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Orange's OC:

NAME: Akiko Kuruten
AGE: 17
GENDER: Female
BIO: Akiko was born in Okinawa Japan, then her family moved to America. She and her family just moved from America to Domini City, Japan. She is a new student in Domino City High School. She does well in school, very well at that. She wants to be in the medical field when she's older- a nurse to be precise. She loves video games, and other games. She also loves to sing and play guitar.
PERSONALITY: Akiko is nice, fun, and outgoing towards people she knows. She is shy around new people. She cares a lot, which makes it hard for her to get angry. However, when she does get angry, it's like a storm. She doesn't tell people about her problems, she'd rather bottle them up.
APPEARANCE:
TEXT COLOR: Teal

Orange's cannons:
Marik
Yami Marik
Jonouchi

[[Ok, I'll start :3]]

BEEP BEEP BEEP BONK! Akiko's alarm went off. Instantly, her arm flew out trying to shut it off, but ended up punching it. Her head shot up as her arm retracted, "Owwww-ah!" she said as she gripped her hurting hand. She ended up losing her balance and falling out of bed. After the initial shock, she sighed. "I hate mornings....." she grumbled as her alarm still screamed for her to wake up. She climbed up and shut her alarm off properly. She laid her head on her bed and sighed again. "Maybe I can pretend I'm sick and not go...." she mumbled to herself. This was going to be Akiko's first day at her new school. She wouldn't know anybody there, it was going to be a complete drag. She missed her old school, her old friends, her old life. Sure, she was closer to her family, her mother's side in particular. But still! It wasn't going to be the same. She finally got up and scratched her head, she had to get ready for school.

Jonouchi heard his own alarm go off but simply kept hitting the sleep button. It kept going off every ten minutes but he didn't care. He was having a wonderful dream about a big busty girl and wanted to quickly get back to that dream. After a half an hour went by, he realized he couldn't get back to that dream. He groaned and grumbled at his alarm. "I hate you..... so much alarm clock," he said shutting it off. He sat up and rubbed his eyes. He then looked at the time once more. It took him awhile, but he realized he was late. "Damn it!" he said jumping out of bed. He started running around his room grabbing what he needed for school. His books, his cards, his clothes, his brush, anything and everything. He quickly got changed. As long as he kept up his pace he could easily make it on time to class. In the midst of his own concern about being late, he had forgotten that he was supposed to go to Yuugi's house so they could walk together.

Marik had already awaken way before he had too. He was already prepared to go to class, he just waited until it was a proper time to go. He sat there, his room dark with only a few streams of the rising morning sun light casting into his room. He held his Millennium rod, concentrating on what he had to do. On who he had to take out. The Pharaoh. He loathed him with every pore on his body. That retched cur. Thoughts of him made his blood curdle. While he had to wait in that grim filled tomb for the Pharaoh's return, he was already awaken and going about his own life. Forgetting what he had to do, forsaking him and his family. When Marik left Egypt, he swore vengeance on the Pharaoh. He was going to take his power, his puzzle, and his happiness. That man did not deserve any of it. He was going to take him for everything he had. But in order to do that, he had to study him. He had to find out his weaknesses. He decided to go to the same school as him, to go 'under cover' as a high school student. He was about the same age as them all, so it was almost easy getting in. That and he did have the help of his Millennium rod. it was about time now. He stood up and packed the Millennium rob into his backpack, just in case he needed it.

[[oh, is Marik aware of his Yami yet or no?]]

[[Ok, and also, is this Marik's first day or has he been a student here for a while? I wasn't sure which one we said he would be]]

Marik made his way to the school. He knew he would be deadly bored there during the whole day, but he had to do this. He had to disguise himself as so and fool everyone. They'll all be taken by surprise when he launches his attack. He was going to claim the Millennium Puzzle and permanently subdue the Pharaoh. As well as his little host. It didn't matter, he was still a part of the Pharaoh, that meant he had to go as well. He reached the gates of the school. Marik saw small groups of students entering the school. "Pfff," he mumbled finding this whole scene pathetic. He started walking toward the entrance where he saw two girls outside just watching people enter. He thought nothing of them, nor did he ask himself why they were doing so. He proceeded into the building.

Akiko already had her bags ready for school. All she had to do was get dressed, brush her teeth, her hair, the usual. She grabbed her things and looked for her lunch. If she didn't make one the night before her mom would usually make her something. She was so busy last night that she did forget to make something. So there on the counter was a bagel and a lunch bag. "Thanks ma, I'm going now," she shouted not sure exactly where her mom was. She grabbed her lunch and put it in her bag. She took the bagel and left her house. She didn't want to be late for her first day, though she still wished she could have been absent for it. She was making good time, she would be there in no time at all.

Jonouchi was out the house like a lightning bolt. He couldn't be late again. He actually cared now if he got detentions- now that he had friends and fun things to do after class. He just kept running, not minding where he was going or anything. It still hadn't crossed his mind that he was supposed to stop at Yuugi's house. And the way he was taking, he wasn't going to be meeting up with him at all.

[[my next post I'll have Akiko and Joey in the school next post]]

Marik took his seat and waited for another day of class to start. Sometimes he wondered if this was even worth it, maybe he was better off just killing the kid and taking the puzzle. But he knew the puzzle would never work for him if he did it that time. He had to win it, it was the rules of the ancients. So he had to find some type of weakness. It was rather annoying since it was Yuugi- he already seemed rather weak. It was the Pharaoh that made him stronger. Well, he wasn't even there yet, so Marik decided to read his book to pass the time.

To calm her nerves, Akiko resorted to her music on her IPOD. She really couldn't hear anything except for her music from her tiny headphones. In fact, she started day dreaming a bit, falling into a trans from the melody. Once at the school, she didn't notice anybody, she paid no mind. However, when she reached her class room, she put her little device away and looked inside. The teacher signaled her to stay and he walked out to her.

"Hello, you must be Akiko Kuruten. If you don't mind, I'd like everyone to be here before I introduce you to the class. Please wait out here," he said then returned to the class room to wait for all of his students.

Akiko sighed a little. Great, ok, wait outside of a hallway- let everyone know you're new. She slipped her earphones back into her ears to keep herself entertained. She leaned up against the opposing wall, looking into the class room and waiting for the teacher's signal.

Jonouchi dashed through the hallways and into the classroom. He didn't even notice a new girl standing outside of the class room. He flopped into his seat. "On time!" he announced happily. "Right Yug?" he said looking over at his seat. However, his little friend wasn't in his seat. "Yuugi?" he said then thought for a moment. "Aw s**t.....! Man I hope he's not to angry with me," he said remembering now that the two of them were supposed to walk to school today.

Marik looked over at Jonouchi. God that kid was an idiot....

[[oh yea, I gave her the wrong last name at first so that was editted. And if I ever accidentally write 'Joey' instead of 'Jonouchi' I'm sorry. For some reason, I always mess that up crying ]]

It wasn't very strange that Marik enjoyed books. After all, he was stuck in that tomb most of his life and knew nothing of the real world. So he would usually take books out of the library and read when he was bored. Anything from fiction to philosophy. He especially liked books about astronomy and magazines about motorcycles. He peeked down from his book to see Yuugi walk into class. He cringed a little when he saw him. However he just sat there and watched him. Normally, if he ran into him he would just act nice to him, but he certainly wasn't going to pretend to be his friend. He didn't have that much tolerance for him. He went back to look at his book but stopped. He had a strange feeling someone was staring at him. He hated that feeling, drove him nuts. He looked from side to side and saw nobody paying mind to him. He then looked over to see the girl in back of him staring at him. However, he did nothing. He just turned his head around and continued reading. Why was she looking at him like that? Oh well, no matter to him.

"Heh heh, sorry Yug," he said scratching the back of his head a bit. "Oh yea? I guess you guys are still straightening up the shop," he said. Jonouchi put his hands behind his head and leaned on his chair, "Who me? Yea I over slepted. Couldn't help it man, I was dreaming about this fine chick," he moved his hands to trace the form of an hour glass, "smoking body and everything. I didn't want to wake up." A few girls near Jonouchi who over heard made faces and frowned. Jonouchi could be a perv sometimes but so could every other guy on the planet. But deep down, he was a good guy. He just has a dirty mind from time to time.

Akiko waited patiently outside, paying no mind to anyone. She was rather shy and especially nervous. She resented having to do this in her mind. But no matter how much she rejected the idea of starting over, she faced the fact that she would have to. She saw the teacher gesture for her to enter into the class. She quickly put her earphones away in her pocket and walked into the class. She dare not make eye contact with anyone, so she just kinda looked at the ground, the walls, the ceiling, anything other then a person.

"Class this is our new student Akiko Kuruten. She's joining us from the States. I would expect you all to make her feel welcomed," the teacher said as he then looked at her, "Would you like to add anything, Akiko?"

Yea great, tell everyone I'm a foreigner, Akiko thought. She glanced over at the teacher then back over the group of student. "Yea well, I was actually born in Japan, then my family moved to the States....." she said in almost a mummble but enough for people to hear it. She wanted to add that she hated starting everything over again and prefered to be back at her own school with her own friends, and just over all comfortable. But she didn't say that. Instead she forced a smile and shrugged at the teacher.

"Alright then, we have one more available seat toward the back. Why don't you take a seat?" he said wanting to start class.

Akiko nodded and walked toward the back. She wasn't near anybody in particular. She held her bag that was over her shoulder so it wouldn't hit anybody. People nearby could see the bruises on her legs if they examined. She was a little conscience about that, since whenever she did wear a skirt she would have pants underneath. She sat at her seat and took out her notebook, ready to learn. She didn't mind school itself, the education part, she worried about being alone.

[[I decided to add some things about Akiko that I normally don't. And also like Renoko and Lerena, there are somethings that I left out about her history. :3

And don't worry, nobody's yelled at me about messing up Jonouchi's name. Sometimes I just get aggravated with myself for doing that. X3]]

Turned around to see the new student. Sweet, at least it was a girl. However he didn't find himself too attracted to her. She seemed nice, but she wasn't busty like he liked them [[god damn Jonouchi is a perv XD]], and she was rather a tiny girl. Oh well, no matter to him really. The teacher asked them all to bring out their books and be ready to take some notes, they were going to review some note, take some new ones, then perhaps start a group project together. Joey brought out his books and note book. It looked like he was taking notes, but instead he was just doodling to pass the time.

Marik payed no mind to the new girl- he could care less. He read through out the whole introduction and only stopped when notes had to be taken. He rolled his eyes a bit. Chemistry was not his personal favorite. It was rather strange. He didn't know why he tried passing his classes- they were irrelevant to him in the long run. He could just fail and concentrate on his own person goal. But, there was something interesting in learning new things- even if he knew he would never use them. And of course, he would never admit to anyone, nor himself, that he found these certain things interesting. He grumbled a little, not wanting to take notes today. So he just didn't, he listened instead.

Akiko didn't notice Yuugi waving at her or anybody looking at her. She wasn't being rude, she was just nervous as anything. She took out her books, doing as told. Of course, she hid her phone inside of her desk- texting her friends from time to time. Sure she was a good student but she got bored from time to time. When the teacher mentioned 'group project' she cringed. God, today of all days? Really? She sighed and complained in her head. She hoped they would run out of time, thus having to skip the group project.

[[perhaps we could have Lerena, Marik, and Akiko in one group and Renoko, Yuugi, and Jonouchi in another? Or did you have a particular grouping in mind?

Oh I love Astronomy IRL. I figured he would too since the times of the ancients people tried to foretell the future and such. I also feel Marik is the type to enjoy philosophy, but I'm not very good at the subject and I can't expand on it. I wish high schools taugh Astronomy, not even my college teaches it! >:[ ]]

Joey continued goofing off until he heard the techer say, "Alright, looks like we can do a small group activity." Jonouchi sighed, so much for going through Chemistry and not doing anything. The teacher started calling out names for groups. Each group was made up of three people. "Jonouchi, Yuugi, and Renoko," the teacher called out inbetween the other group roosters.

"Yes!" Jonouchi said to himself- at least Yuugi was in his group. He had no idea what was going on and at least he could ask Yuugi without getting smart a** remarks like 'why weren't you paying attention?' He turned over to Yuugi. "Sweet, you and me are in a group," he said. It was rare the two were grouped together. Supposedly, these were 'random groups' but Jonouchi doubted it. He then looked over at Renoko. She was...... kinda scary. Sure, he respected strong girls, but she just had this attitude about her. Not to mention, she was a little too rough for her own good. Oh well, maybe she's a good lab partner.

Marik held back a glare when he heard 'group activity'. God he loathed these things. Why did he have to be paired up with nitwits in order to do his work? He was perfectly capable of doing things on his own. He kept an ear out for his name- hoping to be in a group with Yuugi so he could further his gullibility into thinking he was his friend. Uh.... he hated that word, 'friend'. There was really no point in having friends, life was all about watching out for one person only- oneself. Besides, he didn't think there was anybody out there that he wanted, or could, connect with. So why try and fail?

"Marik, Lerena, and Akiko," the teacher called out. He glanced around, looking to see who may be looking at him. He didn't know who either girl was. Wait, Lerena..... he peeked behind him. Wasn't that the girl who sat behind him? Now who the hell was the other girl?

Akiko almost groaned outloud when she heard they were getting into groups. Instead she put her head down and groaned in her arms- not making any noise. She peeked her head out and waited to hear her name. Didn't matter who she was put with- all the same to her. Actually, she took that back, she didn't want to be put with any jerky people. She heard her name and had no idea who the other two were. So she looked around to see somebody looking at her. Once all the groups were called everyone got up to meet up with their partners. She stood up and waited for her two lab partners to come and get her. That was the only way to find out who they were.

[[I'm ok with Chemistry, I'm more of a Biology person. :3 haha, no problem :3]]

Jonouchi didn't really have a problem with little contribution to the project. However, he did have a problem with the way Renoko said it. "Hey, I'm responsible enough," he said pointing at himself. A few girls giggled when they heard him say that. Jonouchi turned around to them and made a face, damn giggling girls. "But.... that's the best part of the whole class, messing with chemicals...." he said a little bit more bummed out then irritated. Of course, his choice of words just proved Renoko right.

Akiko smiled when one of her lab partners came up to her. She seemed really nice too- so that was good. "Ok," she said nodding and grabbing what she needed. She sat with the two and waited for the paper to be handed to their group. Thank goodness for Lerena, she was the first in their group to stand up and say something. Akiko giggled a little, "I got a pretty good handle on this, don't worry." Akiko looked over at Marik, he didn't seem too into the subject either- but he also didn't seem like trying to do this project. She started reading the outline to see what everyone could do.

Marik looked up to see two girls- they must be the two in his group. He didn't bother greeting either of them, he just waited to be told what to do. When Lerena mentioned blowing up the school, he smirked and added, "Would make things a whole lot more interesting around here." He glanced over at Yuugi's group. Whenever he's around him or his friends, he puts on his 'nice act' but that didn't mean he had to do it with everyone else in this school. He slouched in his chair a bit, glaring at Akiko. Would she just finish up reading and tell him what to do already? He just wanted to get this thing over and done with. Marik continually cursed at this whole idea of group projects.

Finishing the overview, she saw that they were going to have to mix chemicals, heat it up with the bunsen burner, and record results. "Ok...." she said figuring outthings each person could do. "We're going to need someone to measure chemicals, someone to stir and heat the mixture- keeping an eye on it, and someone to record results and give out instructions," she said looking at both of them. She certainly wasn't going to give out jobs. "I don't care which job I get, how about you two pick first?" she said to both of them. Even though she was shy, she knew this had to be done- and since both of her lab partners weren't too into the subject, she had to get the ball rolling. She wasn't much of a leader, but she was very good at solving problems. She spoke with a soft voice, direct and to the point, but still kind.