Daichi: If anyone has hippo.. hippo... the fear of long words, do not read this. You have been warned.

Verity: We only really own Satoko and Yuki.

12121212

She stared in the mirror. A girl of twelve stared back. Long black hair, red-brown eyes, she wore a green bandana and scarf. Brushing aside her bangs, she sighed and picked up the bag beside her.

The train station was crowded. Checking her ticket once more, she made her way to the platform. Her planned destination? Iwatodai Station.

I would think they could drop me off closer to my intended location," she mused, looking at the clock. "I'll be late at this rate."

"Salutations! Are you in need of my guidance?" She turned in surprise to the redhead beside her.

"Don't worry, I know where I'm going. Do you always speak like that?"

"Absolutely! Why would I use monosyllables, when polysyllabic words are more entertaining?" She grinned. "I'm Minako Arisato, loquacious transfer student to Gekkoukan High School this year." This was a surprise.

"Really? I'm..." She glanced at her bag, "Satoko Taraki. I'm transferring to Gekkoukan Middle."

"Wow! What an amazing coincidence. I suppose that means I'm going to be your senpai. Hey, since we'll be disembarking at the same location, let's sit together while we await our next destination." Minako sounded like she'd swallowed the thesaurus. At this point, Satoko wouldn't be surprised.

"Why not?" At least she'd have someone to talk to.

122121

"Public transportation has really fallen a great deal downhill. Delays happen, but not usually on the journey to the Twin Cities!" Minako complained. Satoko just tried her hardest to appear interested as their train finally pulled into the station.

She pulled out a piece of paper. "Okay, so my dorm is... actually on the other side of town, but it's not worth paying for the ride to the next station."

Minako stopped her. "Satoko-chan, will you be unharmed if you transit alone from here?"

"Don't worry, senpai, I'll be fine," she replied.

"Take care of yourself."

Upon leaving the station, and Minako, behind, Satoko realized that at some point, the world around her had changed. The sky was green, there were puddles of blood, and she'd never seen such a big moon. Besides that, the street was deserted, with simple coffins sitting around. So this was part of the great undertaking that bird had mentioned. At least, she hoped so. Otherwise, things would have gone horribly wrong.

In an effort to move quickly, her shape blurred, before reforming into something else. Her eyes were the same, but her body was covered in blue and black fur. Her scarf was still there, but it was the only clothing on her person. Spikes protruded from the back of her hands. Grinning, she started to run, much faster than before.

Moving as quickly as she possibly could, she tripped over a blob of sludge. Snarling, it began to move towards her, only to be met with a punch to the face. That punch had the power to fell a minor god. The blob stood no chance.

As she moved away from the remains of the creature, a man stood just out of sight, speaking into a cell phone.

"Mitsuru? This is Akihiko. You won't believe what I've got to tell you."

122112

Upon arriving at her dorm, Satoko shifted back to human, just as the world settled back to normal. Upon knocking on the door, a young woman with purple hair and eyes answered.

"You must be Satoko. I'm Yuki Erufi, overseer of Gekkoukan Middle's kendo club and this dorm. Your classmates are asleep at the moment, I suggest you join them."

"Right. Say, what was with the green sky and stuff?"

"I have no clue what you're talking about. Your room is upstairs, far down on the right."

When she reached the new room, she had little time to admire it. She was tired, and she still had to answer a call.

Pulling out the device, she sighed. "Look, Esp, I know what you're going to say, but the easy way is so boring! I want to fight. That is my Type, after all."

"I know, but did you have to do something that would take you away for several years?"

"Hey, I left you in charge for a reason. Cheer up. You are the smartest one of us. Besides, this might get the others to give you the respect you deserve. I still remember when you managed to knock out Dad by acting cute. Might not be punching out a minor god, but you're getting there."

"I know, just... be careful. You may be a fighter, but there is steel there as well. Use it to remain steadfast."

"Steadfast? I just keep my inner focus."

"...Good luck, Satoko." And with that, the girl who changed shape collapsed on the bed.

211212

'I am thou. Thou art I. I art Anubis, god of the dead.' The female jackal did not seem impressed.

"This is the help I was promised? I punch gods in the face all the time!"

'Silence, mortal. I have been told to lend you my power. You need but one word.'

122112

In her sleep, Satoko smiled and whispered.

"Per... so... na."

2121212112

Daichi: Now, I think that this can tell you just how things are going to go. And yes, Satoko punching Shadows in the face will be a thing. And humans, for that matter. Makes you wonder how she'll stay in school.