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Chapter Eleven – Allies and Foes

"It is completed Dr. Frig."

"Good. Are you sure these will hold out? The last devices you gave them were completely useless."

"Yes. They will not break down like the others."

"Make sure of that. We don't want one of them going berserk again."

The door slides open. Alicia Testarossa enters the room.

"My. My. You sure are in quite a mood Dr. Lisa Frig."

"Ah, and you are your usual care-free self, Alicia."

Alicia smiles as she takes a closer look at the new Intelligent Devices displayed on screen.

"So… are these the new devices for Nanoha and Fate?"

"Yes, since both their genetic make-up is still unstable. Their bodies cannot suppress their powers during transformation. These new devices, however, will convert the excessive powers into a harmless disperse of energy."

"Good, I wouldn't want my little sister and her best friend to get hurt in battle because of mediocre devices."

A typical day in St. Luxis, Alice's class is attending Battle Simulation. Up on the field is Raven and Lucia, the current rank 1 and 2 respectively. This is their 36th battle to date. The battlefield is set up in a beach. Time of day is 1600h. Alice anxiously waits for the battle.

"Another battle with you? And I thought I would be paired with someone else today. That's too bad."

"You're rank 2. I'm rank 1. It's obvious that we will be sparring partners."

"But having a short sparring like you, it looks like I'm fighting a child."

"You're overconfident as usual Raven. Though, you've never won against a child like me."

"What did you say?"

It was an all out stare down. Alice was waiting patiently overhearing every word said.

"YOU JERK!! WHAT DID YOU SAY? WILL YOU REPEAT THAT IN FRONT OF MY FACE?"

"Why should I?"

"WHY YOU…!"

"These two… won't they stop arguing just for one second?"

"Is it always like this?" Alice asks.

"No, usually Lucia would just ignore Raven's taunts and finish off the battle quickly."

"Yeah. This is the first time Lucia responded. Its really quite amusing."

"WILL YOU TWO SHUT UP AND BEGIN THE MATCH ALREADY?" Ms. Blaine's furious eyes pierce through the Sim Field.

"Come Tybalt." Lightning is imbued into her body and flows through Tybalt. Her Knight Armor materializes as Tybalt takes on a sword form.

"Fenrir, awaken!" A gust of wind surrounds Raven as Fenrir transforms into its dagger state. Her usual Barrier Jacket is donned and now faces the mighty Lucia.

"WAIT! WHAT ARE YOU DOING USING YOUR OWN DEVICES?"

"It's hopeless Ms. Blaine. You know those two won't listen. They even ignore Teachers let alone Tutors."

"THAT'S NOT THE CASE HERE!"

"Battle will engage in 60 seconds."

"Any last words novice?"

"Just you wait. This battle is mine."

"STOP THE BATTLE!"

"Engage."

"Will you really allow them to enroll in St. Luxis?"

"Yes."

"Why? Aren't we supposed to control them?"

"Yes."

"Then why aren't we stopping them?"

"Because, my little sister Iris, this way we can have a closer look at how they do basic procedures on Wild Childs."

"But…"

"No buts. Mother put me in charge of monitoring St. Luxis. And so, I will let those scientists see the error of their ways. Those things aren't even human."

"Yet you allowed them entrance to the most prestigious school in the world."

"Of course. They might not be humans but… they're still the most powerful monsters in the world."

"As expected of my sister, she has a plan under her sleeves."

"We will expose of these Wild Child hunters as a sham. When mother finds out that they are utterly useless, all research concerning Linker Core Revival will be scrapped."

"But the concept of living for eternity…"

"Humans aren't meant for immortality. No. I should rephrase that. Humans… don't deserve it."

Iris just sat in wonder as the airship gently glides through the clear blue skies.

The gates of St. Luxis open as a girl in her pure white uniform enters the fortress. In front of her, there was a blond girl seemingly waiting for the girl. Their eyes are filled with excitement as they marvel at the magnificent castle.

"Fate-chan! I told you to wait for me."

"I'm sorry but sister…"

"Geez, you've been acting like a spoiled child ever since you met your sister. You've been paying less and less attention to me. I…"

"I'm sorry." Fate grabs her hand. "Please hold on to me Nanoha. You might get lost."

"Wait a minute. I'm not that thick to get lost."

"Yes, whatever you say."

"Geez Fate, you're no fun to tease anymore."

"If you're not going to hurry up then I'm going ahead."

"Don't leave me. Wait Fate-chan."

The battlefield was devastated with craters and scorched earth. Two figures emerge from the scattering dust and debris. The blonde knight draws her sword-like device and intently aims at her opponent.

"This… will never miss."

"You got me…"

Raven withdraws her Fenrir and slowly stands up. Lucia unexpectedly approaches her and extends her hand.

"That was a great spar. Thank you."

"Ah." She blushes. "Yes, thanks as well."

The class explodes in cheer.

"That was great Raven. That was your closest battle yet."

"Yeah. I loved it when you suddenly dived to avoid her darts."

"Well Lucia is far superior but that was really a beautifully choreographed battle."

"To go as far as that in a one on one against her is…"

"Huh… thanks?"

The girls crowd around the defeated Raven, all of them admiring her skills against Lucia. Alice takes the chance to approach the victor. Lucia turns her head. Their eyes meet for a split second. Alice blushes and quickly looks at the ground.

"What's wrong?"

"It's nothing."

"That's weird" she replies and smiles at Alice. As she heads towards the door, Alice starts to follow. Hearing her footsteps, Lucia stops in front of the door.

"Is there anything you want to go today?"

"Lucia…"

"Because if there is" Lucia blushes and clenches her fist, "I don't mind accompanying you."

"It's not there's anywhere I want to…"

"It's okay. I'll gladly come with you."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Actually I…" Alice stammers, "The Teacher said we should greet the new students transferring today."

Sensing a feeling of defeat, Lucia bluntly asks, "Is that all?"

"Yes!" she answers with her usual sweet smile.

"But why were you blushing and…"

"That's because I thought that you'd me mad and all."

"But…"

"Let's go, Lucia." She grabs her hand and starts to run.

"Wait… Alice."

"I'm sure you'd be happy to see who will be joining us in class."

In the midst of the gap between time and space called the Void, an island sits in the center of the universe. Here stands a small house surrounded by a luscious garden filled with bizarre hydrangeas, their colors seemingly impossible to be attained on earth. The house looks like a run-downed Victorian style home. A man in a black long coat, together with a girl in a white frilly dress, strolls across the path towards the house.

"Sierra, what are we doing here?" she asks whilst tightening her hold on his coat.

"We're here to meet our friends."

"Friends?"

The man stops and knocks on the door four times. The door emits a violent aura. Runes appear on the door. He puts his palm on the symbols. The girl hears a click. The door was unlocked.

"Come Eva."

"Yes."

As they enter the door, they are warped into the dismembered space of the shanty. The two are surrounded in an endless void until a spotlight is placed upon them.

"Your codenames?" a thundering voice beckons.

"Sierra, the Deceiver. I've come with the child."

A red spotlight is placed over her.

"She is…?"

"Her codename is candidate number 00, Eva Harlaown."

"Wait Sierra… I don't want to carry that filthy name."

"What do you suggest then?"

"Sei" the girl mutters.

"What?"

"My name is Sei Lassier."

Across the halls of St. Luxis, two girls scurry along the maze-like corridors, the energetic Alice and her dear friend Lucia. Both of whom have the capability to destroy nations. They are to greet the new members of the most elite school in the entire universe, St. Luxis Academy.

"We're almost there Lucia."

"Wait Alice. Don't run so fast."

"Here they are."

Lucia, tired from her battle, catches her breath.

"Didn't I say wait?"

"Come on. Greet our new classmates."

"New… classmates?"

In front of them, the members of the Wild Child Execution Force, the blonde Fate Testarossa and the brunette Nanoha Takamachi.

"I hope we can get along well."

Note: The holidays are over. Time to write once more...