AN: I just wanted to spologize for yelling last time (. .); Gomen nasai...I guess I was just cranky or something...usually I'm not so snappy and mean. But anyways...its been getting harder and harder for me to get inspired to write this fic...so...if any of you guys want to send me fanart (Use the M.S. Deviant Art page, Sacrificed0506(dot)deviantart(dot)com) for this or something...I think that might help! (. .); But...only if you're not busy ne? Anyways...here's chapter 25! I hope you enjoy it!
Chapter 25: Preparation
Following your heart doesn't always lead to good things…
"We're going to war…"
As soon as Thanelly-sensei had said those words the tenseness of the atmosphere intensified immediately.
"Mystel Ammon, once your classmate, is now a wanted criminal…if spotted the order is to shoot first no question about it…"
"B-But babe! That'd kill Da—"
"This was an order from the Head Master himself, Parker, if you want to go against them be my guest…" Thanelly-sensei's eyes were so cold and unforgiving that the younger students were trembling under her hard gaze.
Parker-sensei gave her a curt nod and turned away. "I've got my own orders to take care of…excuse me Nora-chan but you'll have to go on with the debriefing on your own…" And with that said Parker-sensei disappeared in a haze of smoke.
Obviously he was trying to get Thanelly-sensei to be a little more compassionate about the situation. But…his little act appeared to have failed because…
Thanelly-sensei seemed…
"Those of you who wish to help defend both worlds stay here…the rest of you are advised to return to your homes until after this ordeal. Your parents will be coming to pick you up and if that is not possible then we will have a teacher escort you to your residence."
(. .); …unaffected…
"If you desire to return home the Head Master has informed me to send you to the Gymnasium. Those of you who wish to fight and prove that we've actually taught you something here at school, remain in this room…"
I watched as students began to vacate the room by the dozen, until only about twenty or so students remained, myself included.
"Damn…less than I thought…" I heard Thanelly-sensei mumble to herself.
My eyes traveled around the room, recognizing most of the people who stayed behind. Of course there were all the students from the Second Castle (aside from the two missing), then there were students from the Fifth Castle, and I think there is one person from the Sixth.
As my eyes settled back onto Thanelly-sensei, suddenly a navy-blue clothed body blocked my view. I felt a small jolt of energy pass through me and I looked around again.
He must have something important to talk about if he froze time just to say it. I thought to myself.
"I can only keep this up for a few minutes so I'm going to make this fast…" He spoke softly.
I looked up into a pair of crystal blue eyes that were filled with a flood of emotions.
"What are you still doing here?" Garland asked while placing a hand onto my shoulder "Miyu-chan…this isn't going to be like those play fights that we have in Defense or Gym…this is a war…it's really serious! You could get hurt!"
My shoes suddenly became interesting as I turned my gaze to the floor. "I am serious, Garland! I want to help! There aren't a lot of people as it is and I think—"
"Go home." He commanded gently, cupping my chin and tilting my head up to meet his intense stare.
Suddenly it felt as if a great weight was taken off my shoulders and I noticed that time had continued its usual flow.
I then noticed that everyone was staring at Garland and I. At this point I was happy that I didn't have telepathy like other people did. But I could just guess at what they were thinking at that moment.
Closing my eyes tightly to hide the obvious look of pain, I fled the room, making track back to my room. A thousand thoughts were running through my head as I climbed one of the seven staircases in the second castle.
How dare he want me to just stay behind and 'wait' for him like any other girl!
How dare he classify me as the stereotypical housewife!
How dare he leave me behind to cry…
I don't care what anyone says, I'm going to be in the war!
I walked over to his side of the room and grabbed one of the advanced spell books off the shelves.
I'm going to the frontline! And none of them are going to stop me…
I quickly read the spell of darkness and stated my destination clearly. Slowly the familiar feeling of nothingness enveloped me and I willed myself to be taken.
Running away now…?
How pathetic…though I suppose it could be seen as "an act of independence…"
Prove your worth…
What…who…?
My eyes flickered open and caught sight of the lightness of the Human Sky. Strange voices…in my head…ugh…
Forcing myself to stand I looked around to take in my surroundings. Around me was all different shades of grey and I realized that I must've arrived in the city where the others were.
I moved my arms and legs, testing if everything was in working order. Feeling a few joints snap I winced at the sound. Suddenly a sharp pain in my back had me kneeling in the ground. I reached a hand back to run my fingers over my wings to check if they were the source of my pain.
Fairy wings are delicate things…maybe…Garland was right…
No! I've got to stay strong I need to prove—
The voice…
Umm…scratch that thought…
Mumbling a quick healing spell I began to mend the damage done.
I could just imagine what everyone back at school must be thinking…
"Ugh…Tomoe…she's never done anything like this before…"
"Think she'll live?"
"Eh…probably…she's got some pretty strong friends…they're all probably going insane right now…"
"Hey guys! Did you hear? Garland's leading a special recovery group to go get Tomoe-san back!"
"Heh…if you ask me…she's not even worth it…"
W-What…w-where are…
Who's…
These…thoughts…
Aren't…mine…
Ugh…
Sudden explosions snapped me out of my reverie. And just like the thoughts said…there was Garland leading a small team of students.
"AMMON! COME OUT HERE! I KNOW YOU'VE GOT HER! WHERE ARE YOU! I SWEAR IF YOU TOUCHED HER I'll—"
"Isn't he over doing it a little?"
A transparent image of a dark haired, pale boy appeared beside me. He casually slipped an arm around my shoulders and whispered in my ear some more.
"Putting all those innocent people in danger…really what is that idiot thinking? Someone could get hurt…unleashing all those spells here as well…our world has been a secret from theirs for all this time…"
There was a sudden rumbling and the earth split open. Mystel emerged from the rift's depths, sitting leisurely on an elevated platform.
"Garland…how nice to see you again…" He smirked.
"You bastard…" Garland growled "Where is she…I swear if you don't…"
"That's your cue, my dear…" The pale boy then faded away, leaving me alone on the rooftop once again.
I jumped down off of the roof, my healed wings slowing my decent partially. I landed with my back to Garland, but I could hear his words clearly…
"Miyu!" Garland called out "I'm so glad you're safe! Come on lets go home! Your family is waiting for you—"
"No…Garland…" I flashed him an uncharacteristic smirk "I'm going to be in the war…"
Taking a few steps forward, I joined Mystel on the elevated platform.
My name is Tomoe, Miyuki…and I said I was going to be in the war…but I never said which side…