Chapter: My training with Sempi starts!
Notes: I'd like to mention that my chapters are going to be short and to the point without much depth for several reasons. One- I'm literally writing as I go with no buffer chapters, what you see now probably gotten written on the day it is posted.
I'll be truthful with you guys, I don't have any idea where this is going or any general plot ideas. I'm literally writing whatever comes to mind. That may change later but for now it's mostly BS. Lol sorry if that upsets any of you.
How is everyone liking the 1st person view? I admit this is the first time I've ever written in this POV and find myself having trouble at times. I'm much happier with 3rd POV but I don't see many SI OC fics in that format which is why I'm trying really hard to stay in 1st.
Later on if I do get any plot ideas (probably when Squalo hits her teen years) I may just throw my hands up in the air and change it to my comfortable third POV regardless of any complaints. We'll see.
You can do so much more in third then first after all. :)
Skull is now a badass-in-training. He will become a secondary character later one-probably-most likely. I love that dork.
Also like to mentioned that this isn't beta'ed read at all and I only give it a curtesy check before posting so if there are mistakes… ;p
Thank you everyone who has reviewed and favorite and alerted! you are all awesome!
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"No Sempi! You have to really mean it!"
"I mean it I mean it!"
"NO you don't! If you did then that man would have become a puddle of piss and tears by now."
"I'm sorry!"
"Don't apologize!"
That's basically how the past few weeks have gone. First I would wake Skull in the morning then he would tutor me in combat for a few hours, mostly it consisted of a lot of body conditioning as well as katas.
After that came the real fun part of our mutual companionship, which was teaching Skull how to stand up for himself and learn how to be intimating to those around him. It was a slow work in progress and I can't help but blame Colonnello and Reborn. The repeat beatings and the whole lackey business really got under the poor guy's skin.
It was too bad that I used up all of my pity points in the first week.
I cocked my 9 mm glock and took off the safety which made everyone around me begin to sweat heavily in fear.
"Sempi…I don't think you're really trying. Here let me demonstrate, k?"
I swing around without warning and let off three consecutive shots. I gazed at the damage with grim satisfaction.
"See? They not only pissed themselves, they passed out as well."
Skull was gawking at the three bodyguards that my father had lent us to practice on with a look of dawning horror on his face.
The bodyguards were spread out on the ground, the white of their eyes were showing and dark stains lined the front of their pants.
"Pansies." I snorted unladylike and snap the safety on and hostel my weapon. "I didn't even clip them."
"Wah! Squalo is so scary." Skull abruptly began to wail and shake in his little baby boots.
"Gods it no wonder that Reborn and the like bullied you if that little display scared you." I sighed and walk over to him, to either pet him on his head to calm him down or smack him for being such a wuss.
It's 50/50.
I ended up smacking him.
"Owie!"
I ignore the squealing and continued my important life altering lecture. "Really Skull, if you want to be associated with me in the future you need to get over this ridiculous fear you have of strong people."
"I'm not afraid." Skull announced, "The great Skull is powerful!"
I smile at the declaration. "Yes you are Skull. In the whole world you were chosen to hold the Cloud Pacifier because you have the largest amount of Cloud flames. Don't you get it? Out of billions of people, you were chosen. But you also need to remember that both the Sun and Rain Arcobaleno were trained fighters before the curse, not to mention the Storm Arcobaleno is the most powerful mixed-martial artist in the world and the Mist Arcobaleno is a powerful Illusionist. Only yourself and the Lightening Arcobaleno were civilians before your curse, correct? So you can't be blamed for always losing to them. You can only get stronger now in retaliation."
Skull was maybe…gaping at her now. Damn it, had she let too many secrets out? I didn't really want to hurt Skull because despite his some-what annoying traits he was…useful.
"You…" Skull finally spoke but it seemed even when he wanted to speak he was at a loss for words.
"Thank you!" He suddenly bowed down low. "You are only a child and yet you are so wise in years! The great Skull has truly found a worthy student to pass on all of his knowledge to."
"That's nice Sempi." I may have patronized him a bit just then. "Now…let's get back to my teachings." I smirk and turn back to the passed out guards. "First things first…let's wake the help."
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Time seemed to pass by even faster now that Skull had become part of my daily routine and before I knew it I was five years old and things had only gotten more hectic since Skull officially became my…friend.
I won't say lackey, because while some people might think that's what he still amounts too I've taken the time and patience to train him out of that.
Now while Skull's previous combat experience had been pretty good, enough that I learned a thing or two from him, he was now able to hold his own against assassins and hitmen that previously would have wiped the floor with him.
It may have had something to do with his self-confidence issues and self-esteem. Of which he really hadn't had much of but I beat those issues out of him.
Literally at times.
"Oi Shark Princess!"
I turn from my mirror where I had been trying to French braid my hair, it hadn't been going so well but I really didn't want to cut it until later, so I thought that braiding my hair was okay since it was always getting in my face and a pony-tail wasn't very nice looking.
But…I was being defeated. Yes, you heard correctly. I'm losing to my goddamn hair.
"Did you need something Skull?"
"…Do you need help with that?" Skull deadpanned at me.
I sniffle a tear, I'm so proud of him nowadays. The amount of sass the cloud baby has now is almost as good as my own.
I look back at the mirror and grimaced. My hair looked like a dynamite had been set off nearby, it was that bad.
"Ah I would appreciate it. Do you know how to french braid?"
Skull nodded and in no time flat my hair had been tamed down and put in an elegant braid.
I gape at my mirror image and then back at the smug look on Skull's face.
"You ass." I sigh but I was pleased with the result so wasn't too angry. "Did you need something else or did you come into my room to annoy me?"
"I needed to talk to you." Skull walked over until he was seated on the window seat that looked out over the west side of the estate. "I'm sure you know that when your father contacted Collonneo he was only able to secure my services for a year." I nodded along as he continued. "But with some tricky word play I was able to extend the contract to two years despite Collonneo's objections. Sadly that rain bastard finally got Reborn involved so I don't believe I'll be able to stay for much longer with both of them on a warpath."
I glare at the information. "Why should those bastards care who employs you? It's not like them to inquire about you, given what you've told me about them."
Skull sighed. "I think it's because they don't like me not under their thumbs. They still think of me as their lackey even if I haven't seen them for two years now."
"Do you want to go back?" I asked because as much as I wanted Skull to stay I wouldn't stop him if he truly wanted to leave. Skull had become a good companion these past few years and while I had yet to confine in him about myself I knew he wasn't stupid. Arcobaleno aside, no child could be as smart and worldly as I was, especially no child that hadn't actually been out into the world.
Skull shook his head frantically. "Heck no. Why would I want to go back to being a lackey when instead I could be the right-hand man to the most powerful woman in the world?"
"Oh you charmer you." I smirk at the light blush that my teasing promoted. "Well then why don't you pledge yourself to the Superia Famigilia? Or more specific why not pledge yourself to me? We both know that I don't have Sky flames so the likelihood of me actually becoming boss of this Famigilia is low but no one else knows that yet and hopefully they won't for years to come."
"That might work but you know that it would only be a temporary fix."
"We'll think about that when it happens." I wave away Skull's concern. I'll figure out something when the time comes even if I have to resort to blackmail.
"Then of course I'll pledge an oath." Skull said seriously. "In all my years no one has showed me the amount of respect and concern as you did. You say you're not a Sky but I think you'd make a wonderful leader."
"…are you just saying that because you're trying to get out of my cloud flame training?"
"…no."
"…"
"…"
"…"
"…Oh come on Squalo! You really are terrible at controlling your cloud flames. You should just stick to your primary rain flames."
Pouting now I wiggle my hands and let out a few wisps of my cloud flame. "But I need them! I mean- think of the advantages! Not many out there have a primary and secondary flame inside of them."
"But you really suck at it."
"Shut your mouth and teach me."
"Yeah yeah, suckage-of-the-cloud-student-of-mine."
*SMACK*
"Your sass is appreciated but I'd prefer it to not be directed at me and instead to the masses of stupid around us."
"Yes." Skull whimpered before putting on his stupid helmet on. I sighed heavily and leaned back against the wall. Skull nowadays only put on the helmet for two reasons, one- he was going to do something incredible stupid that was hazardous to his health, two-he was trying not to cry.
"Why don't we go get some ice cream from the kitchens and watch some anime in the movie room? I'll even let you pick out the series this time."
"Oooh how about Ouran Highschool Host Club?!"
"…What is it with pretty boy anime that has you sparkling like that?"
"They're hot." Skull deadpanned.
"So is Roy Mustang and yet you always complain when I put in Fullmetal Alchemist." I deadpanned back.
"…Ed annoys me."
"Ah I see…must be the resemblance you have."
"WHAT RESEMBLANCE!? Wait Squalo where are you going? Squalo? Squalo!"
I had already left the room by this time to hunt me down some strawberry ice-cream.
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"VOOOOOIIIIIIIIII!"
"What the hell was that?!" My father's guards burst into my room and freeze in place under my unamused glare. I turn to the leader of this particular pack and addressed him.
"I'm practicing my war cry…is there a problem?"
"Ah no Shark Prin-I mean." The man coughed hoarsely, no doubt horrified over his stumble. "-Princess! I-I mean there is no problem at all."
"Good." I pause. "Why are you still here then? I'm half-naked."
They all seemed to realize that as well and took off screaming apologizes and prays of mercy.
I was garbed in a tub top and work out shorts so it wasn't like I was naked or anything. It was stupid to wear any less while practicing shadow martial arts since I would just sweat through them and have them stick uncomfortable to me.
Besides I was in my room and if I can't be comfortably half-naked in my room then where the hell could I?
I was pretty sure that those particular guards would end up missing by the end of the day either by my father's hand or Skull's.
At seven years old I was more powerful than most Mafioso' and was quiet good at swords-non gender-ship and already had my teachers running in circles around me as I came at them with a pointy object.
It did clash a bit with my tutoring with Skull but since we've both decided last year to finally stop the cloud flame lessons we mostly spent the time gossiping about the latest mafia rumor mill and plotting world domination.
It was a lot of fun since Skull had a wicked sense of humor and was very morbid at times with his jokes. He would make a wonderful Cloud Guardian for the Varia once I've taken over it.
I swung my fists a few more times but eventually decided that I had worked out enough for today. Those guards had totally ruined the mood and I was upset that my first 'VOI' had been seen and heard like that.
My father had been thinking of enrolling me in a school run by Mafioso for their children even if I was light-years ahead of my peers. He apparently thought the social interactions would tame my behavior and cultivate good relations.
His words, not mine.
I knew nothing of the canon Squalo's childhood and for all I knew I was following in his footsteps by going to school. Although I was still sure that he hadn't had any of the Arcobaleno show any interest in him until he was in the Varia and that was only Mammon since they worked together.
But now I was Squalo and I was damned proud of that fact. I loved my silver colored hair and my above average tallness, I would only grow taller as I hit puberty, and my rain flames and small cloud flames, I didn't care what Skull said I love my cloud flames just as much as my rain ones, and my general badassness that I exude on a daily basis.
I've begun to wonder though…I had training and other teachings so maybe going to this school and getting allies- and enemies- would be a good thing.
I'd have to leave Skull behind though, I couldn't let it become common knowledge that one of the Arcobaleno favored me. I would only get sketchy types instead of finding true allegiances.
But that was okay because Skull had his own agendas now. Well to be truthful they were still our agendas but I didn't want to burst his bubble.
He was going to slowly and very carefully work on the other Arcobaleno and bring them into the fold. It would take a long time and I would only be able to help later in the stage but I knew it could be done. I had faith in my little cloud friend after all.
I did tell him that Sun guardian, Reborn and the Sky guardian…Aria? Was off limits since I didn't even want to touch that shitstorm. Besides Reborn was going to be the Tenth's Arcobaleno and I respected that. I would just take all of the other ones instead.
The Sky Arcobaleno was already a boss of a Family and wasn't someone who would take orders from someone else, after all I was no Sky. That pleasure went to my future boss Xanxus, although his flames hadn't been a nice harmonious sky flames but Wrath flames which I couldn't wait to see in person.
Bad-Ass.
So school.
I'm so going to be bored to death.
Maybe I'd take a page out of the Tenth's future cloud guardian's book and bite people to death who crowd and annoy me.
…now I really feel like I'm plagiarizing.