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Yamaku High School was known to get transfer students from other schools often. Storm had come to realize this as soon as he stepped through the gates. Today was quite literally his very first day here. His parents had already taken his bags to his room and sent him towards the office to check in. The process of checking into the school was simple enough. It was just that it took him travel time.

Once he had been all set up it was lunch time. Impeccable timing if he said so himself, which he didn't. Orion, or Storm as he was more likely known as; he'd been part of a terrible accident. Losing left arm, damaging the nerves in his shoulders, knees, and feet, not to mention his manic depression that followed it. His family had out right admitted to sending him to Yamaku simply to get rid of him. They didn't want to have to work around him, it would be too much hassle.

Orion was given directions and one of the nurses assistants helped him to the lunch room. Once he was there however he didn't know where to sit or if he was even hungry.

Orion had a look that said the world was doomed, but at the same time managed to not look unpleasant.

Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the prize is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you'll never live it twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life

Regardless of who you are
So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothin' stand in your way
Cause the hands of time are never on your side

For a school such as it was, Yamaku High had an extensive sports program. Naturally, the exercise doubled as physical therapy for most of the students. Zoe herself was very involved in the sports program. She worked as a sort of manager helping to make sure that all the teams had the equipment they needed and such. It was a bittersweet thing, since until two years ago she was rarely seen on the sidelines.

Two years ago, through a series of events, she had gone from rising tennis star to teenage arrhythmia patient. The doctors said that it was only because of her fitness that she had held off an attack, and she was lucky to have made it as long as she had. For a long time, Zoe didn't see it that way. But, thanks to a lot of support and ton of stubbornness she had worked herself back into what she would consider decent shape.

Today she was running an easy practice with some of the track members. She couldn't fully participate in high stress sports yet but she was determined to get there eventually. The bell chimed for lunch and Zoe began her cool down. By the time she got to the cafeteria it was packed with chattering students. She noticed one in particular was looking a bit lost. He seemed to be a bit agitated, but not wholly off putting.

Zoe walked up beside him as casually as she could given the situation. "Hello." she said with a slight tilt to her head, "Are you looking for someone?" The fact that he was using crutches or missing a limb wasn't jarring for her. Around Yamaku it wasn't uncommon at all.

A few minutes standing there and he already wanted to disappear. To melt into the shadows and just be forgotten. He wanted nothing more then to be gone from this place. To hide in the room he was provided. Orion was certainly not a people person. However by the nurse clearing her throat it was obvious he would have to make a decision quickly.

It seemed one was being made for him. A young girl with bright red pigtails came up to him. She was trying to be casual. He looked at her, but it appeared as a half intended glare. His sea-green eyes empty of that sparkle most people seemed to have. He appeared to have glassy, almost dead like eyes. His glasses were tinted a few shades away from the cast on his foot. The single crutch keeping him balanced for the time being.

Orion seemed to let the question sink in and then turned his head back to the crowded room. "No. I wouldn't be. I don't know anyone." His voice was quiet and flat. It sounded like a badly tuned guitar hitting a low note and cracking just slightly. The Nurse that accompanied him cleared her throat once more and Orion twitched. He turned and glared at the woman. "Stop being impatient. I will sit when I desire to! Now leave me alone!" He growled forcefully without raising his voice even an octave. The woman withdrew slightly and sighed shaking her head. "I'll be in the room if you need me." She stated calmly and walked over to one of the teachers' tables.

He didn't look back at the girl or the nurse. He simply went back to staring apathetically at the bustling room. His temper causing him to frown and look all together unpleasant. He seemed to be considering leaving by the way his eyes flickered towards the door. However his stomach argued with him and grumbled rather loudly. 'That's right...I never ate breakfast or brunch. They were in too much of a hurry to get rid of me.' Orion thought this too himself and glared at the offending organ's placement as if he could force it to shut up.

This is it, boys, this is war - what are we waiting for?
Why don't we break the rules already?
I was never one to believe the hype - save that for the black and white
I try twice as hard and I'm half as liked,
but here they come again to jack my style
And that's alright;
I found a martyr in my bed tonight
She stops my bones from wondering just who I am?

Jean-Frae's class ended and the lunch bell went off. She looked at the clock and knew that May would be waiting for her. Now the question was, where? May could be anywhere from the roof to the hallway. So Jean-Frae decided to start nearest to the lunch room and move her way further out. She figured since they hadn't said differently that should mean that May would be in the easiest spot. But, that wasn't a rule or anything.

Mostly Jean-Frae just hoped that her friend wasn't in trouble again. May was well liked, don't get her wrong. However due to the fact that she had friends like...well Jean-Frae; she got a lot of crap from people. May never really seemed to notice that she was getting picked on or the fact that those accidents weren't accidents at all. It made the tall blond sigh and shake her head. She hurried her pace a bit to get to the hallway faster.

Like she'd thought the slightly younger girl was there in the hall outside of the lunchroom. Jean-Frae was almost expecting the door to open and smack the silly woman. "May!" Her voice had this undertone of anger to it. Though she wasn't upset at anyone really. She was just naturally toned to sound like she was going to kill you. However as she got that bright smile turned towards her she motioned a finger to the other. "Come on! I want to get lunch and then have a smoke."

The girl was annoyingly optimistic and talkative. Orion didn't really like people like that, but at the same time he also couldn't really hate them. He just found them a little annoying. He was getting tired just standing there and her energy was reminding him why he hated people so much. They could do the things that he couldn't and simple things without getting so tired.

Zoe wasn't wrong though, he was hungry and getting something to eat would be nice. So he actually did follow her to the line. As soon as the nurse saw him move she stood up and came to join him. Standing next to him."I'll carry it for you, and then dismiss myself." She tried to reassure him. Though quickly noticed he wasn't too happy with the idea, but didn't say anything.

Going through the line the nurse asked him where he was sitting. He grumbled under his breath something random and shrugged. "Where Zoe wants to sit I suppose." He stated factly and waited for the girl to choose a spot. As long as it wasn't really crowded and he got off his feet he'd be happy. His left foot was killing him and his right one was starting to go numb. So he hoped they hurried up.

Jusuichise Midori-no Kashizashi

Keep Giving Me Hope For A Better Day

Keep Giving Me Love To Find A Way

Through This Heaviness I Feel I Just Need Some One To Say

[E V E R Y x T H I N G ' S x O K A Y]

Jusuichise was having lunch with Nicole again. They were having fun making little sculptures with their cookie dough. While Nicole had made The Doctor, Jusuichise decided to make two daleks. She was giggling about it as she moved them towards the man at the phone booth. "Hey Nicole! Do you wanna go to the art room after class! I wanna finish my painting. Pleeeaaassseeee come with me!" She whined and pouted begging her friend to come along with her. After all that meant they could go to the nurses station afterwards together. She hated going by herself and always felt bad when Nicole went on her own.

Jusuichise had a progressive Neuropathy. Basically her nerves were being destroyed slowly. It only effected her legs so far, but it was spreading to her spine. They told her that if she didn't respond to the medicines then she would probably be completely paralyzed from the waist down. It scared her, but she knew there was nothing else she could do about it. Maybe it was selfish of her, but she liked being around Nicole because the girl understood what she was going through. Sure they had different diseases, but they had similar effects.