Memories of a Eulogy (Tokyo Ghoul OC Fanfiction)

Chapter Two: Interception

An alarm blaring into the darkness of the early dawn, quickly becoming silenced. A low and slow day would ensue, or at least was planned. It was summer, working on autumn, cold mornings with uncomfortably warm days. The young man from across the bedroom got to a rising position, peeling away from the covers he had been encased in. A sleepy yawn, rubbing of the eyes, and choice of clothes. Iggy left the room, leaving Aru in peaceful solitude as he clung to the blankets on him. He clung to the small warmth that was present, and did so for the time Iggy was to finish his shower. This was a daily occurrence, for as long as school had to be attended.

A thought arose in Aru's mind, so much for a good night sleep.

After a time Iggy entered back into the room, the doorway creating an unpleasant draft. "Nhhhhhg... close the door, it's cooooold." A chilled Aru demanded.

"Alright, alright," Iggy shut the door, "but you gotta get up now." Aru remained silent.

"Come on, get out of bed, it'll only be harder if you fight it." He tugged and pushed at the blanket covering his sibling.

Aru eventually stood up and followed the same routine as Iggy, clothes, shower, and back to the safety of their room. Aru grabbed an electronic device, turned it on, and began to dry his crimson hair. After this he washed the piercings he owned, and put them in. He stood still for a second, adjusting the tie of his school uniform into a lazy manner. The two siblings were now ready, one not so willing, to start the day. Iggy grabbed a small snack before leaving the apartment, then both left the complex.

The morning air was bone chilling, ironic for the hot, dense air of the later part of the day. "Brrr... this sucks, why does it have to be so cold now and so damn hot later?" Aru asked, but no one in particular.

"It's not so bad, at least I don't think so," Iggy gave a small reply, although he was wearing his summer attire still. Aru shot him a glance of disbelief, one eye twitching.

The two arrived at their respective high school, Kiyomi High. Aru had been a third-year, whereas Iggy was a first-year. They had none of the same classes, not only for the sake of being so distant in years. It was mostly due to the fact that Aru had been placed into advanced classes, remaining at the top of all his classes. This was enough to anger many of the students, the thought of some delinquent having the spotlight was enraging to many. Aru didn't pay it any mind however, he was a genius in his own eyes, and that's all that mattered. Iggy gave him constant praise, yet Kujo stated it as, "nothing more than expected of him."

Aru didn't try very hard, never once studied, and mostly lazed about during class, another infuriation to the masses. He never did anything to stand out in class, but as far as sciences go he was quite zealous about it. He had intentions of attending Kamii University, studying under the field of astronomy. It was something he loved, for no real reason other than it was purely fascinating. The deep unknown, the void, space, dark and mysterious, yet hauntingly beautiful if looked at correctly. He didn't want to exactly go to space, but study it, look at it. The idea of going into space was something of a hassle, a pain, so he didn't have it in mind.

Aru sat down at his desk, setting his bag on the side rack. He let out a sigh of relief -- or was it from boredom? The class began, the teacher droning on and on about the subject he knew already. He paid no attention to anyone just sat and listened to music. Some of the students gave him sour glances, as if to say, "Who made you so high and mighty?" He didn't care either way, their opinions of him could matter less. He was who he is, and that's all there is to it.

His first few classes were practically the same situation, doing absolutely nothing. He wasn't one to complain though, he was able to take it easy. It was now breakfast, a line of students already forming to get food. He assimilated into the line and eventually was able to acquire what he came for. Aru eventually came to sit at his table, with a few friends he had somehow or another obtained. They all had their quirks, though, it gave them character.