Prologue: Each year 25 students are chosen to attend Hayashi Academy; the academy is esteemed worldwide and is strictly known for developing the minds, skills, and character of young men and women who possess "special gifts."

Sunday August 8th 2010

0530, Hayashi Forest

There was not a speck of light in the forests of Hayashi Academy. Over the horizon the sun was slowly creeping upward. It was early in the morning, even for most early birds. The animals were only beginning to wake up themselves and perform their normal animal instinctive tasks. The birds flapped their wings and took off into the dark sky; the snakes slithered from the warmth of stones to find a morning meal; the fish gathered into schools and swam off to continue their own adventure. The forest was silent aside for heavy breathers from two men.

Deep in a clearing of the forest was two warriors; a young male of Asian decent around the age of 17 standing about 5 foot 7 inches dressed in a blueish purple monk styled traditional robe with his brown eyes filled with admiration for the man standing in front of him. As a monk in training the young man wore his short black hair in a tight buzzed cut. He was the protege for the other warrior; a slightly older Caucasian man around the age of 27 standing taller than the young monk at 5 foot 10 inches with a somewhat longer buzz-cut and very gruff facial hair dressed in looser clothing, a tan warrior long sleeved shirt and dark brown pants. He stares back at his protege with a proud look in his hazel eyes.

The two have tons of sweat pouring down their brow after completing a training session involving a spar and physical training. The young male, weak in the knees falls backwards to his bottom and leans on a sturdy tree behind him, huffing and puffing trying to regain his breath. The older male wipes his brow, walks over and leans against the same tree while standing.

"Kobayashi, that's enough for now..." The older man tells his young apprentice, Kobayashi.

"Master Roshen! I was so caught up in training I almost forgot what day it was." Kobayashi responds to his teacher, Roshen.

Roshen raises an eyebrow but then is reminded of the importance of Kobayashi's previous statement.

"You're right Kobayashi... it's about the time the students are supposed to arrive to the academy for their orientation." Roshen answers.

Kobayashi nods excited but Roshen gives him a stern look causing the young monk to stare back with a confused look.

"Are you sure you are ready to attend the academy? I mean, you could wait another year or two." Roshen verifies with the young monk.

Kobayashi returns a stern look and Roshen sighs and begins to chuckle.

"I believe this to be my year master... I am ready to follow in your footsteps and graduate the academy." Kobayashi confidently retorts.

Roshen holds out his hand and Kobayashi smiles before tightly gripping his master hand to be lifted to his feet. They continue to clench each others hand as Roshen gives it a more binding grip.

"Kobayashi, do not forget the things I've taught you. Remember that you aren't the only person joining the academy... but you do have the advantage of knowing this island. I want you to be a leader to your classmates and be a humble host in your home. Make everyone comfortable, lighten up, and have some fun." Roshen instructs.

"Yes Sir!" Kobayashi responds proudly.

The young monk and his master separate going different paths to the academy; the monk heads to his original dormitory to wash up and present himself to the arriving students while the older warrior proceeds to his office in order to prepare his mind for the upcoming events this school year.

2: Chapter 1: Arrival: Kairu and Lyra

0615, Hayashi Courtyard and Port area

A silver family sized vehicle drives down the stone bridge leading to the academy. The bridge connects to the mainland and only allows verified individuals to proceed upon. The vehicle pulls up just as Kobayashi steps out of the academy into the courtyard. The vehicle comes to a halt in the designated parking area and Kobayashi stands waiting anxiously for the first student to reveal him/herself.

The rear passenger doors open, a short male around the age of 16 with extremely messy reddish brown spiky hair steps out of the car. The young male is of Caucasian ethnicity with very fair skin, and blue eyes. He sees a large academy stretching from what seems like miles into a large forest. The young man smiles and raises his arms in victory.

"Yo! I'm finally here!" The strange boy yells loud.

Kobayashi was captivated by the young man's excitement but then notices a second person stepping out the other side of the car. This time it was a young woman with long dark red hair, she appeared to be of Caucasian decent as well. Strangely she had slightly pale skin, her red straight hair partially covers her face; with the bangs on the right side covers her right eye leaving her left eye shining her large green eyes. This woman appeared to be around the age of 15 with a very undeveloped body and frail features.

"Lyra, just check out this place!" The boy calls out to the girl with his arms spread.

The woman has a shy demeanor as opposed to her fellow's excited and unpredictable personality. She nervously takes a stance next to him.

"I-it really is a nice place." She quietly whispers alongside him.

Kobayashi walks over to the two as Lyra steps closer to her comrade hiding behind him causing him to laugh.

"I did not mean to frighten you." Kobayashi apologizes walking closer.

"It's alright, Lyra is just a bit shy." The boy explains.

"Well anyway, I would like to welcome you both to the academy. I am Kobayashi, I will also be attending the academy and I am a native of the island. If you need anything just let me know." Kobayashi warmly greets.

The boy gets even more excited running to the car grabbing his bags and hands some to Kobayashi.

"I don't know where these things go... you mind helping me out?" He asks.

"Well... just follow the signs to the boy's dormitory across the bridge and to the west from here." Kobayashi replies.

The boy looks for the signs and immediately rushes off to take his items to the dormitory. Kobayashi stands confused trying to figure out the young man that left him with his bags and didn't bother to introduce himself. Lyra could see the concern on Kobayashi's face and approaches him with her eyes wavering and looking away.

"I-I'm sorry about Kairu, he can be sorta... impatient. I am Lyra by the way... that was Kairu. It is nice to meet you Kobayashi." Lyra shyly manages to say.

"Okay well, I'll help you out with your bags too. Tell me more about yourself... where are you both from?" Kobayashi inquires.

"I am not entirely sure of my origins... but Kairu is originally from America, he and his family currently reside in a small town in Japan. When we were younger they found me outside their village." Lyra explains slightly warming up to the monk.

"F-found you!?" Kobayashi shrieks in surprise.

Kairu runs back now free from his original bags to grab his other bags from Kobayashi.

"Woah... you're back already?" Kobayashi asks impressed with Kairu's speed.

"I just kind of threw everything down hehe. I'm not the neat type." Kairu informs.

"Well, after I take you guys to the dorms would you mind helping me help the other students to the dorms." Kobayashi requests.

"Sure thing, I kind of wanted to check out this place but I can do that later with everyone else." Kairu quickly replies.

3: Chapter 1: Arrival: Arisa, Shardan, and Sora

0620, Parking area

In the now empty parking lot two girls stand outside their rides in each others face. Both girls look angrily at the other as they argue. One of the girls appears to be of Asian ethnicity with a dark purple hair color wrapped in a ponytail and large emerald green eyes standing at an average height for females with a particularly large bust and athletic framed body. The other appears to be of Caucasian ethnicity with cherry red wavy hair with a more than average sized bust and well defined curves which she shows off with a cut off t-shirt and skin tight pants. Her light green eyes stare angrily at the other girl standing about the same height as her.

"I don't understand what the problem is... we both have a lot of bags. Can we both help one another instead of struggling to carry our own things." The purple haired girl suggests.

"Personally I don't like your bossy attitude. If you want though, you can take my bags and I'll keep my hands away from your filthy bags." The cherry haired girl retorts.

"Why make things so difficult? Fine... I'll handle my own things."

A young Asian male with light spiky brown neat hair, standing around 5'9 and a slim but muscular frame walks towards the two girls. He smiles as the two girls turn to see him awkwardly staring at them. His dark brown eyes stare the girls up and down as he checks out their womanly features. The purple haired girl gives him a glare as she notices his inspection, while the cherry haired girl accepts his admiration.

"I overheard your conversation. If you need me to I'll help you out." The young male offers.

A light flickers in the cherry haired girls eyes as she slides by his side and grabs his left arm pulling him close to her. He shyly blushes but enjoys being close to her as he drools a bit.

"Aw you are so sweet! I am so tired from my long trip... I don't think I would be able to carry all of these bags by myself." The cherry haired girl says in a seductive tone.

"N-no problem, I'll carry them for you... I am at your service mam." The young male replies eyes filled with lust.

"What a sap..." The purple haired girl says shaking her head.

The male turns around to see a mountain of bags behind the cherry haired girl.

"Oh Sora...what did you get yourself into now?" The male refers to himself.

"Sora did you say? That's a cute name for a handsome man like you. I am Shardan, but you can call me Star for short." The cherry haired girl introduces.

"That doesn't even make sense..." The purple haired girl says to Star.

"Butt out..." Star retorts getting back in the face of the purple haired girl.

The Purple haired girl growls and turns away to walk to her own bags.

"Succubus..." She says under her breath.

Kairu appears from behind her bags with a smile on his face.

"Hey there I'm Kairu, would you like help with your bags?" Kairu asks lending his services.

Arisa smiles, the presence of the cheerful young man immediately alleviates her anger.

"Thank you so much, I'm Arisa." She acquaints herself while extending her hand.

Kairu looks down at her hand and scratches his head. He wasn't used to shaking a girls hand but he shrugs and shakes her hand. She lets go and blushes.

"Forgive my formalities, I just really appreci..." Arisa attempts to say before seeing Star immediately encompass Kairu's left arm.

"Hi cutie, I'm Shardan, but you can call me Star for short. You look strong, would you mind helping a wary girl like me with her bags." Star asks.

"S-sure..." Kairu replies nervously blushing.

Arisa grits her teeth as Star pulls Kairu away.

"Men..." Arisa laments.

Lyra steps to Arisa with her eyes wavering from her shy persona.

"I-I can help you with your things if you want... I'm Lyra." Lyra says opening up.

Arisa smiles warmly for a second time.

"Thanks, I'm Arisa." Arisa replies.

4: Chapter 1: Arrival: The Boat

0715, Port-side

A white boat arrives to the docks near the courtyard; The boat carries a handful of prospects. The boat lets down a bridge to the main land allowing three students step off the boat in first order; a young Caucasian woman with blonde curly hair in a royal English styled curl with large sapphire colored eyes with a pretty face and nice shaped body with quality clothing to match her beauty, along with a mix young male of Japanese and German decent with medium long brown spiky hair and thin brown eyes and a noticeable tattoo on the left side of his face, and finally a red haired Canadian male with light brown eyes, shorter than the previous and thinner.

"Wow, I wish all men were as sweet and helpful as you Jett. You are such a nice guy." The blonde haired woman says to the brown haired male.

"This is TOO easy... she's falling all over me already. I hope all the girls on this island are this easy." The brown haired male, 'Jett', thinks to himself.

"Oh Jett, you are such a nice guy! Blah... This guy isn't some type of Casanova... you girls just fall for the corniest lines." The Red haired mocks.

"Well aren't you articulate..." Jett replies in a sarcastic tone.

"Don't tell me you're jealous Aaron?" She asks.

"IT'S ARTHUR! ARTHUR KINGLION... you all better remember it." The red haired male 'Arthur' yells.

"Oh sorry, I am not good with names." She replies.

"You remembered his... but I'm not jealous of this loser." Arthur defends.

The blonde woman feels her foot fold as she falls forward, in an instant Jett drops his bags and catches her in his arms causing her to blush from embarrassment. He helps her stand and smiles.

"A bit a klutz are we Erika?" Jett asks.

"I am, I bet that looked so lame." Erika replies covering her face from her blush.

"It was actually pretty cute..." Jett comments.

"Damn Casanova wanna-be..." Arthur grunts carrying his bags ahead.

Jett and Erika continues on to the main camp area while another group of students were making their way off the boat. The wooden surface of the boat was met with plated boots that made a clunky noise that echoes in the port area. An oddly dressed young man, in a leather suited armor seat with chain-mail and plated areas in the most vital portions of the body, with dark blue hair, an orange headband and cape with a symbol glorified across the fabric steps slowly towards the ramp. Behind him was a shorter young man with a full red bandanna sporting a jean jacket and ripped pants and medium length blonde hair. The blonde hair man had a look of annoyance on his face as he walked behind the slow plated giant ahead of him. Both men were of Asian ethnicity.

"Yo Ironman... walk a little bit faster. I'm tryna get my stuff unpacked." The blonde young man says with a disrespectful tone.

The blue haired man turns his head backwards and sees the annoyed young man behind him and begins increasing his pace.

"My apologies... I am Kenshin Natasurkiama." He attempts to introduce himself.

The blonde haired young man rudely pushes Kenshin aside and growls angrily at him.

"Does it look like I give a damn about your name? I wanted you to move you big iron freak." The young man rudely replies.

Kenshin begins to look disappointed but moves pass the encounter to continue to the campground.

As the students depart the ship it slowly starts to leave the port.

5: Chapter 1: Arrival: Shou, The Great Kaitsu, Kara, and Rob

0730, Parking area

0730 saw the arrival of two more students. The first was quickly dropped off by his parents and sisters. This young man was strange, even for the students introduced prior. He was of Asian ethnicity, but had multiple hair colors, a dark red, and a dark blue split down the middle. His eyes also were multiple colors, blue and red as if he was cursed by some type of mutation. He grabbed his bags from the car and went to the front driver door.

"Thanks for the ride pops... I'll take it from here." He says with a slight smile.

The car backs up and heads off into the distance returning enroute to home. The second student observed the first from his car with an arrogant look on his face. This young man is also Asian ethnicity, wears a light leather outfit and a bow, his hair caramel brown in color and straight wrapped in a long ponytail with thin brown eyes.

"What's with the hairdo? Coming from a rave party?" The brown haired male says poking fun of the other student.

The multi-colored hair young man looks at the arrogant young man giving him a brief glare before returning to heading towards the marked campground. This act angers the brown haired male as he approaches him with his face flushed in embarrassment.

"Hey, no one disrespects me... you must not know who I am? I am the Great Kaitsu Hoshigaki pal... give me a target 1000 meters away and I can hit it with my bow and arrows with precise accuracy." The young man, Kaitsu gloats grabbing the other young man by his collar.

Kaitsu did not phase the other young man, he simply moves Kaitsu's hand off his collar and continues about his business leaving Kaitsu further flustered.

"Who the hell do you think you are?" Kaitsu yells.

"I am Shou... and you are wasting my time." The young man, Shou replies in an uninterested tone.

Kaitsu grits his teeth angrily and storms off back towards his own bags. In his angry transistion he bumps into a recently arriving student knocking her over. Kaitsu shakes off his bump and looks down to see a young woman with light green hair, tan skin complexion due to her South American ethnicity. Kaitsu glares at the young woman who proceeds to rub her own head due to the collision.

"Ow... I'm so sorry... I wasn't aware of your presence. I am Kara Higgins... and again I sincerily apologize for this." The young woman, Kara apologizes.

She struggles to stand to her feet, keeping her eyes closed as Kaitsu watches her.

"You wouldn't have a hard time if you would just open your eyes dipshit." Kaitsu lectures.

She finally stands to her feet and brushes herself off.

"I imagine it wouldn't help a lot considering I am blind." Kara responds.

Kaitsu steps back in surprise and guilt and immediately runs away to grab his things and avoid further embarrassing himself. Kara frowns and attempts to find her bags as she feels a hand helping her to grab her bag. It was another arriving student, of African American ethnicity, wore dark shades to hide his eyes and had a faded hairstyle.

"The jerk didn't even attempt to help you with your bags." The young man says helping her by picking up her bag.

She could not see him but his presence was warm. She blushed but grabbed her things.

"It's alright, I can manage on my own." Kara shyly says.

"Nonsense... I'll help you out. I'm Robert Asuko, but my friends call me Rob for short." He introduces himself.

"Thank you!" She replies with a warm smile.

6: Chapter 1: Arrival: Ben & Tana

0800, Parking Area

Kobayashi finds himself waiting for more newcomers in the parking area of the academy. He had already seen a handful of students arrive, but was aware that a handful was still to come.

"So many different personalities... It's probably going to be difficult to get used to all these different people. But if Master could pass through the academy under similar circumstances... so can I!" Kobayashi thinks to himself, building his spirits for the rest of the day.

Kobayashi looks over to the bridge to see a young man running at a high speed across the concrete onto the campground of the academy. Kobayashi was quick to meet the new student; he moves to the campground to get a better look. He finds a young man with short brown hair in a mop style, rather plain facial features and dark brown eyes. The young man was well defined in muscles and had an outstanding physical presence. He was of Caucasian and Native American decent.

"According to the map, it looks like I made it. I thought it would have taken five days but I guess I made it in four. My feet are killing me from that run... I guess it's time I get new running shoes." The young man says folding his map and stashing it in his cargo shorts.

Kobayashi hears the young man's statement and blinks in confusion and amazement.

"Did you just say that you ran all the way here?" Kobayashi asks in disbelief.

The young man smiles and lifts his right foot to display his worn down shoes.

"It's too bad my equipment can't keep up with my rigorous training." The Young man says placing his worn shoe back to the ground.

"Amazing... A four day run!? That's insane... I don't even think Master Roshen would be able to accomplish such a feat." Kobayashi retorts.

"So I'm guessing you're a student here as well? The name's Ben Sherman." The young man introduces himself extending his hand.

"I'm Kobayashi!" Kobayashi returns the gesture, extending his hand to shake Ben's.

"Oh? Kinda like Kobayashi Maru?" Ben asks obviously teasing Kobayashi.

"I'm not sure what you are getting at..." Kobayashi responds unaware of the reference.

"Haha, I wouldn't expect a monk to understand pop culture references. Oh by the way... where do I put my things." Ben asks.

Kobayashi turns and points to the sign that leads to the male dorms.

"Right, I guess I'll be seeing you Kobayashi." Ben says running off to he dorms.

"What's with that guy?" Kobayashi stands completely baffled, only to be startled by the sounds of a roaring motorcycle.

Kobayashi turns to see a motorcycle speeding down the bridge and heading towards the parking lot. He had never seen a motor vehicle like a motorcycle so he approached the vehicle and driver with a wondrous look. He slowly approaches the motorcycle and attempts to touch it as the cyclist turns to him and growls. Kobayashi steps back in fear, while the cyclist removes their helmet revealing a young American Caucasian woman, long flowing jet black hair, and ruby red eyes. Her eyes became tense and her facial expression became one of extreme anger as she stares fiercely at Kobayashi.

"What the hell do you are doing to my bike?" She yells.

"Oh... I'm sorry, I've never seen such a vehicle before. I apologize." Kobayashi replies holding up his hands for forgiveness from her.

"So this place is Hayashi Academy, huh? How dull..." The woman comments now staring at the academy.

"This is only the courtyard of the academy, there's a lot more miss." Kobayashi responds.

She glares at him once again causing him to jump in fear.

"It's Tana... don't call me miss." The woman introduces herself.

"Sorry, Tana... I am Kobayashi... it's nice to meet you." Kobayashi says regaining proper composure.

"Well that's interesting... not..." Tana responds as she puts on her helmet.

She rides her bike the rest of the way to the female dorms as Kobayashi stands in awe.

"What are these people?" Kobayashi thinks.

7: Chapter 1: Arrival: Hakudoshi, Soren, Liara

0830 ,Camp Area

Kairu waits in the camp area for the rest of the arriving students. He was excited to meet so many young people his age and was curious to see what they were capable of. Approaching the campground was a young Japanese man with green hair, styled in a medium sized mohawk. The young man was heavyset and quite large in stature as well tugging a rucksack on his back and a bag of beef jerky in his hands.

"Yo! Welcome to Hayashi Academy!" Kairu yells in excitement, approaching the young man.

"You've got to be kidding me... a chicken weakling like you was chosen as one of the students in the academy. You probably couldn't press 135." The young man replies insulting Kairu.

Kairu stand inattentive to the axiomatic insults and remains unnaturally happy while Hakudoshi stares at him with a harsh expression on his face.

"I may not look it but I'm pretty strong too. I hope one day we can test our strength against each other. By the way, I'm Kairu." Kairu introduces.

"I would crush you without even using my full power kid. The names Hakudoshi Inoue, and I'm the biggest and strongest man ever." Hakudoshi says.

"Well you certainly are big!" Kairu responds now with a larger smile on his face.

The air around the two grows tense as Hakudoshi's face muscles presses against each other to fortify his intensity. A few seconds later Hakudoshi lets out a huge laugh and pats Kairu on the shoulder.

"For a weakling, you have a sense of humor kid. I respect that." Hakudoshi admits as he begins walking away.

A second male student replaces Hakudoshi as he arrives.

"And a cute face to match." The student says before Kairu turns to see him.

Kairu turns around to be greeted by a young japanese male with long silver hair and glasses, wearing abnormally tight clothing and with a feminine posture. Kairu raises an eyebrow not knowing how to judge the new student.

"My name is Soren Harutaki, I am charmed to meet such a handsome man like yourself Kairu." The young man introduces himself as Soren and winks at Kairu.

Kairu becomes uncomfortable with the advances of Soren and Soren blushes from Kairu's reaction.

"Aren't you just cutest thing I've ever saw. I'm going to have a great time at this academy. Would you mind helping me with my bags Kairu, honey?" Soren asks grabbing Kairu's hand.

"Well... s-sure..." Kairu replies still lost and confused on what to make of the situation.

A third student arrives at the campground. This time a female with a dark violet medium-short spiky hairstyle, wearing a casual Meji era, Japanese Kimono outfit with a small bag on her back and two swords attached to her hip. Sora catches a glimpse of the young woman from afar and immediately runs to assist her.

"Excuse me miss! Sora Lorashu at your service! Do you require assistance?" Sora asks.

The female student barely pays Sora attention and shakes her head.

"I have everything under control, but I appreciate the offer." She says about to walk away.

"I don't mean to be rude, but I would really like to get to know everyone, what is your name?" Sora asks.

"Liara..." The young student replies with a swift response before walking away.

"Women of all shapes and sizes! Oh yeah, this is definitely going to be the year I get a girlfriend." Sora thinks to himself with a smile on his face.

It became apparent to the teachers by 12, that there was a late bus arriving with the rest of the students. Until then the 20 students would find this time to choose their bunk mates and introduce themselves to one another before the last five students arrive. What sort of adventures awaited these newcomers and how will Kobayashi handle being their guide to his home island?