Next chapter of Ryouzanpaku no Yami

"Talking"

'Thoughts'

"Techniques/extremely loud shouting/emphasis"

I don't own History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi

Last time

"Right this is the game to see who wins!" Kenichi explained as he continued to pull on the string. "Ha, ha you don't seem to know this game!" Kenichi called out as he laughed.

Yami watched in interest as Chikage, for the moment at least, acted like a regular girl. "Interesting." He mumbled out loud as a smile wormed its way onto his face. He smiled as he watched the two interact. "Well…they seem to get along well enough." He muttered as he continued to watch the rather comical scene in front of him.

My own way

Yami was walking with Kenichi in the courtyard of the school having been asked by Miu to make sure Kenichi stayed safe. "What am I, a babysitter?" Yami asked himself irritably as Kenichi seemed to be all smiled as he walked. "Tch…this guy sure is optimistic today."

Kenichi suddenly noticed Chikage and, smiling, walked up to her. "Oh, we meet again. How's it going?" he asked with a bright smile adorning his face. Yami merely scratched his head somewhat embarrassed by Kenichi's apparent stupidity.

Chikage glanced at them impassively "That's none of your business." She stated in monotone.

Yami laughed "So cold." He stated casually as Kenichi started to dance around in an attempt to get Chikage to smile, it failed. "What the hell are you doing?" Yami asked as a sweat drop formed on the back of his head.

"It's because she always looks alone, she looks bored." He began as he stopped dancing around like a fool "So I try to cheer her up." Kenichi continued as Yami gazed towards the gymnasium where he could feel Miu staring at them.

Yami rolled his eyes "I think that's her faces default setting." He stated earning him a glare. "Oh, she can glare." Yami muttered sounding genuinely surprised at the visible anger.

Before Chikage could do anything her phone rang. "Ah you're not allowed to use your cell phone at school." Kenichi recited one of the rules a dumb look on his face. Yami merely palmed his face as he motioned for Chikage to go around the corner to answer it.

"I swear you're an idiot." Yami muttered as he turned on Kenichi "She's YOMI you know." He pointed out as Kenichi waved at her retreating form.

"Don't be silly Yami-san there's no way a young girl like that would be involved with YOMI." Kenichi seemed to be absolutely positive about it too. Groaning about stupid idiots Yami threw his hands up into the air in defeat.

"Whatever, if you want to live in a delusional world fine!" Yami stated as he walked a bit away from Kenichi.

"What's his problem?" Kenichi wondered aloud. "Ah Chikage-chan is done." He stated as he walked over to the young girl. "You're done?" he asked as she closed her phone "Let's play!" he shouted as she began to turn around. Yami sighed and walked towards them. "Please don't do that hiding the dislike behind your emotionless face." By now Chikage had turned completely around to face him. "I want to make you smile!" Kenichi thrust his hand forward causing Chikage to reflexively step backwards.

Yami leaned against the wall. "Good reaction." He muttered audibly for Chikage to hear. "Though with this idiot you shouldn't worry about being attacked" True to his word Chikage saw Kenichi holding some sort of plant.

"These are Lagerstroemia buds." Kenichi explained as he showed them to her "Pick them up and flowers appear after you gently rub them." He handed her one as he showed her. "Like this." There was suddenly a small flower in his hand. Chikage glanced at the buds in her hand and began to rub them showing no emotion as they all turned into flowers. "Ca-can't you at least act happy when doing this?" Kenichi asked as he watched her.

Yami chuckled "I think that's as much happiness you'll get her to express." He stated casually, though he was ignored as Kenichi pulled out another plant of sorts.

"Let's try the Miscanthus shooting next!" Kenichi exclaimed as he handed her a leaf. "Hold a Miscanthus leaf like this…oh be careful not to get cut by the edge." He showed her the process before turning to face her. "AND SHOOT!" he shouted as he fired his at Chikage. She dodged to the left while shooting at Kenichi hitting him on the forehead. "I got hit." He stated playfully.

Yami laughed as he watched the two. "Well if it's only this then it's fine." He muttered as he leaned against the wall. "There's no need to dive into conflict is there?" he mumbled to himself as he watched the two interact.

The trio started walking around school Kenichi asking various science related questions the entire time. Passing by the photography club Yami noted that Rachel was acting as model while her brother was aiding the photographers get a better shot. Yami increased his pace in hopes of passing by unnoticed. "Oh my, isn't it Yami-kun!" Rachel shouted as she wrapped her arms around him. 'Damn it.' Yami thought as he watched Kenichi walk away having not noticed his friend's plight. Chikage however did and she merely placed her hands in prayer nodded her head towards him and continued walking.

"Rachel-san…was there something you needed from me?" he asked trying to be polite as he turned to face her despite the fact she was still hanging onto him.

"As a matter of fact…" she began as she guided him into the room. "Could you model with me?" she asked as she got onto the platform used for the models.

Yami glanced at the Photography club. "You guys need a male model?" he asked hoping against all hope that they would say no.

"Yes we do, Rachel-san is very particular about who gets into her pictures." The club president stated as he motioned for Yami to get onto the platform with Rachel. "We're entering these pictures into a contest, the topic being 'Couples'." The president said as Yami got onto the platform albeit reluctantly. "So we'd like to ask you two to get into various…couple poses." The boy tried to explain.

Rachel grinned and jumped into Yami's arms. "Something like this then?" she asked as she rested her head against his chest.

"Perfect." One of the club members said after taking a picture. "Could you give us another one?" they asked as Yami sighed but offered Rachel his arm.

Eyes sparkling, she immediately grabbed a hold of his offered arm and smiled up at him as he smiled down. "You two are naturals at this!" the president declared as he clapped his hands. "Just a few more now"

One of the other members handed them a chair. "Here use this." They stated as Yami sat down. Suddenly he felt a pair of arms loop themselves around his neck as Rachel placed her chin on his shoulder smiling. Smiling himself Yami nuzzled her cheek with his own waiting for the snap of the camera.

"How much longer?" Yami asked through gritted teeth as Rachel seated herself in his lap. "I have places to go you know." He stated trying to ignore the fact the Rachel was sitting on him.

The president smiled "Last one." He announced "Just hold her close to you." Yami sighed but sis as told and wrapped Rachel, who was not expecting anything to happen, in a big hug surprising her. "PERFECT! Alright you two can leave now." He announced as Yami politely set Rachel on the ground before briskly making his way out of the room."

Yami arrived next to Kenichi just in time to see Miu grab Niijima and run screaming her anger. "What did you do this time?" he asked as he stared at Kenichi uncaring that Chikage was glaring at both of them.

Kenichi recoiled in shock. "I did nothing to upset Miu-san!" he shouted in denial as he backed away from Yami who stared at him in an accusatory fashion. "Honestly!"

Yami took a step forward. "Right…and I'm thirty-seven." The sarcasm in his voice was nearly tangible as he roughly jabbed Kenichi's forehead. "For heaven's sake get it in your head that Chikage is YOMI!" he shouted pointing at the young freshman. "I mean look at her, her eyes are screaming 'When can I kill them!' can't you see it?"

Kenichi frowned and turned away from Yami. "What non-sense are you spouting now Yami-san?" he asked causing Yami to pull his hair out in frustration.

"You know what? Fine if you want her to take your head be that way! Don't say I didn't warn you when we have to bail your ass out of trouble later." That said Yami stormed off to be on his own.

"What's his problem?" Kenichi asked aloud causing Chikage who had said nothing during the small argument to palm her face.

Later that night

Kenichi, having just used the public toilet was walking back to his room in the middle of the night. "Public toilets are a pain in the ass." He muttered sleepily as he walked. "Though the bath is an Onsen, this is so weird." He continued pausing as he sensed something on the roof.

It was Miu dressed in her kitten paw print pajama shirt. She was staring at the moon contemplating something, what Kenichi couldn't tell. Nodding his head he began to climb up to join her. She noticed him instantly turning her head to face him. "Good evening!" Kenichi called out as he waved up at her.

"Kenichi-san!" Miu muttered as she smiled down at him. Unknown to either of them Yami had just poked his head out of the room below them. Hearing them speak he stepped out of the door and stood underneath them calmly listening.

"It's been a while since we've met here…Miu-san's favorite spot." Kenichi began as he sat next to her.

Miu smiled "Yeah." She muttered as she went back to watching the moon. "It has hasn't it?" she asked as she pulled her knees closer for warmth.

Kenichi smiled "If I recall, we were talking about our dreams right? I want to win the Naoki Prize and Miu-san wants to become a beautiful bride."

Blushing Miu started waving her arms around frantically "Stop this already!" she shouted causing Yami to chuckle.

There was a moment's pause as Kenichi turned his head towards Miu. "What are you doing here so late?" he asked with a smile on his face.

She paused as if trying to think of what to say. "Kenichi-san…you're quite the Casanova aren't you?" she asked causing Kenichi to blink in surprise.

"What are you saying?" he asked sounding genuinely confused "I don't remember any girls who were attracted to me." He stated easing Miu's heart a little.

She sighed "You've been pretty close with that first year student Kushinada." She pointed out causing Kenichi to laugh.

"Well yeah…" he began with another laugh. "Because I have a Imouto, so I get along with Children." He admitted the smile not leaving his face.

Snapping her head towards him in surprise Miu stared at him for a moment before speaking. "A sister?" she asked causing him to nod his head. "A sister! So you see her as a sister? Just a sister!" Kenichi sweat dropped as did Yami. Miu on the other hand looked extremely happy as she turned her attention back towards the sky.

Kenichi sighed "I know…that kid Kushinada Chikage is YOMI." he announced causing Miu to snap her head towards him so quickly he was worried she may get whiplash.

"Then why?" she asked softly. "Why were you acting ignorant when Yami-san was telling you all those times?" she asked quietly as she turned away.

Kenichi gave her a small smile "I'm trying not to overlook the fact that even though she is YOMI she is also a child, so if I can befriend her…" he trailed off. "Yeah, this isn't a clash between powers this is my own way to fight!" he declared making him seem kind of cool. "Besides I can't think of any other way, she's a girl and a child!" Yami just lost all of the respect that Kenichi had built up within him.

"Idiot." Yami muttered as he leaned against the wall. "You really are an idiot, Kenichi."

Miu smiled at him "I hope it goes well Kenichi-san." The two dwindled into idle chatter as Yami sighed

"Well…it looks like Kenichi isn't as much as a douche bag as I thought he was…still a douche, but not so much as I thought." He sighed to himself as he stared at the moon. "The next month or two is going to be really bothersome…" he would later regret having been right.

End

I hope everyone like it even though it was short. Story ideas for the anyone who wants to, to give them a try.