The students from Shido's group quickly went to the back of the bus, As the bus drove off from campus Shido walked up to Takashi's group.
"You saved us" Shido said "I take it that Busujima is the one in charge?".
He then glanced at Ross who was breathing silently in Saeko's arms.
'Interesting, So he made it after all' Shido thought until Saeko spoke.
"We don't have anyone like that. We all relied on one another to escape" she said.
Shido smiled.
"That's unacceptable, In order to survive. A leader is absolutely necessary. If you'll allow me to explain, A leader protects the order" he said.
Rei then looked at Takashi.
"Your going to regret this" Rei whispered "Your really going to regret saving him".
Takashi just looked at her with a confused expression, He didn't really know what she was talking about since he didn't really know anything about Shido.
"Whew, We're finally away from the school" Shizuka said. However, One of the students from Shido's group got up from his seat.
"Driving like this is way to dangerous!" Tsunoda said as he walked up to the middle of the bus "Why do we have to go with Komuro and these other idiots? They decided to go to the city without considering us", Everyone in Takashi's group just had about enough of Tsunoda's talking.
Tsunoda continued "Why couldn't we just go to the dorms or find some place at school we could hide out at!?" he said. That's when Shizuka then saw a flipped car on the street as she quickly hit the break and drove to the other side of the road almost hitting another car in the process.
Tsunoda then glared at Shizuka "That was dangerous you fucking bitch!" he said. That's when Kurokami added into the conversation "He's right you know...driving like this is only putting us in danger. We should stop somewhere and hide" he said "There was a convenience store back there".
Shizuka then stopped the bus to the side of the road.
"What are you doing now? I'm gonna...".
"Your gonna what?".
Tsunoda then saw Ross standing up from his seat as he was holding onto the seat for support, He was still weak so he didn't a lot of energy.
Shizuka then undid her seat belt as she stood up "Just shut up! I'm a little too tense to drive normally right now!" she said.
She then looked at Ross.
"Ross you need to sit back down, You can't waste any more of your energy. You already pushed yourself when you used your lightning dash, You don't have to deal with someone like him in your current state".
Ross turned to Shizuka and nodded.
"I know, But I'll take care of this. You don't have to deal with this guys crap Shizuka, Your under a lot of pressure. Just relax, I'll handle this even if I'm not at full strength" Ross said. Shizuka was taken back a bit by what Ross said, She then walked over to him and hugged him.
"Thanks" she said as she walked back to the drivers seat. Ross then turned his attention to Tsunoda "Now, What were you gonna do to Shizuka?" Ross demanded.
Tsunoda then walked up to Ross's face.
"I heard of you! Your Ross hikatori!" Tsunoda said as he balled up his fists, Ross just glared at him.
"So what if I am?" He said.
That's when Tsunoda pointed his thumb back at Kurokami "Your the guy that put Kurokami in the hospital for 3 months!" he said, Shido's group then looked at Ross.
Ross started to smile "And? He was beating up my friend who was minding his own business, So I had to put him down" Ross said, Tsunoda gritted his teeth "So you think you can mess with my pals when there teaching some weak kid a lesson!? And what did that blond bitch mean when she said you can't waste any more of your energy!? And what the hell did she mean when she said you used something called a lightning dash!?".
Tsunoda then grabbed Ross by the collar.
"I bet your hiding something! Just what the hell are you keeping from all of us!?" he yelled. That's when Takashi placed his hands on Tsunoda.
"Leave him alone, If I were you. I wouldn't get on my friends bad side. He may not be at full strength, But has enough power to take you down in one blow" he said. Everyone in Shido's group was curious at what Takashi just said.
Shido glanced at Ross with a smile on his face.
'Enough power to take out a person in one blow? Even in the weak state that he's in, He would still be able to fight. But at his full power, He could be truly devastating. He could be very useful to my advantage' Shido thought.
Tsunoda then looked at Takashi.
"You think your some kind of saint!?, I hate you as much as Your friend here! I can't stand you little bastards!" he said, Takashi gritted his teeth "Why do you hate me? I never even met you" he said.
Kohta was about to help but Saya stopped him.
"You little bitches!" Tsunoda said, That's when Ross grabbed Tsunoda's arm and flipped him to the ground.
Everyone in Takashi's group were amazed that Ross still had enough energy to flip Tsundoa like that. Everyone in Shido's group however were in utter fear minus Yuuki who was smiling a tiny bit.
Ross glared at Tsundoa.
"Rule number 1, Never leave yourself open" he said as he slowly got to his feet.
Takashi smiled at him.
"Thanks" he said.
Ross smirked a bit.
"Anytime".
That's when everyone then heard clapping from none other than Shido.
"Well done, Well done. What an marvelous display of teamwork" he said as he then fixed his glasses "However, I think this is proof that I was right. We need a leader. A leader just for us", Saya then adjusted her glasses.
"And let me guess. There's only one candidate for the job" she said with sarcasm, Shido looked at her "I'm a teacher ms. Takagi, and your all students. I'm the only one qualified".
He then turned to his group "So how about it everyone? If you want me as your leader. Would you please clap your hands?". Then as soon as he finished, All of Shido's students stood up and clapped, All except for Yuuki who was glancing at Ross through the Corner of her eye. Shido then took a bow.
He then turned to Takashi's group.
"And so, The majority rules that from this point forward, I am to be our leader".
Everyone in Takashi's group had uneasy looks, They really didn't want Shido being there leader.
That's when Rei ran over to the door "Miss Shizuka! Can you open the door! I'm leaving!" she said, Shizuka just looked at her "huh? But-". That's when Rei ran to the door and opened it as she then jumped out.
"Rei!" Takashi said as he ran outside to her, Shido just wiped his head.
"Oh my, It sounds like I won't be able to do anything to change her mind, She's just a lost cause" he said, Ross heard him however as he glared at Shido as he walked out after her.
Rei walked away from the bus only for Takashi to grab her arm "Rei stop! Were are you going? He asked her.
Rei looked at him "There's no way in hell that I'm riding with that bastered! She said, She then looked over Takashi's shoulder to see Ross walk over to her. Rei then ran over to Ross as she held onto him.
"Ross, What are you doing? You shouldn't be out here, You need your rest" she said, Ross simply shook his head at her.
"There's no way I'm going to just sit around and let you go off by yourself Rei" he said "You're important to me. If anything were to happen to you I wouldn't forgive myself. I already failed once trying to keep three of my friends alive, And I'm not going to fail again" he said.
Rei just held onto Ross even tighter as she heard him say that.
"Ross.." Rei said as she laid her head on his head as she looked into his eyes. Ross moved a bit of her hair out of the way.
"Yea?".
Before Rei could answer, A bus was headed there way.
"Watch out!" Takashi said as he pushed Rei and Ross out of the bus's path as it curved and flipped on it's side causing an explosion.
Saeko then ran out of the bus over to Ross's side as she helped him up.
"Komuro! Are you alright?" Saeko said.
They were able to see Takashi and Rei on the other side of the fire.
"Yea we're alright" Takashi said "Let's meet back up at the east police station!".
"At what time?".
"Tonight at 5, If we can't make it. Then tomorrow at the same time!".
"Got it!" Ross said as he and Saeko made there way to the bus.
"Ross!".
Ross turned to Takashi.
"Yea!?".
"I'm placing you in charge of our group until Rei and I can meet up with all of you!" he said, Ross was shocked that Takashi would put him in charge as leader of there group.
"What! Why me!?" Ross asked.
"Because! I have faith in you!", Takashi then grabbed Rei's arm "Let's get out of here Rei".
Rei nodded at him "Right" she then turned to Ross "Just please be careful Ross!", Ross nodded as he saw his friends run off.
Saeko helped Ross to the bus as she closed the door.
"Miss Shizuka, we can't continue this way" Saeko said.
Shizuka nodded "Right! I'll take us a different route!" she said as she drove the bus down a different path.
As they were driving down the new path, Ross was looking out the window.
'dammit! Why...why did he make me of all people..' Ross was then snapped out of his train of thought as Saeko placed her hands over his.
"Ross, Are you ok?" she said in a worried tone.
Ross simply shook his head.
"No...I...I just don't understand".
"Understand what?".
"Why would Takashi put me in charge of our group? I'm too emotional. I couldn't even protect Toshimi and Misuzu from getting killed. So what good could I do as a leader?". He then felt a pair of lips on the side of his cheek.
He turned to see Saeko smiling at him.
"Saeko...what are you?".
She then laid her head on his shoulder.
"I think I know why he chose you, And in case your wondering. No he didn't chose you because you have powers" she said with a wink, Ross just looked at her confused.
"Then what did he chose me for?" he asked.
Saeko just kissed his cheek again.
"You'll find out in time" she said.
Ross just looked at her still confused as he then sighed and went off to sleep.
'I hope the both of you make it safe' he thought.