Alright so this was my favorite chapter to write so far although it's not from Shinigami's point of view.

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Chapter 3 The Scholar's Hero: Worthy of Knighthood?

Eibon groaned as he received another blow to the gut. His glasses slid away from his sky blue colored eyes as he lay on the ground panting. His silver hair was plastered to the side of his face with the sweat and blood he had accumulated from the fight. His long yellow scarf had long since been discarded making it easier to see the black oriental trim on his red tunic. Just one more thing that caused these bullies to instigate a fight.

"Get up Bookworm. We're not done with you yet." They cackled.

Eibon squinted at them. No he didn't believe they were, but that still didn't encourage him to stand up again.

"What's the matter? Spending too much time in the library, and not enough on the training grounds?"

Eibon mentally cursed these boys with every foul word he could think of. Which for him was numerous. His father had insisted upon Eibon's knighthood, but Eibon couldn't commit to it. He would rather spend his time understanding the mysteries of the world, not mindlessly swinging a weapon. The leader of the three stepped forward crushing Eibon's glasses beneath his heavy riding boot. He picked Eibon up by the scruff of his shirt while Eibon was helpless to do anything.

"If you don't get the hint after this, you're not as smart as you look." He taunted before rearing his fist back.

Eibon closed his eyes awaiting the promised blow. However, it never came. He opened his eyes surprised to see another boy had stepped up stopping the blow.

"Three against one. These don't seem like very fair odds to me." He laughed while his expression remained dark.

Eibon felt himself being dropped to the ground. He looked back up watching as the other three circled his savior. He began to feel guilty. Now this boy would just take the hits that were meant for him.

"Maybe you should have gone about your business. This is a knight matter, it doesn't concern you." The leader spat irritably.

The boy frowned. "Knights should respect order and balance. I'm having a hard time believing that any of you could accomplish such a goal."

The three soon-to-be knights became enraged. "You asked for it peasant!"

Eibon watched horrified as the other three ran to attack the boy. However, the boy merely smiled. He caught one of their punches and flung him into one of the other. The third one tried to catch him from behind but with impossible speed the boy dodged the blow and swept his feet out from under him.

"Had enough?" The boy asked.

The others grudgingly got back to their feet complete disbelief etched across their faces. Eibon was also that way. These were three of the strongest pages in Camelot. Yet this scrawny boy discarded them like they were nothing.

"William! Phillip! Charles! Eibon!"

Everyone looked up as Cyrus appeared in the clearing. Cyrus was the page in charge of their division. He was thick-built with dark curly locks and cold ebony eyes. He narrowed his eyes at the sight and crossed his arms.

"What is the meaning of this?" He demanded taking in Eibon's state.

Charles, the leader of those three, pointed at the new boy.

"This commoner attacked Eibon for no reason. We were merely wanting to defend our own!"

Eibon and the boy both flinched in shock. Cyrus also raised an eyebrow in disbelief.

"Boy! Is this true?" Cyrus asked.

Eibon looked at the boy before looking back at his three tormentors. This situation would not bode well for anyone. If the boy told the truth and got Williams, Phillip, and Charles in trouble, Eibon would become their personal training dummy for the rest of his life. If the boy lied and admitted that he did do the damage, then he would become everyone's enemy. All for one, and one for all was the way of the knights of Camelot. However, he could see that it was highly improbable that the boy would take a fall like that for him when he didn't even know him.

"This boy here?" He asked pointing at Eibon.

Cyrus gritted his teeth. "Yes."

"He fell out of that tree. I just happened to see it as I walked by. I would imagine these three were going over to their comrade's assistance. It was a pretty rough fall." He explained shooting the other three a look that dared them to deny it.

Cyrus grunted in disbelief. Although inside he was smirking at the gumption of the boy. He would lie for four total strangers to protect the order within his division?

"Fine then. You four, back to the barracks." He ordered before stomping off.

The other three immediately followed Cyrus's lead after shooting the boy a final glare. Eibon, on the other hand, was still stunned by what had just happened. How could he have not calculated that as an option? A situation where everyone is happy. Maybe because it seemed too unrealistic to be considered, and yet here was the living proof of it smiling at Eibon holding out his hand. Eibon jumped not expecting the boy to be right in his face. However, he quickly recovered and let the boy help him up.

"Are you okay?" The boy asked concerned.

Eibon took the moment to really take in the boy's appearance. He looked to be around Eibon's age, 16, with short black hair that had curious white dashed lines in it. His golden eyes were also a curiosity, and he wore a black tunic with black leggings and black riding boots. Eibon was startled out of his observations realizing that the boy was waiting on an answer.

"Yes, I'm fine." He responded.

"Good." The boy declared picking up Eibon's discarded paraphernalia. "Here's your book, your scarf, and your glass thingy…what is this anyways?"

Eibon saw that he was analyzing his glasses with his head cocked to the side.

"They're called eyeglasses, I made them." He declared plucking them out of the boy's hands.

He held them up for his own inspection, but could see that they were completely ruined. He would have to make a new pair once he got to the castle.

"So you're an inventor and a knight?" The boy asked in awe.

Eibon blushed. "I suppose, although I'm just a page right now. We all are although Cyrus might take the challenge for knighthood soon."

The boy cocked his head to the side again. Eibon wished he would stop doing that, it was beginning to freak him out.

"Is Cyrus the big scary guy?" He asked.

Eibon snorted trying to hide his laughter. "Yes, and I'm Eibon by the way."

The boy smiled before taking his outstretched hand and shaking it. "Nice to meet you Eibon."

Eibon looked at him confused. "Aren't you going to tell me your name?"

The boy looked thoughtful. "Nah, it's not that important. Maybe I'll see you again some time."

With that the boy turned to walk down the path leading away from the castle. Eibon was left standing there in complete bewilderment which quickly turned into frustration. Who was that boy and why had he never seen him before? How did he know how to fight like that and why did he never do what Eibon expected him to? Grudgingly he turned back to the castle with the full intent of unraveling this boy's mysteries.

Cyrus entered his superior's barracks and bowed.

"What is it Cyrus?" The man asked.

"Sir Lancelot, there was a boy today that I was…baffled by." Cyrus began.

"How so?" Lancelot asked the younger boy.

"Well, I was watching Charles, William, and Phillip pick on Eibon."

"Again?" Lancelot sighed.

"Yes, but just before I was about to intervene this boy showed up. He's cocky, but he was strong. Took the three of them down with two moves. Then, when I questioned him he lied to me to keep all four boys from getting in trouble. It might just be me, but I think this boy would be worth recruiting."

Lancelot leaned back with a finger to his chin in thought. "Is he a noble?"

"No, he's obviously a peasant. I'm not even real sure what his name is or where to go about finding him."

Lancelot grinned. "A nobody, huh? Let me run the idea by Arthur, but you're certain about his skills?"

"Sir, I would be slightly timid about fighting him." Cyrus admitted frustrated.

Lancelot gave a deep throated chuckle. "A curiosity indeed. Alright, if I get the okay it's up to your division to find him, agreed?"

"Of course My Lord." Cyrus assented bowing again.

As he walked down the hall of the castle back to his barracks he couldn't help but let his thoughts run back over that fight. Who could he possibly be? Why did he possess such strength? Cyrus grit his teeth in frustration. He was the strongest page in the castle, the obvious choice for knighthood. Now this boy had him second guessing his own power. He would discover this boy's secrets, and he would become stronger. Then no one would ever make him second guess himself again.

So who is Eibon's mysterious rescuer? Okay really guys, it wasn't that hard to figure out. Anyways, so now I've introduced Eibon to the story. What sort of adventures are in store for him? On a completely unrelated note, I've been listening to this song You're Gonna Go Far Kid and I'm totally convinced its Kid's song. I mean, its even got his name in it. Back on topic, please leave me a review. I love hearing from you guys.