Hotaru's Classroom Class Report 1.1
First Day
It was a normal day in the Private School for Elite Training Corps. There was a lot of laughter, gossip, and quite a few pranks and minor physical battles as they welcomed the new students, the four male foreigners who had just transferred into their school. They made friends easily; showing great prowess in the art of fighting that they earned the men's respect and enough charm to intrigue the ladies.The door creaked open. Five girls entered, heads slightly bowed. A hush desceded on the room as they made their entrance. Two girls, one with long brown hair, the other with long pink hair shyly refused to meet the others' gazes. The one with short hair that glinted with silver pins stared back mutinously at the others in the classroom, as though memorizing each and every one of their faces. The blue-haired girl appeared aloof at first, until it became clear, she wasn't really looking at anyone or anything, she was naturally spaced-out. Only Raine, known as General Minako's daughter received a polite welcome because of her rank as a Gundam pilot and due to the fact that she was the principal's daughter.
"Um . . . good morning everyone . . . my name is Sayuri . . . but you can call me Yuri for short. These are my friends . . . ah . . ."
The buzz in the room escalated violently.
"So the rumor was true."
"Yeah, the princesses are forced to mingle with us commonfolk."
"The girl . . . the one with long brown hair . . . she's cute."
"The one with the voice of a mouse?"
"No-- the one with the voice lower than a mouse."
(LAUGHTER) Yuri's face flushed a deep red.
"Heard about the incident at the ball?"
"Heard about it? I was there! You should've seen them . . . they're a disgrace to the Moon Kingdom!"Morganite stepped forward and bowed low. "Ladies."
"Save us the hypocrisy," Raine said coldly. "We know you're up to no good."
Lignite, Alexandrite and Malachite stood behind Morganite, stopping Raine from stepping forward.
Morganite raised his eyebrow mockinly. "I don't know what you mean, Lady Raine. We are here by order of your queen. With all due respect, her judgement is more credible than that of a bunch of teenagers."
To Raine's horror, the rest of their classmates (not all, but most) got up to stand behind the 4 "generals" (as the chibi-senshi called them). She and Chiharu stood protectively in front of their friends.
"He's right!"
"Leave them alone!"
"What do a bunch of spoiled brats know?"Morganite nearly laughed out loud; both in triumph and in the irony of the situation.
"That's enough," Chiharu said. Everyone quieted, chilled by her cold whisper. "I don't particularly care what you think about us, but if any of you should go beyond thinking and choose to war with us, physically or verbally . . ." She whipped out a straw doll.
At the same time, the door burst open and Raine's boyfriend charged in. "Hey Raine! Your mom said you left your lunch bag and your dad's got some milk for you here and . . . YEEEEEOOOOW!!!!!!"
Everyone (saved for Chiharu and Rumine) watched in amazement as he twisted unnaturally in mid-air, yelping in pain as his body jerked in different angles, matching the brown blur between Chiharu's hands as she moved the doll swiftly, smoothly, and expertly.
The doll landed on her left palm.
Raine's boyfriend landed heavily on the ground.
Chiharu whipped out a pin from her hair and stabbed the doll thrice in a dramatic flourish.
Raine's boyfriend twitched three times on the floor, before slumping back, throughly knocked out.The people in the room backed away.
"Let's go . . ." Someone muttered. "They might even execute us for picking on the royal princesses."
Slowly, the room resumed to its normal chaos.
"Chiharu! How could you?!"
"I needed to make a point, and I was lucky he came in."
"Lucky?!" Raine proceeded to yank his head up by the collar of his uniform and slapped him several times."Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!"
"Ow! Ow! Ow!"Usagi watched in amusement as Raine knocked some life back in her boyfriend. They named him "T.B." for short because he was known as "The Boy With No Name." He had belonged to Lunar II, but after some sort of scandal was banished. The Queen, as gracious and warm-hearted as she could be, saw the skill and honor in him and sent him to work under General Hino. The personal results were unexpected and perhaps a little cruel, but he was nonetheless a very good source of entertainment to them all, so they let him stay on . . .
She continued to watch as Chiharu bandaged him (violently). He was in obvious pain, but he still smiled at Raine.
It must be love.
She sighed, happy for her friend. Her gaze shifted to the many men crowding over Yuri, who was, after all, the gentlest and prettiest of them all. The women were staring daggers at them, but she shrugged it off, she had enough female friends in the chibi-senshi. As she turned away, however, she noted the four generals talking quietly in a corner. She leaned on her desk, pretending sleep, but she watched them. She was like her mother in one aspect: She believed they could be reformed, but unlike the queen, she was cautious . . .
"That was unnerving," Lignite said.
"Not very trusting, are they?" Malachite added, grinning.
"They'll do us no harm. We have the queen on our side, after all." Morganite laughed. "And everyone else, by the look of things."
"Then it's safe to proceed?"
"I don't think so!" Lignite put in. "It's too soon."
"Ah, Lignite," Malachite jeered. "Always the chicken."
"I am just cautious . . ."
"You get more scared everytime you're reborn!""That's enough!" Morganite said sharply. "You have a valid point, Lignite, but I will have to talk with you about your aggresive skills later. No, Alexandrite suggested we send one of our minions to test them first. They may not be as bubbleheaded as they look, I mean, look where their clumsy parents have got us in the past."
"Minions?"
He smiled then. "All right, one of our, ah . . . partners. Anyway, I have faith in Alexandrite's strategy. The Lady does, too. Where is he, anyway?!"
They watched as Alexandrite walked, seemingly transfixed, to where Rumine was seated. He sat in front of her, oblivious to the fact that her stance and glazed eyes indicated that she was not "on earth" at the moment.
"We meet again my lady. I'm sorry I was so abrupt a few nights back, I had only guessed your condition when I got home. I find it very understandable, actually, given the aura of intelligence you reek . . . er, ah, eminate! That's right! I meant eminate! Ah . . . haha . . ."
"The dolt," Morganite muttered.
Usagi stiffened when she saw Alexandrite approach Rumine, then relaxed upon hearing his words (Rumine was seated next to her).
Rumine, as if conscious of the enemy's eyes watching her, started and stared at Alexandrite for a moment, then smiled. "Oh, hello."
He blinked and grinned, elated. "I did it! I broke her out of her trance! She smiled at me! Can you remember who I am?" He said excitedly.
Rumine again stared blankly into space, making Alexandrite stumble.
Usagi couldn't help it. She gave up feigning sleep and laughed out loud. She enjoyed watching the antics of Raine and T.B., now she can be amused by Rumine's suitor. It was the closest she could ever get to experiencing love. After all, who in his right mind would attempt to win the heart of the crown princess of Crystal Tokyo?
He nervously watched as the long strands of pink grazed his desk when the princess sat up. He reached out to touch it, then drew his hand back, his heart pounding.
She was so beautiful . . . the crown princess.
How unworthy he was of her . . . he turned away, making a fist, tears streaming down his face. And yet . . . and yet . . . I must speak with her . . . my light, my love, my shining star! The Pearl of the Orient!
Courage, man, all it takes is courage! Take a deep breath, that's it!
He turned and opened his mouth, but no sound came out.
He looked away again, clutching at his chest. His heart was thumping violently. Ok, that was just a trial run . . . it was natural to be nervous. He cleared his throat and tried again.
He turned and opened his mouth, but no sound came out.
He closed and opened it, but . . . nothing.
He tried again . . . nothing.
He did it so fast and violently, but the only sound that came out was the clacking of his teeth.WHAT IS FREAKING WRONG WITH ME?!
Clenching his fists, in determination, he took a deep breath. Slowly, his mouth opened.
"Ah . . . U . . . U . . ."
"Hello, my lady."
His mouth hung open in shock as a young man decked in a shiny uniform, complete with gloves, knelt before Usagi, offering her a pink rose.
"I just thought it matched your hair. It's a very pretty shade, by the way."
No.
"Well . . . ah, thank you," She said, flushing. "Sir . . ."
"Kaesli," He smiled as she tried to pronouce the unfamiliar name. "I'm from a far away colony," he explained easily. "Might I say I have traveled far and wide, but never have I seen a beauty to match yours."
No. No. NO!
"Thank you again," she murmured, flustered and red-faced. "I'm . . ."
"Usagi, right? It's a cute name. Simple yet unique, very fitting."
The unobserved shadow of a man standing behind them shook violently, gagging. How can she fall for such idiocy? The poor innocent, to be defiled by the likes of this smooth operator with a foreign name as stupid as Kaesli. It wasn't even a name, it sounded like parsley, or some other obscure vegetable.
He slammed his palm against his desk, making it splinter. He would not let this shining light be defiled.
"Usa--!" He was cut off as the window suddenly popped open, slamming against his face. He slid down from the glass, unnoticed as everyone turned to the figure who had just entered.
Everyone stood to greet their teacher, Sir Kyschar. He was handsome, in spite of his glasses, which made the girls smile up to him all the time.
The bell rang. "Ah, just in time!" He said cheerfully. "I knew I'd never make it if I took the front entrance. Windows are very convenient. Excuse me." He disappeared from view. Kaesli shielded Usagi as a brown bag landed inside, papers flying out of its open pocket. It was followed by three humongous books, a stick, and a squealing little girl holding a lollipop.
"MY BABY!" Someone screamed from outside. A crash, thud, and wham!
"Oh, sorry!" Sir Kyschar entered, clothes torn and dusty, slightly bruised and full of leaves. He picked up the girl and threw her back out, then closed the window. "Take my advice kids . . . old women and their canes are the deadliest of all. Ah," he continued, picking up his bag, books and papers. "I see your new classmates have settled in. We have 4 new men and 5 young ladies. Please stand as I call your name . . ."
"Morganite . . ."
"Alexandrite . . ."He continued on until all 4 generals and the 5 chibi-senshi were standing. Blind to the murderous looks being exchanged (save for Mercury, Alexandrite, and Yuri who after several attempts could only manage a little frown), Sir Kyschar smiled up at them.
"There, now isn't that nice? We're all going to be good friends now, aren't we class?"
Several more frowns. The rest of the class chose which division to support and glared at those who opposed them.
"Class?"
The red battle aura eminated from the students.
Sir Kyschar grinned wider, running a hand through his light brown hair. "I'm so sorry. I don't think you heard me very well. Must be my voice, I was enjoying my new karaoke set last night." He cleared his throat.
He looked up at them, his eyes blazing red, and claws appearing on his hand. "SO I'LL ASK AGAIN!" He rasped. "ARE WE ALL GOING TO BE FRIENDS . . . OR AREN'T WE?!"
Everyone screeched and toppled back into their seats.
"We are?"
"Of course we are!"
"Friends, yes!"
"The best of friends!"Sir Kyschar breathed heavily for a few moments then resumed his calm, cheerful state. "Now that that's settled . . ." He started picking up his books and paper and started for the door. "I guess I'll be seeing you tomorrow."
"Uh, sir?" Someone uttered.
His back to them, he trembled slightly. Everyone held their breaths. He turned back to them, smiling happily. "Yes?"
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"The . . . uh . . . the lesson?"
"Oh, ah, right, right! He, he," He plopped back his papers and started the lesson.
The chibi-senshi exchanged glances and giggled. It wasn't such a bad start for our first day . . . Usagi thought, fingering her pink flower. In fact, it seemed like the day was getting better . . .
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