Alfar

Academy City. A place where the vast majority of the population is mainly students, with just a few being adults to run it. However, while the city kept to itself on the pretense of unallowing people to steal their secrets, every now and then they did allow some people to enter. After all, they couldn't just keep the place locked up forever, on the accounts of suspicion and foul play. Thus the reason why on certain festivals this place was opened to all.

As such, if one has the money and goes through the paperwork, a person can enter Academy City themselves. Usually only for a few days at a time, but in certain cases it can be extended.

However, there were times when certain people would enter the city for other reasons than just visiting their kids or touring the place. No, sometimes they came for other reasons. Reasons where they were less than...legal.

"Where is she." Walking down the streets of Academy City is an interesting young girl who got more than a few people's attention. Both men and women really. And why wouldn't they?

Being short in size, has long blonde hair, white skin and long, narrow ears. Ears that didn't match most human ears. The girl wearing clothes apparently made of cotton with wooden buttons and not a single part made of metal. Though most of her features are like those of a normal human, at the same time she appears unnatural. On her neck being some kind of cross that one would see in a religion. Yet it appeared...cracked.

For those who don't know her, this is Alfar.

A magical life form created by certain people, in a mad attempt to allow them to evolve into the ultimate lifeform. However, thanks to a certain person that called herself a saint, this young magic lifeform was able to leave the organization and was given something to protect her overwhelming power. The cross she wore.

But now it was failing.

'I need to find that saint.' The magical being commonly referred to as an elf thought. 'She's the only person I know who has access to the church after I left it for a normal life. Surely she can help me out.'

Yes. After leaving that man Slappar, the saint took her to the church to get a special protection spell on her. Stopping her rather unique power from going out of control. A power she had to keep down, especially here in this city.

While she didn't have a name for it, if she were to give it one it'd be called 'Forced Evolution'.

A power that didn't discriminate against any lifeform. Humans, plants, animals, possibly even bacteria, all living things in her presence would be forced to 'evolve'. However, it is a distorted type of evolution that couldn't be controlled. Those affected by it would evolve, but in an unpredictable way that could either turn them strong...or evolve them into something that couldn't even live or survive in the environment. Highly dangerous.

Meaning if Academy City knew of this power of hers, it's more than likely they would capture and attempt to study this. She wasn't stupid, and knew this city like the Magic Side, had its own darkness. After all, her creators weren't exactly the best people in the moral department, having used her power without her knowing on other animals and plants.

The horrific results she saw were...less than pleasant.

And now there's a chance it can happen all over again. She couldn't allow that. The designated seal on her is failing, and as such she would need to get it either fixed or replaced. Two things she had no idea how to do. Luckily, she heard the saint is in this city. So if she can find her, then just maybe the saint could take her somewhere to help.

If not, well, maybe she can find a nice scientist to reverse her back into a fossil. Just like her original plan.

'Not that this will be easy.' Alfar looked around, ignoring the gazes on her. 'This city is big after all.' In a sense, it would be very difficult just to find the saint through all of this. Like looking for a needle in the haystack. Yet what other choice did she have.

Aside from the saint, she didn't really know much about the other magical people of the Magic Side, and after leaving them for an ordinary life, she lost all contact with them. So unless she could find her very fast, then she was on a timer.

"Excuse me miss. Can we talk for you for a bit." A timer that was about to be wasted as suddenly some men in blue came slightly frightening her.

"Uh-hu...Yes?" She nervously asked. She has spoken to some people, but even then it made her very nervous. Alfar being a bit shy to newcomers, and these men gave an intimidating air, to her eyes at the least.

"We got reports of a...person wandering around in rather strange clothing." Yeah, in hindsight maybe wearing this outfit wasn't the brightest move her in this city.

"Not to mention," The other officer said staring down at her, making her wince. "Are you even a guest here? There have been reports of strange people causing trouble." Yes, unknown but to the chosen few, certain people have indeed been causing trouble here in Academy City. People from the Magic Side that is.

Considering how most magicians wear rather...interesting clothing, compared to the vast majority of the city, it's inedible that reports and cameras would see this. As such, the local force Anti-Skill always made certain to be on the lookout with these people. Sure it could just be a cosplayer, but to them it could also be a troublemaker.

The Magic Side being very bad in hiding themselves from the numerous eyes of Academy City. Especially those that made real loud noises in a fight.

"I'm-uh...I'm a.." She is a guest here. It wasn't easy, but she managed to enter Academy City. However….she was using an illegal pass to enter. While it might fool these guys if she showed them, if they took her anywhere or tried getting her verified, they'll figure out her lie in a snap. That pass is only superficial after all.

"Hm." The officer stared at her more intently. Being suspicious of her attitude. He then turned toward his partner that nodded. "Miss. I'm going to ask you to show us you're pass." Alfar really began shaking now, even sweating ever slightly.

The officers however took that as a sign that just maybe, she's one of those troublemakers. If not, an illegal person who entered. Interesting. Again the two realized what they had to do. One of them taking out some cuffs which Alfar noticed.

"Ma'am," Th officer said in a reasonable tone. To the elf it sounded like the words of a monster. "I believe you need to come with us." To her: Come and die you wench!

Now she really is shaking like a little child. Maybe if she were more calm, rational, she'd be able to solve this misunderstanding. Instead she just stood with no movement, as if she had really given herself up.

The officers took that as a sign that it was a go. With those watching not intefering, seeing a person simply getting taken away and nothing more.

"Oh, there you are." Except for one though.

Hearing a voice, all three-the officers and Alfar turned and saw an ordinary man walking toward them. He had on a business suit looking somewhat professional and an ordinary face. The man stepping in and looked at Alfar.

"There you are. Where the heck were you? You know she wanted to see you by the entrance." The men looked at each other, confused. So did Alfar, however her thoughts became different on hearing the she.

'She? As in saint!?' Did this man know her, and was leading her to the saint. If so, then that was good news. I mean, granted she didn't recognize the man, but maybe she just forgot him. Not like she remembered her creators aside from Slappar.

"Y-yes. N-nice to see you." She replied to the man as best as she could. The officers didn't looked convinced

"You know this girl sir?" The Anti-Skill officer asked.

"Yes I do." Touya said not looking fazed at all. "In fact, why not show them your ID."

Alfar wasn't sure what to do originally, but thanks to this man she felt more calm. Quietly she then took out her ID, showing it to the officers. Grabbing it, they did a look over where she silently prayed they wouldn't realize it was a fake. A few seconds later they gave it back with her mentally being relieved.

"I see. Seems everything checks out." The officer said fooled by the false ID. Yet he still stared at the girl in some suspicion which made her twitch. "Though, why is she wearing such an outfit? Also, what's your relationship with her?" He asked Touya these very good questions.

"She's my daughter, and I got her these outfits because she likes playing dress up." Alfar immediately blushed, embarrassed that this man said she was co-co-cosplayig!

"I see." The man said giving a rather judgmental stare at her, but then just looked away no longer caring. "Very well then. Have a good day." Then like that the two then left making the Alfar happy. She really needed to work on her people skills.

For example, turning around she saw the man and then gave a small bow in thanks. "Thank you for the help. It is much appreciated."

"It's okay." Touya waved her off. "I just noticed someone was in trouble, and no offense, but you seemed kinda like a wreck." She couldn't even say anything in her defense. "In any case, I have to go. Got work to do. Good luck."

"W-wait!" She tried calling out. "Don't you know about the saint."

"...Uh...no." Like that Touya left. He wasn't trying to be rude or anything, he just had some work to do. Being an adult isn't easy kids, and required one to be there on time. Still, that didn't make Alfar any pleased, though she still held gratitude toward the man. Especially that last part he mentioned.

"...Daughter." She then turned slightly red at the thought. Shaking her head, she then began resuming her walking. Yet before she left, she noticed something on the ground. Picking it up, she saw that it was some kind of business card, with a name on it. "Touya...Kamijou…?" She then stuffed it in her pocket. One never knew where it might be useful.

Another character I don't really know about, but I still find that fine. Shame it was short though, but whatever. Can't all have winner chapters. Until Next Time.