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Thanks to jquackers for pointing out some of the errors in this chapter.

Chapter Two

"Meet My Family Part I"

"v"

Natsuki's P.O.V.

As we walked in, silence graces the room and various pairs of eyes fell upon us. I'm already used to this kind of attention and I can see that the new girl is as well. She's still a mystery to me; I have a lot of questions, but first, enough with this internal monologue, I only have one purpose at this very minute and that is to eat.

I hear a throat being cleared and realize it was Tate-onii-chan. He's the blond boy with spiky hair and side-burns. A good guy on my book but sometimes a maladroit as well. He's one of my brothers, though we're not actually blood-related, I just like calling him onii-chan coz' it really exasperates him every time I do.

Tate Yuuichi a sword wielder; any kind of sword will do as long as he can imagine the correct size, weight and etc, name it and he can produce it. He can also run and do things faster than Flash Lightning of Justice League.

I turned to face the new girl and said, "C'mon, this way." I led the way to our table. It was only a short walk but for a hungry wolf like myself, it was like a lifetime of walkathon. I. Need. Mayo. Now.

Shizuru followed me in silence. Once we're standing beside the table, every occupant stared towards the direction of my companion. Star-struck, are we not? Heh, I didn't know that they would be affected by this new girl.

To show my annoyance, I crossed my arms in front of my chest and tapped my right foot like I'm tapping a bass drum: one, one two.

Oh man, can't they see how bored I was with their staring? She's just a new girl, what's so special about her? And look at this girl; she seems to be enjoying how everyone ogles at her. Does she put a spell on them? No way! This table's occupants are the strongest students in this region so it was really impossible.

I think this should stop now; they're wasting a lot of time just staring. I cleared my throat loudly and boy, am I glad I did. They all looked at me and questioned me with their eyes. "Amm… Guys, do you mind if we take our seats NOW?" I emphasize the word "now" to show how intent I am on having my mayo meal.

Reito-onii-chan, the tall man with a neatly combed hair stood up and walked in front of us. He's always wearing a smile to charm the ladies and it's always working. Yep, he's giving his charming smile again. Oh, he also has bright shiny teeth; it was so shiny that my eyes sometimes get hurt when I looked at them.

I wonder if that was one of his powers… Too weird huh? Yeah, charming others and using his white teeth as a form of weapon. I hope he doesn't bite his enemies. I don't want to think how many and what kind of anti tetanus he received. Wait, why am I thinking that?

Kanzaki Reito, the biological brother of Minagi Mikoto. They both have the same mom but with different fathers.

He's one of the most lethal magi in this academy. Through the touch of his hands, he can easily know the person's biography and powers. He can also use that knowledge against his enemies. He's also like a human GPS, once he touches certain specie; he can locate its location in an instant and can tell whether if it's still alive or resting in peace.

Like most power wielders, he's powers has also its limits. He cannot use his touch of knowledge if the person is much more powerful than him. At least he has super strength; no need to worry in the fighting department. Oh, he's also like Nakamura Hiro of Heroes. He can stop time. This dude is a really great person, as a friend, brother and even lover. Just don't ask about the last one, I wouldn't
know how to answer it, anyway.

Also, he's a very great and unforgiving enemy. I've seen him fight a Shaman once before and I never want to relive that event again.

The First District Council sent us to the Artai Region to diminish the new Shaman who's causing a lot of chaos in the area. I was only nine summers old while Reito was ten and Mikoto was seven. We all agreed why the council really sent us there; it was a test to know how much power we possessed and how much we could take during a fight.

That was our first battle and we learned a lot from each other. Mikoto was injured because of the Shaman. The damned Shaman summoned a lot of demons and we were outnumbered. We didn't know that a summoned demon could also cast a spell. One of the demons casted a frozen spell and I was the target, I could not move my whole body and I was slowly turning into an ice statue.

If it wasn't for Mikoto, I would be resting six feet under at this moment. The Shaman was supposed to strike me with his staff's arrow but Mikoto took the attack in my place and was hit in the stomach. There was no way in hell I could dodge that incoming attack, I don't yet know how to use teleportation. And I cannot totally control my powers before and that was also a reason why I can't help them at all. I felt so helpless and useless that time…

Reito was so busy eliminating the demons but when he saw his half sister slumped on the ground, he became so enraged and that was the first time I saw him stopped time. Everything in our vicinity ceased their movement, everything except the three of us. Even the wind's movement was also in suspension and I couldn't hear the flowing of water anymore.

He first attacked the demon that inflicted a spell on me and tore the demon's body apart as if he were snapping a twig. He took the demon's head off its corpse and squeezed it until the parts of its head were flowing down into Reito's own hands.

Once the demon was dead, I was released from its curse. I quickly went to Mikoto's aid and healed her body. I am also a healer but it took a lot of my energy during the process.

Reito never stopped from attacking the worthless and unmoving demons; he lacerated their limbs one by one, without mercy. Serves them right! But it was really an unpretty sight.

All the convoked demons were all gone except its master. Reito-onii-chan gave back the Shaman his ability to move but I also know that he only gave him a choice to die with dignity even when he doesn't deserve any.

The Shaman Priest never wasted his time, he hastily moved in front of Reito but onii-chan was unfazed with his enemy's maneuver. The Shaman was about to pierce onii-chan with his staff but he quickly seized the attack with his left hand and ripped the wooden staff into two.

The demon caller was weaponless and it was really pointless if he will still continue to fight. We were given two choices before we left: eradicate the Shaman and his followers or take him back if he surrenders. But in this Shaman's case, the latter was no longer an option.

Onii-chan put his hands in between of the Shaman's face and I saw his eyes delve into the Shaman's. It took almost a minute before the Shaman was released. He seemed to be in great pain when he keeled over the ground. He was screaming at the top of his lungs and he was clutching his head as if it would break if he didn't hold onto it tightly.

Reito walked back and kneeled in front of us with a mixed of worry and relief on his face. Mikoto was lying on my lap half conscious while I was passing her my energy. He asked us if we're okay, Mikoto only managed a weak nod while I answered him with a soft "yeah."

We suddenly turned back our attention to where the Shaman was lying when we heard the sound of his scream of death. It was the most painful scream that I ever heard in my entire life and I was so shocked when I saw his body exploded into chunks.

I turned to Reito and saw his sheepish grin. I still remember his words that time "don't be afraid little Natsuki, I am still your Reito-onii-chan." I only gave him a small nod in return. I know what he meant behind those words, I was just really surprised to see what his powers could do. And somehow, I became so anxious on what my powers could cause.

I felt Mikoto stirred and when I saw her stood above me, I felt my weakened body and without my knowledge, I passed out. That was one hell of an experience for me. For many nights, the thoughts and nightmares never stopped haunting me. It took a lot of meditation and practice before they left my troubled mind.

I was brought out from my stupor when I felt two warm hands at my back and a blond head moving in front of my stomach. When I looked down, a pair of blue orbs startled me.

"Gah! What are you doing Alyssa?" I put my right hand in front of my chest and felt my fast beating heart. She has taken a liking in surprising me.

My half sister just smiled innocently and held me tightly. "I miss you, onee-chan. And you were zoning out, are you thinking about it again?" Alyssa's a mind reader but she can never read my thoughts, I'm too much stronger for her to read my mind. She could only guess my thoughts or read my body language but can never enter my mind. Sometimes it makes her frustrated, especially when she wanted to help me.

I gave my little sister a smile and tousled her hair. "Sorry, I'm just really hungry." It was half the truth but I can see my sister only half believed me and because of it, I sighed.

"Reito-onii-chan was just introducing his self. " I looked at Reito and saw him smiling nonstop and conversing with Shizuru. "C'mon onee-chan, you should take your seat now." Alyssa tugged at the sleeves of my jacket and I was so thankful that she had the initiative to ask me to sit. I nod at her and I let her take my hand and be pulled to my proper seat.

Shizuru quickly followed suit and sat at my right side while Alyssa was at my left. Reito asked Shizuru what she would like to eat and I heard her say she only wanted what he can offer her and a cup of tea. I think they are both flirting with each other.

Mai, who's in front of me, shoved something in front of my face. Hallelujah! It was a sandwich. I gave Mai my sweetest smile and it was also returned with another set of sandwich.

"Thanks Mai, you're really a life saver. I don't know what I will do without you." Mai blushed with my candid words. She's beautiful when she's blushing, not that she's not beautiful already.

"You're welcome. Just so you know you're only holding a set of mayo sandwich, the other set is a tuna sandwich."

"It's alright, as long as they both have mayo on it." It doesn't really matter; I will eat anything even with the slightest bit of mayo. But never show me an onion leek, if you still love your life.

I was already half way eating my food when Mikoto who's seating on Mai's left suddenly raises her hand to gain our attention. "Ne Natsuki." I gave her my brusque nod to show that she have my attention. "Who's the girl sitting beside you?"

"You're kidding me right? You don't know her?" I raised my right brows and she raises hers as well. "Don't you know Alyssa anymore? You're not that old to forget whose Alyssa right?"

I was really enjoying my sandwich but then someone was brave enough to smack me behind my head.

THUD… Ouch! I rubbed the back of my head using my left hand while I secured my sandwich with my right.

I turned my head to the blameworthy and saw that it was Nao. Figures, it was my not so brilliant twin sister but we're not blood related. Alyssa's my only biological sibling but we consider everyone on this table as part of the family. Mess with one and you mess with all. We never let each other down and we always take care of each other. We grew up together and we intend to be together for as long as we live.

"Damn it Nao. What was that for?" I asked her while I rubbed my head. It really hurts, I'm sure she has an iron hand.

Nao was just examining her fingernails but more like claws while standing behind me. "Stupid Kuga!" What the, she just smacked me in the head and now called me stupid?! "Mikoto was not asking about Alyssa. " She's not? "She was asking about the new girl beside you." To make her point, she unexpectedly turned my head at my right and then I saw the new girl. Oh man, I was really hungry that I forgot so easily about Shizuru. "See her?"

I nod and that was really weird. They were never this bothered before about the arrival of a new comer. So why start now?

I resumed eating my sandwich while I keep a close eye with everyone in our table. "She's Fujino Shizuru, correct?" I turned and looked at Shizuru's direction to ask for confirmation.

She smiles with everyone and nodded her head to show that I am correct.

"Natsuki, you know it is very impolite to just disregard our guest." Mai scolded me like I'm a child.

"Yes mother." I finished eating my sandwich and wiped my face with my hanky. I looked at everyone's face in our table and saw they're waiting for me to introduce them to Shizuru. What's up with them now?

TBC

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