Lomachislots War - Lost Childhood (Original) ~

[Kasawa Lanford]

Sakura breathed in some fresh air. After a minute or so she looked at the twins and smiled, then over at Andy and Phineas. "Phineas still being a bad boy?" she said, grinning as she stared at him.

[Director of Music]

Andy brightened up.  "Oh, well you know him, he's so-"

"Hardly."  Phineas cut through Andy's blabber.  He took his hands out of his pockets, pushing himself off the wall that he was leaning against.  "You alright, then?"  He asked, shifting his gaze onto Sakura.

Andy smiled to himself.  Phineas did care.  It was evident.  He may not show it; he may recklessly deny it, but he cared.

[Kasawa Lanford]

"Yes.. I'm fine," Sakura said and turned toward the door. "I wonder who our teacher is going to be..." she asked herself and then turned back at the twins and Andy and Phineas. "Don't suppose the four of 'you' may know," she said, placing both of her hands on her hips and feigning a glare at them.

[Director of Music]

Andy and Phineas shrugged, both quite amused at Sakura's behavior.  She wasn't very good at acting angry. 

"Guess we'll just wait and see."  Andy said.  "I mean, however it is, I think we'll all get by alright." Andy laughed, "I mean, it's not going to be anyone we know, so they won't know how me and Finny are like."  He said, quirking a grin at Phineas.

[Kasawa Lanford]

"Uh huh," Sakura grumbled, folding her arms over her chest and glaring at the two boys. "Perhaps I should let them know how you two act eh?" she said, a grin forming on her face.

Anise stared at Sakura, in the back of her mind she couldn't help but view Sakura as rather cute when she was like this.

[Director of Music]

Phineas mocked sighed.  "What do you mean how I act?" He jabbed a finger into Andy's chest.  "It's him who they need to be worried about.  Flashing your 'charming' smile off; getting out of trouble. God, I hope it is someone we know."  He muttered bitterly.

Andy grinned, now amused at Phineas's behavior.  "You're just jealous."  He answered childishly.  "That they like me better than you."

Phineas supressed the urge to roll his eyes.  "Yes.  Yes, that's EXACTLY it."

[Kasawa Lanford]

"Becareful Phineas, you may get what you wish for," Sakura said. She loved teasing the two boys, though she herself doubted they would get someone they knew, though her gut was telling her she was about to regret thinking that.

[Director of Music]

Phineas was just about to make a witty remark when the words seemed to die in his throat.   His eyes widened, the look of surprise that was rarely there, was clearly plastered on his face.

Andy, who had been waiting for Phineas to reply, quickly whipped around to see what Phineas was looking it.

Actually, it was a 'she.'  And actually.  All five of them knew her.

Andy was the first to recover.  "Ms. Xellos?"

The lady smiled as she approached the group.  "Hello, you five.  It's been a while, hasn't it?"

Phineas blinked, regaining his composure.  Lyra smiled at the dumbfounded group.  She saw Phineas and opened her arms.  "C'mere, Phineas.  Give me a hug."  She said, teasingly. Knowing full well that Phineas wouldn't do so.

"I...I well...that..." 

Lyra laughed, her tinkling, soprano overjoying the rest of the group.  "Quite alright, Finny."

Andy grinned.  Miss Xellos was the only one besides him who called him that. 

[Kasawa Lanford]

"Hello Lyra," Sakura smiled childishly.

Lyra turned toward the young girl and smiled at her. "Hello Sakura, been two year's since I last saw you," she said.

Sakura didn't say anything but smile. The twins themselves just shook their head and blinked, "of all the teachers to get," Rin said, but it was Anise who finished for her. "It had to be the one that knows us,"

"Something wrong you two?" she grinned at them, but the twins just shook their heads. "I didn't think I'd see the four of you, let alone Sakura so soon. I thought Yukita was just teasing with me when she said it was a couple kids I knew, so you five are here now in this world, I'm glad your here and not out there," she said, referring to the 'real world' that the five of them came from.

[Director of Music]

She grinned at the group, and they all beamed back at her.

Phineas didn't say anything, merely shifted his weight again. 

Lyra saw the movement quite quickly however.  She also saw the pain that was reflected across Phineas's face.  Her face showed immediate concern, enough to make Phineas turn slightly red.

"Are you alright, Phineas?"

"Perfectly fine, ma'am."

Lyra bit her lip.  She knew he was lying, but decided not to press any further.  Andy glanced at his friend and back at his teacher.  He needed to break the tension.

"Anyways," He said, grinning.  "Least ways you know how much trouble Sakura can cause."  He said, teasing.

[Kasawa Lanford]

Sakura blinked, then grumbled and as her face puffed up. "Annnndddddyyy..." she said in a scary tone.

"Well," Lyra said, tapping her chin. "He 'does' have a point, you were ball of trouble back then," she said with a smile.

[Director of Music]

Andy grinned mischiveously, flashing his grin to Sakura.

Phineas tried for a smile, but it came as more of a grimace.

Andy instinctively reached over to support Phineas.

Phineas grabbed the bottle that was in his pockets and dry-swallowed two.

Andy cringed slightly.  Those pain-killers again...

[Kasawa Lanford]

Sakura's face turned a bright shade of red as she suddenly found herself embarassed by Lyra's comment. "B-but.. y-you know... I..I.." Sakura tried to say but her words kept getting stuck.

"Your just a young child so I expect it, just like how I expect this to be a very interesting school year now that you five are joining us," Lyra said and then turned to the side. "Either way, classes start soon so about we head to the classroom," she said and lead the group up three floors. The hallway was adorned by curtains and rich colors, students wearing first year robes stood around talk to one another, some held books, while others were wearing backpacks.

As the teacher approuched their classroom, room A, she stopped short of the door. "You five should wait out here for a couple minute's while I lecture the class ok, I'll let you know when to come in and introduce yourself," she told them just as the bell to begin homeroom rang. With a smile on her face Lyra headed into the classroom as some of the students around them followed her in.

[Director of Music]

Andy nodded deftly.  He turned to face Phineas.  "You okay?"  He murmured anxiously.

"I'm okay.  Don't worry. Pills will settle in soon."

Andy nodded, still worried.  "Okay, Finny.  Okay."

[Kasawa Lanford]

Lyra closed the door behind her and started addressing the class; first by doing rollcall for those who were there.

Outside, Rin and Anise let out a sigh and walked over to the window. "Who'd have though we'd get our old kindergarten teacher as our teacher," she said.

"Well, better someone we know than someone we don't," Anise said to her twin sister. Rin smiled briefly at Anise and nodded, "I guess your right," Rin said.

Sakura just stared at the door, her face still somewhat red from Lyra's earlier comment.

"What do you two think?" Rin asked Andy and Phineas.

[Director of Music]

Andy grinned slightly.  "Yeah, I'm fine with her.  She's amazing, anyways."

Phineas just gave a wry nod.

[Kasawa Lanford]

"Hmmm?" Rin said, leaning toward Andy and Phineas, with both her hands collasped behind her back. "Ah well, we know she's gentle and kind, so perhaps things will turn out fine," she smiled.

Just then the door slid open and a student walked out; the young girl wore the same robe they did only on the collar was a gold band that ringed around it. "You can come in and introduce yourselves now," the girl said, her smile serene. She stepped to the side as the twins and Sakura passed her, heading toward the podium at the front of the classroom. The girl then glanced at Andy and Phineas, still displaying her smile at them.

[Director of Music]

Andy grinned right back at the girl as he headed in, followed closely by Phineas.  The girls were in front so Andy graciously let them go first.  He and Phineas stood to the side, and Phineas quickly surveyed his surroundings.

[Kasawa Lanford]

Rin nervously smiled at the class; there were twelve students in total, not including themselves. Each ranging in age from nine to thirteen, the young girl who had greeted them was thirteen.

"Please, introduce yourselves to the class," Lyra said and walked over to the large window and stared out it.

Anise glanced at her sister and then smiled and took lead, giving a bow to the class she spoke. "My name's Anise Outren, I'm ten year's old. Happy to meet you!" Anise said and turned toward her sister as if telling her it was her turn.

Rin stole a quick glance at Anose and also smiled before speaking. "My name's Rin Outren, I'm Anise's twin sister. I'm also ten year's old and very glad to meet your aquatence," she said, only she bowed to the students instead of smiling.

Sakura took in a deep breath and spoke up. "M-my name's Sakura Ramie, I'm eight year's old. I'm very glad to meet you," she said and bowed curteously.

The girls all gave a somewhat childish smile at the students before stepping aside to allow the boy's to introduce themselves.

[Director of Music]

Andy stepped up, confidently, his smile; dazzling.  Already, some of the female students were smiling back at him.

"Hi!"  He said, his eyes filled with evident excitement.  "I'm Andrew Baldwin.  But call me Andy."  He stated, "I'm ten years old as well.  I hope I'll be getting to know a lot of you better, real soon." he said, winking as he made room for Phineas.

Whereas Andy's effect of the room had been bright, Phineas's was more business like, more snappy.

"I'm Phineas."  He said, not bothering to give his last name.  "I'm also 10 years old."  He said sharply, and quickly stepped aside.  However, like Andy, Phineas's impression on some of the girls took immediate effect.

They could distinctly hear one whisper to her friend, "Oo, the strong and silent type..."