-Kuno-
The rest of the day went by smoothly. I got a few strange looks, probably the clothes, and I also got a few shoulder claps from some of the students. Scaring off Sunset like I did during lunch won me a lot of brownie points with the various teenagers here. She must be a real menace to the school populous if this is how everyone reacts to her "defeat".
One negative thing I have to say about this school is it's policy about not giving a slight care in the world if one of it's students carries around a wooden sword all damn day. Seriously, I walked into every classroom and not a single teacher even so much as batted an eye at the bokken on my waist. I really shouldn't complain though, I paid good money for this thing even if it was a cheap deal from a shady merchant.
Putting that aside, the final bell of the day rang and everyone got up and rushed for the doors. I was not in any real hurry so I calmly packed my stuff up and swung my backpack over my shoulder. I left my final class, math if you must know, and calmly walked down the hallway greeting anyone who greeted me first. I pounded more fist on that trek down the hall than I ever did in any other point in my life. I was not used to being a celebrity, and I don't know if I really like it. I was never one for the spotlight, even if I could act if I really tried.
I pushed the main school doors open and I was met with the sight of the school courtyard still packed with students doing various things. I walked down the steps and stood off to the side. I realized that while I had money I still did not have a place to stay. I couldn't get an apartment, because I was pretty sure a minor can't lease one. A motel would be a temporary fix, but eventually people would wonder where I was getting the money to stay there when I was in the body of a seventeen year old.
I put a hand to my chin and rubbed it in thought.
I was broken out of my thoughts by a voice, "Did you have a good first day of school here at Canterlot High?"
I turned around and saw Principal Celestia standing on one of the steps. Her sister, Vice-Principal Luna, standing off to the side of her. I smiled when I saw the pair, "Yes in fact. Thank you for getting me enrolled so quick Principal Celestia."
She laughed lightly, "It's no trouble. Now, I have to ask you two questions."
I nodded to her, "Ask away."
Principal Celestia nodded back and asked, "Do you have a place to stay? And if not, would you like to stay at my sister and I's house? I assure you it's big enough, you won't take up much room at all. I asked Sunset this question when she first came here to CHS but she turned down the offer for some reason." She shrugged and awaited my answer with a smile.
Honestly the questions she asked surprised me. But it conveniently solved my housing problem, but I had to wonder why she asked. We didn't even know each other that well, she must be some sort of saint if she is offering housing to some random guy. The fact that I'm a teenager again not withstanding. I doubt she has any ulterior motives though, if she asked Sunset of all people to stay with her then she is probably looking out for me.
I smiled at her and said, "I accept." I mean.... why wouldn't I take her up on the offer?
My answer seemed to please her and she replied, "Wonderful!" She clapped her hands together. "Luna can drive you to our house, it isn't far from here. Walking distance really. I still have a few more things to work out here in school, I'll be home by dinner."
Principal Celestia turned to her sister, "See you later sister."
Vice-Principal Luna smiled back at her sister, "You too sister." She looked at me, "Come now Mr. Kuno, the sooner I get you to your new home the sooner you can get your homework done."
I mentally groaned at the thought of doing homework all over again. At the very least I already know most of the material, so it hopefully won't be too bad. I followed the Vice-Principal as we headed to the teacher's parking lot.
-Celestia and Luna's Home-
The drive to the house was mostly made in a comfortable silence, we clearly did not have much to talk about and accepted it. But I imagine lengthy conversations will come later when we actually have some sort of relationship. Luna parked in the driveway of the two story home and turned off her car, it was a nice car in my opinion. It kinda looked just a tad like the Batmobile, but dark blue instead of black. It also had a weird black blob with a crescent moon on the hood of the car. I didn't question her decor.
"Well, here we are. I assume that backpack and briefcase of yours are the only possessions you own?" Inquired the Vice-Principal.
"Yes Vice-Principal. I was thinking of going shopping for some more clothes after I put my things away."
She smiled and said, "Please, just call me Luna outside of school. Or if you want, Ms. Luna is also fine. Do you need a lift to the store?"
I shook my head, "No thank you. Walking will help me get the lay of the land so to speak. Plus the exercise is always good."
Luna shrugged and we got out of the car. Once we made our way to the front door she pulled out a set of keys and we entered the rather spacious home. To be honest, I think a two story house is a but much for just two people. Pushing aside that thought Luna showed me to my room on the second floor. Thanking her I put my two bags down and started to get settled in. Which was mostly just laying in my new bed and thinking.
Luna had gone off to do some sort of work or just goof off, but not before leaving a spare key on the top of the dresser. I meanwhile got up from my new bed and unpacked my backpack. Once it was nice and cleared up I took some money from the briefcase and stuck it in my wallet. Since my kendogi doesn't have pockets I stuffed my wallet in my bag. I put the briefcase in the empty dresser and headed out of the house, making sure my bokken was still at my waist and grabbing the spare key just in case. For some reason I did not want it to leave my side.
I called a goodbye to Luna, told her I'll be back soon, and did my shopping.
-Two Hours Later-
I walked down the driveway of my new home, my backpack filled with various items. I had bags of stuff hanging on my arms while I awkwardly held them out to hold them. Opening the door to the house was a challenge in of itself but I managed. Principal Celestia greeted me and generously helped me carry some of my bags to my room. I thanked her, and we started putting everything down on the bed, all that was left was putting everything away.
Once the last bag was situated the Principal turned and said, "We have pasta ready for dinner, come join us when you're ready."
I said alright and started setting my new room up. Various knickknacks on various shelves, clothes in the dresser, etc. It took me only a few minutes at the most and the only thing left to do was eat dinner. I went downstairs and sat at the dining table with the two sisters. I started feeling a bit awkward now, everything has finally caught up to me and I realized that I'm now basically staying with two people I barely even know.
I looked out the window and examined their backyard in order to look like I wasn't feeling awkward, the other two didn't even look bothered. The backyard was rather empty to be honest. No flower beds, barely any bushes, and a single tree. It was kinda depressing but they probably don't have a lot of time to dedicate to gardening. However, it did look like a good place to practice kendo. Now that I have all the knowledge of the real Tatewaki Kuno I might as well practice those skills. And get even better than the original as well.
Kuno has speed, and if my body works like it would in the Ranma 1/2 world then I could learn to utilize Ki. The first thing I should work on is physical strength, kuno might be stronger than the average human but compared to Ranma his arm strength probably isn't up to par. I had no reservations I'd get as strong as Ryoga though, I can hope but I won't hold my breath. Speaking of Ryoga I should try and learn the Bakusai Tenketsu, or the Breaking Point in english, the toughness is always handy and the technique itself would be useful if I ever lose my bokken.
As I matter of fact I'm going to try and learn as many Ranma 1/2 techniques I can remember. This might be my only chance at learning something new and exciting, a few things I have dreamed to learn and use ever since I first read the manga. But while it would be fun to have and use whenever I want I really have to ask why it would be necessary. It's not like my life will somehow turn into any sort of resemblance of Ranma 1/2 anyway...
Despite the uselessness... I'll teach myself these things anyway.
"You've been staring into space for a while now Tatewaki. Is there something on your mind?" Asked a curious Celestia.
I realized I've had my head rested on my hand while I stared at the backyard, for quite some time too if the worried look on the Principal's face is any indication. I shook my head, "No no. I'm fine, I'm just thinking about school stuff. Making friends and all that jazz."
Luna was clearing the table as Celestia and I spoke. "Oh? Well that's always a good thing. Friends are a very important part of a students, especially a teenagers, life!" Celestia seemed happy about the thought of me making friends. I'm starting to think she has some sort of need to act motherly. Weird, but I could live with it.
I nodded, "Yup." I paused a bit before continuing, "Now I think I'm going to see if I want to move anything around in my room."
With a small good night I parted ways with Celestia and we each went to do our own thing.
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I poked my head around the corner with a hand at the back of my head, "Uh... What's the wifi password?"