A/N: If you are one of the unfortunate few that read chapter two when it first came out(yesterday), I'll say this now: go back and read it again. It was probably really confusing because I UPLOADED THE WRONG CHAPTER AND DELETED THE ORIGINAL. Isn't this new project going great already?
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It was almost surreal, being so close to the sky the he watched every day from underwater.
The helicopter shook slightly with the breeze, making him jump. Takuto chuckled next to him.
"Don't worry, this is the only time you'll have to ride in one of these." He said, and Leon nodded. He'd always admired the sky, but looking out the window he was starting to think that was all he wanted to do.
"May I ask where we're going?" He said, turning away from the sight. Watching his home draw away so slowly made his heart clench, especially when an image flashed through his mind, of the twin's sad faces when he told them he was leaving.
"Japan. More specifically, Tokyo." Takuto said, looking out the window on his side. "It's not too far away from where we are right now, but I want to get there early so we can prepare."
"Prepare...?"
"We need to get you proper clothes." He said, glancing at Leon's coat. It was the same as all the male clothing on the island, but he was told to pack lightly, so he'd only taken a few trinkets - which were mostly old gifts and drawings from the twins - and two books the clan leader had given him. "Clothes like those will attract a lot of attention, and I don't want that one to notice you too soon."
He didn't need to be told twice.
"They called out to you." Takuto had said. "With my current power, I was only able to unseal this much, but... it should be enough for now."
The words rang in his head, and he unconciously brushed his hands over the box in his pocket.
Aqua Force...
He shook his head, bringing his hand up to fiddle with the gem on his jacket.
"Afterwards... what will I be doing?" Takuto simply smiled.
"We're going to introduce you to your roommate." Leon blinked.
"Roommate?" He echoed, and Takuto nodded.
"Yes, he's-"
He was interrupted by a loud ringing, startling the blonde. Takuto calmly reached into his pocket, pulling out a small green device. At Leon's confused look, he simply said he'd explain later, then lifted it to his ear.
"Yes, this is Takuto... I see... yes, that is a problem. One day? Yes, we can delay it if that's all you need. Thank you again for doing this."
he brought his hand down now, tapping a red button-like picture on the surface and sighed.
"A slight change of plans, but that was him now." He said, then frowned slightly. "Though I'm rather surprised that he called me himself, but seeing as it was an issue that involved him..."
He paused, noting the confused look Leon now wore. It wasn't that he didn't understand, but he found it rather odd that someone he didn't know would be willing to live with him for-
Well. He didn't even know how long.
"I suppose right now you're wondering why someone you don't know would want to give you a place to stay?" Not his exact words, but it was the truth. "I promised him that, until you are ready to take part in the circuit, he can train you to use your deck properly, as I'm sure you haven't had any practice."
The truth stung a little, but he accepted it.
At least he wouldn't be alone in this.
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A/N: In response to some people's comments, I'm keeping chapters short right now because I intend to skip over parts of Asia Circuit that aren't important right now. Meaning once we get to the point where the circuit starts, Leon will be doing his own thing and those chapters will probably be longer than they are now. Length also depends on the content, so since right now it's mostly introductions, there isn't much to write about. And it'd be boring if I just meshed them all into one chapter... which I may do eventually, depending on the chapter count later in the story. We'll see.