Catch-22: The Familiar

By: M14Mouse

Summary: Being back in school brings familiarity back in Yu's life…in more than one way.

Disclaimer: Don't own them.

"Did you use the shirt that I picked out for you, big bro?" Nanako said over the phone.

"Of course."

"Are you going to wear the shirt that I picked out for you tomorrow, sensei!" Teddie said.

"Of course," He said with a laugh.

The night before his classes, Teddie and Nanako gathered around his uncle's old laptop. They insisted that they picked out his outfit for school. It was hilarious. He had to point several times to Teddie that it really doesn't match or it wasn't the season.

"But…But Sensei…don't you want to be a hot stud?"

"Teddie! Big bro is going to school, not on a date."

"Oh…Sorry, Nana-chan."

"That is okay. When big bro goes on a date, we will make sure that he dresses a lot better."

"YAY! You're the best!"

He had to force himself not to laugh at their fun. As long as they didn't make him wear a coat or giant flower, he was good.

It was good to hear them laugh. They have sounded a little down since he left. He made a note to visit them during the next break. It wasn't that far from here.

"How were your classes?"

"Did you meet any beautiful fair maidens?"

"Classes went well. No, I haven't met any maidens, Teddie."

It felt…strange back in the classroom. The material didn't bother him but the environment felt strange. Perhaps, Mitsuru-san was right.

"You know, there is a strong possibility that you will be the oldest in your class."

"I know."

"You aren't worried?"

"I have been to many schools over the years. Some, I have been the oldest and sometimes, the youngest. This won't be new."

"…."

"Are you worried?"

"Tests don't fall to swords."

"Mistsuru-san? What are you worried about?"

"…..I am not sure that it would be wise to do this case and your education at the same time."

"Probably just as wise as the Dark Hour or looking into a murder case while we were in school."

She chuckled over the phone.

"We were younger then."

"And yet that hasn't changed anything, has it?"

"No, it hasn't."

"There are more and more rumors and reports that we uncovered. I don't like where this is going."

"I have back up and I will call it if I need."

"Just be careful."

"I will."

Nanko's voice snapped him out of his thoughts.

"Did you make any friends, big bro?"

" You mean beside Akechi? There is Schwarzer and Albarea…"

He met Rean Schwarzer first. It was after class one day and Rean kept staring at him funny. It made him feel uncomfortable. He wanted to ask why Rean was staring at him.

Soon...he got his answer

"It is nice to meet another sword wielder," Schwarzer said behind him.

He nearly tripped over his feet when he heard that. He turned around to see a smaller man with dark black hair behind him. The stranger looked a little embarrassed as he scratched his head.

"Oh?"

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I saw your fencing bag by your school bag. I thought it was great! Another sword person. Hah…sorry. The others say that I should stop doing that," the man said.

"That I can imagine. Did you fence as well?"

"For a little bit. I preferred the tachi myself but my parents thought that it was a good idea." The stranger said with a laugh.

"The same expectation that it was a good elective to take at the time. My instructor thought that I was too forceful and might hurt someone."

"Mine thought that I was too nice. I was holding back."

He chuckled.

"I can see that," He said with a grin.

"Is that a challenge?"

"Maybe?"

The stranger laughed.

"Rean Schwarzer."

"Yu Narukami."

Then he met Jusis Albarea…who was Rean's friend soon after. He was around the same height as Rean and had blonde hair and blue eyes. In his head, he could already hear Rise telling him that he was the "model" type.

"So, you adopted another one?" Albarea said as he looked him up and down.

"I didn't adopt him! I commented on his bag!" Rean said with a sigh.

"Uh huh…like you adopted Elliot."

"Elliot lost his violin. I was merely helping him find it. And you like Elliot!"

"…And Gaius?"

"He was asking my thoughts on one of his paintings."

"And Emma?"

"She got her bag stuck…I swear…you make me sound like I am a stalker."

"A helpful stalker. So, how does it feel to be adopted?" Jusis said as he turned to him.

"As long as it isn't a cult, I am good." He said in amusement.

Jusis laughed.

"I like him. He gets to stay."

Nanako and Teddie laughed.

"I like them," Nanako said.

"I knew that you would." He said.

"When will we get to meet them?" Teddie asked.

"Hopefully soon."

"YAY!" The pair shouted over the phone.

"Okay, I'm here. I have to go." He said as he finally arrived at his destination.

"Good bye, big bro," Nanako said.

"Good luck and Goodbye, sensei!" Teddie added.

He laughed.

"Good bye, you two." He said before he ended the phone call. He slipped his phone into his pocket.

He eyed the school carefully. It looked like a normal school but he knew better.

Appearances can be deceiving.

He watched as the students exit and enter the building. He adjusted his bag.

It was time to get to work.

End of The Familiar.

Next Chapter: The Memory

A/N: Yu is a little social butterfly, isn't he? What can I say? I like Legend of Heroes and I thought Rean and Yu would get along quite well. So, there. But don't expect Rean and the gang to appear too much. Sorry. Anyway, some of you guys were right on the nose on how Yu and Ren meet. Some of you guys were actually close on how Yu meet the others.

Fun question: Who do you pair our heroes with during your playthrough?

While pairs won't play a huge role in the story, I won't lie…I am curious what you guys did during your playthrough. So, read and review if you wish! Thank you for all of your wonderful support!