My Past and Heritage

Three days later…

After I had fully recovered, I noticed that my sister was avoiding me, or rather, wasn't in Death City at all. It was confusing, but that was Holly for you. That girl was always full of mysteries. It was after class so Amaya and I had left for the library. I really didn't know why, though. After Amaya and I entered the library for some reading material, someone had snatched me aside and sat me down at a table.

I was scared out of my mind. I relaxed after seeing it was my sister. She looked like she hadn't slept in forever. Nonetheless, she still was energetic as usual. Noting that Amaya had kept on without me I figured that Holly had told her to bring me here.

"Where have you been", I asked.

"So, Ethan, would you like the long and detailed story, or the short and sweet one", Holly asked, completely dismissing my question. I looked at her as if she had gone crazy. I had no idea what was she was talking about at all. She looked like she was in a hurry. Her Weapons weren't with her. It was curious, but at least I wouldn't have to meet to new people.

"Just give me the important details", I replied, knowing that I would soon know about what the heck my sister was sitting me down for by asking her that question.

"Fine. Let me begin with our family heritage", she said. I mentally snapped my fingers, so that was the subject of question.

This should be interesting to here, Critesce stated. I hushed him so I could listen.

"The Tokomashi clan, like every clan, possesses unique techniques and history", she explained. She was speaking somewhat quickly, as if she was trying to hurry it up.

"Maybe the oldest and most secret is the Animal-Spirit bonds. At birth, a Tokomashi's soul is fused with an animal's spirit. Depending upon what animal the host's soul is fused with determines the host's new abilities. For example, I host a panther, which in turn gives me the ability to run faster, jump higher, and hit harder. You're hosting two snakes, which gives you expert sneaking skills and lethal first strikes. I researched it, but haven't found the reason why you have two living within you. It may have been a mishap at your birth, but they amplify your power by three instead of just two. We also have the most flexible souls in existence. We can wield almost any weapon we come across. That's why I use two different Weapons. If you want, you can use two different weapons as well, but since your partner is of a Dual Weapons clan that will be hard to cope."

She took a breath before proceeding.

"I'm going to move on to our clan rivals, or the Sharie Clan. For generations our families have been nearly at war. The Sharie Clan is full of Kishen Tamers. They can manipulate Kishen to do their bidding. The D.W.M.A. has been trying to track them down for years, but they're careful to cover their tracks. I think that night at the summer house wasn't an accident, yet it was…in a way. Our clan knew that the only way to stop the fighting was to have them find us and then try to wipe us out. They knew that the clan would survive if the youngest two were to escape and thought to be dead. With Lord Death's help, they arranged for us to leave and stay at the Academy before the Sharie clan found them again. There was only one problem. Someone had squealed, the Sharie clan had found our hideout and attacked, leaving no trace behind. Part of the plan was carried out, however. We escaped. I was already out of the house when I heard the attack. I was too afraid to go back so I ran until the marauders found me. I don't know how you got away, but I'm glad you did. That means our family didn't die in vain."

I was speechless, I couldn't believe I had just heard. It made sense, but it still left me unable to say anything.

"How do you know all of this", I asked.

"Research, mostly. Lord Death told me about the plan, but only half of it. I had to guess on the rest of it", she replied. She saw my astonished look and tried to comfort me.

"Ethan, this may be hard for you to grasp, but at least it came from me", she said.

I wanted to try and think, but she left me there, confused and on the verge of tears.

She quickly looked up with an expression of paranoia on her face. She quickly left me alone, even more confused.

"Ethan", Amaya called snapping me out of my thoughts. I turned to see her coming down one of the D.W.M.A.'s library's long ladders carrying a stack of books. I was wondering where she went.

"Yeah", I replied. She jumped to the floor, nearly losing her balance. I steadied her the best I can.

"I just heard from Maka that we should practice our Resonance", she said, heaving the pile of books into my arms. I nearly threw my back out under that weight.

"Why do you need so many textbooks", I strained.

"Why else? To study of course", she simply replied.

"Study what", I asked.

"For the test tomorrow, don't tell me you forgot", she said. I gave her a reasoning look. She facepalmed.

"I swear, you might be one of the smartest guys I know, but when it comes to common sense, you have next to none", she admitted, "It's a good thing you're cute."

"That's really helping my self-esteem", I commented sarcastically, rolling my eyes.

"Let's go drop these books off and go practice before I say something else that hurts you're feelings", she countered, changing the subject. We checked the books out and left for my house, where we would be studying after we practiced our Soul Resonance.

The training field was empty, giving the time of day. I looked at the sun, which was fighting as hard as it could against sleep. I judged we had about two hours tops before it got too dark to see. Amaya looked around, and then at me.

"Okay, Ethan, I have a new technique I want us to try", she said. I nodded and she transformed into my hands.

"Ready?" I asked.

"Let's do it!" she said. Shortly after, I felt her soul trying to resonate with mine. I opened up and grabbed hers in mine.

"Now!" we shouted in synch, "Soul Resonance!"

I could tell we were both putting everything we had into it, because the energy that left us was strong enough to create a crater around us.

"Ethan, I want you to think about swords", Amaya said. I thought her request was odd, but I complied, knowing that it had something to do with the technique she was talking about earlier. I pictured her original Weapon Form in my hands. Then, something happened. The scythes withdrew and were replaced by the very same blades that I had just pictured. They were glowing, but they had the exact same shape.

"It worked", she cheered, "Our Basic Resonance Form is based on your imagination! The other day you must have imagined Tsubaki's Twin Scythe Mode and I took that form. Try another one!"

I was astounded, so I imagined a pair of whips where Amaya's sword blades were. Again, the lethal parts of her withdrew and were replaced. I smiled, and looked at one of the training dummies. I raised Amaya and struck it from the other side of the field. When I pulled her back, the dummy split in half, with a smooth, clean cut down the middle. The power was so concentrated, and I could control it so easily. Suddenly, our souls lost resonance and we returned to our normal selves so quickly that we flew in opposite directions.

"Sorry", Amanda called, striding back over to me, "I lost my concentration. My fault."

She held out a helping hand. I took it and she pulled me up. However, she had pulled a little too hard and instead of stopping when I was upright, I kept going and toppled over on top of her.

"Did you do that on purpose?" I asked, to which she gave a cute giggle.

"Maybe", she said, closing the gap between our faces and giving me a quick peck on the cheek.

"Clever girl", I said. I got to my feet and pulled her up, not to make her fall on top of me.

"I think that's enough practice for now, let's get home", she said. I nodded in agreement and we turned in the direction of my home.

We walked back into Death City, hand in hand, very proud of our recent accomplishment.

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