Chapter three: Enrollment in the DWMA. Enter the meister Mello?
The ones from the Death note world are now in the Death room and they meet lord Death.
"Hello hello!" Lord Death greets. "How's it going?"
"Meister Maka reporting sir." Maka says. "Thank you for seeing us."
"Yeah yeah. No problem." Lord Death's hand appears and he seems to wave off the thanks. "What's up?" He asks putting his hands away again.
"These people who we've brought here are from another world." Maka says. "No idea on how this is possible but apparently it is."
Lord Death looks to the others in the room as Maka and Soul stand to the side to let Lord Death see. "Hmmm. Yes very intriguing." He says analyzing the others for a moment then he claps his hands together as he comes to a decision. "I know! Would you like to enroll into the DWMA? Maybe you'll find out why you were brought to this world." He says.
"Is that a good idea?" Soul asks. "They don't know much about this world other than what me and Maka have explained." He says.
"It'll be fine I'm sure. But it's up to them on what they do." Lord Death explains. "The more the merrier!"
"Might as well." Matsuda says. "There's nowhere else to go and like he said we might find out why we are here."
The others nod in agreement.
"Alright! Then it's official! You are now enrolled in the DWMA! Maka can take you to where the other freshmen's are." Lord Death says happily.
"Yes Lord Death." Maka says with a bow. "Come on." She takes the lead out of the death room. "It'll be ok if you don't feel like you fit in with the elite looking groups here. Not all freshman's are as good as some others you'll see as usually the freshmen are on a lower level than the more elite groups here."
"By elite you mean like Light and L or you and Soul?" Ide asks.
Maka nods. "Yeah like them as well as me and Soul. L and Light are a strong pair but that's to be expected from the "EAT" class. Me and Soul are also a part of the "EAT" class."
The others are confused and Soul lets Maka explain.
"DWMA has two general advancement curriculums. Ninety percent of the student body is placed in the "NOT" class. "NOT" Is Normally Overcome Target. It is for Non-combatants. The other ten percent is the "EAT" class. "EAT" is Especially Advantaged Talent. It is for agents who use their powers to battle evil. But even "NOT" students can be dangerous if they don't learn to manage their powers. Especially or well mainly the weapons. "EAT" class students often become famous or idolized as we continue to fight off the evil of the world. An evil that no ordinary humans could take down."
"Wow that sounds elite alright." Matsuda says with an 'oh man.' Look on his face.
They make it to where the freshman's are gathering.
Maka leads them inside and while Maka goes over to the man, Sid, who is taking names as well as handing out tags that say weapon or meister the others glance around at the freshmen's.
"Alright you guys." Sid says getting the group from the world of Death note's attention. "I'm Sid. Maka and Soul have explained your situation so for now partner up with others in your group at least until you know if you are a weapon or a meister then you can switch partners if you want."
The group from the Death note world all nod in understanding.
"Alright then I'll be taking your names." Sid continues.
"See you guys. We gotta get to class." Maka says.
"Bye!" The team say their good byes as Soul and Maka leave.
They give their names to Sid then they join the freshmen's in waiting.
"Who do you think should partner with who?" Matsuda asks.
"I am not sure yet." Rester says. "This whole partner thing is a little strange still."
"That's everyone." Sid walks to the front. "As I'm sure you all should know by now I am Sid, school staff. We called you here together so we could get a good look at you. Each meister and weapon will get partnered up with someone, but there's no need to rush your decision. Take your time and find a partner who truly suits you."
The freshmen's listen attentively.
"If you are having trouble deciding then go to events such as a bingo tournament." Sid says then picks up a stack of papers. "Here are some sheets with a rough outline of what's coming up on the schedule. Take one and pass them toward the back." He hands the stack to the closest person and they get passed around as everyone takes one until there are none left and everyone has a copy.
They then get an explanation about the two different classes but the team have already heard that so they take a look at the sheets.
The team pay attention again once that's over.
"There's a real variety of uniforms here. You're free to mix and match tops and bottoms or you can just wear your own cloths. What I'm going to do now is teach you how to control those powers of yours well at least begin working on that with you all. In order to help me do that. I've brought a trio from the "EAT" class. You're first day will not be any work on your behalf other than paying attention." Sid explains then turns to the door. "Come on in."
The door opens letting the three people enter.
Mello, Near and Matt walk into the room only to stand in a line beside Sid facing the freshman's.
"This is gun meister Mello, angel gun Near and devil gun Matt." Sid introduces them. "However despite the names that humans have given different weapons they are demon weapons here at the DWMA."
Mello glances to Near and Matt who are on either side of him with Matt beside Sid.
Near starts glowing white with Matt glowing a darker shade of grey but is still glowing.
The two jump into the air and transform into their weapon forms with Mello catching them.
Near's weapon form is a gun that looks to be a grey, white and yellow pistol. It has angel wings on the back that look to be decoration, four crosses on either side of the barrel with the word Angel in between and four crosses on the handle that is the same as the ones on the barrel but there is a light grey skull between the crosses. The section just under and above the tip of the barrel is yellow while the very end of the barrel is black as well as slightly sticking out. The trigger isn't against the handle area instead in the middle of the gap for the trigger. Finally there is a dangle charm that is attached to the bottom of the gun by a short chain, the charm is a yellow cross. The only yellow on the gun is what is mentioned above.
Matt's weapon form is also a gun that looks to be a pistol but the colors are black, grey, red and a white skull. It has black and red demon wings on the back that look to be a decoration. There is black pentagrams that is four in total on the barrel with two on each side of the barrel and between the pentagrams there is the word Devil. The handle also holds four pentagrams with two on each side that is like the ones on the barrel but between them there is a white with black outlines skull instead of the word Devil. The trigger is black and almost seems to be a part of the ring of space for the trigger. He also has a dangle charm but his is a black with red insides pentagram.
Mello holds them both with his pointer on the triggers ready to go into action.
The freshmen's back up to a wall standing in a line ready to watch the three.
The changing to weapon form suddenly makes the freshmen feel like animals backing off another's territory as to not get hurt.
"Alright everyone please sit on the floor by that wall you're standing by." Sid instructs pointing to the one with the windows.
The freshmen do as told and Sid joins them.
"Stay sitting during this demonstration." Sid tells everyone sitting. "And pay attention."
Mello stands facing the freshmen. "I have two weapons but having two is very difficult and very rare to work out. So for the sake of this I will be using the term of one weapon since that is more than likely how you all are going to turn out with; with one partner. Both weapon and meister are human beings. Weapons are not objects or tools." He moves his hands out so the freshmen can see. "If both weapon and meister stay on the same page." He lets go of the weapons until only his finger in the hole where the triggers are is what is keeping the weapons from falling. "Then the meister won't even have to put any strength into wielding the weapon for them to move."
The weapons start spinning on their own around Mello's finger without Mello having to do anything.
The freshmen watch in awe.
Mello stops the spinning and continues on as targets around the room but not in a place that'll endanger the freshmen appear as they are moving up and down quickly like a very advanced challenge. "But for this to happen the meister must recognize the weapons will with the weapon doing the same for the meister." He moves so he turns and shoots at one target making it stop to show he hit it dead on in the middle of the target. He moves around the room like he's in a battle and shoots the targets using both Matt and Near.
Each time a target is hit they stop and show that each shot was dead on the center even the times Mello shot in mid-air while still landing perfectly to move quickly after.
By the time Mello skids to a stop in the middle of the room, all targets have been hit dead on in the center without a single bullet that missed at all.
Mello does a small bow to end the demonstration.
The freshmen clap as they recover from their awe.
Sid gets up and goes over to Mello who straightens to stand properly again. "Thank you for that wonderful demonstration." He says.
Black star comes bursting into the room. "Ya-hoo!" He has Tsubaki in her chain scythe weapon form as he skids to face Mello. "Sid! You should have chosen me for the demonstration! I'm a much bigger star than he is!" He says puffing out his chest. "Well then how about a fight? What do you say Mello? I'll show you who's the better star! ME!"
"Fine by me." Mello accepts.
Sid quickly moves everyone to the front of the room to keep them out of the way of the fight. "Students can get into fights with one another." He explains. "It's the kind of school this is."
Black star charges first. He starts off running towards Mello then jumps up and throws one of the blades at Mello who leaps straight up into the air making the blade dig into the ground as the blonde lands perfectly balanced on the chain.
Mello notices that Black star is going to pull the blade back towards him so the blonde does a backflip just as the chain starts moving back towards Black star with the blade following the chain. The blonde lands gracefully on the ground and Black star dashes forward as soon as he hits the ground but when he lands he makes the floor crack.
Black star gets close enough that he starts attacking with Mello using his weapons to block the attacks.
Both moving to attack and dodge or block in lightning quick attacks; that it almost seems like the clanking of metal against metal that fills the air, is the only sign of their weapons actually clashing proving this is a real fight.
The battle is so fast pace that for the freshmen it's almost a little hard to follow but they are struck with awe about it.
Those from the world of Death note start to think that the two are fighting in a way it almost seems like intense dancing as they move around either backwards or forwards or even to one side or the other almost making or do make small circles as they continue to fight.
Mello and Black star take the fight to the air when Mello jumps to avoid being hit by one of Black stars attacks.
Black star starts to follow Mello. But just as he is a little ways up in the air then Mello points both of his weapons at Black star and fires them at the same time sending Black star flying back into the ground.
Mello lands and Black star charges forth again only for the two to clash weapons in close combat once again.
Black star and Mello are both once again attacking, dodging and blocking with lightning quick movements.
Mello sees an opening and spins sending a kick into Black stars gut making him air born enough for Mello to place the barrel of Matts gun on Black stars stomach and fires.
Black star is sent flying to the side stunned until he hits the ground then as his body does the natural bounce he gets back to his feet. "A weak trick." He says with his big grin. "That's nothing a big star like me can't handle."
"Why isn't Black star bleeding?" Halle wonders out loud.
"Matt and Near don't shoot normal bullets. They aren't normal weapons after all. They shoot compressed pieces of the soul waves they get either from each other or Mello." Sid explains.
"I guess that makes sense." Soichiro says as they continue to watch the fight.
Mello starts shooting at Black star making the other move to try to avoid the attacks but still manages to get hit by some.
Both have been hit by some attacks from the other so far.
Black star growls and charges at Mello with great speed.
Mello stops shooting and deciding to do a closer attack he charges forward also with great speed.
The two jump into the air and clash in mid-air. Black star trying to slice at Mello and Mello pushing Black stars attack back. Mello points the one gun that isn't blocking Black stars attack and uses Near to fire a shot at Black star sending him flying back but not before sending a kick to Mello making the other also go flying back. They crash onto the ground at pretty much the same time and they both landed on their feet even though no one could tell that until the small clouds of dust around the two disappear.
"A tiny star like you cannot defeat a big star like me!" Black star yells then charges forward again. He tries slashing at Mello but his attacks are blocked as Mello uses his weapons to block the lightning quick attacks with his lightning quick movements.
The clanking of metal against metal continues to fill the air.
The two slam at each other in another attempt but they end up acting like springs when they try to push the other away. Both go flying back and skid on the floor in crouched positions.
Black star stands first then he gets Tsubaki to change to a ninja blade.
"You're an idiot. Picking a fight with me." Mello says straightening to a standing position. "Ready?" His eyes flicker down to one of his weapons as both are at his sides since his arms attached to the hands holding weapons are at his sides.
Matt and Near both let out a sound of agreement then Mello smirks.
"Let's go soul resonance!" Mello, Near and Matt say together.
Matt and Near transform into their soul resonance form.
Matt and Near transform into small round cannon looking weapons that are now also on Mello's arm going half way up to the elbow.
Matt's new weapon look is a black cannon looking weapon with a red pentagram on the top and the dangle charm is still on as well as the wings still being attached to the back.
Near's new weapon look is a white cannon looking weapon with a yellow cross on the top and the dangle charm is also still on as well as the wings still being attached to the back.
The new weapon look is almost like a cylinder drum but at the same time it has the cannon look that nicely fits on Mello's arms to no more than half way to his elbow though the end going up the arm is a little closer to the wrist than half way to the elbow.
"That's Mello, Near and Matt's soul resonance form. Soul resonance is when the meister and weapon harmonize. The meister passes soul waves to the weapon, the weapon then magnifies the waves and passes them back. They repeat the process until they create a soul wave more powerful than either is alone." Sid explains.
Mello jumps into the air to avoid an attack from Black star only to point Near at Black star who jumps up after him. "Heavens light." He says and fires the beam that hits Black star.
The beam from Near is a light yellow almost white beam with black electric looking line spiraling around the beam starting from the top and black outline crosses can be seen moving around in the beam.
It sends Black star flying into the wall while Mello lands gracefully on his feet on the ground having to bend his knees slightly as a follow through and skids back a little as he lands.
Black star attacks once more as he leaps from the dust cloud and the two once again begin fighting their close combat fighting.
Mello waits for the perfect opportunity and crouches as Black star leans forward to attack then he spins to send a kick to Black stars gut sending him up into the air. He jumps up after Black start and ends up pretty much right above Black star who turns in mid-air to face Mello.
Black star glares challenging at Mello.
Mello puts Near up against Black star. "Heavens light!" He fires Near sending Black star flying to the ground. Mello flips in midair and lands once again gracefully on the ground like last time.
"I'm not done with you!" Black star yells from the dust cloud.
As the dust cloud clears they can now see Black star with Tsubaki in shuriken mode.
Black star throws Tsubaki at Mello. "Take that! You puny punk!"
Mello aims Matt at Tsubaki. "Hells fire." He says then fires making the beam hit Tsubaki so she goes flying back to Black star who leaps backwards to dodge it.
The beam from Matt is a light grey almost white beam with black electric looking line spiraling around the beam starting from the top and black outline pentagrams can be seen moving around in the beam.
Black star lands first on his hands then uses that as a spring to go back into the air so he can land on his feet this time. "Tsubaki!"
"Right!" Tsubaki's voice comes from her weapon form as she changes to ninja blade.
As the transformation completes Black star grabs Tsubaki who is no longer stuck in the ground.
Black star had grabbed Tsubaki as he ran past only to skid to a stop half way to Mello.
Mello points Matt at Black star. "Let's finish this." He says and prepares to fire. "Hells fire."
The beam that is fired from Matt hits right where Black star was as the other jumps into the air.
Mello quickly moves to the side and spins around to avoid being landed on by Black star who is now closer to him again. He blocks an attack then points Near at Black star as soon as he gets a few steps away.
Black star dashes forward so Mello jumps into the air, turns and points Near at Black star once again.
"Heavens light." Mello says as the shot is fired from Near straight to Black star causing a dust cloud as expected. The blonde lands gracefully on his feet. "That should do it." He says as his weapons change back to guns.
Black star laughs. "You think something like that would defeat me?" He steps out of the dust cloud. "Think again." His looks shows that he has been battling like Mello but neither has lost yet. "I'm the biggest star this world has ever seen!" He boasts.
"If that's so. Would you stop giving me child's play and get on with the real fight?" Mello says. "Or are you too scared to admit that you don't actually know how to fight?"
Black star glares. "I am the greatest! You are nothing compared to how big of a star I am! You will be sorry that you ever challenged me!" He says. "Speed star." He uses his speed star technique to dash around Mello. "Haha! You can't see me can you!" He shouts as he appears in one spot for a second then another.
Mello stands and waits as if expecting something to happen.
"Feel lucky you get to see such a big star like me perform my awesomeness in front of you!" Black star then lets out a laugh.
Mello closes his eyes a moment then he opens them and jumps into the air.
Tsubaki lands, in ninja blade mode, into the ground right where Mello was just a few seconds ago.
Black star appears in front of him just as he reaches the peak of his jump. He slams into Mello and they slam into the ground causing cracks on the ground as well as dust. Black star lands so he is standing where there is less dust and stands with his chest puffed out now holding Tsubaki again. "Ha! You can't defeat me! I'm Black star!" He throws his head back laughing.
"Black star." Tsubaki speaks concerned. "Something doesn't seem right. It's too quiet."
"Of course it is! I have silenced him in awe of my greatness!" Black star responds with a big grin he watches as the dust cloud, that's the biggest right where the impact happened, to first reveal a dark figure that's standing that turns out to show it's Mello standing as the dust clears.
"Are you done with your games Black star?" Mello asks.
"I'm just getting started." Black star responds. "And when I win all these freshmen can have my autograph! They'll be begging for it!"
Mello smirks softly. "Then I guess it's good I saved the best for last." He crouches standing on his toes a little, enough so his heels are off the ground. His hands holding his two weapons move out to be straight as well as facing the ground at an angle.
"You sure are being submissive to me. That's good. It means you know your place." Black star says.
Near and Matt transform into their soul resonance forms again.
Mello brings them up once they are in their soul resonance forms and connects them, the wings not getting in the way, by just putting them against each other facing Black star. "Harmony cannon." He fires, causing himself to be moved back a millimeter or two when he fires.
The beam that comes out starts as the two different beams from each weapon swirling around each other.
Once the beam is combined, a few centimeters from where it was fired, it is a beam that is mixed with grey and yellow so both colors show and the black electric line is still the same with both black outline pentagrams along with black outline crosses can be seen moving around in the beam. It is also double the size of the one of the original beams.
The beam hits Black star causing what seems like an explosion with some smoke made skulls appearing in the smoke though a lot of smoke in this world appears to have some smoke skulls in them.
Then when the smoke clears they see a crater in the floor and a hole in the wall where he blew Black star away off to somewhere in the distance outside that, him flying off to somewhere, can be seen by looking out of the hole though Black star seems to be gone like he had been blasted too far to see.
Mello stands with his weapons still in soul resonance form. "Idiot." He stares at where Black star used to be but was blown away when hit. "I was only making sure I wouldn't be sent flying back when I fired that attack at you." He waits a moments as his weapons go back to gun form. He moves his arms up at the same time so his weapons are facing the ground at an angle, as his weapons glow to show their changing back to human form, so it's in perfect sync and once he reaches his shoulders he throws his weapons into the air so they change back to human form.
Matt and Near change in midair behind Mello and their forms look to be slightly crouched as soon as they change but they straighten their legs at the right moment so when they do then it is the second before they actually land. They land and very slightly crouch as if a follow through then they straighten to normal standing positions a moment after.
"That is just an example of the kinds of battles you may see in the DWMA when the students challenge each other to fights. In order for a fight to continue though there must be a teacher present. It's the kind of school this is so you'll see more fights as you continue on in this academy." Sid explains. "Harmony cannon is only one of Mello, Near and Matt's more powerful soul resonance attacks. Now remember that wielding two weapons at once and be able to sync their soul wavelengths is usually close to impossible and only about three pairs have managed to pull it off with one of them being Mello. And another being a grim reaper whose name is Death the kid. He is the son of Lord Death. The third is also a EAT student named Kiriku Rungu. Do not feel discouraged even if things seem too tough around here. To become good weapons and meisters it is about knowing your skill and controlling your abilities. Especially with the weapons."
Those from the Death note world swallow heavily at what they had witnessed. They hope that they won't be getting into any fights until they are much better at it.
"That's it for today!" Sid closes the class as Mello, Near and Matt leave. "You will be shown to your dorms."
Once everyone now has a room in the dorms they get to relax a little.
Halle has a room to herself and feels lucky she does. She plops down onto the bed and thinks about everything she saw today. "How can Mello and Near work together in this world? I would have thought they'd be the same as from our world." She sighs softly. "I wonder if we are just reported missing in our world. How did they become partners anyways?" She rolls over to her side. "Man this world sure has a lot to take in." She then begins to wonder if they will be able to return to their world.