DISCLAIMER: I do not own Gods Eater Burst.

A/N Hoho, two chapter in one day again? Meh. I do what I want.

Shiro's POV

My first mission as a Gods Eater...

I was with Lindow.

My first reaction? Happy, of course. I needed someone who has experience to guide me during the mission. Next reaction? Damn. Why Lindow? It's hard to act normal around him, I get too self-conscious.

Keep it together, Shiro. You can do this.

"Lead the way, rookie." Lindow said humbly.

"B-but aren't you the leader?" I asked, a bit flustered.

"Yeah, but I want to see how you'd go." He replied with a chuckle. I felt my palms get sweaty.

They're just Ogretails...nothing to worry about. Nothing to get nervous of.

A red dot suddenly appeared in my armlet. I turned around and saw an Ogretail nearby.

"You've faced a Kongou before, I know you can handle this one." Lindow patted my back reassuringly. "Now, let's go!"

I dashed forward and started slashing at the closest Ogretail to me. Part of me was scared, but another part of me felt okay.

This isn't half bad.

The Ogretail got up and whirled its tail, sending me flying. It did little damage to me, as shown to my health bar, so I didn't bother taking a restore pill.

"Need a hand?" Lindow asked, he had already finished his Ogretail and was already devouring its core with his God Arc.

I shook my head. No, this is my fight. "Thanks."

He smiled at me, feeling proud that I had decided to take this down on my own. Besides, I really wanted to test my strength. I want to finish this one.

I kept on slashing and hacking until the Ogretail could take no more. It was dead. I sighed in relief.

"Now, summon your God Arc and let it do its thing." Lindow instructed. I nodded and watched as my God Arc replaced the knife I was using and devoured the dead Ogretail. The first Aragami I've killed. The first step I took to avenge Axe's death.

"You've exceeded my expectations." Lindow grinned at me, again, I felt the familiar heat rising to my cheeks. He seemed to have noticed that because he started laughing.

"No need to get all red, c'mon now and let's boast about your first mission!" He gestured for me to follow him back to the Den.

oOoOoOo

"Sooo, how was it?" Sakuya looked at me expectantly.

"We nailed it." Lindow replied coolly as he took out a cigarette and place it in his mouth.

"I was asking Shiro, and no smoking inside my room!" Sakuya yelled, pulling the cigarette from Lindow's mouth and throwing it off.

"Meanie." Lindow muttered in a childish way. As usual, Soma was quietly standing in a corner. I don't even think he wanted to come in the first place.

"Back to the question..." Sakuya cleared her throat, "How was your first mission?"

I wasn't exactly sure what to reply. It was nice? Easy? What?

"Are you mute?" Soma asked impatiently. Looks like somebody already hates me.

"Soma, stop being so rude!" Sakuya scolded. Lindow laughed a little.

"Whatever." Soma replied.

"The Ogretails were faster than I thought, I got hit one time, but I'm okay." I said in response to Sakuya's question from earlier. "And no, I'm not mute."

I earned a glare from Soma, I flinched a little, but I'm not gonna let him win. I shot a few glaring daggers at his way.

"Uhh, guys?" Sakuya interrupted, feeling a little uneasy about the imaginary sparks coming from my and Soma's glares.

Lindow, however, broke into hysterical laughter. At least someone's enjoying this.

"Haha! That's what I like about this rookie!" He said between laughs. A few pink streaks suddenly spread across my face. I don't know if any of them noticed.

Soma grunted, "Stupid New-type..."

What the hell is wrong with him? Okay, I'll pretend I didn't hear that. I'm just new here, I don't want to make enemies. I came here to take revenge for my bestfriend's death, and maybe gain some friends along the way. They all seem nice, except for the white-haired dude though.

Oh wait, I have white hair too.

I blew a stray hair off my face in annoyance, which Sakuya immediately noticed.

"Is something wrong, Shiro?" She asked worriedly. I shook my head and managed a little smile.

"I...I'll head out for a while." I replied meekly, or at least my voice made me sound meek. Sometimes, I hate how my voice is soft, it makes me sound like a little girl.

I stood up and bowed before leaving Sakuya's room. I'll go do a little exploring on my own.

Normal POV

"She's a cute girl, don't you think so?" Lindow secretly took another cigarette and put it in his mouth.

"There we go again with your flirtatious mode..." Sakuya promptly snatched his cigarette and threw it again.

"That was my last one..." Lindow whined. "But she really is cute after all. Axe has a good taste."

"Axe isn't her boyfriend, y'know?" Sakuya lifted an eyebrow. "But yeah, she's cute. The guys will be flocking around her in no time if she continues walking around by herself."

"I don't want a 'pedo'-man for a leader." Soma muttered in his low voice.

"I'm not a pedo!" Lindow said in defense. "I just think she's cute. Y'know, like it would be nice to have a sis like her."

"I'm telling Tsubaki." Soma said in response.

"Geez, stop messing with her, Lindow. I think she likes you." Sakuya punched Lindow's shoulder playfully.

"Hmm, well I'm not planning on stealing her from someone who already took a liking to her." Lindow eyed Soma teasingly.

"What the hell are you looking at?" Some glared at Lindow threateningly while Sakuya gasped.

"I didn't think rookies were your type!" Sakuya feigned shock in an attempt to further annoy Soma.

"Neither did I. That's why you're going on the next mission with her." Lindow grinned wider and pointed at Soma.

"No way." Soma replied, annoyance evident in his voice.

"I'm your leader." Lindow raised his chin proudly. Soma clicked his tongue.

"Go to hell, bastard." Soma gritted his teeth then left the room.

"I think you went too far." Sakuya sweatdropped.

"I was only kidding..." Lindow shrugged.

Shiro's POV

As I was roaming around the rookies' section, I happen to bump into a guy named Kota. He was really friendly, and talkative. He seems like a fun person. It's nice to be around someone like that every once in a while.

"I'm really looking forward to taking a vacation..." Kota's eyes sparkled with hope.

"Why?" I asked. He smiled and put his hands in his pockets.

"I want to see my sister. I really miss her." He replied. "How about you? Where do you plan to go if-by some miracle-they give us a vacation?"

"I've just started so I don't really think I need a vacation..." I shrugged casually. "And I have nowhere to go to."

"How about your family?" He raised his eyebrows. I shook my head solemnly.

"I'm an orphan." I replied quietly. He was the first one that I've been so open to. He seems trustworthy anyway.

"Oh...sorry about that." He scratched his head and shifted nervously. "Well, we're gonna be late for Dr. Sakaki's lectures now. Let's run!"

For once, I felt light. The baggage I was carrying seemed to be long forgotten. It's like magic, no? The feeling you get when you make new friends...it's one of the best.

A/N Yay! Shiro's got new friends :D Hopefully, she'll change her mind about taking revenge for Axe :c No, bad Shiro, revenge is eeeevvuuuul