Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ School Days ❯ The Worst Has Yet To Come ( Chapter 6 )

Author's Notes: Well here is yet again another chapter to School Days, and speaking about school another year is upon us and it is sad to say that I will not be updating as frequently. I can assure you that I will continue to update, but I need patience from all of you. Patience is a virtue, which I truly lack. Well enjoy this chapter, and no worries Music Chick a late review is better then no review!

 

Synopsis: Hikari is hired teacher at the local middle school; she quickly realizes that her dream job isn't really what she bargained for. Can Hikari make a difference in these children's lives?

 

Disclaimer: It is sad to say that Digimon does not belong to me! Tis a shame!

 

School Days

By: Takerus Lost Angel

 

Classes resumed normally on Monday morning, well as normally as it could; considering two of her students were suspended from her class. She placed the piece of chalk on the ledge and turned to address the class. She smiled; or at least tried to. She felt a pang of guilt, only if she had not convinced the Principal to allow them to go to the dance. He would not have had to suspend them. It was his fault the class was partially empty. No, she could not blame him. It really was not his fault, though it would have been nice to blame someone.

 

She looked at her students, many of them were feverishly copying down the note she had written on the board. Practice entrance exams for the high schools would be coming out in a month. That meant she had to prepare her students as much as she could. The practice test would show what the student's strengths and weaknesses are, that way teachers were prepared to help their students study. Come spring the real high school exams would be released, this test would show what schools you would be accepted into considering what grade level was achieved.

 

“Alright class, Practice exams will be taking place at the start of December. Everyone is to participate and will be in class on time. Do I make myself clear?” She eyed her class sternly, earning some grunts and groans from many of the students. The school bell rang signally the end of the day. Chairs scraped across the floor as the class walked past their teacher, giving her half-hearted smiles.

 

She looked at the empty class and wept. Tears slowly made it to her cheeks. She wiped her face briskly. She did not know why she was crying, the last time she could clearly remember when she cried was when Andromon forgot who she was. Now it seemed as the only thing she could do was cry. It was not like crying was going to solve anything; tears could not change what happened. She cared deeply about all her students, and could not bear to see any of them suspended. Unable to hold back the sobs, Hikari broke down and cried; releasing all her built up frustrations and anxieties.

 

Weeks soon turned into months as the wintery bliss rolled into Odiba. Windows were lightly coated in frost, as snowflakes danced from the skies. Hikari smiled brightly as a snowflake landed on her nose. She casually walked the streets of Odiba as she made her way towards the school. She was only a block away from the school when something caught her attention. She breathed a sigh of happiness; it was an ice rink. She pulled her coat closer around her neck and grinned. The class had been working so hard on the practice exams, that they deserved a break. The distant sounds of the schools bells chimed, breaking the young teacher's day dream. Hikari started off towards the school, as the snowflakes littered her hair.

 

Morning announcements were already drifting down the halls, by the time Hikari slipped into her classroom. Wicked grins were emerging on her student's faces; Hikari raised her hand as an apology.

 

“Takashi-sensei, I think you need a detention for being late.” Akiyuki poked fun from the back of the classroom.

 

Hikari smiled, it was always a good day when her whole class was there. “Oh really?” She raised her brow in suspicion. “…and who will be supervising this detention? I do not believe that any of you will want to stay after school?” She smirked.

 

No responses were heard from the students.

 

She walked up and down the rows of desks handing out the last test the students took. “I have to say I am quite impressed with all your marks; however some of you are not reviewing your notes every day.” She eyed Kaori skeptically, while placing the marked test on her desk. “There are two weeks left until Winter Holidays, if we all work together then maybe I will only give you one practice notebook to do over the holidays.”

 

“Ah, Takashi-sensei, that's not fair. That's winter holidays! It's not like you won't be doing any work.” Fukashi whined, looking up from his test.

 

“It is better then having five notebooks to do over the holidays, now is it not? I also resent the comment of not having any work to do over the holidays; I do have lesson plans and marking to do.” She pointed out firmly.

 

Hikari handed her students a Science practice test to work on, while she finished some last minute lesson plans. Time ticked away slowly, as Hikari found her mind wandering. She looked out the window; the snow was beginning to get heavier and heavier. Big fat flakes of snow were beginning to stick to the trees and grass; it would be in no time that the city would be covered in a thick blanket of snow. She smiled joyfully and looked at her students lovingly as they were feverishly trying to complete their tests.

 

She broke the comfortable silence. “How would you guys like to go skating tomorrow?” She smiled at her class.

 

“You mean during school?” Reiji questioned. “Will that not interrupt our studies?”

 

Hikari smiled weakly. “I do not think one afternoon will ruin your studying.”

 

“Takashi-sensei, in all do respect; aren't you forgetting what Wataru said?” Akiyuki pointed out.

 

Hikari furrowed her brows in anger; she could only remember so perfectly what Wataru had said.

 

Hikari watched as he two students walked out of the office. Hikari looked at the Principal in astonishment. “I think you are being a little unfair here. All four of them were equally guilty for what happened!”

 

“Hikari, it is not your decision to make. When you are Principal of a school, then you can deal with things the way you want to. This is my school my rules. From this point forward your students are not to participate in any school excursions or school events. If I had it my way these students would not even be permitted in this school. You and I both know that when these students take their high school entrance exams that they will only be accepted to a community high school, let alone a private school. I can bet you that even if they do pass, majority won't even go.” He said strictly.

 

Hikari wiped a tear from her eye. “That is where you are wrong. These kids are going to succeed and I'm going to make sure of it.” She opened the door to the office and left.

 

She shook the memory from her head, before addressing her class again. “Do not worry Akiyuki, I am pretty sure Principal Wataru will understand and grant you permission to attend.” The bell rang through the classroom signaling school was over for the day. “That is it for the tests, please hand them in on my desk when you leave! Remember to bring your skates and outdoor attire for tomorrow. Class dismissed!”

 

Hikari walked down the hall way towards Principal Wataru's office, she had not been in his office since the incident at the dance. She was pretty sure that she was definitely not one of his favourite people in the world. However, the dance was several months ago and nothing horrible have happened since then. A guy could not hold a grudge that long, could he? She opened the door to the office and smiled to the secretary. Who nodded her into the office.

 

“Hikari, such a pleasant surprise; I have not seen you since, the last time you were in my office.” He smiled smugly at the younger woman.

 

Hikari bit her tongue; she could hear the venom in his voice. So, people can hold grudges for a very long time. “They built an ice rink, about a block away from the school.” Hikari began, feeling the uneasiness in her stomach grow stronger and stronger.

 

“Yes, Hikari?” Wataru questioned, sarcasms dripping in every word he said.

 

“The practice exams are running smoothly. My student's grades are just as high as any other class. I feel that because they are working so hard, they deserve a break.”

 

“Are you telling me, that you can not handle them?”

 

“No, not at all! The class is wonderful, I was just wondering as a reward I could take them out.” She pleaded with her eyes.

 

“To this ice rink you speak of.” Watau toyed with the idea in his head.

 

“Yes, just for a couple of hours.” She begged, trying her hardest not to sound too desperate.

 

“No.” He spoke sternly, his cold eyes bearing no chance of reconsideration. “I already told you, that your class is not allowed to participate in school excursions and that is final.”

 

“…but...”

 

“Goodbye Hikari.” Wataru drew his attention back to the large amount of paper work on his desk.

 

Hikari stood in disbelief; she could not believe what had just happened. Someone had actually said no to her, she could not think of a time that someone actually said no to her. The young teacher turned on her heals and walked out the door. She still had the same awestruck look on her face when she returned home.

 

She kicked off her shoes at the front hall closet and walked towards the kitchen. The apartment was empty; Takeru must be out she thought. She walked to the refrigerator, where in Takeru's scratchy handwriting was a note. She groaned it was only going to be her for dinner; he went out with Matt to help move furniture into his new apartment, which meant she had to cook. She opened the fridge and wrinkled her nose, there was absolutely no way she was going to cook. She picked up the phone and decided to order out.

 

She flipped through the television stations, until she found the news. She was about to sit down with the doorbell rang, signaling food had arrived. She walked towards the door, paid the delivery boy, and plopped herself on the couch. She stuck her chopstick in the noodles, she was about to take a bite when the scent of the food appalled her. She felt incredibly sick to her stomach. Just the smell of the noodles was revolting.

 

Hikari put the noodles down and sighed. She was hungry, she liked noodles, but she just could not eat them. She went over to the cupboard and grabbed the kettle, maybe a hot tea would make her stomach stop with the somersaults. She grabbed a blanket while the water was boiling; poured herself a cup and curled up on the couch. She could feel sleepiness creeping up on her, her eyes were beginning to get heavy, in only a few short minutes sleep had conquered.

 

It felt like she was asleep for hours, when she was awoken from her sleep. She blinked trying to gain focus in the dark light. “Hikari, you have to go to bed.” She could feel his soft lips on her ears.

 

“What are you talking about? I was asleep.” She mumbled, while rubbing her eyes.

 

Takeru chuckled. “Not out here, you have to go to bed.”

Hikari struggled to her feet, only to be hit like brick wall. The pain in her stomach had returned. She felt like she was going to be sick. She ran to the bathroom, leaving a confused Takeru in the family room.

 

After a few moments Takeru knocked on the bathroom door. “Hunny, are you feeling alright? Do I have to take you to the hospital?”

 

The door opened revealing a pale looking Hikari. She shook her head numbly. “No, I'll be fine. I'm just over tired.” She smiled weakly, as she walked towards the bedroom.

 

Takeru looked at his wife skeptically. “If you say so.” He quietly followed his wife towards the bedroom.

 

Hikari woke the soft buzzing of her husband's alarm clock. The nausea she felt last night had subsided, and went about her usual morning routines before school. She rummaged through her closet and pulled out a pair of old skates. She could clearly remember Wataru's words ringing in her head, she shrugged her shoulders and grabbed her skates and walked towards the front door.

 

She pulled her coat, hat, and mitts on. “Goodbye Takeru!” She hollered as she shut the door, grumbling noises coming from the bedroom.

 

The air was fresh; a light dusting of snow fell overnight; making everything look quiet and peaceful. Winter was definitely the most beautiful of all the seasons. The large red school building loomed over the playground, casting a foreboding feeling. Hikari shivered, for some reason the school looked more terrifying then it ever had.

 

Hikari walked down the hall towards her classroom, she could hear noise getting louder and louder as she approached her room. She pulled open her door to see all of her students talking feverishly and happily.

 

Hikari cleared her throat. “Settle down everyone! We still have lessons for this morning, after lunch we can go skating.” The class cheered affectionately at their teacher's promise.

 

Morning lessons were a blur, practice booklets and exams were being handed out, then back in before Hikari even had a chance to sit down. Lunch had already come and gone, when the entire class was waiting patiently to go skating. Hikari waited until the other classes started their lessons, before taking her students out.

 

Her class zoomed up and down the rink, going backwards and forwards. Some were spinning and twirling, while others tried their hardest not to fall down. Hikari smiled, her class was truly having the time of their lives. Everyone just needed to give these students some support and understanding. She looked at her watch, it was already two thirty.

 

“Everyone, please get off the ice. We have to go back to class.”

 

“But Takashi-sensei, we's are all having a really good time!” Katsu whined, while helping Saori to the benches.

 

“I know, but we have to go back to school. You can always go skating after school.” Hikari reasoned.

 

It was almost three when they finally made it back to the classroom. Hikari settled down in her chair, while everyone else took their seats. “For homework…”

 

“What? How can we have homework if we didn't do anything?” Meitetsu howled in rage.

Hikari chuckled. “I am only joking, tonight you are homework free.” Cheers of delight erupted from the class. “…but, I highly suggest you take your notes and study them from the beginning.”

 

There was a knock at the door. “Come in.” Hikari replied from her chair behind her desk.

 

Principal Wataru walked through the threshold, and gave the class a wearily glance. “Can I have a word with you in the hall?” His tone of voice was flat and cold.

 

Hikari numbly walked towards the hall, closing the door behind her.

 

“I must say I am quite disappointed with you. I thought you had a better sense of judgment, then again I must be wrong.” He spat, dripping with bitterness in every word he spoke.

 

Hikari tried to keep her voice calm and level. “You are one to talk Wataru, you say I do not have a sense of judgment, well nor do you. You are blinded by your own dignity to see that these children have blossomed and are no threat to you or your stupid school.”

 

“I will not have teachers talk back to me. I have given you warnings and even have compromised with you, but you deliberately went against my orders. Did you not think what could have happened? What if one of their parents had come for them and they were not in class, then what? You may not like some of my rules, but I am responsible for everyone's actions in this school. I can not have teachers undermining me.”

 

“I can assure you, I was not trying to undermine you, sir.” Hikari pleaded, trying to reason with the principals, rash ranting.

 

“Hikari, you are…you're…fired!”

 

Author's Notes: Dun dun dun! Well a mild cliffie, not too big and not too small! I do have to say that this is one of my favourite chapters, and I hope that you enjoyed reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it!