HOTD Chapter 1: Beginning of the Dead

~SEPTEMBER 14, 2009~

Momosuke (Voiceover): It was the first day of school of my senior year in high school. So many happy faces... I recognize them all since we were all at Fujimi High last year as well. Me and my best friend, Kiba Minami, we're pretty popular in our school. As well-known as Takashi Komuro and Lars Barakiri but a lot more caring. Kiba... that's a funny guy. He's been my best friend since 4th grade but he failed a year in high school because his parents died in a car crash and he couldn't focus on school. He and his sister Rika were devastated and they inherited the house. It was pretty bad... and I did everything I could to get my friend back.

~OCTOBER 12, 2009~

Momosuke and Kiba were in gym together with a full class and they were playing dodgeball. It was a 6 on 6 match, and it was down to Kiba, Momosuke, and Lars Barakiri. They were facing off against 3 third years and there was a minute left on the clock.

Momosuke: Kiba!

He quickly tossed Momosuke the ball and cocked back and fired. He threw the ball at an angle and it went for one but then curved and hit the other.

Kiba: Hell yeah!

Momosuke: Good pass, Kiba!

They touched knuckles and focused back on the game. One of the third years picked up a ball and launched it at Lars. He used the ball he was holding and deflected the incoming ball. Lars began taking steps forward preparing to throw, and the other third year fired another ball. Lars leaned his shoulder out of the way and the ball flew past him and Kiba caught it. Since Kiba caught it, the third year that threw it was declared out by the referee and he began walking to the sidelines. The last third year looked to his right to see his teammate.

Lars (whispering to himself): Checkmate.

He put all of his power into one throw and gunned it at the final third year. The ball crashed into the left of his face, causing him to stumble backwards. After he stumbled backwards for two steps, he dropped to the ground. His face hit the newly waxed, wooden floor with a thud. He had been knocked out unconscious. The entire gym went to silence; the cheerleaders and people sitting in the bleachers all looked at the third year. And out of nowhere, the crowd and cheerleaders burst into cheer. They were all jumping up and down in excitement.

Momosuke: Holy shit...

Kiba: Damn he's out cold!

Up in the bleachers, Takashi, Rei, and Hisashi were sitting together; cheering. Saeko Busijima was sitting with a few of her classmates from the kendo club. Akia Zashigami was among them, a member of the kendo club, along with Tak Imoji, a student that is new to Fujimi High. Akia is one of Saeko's only friends; seeing as how she limits the amount of friends she has, and they met through the kendo club, not to mention a straight A student.

Tak Imoji is a new transfer student. He's a great guy and is currently dating Taori Nanabi, a cheerleader for Fujimi Senior High. He plays soccer for the school and took four years of karate. He made decent grades and has a high respect for women, calling them "sama" even if he is older or more experienced than them.

Momosuke looked to Lars to praise him for such a magnificent throw.

Momosuke: Hey Lars ! Great throw-

To his surprise, Lars was already at the gym's side exit and leaving.

Kiba: Maybe he's anti-social, Momo.

Momosuke: Maybe... But he wouldn't have joined the dodgeball game if he was.

Kiba: You bring up a good point. Or he could enjoy hurting people.

Kiba and Momosuke looked to the guy Lars knocked out. Two of his teammates were trying to wake him up.

Momosuke: Yeah, you also bring up a good point.

Ms. Shizuka: Excuse me! Out of the way!

Momosuke: Hm?

Nurse Shizuka came rushing into the gym with a small crate that had wheels on the bottom. As she was rolling that, she slipped in a puddle of sweat and fell to her butt. As she hit the ground, her boobs jumped up and down, seemingly on their own. And it just so happened that she fell next to Kiba and Momosuke.

Ms. Shizuka: Can either of you boys give me a hand?

Momo: Uh…

Kiba: Yeah, sure.

He and Kiba took one of her hands and pulled her to her feet. Her chest was right in Momosuke's face; his eyes grew wide but then he looked away. He coughed to make it not noticeable that he was looking at her gargantuan boobs.

Ms. Shizuka: Thanks you two ! Come by my office later and I'll give you both a lollipop!i

Kiba: Okay! Will do!

Momo: I, uh...you, i, we- um ...*clears throat* Will do Ms. Shizuka.

She gave her attention to the third year on the ground. Momosuke and Kiba turned around and began walking. The students were clearing the bleachers and heading to the cafeteria for lunch.

Momosuke: Damn man! Nurse Shizuka's chest is overly big!

Kiba: Yeah, tell me about it. She's friends with Rika, so I know her through my sister. She's even babysitted me a couple times.

Momo: You are one lucky man, do you know that?

Kiba: Yeah, I know. I would drink her bath water.

Momosuke's head quickly turned to Kiba and he gave him a what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you face. As he had his head turned, he and Kiba were walking towards the large crowd of people that were leaving the gym for lunch.

Momosuke: Do you think about what you say before or after you say it?

Kiba: Eh.. During. Because by the time I realize what I said it'll be too late.

Momosuke: You're an idiot- Ah!

Saya: Ow!

Momosuke walked into Saya Takagi and they accidentally bumped heads, causing each other to fall.

Kiba: Oh damn. Watch where you're going, Momo.

Momosuke: Shut up Kiba!

He looked to Saya and saw that she was holding the side of her head.

Momosuke: Oh man. I'm sorry!

He grabbed one of her arms and helped her up to her feet. He also picked up the novel she was reading and handed it to her.

Momosuke: Are you alright?

Saya looked Momosuke in his eyes for a few seconds.

Momosuke (thinking): Who is this girl? She's easy on the eyes and I can't look away.

Saya snatches her book away.

Saya: That hurt, dammit! Watch where you're going BAKA!

Momosuke: Sorry about that. I didnt see you.

Saya: Well maybe you should start being more aware of your surroundings!

She turned and walked off into the crowd of people. Kiba stood next to Momosuke.

Kiba: Geez... What a bitch. It was an accident. Ah well, don't worry about her. Let's go Momo.

As Kiba started to walk away, Momosuke continued to stand there in a daze.

Kiba: Momo? Kamigawa?

Kiba slapped him across the face.

Momo: Ow- hey! What was that for?

Kiba: Dude, you were standing there in a daze.

Momo: I was? Sorry... I froze for a second.

Kiba: What happened?

Momosuke: Ah... Nothing. Come on, lunch time.

The two began walking with the large crowd of students.

Momo (thinking): I don't even care if she screamed at me. Whoever she is, I need to get to know her.

~JANUARY 22, 2010~

Kiba was in science class and he was the only student that was about to fall asleep. The teacher walked by and slammed a textbook on his desk. He flinched hard enough to fall out of his chair sideways. As his classmates chuckled at him, he slowly recovered from the floor, peaking over the desk at his teacher.

Mr. Toshima: Seems like someone needs to stay awake. I have a errand for you to run.

Kiba (thinking): Ah… Dammit...

Mr. Toshima: To keep you awake, I want you to return this textbook to it's owner. She should be in the kendo club right now as they have a meeting.

Kiba opened the cover of the book and saw a name in kanji that read "Busijima Saeko".

Kiba: "Busijima... Sa..e-ko"?

Mr. Toshima: Don't hurt yourself. Return this to her immediately and report back to class. Is this understood?

Kiba: Yeah. I'll return it to her.

Mr. Toshima: Good.

He turned and walked away from Kiba..

Kiba: Douchebag...

He sharply turned around and Kiba darted for the classroom door.

He was walking through the halls of Fujimi high, quiet and alone. He passed by Momosuke's class and stopped for a second, thinking whether to distract him or not. He rejected the idea and kept walking. He began thinking about the past and how happy he and Rika were with their parents. But now they were gone and Rika is always gone because of her job. The only person keeping him sane is his best friend Momosuke.

Kiba (thinking): What the hell am I doing here... I hate this shithole and the longer I'm here, the worse I feel. I don't wanna quit school and have Rika find out... She'd be crushed. All she wants is for me to have a decent education and a good life. And Momosuke.. No matter how down I get on myself, he always gets me out of my depressed state of mind. Ah! I need to snap out of it!

He came across the kendo club room door and entered while looking down at the textbook. A woman with a soft, calm and welcoming voice called out to him.

Soothing voice: How can I help you?

Kiba: I'm looking for a Busijima Sa...

He looked up as he was saying her name and the first person he laid eyes on, all the way across the room was a student with gorgeous blue eyes and straight purple hair. He completely froze in mid-sentence and let his lower jaw become familiar to the floor.

Soothing Voice: Busijima Saeko? That would be me. And I see your returning my textbook. Thank you very much.

Kiba: Y-you're welcome. *clears throat* Anytime, Ms. Busijima.

Saeko: My friends call me Saeko. Please feel free to do the same.

Kiba: So... We're friends?

Saeko: Hm... If you're kind enough to go out of your way to return something I need, then sure. You know kids, anyone else and I more than likely wouldn't have seen it ever again.

Kiba: Well just know that I'm always willing to help a friend.

Saeko: I'll keep that in mind. I'm guessing you know my name so what's yours?

Kiba: Kiba. Minami Kiba.

Saeko: Kiba? It's nice to meet you Kiba .

Kiba: Same to you Saeko.

A voice called out from within the room.

Random voice: Busijima-sama? Can you continue with the history of the Katana and Wakizashi?

Saeko: Ah. Yes, my apologies Akia. Let us continue.

Kiba watched Saeko walk back to the front of her club. Kiba quietly let himself out and threw his back into a locker. He slid down the locker until he was sitting on floor.

Kiba (thinking): Holy shit... She's perfect! Saeko... He closed his eyes and smiled.

Just then, the bell rang for class change. His eyes flashed open and he quickly stood and began running down the hall.

Kiba: MOMOSUKEEEEE!

~April 15, 2010, 10:53pm~ Night Before Zday

Momosuke voiceover:The night before everything went to shit, I was at Kiba's place. Rika was still at work, I was bored and Kiba invited me, so why not? We were just gaming together; he was using the PC while I used my laptop I brought from home. Even though it was just us, we were…. happy.

END CHAPTER 1

NEXT TIME ON HOTDR

Momosuke: Holy shit! Did you guys see that guy get leveled by that dodgeball?!

Lars: Sorry.

Kiba: Can't be any worse than you stuttering, Momo.

Momosuke: Excuse me? What was that about drinking bath water?

Kiba: Uh…

Saya: You two are so immature, I swear.

Takashi: Don't you still sleep with that bear Momo bought you?

Saya: Hey! Why do you know that?!

Takashi: I didn't read your diary.

Saya: Takashi!

Rei: My god…

Ms. Shizuka: Now kids, no fighting.

Kiba: Oh hey. It's Titzilla.

Kohta: Look at those things! (nose bleed)

Saeko: Oh boy…

Rei: Why are all guys stupid?

Kiba and Momosuke: Next time on Highschool of the Dead Revamped!

ALL: No Way in Hell!

Saeko: This should be interesting.

Takashi: It won't be pretty.

Kiba: And that's guaranteed!