watching him go, "Nakamura. Let's go home now." She ordered.

"At once, Miss." He obeyed, letting the car go in motion.

*Back at School*

"So. What do you think. Partner? Shall we sign up and show those 1-D's how to operate a vehicle?" Tougo asked, looking at the Driver's Ed enrollment list.

Harry looked at all the names, "Yes. We'll show them how to drive." He agreed, signing up his name. "And stop calling me partner" He added. He then turned, "How about you Lala?" He asked.

Without hesitation, Lala signed her name up. "Ichijou will not defeat me at driving." She replied.

Then 2-D's Big Three's went to their hangout spot. WAS Burgers.

XOXOXOXOXOX

Finish Chapter 2.

Here's the latest chapter. I've wanted to finish this earlier, but I kept getting distracted.

So, anyways. I'm not sure if they already know how to drive a vehicle, but I figured a Driver's Ed Arc would be nice in School Rumble.

As you may have noticed. I'm giving the ghost a bigger role then in the actual anime. Her pet name is Kiko and Ghost. From Kalas and Yakumo respectfully.

I may have gotten Yakumo out of character with Innocent. But she's pretty shy and having a ghost tell her what to do made it pretty tough.