Celestial Students

By: Tsubasa Caligrapher

Chapter 14

Azure Kaze, KaiAN-Chan, and Sapph1reDrag0n ! Thanks you guys so much for being my beloved reviewers !

" Just because I- … where did they go ? " Ericel suddenly asked. He and Ashant'e stopped arguing and looked around, realizing Anne and Daisuke was gone. They turned back and glared at each other.

" It's your fault ! We've lost them now ! " Ashant'e yelled.

" My fault !? You're the one who started all of this ! " Ericel shot back.

" It's not my fault ! It's yours ! "

" Yours ! "

" Yours ! "

" Yours ! " Ericel yelled.

" I can recognize those voices from anywhere ! " a familiar voice suddenly called out. They turned in shock as a well-known violet-head came outside.

" Misato ! " Ashant'e called, already used to calling her by her first name.

" What are you doing here !? " Ericel asked in surprise. She motioned for them to come in with her head and waved her badge at her guard, making him nod as he let in the teens.

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" Really ? That's pretty serious. " Ericel said.

" By you descriptions, this girl could easily be a rogue HiME. " Ashant'e said as Ericel looked at her in question.

" A HiME ? " Ericel and Misato asked at the same time.

" You see, even though there are sparse Ryoushi already, there are even fewer who were born with a latent talent in manipulating energy. HiME is just one of the labels for those specializing in offensive powers. " Ashant'e explained.

" You might be right. This girl hasn't killed anyone yet, but the burn marks on them are pinpoint and have almost crippled the victims. We don't know how dangerous this girl is. " Misato told them of a girl who's in the alleyways and hurts anyone that comes across her. With her execution time, she would either have a gun that shoots bullets made of fire, or she had powers of her own.

" But are you sure she's a threat ? I mean, what if the same thing happened to her that happened to Ashant'e ? She could just be scared. " Ericel said.

" True, but we don't know that for sure. " Misato said sadly.

" But it's highly unlikely. Each Ryoushi specializes in one type of power, and my main power branches off into teleportation, which was what made me appear here in the first place, but hers seems to be fire. I don't think she was sent here from somewhere else. " Ashant'e said. They sighed as Ericel put his head down on the table while Misato drank her beer.

" What are you guys doing here anyways ? " Misato asked, reminding of their mission.

" We have some important business ourselves. " Ericel smiled. Suddenly, a strange pink fog covered the area, making Ericel sweat drop.

" You guys, what are you up to ? " he asked nervously to no one in particular. Suddenly, there was a loud crash and a yell, making Ericel sweat drop … again.

" Davis, I hate you ! " he heard Anne yell as the smoke cleared, which no one seemed to notice much in the first place as they were too busy dancing to the music. Anne and Daisuke came out of nowhere as they were wiping the dust off their clothes.

" Nice plan. " Anne said sarcastically as she swept her hair out of her eyes.

" Hey, I got us in right ? " he said as he smoothed out his shirt. They both stopped and gaped as they saw Ericel and Ashant'e were already in.

" How did you guys get in ! " Daisuke asked unbelievingly. They turned and pointed to Misato who waved at them with a grin.

" All that work for nothing. " Anne grumbled. Suddenly, loud dance music started filling up the area as Ericel gasped.

" Bianca ! " Ericel yelled as he pointed towards the dance floor. And as the song " Cutie Honey " by Ahyoomee Lee started playing, Bianca was indeed on the dance floor, dancing with the rhythm perfectly.

" Oh, she's going down ! This is my song. " Anne said confidently as she and Ericel walked onto the dance floor.

" This is your important business ? " Misato asked, making Ashant'e smile sheepishly. When Daisuke sat down, Misato decided to tell him too about the mysterious fire girl. But before she oculd, something hard and shiny hit Daisuke on the side of his face, making him facefault to the floor comically while the two ladies sweatdropped.

" … Heads up ! " Ericel finally yelled, smiling sheepishly as Daisuke got up glaring. Daisuke looked down at the handheld camcorder and nodded. They watched in interest as Daisuke recorded Ericel and Anne going onto the dance floor.

" Ugh. " Anne scoffed, making Bianca aware of their prescence. As they slowly moved their bodies to the music, Bianca grabbed a nearby partner and started dancing. When the hip-hop song started getting into a more active beat, Anne and Ericel started dancing simultaneously to the rhythm, drawing attention to the duo that looked too young. Bianca glared as she pushed her partner away.

" Hey ! " Ericel protested as Bianca moved him aside and started getting in Anne's face. When Bianca completed a move, Anne did it too. Then Anne did a dance routine, and Bianca copied her, looking at her smugly. After, they both just started dancing their own while the crowd cheered.

" Wow. " Misato admitted as Ericel struggled through the crowd to their table.

" She's doin' good huh. " Ericel smiled.

" Aren't you supposed to be helping her ? " Ashant'e asked, but the two boys just nodded.

" Just look at her. " Daisuke said, pointing to the smiling Anne.

" She doesn't need our help with it. This is her stage." Ericel said. Ashant'e looked over and nodded solemnly. With one final step, Anne did a backflip wiout using her hands and wowed the crowd as Bianca lost her step and fell, losing the match. Anne looked down at her and offered a hand, but Bianca just swatted it away and got up herself.

" So, do I make the squad now ? " Anne asked, trying not to be condescending … and failing at it.

" What makes you think that ? " Bianca sneered, making Anne gasp.

" But you said- " Anne started.

" Prove what you think I said. " Bianca smirked.

" She doesn't have to. We can just show you got served by a freshman to the entire school. " Ericel said as he held up the camera for her to see. She gaped at him, but then quickly recovered.

" You can't show that to the entire school. There's no way. And I know you won't do it, you don't have to guts. " she said smugly.

" Oh really ? Are you sure about that ? I had a 4.0 GPA since elemetary school, I'll find a way to broadcast it to the school. And do you really think I wouldn't have the guts to humiliate to help my best friend ? " he asked in a fake innocent tone. Bianca continued to look condescending, but it wasn't as convincing as before.

" I think you really should keep your word Bianca. Or should I tell your parents ? " Misato suddenly said as she stood up and made Bianca gape. That ruined her resolve as she quickly ran outside but turned back to Anne.

" Fine you made the squad. Be at the gym tomorrow at 4 P.M. sharp. " she glared before she ran away from all the cheering.

" Oh snap ! In all of this, I forgot I never wanted to join the squad ! " Anne smacked her forehead with her palm, making them all sigh.

" Anyway, time to party ! " Ericel yelled happily, but was halted by Misato.

" Hold it ! Don't you think you should be at home now children ? " Misato quirked her eyebrows at them, making them pout.

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" Wow, it is pretty late isn't it ? " Daisuke realized.

" I guess I better get home. " Anne said but Ashant'e stopped her.

" Wait, one last thing before you guys all go to beddy-bye. " she said with the same evil grin as before, making Ericel and Daisuke gulp.

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" Ok, you've all been able to use your powers basically at least … well, some of you. " she smirked at Ericel who glared back at her.

" Anyway, for those of you who haven't summoned your child yet, don't worry. They will come when they need to be. " she said, making Daisuke and Anne relieved.

" Now, I think it's time for you guys to summon your mediums. " she said, making them all quirk their eyebrow except for Anne.

" Mediums ? As in weapons or objects to channel spiritual power through ? " Anne asked, making the boys stare at her.

" What ? I saw it in an anime. " she defended herself.

" Exactly. But in this case, it will be weapons. Now, everyone stand up. "

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" I still can't do it ! " Daisuke whined. Ericel and Anne were able to summon a power circle but as they tried to concentrate their energy, it just faded. Ashant'e sighed and showed them again. She put her legs together and stood straight up with her right arm in front of her..

" Mugen Tenshin Ryu. Baikaibutsu, I summon thee. Tarima Ogotsie ! " she yelled out, outstretching her arm to the side. In that moment, a violet circle of power appeared under her and the invisible photons in the air were lit up in a purple haze. They gathered in front of her as she snapped, and they gathered around her neck, forming a see-thru shawl.

" Fine, but I am so tired. " Ericel sighed as he got up.

" Tai Chi Chuan. " Ericel called out as he spread his legs apart.

" Pi Qua Quan. " Anne called as she bent her knees into a stance.

" Jeet Kune Do. " Daisuke said quietly as he stood straight up and put his arms together as if praying.

"Baikaibutsu, I summon thee. " they each called out as a power circle of blue, gray, and pink appeared from the ground.

" Yamata Shigori ! " Ericel called out as his circle blazed. The photons around him materialized and started to gather, but it just dissipated … again.

"Fushi No Tori ! " Daisuke yelled, swinging his arm out. Multiple silver photons started glowing as they started forming into his hands ! Daisuke and Ericel looked on in excitement as it started forming … and then stopped …

" Ah man ! " Ericel and Daisuke sighed in unison.

" Don't worry. If you got that far, you can summon it in no time. " Ashant'e said.

" Gamari Otatsi. " Anne called out, turning their attention to her as her weapon started to materialize !

" Oh, my, god ! " Ericel yelled as the pink energy formed into Anne's hand ! She slowly opened her eyes, and gasped down at the small fan in her hand. She swung her hand and it flowed open, shining in a bright light with multiple jewels embedded in it, decorated in multiple designs.

" Wow. " Anne uttered as she realized how light it was, and how sharp the edges were.

" Try using your power now. " Ashant'e smiled.

" Kaze no Hana. " Anne tried out, as she instinctively fanned it with her new medium, and it just exploded !

" Uhh .. I can't see … " Daisuke yelled out, hearing Anne laugh. With a flap of her fan, it cleared up ! And with another, it was there again ! Then, Anne turned and fanned towards a rock, and the fog moved all the way over there and just covered that are. The others nodded, impressed at how she was able to control her power so easily now.

" Now that at least one of you learned how to summon your medium, " she turned to Ericel, making his veins cross. " I think it's time for you guys to go home. " she said as she realized how dark it was, and pointed her finger up.

" Shikuchi ! "Ashant'e called out as they teleported back to Instant Tang.

" You couldn't just teleport us home ? " Ericel asked.

" No, too tired. " she faux yawned as she waved bye-bye to them and disappeared in a flash, making them gape at her. They turned to each other and sighed.

" Fine, I'll see you then. " Anne waved as she went her separate way. The boys waved as they started walking home. When they walked past an alleyway, Ericel suddenly had a cold feeling as he looked towards the darkness. Daisuke just looked at him in question as he continued on. Ericel watched his friend walk away as he proceeded into the alleyway.

" Jeez, it's cold. " he shivered as he walked slowly deeper into the alley. Ericel turned every once in a while when he felt a rush of air. A shadow cautiously watched as Ericel started to slow down. In a split second, Ericel sidestepped as a stream of fire struck at him.

" Ok, come out. You might as well. " he called out as he slowly looked up. And there she was, floating directly in the moon. A beautiful girl with her hair in a fluffy ponytail, wearing mostly rags. Ericel saw that her face was covered in dirt, and she had a murderous gleam in her eye. But what caught his eye were the glowing rings decorated with magatama floating around her wrists and ankles that seemed to keep her afloat … and the scarf she wore.

" Jaen. " she whispered before he could observe any further as her finger lit up. She blew out gently as a stream of devastating fire flew towards him. Ericel's eyes widened as he hopped back and the flame barely missed him. The mysterious girl blew out more flames as Ericel dodged them effectively. She narrowed her eyes at him as she reeled her arms back.

" Yatai ! " she called out as the rings around her ankles plus the magatama on it started glowing. Ericel's eyes opened wide as he saw her charge forward. She reached him and started punching and kicking him viciously as he was barely able to block it ! As she reached out to punch him, he circled his right arm around it and turned it away, the thrusting forward to hit her with his elbow. She glared again at him, making him gulp.

" Dai-Jaen ! " she yelled out as she pointed at him.

" Oh shoot ! " he yelped as a spiral of fire spun out of her finger tip ! The blazing flame hit the ground and spiraled around him, trapping him in a ring of fire.

" Damn. " he sighed as he looked around, realizing there was no way out. She landed on the ground with a thud as her rings stopped spinning. Ericel watched in surprise as she got into a fighting stance, and challenged him. He just got into a battle stance himself and nodded. She charged towards him and punched out multiple times while he dodged it easily, though he realized she was very strong. He could feel the air split every time she narrowly missed him.

" Ugh. " he grunted as she landed a hit into his chest and knocked him across the area, almost hitting him right into the fire.

" Oh snap ! " he flipped up and patted his back as his shirt caught on fire. He sighed as the fire went out, only to dodge just in time as the girl went on the offensive again. He was able to block most of her attacks, but they were becoming increasingly stronger with each hit. He yelped as she landed a small kick to his arm, making him rub it comically while in the middle of the fight, making the girl's veins cross. She spit out a fireball at him … and singed his hair.

" Oh … NO YOU DIDN'T ! " he shouted as he got into a stance. When she punched forward, he slapped her hand away and grabbed the other one as she was about to swing. He smacked her on the neck and switched the arms grabbing her to smack her in the chest with the back of his palms, into to put them together and hit her simultaneously. When she tried to attack again, he hit her arms back against her side as he hit her on the ears, then hit her on the chest, sending her flying away before grabbing her scarf off.

" Oh my god. " Ericel gasped as he saw the collar on her neck. When she realized that he saw, she reeled her arm back.

" Dai-Jaen ! " she screamed as the flaming attack went right towards him ! He wasn't able to dodge it in time as he closed his eyes, only for a phrase to come to mind.

" Gyouko Shouheki ! " he cried out as he raised his hand, making a shield of blue energy rise up ! Ericel watched as the energy faded and he saw it was actually a shield of ice. He smirked again when he saw his ring glowing.

" Now the party's about to get started ! " he smiled as remembered the words.

" Tai Chi Chuan. " he whispered while the girl waited expressionless.

"Baikaibutsu, I summon thee. " Ericel said quietly as a circle of azure power glowed around his feet.

" Yamata Shigori ! " he yelled out as he thrust his arm out. Ericel grinned as the photons of energy around him started forming into his hands. It grew into a slender shape, leaving an interesting medium in his grasp.

" Ok, now it's time to really play ! " he smiled brightly as he held out his crystal conductor's baton.

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Yay ! Chapter done, and it's longer, all because of you Sapph1reDrag0n ! Anyway, I'll be out to Reno starting the 21st, so I might not update till I get back ok ? And hey, if you want to give me a present, leave me a review ! So, remember spleetoog, do a good job on that manga and mail me a copy when you're finished ! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT … READING THIS STORY !