Lunny: I'M NOT DEAD! But this did take a while to recover...sorry guys and hope this small update helps wrap up the Founding of BOBS.
Cold: By the grace of everything in creation woman...GET ON WITH IT!
Solarius: Disclaimer stays...you all know it.
Special Bonus Chapter: pt. 6
The Founding of the Black Order Boarding School
As the group made their way out of the valley, Marigold holding the newly renamed Lux (Nexus) as Ryuusei held both exhausted children, they stopped as the two youths from earlier stood in front of them. Hex blinked but smiled at them...Ryuusei wasn't so kind.
Ryuusei raised an eyebrow, "What are you two here for?"
The black cat looked to his brother, "We wanted to check on the little ones...are they all right?"
Lucas chuckled, "They're alive..."
The white cat looked at Lucas, "Death says you can't leave now...you Lucas Walker, Marigold Omen and Kerrill Omen. You are hereby punished-"
"For what?!" Hex cried out.
Neither twin flinched as the white cat spoke, "The gift given to Ryuusei Kanda was to seal both Ira and Nexus...Heaven has no need for a corrupted Shinigami...due to Lucas failing to send the corrupted Nexus to Hell with Ira and the adoption of the corrupted Nexus by Marigold and Kerrill. You three has disobeyed the direct orders of Death. Therefore, none of you are able to leave Innocence Valley until Death grants it..."
Lucas nodded, he knew Death would do something like this. Death was particular about things.
Kerrill sighed, "I only spared Vidiya and Ira because the Emperor of Hell never intended Death to take back the Son he stole unfairly in the first place. I'm fine with this punishment..."
Marigold shifted Lux in his arms before bringing Kerrill to his side, "As long as Kerrill is with me as we both told Lux we'd raise him...I'm all right with this as well."
The twins exchanged looks before nodding, "Death never intended to separate you two...frankly he'd be afraid of what Marigold would do to the Valley in vengeance..."
"Smart move, Death..." Lucas muttered.
Ryuusei growled, "And Lucas-"
The white cat cut off the vampire, "You have a betrothal to uphold Vampire. Once your finished here you are to return to her and marry. Death has-"
"Death can kiss my ass! I choose Lucas-" Ryuusei was cut off by a gentle touch on his elbow.
"You have a duty to uphold Ryuusei. Am I allowed to keep my son?" he looked to the twins as the vampire stared at him. Hex placed a hand on Yvonne to keep the werewolf silent, any words could easily break Lucas' cool the devil noticed as there was a slight tremble to the slender males shoulders.
The white cat nodded as his brother shrank into his side, "You may..."
Lucas nodded and gently took Oliver from the stunned Ryuusei, "Thank you...truly. You taught me a lot...all of you."
With that the three shinigami were gone and the immortals were outside of a locked gate, Hex started crying. Ryuusei held Subaru as the child whimpered, tears falling in his sleep. Adam's face was blank as Yvonne teared up...
The white cat, Morte looked back to the shinigami as Lucas held the still sleeping Oliver tears pouring down his face. Marigold and Kerrill were on either side of him, comforting the other with their auras the best they could...Lucas stopped crying as he looked up, "That was hard...I-I..."
"You love him, Lucas...which is why you wouldn't endanger him like that. If he was to demand to stay...not even the Contract would of protected him from the Valley's drain." Marigold said.
"Mari's got a point, Lucas...Subaru would of never adjusted like this. We have to neutralize the poison the Valley leaks out against those of immortal blood before we can let them back in..." Kerrill soothed.
"He hates me now..." Lucas whined...the other two shinigami nodded in agreement.
Ryuusei growled before holding Subaru and soothing the child. Yvonne watched him, "What now?"
"I do what they want...its clear Lucas doesn't want me-"the vampire started only to cut himself off at Hex's squeak.
"Us, Ryuu...us..." Hex corrected him, trying to not let the vampire feel alone in this. Ryuusei nodded but didn't say anything as he walked away. Yvonne followed, then a distant Adam went after them. Hex looked back to the gate, "Be safe Lulu...we'll see you again."
And so it rained...
The city was gloomy, then again it was a city set outside of the famed Innocence Valley. A jet black cat dashed through the back alleys and arrived at its destination. An old school building which was secretly being used for the sole purpose of teaching young immortals how to co-exist with mortals and the basics they would need to survive.
The Core Founder of the school was an absolute mystery, but four other Immortals were credited with Founding the school due to various reasons. The Leader of the Former-Imperial Kanda Coven: Ryuusei Kanda was responsible for finding the school's location. The Leader of the Bookman Pack: Yvonne Bookman was responsible for gathering the criteria nessacary for the school. As the Leader of the Karma Devil Clan: Hex Karma was responsible for finding the first batch of teachers that were now in charge of the classes. As the Leader of the Old Noah Demon Bloodline: Adam Noah was responsible for the protection of the school, remarkably parents trusted the Old Bloodline a lot more than the male thought. The four had helped the founding of the school because Hex suggested it and they were bored. So, they all got teaching degrees and became part of the Educational System.
The cat smirked before dashing inside, a pure white counterpart appearing suddenly besides it. The two had a mission to undertake and it started as soon as they entered the building. The white cat parted from its companion to find two of their targets as the black cat went to find the other two.
Ryuusei wore his reading glasses as a pre-teen Subaru leaned on the chair near his father, the youth looked at him and sighed. Ryuusei flicked his dark gaze to his son, "What is it?"
Subaru looked at him, "Shinigami are going to be attending soon aren't they?"
The elder vampire nodded, "You forgot my son, Death actually favors the school. Those who are going to start attending are young Shinigami who have been recently born. They have more to learn than any of the children currently studying here."
Subaru nodded, "Yes, Father." The youth blinked as a pure white cat leaped onto the armrest near him, "Uh...Father, Uncle Adam added cats to guard duty?"
Ryuusei blinked, "What are you-?" he froze when he saw the cat, "You?!"
Subaru jumped as his Father never yelled, but then again his Father also rarely glared. Which is exactly what his Father was doing at this point in time...he knew his Father held a dislike of cats, but seriously?
[Its been a while, Ryuusei Kanda.] the cat telepathicly spoke out loud. Subaru stared, okay...that was beyond creepy...the cat went on. [I have a question for you: Want to meet the Core Founder of this fine school?]
Ryuusei blinked; a thought starting to form in his mind, "If that damn cat is outside of the Valley...then...Lucas?!" he spoke, "Hold up, where's Lucas?"
Subaru jolted up at the mention of that name, somewhere in his mind nearly faded memories surfaced of a small white haired boy with deep gray eyes and his red haired father with liquid ebony pools. He looked at the cat with hopeful eyes. The white cat blinked, [He is well.]
"Look smart ass, I didn't ask how he was...I asked where he was...answer me properly." the elder vampire snapped.
The cat was unflinching as it answered, [Not telling until you answer my original question.]
Ryuusei growled low, "Fine. Yes, I would like to meet the guy who's giving me something to do with my life since I threw it away 200 years ago when I followed my heart!" his tone was clipped.
The white cat's orange eyes actually looked apologetic, [The Core Founder knows.]
Ryuusei sighed, figuring he wouldn't get any more out of the cat he nodded. Subaru made a face, but decided against speaking least he anger the two elders before him. Ryuusei crossed his arms, "Now what?"
The white cat blinked, [Now, I find Adam and speak with him.]
Subaru blinked, "I can take you to Uncle Adam. Little Lero is with him. I promised the little one I'd take him outside to play today. Is that all right Father?"
Ryuusei smiled at his son's thoughtfulness towards his younger cousin, he nodded; "Go."
Subaru nodded in return and with that walked out, jumping as the white cat jumped on his shoulders. The youth moving to support half the large tom with an arm as he continued to walk.
The black cat skidded to a halt as he heard Hex's giggles. The feline poked his head around a corner and mentally smiled as the devil helped the child before him balance in mid-air. The child's small wings beating at a quick pace to keep himself afloat. The black cat walked smoothly in and yowled as it felt something small barrel into itself. The cat looked up at the small dark jade eyed child who looked down at him in interest.
"I am so-its you!" Yvonne's voice cried out as she ran to the poor cat.
~Hello, tabby...mind getting your pup off me?~ the cat mentally asked.
Yvonne shook her head, "Nope, he an't moving till you tell us where and how Lucas is."
Hex had stopped playing with the small child, gathering the child in his arms he smiled at the cat; "Hi, Rascal. Meet Bonnie's little one, Sylvan."* The devil held up the child in his arms, "And this is my little boy, Direitio!"
The cat meekly mewled as Sylvan got off him and sat crossed legged with a smile. The feline got up and blinked at the two adults, ~First off, answer this question and I'll answer yours: Would you two like to meet the Core Founder?~
The two immortals nodded. The cat beamed then went on, ~Good. Now...Lucas is well and only the Core Founder knows where he is...so, with that. Catch me if you can!~
The two founders watched as the cat turned and dashed away, they looked at one another before Yvonne scooped up Sylvan and the two gave chase.
Subaru walked into the dimly lit room, "Uncle?"
The white cat on his shoulders bristled as Adam Noah appeared out of the shadows. Subaru wasn't bothered as he was used to his Uncle at this point. The cat saw the corrupition that Ira had sowed in the demon before Adam blinked and it was gone. The male kneeled down and smiled gently, "What brings you here my little one?"
"Uhm...this cat says it wants you to meet the Core Founder and I promised Lero I'd play with him today." Subaru said.
Adam stood and nodded as a small child walked out, large red eyes and dual toned black and orange hair caused the cat to tilt its head. Subaru held out his free hand and the child's face brightened as he rushed forward to clasp it in his two smaller ones. The cat nuzzled Subaru's cheek before looking at Adam, its orange eyes blinked before it spoke; [Are you ready?]
Adam stood and nodded. Subaru was going to let the cat down, but decided against it as he wanted to know where Lucas was as well as the child he remembered so vaugely from his memories. So, still holding his cousins hand the youth walked back to his Father.
Ryuusei nodded to his younger brother, Adam smiled gently as the cat leapt into the air and landed lightly in front of the four males; [This way please...]
The white cat walked away only to blink and stop at a darkened corridor as its black counterpart slid to a stop at its side. Yvonne and Hex appeared, neither out of breath. The four immortals shared a smile before letting their sons gather in front of them. The cats nodded and led the way further into the old school. They came to a set of large double doors, after a soft mewl from the black cat the doors opened and the small group walked in.
Ryuusei froze at the sight of Kerrill and Marigold, a much older Lux sat not too far off. His white hair was still in dreadlocks as his skin merely darkened over the years; sun gold eyes had narrowed and matured over the years. Lux looked back to his surrogate parents and smirked. Marigold stepped down, his former glory not at all diminished by his new outfit of no shirt whatsoever, the same harem pants, only this time with a deep red sash and the same footwear; but his arms were wrapped in deep red cloth from his upper arm to the back of his hands. Kerrill stepped into view alongside his life partner, his regal bearing not unchanged since the last time they saw him; he now wore a loose light gold poet's shirt as a loose black vest overlay it, sleek black slacks and dark gold boots completed the outfit.
Hex looked ready to cry as he smiled at the two, "When did you guys get out?"
The couple looked at one another before Lux spoke, "Right around the time the school was opened."
Yvonne glared, "And why only now are you revealing yourselves to us?"
Kerrill spoke as Lux visiable paled and took a step back, "We were told not to. Death wanted to see if you all could handle this task."
Ryuusei growled, "This was a mere task!?"
Marigold nodded, "Its Comminuty Service for us..."
Hex blinked, "Lulu?"
"Right here, Hexi..." an all-too-familiar voice said from behind the couple. Lucas walked out into view, a small white haired youth hiding behind him. As the red haired male was revealed under full light, Ryuusei noted that he seemed thinner than the last time they saw him. His hair was longer but only by mere inches, his eyes were still that same gentle black. The small youth hiding behind him dashed into Lux's shadow. Ryuusei's immortal eyes tracked Oliver's every move, the vampire glad to see the youth was healthy looking. His white hair had lengthened some over the years apart and his dark gray eyes were still that beautiful color that Ryuusei had come to seek in storms.
Ryuusei looked back to Lucas; the shinigami's face unreadable, "So...you're the Core Founder?"
The cats both blinked and looked at the vampire. Lucas made a surpised face before shaking his head with a small chuckle, "Yup. You're looking at the Core Founder."
"Daddy..."
"Who they?"
The two small voices made Ryuusei's heart freeze, he slowly looked off to the side as a set of small children shuffled out into view. The first one who spoke was a little girl with curly dark brown hair, her companion was a boy with unruly red hair. Both children had sterling silver eyes. Ryuusei nearly felt all life drain from his chest when he saw them come out, he could tell they weren't full shinigami. They lacked a certain aura. Lucas was quickly kneeling before them, "Lunny, Sol...what are you two doing out of bed?"
"Sol, got scared." the girl spoke out, she held a large black rabbit to her chest.
"Did not!" her brother pouted as he hid behind his large black bear.
"He says the shadows are getting closer." his sister went on. Lucas blinked and Ryuusei couldn't help his instincts as he drew closer. The shinigami's worry and fear creeping at the edges of his mind.
"They are!" the boy squeaked as he noticed the vampire draw closer. The child blinked a few times then dashed forward and into the male's legs. Ryuusei wasn't knocked down, but effortlessly swept the child into his arms. Lucas gasped as he twirled standing, he blinked as Sol nuzzled into the vampires chest. Marigold and Kerrill shared dropped jaws, as Lux went wide eyed. Oliver made a small sound of disbelief.
Ryuusei blinked, "I take it from all of your shocked faces...he doesn't do this."
Lucas shook his head, "Sol doesn't trust newcomers so easily...Lunny doesn't either but-" he was cut off as the girl dashed forward and looked up at Ryuusei. Lucas blinked and crossed his arms in curiosity.
"You a vampire, mister?" she asked.
Ryuusei chuckled before kneeling down, mindful of Sol as he sat the boy on his knee; "What if I am?"
"You gotta be. The shadows say they're scared of you cause you're..." she looked at her rabbit, "The Lord of Nightmares."
Ryuusei blinked before looking intently at the two stuffed animals then blinked as he saw that the two plushies were shadow envoys. He looked up at Lucas, "Who are these children?"
Lucas smiled, "Malformed Oblivion Shinigami. According to Death, they're birth was complete, but something went wrong with their gifts and it caused a defect which has them both as the first ever half-breed shinigami. Death gave them to me to care for. I was hoping to put them in the school soon."
Ryuusei looked back to the children then smiled, "I'd be happy to watch over them while you have need of me."
"I'll always need you, Ryuu..." Lucas' eyes were dim, but he gave a half-hearted smile, "I appreciate the thought, Ryuu."
Hex crossed his arms as his son blinked. The small devil looked up at his father, "That's Lucas?"
Hex jumped then smiled down at his son, "Yup, that's Lulu!"
The child blinked before crawling up to sit in his Father's arms before speaking, "Uncle Ryuu really should of nailed him when he had the chance."
Yvonne turned sharply as Ryuusei developed a twitch above his left eyebrow. Hex slowly turned to use his body as a shield against the vampire's wrath. Adam darkly chuckled as Subaru walked forward, gently pulling Lero behind him. He stepped up to stand in front of the older youth, Lux blinked as he looked down at the young vampire.
"Yes, little one?" Lux asked.
"This is Lero, he's my cousin. I want him to meet Oliver." Subaru said sternly.
Oliver peeked out and stepped into view, Subaru's eyes light up as the smaller youth stood in front of him. Oliver looked to the smaller child, Lero had wide eyes before hiding behind Subaru. The vampire made a small noise before Oliver giggled and spoke, "Its all right, little Lero. My name's Oliver."
Lero leaned around and smiled at the other youth, "Hi. Oliver."
Ryuusei stood blinking as the girl slipped her small hand in his free hand. He smiled and walked over to Lux, placing the little boy down next to Oliver. The dark gray eyed boy turned to watch the elder vampire before smiling. Once Ryuusei had seen that the two children were near Lux and both were looking at the much smaller Lero with bright smiles. Ryuusei didn't move until Oliver had luanched himself into the vampires arms. Ryuusei held the child close, Lucas not too far away holding back tears. The vampire looked back to the shinigami and Lucas caught his breath at the intense look in the other male's eyes.
-*5 years later*-
Oliver looked back as the twins played tag with Lero. Lunette was 'it' as Soliel ran alongside Lero. Subaru was sitting under a tree reading a book as a bamboo katana laid beside him. Oliver's eyes lingered on the young vampire a tad longer than nessacary.
"You're going to bore a hole in his head at this rate." Lux's deepening voice shook the young shinigami out of his reserve.
"What?!" he squeaked out turning to face the older male. Subaru looked up and his dark blue eyes narrowed to slits as he saw Lux too close to Oliver...scratch that, his Oliver. Subaru stood then made to advance, stepping out into sunlight the vampire hissed before blinking and advancing anyways. Direito sat up in the tree and sighed as Sylvan leaned on the trunk. The werewolf looked up, his dark green eyes playful.
"How long before those two hook up you think?" the shifter asked his devilish friend.
Direitio gave him a look, "They'll both have kids, former wives and a whole lot of tension before that happens."
Sylvan shrugged...
Subaru smirked as he approached unknowingly just as Lux was finished making poor Oliver flustered, "Hey...Moyashi-"
The devil. Shifter, Immortal and the children playing all cringed as Oliver turned and 'WHACK' sent Subaru flying with a good left hook. The tearing shinigami glared at Subaru and cried out, "BAKANDA!"
With that Sylvan looked up at Direitio and nodded, "You're right...a small part of hell will freeze over before those two ever hook up..."
End
Lunny: Yes, this is the end of the Founding of the School. I hope you all remember where that ending came from as it was mentioned in Night School. Special Note:
*Yeah, I named Old Man Bookman for the sole purpose of this fic. So please don't kill me...this name is purely of my own creation.
Cold: Anyone else thought "And so it begins" when Oliver called him, "BaKanda"?
Solarius: Read, Review and Enjoy...