LOST SCION AND SHADOWS OF THE WORLD

This is first ever writing a Fan Fiction or story. This was purely for enjoyment as an avid fan of Mahouka Koukou. I hope you enjoy and look forward to your feedback. I shall leave myself at the care of you readers. Note the chapter has been re-written after noticing some discrepancies in my previous writing. I hope everyone finds this more acceptable.

Disclaimer: I do not own the original script of Mahouka Koukou no Reittousei. In all due just deserves it is the literal & intellectual property of writer Satou Tsutomu. Proceeding story is written amateur fiction for the purpose of enjoying personal creativity. Feedback's & critiques are most welcome. The story content is rated M16 mature and may at instances rate to MA18 adult mature. Generally M16, so please do enjoy. Also please send in you feedback to expand and adjust following chapters and storyline. I am open to adding new characters – have several already planned for later in the plot lines.

PRELUDE

[Day 00: Summer 2091]

Outside Tokyo - Kanto Region, Japan

Hidden amongst hills and valleys is a village removed from records and history. It is reminiscent of a ghost town from horror fictions, including an ominous and conspicuous compound at its outskirts on the hill overlooking the village. One reminiscent of samurai houses of ages past, its layout is a one story manor but combines western architecture in an expansive scale. This is the main household of the most elusive and feared lineage in Japan and the world, the Yotsuba Clan.

In an inner pond garden, a boy sits near a picnic bench in the garden. The boy looks no more than 5 or 6 years old, sitting by himself. It is nearly sunset and at first glance he seems to be playing with somethings on the table. One could be fooled by the very inquisitive childlike expression that he has on his face, seemingly entranced with what is in front of him. However taking a step back, one notices many motionless bodies that lay around him. All but the pond and 2 meters around him, the garden area is littered with bodies. The garden is roughly as big as an average archery range. No smell or sight of blood or smell of the death noticeable. Any regular person would be taken aback by this unnatural scene, however the boy is seen complete unperturbed and engrossed with what is in front of him. Engrossed in what seemingly are various types of CADs (Casting Assisting Devices), used by modern magicians to cast spells on an everyday basis.

At then a person appears from manor. An old butler, who appears around 70 years old call out to the boy "The mistress beckons for your presence. Please follow me" and with that he gestures to people waiting behind him to clear the garden of the bodies. The boy, silently turns and nods in confirmations as he stands and walks towards the butler. His expression, completely bland from what was moments ago. The butler then escorts the boy inside.

They arrive in front of a grand double door. A scene of demon Onies and a depiction of Life and Death are carved on the doorway. The butler then motions the boy to head inside. "The mistress awaits you inside the audience room. I will wait here". The boy acknowledges and enters the room.

Upon entering the room, one would be overwhelmed by exuding pressure, evident power, darkness and oppression. The room is void of warmth with only one chair, a throne setup at the end in front of a grand arched window being the only furniture present. A moon is visible through the windows and its illumination providing any form of light to the room. Sitting on the throne is an unequivocally beautiful woman, dressed in a crimson flowing western gown. The person that called for the boy, the head of the manor and of the most feared clan in all of Japan, Maya Yotsuba sat on the throne. She gazes upon the boy analytical and with a smile of decorum speaks, "My my, it has been a while since we last met to talk. How have you been my dear? What have you been up to?"

The boy stares back at the woman seated before him with deadpan expression and replies, "Nothing much. I have been very bored until I came across these devices again. I have not been allowed to use or handle them before, or rather they have been either confiscated or kept at a distance from me that I had become inquisitive to learn and fiddle with them. There has been nothing more than that".

Maya adopts a criticizing gaze as she leans back and draws her hand fan close to hide her mouth as she continues, "Those devices should not be of interest to you. More importantly, how about the lead up to you encountering these devices. I heard you were rushed on by at least 30 people". Maya intensifies her gaze on the boy.

"Is that so? I felt that it was not important and not worth mentioning." The boy said shrugging his shoulders. One would normally think twice about keeping such as attitude with a clansmen of the evil and dark shadow of Japan, much less the head of the household.

Maya relents, a sigh escaping her. "How come you did not kill them? They did rush you and surely to kills you. But you only in-capitated them, moreover whatever you had done it was untraceable."

The boy, "There posed no danger. I was bored with their presence. I am more bored on the thought of killing unnecessarily as well."

Maya, "Unnecessary? What more reason is needed to kill than having one come after you?"

The boy, "Ones that cannot touch me nor has the executable intent or capability is no danger. No danger, no retaliation of final measure. I am myself, my own understanding, my own standards. I am not a Yotsuba. You are the one who demonstrated that to me."

Another sigh escape Maya as she adopts an expression and posture of being tired and amazed, "However, I have told you many times, you are to become a Yotsuba. Your existence and capabilities, intrigue me. Will you not willingly, obediently concede? If you do, there will not be a need to keep you confined and secluded. Why not consider this benefit."

The boy, "… Must I concede to boredom? I am not the one who lost the game of conviction."

Maya, "I see… Stubborn and headstrong are not cute as at all". Fixing her seated posture, Maya adopts the feel of person of overwhelming power and authority. Gazing directly into the boy's eyes she declares, "It is my conviction that will inevitably be victorious. You will learn that the Yotsuba will achieve results no matter the method." At this several people in black line-up along the sides of room. The boy taking caution to this, prepares to intercept. At that very moment of thought, he is overwhelmed by an intolerable noise and collapsing to his knees. He scans the lined up people and notice them wearing an accessory on one hand per person. These seems to be the origin of the pressure. Without being able to comprehend further he loses out and collapses unconscious.

Watching the scene playout, Maya unamused speaks in an irritated manner, "I will leave him to you. I anticipate your success and results. If your theory is right, and proven from research you will conduct on the boy, we will achieve one of the epitome desires of our clan. But do keep in mind that I am fond of the child."

"I understand. Leave it to me. This is ur final resort for this child. I will achieve both goals set out. … However, I must say that this is completely unexpected. You fondness for the boy is astounding." A woman walks out from a darkened corner for the room, chuckling as she said so. Both their gazes met briefly as the later gave a slight bow and left with the boy and people from before.

Several hours later, the boy regain consciousness. He finds himself strapped to a surgical table. Confused and still drowsy from the incident earlier he looks around to examine his surroundings. He notes the unfamiliar surrounding as a dark surgical room with only the surgical lights above of him as illuminant, noting that it may possibly be a basement chamber of fourth research institute in the village. He then notices several people suddenly walking into the room. Among them he faintly notices a gaze much like Maya Yotsuba. The woman walks behind him and whispers to his ears. "Don't be too wary with me. We are doing something very beneficial. We will see two of our clan's objectives realized with you on that table tonight. And whatever the result, starting tomorrow you will no longer be secluded away inside the mansion. Please be at best behavior and cooperate." she stated. Unable to respond back or retaliate, the night proceeded past his conscience.

[Summer 2092: The Beginning]

Okinawa Island, Japan

This was supposed to be the awaited family vacation of one Shiba family. The family on the trip consisted of Miya Shiba, the mother; Tatsuya Shiba, the elder brother; Miyuki Shiba, the younger sister and Honami the family caretaker. They had planned to reintroduce and create a bond between estranged brother and sister, no, the true relation as guardian and primary. Yes, the Shiba's are part of the Yotsuba clan which practices family hegemony, servitude, defined roles and branch families. However, things took a less desirable turn when they encountered an unidentified submarine on an outing at sea. This then escalated to what was now an invasion of Japan from the GAA (Great Asian Alliance). The family took refuge at an evacuation bunker inside the base of the Okinawa Airborne division. Things went bad to worse as then, a munity of some forces on base had come to light.

Naha City Outskirts – Okinawa Island Capital

"What the hell is going on here? How was this allowed to happen?" A preteen looking kid tsukkomis for the umpteenth time.

"Ichi, calm down and focus to what you're doing now. We can talk later. Nao, 03 from the alley on the left." Another preteen replies whilst targeting phonon masers at a distant assault carrier.

"Got it Shuji. It seems there was a mutiny planed among the left blood here to coincide with the GAA invasion." A third named Nao responds and dashes at them with sonic blade.

"Talk about biting the feeding hand. Let round up the ungrateful bastards and finish off the remaining GAA troops in the vicinity." Ichi shouts out, suppressing a squad of rebel soldiers.

"Everyone, advance, crush the remnants and show that Japan is not to be trifled. Fight descendants of Samurai." Nao calls out motivating household members and volunteers in and around his melee.

"Good. The JSDF is picking up the pieces. They have pushed back on most theaters and the enemy is routing." Shuji continues on the shared intercom line with Nao & Ichi.

"Good. Everyone we will secure Naha and assist any JSDF counter." Ichi & Nao in unison.

Suddenly a psion surge nocks everyone, friend and foe alike off balance. The 03 pre-teens stare at each other bewildered. They note that the epicenter was off in the opposite side of the island. Still they continued cautiously in the goals they had declared moments before.

Elsewhere on Okinawa, other master clansmen and members of the 100 households also felt the surge. Members of Itsuwa & Saegusa fighting in Nago as well as Kuroba in Itoman and Kudo in Motobu all felt that surge. Little did anyone realize, a countdown had been set in motion that would one day flip all logic on its head had been initiated.

Deployment Command of Okinawa Airborne Division - Kadena Air Base, Okinawa Island

Inside the evacuation defense bunker, Tatsuya stands in the middle. A surge of light surrounds and swarms him. The air and the very environment around him vibrating. He had just come across his family left murdered and restored them with his regrowth magic, he had during the cast seen and felt the violent experience they had gone through. This had triggered the surge wave from a moment ago. Tatsuya enraged, had the posture of an intimidating samurai, eyes closed, bloodlust powerful enough to suppress everyone in the entire base oozing out of him. Pin drop silence engulfs the senses. At then he starts to speak.

"I... This feeling. I am irked… This is intolerable. Unforgiveable. Touching what is mine. Destroying my peace… I am irked. Very irked… Haha-ue (mother), Honami-san, Miyuki, please follow their instructions to a safer place." He turns around and faces Kazama Harunobu, Major and Okinawa Airborne Commander. "Please have them evacuate to a much safer place. I will be going out to quench myself."

At then Miya Shiba interjects loudly. "You will stop now. Where will you go without my consent? What do you hope to achieve? … I absolutely forbid you from going." Plastering an emotionless yet intimidating gaze towards Tatsuya.

Tatsuya half-turns to meet Miya's gaze. "You were shot on. Miyuki was harmed. Honami was slaughtered. All of you were killed, touched without my consent. You were dying when I came. I saw what happened. Inexplicable was the anguish of my family. An example must be made. I must quench to calm myself." His voice simmering with anger and wrath exuding self-control at its brim. "Please allow me to do this. I must do this for myself." Tatsuya levels his gaze with Miya, emotions seeming out from his expressionless face. Pride, hurt, steadfast and piercing was his gaze.

A sigh escapes Miya as she breaks the standoff. "Very well. However be prudent and within limits. Return back after."

Tatsuya give a slight bow to acknowledge and appreciate and walks off with Kazama. During the entire exchange Miyuki volleyed gazes between her brother and her mother in what was an irregular and incomprehensible exchange.

As they were escorted one could have missed the small smirk on Miya's face as she made her way following the escorting soldier to the command bunker, with Miyuki and Honami in tow.

Chinen Promontory Park – Outside Nanjo City

Within 3 hours, Tatsuya and a group led by Kazama encountered and engaged many GAA and rebel detachments along the East-Southeastern Beaches to Southern stretches of Okinawa Island. Right now, Tatsuya and Kazama's group stationed themselves at a park, outside Nanjo City. Kazama lead command to the reorganized troops they had gathered along the way. Pockets of JSDF and volunteer forces that were engaging the enemy and clearing out the theater of enemy forces during the push from Kadena Base southwards.

Tatsuya, Kazama & Sanada made a stop at the cliff face nearby overlooking the Chinen cape area. The other squads were making another round of surveying the area for enemy remnants when, a radio message was received. The massage detailed a GAA fleet of ships arriving to their current location, entering Japanese territorial waters and an impending possible naval bombardment of their current location.

Kazama orders all groups to pullback to avoid the bombardment and regroup at Itoman. However Tatsuya refuses declaring to Kazama that he can eliminate the threat before they become a problem. Kazama doubted the words, however Tatsuya gaze endeared him to try. Tatsuya takes the special sniper rifle he was shown previously from Sanada and prepared to target the fleet appearing on the horizon. He silently casts a barrier magic as he notices the first bombardment wave. Impeded by the barrier the attack fails to connect. Kazama and Sanada view the scene cautiously as they did not notice a deployment of any magic. Tatsuya then fires a single rifle shot to the front center of the fleet. Immediately he discards the rifle and prepares to cast magic, aiming at the bullet he just fired. In the next instance a flash explodes in the feet. A blinding light, rippling waves and thundering vibrations ensue. The fleet vanishes as the explosion of light faster than comprehension and sound engulfs the fleet and the immediate vicinity knocking down the barrier and everyone within several kilometers off their bearings. Looking at the scene, a smile of satisfaction flashes across Tatsuya's face as he is overcame and faded by the light.

Flashback Ends.

This has been re-written. I notice many unintended errors in my first post and decided to amend.

This maybe short however please do enjoy and anticipate the start of the story very soon.