I stood awe struck from the building before me. it streaked into the sky, large pillars expanded off the main structure. each one was fitted with a dome at the base of it. a firm shove came from behind. "move it asshole." a boy about my size slammed against me.
He wore a similar uniform to me, with the exception of his shoulder. where i had the eye of chaos, he had a bright gold wing. i shook my head and adjusted my headset. i took a step forward, but was cut off by an unfamiliar voice. "So your the freshman this year huh?" i spun around to meet a small girl who looked much like my sister, but this girl was not assaulting me with a wooden spoon made of Satan's skeleton, and barbed wire...
I slid off my head set. "Aye, seems even more grand than i was told." the girl giggled, "glad to hear you like it." i scoffed. "twisting my words already, i think we will become good friends." a large hand gripped my shoulder. "You won't last a week, kid, don't hold your breath."
A large man with a scar over his left eye was looming over my shoulder. i took a quick read of him. he was strong, smart, and definitely had a head for combat. as i didn't know the unwritten laws of this school, i backed down for now.
"Well, challenge accepted." i turned my head so he could see my grin as i put my headset back on. I walked into the building with my chin high I was led to the reception counter by a staff member who said i should "watch myself around the children of light" at this point i was capable of manifesting about 27 arms at once but i had a long road ahead of me.. "Are you Dann?" a small voice asked from behind the desk.
a chiseled man came from behind the desk. he wore a tuxedo and had a towel draped over one arm. "I am one of this foundation's many butlers. I am here to give you a tour of campus and give you a full instruction on the rules here." i tossed him the rule book i had received a week ago.
"no need, i also have the schematic of the building in full memory, all i need is my schedule." i felt an all to familiar presence behind me. "Who... is.. it..." i turned to meet a pissed Vessi. "If i tell you, you wont kill her?" "Who..." her anger was rising. i slumped back. "Elithia."
Vessi grabbed onto my shirt. her head hung downwards, and her other arm was limp. "I-I knew you would one day be a champion. but... why... why her?" i shook my head. "i don't know, but i like my new powers, and i like her too, so please, just... give me the benefit of the doubt."
"I have no doubt that you will one day be the strongest here. i just fear your mind." i laughed "what mind?" she scoffed. "never lose that." her comment was too nice. "by the by, why are you here?" she looked up at me. "I am your home room teacher." my heart sank. 'shit'
through my classes, i noticed that i was the only one with the eye of chaos on my shoulder. others had a wing, a talon, a swirl, or an ember on their shoulders. during lunch i grabbed my food to go, and exited through the roof of the building. i sat atop the fence to keep the students from falling.
As i ate my sandwich, the door to the building swung open. "Hey, freshie, i don't think you heard, but there is a charge for eating up here." i looked at the boy who was harassing me. He was a usual bully, his features were barbaric and his brow hung too low to be corrected. it was obvious that he lacked any type of wisdom taught by a caring guardian.
"And what would that be?" i asked before taking another bite of my sandwich. "well, usually its thirty dollars, but your a freshman, so its going to be fifty dollars." i jumped off the fence. "aight, i'll keep that in mind. Thanks korgath." "Oh, that was an old cartoon that never made it. look it up." i slung my comment like a rock as i opened the door, only to be greeted by my sister and Eli.
"H-hey Dann." Eli stuttered as she revealed she didn't plan to meet me up here. my sister barged her way behind me. "And what are you doing harassing one of my students?" Vessi's words were full of contempt.
six more students climbed the fence to make a total of eight guys that wanted my head. "What was that you little whore?" the guy who started it was obviously the leader. he was bearing over Vessi. "Hey, sis, my food's cold again. i know you hate it when i ask stuff like this. but i need you to take it to the lounge and heat it up if you would."
she looked up at me. "Dann, don't, their not worth your time." i began walking forward. "Dann?" Eli called from behind Vessi. "thanks Vessi, i knew you would under stand." i heard Eli take a step forward, only to be stopped by Vessi.
"When he is like this, there is no stopping him. Damien there, just hit one of his most dangerous triggers." Damien laughed. "Some freshie is going to beat me, one of the five strongest C-ranks. that's a riot!" i smirked. "Oh, I'm going to enjoy ripping your tongue out from your skull."
I made my movement slow, as i reached for his head. I knew his friends were going to jump in, and i didn't know anyone's ability levels, so i had to wing it here. It was obvious that he was unable to sense killing intent, as he was still standing arrogantly. once my hand was inches from his face, i made my move.
As fast as i could, i moved behind him,and grabbed him by his hair. i kicked in the back of his knees, and pressed down on the back of his head with my entire body. his back gave in before his friends knew what was happening. his spine made a sickening 'snap' as it crunched under my force.
Vessi turned to Eli. "he has studied seven marital arts, and perfected them for killing. he qualifies as an S-rank like this, but sadly he never puts his full effort forth due to his 'my little sister is always my first priority.'attitude." Eli scoffed. "sounds like him."
One of his friends attempted a full nelson on me. "I'm going to enjoy this." i hissed as i materialized an arm inside the boy's abdomen. I forced the metallic arm out through his back. Blood coated two of the lackeys who began to scream and run down the shaft behind Eli. The last few stepped back. "Hey man, we weren't going to join the fight, man, i promise. just let us go man."
I pointed to Vessi. "she is the one to ask for forgiveness. as if she forgives your stupidity, then i have no need to kill you." Vessi read thier thoughts. "Bring your grades to B's or higher and Ill call Dann off, you have one week." their pale faces lit up like the fourth of July. "y-yes ma'am!" seconds later they disbursed.
the boy beneath me began to heal. his structure reformed itself in seconds. "Y'know, I'm getting real sick of this shit... why the fuck is he back to normal?" Vessi sighed. "Dann, i will have to bring my spoon from now on... but the school has a barrier around it. any damage taken by a student, even the most severe mutilation will be undone once the battle has finished.
Eli piped in, "It helps us avatars keep our champions..." my mind cleared. "that reminds me." i held up my right arm. "so, married are we?" Eli looked at the ground. "No, your my only champion, i don't like having myself split apart among many... it makes me feel... unclean. and we are not married, just, bound at our souls is all."
a shrill bell came from the inside of the building. "That is the second period bell, best get to your class. and if she tries a damn thing, you tell me... understood?" Vessi's tone was fierce and told me i was in for a ride. "Yes ma'am" i saluted her and took off.
my class was on the seventy second floor. as i arrived, the class 'tsk'ed in unison. i even heard a "lucky asshole" from one of the guys. i shrugged it off, and took the seat farthest from the teacher's desk. the odd part was, i was sitting with all the girls, where all the boys had taken the first 2 rows closest to the teacher's desk.
The door swung open, and a hag draped with silk busted through. the silk was stained, and obviously needed to be washed. the boys became lively the moment she walked in. "Good morning Aphrodite!" i was stunned. this hag was the goddess of love? she had long stringy grey hair, that shot out in multiple directions. her face was covered in warts and pimples. and her look was one of an old ideal of a witch. i slouched deep into my chair. hoping she wouldn't see me.
she scanned the room. once her eyes fell on me, they lit up. "Oh, my, and who are you?" she strutted over to me, swinging her hips seductively. she certainly had the form down, but was far too old to be trying to seduce anyone. well, anyone that didn't need Viagra.
as she approached me, the smell of rotten fish attacked my nostrils. as she got closer, balm began rising from my innards. "I'm Dann, pleasure to meet you, uh, Aphrodite." i shot my had as far away from me as i could. she looked at it and then looked back at me. she took my hand and shook it. her finger nails were no longer nails, they formed talons that had puss oozing from them.
fighting the urge to vomit, i retracted my hand, and rubbed it on my pant leg. most of the girls were impressed and the guys were glaring at me. she leaned onto my desk, pressing her breasts at me. the stench finally got to me. i turned and the dam broke. i violently began to up-chuck.
"oh, my, are you sick?" she put her talons to my forehead. the moment i took another breath, i threw up again. the room gasped in unison. "I'm sorry teach, but your odor... well, i can't breath, we'll leave it at that." Aphrodite withdrew. "uh-oh" the same girl who greeted me this morning shoved Aphrodite away from me. she then turned to me and pressed her handkerchief into my face. "Breathe through it." i did as instructed. the smell of peaches and cream filled my nose.
"what are you?" the girl spat at Aphrodite. i heard Eli's voice in the background. "Well, young one, that is Aphrodite, goddess of love, and love making. she is the best illusionist to ever exist, capable of manipulating up to 6 senses. And trust me, she has 'em all."
"Dann, here, was nice to you even though he has the eyes of chaos at his disposal." Aphrodite glanced at me. "I'm sorry i, well..." i shoo'd her away. "yeah, cool, can we just start class please, and..." i tossed her my jacket. "please put that on." she complied 'im SO going to burn that later.' Eli was behind me, and made one last statement before leaving. "When you touched him, your spell was broken, you might want to fix that." Aphrodite stood still for a second, then everyone in the class seemed to relax a bit.
"Better?" she hissed. no one said anything, but it was a resounding and silent 'yes' she returned to her desk, and sat. "well, today, we will be going over the basics of illusions. except for you." she pointed one of her talons at me. "It is useless for you to learn illusions if you have the eyes of chaos. I will find something else for you to do." i shuttered at her words, though i knew they were non-sexual.