The next day we told Mrs. Natsumi what we had uncovered and after an ear full of her scolding us for leaving campus without permission she had finally sighed and agreed to help us. she looked at both of us and shook her head.
" I think it's best if we wait to go to the Prime Minister with this information until we have proof, if we were to go now then they would think we were delirious. "
she sighs once more before looking down and spotting the markings on our hands and her face lights up in an instant.
" so it looks like you two are partners now! That's awesome you two are the first of this school year to find their partners, a lot of students don't find their partners till the second or third year!"
We glance at each other then back at her, I rub the back of my head nervously.
" Say...Mrs. Natsumi? Why do you think that Mr. Lee switched sides? "
She frowned at my question and shrugs.
" I'm not sure but I would also like to know. "
I glance at Kirito who has been silent most of the time, his hand was clenched into a fist and it had started to turn white, his face showed no expression and he was staring calmly at A picture on the wall behind Mrs. Natsumi. It was a picture of the Headmaster sitting in the chair at his office desk with Lee Ryoko on the right side of him behind him smiling with a hand on his Fathers shoulder, on the left side there was a man who looked a bit older than Lee, after a few seconds of analyzing him I was able to figure out who he was. He had dark brown hair and a darker green tint to his eyes, his stature made and slim smile gave one the impression of a mature and serious businessman. He was none other than Kirito's First oldest brother Renkai Ryoko, it had taken me a few seconds to realize who he was since he didn't have many pictures of himself online. Another question came to mind that I wanted to ask Kirito but I decided it was best to ask it later considering the circumstances.
Since the campus had some damage and the headmaster was gone, the school was temporary out. A few weeks go by and once the construction was done and they found a temporary replacement for the Headmaster's position, the school was finally able to continue. Though our country had declared war against the vampire race some regulations changed, we were told to always be on high alert In case of another attack, the military even started to set up roadblocks on the roads that come in and out of the city.
While we waited for an opportunity to collect evidence Mrs. Natsumi calls the entire Student council to the teacher's lounge. Once everyone arrived she began to explain why she had asked us here.
" I have asked you all here because In 2 weeks we will be starting the Rose Academy traditional tournament, you all must participate in it and training will begin for every student starting tomorrow, I need you all to hand out the flyers I placed on the tables behind you by the end of the day, you are allowed to stick them up all over campus as well! "
Kadachi's voice rings out behind me he sounds curious as he speaks.
" I thought this event wasn't held till the middle of the year, why are we having it so early? "
She smiles at his question and responds in a serious tone.
" Well since we are at war now, we just would like to see how prepared this school is if war does break out here. Since we were already attacked once before there's no telling if or when they will come back, if that were to happen and none of you were at least a little bit prepared then I'm afraid we will end up with more than just 1 casualty, though that one casualty was someone important to all of us it's better safe to be sorry so we don't end up with more if we ever have a next time. Now, do you understand? "
He nods and she continues on but I zone out.
( What she says is true, but this will also leave us vulnerable since the Tournament not only will be broadcasted live but will also have many people coming to watch it )
Without thinking I interrupt Mrs. Natsumi with my question.
" Mrs. Natsumi wouldn't be having the tournament right now make us vulnerable? "
Mrs. Natsumi shakes her head.
"There will be tighter security so then the last couple of years, also this year only students and their family's are welcomed to come to watch, everyone else will be forced to watch while it's being broadcasted so we shouldn't have much to worry about right now, anyways you guys go hand those flyers out and then go back to your classes once you are finished! "
A lot of us say yes ma'am at the same time or bow, we then begin to hand out the flyers.
-Mrs. Natsumi-
After they all leave I'm left alone in my thoughts, I look down on my right hand to see my dragon symbol with a white flower behind the dragon on it and sigh. I couldn't help but think about Lee at the time, he was my partner and I was genuinely worried about him, I had no idea he was even associating to a vampire much less plotting with them, it saddened my heart as I thought back to all the memories we had shared, it brought back happiness but with a bitter taste, the bitterness was when Lee decided to leave the same day hours earlier before the Headmasters assassination. I could remember it as if it were yesterday.
-Flashback-
Lee walks into the classroom as I pull out the graded papers from my bag, he stops at the foot of my desk and gives me a warm smile and happy welcome.
" Good morning Sumi! I hope that you are doing fine this morning? "
I flash him a smile back.
" oh yes it's been a wonderful morning so far, I finally got all the papers graded so now I'm about to head out for coffee would you like to join me, Lee? "
His eyes stay focused on me for a minute, he looked as if he was wanting to tell me something but couldn't bring himself to his face looked sad, at the time I didn't realize but now I know...
*back to flashback*
He shakes his head and smiles at me once more.
" No thank you maybe some other time, I have some unfinished business to attend to at the moment. "
I tilt my head to the right a little as I watch him begin to walk out.
"oh ok then maybe some other time Lee! "
He stops for a second at my words but then continues.
" Yeah...goodbye Sumi..." I wave to him as he leaves.
-the present moment-
( Ok Lee...if you would have talked to me maybe this would have turned out differently...)
I sigh and sulk for a little while longer till my phone rings.
*picks up phone*.
" Hello? "