In the small area of Kuoh Town, there was a small church. It was decrepit and unused since no one had been inside in years. Not since the last preacher had used it had anyone come here. It wasn't that surprising. The Abrahamic faith never took over Japan as it had Europe and other territories it had sunk its claws into. Many yokai and gods were rather pleased with that, although they inwardly seethed when some of Japan was given to the devils. They kept that to themselves, silently waiting for them to depart.

A silent watcher lay within the ruins but it was not one of the local beings. Instead, it was a Fallen Angel. She was pretty and petite and had long blonde hair kept in two pigtails. She wore a black lolita outfit. The girl had her back to one of the church pews as she hummed softly. A book lay in her hands as she turned the page.

She stuck out her tongue which was rather cute on her small form, "Fallen Angels in coins? What will they think of next?"

"Mittelt!" A shrill voice called out from further inside the church. "Come here now!"

Mittelt huffed and closed her book, "I wish I could stuff her in a coin. Might do her some good." She stood up and put her book down. Thankfully she had a good memory so she could easily pick up her last place later.

She walked down into the secret basement underneath the church. She was thankful they already had one here or else she knew that Raynare, her current boss, would just make her dig one. Probably with a spoon if she was lucky. Mittelt may be exaggerating but, well…

'Raynare's a total, straight up, bitch.' She thought to herself as she made her way down. It was creepy as fuck in her mind but again, she kept that to herself. Raynare wasn't in the mood to hear backtalk.

'She's never in the mood for anything.'

She came to a large door, ignoring the humans they unfortunately had to work with. Ex-exorcists. Mortals who were tasked with protecting humans from monsters and the like. At least they were until they were excommunicated from the church. Of course, a few were protestant as well. Banished people tended to stick together even if they hated each other.

The only notable person among them was a black cloaked individual with a fedora hat. He was tall and well built. A Fallen like herself and the only reason why she paid attention to him. This was Dohnaseek. He was basically the only Fallen present she could at least stand. Helped that he didn't try and scare her to death.

"Mittelt," he inclined his head. "She's waiting for you."

"What does she want now?" Mittelt huffed.

"You know she gets when we ruin the surprise," Dohnaseek smirked. "Not get in there before she starts chucking spears at us."

Mittelt snorted, "Coward."

"Not a coward," he raised a finger. "Just playing it smart."

Mittelt didn't show it, but she was a bit scared. Raynare could be scary when she wanted to be. Kalawarner and Dohnaseek knew how to work around her. Hell, Kalawarner and Raynare were basically besties in a way. Raynare wouldn't explode on her like she would the other two. So Mittelt went in by herself, prepared to face whatever was thrown at her this time.

Raynare sat on the edge of a large table. She glared down at her, tapping an idle finger on it. She was quite beautiful. Voluptuous with flowing dark hair. Many men would flock to her if she so much as glanced at them. She knew it. It's why she tended to wear little more than black garments of strippers or dominatrixes. Usually some combination of both like the little covering clothes she had on now.

"Oh come on, Raynare." Mittelt rolled her eyes. "You're so uptight these days. Live a little."

"I will not be talked to like that by a child," Raynare seethed.

"Fifteen," Mittelt raised a finger. "Not a child. So what's the scoop?"

"I've got some new orders," Raynare sighed, "Apparently there's a new sacred gear user in town."

"And why should we care? We've got our hands full as it is with two of them coming into play."

"Oh please," Raynare rolled her eyes, "One of them will be dead soon. I'll make sure of that. The other won't be arriving until shortly. This third one though, the boss said it was important. I want you to watch over this user. End him if you can but don't do it publicly. We can't let the devils know we are here."

'Oh like we can go about killing unnoticed,' Mittelt inwardly groaned. While they could do it, there was always the chance a devil could see them.

"So I'll just stab him then," Mittelt said. "No big deal."

"After a date."

Mittelt stared at her, "Huh?"

Raynare huffed, "If I plan on dating some random human, you've got to suffer with me. So watch him and then date him. Give it a few days of surveillance before you do that. Get inside his head. That should be simple enough for you."

Mittelt seethed at the very idea. Dating a human? Disgusting. She was a Fallen. They were far superior. She stomped her foot, "You can't do that to me. I am not going to hold hands with a stinking human. I am better- yipe!" She jumped back as a light spear almost skewered her.

Raynare's face was twisted in rage. It was almost inhuman with jagged daggers of teeth poking out of her mouth, "I did not give you a request. That is an order!"

She couldn't argue with Raynare or her boss. She was far too scary and quick to anger. One bad move and 'bam', she was dead. Perhaps someone would get angry at Raynare. Maybe punish her but it would do Mittelt no good if she was dead already. She was stuck so she might as well make the most of it. "I'll get on it. This human better be worth my time though."

Theo couldn't help but feel nervous as he walked through the halls. He was taller than a lot of people so they tend to look up at him. He didn't mind that. He sort of liked being taller than others but he knew that sometimes, that just irked people. He kept to himself as he walked, being sure to give himself as much space to other people.

"Is that the exchange student?"

"He's so tall?"

"And exotic."

"That's a cute look."

Theo wasn't really listening to them, only picking up sparse whispers. It made him shiver a bit trying not to think about it. Perhaps they were compliments? Yeah, he should take the whispers as compliments. He wouldn't have to worry about them. He could calm down and move on-

"Do they really mean that?" An inner voice hissed, "You? Cute? Look around you."

Theo felt his heart quicken a bit as he glanced around. He could see people bustling around but they were staring at him. Were those mean looks? Did they not like him? Those girls were laughing? Were they laughing at him? Were they making fun of him? He started to quicken his pace, meal in hand. His heart started to beat a bit faster. He was thankful he didn't bump and fall on top of any of the girls during his 'escape'. He had seen enough anime to know how well that usually went.

He left the inner part of the school for a small courtyard. He let out a sigh of relief. There really weren't anybody present. He could have the space to himself and to have some time to relax. He smiled as he walked over and sat next to a tree. He opened his box after he put his backpack aside, glancing down at his box of brownies. He licked his lips. His mother was many things, a chef was one of them.

He bit into it and let out a slight moan. It had been a while since she made brownies. Mostly because she only did it on rare occasions. Well she rarely cooked. She said it was because cooking was a housewife thing to do and she was no one's housewife. That being said, it probably also was the fact that she had caused quite a few disasters in the kitchen. She had gotten better, with his sister's help, but still.

He finished a brownie and moved his hands over to grab his backpack. He had given himself some extra notepads and pencils so he could write a few things down. Having some peace and quiet like this was the perfect way to brainstorm. Just as he was opening the bag, he looked up and saw that the tree that he had been sitting next to had another occupant.

"Yo," the girl from class gave a two finger wave before going back into her book.

Theo was locked in place. Here she was, the cute girl he had bumped into. How had he not noticed her before. Then again, he wasn't exactly known for his perception. Either that or she was a ninja. So he stayed there, unable to process what was happening. Then his brain started to reboot and his eyes trailed down. Down to her smooth, creamy legs that-

Theo smacked his face. Harder than he intended as he fell backwards with a hard thud. He was blushing up a storm, silently cursing his treasonous eyes. He slightly groaned. HIs heart started to quicken as he glanced up. She hadn't looked away from her book. Obviously she hadn't seen him mess up. That was good. He would correct this and talk with the cute girl and-

"Are you going to keep hitting yourself?"

'Okay, she did see that… I want to die now.'

Theo quickly sat up and tried to play it off as if he had done nothing. He started to munch on the brownies, doing his best not to choke while he was so nervous. He had to steal himself. He was going to talk to her. He was Theo Olympus. He was going to talk to a cute girl and get a girlfriend even if it killed him. However, he turned his head to look at her. He gulped them down but noticed she had pushed up closer to the tree and pushed her legs up. He quietly thought to himself 'she probably wants me to leave'.

His shoulders sagged and he knew he might as well go. He'd find another spot so he wasn't bothering her like he usually did with people. Getting up, Theo packed his bag and was going to leave before he felt nervous again. He shouldn't just leave her like that with that awkwardness. He needed to think of something.

"Just leave." That familiar voice would hiss in his ears.

He probably should. He probably should go… then he looked down at the brownie container. He lifted it up and pulled out one. Then he turned around, took three long breaths, and bowed, holding the brownie out to her, "Accept Miss kiln!"

The girl was silent for a moment. Then she pulled the book down and quirked an eyebrow, "Kiln?"

"Isn't…" sweat started to build on his brow, "Isn't that an honorific?"

"No," she simply stated. "You're thinking of kun."

"Oh…" Theo felt terrible at this moment. He had a good understanding of Japanese but he still seemed to fudge it up on occasion. Honorifics were his bane. "Well… I think you'd… like this?"

She stared at it and then at him, "And you are?"

"Theo."

"Koneko,' she swiftly took the brownie.

'She told me her name~' He could feel butterflies flying around his stomach. He shook himself slightly to get himself out of daydreaming. Then he closed the container and started to move off. He was still really nervous and a bit of a coward. She'd probably dislike it and hate him for giving him one. A small part of him hoped she wasn't allergic.

'Gah, I was a jerk! I should have asked!'

Just as he sat down, he found a hand thrust into his face. "Gaah-ow." He gave a short cry before accidentally banging the back of his head against the tree back. He looked up to see Koneko staring at him.

"Gimme," she said nonchalantly.

Theo blinked a few times. He was trying to comprehend what was going on in front of him. Koneko moved her fingers to herself a couple of times to put emphasis on her request. His eyes widened and he blushed.

'She… She wants more?' He started to shake. He hadn't expected this, especially to be confronted by her of all people over this. So he tried to steadily get another brownie and give it to her. He inwardly gasped as he felt her soft little hands glance against his as she took it. It was like a little piece of heaven touched him.

"Thanks," she moved back to her seat and the moment she started to much down, her nonchalant demeanor vanished. She had a small flush to her cheeks as she enjoyed the treat. Her mouth was upturned in a smile as her puffy cheeks showed her chewing. Her eyes sparkled with delight. It was an image he would burn into his mind.

This was a girl he wanted to know. His mission was set and he was going to pat that cute head of hers one day! He was sure of it. His future goal was in sight. Nothing could divert him from-

"Hello there," a cheerful feminine voice spoke up.

Unfortunately for Theo, he wasn't paying attention to anything other then the cute girl eating so when the voice called out to him, he panicked and spoke. "General Kenobi!"

He turned to see a really pretty and curvy girl before him. She had long brown hair that was curled into individual drill curls. He suddenly realized what he had said and wanted to sink into the ground and die that very moment. He was an idiot like that.

"You are a bold one~" She teased, "I see you are a man of culture as well."

Theo's mouth did the best impression of a fish he could as he couldn't think of a word to say. Here was a beautiful girl in front of him. Talking to him. She was even meme quoting! How is this possible? Was he dreaming? He had to be dreaming. He pinched himself and the squeaked as he realized he wasn't.

She giggled again, "Now, now. I think that's enough of that face. I'm Kiyome Abe. I take it you are Theo Olympus?"

Theo eagerly nodded, "Yes. How did you know my name?"

"I'm here to give you a tour of the academy."

Theo blinked a few times before reeling back, "Eeehh-ow!" He hit his head on the trunk of the tree again and rubbed the sore spot. He was being given a tour by such a lady? Was this good luck or bad? Would it turn out rotten? Would she laugh at him? Gah, why did he always have to second guess himself.

Theo idly glanced over at Koneko and her face was buried in a book again. He envied her about that. He should have brought a book and buried his face in it too. People didn't bother him too much when he did that. It's the perfect tactic.

Still, he needed to go with Kiyome. A tour would definitely help him keep his wits about him when going about this place. He also was never one to refuse a lady. Well he had a hard time refusing anybody, but cute girls especially. He stood up, ready to (hopefully) not embarrass himself.

"I can't wait to watch you fail."

'Shut up. Shut up. Shut up.' He inwardly shushed, following in Kiyome's footsteps.

And here comes chapter two. I hope everyone enjoyed it and I would appreciate some feedback. It really does help me get to know how my audience likes it so far and can stir up some new ideas to entertain you all. So far, some of the pairings have been decided while others are up in the air. Until next time, take care all.