Chapter one: Everything off in Motion

"Welcome young hunters" the man at the podium says. I forgot who he was, even though I talked to him a few days ago. "I am your leader, Lowe. We are the demon hunters of Elrios, keeping peace and cleansing the world of demons." Can we really do all that? "You all have been picked due to your skills and ability to survive. I will now have my assistant, Lime, announce the squad captains." Lowe steps away from the podium as the one known as Lime goes to it.

"Hello everyone and congratulations on becoming a demon hunter! Now, for squad one's captain is…" Some of the hunters start talking, throwing my attention of Lime.

One with long blonde hair thinks aloud. "I wonder which squad I'll be put in."

"I do too. I also wonder who the squad captains will be" the red headed girl next to him says.

"The squad three's captain is… Elesis. Please come up."

"Huh? M-me?" So she's Elesis.

"I guess that answers part of your question. Congrats" the one with blonde hair says as Elesis gets up and walks to the podium.

"Squad two's captain is…" more hunters start talking over Lime again.

"So, what squad do you think you're going into?" a voice says behind me. They just don't stop.

"I do not know. Hopefully, it is one that is not much of a hassle" another says.

"Well, it might be a hassle because you'll most likely become a captain."

"I doubt that. While I may be considered useful, there are also those who possess great strength."

"Squad six's captain is… Crygin" Lime announces. The boy sitting next to me stands up and walks to the podium. Wonder if I'll be appointed captain… Lime goes on with the remaining squad captains. I somewhat pay attention, but not completely. Maybe I was called up as a captain, or maybe not. "I will now announce the members of each squad. For squad one…"

"Oh my Gods. I hope I'm picked for squad six. That Crygin guy looks SUUPER cool" a girl beside me says. She continues on with another girl, making conversation about Crygin, completely ignoring the other squad's members.

"Squad three… Sarah-"

"NO! WHY?! I WANTED SQUAD SIX!" Now that girl spazzing out. I awkwardly look at her, including other hunters. Her rage subsides and she slowly walks to the podium.

"That was… awkward" comes out of me.

"Tell me about it" the blonde haired boy says to me. Guessing he wants to make conversation. "It came out of nowhere."

"Yeah, all for a boy." We chuckle.

"I'm Chung; it's nice to meet you."

"Reiku, and same here." We shake hands then look back at Lime.

"-shima, Chung, Reiku" is what I hear. Well, seems I'm a member. I stand up and and so does Chung.

"Seems we're in the same squad. Well then, let's go" he says. I nod and head for the podium. Lime points to a door and we go through it. A man waits in the center of the room, guessing that's our captain.

"Hello all and welcome to squad five. I am your captain, Kuro. Now follow and I'll show you a very special place" Captain Kuro says. We nod and follow him to another room which looks like a basic meeting room.

"This place isn't so bad. I could get used to it" a male hunter says in front of me. I guess it's alright. Something I'll probably get used to as well.

"Okay everyone, take a seat and I'll discuss a few things with you." We each take a seat. I sit in the middle with Chung. "So, where do I start? Oh, right. This is where we'll meet up on a daily basis unless told otherwise. You'll all come in and we'll start once everyone is here. Now for our role; we of squad five, along with squads three, six and seven, are responsible for taking on high ranked demons. Now, if for some reason, we are to be paired up with another squad for a mission, I want you to act appropriate and respect to them. Though now that I think about it, I really don't have to tell to you how to act in front of them since y'all should know, but oh well. What else is there…"He is cut off by the sound of a girl yelling down the hall. We all turn to the door to see s girl being pulled by Captain Elesis. "Is… something wrong?"

"Yes, sadly. You see, we sort of ran out of room in squad three and was wondering if you or the other squads were willing to add another member" Captain Elesis says. I recognize that girl in her hands. That's the girl who spazzed out cause she couldn't join squad six. And they're trying to dump her in here… great…

"I suppose we could take another member." I want to just stand up now and scream 'no' at that, but nah, I'm sure I can tolerate her. She sighs and sits in the seat next to mine. …Why? "Do you at least have the paper for her room?" Elesis pulls a folded piece of paper out of her pocket and hands it to Captain Kuro then walks out. "Anyways, to end this meeting short, I want you all to come up and take the paper with your name on it. That'll tell you where your room is as well as some other important things to know." We all go up and get our paper. Mine was the fifth one going left to right. As soon as I got it, I left out and followed where it told me. Guess I'll have to get used to this as well.

~Elsewhere… ?'s pov~

"So it seems the hunters have begun to form again. Well then, better report this back to the boss" I say to myself. I jump off of the castle and put my hand out forward, creating a portal. Walking into it, I'm instantly transported back into our hideout.

"Ah, you're back. Find out any useful information?" One of the demons asks me.

I nod. "Plenty enough for us to take action. They have started to form again." The demon gasps.

"Better go tell the boss then before they begin." I nod again then walk to the staircase leading to the two giant doors. Then I knock on the door.

"You may enter" I hear. I push the doors open and immediately see his glowing red eyes from afar. I bow quickly, showing my respect. "What is it?"

"I come with important news. The hunters have begun moving again" I reply. I stand up straight and look at him.

"I see. Well, I do believe it is now time to start our assault on them. First, however, we need our sources. Get in touch with Raven in the Altar. I'll send someone in order to provide backup for the Feita soldiers."

"Understood." I bow once more and leave, closing the giant doors behind me. Now to go and get Raven.

~The next day back at the hunter's base. Elesis' pov~

I'm sitting at my desk, waiting for the documents to be delivered. The question rings in my head though; why? Why was I picked to be a captain? I couldn't even save him… "Captain Elesis?" I shake my head, clearing my thoughts and focusing back on reality. One of squad two's member's stands in front of me. "Here are your documents."

"Thank you" I say as she hands them to me. She nods and stands there. Opening it up, I see the word 'Rescue' as the title. I pull the whole sheet out and look at the rest of the paper. 'Squad five member Sarah has been reported missing since early this morning. It was said that she's been spotted meeting a few strangers near the Bethagara falls. We need squads three and five to go investigate those areas and bring her back.' It's only been a day and someone's gone missing? I sigh… "Please go tell Lowe that squad three will be moving out shortly."

"Yes captain." She bows and walks out. What was this girl thinking?

~Reiku's pov~

So we got called to our meeting room early today, but why? I sigh as I sit down in the same seat from yesterday. Chung, already sitting down, greets me. I look around and see everyone here, but that Sarah girl. "Hello squad, sorry for the meeting being so early, but it's very important" Captain Kuro says. I look back at him to see him holding a piece of paper. "It would seem one of our own has gone missing near the Bethagara falls. No word on why she left, but that doesn't matter now. What does is the fact that we need to get her back. I want all of you to get set and meet up with squads three in the mission briefing room." We nod and I stand up. I'm already prepared so I go straight for the mission briefing room. Upon arriving, I already see most of squad three. Shortly after my arrival, more of my squad walks in. Soon, all members make it in.

"Alright squads, let's make this quick" Captain Elesis starts. "Sarah of squad five has gone missing as of today and we're gathered here to bring her back. Now, it goes like this; since there are two squads, we'll use that as our two groups. My squad will check Leikiki Lake while squad five checks Toretugera Canyon. If one of our squads finds the girl, that squad is to immediately inform the other squad of such and follow direct orders from their Captain. Any questions?" She looks around, seeing no one with their hands up. "That is all then. Let's go." We all stand up, grabbing our weapons, and head out.

End of Chapter 1