• "I see that you've spotted her," Jade said.
    "Yes, I have," a golden haired man said. The man had golden eyes and very pale skin like Jade. He was very tall, muscualr, but not very handsome. He held evil and mischeif in his eyes as he watched Ayame talk with Riji.
    "Tokyoshitomo-San is here," Jade said, "Hoshi-Kun, he was so close to spotting me."
    "I know, Netami-San," Hoshi said.
    "What do you want me to do now?" Jade, whom was Netami, asked.
    "Just act like a normal student. And watch out for Tokyoshitomo-San," Hoshi said.
    "Will do," Netami said.
    "Just keep an eye on Princess Ayame for now. We'll meet up at the school entrance once this place lets out," Hoshi said.
    "Seems good enough," Netami said, walking away quickly.
    Hoshi set his eyes back on Ayame. He could see Tokyoshitomo doing the same on the other side of the cafeteria; though his eyes did not meet Hoshi's. 15 minutes past by; nothing so far had changed. Hoshi looked back at Tokyoshitomo. With surprise, Tokyoshitomo did the same.
    Tokyoshitomo looked straight at Hoshi with a glare.
    "Tokyoshitomo," Hoshi whispered.
    "Dammit! What the heck is he doing here?." Tokyoshitomo whispered still glaring.
    In a blink of an eye, Tokyoshitomo disappeared. Hoshi whispered, "Gin-San."
    A few seconds later, a young, teenage girl with short golden hair appeared right behind Hoshi. She was very short and slim. Almost pixie like. She had dark red eyes and her hair went just below her ears. Like Netami and Hoshi, her skin was very pale and flawless. She wore black pants and a black tank top with a black jacket over it. Her arms were crossed and her mouth was a hard line.
    "You called," the teenager said with irritation.
    "Gin-San," Hoshi said, turning around, "Tokyoshitomo has spotted us."
    "How am I not surprised," Gin asked, rolling her eyes, "Want me to distract him?"
    "No, keep an eye on him. Make sure that he doesn't come near Princess Ayame," Hoshi directed.
    "Why can't we just kill him?" Gin asked.
    "Because-" Hoshi said.
    "Why? You have had so many chances to destroy him and you haven't," Gin said accusingly.
    "I have my reasons," Hoshi said, turning back around.
    "What reason. All he wishes on you is death! And you give him mercy!" Gin said.
    "No more. Do as I say, Gin," Hoshi shushed her.
    "Ugh!" Gin pouted, running in a blurr away.
    "You..." a voice from behind Hoshi said in a revenge way.
    Hoshi closed his eyes for a few seconds and turned around guiltily.
    Tokyoshitomo dissolved in view across the hall. He had revenge in his eyes and in his features. His arms were crossed and his mouth was ready to pour out words of anger.
    "Yes, me," Hoshi said without emotion.
    "What do you want here?" Tokyoshitomo asked through his teeth.
    "Why do you need to know?" Hoshi asked.
    "By Cyprian law, you are not authorized to be outside of the planet when you are wanted by the authorities," Tokyoshitomo stated.
    "And since when did I care about the law?" Hoshi asked.
    There was a moment of silence until Tokyoshitomo said, "Since when do you travel to Earth?"
    "Because I can," Hoshi answered.
    "Good reason," Tokyoshitomo said sarcastically, "Care to give me a true one?"
    "Believe it or not, Tokyo," Hoshi said.
    "I choose not. And we both know that you have no powers on any other planets besides Cypress. Who'd you bring here with you?" Tokyoshitomo asked suspiciously.
    "Why would I bring someone with me? I wanted to start fresh? Is that wrong?" Hoshi asked.
    "For someone of your kind, it is," Tokyoshitomo said.
    "For someone of my kind?" Hoshi asked, "Why insult yourself?"
    "I am not one of you. Never will I be," Tokyoshitomo vowed, "I will never be a monster such as yourself."
    "Compared to all the things you've done, I'm an angel," Hoshi declared.
    "An angel with no halo," Tokyoshitomo said.
    "Don't be this way," Hoshi said.
    "If it weren't for the witnesses in that room, I would cut your throat," Tokyoshitomo said, again, through his teeth.
    “You don’t have the guts,” Hoshi said.
    “Want to bet?” Tokyoshitomo asked, pulling a knife from his left shoe.
    “No weapons on school property,” Hoshi said.
    “Cut the crap,” Tokyoshitomo said daringly, “I’ll do as I wish as long as it involves your death.”
    “I’m powerless right before your eyes. I’m within ten feet range. Kill me,” Hoshi dared.
    Tokyoshitomo grimed his teeth together and charged forward. Within seconds, a force field appeared around Hoshi, knocking Tokyoshitomo into the wall on the other side of the hall.
    “Fool. He could have killed you,” Netami said to Hoshi.
    Tokyoshitomo stood to his feet unshaken and unhurt.
    “Of course,” Tokyoshitomo murmured.
    "Thank-you, Netami-San," Hoshi thanked.
    "Next time, I wouldn't push Gin-San away. You might need her," Netami suggested.
    "I think I can manage," Hoshi replied.
    "Like you did this time? Here, your powers are worthless and you're just like a weak human." Netami stated.
    "All is well. I was just talking with dear Tokyoshitomo-San," Hoshi said.
    "You both are so very annoying," Tokyoshitomo said loudly.
    "Annoying are we," Netami said, "Cowardly are you."
    "What's that supposed to mean?!" Tokyoshitomo asked, glaring.
    "If you can't understand, then there's no reason in explaining," Netami replied.
    "What are you both here for?" Tokyoshitomo asked, changing the subject.
    "You're smart. Figure it out for yourself. You know, get a clue," Netami said.
    "No, I don't know!" Tokyoshitomo snapped.
    "I'm not wasting my time any longer," Netami declared, "See you around, Tokyo." Netami's right hand waved in the air and her and Hoshi disappeared out of site. Tokyoshitomo stayed put, staring out at Ayame, who was still sitting at the lunch table with Riji. They both were laughing and smiling.

    Lunch ended. Everyone was walking in all directions. Some students were heading to lunch while others were just leaving. Ayame waved good-bye to Riji and walked to the gym. Fortunately, the next class was gym. Gym was the one class that she was very good at because she could play sports very well.
    Quickly, she changed into her gym uniform and ran into the gym. The class past by normally. Girls screamed and guys lost against Ayame in the basketball games. Ayame changed back into her clothes and walked without insulting the boys on how they stink at basketball to her next class. It was math, another class that she did well in. She walked into the class and looked outside the third floor window.
    The window overlooked the courtyard and students walking around. Very cleary, Ayame could see students walking to their classes in the hallway accross the courtyard. Out of nowhere, Ayame saw Netami and Hoshi appear out of thin air. Of course, she did not know the Hoshi, but she recognized Netami and of course, she thought of Netami as Jade. Ayame stared intently at the couple as they looked around thinking that no one spotted them. They walked like normal people accross the courtyard acting like students. Hoshi was now in the boys school uniform, but looked like he was in college. Girls stared with worshipping eyes at him as he passed by with Netami in hand.
    "Out of the way, Misfit!" a girl demanded, pushing Ayame back from the window.
    The girl was average height and very skinny. Almost too skiny. Her black hair waved down to her mid back and her light brown eyes glowed with too much confidence. Her skin was the normal tint with no freckles. Three other girls formed around Kagami. To Ayame, they were worshippers and followers.
    The one that was on the far right pushed another boy out of the way and looked out the window. Ayame knew that her name was Namie. She had curly brown hair that reached just passed her shoulders and bright green contacts. She was average sized and height. Nothing really stood out on Namie, but she was over confident and always thought of herself as above the crowd.
    The girl standing beside Namie was Sachi. Sachi was probably the nicest of them all. She was friends with everyone and still friends with Kagami. Sachi never treated anyone badly at all and she always tried her best to make Kagami a better person. That wasn't possible. Sachi has dark brown hair and eyes and side bangs. The freckles on her palish face complemented it very well. She always had a few pieces of her hair put back in a barrette. Her big smile and happy attitude complemented her even more.
    The girl on the left side of Kagami was the worst of them all, Wakana. She was the toughest and the meanest. People spreaded rumors that the only reason that she is in Kagami's group is because she threatened Kagami. Of course, Kagami disagrees and same with Wakana. Wakana is very tall and not very thin. She wore the long skirt that the girls were allowed to wear. Her long, thin, straight dyed blond hair matched her light brown eyes.
    "Is that a college guy?" Kagami asked.
    "I don't know. He's wearing the school uniform," Namie replied.
    "He's not so cute though," Sachi said negatively, "And he looks like trouble. I know everyone in this school, and I don't know him."
    "What if he's new?" Wakana asked.
    "He might be," Sachi said in an unsure tone.
    "Who's that girl with him?" Namie asked.
    "I met her this mourning. She's from England. Her name is Jade," Sachi answered.
    "What are they doing together? They can't be related. I mean, she's English and he's Asian," Wakana said.
    "I don't care. He's so cute," Kagami said.
    "But he's too old for you, Kagami-San," Sachi said.
    "So you want him for yourself?!" Kagami accused.
    "No, no!" Sachi said, her head shaking back and forth, "I just think that he's trouble. I mean, what is a guy his age doing in high school?"
    "Does it look like I care? He's older and cute. And he'd just die for me!" Kagami said with confidence.
    "She's so full of crap," Ayame whispered to herself.
    Kagami turned around and crossed her arms saying, "What was that, Misfit?"
    Ayame rolled her eyes and leaned against a desk and said, "Nothing. Nothing at all."
    "Oh, it's something! Tell me what it is," Kagami demanded in an accusatory tone.
    "Just forget about it. It's nothing," Ayame said, rolling her eyes.
    Kagami crossed her arms and her head turned towards her right. She stomped her foot and after a few seconds of silence, she pivoted away and looked out the window.
    "The boy isn't there anymore. And he disappeared with that English girl," Kagami said in a crushed voice.
    "Well, if he goes to this school, we'll definately see him again," Namie said.
    "Hey, backoff! I called him first!" Kagami said, looking at Namie.
    "Girls, would you care to sit in your seats?" the math teacher asked.
    Ayame was already in her seat and waiting for class to begin.
    The teacher Hiraga-Sensai was the advanced Algebra 2 math teacher. He was tall, a little muscular, and quite cunning. Hiraga-Sensai had dark blue hair down to his shoulders that was put back into a pony tail. His obscure blue eyes were slightly hidden by pieces of hair that fell in the front of his face. He was pale and his skin had no signs of old age. He could be considered a highschool student or a freeshman in college. His voice was prince like and very clement. He looked at the class while he was leaning against the desk in the perfect position for a model.
    Once everyone was in their seats, Hiraga smiled, "I'd like to take this chance to tell you something, because everyone is quiet."
    The class looked intently at their teacher as he picked up some papers off his desk. He began to pass them out one by one to each student without a word. But the students were smiling and making sighs of relief as they received their papers. Almost all the way through, Hiraga-Sensai said, passing out papers still, "Congratulations. This class received all good grades on their exams. This helped your grades all so well."
    "Hiraga-Sensai," one of the students asked, "Didn't we take this exam two months ago?"
    "Ah, yes," Hiraga admitted, "But, er, something came up and I couldn't grade them for a while."
    There was a moment of silence as Hiraga passed out the last paper to Ayame.
    "I would like to congratulate Miu-Osaka-San for earning the highest grade in the class," Hiraga-Sensai congratulated, after walking up to the front of the classroom and turning around to face the students.
    No one cared to clap and Hiraga just nodded towards Ayame and turned to the bored.
    "Today, we will take a break. You guys can go out into the courtyard and study for another class or just sleep. Which ever you prefer," Hiraga said writing on the board Free day.
    The class began to pick up their things and walk out the door. Quickly, Hiraga yelled, "Don't leave school campus. If I catch you, may God save you."
    Students just nodded and continuted talking with their friends. Ayame was just about to leave when Hiraga walked up to her desk and set his hands on it. She paused and looked up at her teacher with a confused expression.
    "Can you stay for an extra few minutes?" Hiraga asked.
    Ayame nodded saying, "Uh..er...sure."
    The last remaining students who were in the classroom were Kagami and her group. They just left the room without a word to Ayame which was surprising. Alone at last with Ayame, Hiraga closed the door and locked it. He leaned against his desk and waited a moment without saying anything.
    Finally, Ayame spoke up, "Hiraga-Sensai, what is it?"
    "Have you met anyone new today? Not including students. Just someone different?" Hiraga asked.
    "Umm..Yes, why?" Ayame asked.
    "Tell me his or her name," Hiraga said.
    "His name was Tokyoshitomo Izumi," Ayame answered, scratching her head.
    "What did he tell you?" Hiraga asked.
    "He told me all this crazy stuff about magic and me being royalty and all that. Hiraga-Sensai, what does this have to do with anything?" Ayame questioned.
    "So you already know," Hiraga whispered quietly with his right hand up to his mouth.
    "I told her everything," Tokyoshitomo said from the back of the classroom.
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    Ayame quickly jumped out of her seat and turned toward Tokyoshitomo. Her eyes grew wide and the same with her mouth. Hiraga-Sensai did nothing about Tokyoshitomo's presence. Ayame was walking backwards and bumped into Hiraga. The teacher caught Ayame by her arms and held her still. Tokyoshitomo sat on a desk and looked straight at Ayame and then to Hiraga-Sensai.
    "You gave her quite a fright," Hiraga said, letting go of Ayame.
    Ayame sat in a desk farther away from Tokyoshitomo, but close enough to hear what they were saying.
    "She's easy to startle," Tokyoshitomo stated and continued as if talking to himself, "A problem she will have to overcome."
    "You two know each other?" Ayame asked.
    "Yes. Tokyoshitomo has just arrived to give you the message of your destiny. I am here just to keep watch of you, to make sure that you are safe," Hiraga explained.
    "What?!" Ayame asked in shock, "I said that I didn't believe any of that! Have you gone mad, Hiraga-Sensai? Who believes in destiny anyways?!"
    "Not at all, Ayame-Sama," Hiraga replied, "And believe it, Ayamie-Sama. I'm sure if you don't, it will be the death of you."
    "Would you, please, stop calling me 'Ayame-Sama'? It's getting on my nerves and you only called me that twice!" Ayame asked in an angry annoyed tone.
    "Sorry, Miu-Osaka-San," Hiraga apologized.
    "Don't apologize," Tokyoshitomo said from the back of the classroom, "She might as well get used to it!"
    "If she doesn't want to become a princess, she doesn't have to," Hiraga said.
    Ayame's head popped up and she eyed Hiraga's face, looking for any indication of doubt. She sighted none.
    "What do you mean?!" Tokyoshitomo asked, "Who else can rule?"
    "I'm sure Daisuke-San and Kaori-Chan can do it," Hiraga said.
    "Kaori-Chan is dead," Tokyoshitomo replied harshly.
    Hiraga's face changed quickly. His features revealed that he was shocked and terrified. His gasp was filled with overwhelming fright.
    Ayame remained quiet. In her thoughts, she was thinking of who these people were that her teacher and stalker were talking about.
    "What about Yutaka-Sama and his wife Mutsuyo-Sama?" Hiraga asked.
    "Missing," Tokyoshitomo answered.
    Again, Ayame watched Hiraga's face turn into utter shock and frustration.
    "So she is our only choice and hope?" Hiraga concluded in the form of a question.
    "Yes, she is," Tokyoshitomo confirmed.
    "What the heck are you talking about?!" Ayame asked, standing up from her seat. She looked at Hiraga and then at Tokyoshitomo, "I'm not going anywhere, if that's what your thinking!"
    "We have no choice, Miu-Osaka-San, " Hiraga said.
    "Yeah, you do. Simple. Find someone else. I don't care if you only need me! Find someone else. Okay? Then you can show me your little freakshow!" Ayame said, not grabbing her things and running out of the classroom. On her way out, Ayame slammed the door and ran down the hall. She hid in the girl's bathroom; surely they could not find me here! Ayame thought.