Rosario + Ghost Rider

Episode 9: Papers and Panties

Once again Rane woke up in the school infirmary. He was starting to become a regular patient as well as bringing in new ones. Since he wasn't hurt at all he simply walked out. As he did and walked out of the hallway he saw Moka standing by the door as if she was waiting for him. Rane still couldn't forgive himself for being such an idiot. He was so broken that he wouldn't look her in the eye.
Moka: You're ok, that's good
Rane: Yeah I'm fine, and you?
Moka: Not a scratch on me. You did good at the pool.
Rane: Doesn't feel like it.
Moka could see the depression on Rane's face as he hung his head.
Moka: What are you upset about? You beat the mermaids and saved everyone.
Rane: I dragged you into the water.
Moka: But I'm fine.
Rane: Well you could've been killed! And guess whose fault it would be?
Moka: I reached my hand out to you Rane. I knew what I was risking so you're not to blame.
Rane: But I didn't! I was such an idiot an I completely forgot that vampires can't be in water.
Moka: That's not your fault Rane. You're beating yourself up too much.
Moka walked up to Rane and hugged him hoping it would calm him down because he was becoming an emotional reck. She held on until he stopped shaking and his breathing became more calm.
Rane: I'm just.......sorry
Moka: Apology accepted.
Rane was able to get over his guilt and looked at Moka with a bright smile. Moka looked back at him smiling and laughing.
Rane: What's so funny?
Moka: I though about what would have to happen if the mermaids believed you were a human.
Rane: What do you mean?
Moka: Well if a human learned a mermaids identity he would have to marry her or be killed.
Rane: Well then it's a good thing everyone thinks I can in no possible way be human.
Moka: But if she's a part of one they might be mad if they hear that their daughter was beaten to a pulp.
Rane: So I should expect some kind of mermaid Yakuza at my door, nice.
Moka: In other news I did find a club for us.
Rane: What?
Moka: I signed us up to work for the school newspaper.
Rane: Doesn't sound like a bad choice. Should we check it out?
Moka: Yeah let's go.
They decided to head to the news room and on the way there Kurumu and Yukari found them and tagged along. Upon arrival their homeroom teacher Ms. Shizuka was waiting for them.
Shizuka: Hello guys. Let me be the first to welcome you to the school news paper.
Moka: Thanks but didn't you say there was another student who was already a memeber?
Ginei: I think you mean me
Behind the four of them stood a man with broad shoulders and black hair. He was clearly older but was carrying bouquets of flowers.
Ginei: I heard new members were joining and since most of them were girls I thought these would be the perfect gifts.
He passed out a bouquet to each of them exchanging his name and giving all of them a smile like he was trying to look like a nice guy. Rane however, has seen that act a few times in his past and he whispered to Moka to let her know.
Rane: This guy is a total faker.
Moka: Really? He seems nice to me.
Rane: Too nice.
Moka: Rane there is no such thing as too nice.
Rane: exhibit 1 the mermaids
Moka: Ok maybe he's a little too nice but I doubt he's gonna try and eat anyone. But I'll be careful so you can calm down.
Rane: Guess that's a close as I'll get.
Ginei had walked up to Rane holding out his hand as a sign of friendship and Rane reluctantly shook it. He knew he was a fraud but as long as he didn't hurt anybody Rane saw no reason to cause a scene.
Rane: So how do things work here?
Ginei: Glad you asked. Before I used to run the whole paper: writing, editing, fact checking, blah blah blah, but now I got a team to divide that up.
Rane: So why is Ms. Shizuka here?
Shizuka: I supervise and approve of the paper before it's distributed.
Rane: Guess that makes sense.
Ginei: Yep. Now I'll stick to finding the story cause I'm best with a camera. You guys can divide the rest based on your individual skill sets.
Moka: Ok I think we can handle that.
Kurumu: I feel like I should have a spot for my own personal blog.
Rane: No one wants to hear your makeup ideas or sex advice.
Yukari: HAHAHA!!!! Dumb bimbo!
Kurumu: What did you say you little shit!
After that and with a wave of Yukari's wand a pan appeared above Kurumu and dropped on her head leaving her lying on the floor moaning.
Rane: Actually if gaming is pretty popular with monsters I could totally be a game critic.
Moka: You play alot?
Rane: When I have the time. One of my favorites is about a man who discovers he can take the powers of others so he has to decide what he's going to do with them.
Moka: Be a hero or be a villain.
Rane: Exactly.
Shizuka: Sounds interesting. Well I think I can leave you to your work.
Ginei: And I'm gonna go find our next big storyline.
Shizuka and Ginei began to walk out but before Shizuka left she turned back around.
Shizuka: I almost forgot, ladies you should be careful and keep track of your stuff.
Moka: Why?
Shizuka: Well there have been reports of students having their......underwear stolen.
There was silence in the room for a few minutes and it continued even after Shizuka and Ginei left until Rane decided to break it.
Rane: Well it got quiet really quick.
Moka: But that's so disgusting!
Kurumu: Yeah we should go kick this guy's ass!
Rane: And where do we start looking?
Kurumu: Ummmm
Rane: Yeah that's what I thought. Let's leave finding stories and info to Ginei.
Moka: I thought you didn't trust him.
Rane: I don't trust him around women but.........
Rane made a face that he tends to make when he starts piecing things together. He would stare in one direction, didn't matter what was in it, his mouth partially open and his eyes looked serious.
Moka: You have an idea?
Rane: To early to say. Let's worry about it later.
(A little secret. I might have put hints to my next fanfic idea in the story. If you can find them comment them)