CHAPTER TWO: WHEN THE MOON WAS FULL
"This is Hao's campsite." Zachary told Schneider and Akira. "Seems quiet around here." Schneider looked around. "Very." Akira added. Then Zachary examined the tents. "Seems like someone is inside." Schneider said. "Be careful, someone might hear you." Zachary said. Then the three of them slowly checked every tent around. No one was spotted, until they realize there was only one tent left. "That would be the last." Akira said. "Get ready." Zachary said, then she slowly opens the tent, and surprised of what they saw. Hao was there, sitting on the futon cross-sited. "Hm. Guests? Oh, it's you again, Zachary and partner, Schneider. Oh, and a new recruit. Have you come here to join me now?" Hao asked. "I said no." Zachary exclaimed. Then Hao stood up. "So I'd guess you're here to tie me up huh?" "Yes, we do." Zachary said. "Well, then. Aren't we going start then?" Hao asked.
"Let's start you hot guy!" Schneider said stubbornly, then she turned to Zachary. "Watch me Cap'n I will beat this guy to a bloody pulp!" "Concentrate." Zachary said. Then Schneider got ready and wore his gloves on. He ran to Hao then produced electricity from his palms. He formed a circular ball from it then quickly threw it to Hao, but he just caught it by hand. "Oh, so a rough and tough guy huh?" Schneider smirked. And it was Hao's turn, "So, you can control electricity huh? We'll see how you'll react with fire." Hao bragged, as a flame appeared on his palm, and turned into a sword. "I can do that too!" Schneider said, doing the same as a while ago and forming a sword using the electrons in his body.
"So that Schneider guy can control electricity?" Akira said to Zachary. "Yes, he's like an electric eel. Everyone can control electricity but they do not have much electrons in their body. Schneider just got it as a gift; he can control the weather too. Most likely, he also controls plasma." Zachary said, watching Schneider and Hao fight in the sword battle. "Oh. I didn't know he was that strong." Akira said. Then he sat on the floor and chanted something, then did something with his fingers. Zachary noticed it, and then a laptop appeared on his lap. "How did you do that?" Zachary exclaimed. "It's just easy. That's how my ability works. I can transfer things to another and FROM another. I can teleport too. Also, I can read minds. And with these great martial arts move, and my large brain of mine, that's why I got to be in your group." Akira said, then Zachary suddenly but in. "So that's why you wear eyeglasses all the time." "It doesn't mean, people who wear eyeglasses are smart." "Okay, okay." Zachary sighed. And Akira suddenly stared at his laptop. "So, what team are we in?" He asked me. "Team Kyoto." She answered. "Why 'Kyoto'? I read in your background that you were born in Okinawa, not in Kyoto. And Schneider was born in Switzerland." Akira said. "Never mind." Zachary shook her head. Then the two of them watched Schneider compete in the battle.
"Wow, you are so strong. Well that won't make me lose!" Schneider had a grin on his face. Then he transformed his sword back to electricity. "To tell you one thing, you vigorous guy you, I can read minds." Hao smirked. Then Schneider laughed. "Well that doesn't make sense." "E'ther! That guy can read your moves! And can read every detail you keep!" Zachary whispered to Schneider.
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"Colonel Dan, your student, Zachary Umenokouji present Captain for the assassination project was promoted." "Promoted to what?" The Colonel said. "She was promoted to become the principal's right hand." The Chief said. "W-what?" "Yes, she is promoted to become her right hand." "On that case…" The Colonel said in a scheming tone. "What is it Dan?" The Chief asked. "Never mind!" The Colonel said, then the chief added. "Please excuse Zachary later, the principal will be giving her message. She will be talking to Zachary about the promotion." "Sigh…all right…" The Colonel said, as the Chief disappear.
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"Wow. E'ther is taking such a long time." Zachary said, crossing her arms. "I thought he was strong." Akira abruptly said. Then a hawk flew to Zachary's shoulder with a letter at the bird's leg. "Huh? This is the principal's hawk!" Zachary exclaimed as Akira got the note. "Zachary! Look at this! It says…"
Dear Student, Zachary,
May I excuse you for a while? I have something to talk to you about. It is very important, and you will be very happy. Also, you'll be able to see me, the principal, for the first time. Please come alone, leave your partners there for a while.
Your Principal,
Shi Gaung
"What does the principal want to talk to me about?" Zachary asked. "Maybe about the assassination project." Akira said. Then he asked. "And, is that principal female or male? Nothing is written in her background. Only her name, and his past projects." "I dunno, well, I'll see. I'll leave you two then." Zachary disappeared. "That Zachary girl is so mysterious…I don't even know if she's really a girl." Akira sighed, staring back to his laptop.
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"What are you talking to me about, principal Shi?" Zachary asked. Then the chair turned, and revealed a lady who wore a red strapless top, black baggy pants and a long gray coat. Her hair was silver and her eyes were crimson. "WHAAAAATTT! THE PRINCIPAL IS A WOMAN?" Zachary exclaimed loudly. "Yes. Surprised aren't you?" The principal grinned. "Yes, very surprised. So principal, what do you want me here for?" Zachary went and sat on the desk. "You, Zachary Umenokouji, Colonel Dan's student, is promoted to be my right hand." "Really!" Zachary exclaimed. "Yes. Do you want it?" The woman asked. "Of course I do! It's my pleasure!" Zachary smiled. "Well. That's good. Now that you are my right hand, I'll give you a symbol." The lady smirked. "What symbol---ARGH! AHHH! AHHH! Owww…. SHI! What did you just do?" Zachary asked angrily. "This is the evidence to our contract. The symbol of you being my right hand." The principal said, showing Zachary her hand, which was just burned. "S? What does that mean?" Zachary asked, caressing her burnt hand. "That will be the reminder of how bad your punishment can be." Zachary exclaimed. "Well here's the contract." The principal handed the paper off. "I'll be calling you if there's something I need. I'll just be going to the casino or the bar." "Hey wait Shi!" "What is it Zachary?" "Am I still with my partners?" "Of course you are." The principal grinned, then I sighed and went back to Akira and Schneider.
And then… "Schneider! Akira? What happened to him? Akira?" Zachary looked around, and then she found Hao sitting on a large rock. Schneider was laying on the ground unconscious, his arm bleeding rapidly, while Akira was held by Hao at his collar. "So. What do you think?" "HAO! What did you do to them?" Zachary asked angrily. "Nothing, just a tiny bait. Well, they're almost finished, but I would rather not. Well, how about another fight? Our fight last time was interrupted. If I win, you are going to have to give up and join my group. And wait a minute. Hm…I would have to kill your partners." "Grrrrr…. what if I win?" Zachary asked. "It's up to you." Hao smirked. "Like I'm gonna let you win." Hao laughed. Then just behind his back, Zachary grappled his neck and threatened him with a poisoned needle. "Are you still going to laugh out loud?" "Yes. I. Will." Hao grinned, twisting her arm and smashing her to the ground. "Argh! Hao! I'm going to kill you!" She stood up, disappearing once again and reappearing by Hao's side. She elbowed him hard on the forehead while he fall down with Yoko angry on top of him. "Don't move or else!" Zachary shouted, threatening him with poisonous needles again. But just like a while ago, he threw her out and stood up. Zachary landed back on the ground as she weakly stand on her toes. "I don't want to use this now…but it's the only thing that will do…" Zachary mumbled to herself silently. Then she snuck behind Hao and grabbed his hand. "What the heck is this lady doing?" Hao raised an eyebrow, and then Zachary ran back to her place and raised her hand. "Spirit of Fire!" She called, and the enormous monster appeared on her back. "Oh, able to manipulate a copy of the Spirit of Fire and control it? Good. Good." Hao clapped his hands.
LYSERG'S POV/ POINT OF VIEW
"Lyserg! Lyserg!" Horo called me. "What is it?" I asked him. "I think I just saw Zachary and her partner head to Hao's camp." "What do I care about that woman?" I turned my head on the other side. "Well, isn't she your best friend?" Horo asked. "No!" I answered angrily. "Okay, well, I'm heading there. She seems hott. Maybe I'll have the chance to hit on her." Horo smirked, walking away. "Weird." I looked back, but then, I felt uncomfortable.
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"What the heck is this place?" I asked myself, looking around. The area was mostly covered in big trees, plants, etc. And I smelled smoke coming from the north. I followed the smell and led me to a campsite. I peeked behind the tree and surprised of what I saw. "Why the hell did I go here?" I muttered under my breath. Zachary was fighting with Hao, and it was beginning to be impossible. Wasn't Zachary mortal? And she was using the Spirit of Fire! How did she?
Zachary jumped on the SoF's back then she commanded her SoF to hit Hao. And she did. But it just missed. Hao was still not yet summoning SoF at the area, but he was fairly fighting with Zachary. Of course, this may be the first time Zachary was controlling spirits or even using SoF. And Hao took advantage, he threw her on the ground, pinning her down. Then he threatened her. "What do you do now?" "I'm gonna get you for this!" Zachary growled. And that's where Horo came in. Horo pushed him aside and went down to Zachary, placing both his hands at her shoulders. "Are you alright Umenokouji-san?" He said. Zachary just shoved him away and went back to the fight. "Are you sure you're alright?' Horo asked once again. Then Zachary turned her head to the Ainu, glaring for an instance. "Hey? What did I do?" The Ainu responded. "You do not have the right to touch me like that! I don't even know you yet, jerk!" Zachary disappeared and went over to Hao. "God damn it! I never have a chance." Horo fell to his knees.
While Zachary, on top of Hao hit him with her heavy-duty fists. "This will; lead to nowhere.' Hao said, still lying on the ground being punched. "I just want to get revenge on you!" Zachary growled. "Why? Is it because I'm best inline killing or is it something else?" Hao grinned. "You massacred my brother!" Zachary cried. "Don't you like killing? I thought you and your brother killed your parents already?" "Because they don't deserve living! A person who doesn't deserve to live has no goals in life! And I want to erase normal humanity from this world! I want a world only for people who are capable. People who doesn't depend on others, people who are strong." Zachary muttered, stopping from bullying Hao. "Like shamans? Well Zachary-chan, I think we think about the same thing!" Hao smirked. "Huh?" "Yes, I think we have the same thing in mind. I don't want humans in this world. I want a kingdom only for shamans. See? Isn't it the same? What do you say? Join me?" Hao said. But Zachary stood up, tightening her fists. "Come on, you know you want to. You will be my loyal follower. I will grant you any wish you want. You can become my shaman queen." Hao smirked. "I don't want to. I'm not even a shaman. And, I could have inherited the throne if I want to." Zachary bravely said. Hao stood up too, raising his right hand and placing it on Zachary's cheek. Half of Zachary's face, I mean the one below is covered with a mask. She never wanted anyone to fully see her. But Hao insisted. "Why do you wear this?' he asked. Zachary just turned an evil glare at him. I wonder how you'll look without it." He smiled, pulling off the half mask slowly. Zachary was beginning to be irritated, so she tried to slap Hao. But Hao caught her hand, he smirked, then in return, Hao twisted her arm. "ARGH!" Zachary exclaimed, making the carbon copy of the SoF disappear. "Nice try." Hao stifled. Zachary fell down to the ground, shouting in pain.
While Hao was busy laughing at Zachary, I decided it was time for me to come out. I ran out in the area and picked up Zachary at my back. "L-Lyserg? What are you doing…?" Zachary asked. "No time for this! We have to run!" I answered, taking the right way and hiding behind a tree. "He's still on our tail!" I exclaimed, continuing to run. "Lyserg…I thought you hated me…?" Zachary again questioned. "Later!" I told her.
After a few minutes of getting away from Hao, I sat down and Zachary went off my back "Lyserg…why are you doing this to me…?" Zachary told her question. "Hey, I don't know you and stuff, but no one deserves to get killed by that menace." I said. "Lyserg…you don't really know me? I'm ---no, I can't tell you…" Zachary tilted her head down. "You don't need to tell me." "Okay…" She muttered. "Aren't you an assassin? Aren't those people kill for their master? Were you told to kill Hao?" Lyserg said. "Kinda…" Zachary said. "Why did you become an assassin?" "You don't need to know." Zachary said, caressing her arm and standing up. But she stumbled on the ground. "Are you okay?" I asked, going near her. "It's just that my thigh…I think I exaggerated it so much…" "Come on, climb on my back." I told her. "No, you don't need to. I'm going back to Hao, I have to claim my partners back." Zachary insisted. "But you're hurt! Don't go!" "I have to! If I don't get them back, I won't be able to finish my task!" Then I again convinced her. But she fell into my arms, unconscious. "I told her…"
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souloverdrive: Yay! Another chapter finished! What will happen to Schneider and Akira? Will Zachary be able to save them? Or will it be late? Oh, and I really am sorry about the battle parts, I'm just not really good at it! I'm really sorry…but I hope you liked this chapter and will read and review. This was too long from the other chapter I guess. It was hard. Oh and, I will also do parings! SK character x OC, I'd guess you know the first pair, right? I'll tell you more in the next chapter! "Fool For you." Wow…what a title…includes Horo! H-O-R-O!
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