"What purpose can one life have to sway another? What choices can we make that can change the fate of ourselves, or what we view at ourselves as an identity?"

"Would you be truly happy, accepting your own identity- your own kinks, your own faults imposed by ourselves and others? Can we truly find our way in life?"

"Humanity might be foolish, but who's to say that ALL life in our universe has their sets of mistakes that can be repeated over and over again until we get a result that allows the cycle to move on?"

A small humanoid shaped create with a slightly larger head is seen with vibrant red eyes is seen. It sounded like an older man with a bit of small rasp to it. "In these times, some mortals have forgotten the ways of the past. Such as our race, the Keronians, who were in a demand for years for control of the universe, to give us a feeling of peace. But to some, there's no such thing as Peace..." The man soon had his eyes glow to it as he admits, "There's never such a thing as Peace- only the calm before another storm hits when reality breaks through. But for this story... It'll take many storms for people to weather before they say can be sure to say that they are experienced in the way of their reality. After all...disaster always yield results in development. To accept what you are outside, inside, and even the primal instincts of the beast. And who knows? Maybe we'll get another chance to make things right once more."

A Tale of Second Chances that span across Time, and the hopes that may bring through Emotion

A Keroro Gunsou Crossover Fanfic:
Tales of the Dragons: Zero Point

Prologue: Transfer Students

Make new friends,
but keep the old.
One is silver,
the other is gold.

A circle is round,
it has no end.
That's how long,
I will be your friend.

-A Song from childhood that some people would hear about…probably.

But not all friendships finish so well,
when it comes to a close it has but one end.
A Teardrop is shed when an end might come,
but Determination will make endings bend.

Gamma Planetary System: Time (1312 hours or 1:12 PM) Date: October 24th, 2008

A large green milky way galaxy shaped like a star is seen in the system as another man's voice- an elder sounding similar to Iroh from Avatar if you want a mental comparison- commented the following...

"The Gamma Planetary System. To the outsider, it looks like a giant star, but its home too many planets- Maron, Axolotl, even Angol- there's plenty of planets to be seen. But let's focus on the one we're looking for." He soon sets the view into the system before panning around before noticing a blue planet with green stars. "Oops! That's Maron. Guess my Galactic Positioning System needs tweaking. Excuse me…" The view soon shifts towards a green planet with yellow stars"Ah here it is; Planet Keron. Let's see here…"

Keron: Populated Area (assumed Capital of the Planet or region)

"Ah, here we go! This is where we came from; the Capital of Keron…or at least what we assumed as such. Our kind, known as the Keronians, resides in the planet. We resemble frogs you see but more humanoid in appearance- anthropomorphic beings really with human qualities. You can even find some with hair. But, it's always been a debate whether or not we do have some. We CAN have beards or mustaches, but we're not allowed to have hair? It's always the problem of the interpreter. Anyways, let's see here…there should be a jungle locale somewhere." The same elder let out before there was a form of jungle locale seen over at the southern region. "Ah hah! There it is; The South-Western Jungles- better known to some as the Jungles of Origin. Let's investigate here."

Jungles of Origin: Jungle Path

Two figures soon walked out onto the middle of a path before one of them stopped. "This is the place. I can feel it." One of the figures admitted- sounding like a young man.

"Are you sure?" The other one replied, sounding like a young girl. "It seems like any other jungle around here."

"Yeah, but I'm sure of the place this time." The male commented. The figure looked to be mainly black in color with a white belly, face and a round tadpole-like tail as the male explained. The belly looked to have three red marks on the belly underneath a black star with closed wings. When the arms were seen, it looked to have red wristbands. The face itself, most of the face (at least above the nose area and up to between the eyes) is seen as white with a bright round blue eyes. While most of the face looked to have some sort of red paint on it, the red hat looked to be on his head with flaps positioned like a dog with dangling ears and a smaller symbol on his forehead is seen as the male commented, "I know we took a few wrong turns but I'm sure of it this time. We're on our way to our old home."

"You sound so confident about it the last time too!" The other tadpole replied. The figure looked shorter than the black one with mostly ivory skin. The person had an identical shape hat and even symbol- the only difference is that the symbol is white in color with the hat blue. She had no red markings or wristbands on her but has yellow-brown irises for eye color. She looked a bit huffy as she admits, "And the last time before that one. Are you sure we're not lost?"

"Sure I'm sure- just got turned around, that's all." The black and red Keronian answered. "That reminds me, sis. Do you know how to fight?"

"That's a silly question- of course I do! We didn't all last year training just to get into that school? All the studying we did all the tutoring we received, and everything in between?" The Ivory tadpole answered. "...You're going to teach me again as a refresher, aren't you?"

"Well sure." The black and red Keronian admitted. "What we're looking for is hiding in the jungle somewhere. We gotta brush up on the basics a bit. Thankfully I wrote it down in that special class."

"We so did not go to a special class!" The female let out with an angry look. "You just got it from that old Major guy! He taught us how to use energy into combat with mom and dad giving us a refresher!"

"Okay, okay, maybe I embellished the truth a bit." The taller tadpole said while rubbing his head. "It would be a cool story to tell though."

"Well admitting to it, we do need a refresher often." The female admitted. "But where could we find some dummies to practice on?"

"Well at least there are some slime enemies we can practice on around here." The male replied. "Come on- let's get some practice in, Omimi."

"Um, okay Omnini." 'Omimi' replied.

~

After a while of explaining and some practice fights with slimes unfortunate enough to get in the way... The two siblings continued on their way as Omnini admits, "I think we got the basics down for sure."

"Well let's keep going on ahead then!" Omimi let out while bouncing in one spot a bit. "I wanna see our old house! Dad said he hid something there for you!"

"Heheh- okay, okay." Omnini replied.

The two continued on their own before something in the bushes was seen... looking at feline-like eyes before narrowing them.

Deeper into the jungle, Omnini soon admits, "So you wanted to know why we're here?"

"Besides for it being one of life's greatest mysteries?" Omimi let out with the older brother giving a bored look at that statement. "Heheh- kidding. Anyways, you told me a few times- we came to this jungle to look for the one who attacked our parents, right?"

"Yep- the being that lived in this jungle attacked our parents when we were very young." Omnini admitted. "It was the creature who got mom and dad on their super training- so that they could never lose like that ever again and gave us a scare. Then Grandpa Suhaha- the Major- saddled us with this mission. It was something about 'Locate the presence of the beast you've seen before- as long as you acquire a sample see if you can either knock it out, or kill it."

"K-Kill it?" Omimi parroted meekly. "Why?"

"We can't let get it away after what it did to our parents." The male's eyes were off 'screen' as he looked a bit angry (and his tone a bit dark). "It was the reason why we were separated from them; and why they were training so hard- that night, a lot of things…changed."

"O-onii-san (Brother)...you...please don't." Omimi admitted, recognizing the tone of his voice. "Basasa-obaachan (Granny Basasa) told us to-"

"Do you always have to use the Japanese honorifics?" Omnini admitted with a stern look to his sister. "You can speak in a normal language- why do you need to speak like a Japanese person?"

"Sorry to be blunt but it's because Grandfather Nagaga often uses this stuff whenever he speaks with people in a polite manner." The ivory tadpole replied. "It's to sound nice."

"But you sound like a total we-" Omnini soon felt something as he looked around. "...Something's here."

"Really? I don't sense anything." Omimi let out. "But seriously, do we have to kill it?" The Ivory tadpole continued her line as Omnini looked around. "Granny always said that forgiveness is the main way to heal from emotional damage. We can hate all we like but we can't kill it!"

"Are you serious? After what that thing to our parents? You're joking!" Omnini let out frustrated at her sister. "I saw what I saw! There can't be a reason for an animal like that to kill our parents! That's just...!" Omnini immediately paled upon noticing something while looking at Omimi as he looked nervous.

"But brother, I think we should..." Omimi soon noticed her brother's expression before turning around and noticing something in front of her. "Wh...What is THAT?!" She whimpered.

"Th-that's...!" Omnini looked to be at a loss of words before noticing a being lifting his arm up to attempt to swing downward on them. The next thing out of Omnini's mouth was this;

"Omimi, watch out!"

"WHOA!"

Two beings Keronians immediately hoped away as a loud roar from a tiger was heard as –Last Hunter- begins to play as several blades of grass and dirt were kicked up. Emerging from the shadows, the being that tried to attack them was a blue tiger was seen trying to attack Omnini and Omimi with its claws- however, the tiger looked to resemble a Keronian- but the hat looked to be damaged with several cuts including a couple of holes seen on the top of the head to allow the ears to be seen. The being looked to resembled a keronian but with blue fur and black stripes and even a feline's tail seen moving from side to side. The hands looked to resemble paws before it used it to try to attack Omimi, damaging her hat by tearing off the flap with a claw. "HEY!" The older brother went out.

"Aw man, it trashed my hat!" Omimi let out, looking at the torn hat before recovering the flap and giving a startled yelp from the being that attacked them about to lunge at her. "EEEP! I'm backing off, I am SO backing off!"

"Wh...What is this?" Omnini blinked before noticing the being's appearance. "It likes like a Tiger, but...it's a Keronian!"

"Is it really the same thing that attacked mom and dad? The same...person you saw?" Omimi admitted as she retreated to her brother's side.

"It has to be...!" Omnini let out with wide eyes. He looked surprised... In the image in his mind, he looked shorter as a being in the shadows was seen as he admits, "I just...I didn't know it was a person...!"

"Well, now I'm definitely sure that we can't kill the person!" Omimi let out in comment. "Tiger person or not, it's still people!"

"But something seems strange about that person!" Omnini let out. The tiger-Keronian soon roared again before the two gave startled looks as they soon dodged a biting attack. "WHOA, that thing's using more animal than people instincts!" Omnini commented.

He soon noticed something before was about to be bitten before he soon used an aura like ability to create a sphere of black unknown energy before letting the hybrid bite it. Omnini gave a determined look before he tightened his grip to make the sphere small before making it explode from inside of the mouth of the beast, causing it to howl in pain as it looked to be injured with its jaw misaligned.

"You made your energy explode?" Omimi blinked. "I didn't know you can do that! You gotta teach me sometime!"

"Later, but right now priorities- Don't let it claw or bite you!" The older brother called out before the two jumped back before the two soon jumped back before the tiger Keronian soon looked to be pain before it soon used its hands and pushed the jaw back into position. It gave a growl before lunging before showing a pair of yellow eyes before it tried to attack Omnini. He soon continued the barrage of energy spheres, but unlike the last time the monster was using impressive reflexes to dodge, duck and roll out of the way. The male tadpole looked frustrated before he used one of the spheres to make the hybrid dodge it before using it to throw it again. The male looked smirked, but then noticed the being knocked the sphere away. "Dang it! Flinging these things just won't work!"

"Well, let me try punching it then!" The youngest commented before rushing towards the blue being. Omimi took advantage of her size to dodge a swipe before delivering a punch to the chest region, which showed to have a pair of white feathers as a symbol on the stomach. Omimi soon grabbed the tail which caused the monster to yelp before Omimi used a punch at it to cause to fall limp. "Got it!"

"Okay…! Let's try a boomerang style orb." Omnini nodded before he soon spun the sphere he created from himself before lobbing it, bashing the monster before bounces off it to return back to the sender to be reabsorbed. "Did we get it for sure?"

"Uh…" Omimi tried to say before the being shook its head before rising up and giving a stance at the two, albeit slightly tired. "Nope!"

"Damn; how are we supposed to beat it then…?" The black and red tadpole let out.

"Hey, watch the language, Onii-san!" The white tadpole let out before noticing the tiger looked to be in pain, trying to cover its ears before it looked to be resisting. "Hey…what's wrong with it?"

"Its' ears…maybe there's something controlling it at a higher frequency." The older sibling let out before noticing it. "Wait- higher frequency… Certain animals can only hear commands while at higher pitches that's white noise to the rest of us! And if it's trying to resist it… Does that mean that it doesn't want to attack us?!"

Omimi soon looked around before to say, "But what would it do to make it control it?" ...Then it donned on her; "Maybe it's some sort of sound control! It's covering its ears, right?"

"Grrr…!" The being let out, trying to struggle before it looked to be trying to say something- mixed with a woman's voice; "Grr…Grrru…Gruun…"

"Grun?" Both of them went, parroting. "Run?"

"Gr…Run…!" The being said before it soon let out a loud roar before attempt to attack the two with Omimi narrowing dodging again, but with the other flap torn off.

('It… she talked?!') Omnini let out mentally before noticing Omimi looked really startled.

"What's going on?!" Omimi let out as the two ran. "A talking keronian tiger telling us to run away? Why?!"

"You were right!" The male let out disturbed. "It was being controlled! I'm thinking that the poor thing was used by someone to kill us intentionally!" The older tadpole let out as the two ducked a branch. "You know, under someone else's control! That means this woman was used to try and kill mom and dad against her will! It wasn't her fault!"

"HAH!" the youngest replied before dodging a claw swipe. "I thought you said that thing attacked mom and dad on purpose! I guess both Grandmas are going to be mad that you didn't expand on those possibilities!"

"Yeah, yeah- but I didn't actually think it was because she was being forced under someone's orders!" Omnini let out. "You saw how she was trying to cover her ears and tried to warn us? That thing's on our side!"

"So she was ordered to attack mom and dad, and now she was taking care of us?!" The female responded.

"Of course; and if she's trying to warn us…" The male soon had an idea. "We need to erase its memory! We need to induce memory loss on it; it will forget the sound it learned that controls it!"

"No it won't! Memory doesn't work like that!" Omimi replied.

"Well what do you suggest?" The black and red Keronian let out in a huff.

"…Uh, I guess we're going to do the same thing we often get done unintentionally!" Omimi answered in mid-run.

"Exactly- go aim for the head!" The black and red tadpole barked out.

"Okay!" The younger tadpole answered with a nod.

The two soon continued running before Omnini soon synthesize orbs before tossing on up and making part of the branch fall off via detonating the orb, making the tiger-Keronian woman get hit to slow it down before it soon recovered- with the two further ahead.

~

Omnini and Omimi were soon at a clearing near a large tree before they took a stance. The older brother soon suggested, "Okay, we need to time our attacks accordingly."

"Why?" The youngest asked in response.

"Because then we can combine our attacks into a power combination." The older brother answered. "Let's try 'Volleying Backlash!'"

"Um Volleying Backlash? How do we do that?" Omimi asked.

"Errrg…look, all we have to do is use two attacks that could work together." Omnini let out. The female gave a bit of a '…' above her head. "…Do you know how to use Palm Strike?"

The youngest nodded before asking "Sure, why do you ask?"

"Don't worry- all we have to use is the attacks- simple as that." The male commented.

"Do you think we can deal damage then?" Omimi asked.

"I know we will, but we'll have to attack with the rights attacks together to get the best result." The male nodded.

"Um, alright then." The female nodded. "But...I don't know how to do the timing!"

"Oh for god's sakes..." Omnini muttered. "Grandpa Nagaga and Grandma Basasa were the ones who taught us how to synch up techniques. They say just be connecting our energy, we can essentially 'Link up' or something. But Grandpa also mentioned that we can team up with some techniques. Just imagine your energy meeting up with mine."

"Oh, I can do that!" Omimi let out before a white aura-like substance formed from her before it soon synched with Omnini's black aura-like substance as well before it looked to be synched into a green light line. "WHOA, why do I feel all tingly!"

"So this is Linking..." The Older brother muttered. "It links together our thoughts, powers and attacks…"

Initiating Boring guide to terms of what materials are being used based on inspirations!

To those who don't care much about the term or where the ability of the game came from, (Tales of Xillia 1 and 2) Linking allows party members to link up to allies using energy (internal, synthetic or otherwise a specialized catalyst/device) to join forces and attack opponents in unison- usually as a pincer attack or otherwise. It is also the only way to use more powerful attacks such as Volleying Backlash. During this adventure, Link Artes are utilized in the same manner as you expect from Tales of Xillia; to create powerful attacks. While certain characters can trigger some of the Linked Artes on their own, certain attacks or spells can be used in conjunction to create fierce spells or devastating strikes. Using different artes can result in different attacks and special commands. Try to find what artes work with which one; however, it won't always work if there's no affinity or bonds with each other… (Note: Some of the attacks you see are Link Artes or Commands you see the Tales or Kingdom Hearts games)

"Okay, let's start off with something easy." Omnini let out before noticing the tiger was about to lunge at Omimi who wasn't paying attention before he soon yelled out, "No you DON'T!"

The male soon used Orb Toss- summon a black energy orb before striking the being with Omimi noticing an idea bulb. "I got the idea! Go for it!"

Omnini nodded soon created a large orb of energy before he struck it with a kick, hitting the tiger with its size before Omimi soon used the palm to propel it back into the sky forward with both siblings calling out, "Volleying Backlash!" As the two called it out, Omnini soon smacked the orb into the enemy with Omimi catching the orb to absorb it. The orb soon collided with the tiger; the collision pushed it back before it recovering. "Hey, it worked!" Omimi let out with a chipper smile.

"Yeah, but it's getting back up!" Omnini let out before the two dodged another attack.

"Um, can we use another one of those double attacks?" Omimi asked.

"Er…We can only use it one at a time, and even then at certain times." Omnini commented. "Unless we got something that can help boost."

"Um…something like this?" The youngest suggest before showing a blue item packet- it looked to be a special blue hexagon with a sword in the center of it. "Granny Basasa gave me this thing."

"A Link Treat? Use it!" The older brother called out as the younger sibling tossed it into the air for the blue light before something went off. "Alright, let's try another one!"

The younger of the two soon used Cerberus Strike while the older one used Orb Toss. "I got an idea!" Omimi let out as she seemed to get it before her brother soon shot three orbs at Omimi who punched them in succession. "Cerberus Barrage!"

The three orbs soon collided with the monster before it pushed the monster towards the tree to stun it as the theme ended. As it did it hits the tree as a Red Aura dispersed it. Omnini blinked. ("…What the? A Protective Aura?Why is it Red?")

Omnini and Omimi soon looked up and noticed a tree branch. Omnini threw an orb at his sister, who punched at it at tree before the monster was about to recover. However, the impact from the energy caused the branch to loosen and soon collapsed before the monster soon got hit by it at the helm, forcing it to collapse from the blow. Omnini carefully approached it before pressing on the head before feeling around for a pulse. "…There's a pulse. It's still alive."

"But…what do we do?" Omimi asked. "Are we still gonna kill her?"

"Not a chance- I can't go after someone if they were being controlled in the first place..." Omnini admitted with a down look. "…Now I feel like an idiot to think that she was attacked us and our folks on purpose. Poor lady... she must really be messed up bad if she got made into that."

"Made?" Omimi blinked. "You mean...she's a spliced Keronian?" She looked concerned as she added, "But I thought you're not allowed to splice creatures with citizens from anywhere! It's one of the major rules for scientists in the Keron army, I think! If we tell people if she's still alive, she's going to get captured and kept in a lab- or worse!"

"I know, I know...!" Omnini let out thinking with his fist on his forehead to try to think. "Hmmm..." He got an idea before to say, "Wait. We could do something after all to protect her."

"We can?!" The ivory tadpole let out, looking happy. "That's great! What's your idea, brother?"

"We're going to get into big trouble about this if the people finds out about what we did..." The male commented before giving a more serious look. "We'll bring the sample in and they can assume that it's either or alive."

"So… not tell them everything? Wouldn't that be a breach of trust in the army?" Omimi asked.

"Better for us to not tell everything anyways since we wouldn't be lying. However, the report asked for a sign of a specimen from within the jungle. There was a hybrid in the jungle- it doesn't ask if it's alive or dead. Plus we'll be protecting it." The black and red tadpole admitted as he soon cut a small sample of fur off from it with a pair of scissors and put it into a baggie.

"But wouldn't the army be angry that we're hiding stuff?" The female tadpole admitted while looking troubled. "We're going against the protocol, but we'd be fulfilling what Mr. Nagaga drilled into our heads- honesty is the best policy. If we lie, then we'll end up being delinquents, or worse- traitors!"

"Ugh... maybe we can get our heads smacked again if possible." Omnini admitted. "We tend to forget things whenever we get our heads smacked around."

"But we stopped having memory loss after we got transferred to our new unit." Omimi answered. "Besides…I'd rather not lie then to hurt my head again. But…what if we don't tell them the whole truth? They already know it's in the jungle. What's the point of lying if it's alive or dead?" Omimi rubbed her head as she added. "Lying's easy after all. We usually, but it's always better take the hard truth. After all-"

"…Ugh… Dang it! When you have to be honest it's always difficult to lie…!" Omnini replied annoyed. "Listen little sis I know you're attached to family but you gotta stop being the little girl that dependent little girl and start being independent?"

"…You're being dependent yourself, aren't you?" Omimi asked him with Omnini confused. "I mean… We did the mission by ourselves, but… we're not considered 'dependable' yet. But what are we going to tell the army or grandpa?"

"…We'll think of something. I mean, it's true that it's alive, but…" He had an idea. "It's dangerous to approach with a two man squad and would most likely flee deep within the jungle by using layouts and acrobatics to take down pursuers!" He looked to Omimi before to say, "What say you? Would that work for a reason?"

"…Umm…okay. That worked because we were the ones who saw it like that." The female nodded.

"At least Shimomo won't be mad at us." Omnini commented as Omimi noticed something about where they were.

She soon noticed something. "…Huh? Wait a minute- is this?"

"You recognize this place?" The male let out before he sees Omimi walking down the path with Omnini following along. "You know, this is where we lived before I ran away with you when mom and dad were attacked and we got relocated."

"It is?! Then we made it! Come on!" The younger sibling let out before she ran down the path with Omnini after her. It wasn't long until they soon came to a home…

The two soon came across a lone house sheltered via trees with some vegetation. It wasn't long until the two emerged from the location before Omimi soon looked around as –Treasured Memories- (form Kingdom Hearts) plays. "So this is our old home?" She asked with her brother nodding. "Were we really born here?"

"Yeah; according to mom, this is our old home." Omnini explained, albeit small sense of sentiment. "…I think we should look inside- you know, to shoo out anything that might have been living here."

The younger sibling nodded as a result as the two soon looked into the home. Inside the room looked to be gathering dust as the black and red tadpole followed her inside. Omimi soon looked around- aside from a collecting dust, she looked around before walking into the kitchen, seeing some pipework and some sort of makeshift heater. Nearby was a doorway with marker ink on it, indicating that it was used as a scale to tell how high a person was. Omnini looked around before he placed near the wall to tell how tall he was compared. "…I really have grown up since I was here last." Omnini muttered.

The height the black and red youth is now shows to be towering over the notches as a (much) smaller version of him is seen with two silhouettes marking the heights with a marker. Another Keronian- a snowy white infant that's presumed to be Omimi- is seen getting a height comparison done as well. Around the hallway, the dust seen upstairs was seen as Omnini looked around. He gave a bit of a sigh before looking around a bit more before finding another bedroom and a crib. Omnini looked at this before finding a small Keronian doll in it, also gathering dust before he sighed at this. He walked back downstairs as Omimi asked, "Everything alright?"

"Everything feels smaller now; like it was such a long time ago…" Omnini let out, down for some reason. "…And I can barely remember them."

"Brother…" The youngest sibling let out, worried. "Do you think we should leave here then?"

"…No- if anything else this is our home. But what I do remember is that our parents told me there's something here we need to attain- something we could give to them so they can make weapons of our own to use for our fights ahead." The male answered as the theme ends. "Mom and dad said that they were so busy that they didn't have the time to get them."

"So where is it?" The younger sister asked.

Omnini soon led Omimi to a new room on the main floor- looking like a form of blacksmith before the two noticed several blades hanging on the wall- both of the blades looked to be part of the blades so short it could be mistaken for daggers, and looking if the brown handles weren't present, can form into a circle. However, one of them, looked to have a single edge with part of the structure looking like the black side of the Yin and Yang symbol (Black with a white dot the sword) while the other (white with a black dot near the bade of the blade) carries as well as Omimi. "This is it. These blades were used by mom and dad; The Yin and Yang Swords."

"Uh, hey, why it isn't called a blade anyways?" Omimi asked.

"Swords are usually the complete product of the weapon- blades are usually the sharp parts of the sword." Omnini commented. "That answers your question?"

"…Ooookay then." Omimi nodded. "I'm not the weapon user."

"You will be- technically mom and dad said that we can pick them up and practice with them, and they said that they can make us weapons; so this is just a delivery service." Omnini explained. "Let's hurry and take them."

"Okay!" Omimi nodded before she hopped up to retrieve the white sword.

Omnini retrieved the black weapon before looking over it. "…It's a little short to be a sword, or even a short sword."

"You mean it's a dagger?" Omimi let out. "Uh, I may not know much about swords, but the guard looks to be a little fancy to be a dagger. Maybe there's a switch we can press to extend the blade." Omimi soon noticed a switch before pressed before it extends to proper sword with the blade showing a more proper sword structure- with the weapon showing to have, at the end of the blade, what it looked like at its base form. "Whoa! Called it like a mile away!"

"I'll say." Omnini nodded before extending the blade himself (again with the weapon showing the blade hidden within the hilt- and now resembling a normal blade. "Dad makes some fantastic blades, plus it must be built for easy storage too."

"…" Omimi soon gave a bored look before to say, "They never have much time for us lately, you know?"

"Well even they got secrets. That much I can say, but for now let's report back to HQ." Omnini commented. "But first…maybe we should ask our grandparents about a new hat- yours looked a little...torn. And I don't think you and I would like to watch through a Military Tribunal*."

"Oh it only concerns lost and snatched hats! It didn't mention about damage!" Omimi let out in defense. "You know better than to freak me out! And stop changing the subject!"

*Note: Keroro 304- Keroro loses his hat to someone named Kana. He gets it back, so don't worry.

"I'm not changing anything." Omnini commented as he walked outside of the room while returning the sword to is original length. "Come on- let's head for home."

"Hey, brother? What is energy anyways?" Omimi asked as the two moved through the jungles. "To us who just…'magic' it out of our bodies I mean. I heard about it but what's your view on it?"

Omnini rubbed his chin and nodded. "…I think it's called mana or aura. I don't know. According to Grandma Basasa, it's our own energy." Omnini started. "But grandma once said to us that we have spirits we serve as a vessel. In exchange we can use their power as familiars to our magic and attacks to fight corruption or gain more power. We don't usually hear them when we start training or something but kids like our little brother can see them. And yes, as imaginary friends. It's all part of this ability called 'Resonance' according to our grandma." Omnini moved his arms to help elaborate it as he admits, "It's like a 6th sense to perceive things that are normally not there. It's like seeing ghosts, spirit familiars and even Magic attacks now as long as we stay around them."

"Really?" Omimi asked with a smile.

"Yeah, that's my view on it- it's a literal 'view' on how to see things that are supernaturally there while normal people couldn't normally perceive it. But we have a field around us ourselves called an aura." The male replied thinking. "It can absorb impact damage, minimize scratches but it can still make us feel pain and even doesn't last forever. And there's somethings that it doesn't protect like…your hat. And even normal people can have it too if they hang out around us long enough."

"Huh… That sounds familiar… like hearing story about teenagers and warriors fighting monsters of evil." The little sister noted.

"It is! Well, err, that part of is…" Omnini shook his head. "I try to understand it but it goes in one ear and eventually out the other. All I get is about 60% of the stuff at least for the basics. And the familiar is important. I mean normally people wouldn't take us seriously unless we REALLY studied hard. I get that a familiar is what can help us hone our battle skills; they have wills and thoughts of their own and even can fight and leave us. And you can tether to some spirits- like…two or three at best and you might not be able to adjust to it. Even then, you can only link to two familiars at a time."

"And why just two?" Omimi questioned.

Omnini cleared his throat to try to sound like the voice from earlier. "The body can only take so much power before it gives out. Having too much power can cripple the body, but only if you do not hone yourself for it." Omnini sounded normal again. "So says the great Major Suhaha. And I don't want to test that theory either- it would difficult enough to manage one familiar when you're uncooperative with it. And I rather not try to piss it off thank you. I rather not be caught with my pants down and unable to fight back."

"Okay, I'll try my best to be friends with my spirit too." Omimi nodded. "…That reminds me! How come we can bounce energy around, even if it was say… on fire or electrified?"

"Easy- Zelda logic." Omnini answered as it shows an imaginary mini diagram of a particular hero of the game using his sword to deflect energy as he talked. "Energy in its basic form even with elemental properties- burning, freezing even electrified can be bounced around. Even if I don't have energy or powers, with only my perception of ghosts and can barely fight monsters, I'd be smart enough to deflect it if I could."

Omimi gave a look. "Now when you say monsters, you're talking to what our parents call Hellions, right?" She questioned.

"That's what I'm saying. Back when we were young we'd get stories about it. Mom used to tell us that they once only existed in one world- The uh... I think it's called 'The Ancient World of the Seraphim.' Something close to that, according to granny Basasa." Omnini explained. "But one day, a powerful, almost god-like being wrote a new 'law' that enabled Hellions to show up everywhere- even in peaceful worlds Hellions can show up and it was like that for hundreds- no, thousands of years. Our world is no different and only those with the resonance can only see the monsters or even the Seraphim."

"But what kind of 'god' would make it like that?" Omimi asked with a concerned look.

"Probably someone who hates the idea of the people and peace… Or maybe someone who wants to make a new norm of balance that everyone has to follow." Omnini figured. "Humans, Keronians, Maronians, Axolotlions… Maybe they hated the idea of it and just want to see us tear each other apart. You know like how people just like to see something burn to the ground?"

"So could it be a war god then?" Omimi asked.

"Well it can't be just a 'god' but we know for it's true… it can't just come into existence from nothing itself." Omnini commented.

"Well it sure doesn't feel like nothing." Omimi agreed. "If the power to have hellions appear has existed for a long time, then does the power we have. You know, what every good person who wants to help people would be able to use! The power to purify the hellions back to normal. The sad part is that some energy users and some who can't make energy but those who can use the power of the elements from the 'outside' like the elemental benders form that one show… I think we call those outside force using power 'elementals…' They- we can become hellions too. It's not just a galaxy wide epidemic- it's effecting everyone and they had no choice but to accept in living of fear of it that it can happen to anyone…"

"It just sucks. If only we can figure out how it got that way…" Omnini figured.

"I would love to figure it out someday, no matter how scary or weird it gets." Omimi nodded. The exit of the jungle was in sight as part of the city looked to be either started to develop or part of the trees as Omimi soon admits, "Hey we're almost home!"

"I guess you can say that this city's been known to be close to nature." Omnini shrugged. "Come on; let's go talk to Granny Basasa. Maybe we can get you a new hat."

"Probably..." Omimi let out before showing the only flap of her wrecked that she could retrieve.

Taking in the neighborhood they arrived to, the two walking by until they soon made it towards a street sign labeled 'Persus Avenue' as the two walked down it... And soon they're arrived at a house just further down the street. It looked to be a fairly large mushroom with some black spots on an orange cap. "...Grandpa's going to give us a lot of crap for getting your hat damaged." Omnini admitted to his sister.

"Don't remind me..." Omimi replied, now a bit nervous. "And don't get me started on mom and dad…"

"Well, time to face the music then." The black and red tadpole admitted with a stern look as he entered.

Basasa and Nagaga's Home: Living Room

"You reckless kids!"

Omnini and Omimi flinched as they stood in attention after their explanation. The elder that approached looked to angry- he had green eyes – but the shine on his eyes looked to be blue. He looked to be angry as the reflection of his eyes shown the two were shaking. "You could've gotten yourselves hurt out there you buffoons! The damaged AND missing flaps on your sister's hat tell me the story! You two need more training!"

"Y-yes, Grandpa Nagaga…" The two let out with slumped postures.

The 'view' pulls back to show a white skinned adult Keronian with a few wrinkles on him- but...he looked a little scaly- especially on his black hat. His symbol is a blue reptilian eye. "If it weren't for your linking skills, you would be dealing with a lot of problems."

"Yeah…" The two replied disappointed before the elder showed the report.

"But from the looks of your report, we can confirm the presence of the Artificial Tiger Faunus within the Forest is being controlled." Nagaga let out.

"Artificial…Tiger Faunus?" Omnini parroted.

Nagaga quickly noticed something before to say, "Forgive me- I was speaking aloud without telling you. That said, you two did well on your mission- although we'll need to strengthen your reflexes a bit more."

The two bowed their heads as Omnini admits, "Thanks sir- although sorry for worrying you."

"It's fine, just don't worry about that." Nagaga let out. "Now you two go take a shower- you smell like you've been sifting through manure."

"…" The two gave sweat drops. "Yes Gramps."

Later, in the bathroom upstairs…

Omimi was the first one out with a green Keronian hat and a blue bathrobe as Omnini gave a bored look as he entered with an orange hat on before to say, "…Man; what a day."

"What's wrong?" Omimi said from inside of the hallway.

"Nah, nothing to worry about- but lately we've been getting occasional missions, right? I mean ever since we've agreed to help Grandpa Suhaha I meant to say." Omnini replied. "I think we're under Grandpa's platoon, but it's like we're assigned under The Major but we are under training and been doing stuff that's easily in our league now."

"Yeah, that is true." Omimi answered with a curious tone. "He's our family too. And he knows granny and grandpa."

"I honestly don't know." Omnini replied. "Mom never talks about him much in a good light- just calling that old devious fart."

"…Hey I thought back in that jungle that person was a spliced one- not a 'Faunus.' But…what's a Faunus?" Omimi asked curiously. "And just so you know… I'm checking!"

"Ugh, I don't know." Omnini replied. "Probably because they're people with animal parts like that lady?"

"…Animal parts?" Omimi tilted her head. "But Grandpa called her 'Artificial.' Maybe she isn't always like that?"

"Maybe. But I wouldn't know any people with animal parts." Omnini grumbled with a bored look. "Just leave me to my thoughts for a bit, okay?"

Omimi looked huffy. "And why do you want to be alone?"

"Probably because it's my turn in the shower, and I need time to unwind after that mission?" The brother retorted with a look. "Plus you're the one they're mad at- I can probably talk to them about what happened."

"…Fine, be that way…you butt!" Omimi replied as she walked off with steam coming out the sides of her head.

Omnini soon gave a bit of a sigh. ("Omimi does have a point; how does that old man know about them…? And what exactly is a Faunus anyways?") He gave a bit of a head shake. ("…Maybe we'll figure it out in time.")

Later…

The two walked downstairs after drying off as a black Keronian wearing a violet hat with stars and moons on the main hat seen- it looked to resemble a blend of a witch's hat (without the 'rim') with Keronian flaps. She is an adult though- and a little old. "Ah there you two are! I heard your mission was a success- although you two got a little…reckless."

"Yeah…" Omnini and Omimi replied, down.

"Though Omimi-"

"Don't start!" Omimi replied to Omnini's comment.

"Heheh- don't you worry your pretty little heads about it." The Keronian replied approaching to show her amber eyes with black pupils shaped like stars. Her symbol looked to be black wings joined together. "But…how is school on your end?"

"Ugh…not so good." Omnini replied. "Everyone's still giving us weird looks about our powers again."

"That's understandable." Nagaga replied before bending down and showing a grey glow- showing energy there. "You hold similar powers as me. Not many people can see this kind of power and not only that, it's difficult to comprehend, since it uses an archaic form of power."

"How come you have it though?" Omnini asked. "And…could you tell us more about it?"

"I could, but it's best that you and others learn it together in a new school for that kind of power." Nagaga replied.

The two looked confused. "Is…there really a school for that, Granny Basasa?" Omimi asked.

"Well of course!" The grandmother nodded. "We know a good place."

"You serious?" Omnini asked surprised.

"Mmmmhm. We can even drop you off at the school too!" Basasa replied happy.

"…Uhh…you sure?" Omimi asked reluctantly.

"Sure we can!" Basasa replied. "We can set you two up to go to the Main Gifted Academy here at Andromeda Square!"

"Here, at Andromeda Square?" Omnini asked.

Nagaga nodded. "Now, I suppose you want to have a quick reminder of the history here?"

"Well it helps to have a refresher time and again." Omnini answered.

"The region here isn't the Capital of Keron but it is an ancient Landmark. It was once actually known as the 'The Archaic Kingdom of Elements, Andromeda. It was founded over 2000 Earth years ago, and once a Kingdom in Keron. But over the years of attacks and renovations, the castle soon became renovated with the times. Nowadays, everyone calls it Andromeda Square." Nagaga replied. "It was once a Colony from the Main Capital that branched off before it became its own City. It's the best place to go to learn about this. But…lately there have been problems because of an organization moving about."

"Organization?" Omnini blinked.

"A bunch of folks makes all sorts of protesting organizations; some support us, others against us. And there's even an organization has a strong standing against archaic teachings." Nagaga started before it showed an illustration of Keronians and even humans. "They were once started as a bunch of protesters that stands against the use of an ancient power despite being taught of its origins. It has been that was since the last 26 years. But…"

"But?" Omnini asked.

"This happened while you were very young- long before Omimi was born." The elder let out as an illustration of several garbed Keronians ordering an attack with most of the Keronians and even some humans fleeing in terror. "11 years ago, a village hidden away from the Galactic Public was somehow unveiled; it was a violent attack planned by an organization who tortured the information out of a member all to found the location. Most of the inhabitants fled while others were not so lucky. It was the darkest day in the history of energy users; for not only did they ever become cautious of the outsiders to who they trust, but they saw that the idle threat one organization was making is no longer idle. They are trying to make energy powers only a 'thing' to the past that they should ignored- permanently." Nagaga replied. "It's said that reason why that the Organization is to blame their 'callous behavior' to prioritize and meddle with the affairs of other worlds is what bred the many, many monsters were created as well… The Hellions."

"…That's horrible." Omimi let out saddened from this.

"All they are is just extremists who wish to ignore the past and erase any trace of it. How they managed to find that poor citizen is beyond me but they are not to be taken lightly." Basasa let out as she moved about. "And it's that kind of behavior that starts off terrible mistakes all over again by ignoring the past. But as long as they behave themselves, we should be okay but to be sure we'll be there with you." She soon gently feathered Omimi's face. Omimi looked up to her grandmother's face. "You'll be fine."

"So, when do we start the school?" Omimi asked curious.

"Wait- aren't we in the army? What's the point of this?" Omnini asked with a look.

"You're still children, so the Army would be a bit…lenient in enabling in you to learn an education to improve your skills as a soldier." Nagaga replied.

"Says the Lieutenant Colonel." Basasa commented with a smirk.

"In retort to the Warrant Officer." Nagaga replied with the two laughing a bit with Omnini giving a look. "Aaaah… Good times." He looked to give a calm look before to say, "That said, we should enroll you two at Andromeda's combat school. You'd be surprised at how well you'd improve with just the right lessons. And not only that, your parents work at the school too!"

"WHAT?!" The two let out surprised as Omimi asked excited, "REALLY?!"

The two nodded as Omimi squealed in delight with Omnini happy. "That's awesome!" Omnini commented.

"I know, right?!" Omimi replied happy. "I would love to enroll there! But uh…er…" Now she looked nervous. "AS long as they don't have a pool."

"Seriously?" Omnini replied before he gave a slick look. "Well…I can agree to that- especially after what happened at the pool in our school. Little Miss White and ye-"

Omimi's face briefly turned red in embarrassment before yelling, "CAN WE NOT TALK ABOUT THAT?!"

"Okay, okay- I won't talk about that. So instead, I'll start talking about the mission." Omnini replied casual. "...Who knows? Maybe it would fun since it's training."

"Alright! We'll get you supplies and you'll enter evaluation and if you pass, you'll be able to start by next Monday!" Basasa let out happy. "We'll even let your parents know!"

"…Er, speaking of mom and dad? Can we talk to them today?" Omimi asked politely. "I know they're busy but… you know, just wanna talk to them. They've been busier than ever since the last few weeks renovating our house. We've been staying here lately."

"Well…why not? Thing is your mom works at the school as the school nurse- she got her Master's Degree and Medical degree and is working hard at her location considering the situation at her work... She's having trouble but she's trying; so you'll have plenty of time to talk to her there." Basasa replied. "Just do us all a favor and don't fake your injuries."

"We won't!" The two let out annoyed.

"Still though… should we really bother her about this?" Omimi asked.

"Well the main school nurse at Andromeda Square Training School is on vacation so your mother offered to work there." Nagaga replied. "Just don't be surprised if your parents are busy."

"Right. Then would you tell us where the school is?" Omimi asked.

"We'll show you- we got time right now." Basasa replied.

The two siblings looked to each other before they smiled. "But not before we get your sister a new hat." Nagaga commented. "Here, Omimi." It looked to be a blue hat but now it looked to be a shroud.

"Aah…!" Omimi let out happy.

"You know it'll be like you just let down your hair if you were human." Omnini commented.

"I know I know but I like it!" Omimi nodded. "I'll change into it right away!" She quickly ran upstairs to do so.

Andromeda Square

"Whoa…!"

The two stared at the scene before them; Omnini and Omimi (the latter wearing her new hat) as the two looked around the grounds as Omnini admits "So this is our new school? It has a huge campus!"

"Yes indeed!" Basasa replied. "Come along you two- let's go see your school nurse mother."

The two nodded as they walked around. The school itself has a campus with it looking mostly spherical in shape but has fields like a soccer field, several seating areas including a sheltered one and several 'arenas' as well. The place itself has all sorts of Keronians including several of them carrying markings on them- to bolt markings, to markings resembling water to even stars on them. Some of them had skin colors that transition to different tones. Omnini gave a curious look to this with a curious look to this with. The two children were continue being led through the area, passing by a large violet building nearby with it connected to other parts of it before being led to a ramp down with storm drains but also with a white entrance. "There's the Public entrance! This way you two!" Basasa instructed.

As they walked in, the two children looked around with curious looks as several fighters were seen fighting simulated enemies and others fighting each other in spars. Omnini gave a curious look at one screen showed among the fighters, a brown Keronian wearing a white, orange and yellow striped scarf using a hammer to fight. Omnini gave am awed look to this before moving ahead with his grandmother.

Being led into the school beyond the entrance, Omnini gave a look around the location (with the two grandparents talking to someone) as Omimi admits, "We're going to come here? This place is…!"

"Really big." Omnini finished for Omimi. "I know it's a simple way of saying it but still, whoa."

"Alright you two, go explore the school. Your mom is on the second floor in the violet hall. The Clinic is marked by the medical cross, okay?" Basasa admits. "Just don't get too lost!"

"We won't!" The two replied as they headed out.

Omimi looks around the location as she admits "You know that our military is in a bit of an invasion frenzy, but you gotta admit this school is pretty cool."

Omnini gave a thoughtful look to that as he noticed the color shift and founded themselves in a whitish silver 'hub' leading to different hallways and gave in his response, "That's because of the Vipers, technically."

"I know, I know!" Omimi replied as she looked at an image. "Whoa- lookie here!"

Omnini gave a look and looked at the image as it shows a picture of a tadpole Keronian who is a light grey color- almost silver with her holding a modified Keron flag (Normally a Green flag with a yellow star but the 'star' itself is protected by a circle of elements. The woman carry silver eyes, silver hair, silver bunny ears and an aura with a silver haired woman seen nearby- looking similar to that of the Keronian only wearing an outfit someone on a journey would wear. "Who's that?"

"To the hero and one of the founders of the school of Andromeda; the leader known as The Silver Maiden, Aegigi.* May her descendants' souls be as Pure to their hearts and Free to follow their decisions." Omimi read. "It says here that she was the one who taught them Spirituality of accepting everything about yourself and the Importance of giving hope. It says here that her descendants are known to be the same and…often shares traits from everyone and shares their pain and misfortune to help them feel comfortable? Whoa…!"

*Note: Think Periodic Table Aegigi; AG.

"So that's one of the heroes who built the school?" Omnini asked with a look.

"Well kind of- but according to here…" Omimi showed a scripture that showed the wall involving the school's construction. "It says one of her descendants is one of the people who did; I also read this is why the Silver Wing is normally at the center of the school as it's the 'Soul' of the school- It's in the center of the school is dedicated to her and something called 'the silver clan' anyways. There's also a Gold Wing, a Crimson Wing, an Azure wing- The basic colors of the rainbow! But they're also known by simpler colors- like red, blue, green, yellow… and there's more to it."

Omnini gave a look to this. ("That's something worth checking out…on the other hand we would want to see mom too.") He soon suggests, "We should check this out later- right now we need to talk to mom." He points to a staircase with it white transitioning to a purple color.

"Alrighty then! But still, this is an interesting discovery! I'll jot it down so we can remember where it is!" Omimi admitted happy as she took out a Journal and jotted down something.

As she did, Omnini soon noticed something about as he noticed the air. "…Huh- the air here feels…electrifying."

Omimi soon looked at this before she soon noticed and gave a loud and cooing 'Awww…!' before pointing out- "She's a bunny girl! Like an actual bunny!"

Omnini noticed what she meant. "…The Silver clan head is a rabbit girl… or was it a Faunus?"

Upstairs the two went as they exited out of the stairs and noted the medical hall was across a walkway passing over one of the fields right now as they soon followed a particular through a violet medical hall path before discovering the Medical office they heard this; "I told you- I do trust you, but not a big fan of your complicated plans. Can we not continue this lecture though?" A woman let out, sounding a bit exhausted.

"I lecture because I care." An elder let out. "Also because we don't need what happened with-"

"Uh, I think we should stop this talk for now- Omnini and Omimi are here." A man replied.

"Whoops. I should take my leave for now. I already dropped off Shimomo who wanted to see you. But know that this lecture isn't over!" Someone let out before someone exited out- it looked to be an elder black Keronian with black skin with a blue right eye and an amber left eye. He looked to be wearing a black and white jacket that seems to designs that suggest Yin and Yang influences; especially at the center. He looked to have a star that's black on half and white on the other. "Oh, hello there you two." The elder replied curtly. "Don't mind me- I'm just leaving."

"Grandpa Suhaha?" Omimi blinked.

"Wait, we heard you say that you dropped off Shimomo. Is he okay?" Omnini asked.

"He's fine don't worry." Suhaha assured him. "Besides, I'm running a bit late for a meeting, so excuse me, I'm in a rush."

"Um, okay but-" Omnini started with the keronian slowly nodding before noticing and quickly disappearing in a blink of an eye. "…Man, he's fast!" He let out with a beady eye look.

"So are you!" Omimi replied.

"And there he goes." A woman let out before someone stepped out. It was a Keronian with pale blue skin- so pale that it almost looks white. She looked to have more cleaned up red markings compared to Omnini with markings near her eyes resembling teardrops with none on her stomach. Her hat is white aside from the flaps which has a red wave pattern seen on it. Her symbol looks a lot like Omimi's symbol; only her symbol is had opened wings spread wide and upward. Her blue eyes looked to give a look of intrigued. "That's typical- always seem to be busy."

"Hi mom!" Omimi let out before she hugged the woman who gave a quick grunt before she giggled.

"H-hello, Omimi! How are you doing! Is that a new hat?" The mother let out with Omimi replying with 'Yep!' before she looked to Omnini. "And Omnini! How are you doing there?"

"Just fine, mom." Omnini replied happy. "Is dad here too?"

A black adult Keronian was seen in view with a blue hat. He has amber colored eyes with his pupils looking a little like a Reptile, but looked a lot like Omimi's eyes. His symbol is an opened wing version of Omnini's symbol. "I am, actually. Good to see you two!"

"Yeah- same here!" Omnini replied happy. "And Shimomo?"

"Here!" A grey keronian shorter than Omimi walked into view. He was grey in color with a grey star with black wing to the left and a white one to the right. He has green eyes with a small bandage on his cheek. He was carrying a book with him "Hey big bro, big sis!"

"It's been a while, little guy." Omnini replied as his brother hugged him.

"Isn't that what some people say to you?" Shimomo asked.

"HEY!" Omnini replied with a look.

"So what happened today?" Shiroro asked. "More practice under your granny and grandpa's care?"

"Well…we went on a new mission today!" Omimi started.

The two went into detail about what was going on with the mission before the two parents gave concerned looks. "…Is something wrong?" Omnini asked with Shimomo curious.

"Well…truth is in the matter, I'm surprised you held your own against her." Shiroro replied.

"Er, just to clarify, it is a 'her' right? I couldn't tell with the fur." Omimi blinked.

"We knew the one who attacked us- and what happened to her, truth be told." Kuroro replied. "We don't want to get into detail but perhaps your idea may have been the best one for her if you did it right." Kuroro replied. "But if you just made her attain some form of amnesia- one aimed towards a memory or otherwise of being hypnotized may not be so easily forgotten…I doubt she'd forget it unless it's removed in some way… But if she fled, then we should be safe. Otherwise, nice job on knocking her out."

"Well you two are soldiers in training- even if Omimi is a recruit and Omnini is a Private. Trust us; we had to work hard to get to where we were before we got the experience to work here." Shiroro replied. "But sometimes, we're not ready for the responsibilities that come with the rank. Ranks are proof of your dedication of your call beyond your level of duty after all. That is something you have to check with your Commanding Officer about this."

"But isn't Grandpa our command officer?" Omimi admitted. "Grandpa Nagaga?"

"For your training, yes he is." Kuroro glanced up. "While that is true to that regard, but it's actually a collective of officers we- your parents and often your friend's parents- are assigned to. And while your grandfather is the highest ranking member there of the four, but he's not the current CO elected in their group."

"That honor goes to Colonel Ivovo as it stands right now- Tentoto's father. But when 2009 rolls around though, it's your granny's turn, and then the year after that… ugh…" Shiroro sighed.

"What's wrong?" Omimi asked.

"…Once 2010 rolls around, Major Suhaha will be the acting CO." Shiroro replied, although she sounded more dispirited.

"We actually have the honor of working under him truth be told." Kuroro replied.

Shiroro gave an annoyed look. "YOU have the honor-"

"Just because he's your father, doesn't mean you can hate it." Kuroro let out. "He actually accepted the power I got from my mom's side. But don't you have it too?"

"Well sure but…"

"He was the one who transferred us to this unit for training, right? So… just to check and all, we're his grandchildren on your side, mom?" Omimi asked as she picked up Shimomo.

"Yeah…you are." Shiroro replied then sighed. "Though I don't get along with him as well as the three of you do with each other, which is why I don't talk about him much."

"Well it's because of him that I learned how to make my energy explode that helped us out." Omnini let out. "So I owe Gramps for that."

"And he helps babysit Shimomo!"

"And you did get better communication when it comes to you two and Shimomo." Kuroro commented.

"…Well you have a point." Shiroro replied. "The thing is, he's a bit aloof- usually having difficulties with girls…and more of a goofball when it comes to it. But he really does care about us. Even though what happened was a bit of a pain and a half to try to get over… and still am trying to with me about…80% there."

"…Huh?" Omnini asked.

"…Let's just say an incident happened that involved you." Kuroro replied with a sad look. "We'll tell you about it another time."

"…Ugh, fine." Omnini replied annoyed.

"I assure you it's nothing to do with the don't ask, don't tell mentality- it's mainly a personal situation." Kuroro admitted with an assured look.

"But never mind about our past- instead I'm going to enjoy the gifts of today and what's to come; because my little babies are all going to be to school where we work!" Shiroro let out as she hugged her children with the daughter laughing a bit. "This is going to be awesome! I mean I know you two wanted to stick with us more but…"

"Renovations are a pain in the butt to handle. But we're almost done! We should be finished by 19th and by then, we'll be able to hold Omimi's 10th birthday party and Shimomo's 5th in the house." Kuroro replied with a smile.

Shimomo gave a disappointed look. "…But I don't know any friends."

"But you also know what this means, right?" Shiroro let out. "You already have a big family. Having friends are a blessing too. Remember Shimomo?"

"Yeah…"

"And that doesn't mean you can't make friends with Omnini and Omimi's friends if they make any in school." Kuroro replied. "But remember you two- just because you work at the school, doesn't mean we can't give you the answers. It's not a learning experience without the effort."

"Yeah we figured." Omnini replied. "Mom is one of the school nurses and..." The male noticed something. "…Wait; what's your job, dad?"

"You've seen my forge back then. But to clarify- Shimomo, look up forge."

Shimomo nodded before opening the book. "Forge… forge… for…ge… I got forge!" Shimomo commented before closing it. "Forge means… to make or shape some metal stuff by heating it in flames or a 'fur-nance' and then hitting it with something- usually a hammer."

"Good job- you're getting quick on learning those words." Kuroro commented to Shimomo who blushed a bit with happiness. "And like a forge, you're going to have to work hard on your stuff and shape your own potential, got it?" Kuroro let out.

"Right, right." Omnini replied nodding.

"Hello!" Basasa let out before she and Nagaga soon came in. "How are you two doing?" Basasa replied with a smile.

"Pretty good, truth be told." Kuroro replied. "How are you two holding up?"

"Oh simply splendid thank you!" Basasa replied happy. "Your father's blood pressure has been doing well for his old age."

Nagaga blushed at that. "It only spiked once but I'm doing fine, Combat Medic."

Shiroro giggled. "Good to hear from you at least!" The Medic cheerfully nodded.

"Granny!" Shimomo let out as he quickly moved to Basasa and hugged her.

"Hello, Shimomo!" Basasa greeted her youngest grandson.

"Hey, can I have one too?" Nagaga asked with Shimomo looking up to him. "…Say, where did you get that bandage?"

"Oh, that's just something I put on." Shimomo answered as he peeled it off to show no injury underneath.

Nagaga gave a look before peeling it off quickly with Shimomo giving a quick 'OW!' to that. "Now why are you trying to fake being cool?"

"Aww, but some of the boys in school wear bandages- I thought it was cool!" Shimomo answered as he rubbed his cheek.

"No they're sometimes injured." Shiroro said to him. "Bandages are supposed to be used for healing, not for being cool."

"Aww…" Shimomo let out disappointed.

"Wait, why do you want to be cool?" Omnini asked with a look.

"Because some people say that boys tend to be cool!"

"Uh oh- he's already started to his gender role." Kuroro replied surprised.

"Is that bad?" Shimomo asked with a head tilt.

"Only if you care about it." Omnini replied. "Do you?"

"I don't care!" Shimomo answered. "…As long as I don't get laughed at."

"Then you'll be cool continuing having a bath with Omimi then." Omnini replied.

"That said, could you call in a meeting for this weekend? We want to ask if it would it be alright if we take over Omnini and Omimi's training from now on? We got plenty of training done and we're almost to the Master Rank anyways." Shiroro asked.

The two elders looked confused before Omnini and Omimi looked confused. "Master Rank?" The two parroted.

"Oh right!" Shiroro replied. "Well since you're here, why don't you spend the weekend with us. This class is usually the basic class; but...we're going to have to put you through the crash course."

"Uh…Crash course?" Omnini asked nervous.

"Well, the problem is the school here applies to those who have awakened their elements and received sufficient studies to them and it's rare for normal folks to get in here." Shiroro started. "It comes in three tests- Knowledge test, Fighting skill Test and Power test- you have to be smart, agile, and know how your powers work if you got any."

"…Uhhh…" Omnini looked to give a bit of a worried look. "So essentially we're going to be training for the weekend?"

"Well, you're training tomorrow and Sunday and try to have you to see about making the grade on Monday. And afterwards, we have to work out the papers to get you transferred by the week after next week. So it's better than doing nothing, right?" Shiroro asked.

Omimi replied happy. "Come on- how much do we really spend with mom and dad?"

"…Good point. Gotta take what we can get." Omnini replied with a mere shrug.

"Heheh; good. So first, before we get to studying…" Shiroro clasped her hands together. "Let's get to touring the school."

"Heheh; we'll let you have your fun." Basasa replied happy. "We'll wait at the front as soon as you're done."

The four advanced exited out of the clinic as Omimi admits, "So, why is this school so special anyways?"

"Well, well, someone's curious." Kuroro commented. "Shiroro?"

"Sure thing. Actually there's two different stories- one detail lining the origin of energy, and the other detailing this school's origins." Shiroro started; "What do you wanna hear first?"

"How about the origins of energy?" Omnini asked.

"The origins of energy, huh? Lemme think…" Shiroro replied. "Well there's details relating to Dragons back then I founded study to an ancient scroll. However, the ancient Origins are a bit fishy at best."

-Cue the visuals of individuals from the past with silhouettes of…familiar characters.-

"A long time ago, 15000 years after the recreation of the worlds where life began to flourish, One of the first Dragons presented a test to their children and the lives created on their worlds- the new inhabitants crafted by their children of the 'Judges' and their descendants and humanity. The Ancient Warriors of Good were to be gathered, all to challenge the Lords of Evil, while the Lords of evil were to take down the said warriors. Hidden within each of them is a hidden power granted by the Dragons itself. It was meant to be 14 warriors but…only seven ever appeared."

She soon began to list the seven warriors; first off a human male carrying a glowing sword. "The Swordsman of Light; He who lost his home through the attack of a fierce monster who was forced to watch his home be set back to 'zero'- to the beginning of time to that world. Despite his loss, he still is accompanied by his friends and journey together through the stars with the help of a warrior and carried with him the Remade Blade of Time itself."

The next illustration is of a woman with a male standing nearby. "The Hunter of Beasts and her partner, the Modified human; She who fights the monsters of negativity with Silver eyes who are determined to reset Humanity itself back to nothing, but the service she brings in defending her world is satisfying for her and her beloved. While she may not be the first to discovery travel between worlds, it was because of the chance encounter that their journey begins."

The Next 'image' was a silhouette of a Keronian shaped being- only with a hat with long 'ears' with a glowing yellow star on his belly. "The Dragon child of Keron; The young child said to of been born by the very world itself created by his mother and with material granted by the inhabitant. While his fellow Keronians don't believe him, the friends he made has given him the gift of patience and the people grew in superior technology- including unlocking the secrets to unforetold power to become a dragon himself from his mother."

Two males- one of them red, the other green is seen. "The Heroic Twins of the Stars. The two brothers who serve as 'Knights' and befriend the heroes while in their quest to save the Princess from the Dragon Turtle. The older one is said that he can endure most things that would be considered Fatal and does his job well with pride, but often is one to overlook details. The younger brother carries the same attribute, but is not as well-known as the older one- more softhearted and timid. His heart is always shown to be in the right place to his friends with a gentle kindness."

A Silhouette of a man in light armor and a cape was seen holding a sword with a mark glowing. "The Diligent Hero-King, whose dedication to his people shows that he cares for his people and often regrets the mistakes that harms the allies his people. His power and his peerless blade said to be crafted by a Holy Dragon's Fang."

The last one looked to be a man resembling a particular hero with a tunic and a sword and shield to his back with a spirit. "The Hero of the Sky… It is said the Knight who descended upon the surface was so he could come to rescue the friend who had fallen down. In order to save his friend, he descended down to the surface with a blade crafted by the goddess of his world to save her. He journeyed through the world with him unknown to the world's workings to find and save his friend with the help of his newfound friends."

The View fades to black as she added, "However, as each of them gathered after the young Keronian child, the group soon noticed a disaster beginning to form; black monsters appearing with the disaster a black and red being summoning the monsters and even recruiting the fated enemy of the Hero of the Sky along with him… But it wasn't long until the Holy Dragon's son- the newly anointed King of the Dragons, guided them to their destination of the sacred place; and granted them secrets to the energy powers to help combat the threat- the power of energy and the elements."

It shifts back to the present as Shiroro admits, "And that's the recovery of the tale recollected from old scrolls from the past founded by the people here." She advanced around before to explain, "Unfortunately there's not much more about old tales anymore- they're so rare and ancient that it's said that you need to delve deep into worlds itself to decipher the history."

"But the history routed to this school and other location on Keron supporting energy users are the legends that regarding to the ancient Colored Warriors."

"What was that?" Omnini asked.

"You remember the painting we found of a silver haired Keronian?" Omimi let out. "I bet that's one of the heroes form the legend- Aegigi!"

"That's right. So you already started your tour!" Shiroro replied patting her daughter's head with Shimomo noting the picture. "They are the ones who resurrected the past and brought energy back to the world and helped with the damage nearly 2000 years ago. The humans, the Maronians, Axolotlians, and the Keronians alike."

"If that were the case, then why isn't there any humans on Keron?" Omnini asked.

"Humans don't live long as far as the other kinds- they're not even originally from Gamma aside from a choice of other worlds." Kuroro started. "But there are at least several Colonies that the old energy wielders exist in some way."

"So, what exactly is the Colored Heroes?" Omimi asked.

"Ancient Heroes from…at least 2000 years ago give or take- they are the heroes who served the Dragons and are remembered for their heroics, villainous, Neutral, or peace granting Legacies." The mother started. "Come on- follow me downstairs."

Down the flight of stairs, Omnini followed along with Omimi giving a curious look around before finding themselves in another hallway- a mostly orangey gold hallway with multiple lockers seen with paths leading to different ones here as well several stone structures. "Welcome to the Gold Hall; and where most of the Lockers are." Shiroro explained.

The four kept moving until they founded themselves at another stand of another warrior; it was an image a Gold colored Keronian clad in armor with his golden eyes seen with a blush…with bare skin underneath the chest area- no under armor, no chainmail. "…This one seems weird." Omnini let out.

"This is Aeyuyu.* He's the one who started the Gold Clan." Shiroro started. "…He's a bit perverted and a skirt chaser but from what I read, he's a modest soul and good hero to his people outside of it. But he's often the butt of every joke involving coverage."

*Note: Same as Silver, only for Gold...and a play on AU.

"Clan?" Omnini parroted with Shimomo intrigued look.

Omimi read the inscription: "To the hero and one of the founders of the school of Andromeda; the Golden Knight, Aeyuyu. May his descendants remember their golden hearts and know true courage, no matter what's on the outside." Omimi read the next bit…before she suddenly blushed. "WAAAH!" She quickly reeled back as she looked really flustered. "It says here that he was the one who unfortunately got stuck with a curse that has him only wear one layer and that's it- with a shirt or armor because he was not allowed to more than one layer, lest the curse activates for the human forms!"

"…Eeyesh." Omnini cringed. "What curse?"

"Apparently someone in the black clan cursed the Gold Clan and its sister clan in spite of a victory they should've won. The cousin did something to distract and robbed the black clan of their victory. In his anger, one of the Black clan members cursed them and their descendants to either find someone they care about give them something to them to treasure, lest they are the targets of misfortunes of decency should they become human or otherwise. With the men it's only one layer of shirts- anymore and strange things happen to take it off or tear it." Shiroro replied. "…It's a filthy habit, but if you hate bad luck, you gotta do what you gotta do. But they mainly go with shirts though."

"That sucks." Omnini let out in a cringe. "Seriously. Look at him- he feels ashamed to be so exposed underneath!"

"Then again the Gold Clan got 50% of the curse. Most of the members of that clan are either Civil or wild blooded." Shiroro replied. "While both are civil, the Yellow Clan tends to be the wilder of the two."

Omnini gave a look to this before to say, "Well, honestly as long as they're comfortable, who are we to judge?"

Shiroro blinked she gave a sneaky look. "Why Omnini- are you into women who-"

Omnini quickly blushed. "WHOA- let's not…step further into that." He replied, awkward and fidgety.

"Huh?" Shimomo let out confused.

"C-Can we please go another section? Just thinking about that really gets me nervous…" Omimi replied. "…And weird. Like tingly weird."

"…Well, I know what our two out of three children into." Kuroro replied with a sneaky look.

"DAD!" The two of them blurted out angry with blank eyed scowls.

"What, I can't take pot shots at my kids?" Kuroro asked with a smirk.

"Don't knock it until they try it they say; but I suppose it's not for everyone." Shiroro replied as she led them to another spot.

"…This is so wrong it hurts!" Omnini let out annoyed.

"Well you're bound to have Hormones." Shiroro replied. "It can happen to anyone."

"…I don't get it." Shimomo replied.

"And welcome to Blue Hall, or what I want to call it, the water hall! Bathrooms are usually located here including the shower rooms, the swimming hall and even lessons for those who want to learn to swim and even skate and make Ice sculptures!" Shiroro instructed.

Shiroro soon showed the location which is a an area of flowing water tubes a fountain and an aquarium as well before showing directions to the bathroom (with clear labels) and directions to the pool and even to a rink nearby. "...Must be one heck of a water bill." Omnini let out.

"…Huh- why does it feel exhilarating to be here?" Omimi asked.

"I'm not feeling anything." Omnini let out.

"It feels chilly!" Shimomo commented.

"You feeling the air about this place?" Shiroro asked.

"Y-yeah." Omimi nodded. "Like, it feels like I'm in a mist I can't see…and it makes me wanna go for a swim."

"…Eheh- keep that in mind, Omimi. You too Shimomo- that chill is important to what powers are here." Shiroro smiled before she noticed something. "Oh, here we are! Look at this!"

Shiroro soon showed a new Heroic Image in question; while there was an image the one in question- there's an image of an illusion of a beautiful well-endowed human teenager with water-blue hair in a blue princess-gown holding in her hands a blue Keronian in an azure see through dress (on her arms and legs.) She looks to wield a bow. "Whoa…she looks really pretty." Omimi replied.

Omnini looked kinda nervous at the image before to say, "Uh…sh-she really does look pretty but-"

"We know- she's well-endowed and regal looking as a human." Kuroro replied. "That's what I said before as children."

Shiroro sighed. "Well…every prince wants to save a princess they say. To some they'd rescue her only because she's a total bombshell even as a teenager. To others, it's a trophy; and to those who does care for her, it's a truly rewarding experience. It's a matter of taste for their happiness." She muttered.

"So uh…who is she?" Omnini asked.

"That's Zurara- the Azure Princess and the start of the blue clan." The mother replied.

"…Again with the clans?" Omnini questioned.

"We'll tell you… someday. But that say, let's continue." Shiroro continued. "It's said that despite her upbringing from an upperclassman and behavior, she's actually been quite shy. It explains why she's known to be easy to fluster, her uptight behavior around perverted or cowardly men, but known for a kind of gentleness to others around her and felt real sadness for her and other's loss to the point her apathy was a reason she would be supported. She's has been known for their kindness and was courageous enough gave the Black clan the kindness they wished for, to ensure their trust but often feels shut away due to her father, the duke to the King."

Omnini gave a curious look before to say the Inscription: "To the hero and one of the founders of the school of Andromeda; the Azure Princess, Zurara. May her descendants stay true to the blood and kindness within their hearts and do what makes them feel happiness, even in moments of guilty pleasures." Omnini continued reading; "It says here that she inherited the title from her mother, who was the true duchess but she followed in her footsteps. The mother was the one who taught her and others the importance of receptive feelings to accept all, and even trust the Black clan and gave them happiness. Mom's right- she's known for the fluster part, but she's known for…compromising situations involving loss of dignity or self-discovery- some of the time not befitting a princess."

"Actually it's a mistranslation- she was a Duchess." Kuroro let out.

"…Wow. I guess sometimes things just happen and you lose face." Shiroro replied with a sigh.

"Though she hates to admit it, she joins in the activities of the girls as well because of her friends… including helping them feel comfortable like say…" Omnini blushed. "Go Commando?! …What the heck kind of duchess… never mind. That's including activities that would hurt her 'standing' and otherwise. While she initially disliked it, or even hated it at first, her friends helped her see the fun in some of them and she came to enjoy it too as her best friend with others, including 'Ringogo' and 'Celala.'" Omnini read. "Huh; I guess some misery builds character."

"Is there another wing?" Omimi asked.

"That there is!" Shiroro replied before showing them the way. "There's at least 9 or 10 Heroes to every race represented by color. Humans only have 9 heroes. But we're Keronians, so in our case, we'll have 10 heroes."

"…Weird." Omnini replied with a look. "So we covered three outta nine?" Omnini asked.

"Mmmhm!" Shiroro replied.

"…Wait- why is there 10?" Omimi asked.

"Silver represents the White in this school; and you know the colors of the Rainbow and the lack of presence in light, right? The power always takes form in a way but the white always remains."

"…So this is a school that follows the Rainbow code? Grand." Omnini replied with a bored look to him.

"What do you want? That's how the school is!" Shiroro replied as she led the others through to another hallway.

"…Still doesn't answer about my 10 bit." Omimi admitted.

"It will, in time." Kuroro let out.

The group soon founded themselves in a red area with multiple class rooms around- even a Library nearby as Omimi and Omnini looked to be heated up by the heat- and even seen something below- a generator. "Whoa…! This place is so warm!" Omimi replied happy. "And look at this place! You're seeing this, right?"

"It's kinda hot…" Shimomo muttered with his face a bit flushed a bit from the heat.

"Yeah- I feel pumped up just being here." Omnini let out. "The Red Hall right?"

"EEeyep, but it's better known as the Academic hall." Shiroro replied before she soon shows The Heroic image detailing the Heroine of the hall; A Red Keronian who looked to be smart as she is strong with Mostly red with bits of light silver and gold armor with a tome and a sword. The interesting part is that she has azure eyes. "This is my favorite hero; Risusu, the Crimson Tactician."

"And your mother memorized her because of this." Kuroro replied.

"She looks cool." Omnini replied. "What's she known for?"

"Hot tempered, impulsive, but has an incredible skill both inside and out of combat. She aids other with her knowledge and leads others with her passion and her will." Shiroro replied. "…She's quite fierce, truth be told."

Omimi gave a curious look as she read the inscription; "To the hero and one of the founders of the school of Andromeda; the Crimson Warrior, Risusu. May her descendants' passion and determination burn a path of their will and follow their mind and instincts." Omimi read. "It says what mom said; but she's also known to have difficulties when she started on her road and often is confused by Aegigi's actions and seem to be flirted by Aeyuyu a lot before settling on someone in the Indigo clan and had a child."

"Well she seems like the kind to mess up initially but regains her composure quickly enough, right? Like messing up the intro but nailing it at the end." Omnini explained. "That's how all people are."

"Quite the choice of words you've made." Shiroro let out with a curious look before smiling. "And you'd be right!"

Kuroro nodded as he admits, "It takes time to develop a talent, but it also comes naturally to you. That's why more people who work to build up their talents often spot things that those with the natural talent would miss easily. But for those who take the time to learn, it is a learning experience. That's why this hall is dedicated to her; and why most of the Classrooms are located here. Red is meant to inspire others after all to protect their hopes and dreams or otherwise with determination."

As the five advanced through the red hall and seeing more of the classrooms, Omimi soon asked, "That reminds me- I've been meaning to ask…if we're following the trail of the Rainbow, wouldn't it make sense to follow the order it shows up in?"

"We would, but then what would the point if there's no context to the order?" Kuroro admitted.

Omimi gave a confused 'Huh?' to this before Omnini gave a head tilt to this. "Context?" Shimomo parroted.

"Don't worry- you'll understand in time." Shiroro answered. ""Most, if not all the students here don't initially understand the concept of the order we shown you here. But as you spend more time here, you'll eventually understand the concept of the order, and when you do, you'll understand and become much stronger spiritually." Shiroro replied. "It takes a little experience and knowledge to understand the deeper meaning. Although…most of the students here won't understand that meaning until later into their life here. And when you understand it, your familiars will become strong enough to emerge from you."

Omnini gave a curious look before nodding. "I'll keep that in mind."

Through the school they continued and they founded themselves at a green villa filled with priceless structures, statues and among other things that look expensive midst in a lively location. Others otherwise looked cheaply made though. However, to Omnini and his siblings, they felt something else in the air… "Wow…it feels like we're outside!" Omimi let out happy.

"Yep- this area of the school is known as the Green Courtyard. Some students come here from time to time because of the flora that grows here. And believe it or not, while in the midst of loss, the sight of something this beautiful sight is often stimulating or relaxing- and if you see it before, it can take on new meanings. While it feels inside, those who are sensitive to this often can practically feel the meaning of this place…like you three!" Shiroro soon admits this, "But on the other hand, to some this place often feels like a throwaway concept, and other time it's a good place it's a good place to hide."

"…Wow." Omnini let out before walking through and founded another Founder Image; this one was a green Keronian with a brown bandana who looked rather serene with a flute with animals and other Keronians about- including some of the Founders. The image unlike the others shows only up to the shoulders of the human form. But unlike the others sans Zurara, Risusu, Aegigi and another, this one's a tadpole. However there was an aqua colored Keronian in the picture. "This guy looks chill as all get out."

"Eeeyep; this is actually the Green Virtuoso, Celala. She's the youngest of the group." Shiroro replied. "…That was your first mistake, Omnini."

"D'OH!" Omnini replied upon realizing the gender.

"Why is she naked as a human in this image?" Omimi asked.

"The clothes she had cover her chest and blow the belt- her arms and shoulders are bare to the world. She's often known as the Freeing Wind as well." Shiroro stated.

"…Don't misinterpret that title as what you think though- otherwise we'd wondered how perverted you're really are." Kuroro let out.

"WH-WHAT?!" Omnini let out surprised and flustered. "I wasn't-"

"Too late!" Shiroro replied with a look.

"Damn it!" Omnini shouted frustrated. "Are you seriously teasing us?!"

"…I still don't get what you're talking about." Shimomo replied with a look

Shiroro gave a bit of a laugh as Omimi read the Inscription. "To the hero and one of the founders of the school of Andromeda; the Green Virtuoso, Celala. May her descendants and their friends carry within their own expression of love whilst growing up in the best and worst of times." Omimi read. "It says here that she came from a high-end family before she ended up dying to an illness. But then she reincarnated into a spirit transcribed- with powers researched, she was soon being called an 'Eidolon.´ She joined forces with a young aspiring knight and became her energy giving partner. When Celala was growing up, she was a trouble maker of the group. She was even jealous of the skills they gained before each of them opened her up to see more of the world for what it has and showed her own talents. She even felt bad about what happened before she died. She's shown to be quite musical as well and often plays soothing melodies- she's not even afraid to sing. Aegigi said to love them quite a bit. But when she died, her soul and energy changed her into the form for Aegigi to give to her partner, the Singing Aqua knight… Ranana."

"Well sometimes it's hard to express what you love without others looking down on you based on their choice of upbringing." Shiroro replied. "The same as you guys if you think about it."

Omnini gave a curious look before to say, "Being high and mighty is one thing, but… it just rubs some people the wrong way, huh?"

"And that's how some people are." Kuroro nodded.

Omimi stared at the aqua colored Keronian in the picture as she gave a '…' to this. '…She looks like me.' She let out to herself. 'A little bit.'

"Yeah. She looks like you too but… you're kinda white. She's aqua." Shimomo commented.

At an Indigo Colored Hall, the group looked around the area as it looked to be a Cafeteria with a room leading to a Theater as Omnini admits… "Okay, what's with this part of the school?"

"Indigo Hall is an odd choice of coloration; but for good reason!" Shiroro started. "Some say the color should've been where Violet is, but it's here for a reason. Kuroro, want to take this one?"

"Uh…sure." Kuroro nodded. "Indigo and the Clan founder associated with it, Mididi, is known to be a mature one for someone adopted into a family. And according to research there was someone else to be the leader but he stepped down."

"Adopted huh… But why is that?" Omimi asked.

"Read the Inscription in the Theater area after we eat. You'll see why." Kuroro replied. "But for now let's grab a bite to eat."

The two nodded as the Chef Keronian nearby was seen; "Yo, what are ya buying today?"

"Five Soups of the Day, please. One for each of us." Kuroro replied. "I'll have a hamburger on the side.

"Hot dog for me." Shiroro replied.

"…Uh, Cheeseburger?" Omnini asked.

"Chili dog!" Omimi replied happy.

"…Uh.." He looked to the Special menu. "Chicken Tenders?"

The Chef nodded and got to serving up the food as Omnini blinked at Omimi's side choice. "Chili dog?"

"Well, I wanted to try it once. 'Don't knock it until you try it,' right mom?" Omimi replied happy.

"That's right! Although...I wouldn't recommend it personally- that's just my taste." Shiroro replied.

"Hmm…" Omnini gave a look to this.

After receiving their orders, the family sat down for Lunch as Shiroro admits, "Well here's to hoping the food's good, right?"

"It's Cafeteria food, sometimes it's hit and miss." Kuroro replied.

The others nodded before digging into it.

After finishing eating, Omimi was seen rapidly drinking water as Shiroro admits, "I'd figure it would be a bit too spicy for Omimi."

"The meat's a little dry for me." Omnini let out.

"I'd say it's fine." Kuroro replied.

Omimi returned panting bit from the spicy food. "Ugh...TOO SPICY! My taste buds couldn't handle it!" Omimi replied.

Shiroro gave a bit of a giggle before to say, "Nothing to it, Omimi! Sometimes spicy stuff leaves someone with a real gut-burn!"

"Bleeeeeh..." Omimi let out with her tongue out.

Shimomo gave a look. "I know it's called chicken tenders but it's a little rough to be tender!" Shimomo complained before showing a tooth from him and a gap in his teeth- a canine tooth. "It got my loose tooth!"

Omnini and the others gave laughter to this before Omnini noticed the concession stand. "…Whoa; what's this?"

"Oh, right! The Cafeteria is also home to the Concession stand. The Theater is here like I said which shows movies, plays or otherwise here. And sometimes opinions change based on the food as we grow too." Shiroro explained.

"Well, we're fed- let's go check out the Theater." Omnini let out with a curious look.

Into The Theater section and they saw a large stage with some actors about as Shiroro soon point out the stage. "The Staging area is where plays, acts, speeches and any of the sorts take place. This is criticism at its worst and best here."

"And I take it that Mididi's Portrait and inscription is here too?" Omnini asked.

"Right over here!" Shiroro replied before showing it in question.

The Keronian in the stand is actually a Keronian with Indigo with flameless glasses with his look in a scowl. His Human form resembling Knight in light Indigo armor with a blue tunic. Near him was an indigo colored male with a cloak and hood and an indigo male with light brown hat with a gear symbol. "Well he does look cool." Omnini commented with a smile.

"To the hero and one of the founders of the school of Andromeda; the Indigo Knight, Mididi. May his descendants' voices ring true in support of others to grow and prosper." Omimi read. "It says here that he's honest with his answers and known to be a tough critic to chefs and playwrights across the land and worlds. He's often brutal about things but with his friends, he's learned to look on the bright side of things. He's the first to believe in his friends despite his hatred to the black clan's tricks. He often takes care of a male named Akuku, and known to be the voice of reason in his group. Though…he's not one to handle uncontrollable kids well- even his own with his beloved, Aurara."

"That's Mididi for you- he's usually stuck dealing with the kids!" Shiroro replied before she gave a slight laugh. "Anyways, I digress, let's move on to our next stop!"

Shimomo noticed something. "Hey, who's the male in the background?" Shimomo asked. "The one with the cloak?"

"It's said to be the one Mididi took over for. His name wasn't disclosed though…" Shiroro replied.

"…Awww." Shimomo let out disappointed.

In the bright yellow area, the battle field is seen as Kuroro gave a look to this. "Welcome to the Sunny Arena, better known as the Yellow Combat Hall."

"Wait, I thought Gold was a dirty yellow color." Omimi asked.

"Yeah, well Orange takes that spot in that situation. Golden Orange technically." Shiroro replied. "Anyways, may I continue?"

"Eeer, yeah, of course." Omnini nodded, albeit a bit ticked by his mother's reasoning.

"Thank you. Anyways, the Yellow Clan's founder, Cirara is the cousin of Aeyuyu, the Gold Clan founder." Shiroro replied.

"And the other 50 percent of the curse the Black clan gave them and the gold clan." Kuroro added.

Omnini gave a look to this as he admits, "Let's not bring this up again."

"Hey, look at her!" Omimi admitted as she looked to of founded the image of the Yellow Clan leader; a young yellow Keronian with a tadpole's face, a bright smile on her face with amber eyes. She looked to be wearing a Topaz yellow with white Chinese Dress with long socks and shoes with the human form seen but shown to be a bit embarrassed with her sides seen- the cut of her dress was at a her hips were seen near to the waist and shown …a bit more skin. "She looks awesome!"

"Why is she embarrassed as a human?" Shimomo asked.

"I bet she does- my turn to read it though." Omnini let out before reading the Inscription; "To the hero and one of the founders of the school of Andromeda; the Yellow fighter, Cirara. May her Descendants have the mindset to decipher their enemies from allies and cast aside what divides us." Omnini continued to look before to say, "It says here that the reason she was cursed along with it is because she used her mind and feminine appearance to decoy one of the Black Clan's leaders, but also was one of the people who convinced him to join forces with them. She was the one least effected by the Black Clan's Curse…unless climate is involved with her quick to get hot or cold. Wow."

"Wow indeed." Omimi replied surprised. "She really must have no shame. I mean, look at her human form- she's not wearing anything underneath that."

Omnini blushed. "Geez that's uh… you weren't kidding about the 'no shame' part but she seems a bit flustered by the angle."

"HAH! You're totally into girls with confidence- especially if they get enough of that to go around like that." Shiroro let out with Omnini flustered. "Ha! Oh man we should really get you a girlfriend. I wonder if Oriri's daughter is available? She seems like someone you'd have fun time with!"

"M-mom! I haven't seen her in a while… I think. And besides, I don't know where she is or what she looks like now. My head's all fuzzy…!"

"…Good point. Anyways!" Shiroro cleared her throat. "Continue."

"It also says here she also on board of having the Black Clan leader as a friend despite the curse she was given and a mother to a black clan male to have daughter. She is good friends with Aegigi- which is a really similar sounding name by the way." Omnini finished. "And the truth is she is actually modest about the whole curse- she just said that she just needs to be REALLY careful, especially in the cold."

"Anyways, there are multiple Fighting arenas that takes place in the fresh air like in the Green Courtyard outside with glass shutters to protect them from the rain. But this one here is the main Exam grounds you're going to be fighting in." The Medic replied before gesturing to a ramp leading up to the second floor. "And up there is a way to the Medical Office- because training accidents, foul play, and everything else happens here. Anything from Wardrobe malfunctions to even the occasional emergency."

"Wardrobe malfunctions?" The two let out.

"Remember Aeyuyu? The other half went to his cousin as well. Some can't live without underwear or clothes, some don't care of the stuff."

The two children two cringed in worry. "…Well crud." Omnini let out worried. "That's something to worry about."

"Hmmm hm." Omimi let out nervous.

"Relax, relax!" Shiroro assured the two as she patted the two's shoulders. "At least you got a mother who's actively doing her job, right?"

"...Heh- I guess that's true." Omnini replied. "So where's the next stop?"

"Where else? The Medical offices and then outside of the school to the Forest to the Black Forge." Shiroro replied.

Omnini and company returned to the Upstairs as the upper area lookedto be mostly violet with shades of pink, red and blue as Omimi admits, "Back in the medical hall, huh?"

"Yep; the Medic of the Color Heroes is actually that of a calm herbalist." Shiroro replied. "He's a total Zen master who cares not for material possessions but values his friends. See for yourself!"

Omnini gave a curious look to the stand of this one. It looked to be a Purple Keronian meditating with the impression of zone of calm behavior. He looked to have white hat with bits of red and blue markings on him- even in his human form which is a fighter's gigue with birds around. There's even a young boy sitting in front of him with a cheerful look. "Hmm…" Omnini let out before reading the inscription. "To the hero and one of the founders of the school of Andromeda; the Violet Buddha, Zedodo. May his Descendants have the calmness to know what they need and what they want achieve spiritual stability." Omnini gave a look as he read the inscription; "It says here that he's the one who taught all of the members the importance of finding the calm of the storm clarity, and finding that and said to fight with his bare hands; yet he often uses weapons to crazy expectations. No one knows much about him other than he received training he needed and yet he said he never needed the weapons unless necessary for he has a companion who can help him with that."

"Companion?" The two let out confused.

"It's a long story and reason- but it's said that the arte that he passed on was long forgotten- as it was not only a double edged sword, but dangerous as well to the user too." Shiroro replied. "The Owl with him is important- for what you ask? I can't say."

"And what about the boy in the front?" Omimi asked.

"It's said that that's Great Grandson- a boy named Akuku." Shiroro read.

"Well, that's just dandy." Omnini let out. "But why is this hall important?"

"It's mainly the necessities needed in life- hence why the health and other things are here. They cover good health, good communication, even singing lessons to the occasional anger management to learn how to channel your inner rage." Kuroro explained.

"…Singing lessons?" Omimi asked.

"I'll give a little tip. It relates to your growth and finding your own 'Song of the Heart.' But that's important to know when you got good friends and a reason to feel alive."

Shimomo gave a curious look. "…Hey, the boy looks like me." Shimomo commented.

"Right…" Omnini let out before noticing three Keronians nearby who looked crestfallen with Omnini noticing. "Wait… Sumumu?! Muzézé, and Yutata too!"

One of them looked to be a tadpole Keronian that's blue colored with purple eyes. This Keronian looked to have a white hat with violet waves with her symbol a Violet droplet. One of the Keronians- a red tadpole male with emerald green eyes, with a red version of the light symbol on his belly with a white hat. The other male is yellow tadpole with…yellow eyes. The yellow symbol looked to be a fire symbol with the hat a white shroud. "Omnini?" The first one- the blue one- asked. "Is that you?"

"Y-yeah." Omnini admitted- albeit a bit…reluctant. "H-how are you guys?"

"Ugh…Not good- we're having a bad day." The red one replied with a slump.

"Well, what are you guys doing?" Omnini asked.

"We seem to be having a block on our skills, you know?" The Yellow Keronian replied.

Omnini tilted his head before Kuroro admitted, "Have you asked your teacher about this? Combat is important but so is where your energy is best used as."

Omnini gave a look to this before to say, "Well you three are working as a team, right?"

"What about it?" The blue female Keronian asked.

"What's the block about? Can I ask what this is about?" Shimomo asked politely. "Yutata?"

The yellow Keronian looked to the others before nodding. "Well, thing is we want to do one thing but one of us wanted to do something else and another one of us wants to do something else. I wanted to do Curry, Muzézé wants to do soup, and Mususu wants to do Spaghetti with meat sauce."

"SUMUMU!" The red keronian shouted.

"…" Omnini gave a cautious look before to suggest, "…Well uh…are they all hot food? Muzézé, can you answered that?"

"Some are hot, some are cold. Those two wants to go all hot." The blue Keronian answered while rubbing her head. "I mean if we want to serve all hot food then you might as well open a diner but we need refreshments and sometimes someone wants a good chilly snack."

"And I keep telling you that the cold food shtick won't last if it were in winter!" Sumumu- the red one looked.

Muzézé looked angry. "Well, you want to know something? HOW ABOUT GO FUCK YOURSELF?!"

"WHOA! Let's not get wordy right now!" Omnini let out with Omimi and Shimomo shocked. "Seriously, five year old in the room."

"Well, what if you…work together in some way? Seriously. Muze's right, Sumumu this is a bit of a silly thing to get drawn in." Omimi commented.

"Well it doesn't work at all to have cold food since most of us to have warm goods." The red tadpole replied.

"…And you're stubborn as an ox." Muzézé replied with a snarky tone.

Omimi sighed before to say, "Sumumu, are you seriously being an idiot?"

"No…he just can't make cold foods to save his life because he's a fire elemental." Yutata replied with a look.

Sumumu rose his finger at him…before he noticed something and gave a bored look. "No, YOU'RE the fire element. I'm the light element."

"Still doesn't mean you can't make cold stuff." Yutata replied with Sumumu giving a bit of an annoyed growl.

Omnini sighed before Muzézé noticed something. "What are you guys doing here anyways?"

"We're going to do the Entrance Exam and get into the school!" Omimi replied happy.

The three looked to each other as Sumumu admits, "The two of you? How'd you get recommended to the school?"

"Well look at their parents; it would've been easy for them!" Yutata commented with a light elbow to his friend's arm. "Their parents work at the school."

"Good luck- you'll need a C Rank across the board to get in. The 'ranks' go from E ranks to D, to C, to B to A and then to S rank in three different tests. If you get E ranks in all you pretty much get an F rank as in you… effing suck. E rank is zero points. Then it goes to D rank which is one point, C rank is two points, B rank is three points, A rank is four, and S rank is five points. Your Final Grades is like this.. 1 and 2 points total is E Rank, 3 to 5 points is D rank, 6 to 8 points is C Rank, 9 to 11 points is B rank, 12 to 14 points is A rank, and getting all S ranks qualifies you to gain the 'Star' Rank."

"Geez…" Omnini let out with a look.

"Well at least you getting the tour." The blue female replied before feathering Omimi's head. "Anyways don't let our squabbles bother your tour around the school, okay?"

"Okay!" Omimi nodded with a smile.

"Later, tatter!" Muzézé let out with the three soon leaving.

"…You know, if it weren't for you pointing out an assignment before when I worked with those three… I think something else would've happened." Omnini let out.

"Yeah- probably true." Shiroro nodded. "You felt ashamed about what happened and distanced yourself from those three, even though you owe up to that mistake."

"…Hm." Omnini let out thinking before looking to the three.

The four soon looked to be walking to the forested region nearby and looked to be at the edge as Omnini admits, "What's this forest here?"

"Well this is the last one; while the seven colors are covered plus the white, now we cover the black. Unlike the others that are shown within the colors, this is actually shown outside here; that's it over there." The Nurse soon pointed to a Heroic image which is shown in the protected casing where it shows a black Keronian who looks onward with soft red reptilian eyes with and the Ying symbol on it; a mark for balance. However, he looked rather serious as a human form as he looked down as if giving an imposing look before showing a large 'shadow' behind him while carrying a stone in his necklace. "Whoa…who or what is this guy?" Omimi asked.

"The Heroic Shadow, Rebobo." Kuroro let out. "On the surface, he may seem like a gentle fellow and often teases people, but underneath he's imposing, intimidating and can carry quite the mean streak. To his friends though, he's gentle and often protects his friends, but often when he's trying to get a laugh outta anyone. But to his enemies harming his friends, he's quite literally the most scariest to them. But before he became an ally to their friends…he was an enemy or rival."

"…How do you know this?" Omnini asked.

"Simply put, that was a story your grandfather, Nagaga told me about." Kuroro let out. "Black represents a form of fear that we carry; we mask ourselves to protect ourselves. We fight for when we need to live we fight –but also live for those we want to fight for. When we fail, it's a desire to become even stronger. But should the desire become too strong, it swallows us." Kuroro explained. "Darkness helps materialize the presence from our soul that becomes an extension of ourselves and often gives a presence of power. Extending beyond ourselves, and if others are not strong enough…malevolence can consume them to become hellions."

"…" Omnini gave a look. "What are you talking about?"

"Weapons and a form of presence we can give." Kuroro replied. "A Kind of presence given our upbringing, knowledge, mannerisms, and among other things accounted. Even Aegigi can't help but to waver at that- even feeling fear to an extreme. Fear can cripple a person, show how strong we can really be in the face of it." He looked to the forest. "And you're going to have to go into that forest to acquire materials to make your weapons."

"Uhhh… W-wait, why do we have to do that- we technically have the swords, right?" Omnini asked.

"First off- the swords are meant to be a pair- to be wielded by one person." Kuroro let out. "Second… you have to go in there as part of your initiative to attain the materials to create your dream weapon or weapons. Rebobo wanted to see those 'good' people who want to protect their dreams. But they often are genuinely threatened by themselves or someone else. This forest is sort of representation of this. The Forest is mostly covered in black, but there is light that seeps through. And while we may bathe in light, there are things that hide in sight."

Omnini looked to the location as he admits, "…Talk about fierce. Having to make determination and having to test your weapons against the envoy of darkness… sometimes peace can be used as a weapon itself, right?"

"That's right- anything can be used as a weapon- but you can grant them mercy. But some people forget that." Kuroro let out. "Because of the kindness of his friends, the reason why he did so is because he smelled the fear off of them and often did it to see if they can overcome their own fear time and time again that someone close to him brings up. This is place is supposed to represent their home by another name- The Forest of Balance for a reason."

"…" Omimi gave a look up to the forest with her looking to the image again and reading the inscription: "To the hero and one of the founders of the school of Andromeda; The Enigmatic Heroic Shadow, Rebobo. May his descendants protect the things that matter to them the most and never falter in their beliefs!" Omimi soon read and immediately had a brightened up face with a big smile. "Awwww! Rebobo is said to fallen in love with a girl in a blue clan but…was chosen to be later. He said that he had each a bond with his friends and teachers- with Aegigi it's more or less respect to each other, while despite the rocky start and curse. He is said to fallen in love with a girl but flustered when nudity and why he lost the challenge to Aeyuyu before his twin sister had enacted the curse."

"Twin sister?" Omnini blinked.

"Flip the panel, but uh…you may want to prepare yourself mentally." Kuroro let out.

Omnini flipped the picture before a new Keronian was seen with Omnini quickly yelping and covered his eyes. It was mostly a white Keronian with black skin where the belly and mouth is- with red shifty eyes. She has the Yang symbol and looked more like a prankster. Her human form looked really skimpy- she's only wearing a single black short dress and she looked like nothing else save the shoes. But like her brother she had a large shadow as a silhouette. "What is- she's wearing nothing but THAT?!" Omnini sputtered.

"She isn't known as the Dark Temptress without a reason." Shiroro replied. "This is Rajaja. Unlike her visibly kind brother, she's often known to cause trouble. She mischievous, pinpoint and often finds the flaws in people she has dirt on. She often dress to be alluring- bringing out the lust in people or embarrassment, and often gives 'curses' that makes them stronger but has nasty side effects. She even toys with the men in the group who isn't her brother. But the odd thing is…she's smart enough not to be lured. Her brother is smart enough to not fall for it. She usually digs into people and try to find anything. She is the one who sees beyond darkness- into their hearts. But like her brother, Zurara and her saw the good in her; her power saw who the people she could trust go for and the people she struggles with she resorts to tempting them. But it's said here that she's different as she wanted to mate with women but toys with men." "…So she sees the bad things in people- what they're afraid of…" Omnini let out. "And what they're hiding before she decides to trust them."

"…And she's bisexual, learning towards homosexual." Omimi gave a look.

"Hm." Shiroro nodded.

Omnini gave a look as he added, giving a blushing cringe at the image of her human form before he read the plaque: "To the hero and one of the founders of the school of Andromeda; The Dark Temptress, Rajaja. May her Descendants have the determination to conquer their inner doubts and fears and embrace all fortunes within their heart to emerge stronger than their opponents despite their faults."

"It's said here that she also pointed out the flaws of Aegigi, Celala, Risusu and other people and also is perverted in some extent which startled the girls. Back when they were their enemy, they often shows nasty attacks and things that make them see fear, even cursing the two family members as they felt incredibly modest or weak in some extent. But when Zurara reached out to them… they eventually joined them. Rebobo was the first to join, but Rajaja was harder to convince, but she slowly but surely helped them in another threat to them before coming friends." Omimi read. "And it says here that she married a girl named…Sena… I can't really read that."

"Wow…" Omnini replied intrigued. "Just wow."

"But still…Wait just to be sure…Mididi married Aurara, Risusu married someone in the indigo clan, Rebobo was shut down, Rajaja married a girl…what about the other 6?" Omimi asked.

"…Wow; are you that curious?" Shiroro asked with a happy look with Omimi nodding. "Well… Aegigi and Aeyuyu married and had a cute a little daughter. But when she was 11 years old…"

"..Oh no- this is going to be one of the times that something happened to Silver and gold, right?" Omnini asked with a surprised look.

"Sort of…but young knights went on a journey, and when they came back they, the two parents and their child disappeared from legend." Shiroro replied. "But when they left on a journey and until they came, Zurara took care of her as a substitute sister. But their journey left her isolated and alone- dealing with discrimination of being a faunus. Wanting to find out why they went on the journey and wanted to experience it herself, she followed them, wanting to know the answer and show their tale with her artistic talents…"

"Well, what happened to her?" Omimi replied.

Shiroro nodded. "Although the daughter wanted to know what happened, she was kept there until she left." She looked to the image of Rebobo. "Some say that she went with the Knights, other say she departed early to check on them with Rebobo's help. But when they founded them, a Terrible tragedy unfolded on a world they helped limit the damage on. And eventually, to protect a particular location, all three they decide to lock themselves within a crystal, keeping something protected and she joined them afterwards not to just be with them, but to avoid any more discrimination."

"Huh…It must've been awful for someone to grow up with being a faunus." Omimi replied down.

"…Yeah. I'll be honest when what happened with the tiger when we were younger, I thought you may of died. But…seeing you guys alive and okay when we went with Grandma and Grandpa, …I think I fainted." Omnini replied.

"You did actually afterwards you were so glad that we were okay that you practically were clinging to us." Shiroro commented with a smile.

Omnini gave a blush to that. "Well, what did you expect? I was only 6 years old at the time. That kind of separation can be traumatizing to a kid. But…you helped eased that, you know?"

"Eheh- I see!" Shiroro replied. "Anyways, that's the tour of the school grounds!"

"That was actually pretty good." Omnini let out. "Learning about the people and the past of energy wielders, but… what's important to the people- but why is it important though?"

"Well, you'll figure it out. But that said, there was something that was once hidden in a memorial of the school; but…that was a long time ago." Shiroro replied. "But that said, we picked a good time- they're letting the kids out by now- we just need to do our reports for today and we'll be ready to go home and begin your training!"

The two gave bored looks. "Yaaaay." The two let out in a quiet dispirit.

"…Hey, Kuroro? Why don't you take Omimi and go on ahead? I want to talk with Omnini and Shimomo about something." Shiroro asked politely.

"Hm? Alright then." Kuroro let out with Omimi tilting her head.

As the two left, Shiroro soon gave a bit of a curious look before to say before covering Shimomo's ears, "So…anyone peek your interest lately?"

"WHAT?! No! No one recently!" Omnini replied frantically. "Why do you mention that?! Why did you even say that aloud?"

"I know you had your eye on Tentoto recently- mostly because you saw what's under that blue ski-"

"MOM! I seriously don't need to talk about this with you!" Omnini interrupted his mother with a huge blush. "Seriously- and I wish I didn't share that with you; especially since what happened afterwards."

"You're lucky her father didn't press charges considering that it was an accident." Shiroro replied. "Besides, at least you offered to take her back her after she landed her bare butt into the poison ivy."

"Yeeeah…" Omnini replied awkward. "But seriously, mom, why are you pushing me to find a date? I-I have no reason to start right now. And if you suggest Tentoto you bet that both me AND her dad will be on the same as we both will have our objections."

"Eheh- come on. Ivovo's a bit overprotective but he wouldn't do this to his friends or our children- he'll just assign hard missions for you as penance to what happened. I bet after this mission, I assure you that he'll calm down." Shiroro replied. "Especially since his sister can help."

"Or have one more mission to make sure we learned our lesson." Omnini commented with a low look.

"Omnini, calm down." Shiroro replied. "Besides, I'm sure there's a woman for you out there; after all, I do know you used to write to your friend a lot until a few months back."

"I-I do?" Omnini blinked.

"But right now you gotta think about your options in school- both in community and friendship…also on what classes you're taking." Shiroro replied as she uncovered Shimomo's ears.

"Wait, I have to choose my classes?" Omnini questioned again.

"What, you didn't know on what you wanted?" Shiroro replied with her own question. "Think about it. You have to take in account on what you wanted to take and take it at your own pace. Everyone starts studies of different things at different times- which is why this school is adaptive and one of the best; everyone starts at different intervals. We have common educations and specialized ones in between your training with energy. That's also why the Yellow Arena is set up as well; it serves as a point where you test your skills in the arena and see how you developed your strategies and combat skills."

Omnini looked to his mother before he soon gave a nod. "Got it."

Shiroro gave a happy nod before to say, "That said… Omnini your best learning style is probably auditory with others."

"…Auditory?" Omnini asked.

"Well, think of this way." Shiroro replied before to prepare a weapon- a short sword with a white hue to the blade with a blue handle before she prepared to swing. "Star Stroke!" He sword scratched against the ground before launching a projectile that goes against the ground.

Omnini looked surprised. "So…that was an arte?"

"Yep. So…tell me- what do you remember the most from the attack first hand?"

"Well, the name of it you called out- Star Stroke." Omnini replied. "Other than that you swung your sword and when it gone against the ground it send out a blue bolt."

"Hmmm… okay then. Why don't you try something like this?" Shiroro replied. "The move I want you to perform will have you swing your sword upwards, and when you do, imagine your energy being flung off it into a projectile."

Omnini gave a look to this before he soon did as instructed –however, when the energy was launched off- it turned from black to green as it soon dissipates after a short distance. "Whoa!" Omnini gave a look to this before he soon performed it again a few times. "…That is Cool!"

"That IS cool!" Shimomo let out happy as he wagged his tail.

"That's Azure Edge, only it's green in color." Shiroro explained. "That's how it works and it looks like."

"…How come I know this?" Omnini asked.

"Huh?"

"How did I just…learn this all of a sudden?" Omnini asked. "And after the way you taught me."

"Well, like I said- we all have different ways of learning artes." Shiroro explained. "It's just that we energy users have a habit of picking up on skills and techniques others can use more easily than others. Azure Edge is just one of them."

"…So I just learned Azure Edge like that." Omnini replied, snapping his fingers at 'like that.' "…Is there anyway of strengthening it further?"

"Continuous use of it, I'd say." Shiroro replied. "But remember it costs energy to utilize." She soon approached Omnini and admitted, "Here, let me help you something."

She soon placed her thumb on Omnini's forehead as –Mysteries within the Eternal Mind- plays. Omnini looked confused before it soon shows a form of sphere that hovers out in front of him as he looked at it. It was a black lucid sphere with his symbol on it. "Whoa… What in the world is this?"

"Pretty…!" Shimomo let out amused.

"This is the Elemental Connection Knowledge and Observation Sphere, used into learn techniques or empowering the person who summoned it. Anything related to energy- Energy users or Elementals- uses this 'System Arte' to see what they can use." Shiroro let out. "Better known as the E.C.K.O. (ECKO or Echo) Sphere."

"…Uh, remove the O and it sounds like 'Exsphere.'" Omnini commented.

"I'm not the ones who invented the name. Basically it's a sphere you generate that gauges the following your individual progress through what elements you unlocked, as well as connectivity to the person and the artes you learned based on observations through friends or foes and use it yourself." The nurse explained. "For the last part, it's mimicry at its finest."

"Aha…" The male admitted skeptical. "How does this work?"

"Heheh… it's simple really." Shiroro soon showed a screen for Omnini to access which showed eight divisions based on eight elements. "Each of the areas have your elemental property; Fire, Ice, Water, Lightning, Wind, Earth, Light and Darkness. Each of the elements here are the basic ones but each of them has different 'paths' of elements you can take with elemental properties; while it's important to embrace all the elementals you can, you gotta sometimes work with what's best with your skill set. But there is a Key to access other Artes despite limitations."

"Uh…Key?" Omnini asked.

"Of course!" Shiroro replied before tapping the elemental screen showing her E.C.K.O. Sphere- or spheres in this case as it shows a white one alongside a blue one; and they appear over Omnini's electric one, and a white one with Omnini confused before it was seen creating form of 'ghost' on the map. "By combining the ECKO-spheres, we can essentially share knowledge of artes and skills if we are able to access the artes. And if it's applicable…" Shiroro's sphere soon shrinks before several 'Dots' appeared on Omnini's Sphere. "Ta-dah! Because our Spheres overlapped and we got a reaction, I can show you what artes you can learn that sphere."

"Hey, I've been meaning to ask; how come you got two?" Omnini asked.

Shiroro giggled. "It's elements of course. And we can have more than one to a max of four, (barring Restriction lifts when certain conditions are met.)" She added the last part quickly before continuing. "As you fight and grow, you'll gain more access to your powers. As for how? You'll find out… eventually! Now let's see what you can learn from me." Shiroro soon moved the sphere before 'clicking' a sphere and moving a bout and noticing something. "Ooooh, you can learn Havoc Strike and Raining Fangs as well as Stamina and Spirit skills!"

"…That's an interesting choice." Omnini let out intrigued.

"Okay, what arte do you want to learn and what skill?" Shiroro asked.

"Wha?" Omnini let out taken off guard. "Wait, NOW?!"

"I wanna learn!" Shimomo said with his hand raised.

Boring Tutorial explanation begins again!

The ECKO Sphere is the mechanic with the taken upon the Allium Orb System with a stronger emphasis on nurturing friendship between allies to learn new artes and skills as well as the Blue mage's abilities. As you fight alongside allies your bonds with allies will grow and you'll be able to copy techniques from them. Just remember what attacks you can use based on what you can use.

"Yes, now! Think about what arte you wanna learn first from me!" Shiroro let out. "First pick an arte you want to learn; Both of them are aerial attacks."

"Uh okay, uh…" Omnini gave a bit of thought before nodding. "I'll go with this one." He clicks the Raining Fangs arte. "That one looks cool."

"Awesome! Now…" Shiroro soon opened the screen further to show a 'Screen' with numbers about. "Alright it says here that we need a total of Level 5 Connection for you to learn the arte through a total of 199 Connection points. We already got 100 so far, so…"

"Connection Points?" Omnini asked.

"It's the amount of points we share; it validates how much points we have with one another and the importance of our bonds- MUCH better known as Affinity Points." Shiroro explained. "Bond levels are dependent on how much channeled into it. "Since you and I cooperate well with one another, I was able to teach you Azure Edge."

"…That's a weird mechanic to focus on." Omnini let out.

"Well it showcases how well we can utilize Link Artes; so imagine if you were able to learn artes from Omimi with your bonds!" Shiroro explained. "But…that's if they share a similar weapon to you. Kind of a weird mechanic to think about but yeah. But once you learn the arte, it's yours to keep- and people can learn it too if it's affiliated."

"…Oookay then- swords then." Omnini let out thinking. "So it can chain together so we can eventually learn a lot of artes."

"Eeeyep." Shiroro nodded. "That said, nice choice. Anyways let's discuss skills then."

"Skills?" Omnini asked.

"Skills are just as important as Artes as learning them will enable you to learn important skills to survive in combat." Shiroro explained. "It's thanks to the E.C.K.O. Sphere that we're able to survive in combat and learn techniques and skills on the road ahead."

"Uhhhh-huh." Omnini let out curious.

"Skills are learned the same way as artes; but unlike Artes, we have to attach them to our person." Shiroro instructed.

Author's Note: Everyone knows what skills are; though as you would expect from the Tales of Series, skills are self-explanatory- these little tidbits you can learn to make combat a breeze or comboing more easier.

"So essentially we can learn the same way and can attach them with some sort of point thing." Omnini let out.

"Yep; so what skill do you want to learn first? Stamina increases your stamina in combat before you get knocked out. Spirit raises Energy reserves based on a percentage allowing you to use more artes and attacks in combat." Shiroro let out.

"I'm feeling Spirit today. Let's go with Spirit." Omnini let out.

Shiroro nodded before spot is selected before it flashed and it went into Omnini. "Oh, look at that- you're at the level to gain it and now you learned it- easy as that!" She nodded before she said, "And like that, the lesson on your ECKO Sphere is over…almost!"

"Wait, there's one more?" Omnini asked.

"Well I know you noticed it already; but there are more pages to this. What artes you saw, what friends you made, what abilities you have, all sorts of stuff. The Element spheres here you focus on- you have here is known as the 'First Sphere' or your First Element. When you develop the sphere or grow spiritually enough, it'll expand into a second sphere or Second element. But sometimes your sphere can end up dividing or combining. Each of the spheres directs to you a 'branch' to each of your abilities. Sometimes you form it when you learn new techniques or gain new weapon techniques." Shiroro replied as she walked about. "But for those who can master two spheres and unlock your third one and eventually your fourth one… well, that's a skillful note for another day to those who mastered the knowledge of techniques."

"…Huh. So there's more to this road then." Omnini let out curious.

"Mmmhm!" Shiroro replied before feathering Omnini's head. "And me and Kuroro almost mastered our two elemental spheres and waiting for our third elements to appear."

"So how does it develop?"

"Well for one you'll have to foster bonds with your friends and family like you're doing right now and grow as a person. Standing around and talking is a good way to start. As you continue to foster them you'll soon realize that you'll have to bond with them as friends." Shiroro replied. "When you discover more of your friends and family, you'll find a way to deepen your bond and expand what you can learn from them further and further!" Shiroro looked around before to whisper, "Me and Kuroro are X ranked in Bonds with one another And that's Level 75."

"Uh, what's the level I can reach with someone?" Omnini asked.

"Well...for total strangers, about D rank. Acquaintances and squabbling siblings, level 20. And Level 20 is considered the 'C' Rank. Friends and good siblings level 30. Brothers in arms, level 40. That's considered 'B' Rank. Family-like friends and close siblings, Level 50. Best Friends and siblings with level 55, with their Rank considered A Rank. And with only girls and boys (or same sex if you swing that way) going to the marriage or sex can Level 60 is those with deep relationship with compatible notices after marriage- S Rank; Level 65 is S+ rank, Level 70 is S++ and Level 75 is the highest you can go; the couple who knows each other the best and stays with each other- undying loyalty. That's the X Rank."

"Huh…" Omnini let out intrigued. "Now is that everything?"

Shiroro nodded with her giving a nod. She looked a bit serious before to say, "You definitely have a good intentions. But, listen well Omnini- if you really want to become stronger, start with yourself and with your current friends and family." She gave a soft smile before to say, "Improving one's self and improving your relations is an important part of growing up. It's what I've been telling you for years. And here you are with little friends because you don't want to make a mistake, without being aroused by accidents involving nudity, or otherwise being a nervous guy."

Omnini looked a bit embarrassed as he admits, "W-well… the tension bit was because I accidently saw Tentoto….well-"

"I know, you told me the story. Sucks about the broken elastic bit." Shiroro replied with a look. "Good thing you learned about where babies came from, am I right?"

"I think Tentoto is more mortified I saw up her skirt and the elastic to her thing by accident…" Omnini looked really red in the face.

"Okay, I think stopping you here before you go into a mad fluster is a good idea." Shiroro replied as she advanced up to Omnini and patted his head to help him calm down. "I get it. But that said, you should try to build up relations. You'd be surprised at how much friends can back you up. You just gotta believe in yourself, your connections and your memories, that's all."

"Uh…right." Omnini nodded.

"That includes you too Shimomo. Try to remember that."

"Okay!" Shimomo nodded with a hand raised.

It wasn't long until Omimi and Kuroro soon returned as Omimi called out, "We're back!"

"So what did tell you about?" Omnini asked.

"Well, he told about E.C.K.O. Sphere the importance of connections and all that jazz." Omimi replied. "But uh-"

"I told Omimi about her fear a bit and I told her that if she wants to swim, she can. But if she feels nervous she can at least swim alone there." Kuroro let out. "The School has their own swimsuits, but I told her that as long as they cover enough of the Swimsuit regions, then it's also BYOSS- bring your own Swim Suit."

Omnini looked surprised. "Uh-"

"Basically there are those sexy swimsuits that cover very little and those that have bad structure to them; the school doesn't tolerate that so…that's why." Shiroro replied. "That said! Omimi?"

"Uh…I don't know- I mean, I do want to learn how to swim, but…" Omimi looked embarrassed. "I uh…don't want another incident to happen again."

"Don't worry your pretty little head about it!" Shiroro replied. "When you need to swim, you'll need to swim and you'll be fine. It's been years since what happened- you're in better control of yourself."

"Err…" Omimi looked a bit fidgety.

Omnini sighed. "Well, me and Omimi don't have any friends from the old school, and with you two here, transitioning to a new school will help out." He admitted.

"But...it would also help that we knew anyone going to be transferring to the school too." Omimi let out.

"…" The two gave a curious look to this. "That's actually a fairly good point." Shiroro let out.

"Shiroro you can't possibly-"

"He's an old friend of ours and last time I checked it was his father who helped took care of us until we were better. We didn't put ourselves in arduous studying and training for the last 9 years for nothing." Shiroro said to Kuroro. "Besides, Tentoto could take some lessons and I've been working hard."

"…Ooooh boy." Kuroro let out. "Alright- I'll contact him. But he might pull rank."

"And you can always ask your dad." Shiroro commented.

"And he might decline." Kuroro replied with a stern look.

"…Just try please." Shiroro insisted with a bored look.

"Ugh- fine." Kuroro replied as he walked off with a phone in hand he pulled from his hat.

"So is the Tour over yet?" Omnini asked.

"Yeah it is- but now begins the training, alright?" Shiroro replied. "By the time this is over, you two will be showing some serious firepower that you two are capable of."

The two gave nervous looks as Omimi admits, "This is going to be weird."

"Oh come on- not the worst thing to be trained in." Shiroro replied. "But trust us… You'll be ready by next Monday at the earliest, Friday at the latest.

The two gave beady little eyes to that.

At an unknown location…

A woman was seen looking into the world from a reflection in the water- there she sees Omnini and Omimi struggling a bit with their trials with the woman giving a look under her hood with black hair seen tied in a braid. "It looks like they're taking their first steps into their path… But now what they need is the friends and power to see it through… but that's up to their drive."

The woman soon looked down at a pool with a Fire to her eyes as it soon showed what's below in the water's reflection… the Andromeda Square… But it then flickered to show a Castle where the Academy stands.

"The pieces are there… even if it's been modernized to what it is now."

-End of Prologue-

Next time:
A Mass introduction! Many people show up the day of Omnini and Omimi's Entrance exam spying on them with Omnini and Omimi entering the school on the Monday of the following week. But one of the students there seems to know Omnini and Omimi…and the other is having issues of her own before being wrapped up in a small reunion. But…Omnini and Omimi's memory has holes in it.

Chapter 1: Encounters
Alternate Title: The Friends the Two Met now…and Forgotten Before