Welcome to.. Shinzuku City! — Chapter 1 — Part Three

Story by BridgeToPeace on SoFurry

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#4 of The Beginning

Jason and Raiki finally meet. Raiki uncovers a dark past, and sees the new student as an obstacle.

Credits:

Jason Alexander is umbratenebris' character. All ideas, design, and character creation goes to him.

Author's Notes:

Tokugawa High is much like Ashinaka High from K (Anime).

I'll be adding a Part Four to this.

Character Specie Guide:

Raiki Kizu - Luxray

Jason Alexander - Lucario

Guren Kagayaku - Gardevoir

Professor Nobunaga - Houndoom

Coach Gilga - Tyranitar

Professor Kashikoi - Mewtwo

Professor Yami - Darkrai

Professor Jihi - Alakazam


Alright, alright, that's enough!" Professor Nobunaga barked out as a slight after-growl shocked both students, even having Raiki cower to his core. The Luxray could feel his electricity dimming down, although the potent rage is still within him, and Jason as well. These two prospects,dangerous opposite, in views, in their way of life, and on treating people. A telepathic message from his Psychic friend sitting beside him slowly faded into his mind, pleading 'Please stop, you're going to get into more trouble.'

But as hardened in his conviction, Raiki did not listen to Guren, he didn't feel like taking orders after starting his day off in a bad mood. Eyes locked onto each other, a blazing fury erupted from the cat and dog. Their auras shifting uncontrollably. Before this could have gotten any worse, the Houndoom was set on having the new student transfer seats, although there were none left and he'd just arranged the plan. Professor Nobunaga wasn't in the mood to have anyone sit beside the volatile Luxray, it would mean fearing everyday of school.

'I should have known he'd be claiming territory again. What's worse is that they had complications during the first day.. Ah, dear what a day this is going to be. But, this boy.. he shows no fear over Raiki, maybe he could be a potential Guren. After all, Guren and Raiki been put in the same class since they were children. He might be a fragment that would complete that unruly boy's life. Hn, maybe... just maybe.' The professor thought hard and finally came to a hard consensus. There was no way he would risk the welfare of the other students by having them deal with the cockiness and arrogance of the Luxray. He had a family, with an aloof son, therefore he should know. He knew there was a reason he was placed in a class with Raiki, it was of his experience in these matters.

Raiki's amber hues glared down at the canine before him. His body was welling up with intense hatred for the Lucario and it didn't seem to be going away. It has been a few minutes since their stareoff, and none had nudged an inch. It was then when Professor Nobunaga decided to cut this short.

"Ahem, Mr. Alexander, you may take your seat." he ordered, in a rather gentle manner. Jason walked up the elevated platform, unafraid. He's been through worse, and he would not let such an adversary get in the way of his purpose in this facility. The courage to even get near a cross and heated Raiki was enormous for someone like Jason. He was lucky he didn't get the class with too many bullies, like Mr. Gilga's. That class was filled with a lot of buff students, all capable of placing the Luxray into a mere submission.

Jason nodded and continued his course of direction, not laying his eyes off Raiki who was still standing, glaring back at him menacingly. Just as Jason was about to approach his chair, the feline vehemently kicked his chair off. Jolts of angry electricity erupting from his mane like hair.

"Kizu! To the disciplinary district, at once!" Professor Nobunaga cracked, his anger reaching a certain point where he could not tolerate Raiki's disbehavior. Without hesitation, Raiki silently placed his hands into his pockets and went down the elevated platform, shoving the new student along the way.

Jason barked angrily, although did not pursue. He simply sighed and took his seat and was met an elegant Gardevoir.

"Alright, everyone. I apologize for that, you all know how Mr. Kizu can be. Now, since this is the first day of classes, I'll give you this whole period to catch up. I'll be at the disciplinary district to straighten things out with Mr. Kizu. Afterwhich, I shall come back and guide you all to the assembly area where we will have a short program and commence dismissal. Ms. Kagayaku, please watch over the class."

In response to that, Guren nodded as he scooted a seat over to Jason, smiling at him childishly in which the Lucario responded with his own smile. As the professor exited the room, the students proceeded to near towards their friends and have a little chat.

"So, Jason, huh? I'm Guren Kagayaku, Valedicatorian of this batch and the School Coordinating Body's President." The Gardevoir introduced herself, as ray of brightness slowly enveloping her smile. "I'm Class President of this class as well, we needn't have an election. That Luxray you just encountered, his name is Raiki Kizu."

"Well, the times Professor Nobunaga had mentioned his name, I guesss I already knew. But anyway, thanks!" A quaint smile curved onto the sides of the Lucario's visage, equalling that of Guren's.

"Oh, don't mind him." A slight chuckle lightly exited Guren's lips. "He's a nice person when you get to know him."

"Heh, I find that hard to believe." The canine scoffed, rubbing his nose in disblief.

A slight giggle escaped the crevices of Guren's lips, her eyes squinting in happiness. "How about, I tour you around the city once this is done? I'll take you to my house just outside the outskirts of Shinzuku after I've shown you were students spend their leisure time. Although.. I'm afraid we'll need Raiki's help, he's the best security in this school. And.. honestly, the city's not safe for someone new like you." Guren neared her head over the the male's ear, her hand covering any noise from exiting. "Between you and me, Raiki's tougher than any of the buff guys you'd see here. But.. I'd advise you to stay away from him when he has.. agitations."

"Agitations? Like what?" Jason asked, obviously very curious about the topic.

"Well.." Guren placed her pale finger onto her chin, as she pondered the thought. Her eyes closed as she sighed.

"He's always so overprotective. Gil, Mr. Gilga's son, had taken some amounts of money from me. It was rather unpleasant. He called me a skank, and I only maintain my academic positions because of my physique. It was hurtful, truly." Guren looked down, her eyes watering up a bit. But, to prevent that, she cleared her throat and smiled, continuing her story.

"But then Raiki overheard of this and paid him a visit after classes. And the last thing I've heard is that Gil is in the hospital, dangerously paralyzed with electricity. Of course, Mr. Gilga knew of the incident and demanded that Gil return my money. The weirdest of it was.. no one knew the cause of this. I don't know how Raiki does it, but his terrifying charisma makes it easy for him to get what he wants." Smiling, Guren crossed her arms in a proud manner. "But, he puts it into good use. He rarely has too many friends."

"He sounds.. distasteful. But, I can see that, with the way he treats people. How do you put up with him?" Jason asked, in awe, but rather disgusted by the thought of violent means. Jason was benevolent, in a way. He was the sort of person who would not resort to such tactics. More in support, moral or combat, he would gladly oblige. But, he still didn't see why Raiki would do these sort of things.

"Well, he's.. special. I'll tell you some other time. Maybe when we can have time to ourselves. Say, the upcoming small gathering to Mt. Hatsugen. Mr. Kashikoi will be accompanying us. Knowing Raiki, he'd be hunting, so that may give us a bit of time to talk, okay?" Guren smiled, her hand slowly touching Jason's, as if she were his mtoher. The Garedevoir was always good in these types of situations, she was like the mother of this school, always supporting every student, no matter what risks she might take.

Jason gave a childish giggle, a smile that would match the other. "Alright."

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Meanwhile..

{DISCIPLINARY DISTRICT. 8:30 AM.}

"Raiki, this is fourth time. The FOURTH TIME!" A barking voice erupted from inside an office; additionally, a loud thud echoed throughout the outside halls. "When are you going to actually start growing up?! You can't bend anything to your liking, it's not how this world works, let alone this school!"

"You speak as if you've eased anything in my life." A cynical response from the unruly teen.

"How dare you--"

"It's been 2 years! Why have I not received anything prior to the incident?!" Raiki growled out, punching the light switch beside him. The light flickered on and off as it short circuited due to the intense spark the Luxray held.

"You're really pushing it, Kizu. I told you, the police hasn't found anything relevant to the accident. It's not my job to oversee these kinds of things--" Again, Professor Nobunaga was abruptly interrupted.

"Remember. His blood is on your hands." His eyes being covered wholely by his bangs, drips of water slowly made its way down the bridge of his nose.

"I hope you die silently with guilt as it eats you up whole! You don't know how much that person meant to me, and you will never know the meaning of sacrifice. He was your student! And I know deep inside this cold heart that he wouldn't do the same if the situation reversed. Your lies can't faze through me, not with these eyes." Raiki's eyes shimmered from a bland amber to a bright gold. "I know what happened. You can't keep it hidden."

Turning around to leave, the Luxray opened the door, took a step outside. But just before he attempted to leave, he was stopped by an emotionally wrecked teacher, his rather large hand pressing onto the student's shoulder. "Raiki... I'm sorry."

However, Raiki did not accept such apology. With a flick of his shoulder, it transitioned into a shove. "It doesn't cut it." With that, he took his leave, leaving the professor as he reminded him again of his faults. A heated conversation by both of two, the student leaving his mentor mentally scarred. It was a rather uneasy scene, being mentally handled so quickly. What dark past does Raiki have? From the looks of it, it may have something to do with Professor Nobunaga. Although, whatever it was the feline was not too happy it happened.

A couple of minutes later, Professor Nobunaga had gathered his thoughts and shifted back into a poise graced that of a teacher. Professionally, he walked from his office, towards his advisory class. He saw Raiki waiting outside by the door, his leg pressed against the wall he leaned; additionally, he crossed his arms at the sight of the teacher.

Professor Nobunaga uneasily swallowed stored saliva in disconfort. Raiki gestured his head towards the door as he opened it for the professor. The professor then took a peek, first taking his gaze over to Guren who was busy drifting her time away with the new student. The Gardevoir found the glance of the professor, her eyes widening as she stood up.

"I'll be back, Jason. There's something I must attend to." She said, hurrying down the elevated path, down to the teaching area. She met eyes with the professor and knew exactly what is coming. She turned around, her poise elegant as ever and cupped her hands over to her mouth.

"Everyone, let's take our leave. The program awaits us, please all in one single line outside." She called out, every student inside following her order. Footsteps walked down, Jason being the last one to exit the room. She was met by Guren who was closely accompanied by Raiki. Raiki stuck to her like glue, and he was not going to let anyone harm her in anyway. That Luxray, he was always one to be.. over possessive. His intention was not to own though, it was to protect. But even if there weren't any dangers, he would still persist.

Hands inside pockets, Raiki walked as he allowed his eyes to be distracted by the pink light outside. The pink light was made from the pigment of cherry blossoms which surrounded the school. The petals scattered from every cervice of the school. They weren't here during the developmental stages of the school, these trees only came when Tokugawa High flourished into a famous school. Raiki admired the cherry blossoms, he would always see them as he ate lunch at the schol'd rooftops, occasionally with Guren, but often alone.

"Hey look, Raiki. The sakuras are quite beautiful are they not?" Guren said, her attention tunring towards Raiki's line of sight.

"They are. The winter season has slowly faded away months ago.. it's only natural for them to be blooming this time." Raiki replied, his voice dimming down into a calm tone.

"Hey, what's sakura, anyway?" Jason asked, as he gaped out the clearing beside him.

The Luxray clicked his tongune in irritation. "It's Japanese for cherry blossom."

"Cherry.. blossom? But cherries are fruits, aren't they? They couldn't possibly blossom." Jason said, as he smiled, trying to find a way to befriend the feline with a bit of humor. Although, it would be a plausible question since this is foreign grounds.. and the terms were peculiar.

"Hmph.." Raiki scoffed as he walked off to follow the line that had started to make its course towards the assembly area. To decpiher such a tricky personality would be tough for the Lucario, although he'd find a way. He'd been in more situations than this.

"Don't worry, Jason-kun. It's not only me he cares about. There's this one person he's always thought about. But sadly.. he passed away when this school had an accident." Guren explained, as she walked quaintly beside Jason.

"Really? I was starting to think that you're the only one he graces with attention. But.. I guess I don't know anything about him, so who am I to judge?" jason said, twirling his ivory fingers into a distressed motion.

"It's not your fault, and I'm sure Raiki doesn't see you as an enemy. He's too busy being angry about major things than in little ones." Guren said, as she snickered a bit. "I think he's getting used to you quickly. He just doesn't talk with anyone but me. I saw him answer your question, and that's as far as anyone can go without getting a cold shoulder." She kept her smile as she grabbed Jason's arm and tugged him nearer towards the line.

About several minutes later, the students from Raiki's class had arrived at the entrance to the assembly area. The ass embly area was filled with students, big and small, male and female. And they were all buzzing inside the room like bees. Raiki particularly hated the noise, but just chose to sit a the far end right of the room, beside Guren and in turn sat beside Jason. Guren was the middle of two conflicting forces.

An esteemed professor wearing a white, custom-made lab coat with violet ornaments in a tail-like design ascended the platform, his dark violet boots resounding on the wooden paneling. He closed the gap between him and the podium, afterwhich nearing his face to the mic.

"Ohayo, minna-san," he started, as all the students stood up and bowed, along with Raiki woho was obliged even if he didn't wish to. Jason was awkwardly sitting down as he looked around, confused. He was in a rather tough situation, and it made him feel out of place. So, unsubconsciously, he stood up and bowed as well.

All the students greeted back with unison: 'Ohayo, Kashikoi-sama.'

"Ohayo, Kashikoi-sama." Raiki and Guren said in return as Jason was startled and gazed at both of them.

"O-hah-yo, Kah.. sh.. Ah, forget it." Jason said, his eyes slowly lidding closely in aggravation as he continued to sit down with the others.

Raiki looked back at Jason as he mumbled some words under his breath. Typical. That was the first word that popped up inside his mind, in a definition for the new student. Scoffing, he crossed his arms.

"Usuratonkachi." Raiki muttered as he looked the other direction.

Guren overheard and slapped Raiki on his arm, as she gave him a light glare. "At least, he's trying Raiki. You don't need to be so rude."

"What's brought this up? You've always been comfortable with this.." Raiki retorted, his lazy eye glancing at Guren.

"But, he's a new student, give him a break." She responded, heightening the pitch of her tone.

"Tsk.."

Jason could not comprehend what they talked about due to his inability to speak or understand Japanese. Tilting his head, he innocently looked at the two quarreling. He just fell silent and looked at the prestige Mewtwo before him. His eyes widened as he gave him a closer look. A Mewtwo! There were only three in existence, and the dean of this school was one of them. Jason read about the three Mewtwo who allowed the world to balance out. With their immortal existence, they shaped the world to what it would be.

Jason was curious. Could he be the Mewtwo in the books he's read. They said one Mewtwo is publicly gracing his presence, and the other two lived in solitude. This piqued Jason's interest more than ever.

"For the benefit of our new foreign transfer students, I shall be speaking in a language everyone may understand.

To start this school year off, welcome back everyone." The Mewtwo gave his introduction which was followed by applause from the students.

"For the foreigners, my name is Professor Kashikoi, I am the dean of this university. Now, a little background, not only am I the dean, I am also a professor here in the college division of Tokugawa University. I mostly focused on Physics and Pschology. I used to teach all forms of science in every class, although my clones were deemed unstable. And so, I had hired my colleagues from when I was studying.

Let me introduce two new senseis.."

"What's a sensei, Guren?" Jason asked as he jocked his head near the Valedictorian.

"It means teacher or mentor in Japanese." She replied, turning her head as she lowered her voice's volume.

"Wow. That sounds so.. sleek. It's a relaxing word to say.. sensei." Jason said, as he was fascinated by the native language of Japan.

"Usuraton--" Before Raiki could even complete his mumble, Guren slapped him with a fan in a comical way.

"Yuruse, Raiki-kun! Konoyaro, bakayaro!" (Shut up, Raiki! Fool, you're such a fool!) She exclaimed in an angry, comedic manner as Raiki replied with a yelp, glaring at her in a rather comedic way as well.

Just then, Mr Gilga, a Tyranitar with a buff posture eyed the two in a very menacing manner. "Kagayaku-chan, Kizu-kun." He said in a deep voice as he stayed closer with his class, but not releasing his hold over the two. Guren bowed in apology as Raiki just crossed his arms once more and swerved his body into the opposite direction.

"Please welcome, Yami Tsuki and Jihi Odayaka." Professor kashikoi gestured his gloved hand for the Darkrai and Alakzam to take center stage. "They will be your new teachers. Professor Yami teaching astronomy, biology and general science. And Professor Jihi teaching physics and integrated chemistry." Again, the crowd of students alongside the teachers applauded.

"Now, for my opening message. This would be special unlike I have done with the lower years. The seniors, you are the older siblings of your younger batches and must see through every responsibility with pristine performance. As young adults of our generation, you must seek every opportune moment and use it to your fullest. You are graduating next year.. and you must see that you achieve the next level. You will all be in my tutelage next year, and I warn you as early as now that the college division is not a merciful one. In this division, I will not tolerate unruly students, the dark age of that has passed. And I will not let Tokugawa University plunge into such abrasive poise again."

The dean said sternly, knowing that this batch had the most unruly students, albeit also having prodigies. And the special cases.. those prodiguous but chose to be rebellious at the same time. Although no one could really predict what was inside the labyrinth of a mind the Mewtwo possessed.

"But, even with such pressure. I have faith in my students. I expect nothing but the best. And as I said, let us procreate a wonderful year. I will be journeying with you all in your future endeavors. Again, good morning and I welcome to this fresh new school year." Keeping brief and abrupt, the dean continued to crypticly disappear from behind the stage, concealed within red curtains.

Professor Nobunaga took the stage and went up to the podium.. "Alright, everyone. The day is done, dismissed. Please exit the room in an orderly manner."

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RIIIIING! 9:40 AM.

With the day done, Raiki was happy that he had survived yet another day. All he could think about was getting home and enjoying a cup of tea. He just wanted to get away from it all. 'Ah, it's so nice to finally be away from all of this.' But a familiar voice called from afar with a figure next to the silhouette.

"Raiki! Raiki!" A feminine voice called as she dragged along the Lucario she was with. "I was hoping if we could tour Jason around the city. He's new so.. I want him to get a taste of urban life."

"What? Absolutely not, Guren! I've had enough of this guy for one day!" Raiki shouted, infuriated.

"Well, I can say the same too, stuck up jerk. Why do we need him? I can fend for us both." Jason retorted with his canines showing a rather cross mood as he delivered the curt sentence. His tone fading away as he spoke.

"Please, Raiki. The streets of Shinzuku City are too dangerous for us." Guren pleaded, as she palced her hands in a begging pose.

"Aren't the Kagayaku prized for having strong Gallade in combat? Why don't you have your bodyguards accompany you?" Raiki blandly stated, although keeping the retort of the Lucario in mind. His tine was mildly cold and uncaring.

"They're all out with father on a business trip in Korea. And I plan to commute home, since my driver's sick." Guren said, obviously spinning a tale.

"As if I'd care. I know you're lying Guren, you've been that way for a long time just to drag me to one of your shenanigans. For an academically poised student, you're sure adventurous." Raiki said, not giving his friend the boon of his company.

"Fine then!" Exclaimed Guren, as she stormed towards the trains station, dragging Jason with her. "But it's all your fault if something bad happens to me!"

Now those words struck Raiki hard, the last thing he needed was to lose Guren. He was important to him, and he loved her a lot and treasured her like he'd treasure his family. Even though he proclaims he hates everyone in his family, he'd still pull the risk of rescuing them in dangerous situations. The same was for Guren. She was like family to Raiki. And losing her was not an option.

"Grr.. don't..-- Oi! Baka, wait up!" Raiki called out as a he was greeted with a smiling Guren who practically floated towards the station. Due to the expression, Raiki knew that she set him up. But he was a man of his word, and he had to accompany these two. The risk would be all too great if he'd lose Guren. So, coming next, the trio enter.. Shinzuku City!