Bcozy- Hey it's its bcozy here with another chapter! To let you know, Rebecca's bag in the chapter is not a purse. It is like a mini backpack but it looks like a panda bears face. SO AWESOME! I dedicate this chapter to my friend A-chan for giving me the school rumble comparison and becoming my real life Lenalee in some situations.
AHH! A broker is at the school? Man how can this turn out? Komui had said she could stay but the guys have to go with her! Now with everyone at the school, how will everything turn out? Will Rebecca stand to be here with Allen, Lenalee, Lavi, and Kanda?
Investigation Begins! Time for School? Damn.
"Alright Everyone! Time to get in uniform and move out!" My voice echoed through the science division. Komui and Professor Nives had conversed and agreed to let the exorcist stay at the school to investigate the radio transmission that Allen, Professor Nives and I had overheard. About a broker. Allen told me about a broker. They are humans that sold their life to the Millennium Earl and trick other humans by calling their dead love ones names. Making them come back as akuma. The horrible person who would do that! To betray their own kind and kill more! I don't want that to happen. At least not on my watch. Kanda, Lenalee, Allen, and Lavi coming with us to stay at the school, it is mandatory.
I gave each person a new uniform as they came into the room. Somehow, the Principal had the thought of the uniforms were not 'hip' or 'coolieo' , bet you it was the fake twin cousins that told him that, and decided to change the whole outfit but kept the color of purple into the equation. The jacket was all purple and the outline was white. The skirt for the girls, Lenalee and me, was full of white stripes. The guys, the Moe, Larry and Curly of the black order, had to wear pants and at the outline of the pockets and the bottom hems were pure as Allen's hair. Everyone had white bows. Kanda gave a confirmed grunt as he came from his room with his bag and new attire.
"Why in the hell do I have to wear this?" He pulled the ribbon from his jacket pocket. I came over and took it away from him. I wrapped the snow colored string around his collar and started tying it.
"Because you have to fit in with the crowd so you will not get noticed by the enemy." I say as I finish the bow with a tight tug almost making him choke. "Just be lucky you are not wearing a skirt."
He scowled "But you are not wearing one, baka."
It was true. I was wearing shorts that had the same color as the uniform. I was not going to wear a skirt. It is against my principals.
"Aww, you have to keep that kind of bad language from those pretty lips...Hime-sama." I gave a wink. Before he could do any harm, Lavi came behind him and slugged his arm over his shoulder.
"Playing nice Yu?" Then his suitcase met his face. I only rolled my eyes. I already know that this is going to be hard, finding the broker, but with these two. May God be with us all...
As the rest came out, properly dress, I opened up the portal. The first to go in was Allen, followed by Lavi. Lenalee was trying to reach the vortex, Komui stuck onto her leg.
"Don't go my Lenalee!" He rubbed his face to her leg. An annoyed sigh came from my lips.
"It was your idea in the FIRST PLACE!" I say walking towards him. The girl just walked to the portal, with Komui dragging behind. I grabbed his collar and pulled him away. Man how can someone can go this far for a sister complex? The man was put into his chair as his sibling went away.
"Megumi. Do you still have that idea in the pages?" My innocence opened its pages and poof. Came a cell phone that looked just like mine. I put it into his hands."Look Komui, you can call Lenalee, me or anyone else that is with us with this. It is a portable phone. It has the numbers already built in so you can go to speed dial. Push 1 for me, 2 for Lenalee, 3 for Allen, 4 for Lavi and 5 for Kanda. Got it?"
His eyes grew in amaze at this new technology. He started playing with it as soon as I backed away from him. I gave a wave to the science department but got stopped by a familiar face. It was Johnny, with cloth in his clutches. "Here I finished it for you. So whenever you are in battle, wear it and it will protect you from minor attacks. The buttons are silver and the cloth is made of special material. Good luck Nives-san." He gave a bow with everyone else. A smile came upon my lips.
"Arigatou Johnny-kun. I promise to wear this with pride."
Then my feet were leading my exit. Megumi o Shosek came between me and my arm. Sliding ever so gently but securely into my hold. Kanda went in, with no hurry, before me. I jumped in and the doorway between the two times closed.
"Lenalee will be with me...Kanda and Lavi will be in the dorm next door and Allen will bunk in with the professor. Sound good?"
We were all in the living room. I got the two older exorcists to follow me out of my dorm into theirs. I unlocked the door in front of us with a set of keys and went in. Inside was mostly like my dorm but color different. Calm sunset yellow with some dark purple here and there. Appliances already set up, clocks set, blankets and pillows on the beds in different rooms, Chairs upside down on the table, a small monitor in the wall near the sink. Mostly all they ever will need already in there. The professor must have time before we came to do this. He so kind. I turned to the guys and put keys on rings tied with paper in their hands.
"If you ever get locked out, there is a spare for both of you. The paper in your schedule. If you need me, I will be in my dorm. We will all meet in the secret section of the Library. Just follow me after class." The time now was 6:18 in the morning. Still a little bit early for class, but we have to get everyone situated with living arrangements.
"Oh and don't kill Lavi, hime-sama."
I walked out and closed the door behind me. I heard a bang from the other room and a click for the lock. My arrival back into the dorm was empty. I lead Lenalee to my room and helped her unpack. I called Allen from the room. As he pocked his head in, I spotted Timcampy in his hair. I threw him keys rapped with paper.
"Here! They are for the next door with Professor. Don't worry. I told him so you won't be an intruder. Hi Timcampy!" His face went white like his hair and the only thing that was showing was the yellow wings. His shoulders slumped as he stepped out. I pocked my head out my room, into the hallway.
"Ne Allen, what did you and the professor talked about when I was making the miratashi dango?" The teen only grew red and stumbled on his words.
"Um...nothing really. I will see you later okay!" Rushing, he grabbed the doorknob and hit his face as he opened it. Allen gave an 'okay' with his hand at the same time as he went on the other side of the door. It closed tight.
I blinked in surprise at how clumsy he was. The girl next to me put a hand on my shoulder.
"Don't mind Allen right now. He must be a little bit excited to go to school here." Lenalee giggled. I gave a slight nod. Would he be that excited? I gave a shrug and commenced with the unpacking.
7:01 am. We all left the dorms together. Before we all left the building, I gave each person the exact thing I gave Komui. "An IPhone?" Allen questioned as he touched a button, making it come on.
"Yes. This portable phone will keep us all in contact. If anything would happen or anyone would find out something, push the 1 for me, 2 for Lenalee, 3 for Allen, 4 for Lavi, 5 for Kanda, and 6 for Komui. You can also write me messages by going on the messages button and go to text. Also if you would need assistance, there are these guys." My right pointer finger did a circle in the air and touched every screen. "Wake Min'na-san!"
Then the turned on. Still having a black background, an exorcist uniform came in view. Five seconds later, a mini version of the exorcist who was holding that cell phone appeared. On Lenalee's dark green phone was a mini version of her. Pigtails and everything. The same thing was Allen's white phone, Kanda's blue phone and Lavi's red one.
"Amazing." Lavi managed to squeak out. Mini Lavi gave a piece sign with a copy of the original cocky smirk. I started off down the set of stairs. "Oh before we go, remember under any circumstances, and do not let a teacher see you with it out. They will take it away with no remorse." I put my bag pack on my shoulder as I turned. With the rustling of material, they must have put it into their pockets and followed me. Let's just hope today will not turn out like an episode of School Rumble...
"Everyone, I would like to announce that we have 4 new students in our presents today." says Mrs. Clay. She teaches American History and also is my homeroom teacher. During homeroom, we are supposed to read and not talk, but today is a special occasion. The guys will be introduced in a Japan like style. The 4 have to stand in the front in the classroom and introduce themselves. That is going to be hard for our little hime-sama... The door of the classroom slid open, the four came in and stood next to Mrs. Clay.
"Can you introduce your selves to the rest of the class?"
Allen gave a nod and put his gloved hand in front in a small bow. "Hello, I am Allen Walker."
Some "So Adorable" could be audible.
Then Lenalee gave her sweet smile. "Hi. I am Lenalee Lee. It is very nice to meet all of you." In the background, there was a group of guys in the back of the room who started taking pictures of her. Out of the blue, picket signs with Lenalee in chibi form with Lee-sama on the back came into view.
"Lee-sama! Lee-sama! Lee-sama!" Cheering as well. How can they have pictures of her in five seconds? Well, they are fan boys. Never question a fan person. Lenalee gave a blush. "Arigatou. You guys."
A male by the name of Josh Okolow exclaimed. "Aww! She can talk in Japanese! So adorable!" I rest my head on my palm, a smirk coming on my face. I could tell. It was going to become a School Rumble episode...
"Hey. My name is Lavi Bookman." He gave a smirk and went to the first desk, which had a girl with blond hair with black streaks was sitting. Her name I believe was Brittany Wiggles. His hand went under her chin and lifted her head to meet his one eye. In a seductive voice, like he did with me, said. "I hope to know you better..." There was kya's that shook the room.
Man! I have a migraine and the day barely started! Why did I have to sit in the middle aisle of the classroom? Well, there is a bright side. At least I can sit next to the window in the court yard. My attention went to the huge tree in the middle of everything. The leaves in a crescent shape. So peaceful. I could feel the horrible pounding of my head soon leaving...then whistles put me back to modern hell...
Kanda had his hands in his pants pockets like usual. He made no eye contact, with anyone. His character made most of the girls next to me mummer some disturbing like on the grounds of "Man he's hot!" "Do you think he has a girlfriend?" "Do you thing he has a type?" Disturbing. Told you.
"Kanda Yu." That was it. His introduction...was his name. Well I want to have a laugh so time to push some buttons.
"OI! Kanda was it? What do you like to do in your spare time?" My smirk grew when his scowl became darker. I guess it wasn't hell for me today...but I am going to have it be hell for Kanda for picking me up dropping me on the hard floor of the order...jackass...
"I am a swordsman...and I fight dumb people." The last comment was for me.
"Then shouldn't you be committing suicide right now?" I retorted as I leaned back taking my chair with me. My feet resting on the desk. Bad idea. My bottoms have been seen, Mrs. Clay scowled me..
"Miss. Nives, why would you be wearing shorts to the school? Hmm?" My bottoms were showing. I had to think...let's see what excuse I can think of...HA! I sat correctly in my chair, put my fists near my face but close to my chest, had "tears" stop just from my eyes. Perfect posse, now to sell it.
"I just..." I gave a sniff if I actually was crying "I...don't want to get hunted down by a crazy perverted old man. I don't have the power to protect myself so..." I covered my eyes with my hands. As usual, Mrs. Clay broke.
"Oh Miss. Nives. I see what you mean. I don't want any of my students hurt. You can wear them." SCORE! But I still have to finish my performance.
"Thank you Mrs. Clay. You are to kind." I could see Allen shake his head from the corner of my eye.
"If everything is situated, then you Miss. Lee, you can sit to Miss. Nives, Mr. Walker you can sit in the back next to Mr. Okolow, Mr. Yu..."
"Don't call me that." She got interrupted by our favorite swordsman. Lavi cleared everything up.
"His first name is Yu. He doesn't like his first name at all."
"Oh well Mr. Kanda, you will sit next to Miss. Hokly." A.K.A Miss. I-die-my-hair-every-day-so-I-can-look-cute-but-it-is-just-insecurity-that-takes-over. Even though I was going to make Kanda's time here some hell...I would never EVER wish sitting next to them on anyone...
"Mr. Bookman, you will sit right here on the corner." All the girls that sat next to that desk started giving high-fives. As everyone complied with their demand, Mrs. Clay cleared her throat.
"Welcome to Tatame High!"
"Yes! The first time going to your school and I have a fan club!" exclaimed the redhead as we all walked to a lunch table that was open. It was 12:19 and I was tired like I just came from a 15 mile marathon. Why oh why did I have to sit next to Lenalee. She so nice, don't get me wrong, but when guy after guy comes over and says "Can I have your autograph?" or "Can I have a picture with you?" was getting on my last nerves.
Also on the way to meet Lavi, we have different classes, was horrible... In the hall, I did not notice that a Lavi Bookman Fan Club had been establish and followed the star of the club at our sudden accouter. They seen me and they all charged after me because they think I was a threat for their "Dear" Lavi. Guess who were the leaders? Those damn cousins! That was another reason why I felt exhausted. I just needed some food. Yes that would give me energy!
I went to the food line and got me a cheese burger with fries. I told the others to get whatever they like. But Kanda was picky. He doesn't like anything but soba. So he didn't eat anything. "Hime-sama, If you want to fit into you dress, you can't just not eat. It's not healthy for you." I said as I put a fry into my mouth. He growled at me.
"Look, I don't like anything that is in your stupid Cafe. So I don't want to get sick with that disgusting food of yours." He wrinkled his nose at my food. I rolled my eyes.
"Don't mind Ba-Kanda. He can't just stop his love for the soba. He has to get that check. It may take over his life." says Allen. He was balancing a tray of food like before. His white hair moved when he sat. He was on my left while Lenalee was on my right. Lavi was across with our
PMSing friend.
"Shut up Moyashi."
"Oh too late..." Allen started on his food when the two came over. Britti and Tiffi with same everything. Those skirts way to high! Their sights were on the guys, but one look at me and their faces turn into epic disgust.
" are you here?" said Britti as she put her hands on her hips.
" you leave you are ruining my appetite?" I mirrored. I folded my hands together in front of me and pushed my food a side. Tiffi just rolled her eyes and turned to Allen.
"You shouldn't sit here with this loser orphan. You may get her lonely germs on you." The exorcists looked at me in surprise.
"Didn't you know? Little Rebecca is an orphan. Professor Nives fell for her little act and took her in." said Britti. I could feel some sting in my eyes. No. I am not going to cry! That will give them satisfaction. I gritted my teeth trying to make it help me.
"Shut. Up." But they didn't. They kept continuing it.
"Her parents left her all alone. It was clear they didn't want her."
"Shut up."
"I don't see why he got her? He should have just let her go and stay alone to die likes the damn brat she is-"
I had it! I slammed my hands on the table and stood; send my chair falling to the ground. I looked at the both of them with furiousness in my eyes. "You have no right to talk about that! You acting like you know everything that happen! But you don't so SHUT THE HELL UP!"
The cafe went silent. Millions of pairs of eyes looked at me. I could feel the water fall from my eyes. I turned from everyone and ran out of there with super human speed. I could her Allen called for me, but I kept running. Down the stairs, past different classrooms, and into the one place no one would want to go. The Library. I went to the farthest book section, the Forbidden Area, and went under a desk. I made sure no one seen me and I hugged my knees to my chest. I covered my face in my knees. I just let my tears flow.
My low sobs began to fill the silence. I don't know how long I was there. Bells for class rung then the final bell rung for dismissal. I just stayed there. I couldn't go anywhere. They would taunt me because I am an orphan. I don't want that to happen. I wanted it to be secret! I want everything about me not known to random strangers! I just wanted to stay there, but my stomach growled. I didn't finish my lunch so it rumbled like an earthquake.
"There you are." I lifted my head a bit, to see above my knees. My eyes shook to see a pair of shoes that looked just like a guy I know. The voice was too. The chair got pulled out and another individual came in with white hair. He sat next to me in the same position. I put my head back into my knees. He talked in a harsh whisper.
"We were searching everywhere for you! You got us really worried!" I never looked at him. I could hear him sigh.
"You know I am an orphan too?" My head raised in surprise. I looked at him. The sunset from the window next to us illuminated his gloved and some of his face. He was looking upward, as if he was trying to remember something. Allen looked like an anime guy from mushy love scenes. "I was left alone when I was around five years old. Then my adopted father found me. His name was Mana. He was a great person. He died because of the Earl." His eyes narrowed a bit. I looked away.
"I'm sorry."
"It's okay. You are not alone you know. People may have an experience close to yours. So you can always talk about it okay?" I gave a slight nod.
"I guess...no I know that I am not the only one who may go through this. But I just don't know how to handle it you know. They always made fun of me because of that but I don't...I don't know I think I snapped. But I am okay now." The gloved hand wrapped around my cheek and made my head turn to face him.
"Stop crying then." said Allen as he brushed off a fresh tear. I gave a pout.
"I am not crying. I'm just washing my eyes out..." He rolled his eyes and reached to his right to get a bag. He handed it to me. "You left it in the cafe. I wrote all the homework since we have the same classes." I gave him a thanks and look through it. All my books were in there nice a neat, in the middle was a cup of yogurt. Only one person came to mind.
"Lenalee."
"Yup. After you left, she started yelling at those two for what they said. Then guys came over and stand with Lenalee. Apparently, she is a good speaker. The two girls got bared out of there." A laugh passed my lips, I could feel a actual smile on my face. How could he do that? Just a small conversation, with him doing most of the talking and I feel better? Allen is so kind.
He came and found me and talked to me than anyone else.
"Arigatou Allen." He gave ma sincere smile. There was a small pause of silence. Then a question came into my mind. "So seriously, what did you talk about with the professor?" He got even redder than before and turns the other way so I could see him.
"It seems to be kind of late everyone is kind of worried so let's not make them wait-" Allen tried to get up but I grabbed his sleeve.
"Don't change the subject!" He just looked at me. I could look away from his gray eyes. It's like it's froze me in my tracks. No one moved. It's just timed stopped. This is what people mean when you stay with a person and don't know how long you stay there. You are focusing on that person. He began to say something but stopped. Allen grabbed my other hand and pulled me up. My body was lifted up so quickly I had to grab onto a bookshelf to steady myself.
As I did, a gray book came off the shelf and onto the floor. I reached for the novel and the ground shook. The bookcase came closer to us and slid over, becoming before it. The new empty space was a room. Full of red velvet expensive furniture and books. I gave a look to Allen and walked in. Boxes of paper and files were more apparent. I grabbed an old shoe box next to the door and opened it. A small piece of paper caught my attention. Printed on the paper was fancy cursive writing. Allen came to my side and we read together.
Dear the Eisenach Family,
We are deeply sorry for your daughters passing. The staff and student body are mourning. Please remember you have our thoughts and prayers. Thank you and let the years be good to you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Alfo Tuckner
Acting Principal
I put the letter back in the box and closed the lid. Allen and I both scurried out of the room and put the book back in. We didn't stay to see if the bookcase went back into the wall. Speeding, we came from the front building and ran to the dorms. Night had token over the suns light, how long was I there? When our destination was met, I started to jump up and down. I was so excited to show the others! Allen shook the doorknob, and the door was locked so I had to get my keys. But I had the box in my hand and my backpack on my shoulder.
"Allen, get the keys from my pocket! HURRY! I want to tell the others!"
"Alright. Which pocket?" I turned away twist to show my butt.
"Back pocket!" His eyes got wide, only a bit. He started to stutter.
"Um...I..."
I came closer to him. "Come on be a man!" I could see gulp and reached into my pocket.
"Well do you feel anything?"
"Uh yeah but it's really in there good..."
Then the door opened to reveal a red faced Lenalee. She probably heard us wrong. And what she sees now, me near Allen and him in my back pocket, God only knows what she is thinking.
"It's not what it looks like!" We both simultaneously said. We separated from each other and I could feel heat on my cheeks. Before I could explain to Lenalee what happened, she had her arms around me. "We were really worried about you! Are you alright? We thought the broker could have got you! We tried to call you but we got no answer!"
It's because it was in my backpack. I broke from her hold and barged right into the room. "I am fine. Call the guys over okay. We have some work to do."
The box went straight to the table and dumped every single letter on there. The sound of clattering pans got my attention. Across the room, was the professor dressed in an apron with a pan in his hand and his golden pocket watch in his left. "Where have you been Becca-be? I was so worried! It's past 2:15!" he said like a child.
I crept slowly to him, like he was dangerous. Well he was. He was about to cook. I grabbed the pan from his hands and put it on the counter. "You know we get out at like 2:09 and it takes a couple of minutes to get here so I can't be home straight at 2:15." I deadpan. He only gave me a wink.
"Remember, 2:15 is always a time to open and come home!" I could only think that the Professor's words went deeper than just a reminder. What the meant, that was the real mystery.
