A/N I've been throwin' ideas around and this one stuck. I'm also thinking of a LOL X FoZ, with Shyvana replacing Flame and Kassadim replacing Saito and Malzahar replacing Myzorntium (is that spelt right?). ANYWAY, enough of me, ONWARDS!
Disclaimer. . . I own nothing of FoZ. . . As much as I wished. . .
Louise was confused, she seemed to have summoned two familiars or so it seemed, however, one look at the figure looming in the crater said that he was no ordinary familiar, and she hasn't laid her eyes on the second one, she was too scared of the first one. Professor Colbert was quick to try to diffuse the situation,"I'd like to ask who you might be and who do you refer to as your master?"
The beast-spirit-thingy hesitated, then looked down, before looking up again and replying, "I will not disclose his true name, for not even his father knows it and it makes it easy for others to control him. . . but I will reveal my name! I am Gorus, the first summon and familiar of my master and friend!"
Most of the students gasped. . . Louise had summoned a mage and his familiar! How scandalous! This however left the Zero in great distress. If she summoned a mage, she could bring shame and war to her whole family! What is she going to do? Her answer came with the groan as the mage stood up and looked around. The first thing that came to mind was the dark and ominous appearance left by his staff and cloak, however, when he began looking around she caught a glimpse of jet black hair and sharp blue eyes. His skin was pale, like he's seen a ghost or something, like the thing standing next to him. That thing looked like it could tear them all to shreds if his master deemed it so. It was probably seven feet tall, had a black cloak with chains all over it. Its eyes were somewhat dim, but ominous, while the claws and the lack of feet only added to his threatening appearance. The thing looked like it was going to speak when he stopped, then looked at his master. "You want me to do what!?" it screeched, "But they aren't worthy of your power and…" it stopped again, " Fine!" Everyone was wondering what happened, they didn't hear a peep from the mage. The thing, turned then seemed to take in a breath. . . "My master is unfortunately mute, so he can not speak to you directly, however, he wishes to send his greetings as well as apologies for the mess he left behind," it said gesturing to the massive crater behind him, " he also wishes to speak to whoever brought him here. . . " it seemed to hesitate, " In peace and as equals to figure out our future actions."
Colbert, among others, was relieved that the mage was civilized enough to speak to them instead of hurling around claims of superiority like he knew others would. Then he took a moment to remember that he was a mute and also couldn't gauge his age. The mage seemed to hold on to his stick like an elderly man, but his step and movements were like that of a younger man, if that's what he was. However, the mage stopped, then took off his hood. He was very young, though his eyes said differently. They were eyes that seemed to be several centuries older. The mage gestured his staff towards Colbert as if to say lead on. Colbert first turned to address his students, "Students, you have the rest of the day off to get to know your familiars," then he turned to Louise, " Ummm, Louise, please follow me so we can sort this issue out."
Louise simply nodded and followed behind him while keeping a wary eye out for the mage's familiar. She didn't dare give the impression that what she summoned was worthless, otherwise, she might know how those claws feel going through her heart. To say she was worried was an understatement. She summoned a mage, and if the familiar is anything to go by. . . he isn't a weak one. He does seem kind so she was hoping that they would reach a sort of compromise. As she walked she would steal glances at both the mage and his familiar. The mage on the other hand was ecstatic, excited to finally be free from his control-freak father, however he was aware that this place ran on magic as well and that he may be ostracized for his magic. His friend (the Shade) didn't take it the same way. It was angry that his friend and master would once again surrender himself to lesser mages. It sensed the power that the mages had and the only ones that are even thought to be comparable were the two mages leading them, with the girl being a smidge stronger. That didn't matter to it, it wanted a better life for its master and friend, he deserved as much since he was forced to uptake this dark magic. All thoughts slowed when they reached the large stone tower in the center of the… Complex? No, it seems more like a school. . . that's what the shade was guessing. Soon, the necromancer did indeed say it was a school, he was a lot more intuitive than the Shade. After long flights of stairs they came upon a large set of double doors, "Please wait here, I shall see if the Headmaster is available," Colbert said apprehensively. He was nervous about leaving Louise alone with the mage and his familiar. He was greeted with the sight of the headmaster's secretary kicking the Headmaster into the ground. Colbert was familiar with the Headmaster's perversions, but decided to act the fool. . . "Am I interrupting something?" The headmaster's secretary stopped then looked at Colbert with a flushed face, "No, the Headmaster's back was hurting so I gave him an . . . Intense. . . massage." Colbert nodded, knowing the real truth, "May I speak to him? There is an urgent matter we must discuss." The secretary nodded, then returned to her desk, while the Headmaster followed suit. Colbert then stuck his head out the door and beckoned the mages (and the familiar) in. The secretary wasn't surprised to see Louise, but she was surprised to see the other mage and the strange, but threatening creature following him. The necromancer was amazed with the whole building, but when he walked through the doors to see the secretary, he stopped. As a necromancer it was common for him to see the dead, especially around those who feel guilty about those dead. What he saw around the secretary were two figures, both well dressed, no doubt Nobles, but with an air of kindness about them, even in death. He could instantly see that the secretary, whoever she was, felt guilty about their deaths, so he planned to remedy that. The Shade looked incredulously at the necromancer, then looked at the secretary, "You're doing that again?" the necromancer nodded solemnly, "Very well." The secretary looked at the Shade with surprise, she didn't know what to think. The Shade spoke again, "Listen, my master wishes to help you with your troubles. . . He said that you shouldn't feel like it's your fault your parents died. . it was all Cromwell's fault (Whoever that may be)."
Everyone except the necromancer and the Shade stood in shock, then the necromancer walked up to the secretary and gave her a caring embrace. The secretary was shocked, but she was in tears. How could this mage know about her parents? He seemed to actually care about her parents. Colbert on the other hand was confused, how did the boy know something like that? He didn't recall Longueville saying anything about her past or parents. Somehow this boy knew and seemed to actually care. The boy himself was quite short so his head was only a few inches above Longueville's sitting head position, but he didn't seem to care. He then bent down and laid his head on hers. Longueville was confused, but she was also overwhelmed with a sudden sadness, before she finally returned the embrace. The boy let go of her then proceeded unto the Headmaster's office with his familiar, leaving the mages in the room with slack jawed expressions. "How did he know that?" Longueville asked.
"I'm not entirely sure either, he was summoned by Louise and his familiar didn't take that well. We came here to discuss terms of his familiarship. Do you know him?" Colbert asked.
"Nn-no, but he seemed to care, and seemed to just figure it out or something. . . Can you just go finish your business? I need some time alone."
Colbert nodded in understanding, then walked through the door, wondering who exactly that boy was, what magic does he use?
A/N That's a wrap! I really like Loungeville/Matilda/Foquet and feel sorry for her. . . But I'm probably going to go with a Louise X OC, like my good old reviewer asked, though I'll make the Shade into an interesting character. . . vital to the romance that is. Anyway, the fight with Guiche might be next chapter, depends on the conversation between the boy, who's name will be revealed next chapter, and Osmand. Hoped you still like this story!