Hi everyone, GiantFlyingScythe here. I know I'm late with an update for The Bonds We Tie, but the next chapter is close to completion, so don't worry. I'm on vacation now, so I have a different computer. Which means I'll be putting focus on this story for the coming week, but after that? It's back to TBWT.
Anyways, I got this idea while dozing off in class a while ago, and decided to get it down on paper… Err, computer… Something, whatever.
And just so you know, Chifuyu is the main character here. The OC is just a supportive character.
Anyways, hope you guys enjoy!
Chapter 1: Give Me A God Damn Break
Chifuyu Orimura was tired. And rightfully so.
After her students, including her little brother's battle with the rogue IS, the Silver Gospel (which was tiring and stressful enough just watching), she had to stay up half the night to write and send off reports of said battle. She made sure to thoroughly scold her students first, of course.
Now, her plans were not of tomorrow, but simply involved one word.
"Bed"-She spoke in a tired tone that in itself said "I'm so done with this shit", as she fell under the covers of the blissful furniture mentioned.
The instant she found herself comfortable, her eyes fell together on their own. Although, this wasn't anything new to her. In actuality, most nights at the ISA began like this for the overworked instructor… She was in need of a break, one would say.
That break came, but not in the way anyone could've expected.
"What the hell is going on now?"-Chifuyu groaned as she tiredly picked herself up in the dark abyss she suddenly found herself in. She was beyond annoyed.
'Is some damn sleep too much to ask for?'-Were her thoughts.
"Sorry, but this was probably the best time to contact you"-An unknown, male voice spoke to her.
The fact that it was male alone put her on edge. No other male than her little brother, Ichika, or the math teacher was even allowed on campus.
And this was certainly neither of them.
"Who are you? Show yourself"-She demanded. She had no time for child's play. She was tired, and pissed off.
"Ah, seems like it wasn't really the best time after all"-The male voice spoke sheepishly as a young boy materialized not too far away, in front of her.
The instructor rose an eyebrow at the boy's appearance. He had blonde, short hair, and emerald green eyes. His clothes consisted of a white set of medieval full-coverage armor, except the helmet, with dark green highlights. In his armored hands was a broadsword, said hands resting on the pommel while the blade rested with the tip on the "ground" of the void.
But her look of confusion was quickly replaced by the annoyed look she had earlier.
"Where are we?"-She asked in a threatening tone. The same tone she would use to get her students to shut up… When she didn't yell at them, that is.
"A purgatory, of sorts… Since you're not, you know, dead"-The boy tried to explain. Chifuyu sighed and glared at him.
"I don't have time to play whatever game it you're playing. I'm tired, and I have important work to be rested for. So, if you would?"-She already had enough of this kid.
"So cold, Chifuyu. You won't even listen to why I brought you here?"-He asked. Though his tone indicated that he was unfaced by her threating tone and glare. The use of her name didn't have the effect the boy wanted, as said woman seemed more annoyed than anything.
"If you are going to address me, then do it properly"-She scolded, "And make it quick. I really don't have time"-She said.
"As you wish. Simply put, I need your help"-He stated.
"And what makes you think I have time to help a kid I don't even know"-She deadpanned. Really, she'd just stated that she was already hard-pressed for time with her work.
"Well, I'm a god, and you're a human. So, I expect you to at least take what I have to say into consideration for not forcing you"-The boy, "god" as he called himself, sneered. He seemed to be getting annoyed with her attitude as well.
Chifuyu scoffed.
'A god? Really, I have enough kids, so full of themselves at the ISA to deal with'-She thought.
"The IS kinda does that to children with nothing but the world to learn from, you know"-The boy said with a slight grin. The instructor's eyes widened, but in a second she recovered her composure. She coughed into her hand and sent a small glare his way.
"…Alright, you have my attention. But if you are a "god" as you say. Why would you need the help of a simple human?"-She asked in a slightly mocking tone. Now it was her turn to grin. Even if he could read her thoughts, there was really no way he was a god… If they even existed to begin with. She knew she'd backed him into a corner.
Only, the boy smiled in reply. That annoyed her even more.
"Well, I'm not the only god, nor the highest in our hierarchy… Quite far from it actually. I need your help because I am not allowed to interfere in any other way. Oh, and we very much exist, obviously"-He replied.
Chifuyu sighed. She'd given up at this point.
"Fine… What do you need my help with?"-She asked. The boy smiled brightly.
"Glad you asked!"-He exclaimed. Snapping his fingers, the void that surrounded them changed, and suddenly took the appearance of a forest… With several black monsters stalking about.
Chifuyu eyed the creatures. They looked like werewolves, with jet black fur, and white bone-like armor and hateful red eyes.
"What, are these?"-She asked uneasily. The sudden change of scenery was the least she expected.
"These, are creatures known as Grimm… Well, these are only one type. But the point is, these are the creatures that roam and terrorize most of a world known as Remnant"-The boy explained.
Chifuyu looked at him curiously.
"Remnant?"-She asked, "Strange name, for a world"-Then she realized what she said and regained her stern composure, "I mean, that's ridiculous. There's no way this could be another world"-She said quickly.
"You will see for yourself, if you choose to accept. Again, I make it a habit not to force anything onto my subjects!"-He exclaimed proudly.
'Feels like forcing to me'-Chifuyu thought with a deadpan.
"And? Even if it is another world. How will I "see for myself""-She asked.
"Well, I will send you to this world of course"-He answered with a radiant smile.
Chifuyu grinned at the thought.
This was her chance to finally get this kid to understand that he was no god. Really, she'd savor his reaction when he realized he couldn't do anything he told her.
"Alright. And you want me to help this world then?"-She asked. The boy grinned.
He already knew she was still trying anything to prove that he wasn't what he said he was… But in this case, that only seemed to work in his favor.
"Yes. That is the case. You will be given something to aid you… Oh, and you will be rewarded, of course"-He replied.
"I accept"-She said, grin still present. Only a moment until she'd be able to laugh at his expense. The boy smiled triumphantly, and with a dark edge…
"Alright! I'll explain more once you wake up"-He said, openly grinning like a madman. That put her off a little.
She began to panic slightly when her consciousness started to fade, and the boy and their surroundings blurred.
Was this really happening?
…
…
What the hell had she agreed to?
And done! Short chapter, I know. But the next one will be longer, and more interesting I promise.
So, what do you think of it? Like before, I'd like to know exactly what you think of it… IF you leave a reason with said opinion.
Have a nice day! Or night, wherever you are.
Bye!
