Center of Attention

He was right. The gang didn't need no invitation or magnifying glass to find him. Such an act would've caught their attention immediately, attracting crowds and crowds of meisters and even government officials. The world would soon be caught up in this travesty. The fact that such devastation had occurred in just a moment's notice was amazing, governments from all around the world were quickly passing the blame onto each other, desperate to find the culprit who had caused such destruction and quickly seal him away behind bars. They never would've thought that such damage could've been caused by one man. Surely this was an even that would've surpassed even their wildest imagination for a god's power.

An entire island was suddenly wiped clean. All people, animals, plants, and even rocks had been removed in a matter of seconds. The entire island was reduced to a barren wasteland flattened down to the smooth slick surface of a marble plate…it was impossible for any man to believe that such power even existed in this world. The power to make an atomic bomb seem like a child poking you. No one had heard or seen the moment of destruction, they couldn't say if it was a bomb, fire, or anything else. The only thing they could say was…that they didn't believe it. No one on the island had survived either so there were no tales being passed down or even the slightest amount of light shining on this incident. The entire world was left in the dark, except for the DWMA.

"It is a little far from here," explained Lord Death, knowing full well that such a location was chosen to make sure he kept his nose out of it. Once more it looked like Lord Death could do nothing to stop his brothers from raining down chaos on the innocent people living in this world. Lord Death would just have to recline himself to growing even older in this infernal room. He tried to put on a happy face, but it was obvious he was annoyed. The entire school was a buzz as people prepared to launch. They were going there in force. Lord Death didn't know how many Evil Humans his brother had enlisted. But without a doubt it would take all of his power to even dent his brother. He needed an army to take just him down so he wasn't about to waste any time against him. There was hesitation amongst the students many of them knew of Lord Death's brother's power. Vigrid had just attacked them it seemed and their home town still hadn't recovered from that. They were in trouble and it seemed they were just sinking deeper and deeper into it. And now this? A man capable of eliminating an entire island in a blink of an eye? Was that even possible? They had the right to be nervous about trying to start trouble with him. It seemed crazy to even think about it.

They quickly prepared the planes. Luckily for them they had plenty of time to prepare them and get them from some certain connections. However, they had to get their fast. They knew several people are charging onto that island and charging straight to their death. They had to inspect whatever had caused that horrible sight, they didn't have any time left to wait. They had to go there immediately and check out what had caused the destruction. There were many people who were crazy and they wanted to see whatever it was that caused it…and possibly even try to control it for themselves…after all that was what many governments wanted…a weapon that could eliminate an entire island in the blink of an eye. That was the main worry. All of these innocent people charging to their death and knowingly they would get in their way. They wanted that power for themselves so they wouldn't let a bunch of kids take it. And even worse the DWMA had strict rules against harming them so if they did get in the way they couldn't just react and fight back, they would have to let the government continue to make fools out of themselves. It seemed like a dangerous idea, but they would just have to let them do it, no matter how much it would hurt their plan. They would move out in force later today.

It is funny what some people did the night before their 'certain' death. They were a lot of phone calls bouncing back between them and their friends and families, people were constantly pacing around, practicing, stupid things were done as well. It was so varied that a lot of people didn't know what to do and just stayed in their rooms all of the time. Even the gang seemed to be on edge from the insane power he had just demonstrated. The power to eliminate an entire island…it seemed insane even for Lord Death or Vigrid. Even Marburg, who speciailized in powerful diseases made to wipe out large numbers of people didn't seem this power.

However, in all honesty they all had their strengths and weaknesses a give and take between the four of them. Vigrid specialized in one-on-one confrontations and easily outweighed the rest of them in that aspect as a result he needed an army to help him overcome the odds difference. Marburg was a specialist in fighting against the odds and could've easily destroyed a nation, but when it came to one-on-one fights his diseases tended to take their time and he couldn't overcome that gap easily. Lord Death and the fourth brother were the ones that were the most versatile. While they may lose out in their brothers' specialized fields they could were split about 60/40 in between the two differences with Lord Death leaning to favor more direct one-on-one confrontation alongside the help with his weapons and the fourth one preferring to fight against the odds and being very capable of doing so. Of course, Lord Death knew all of this and passed it onto his allies, hoping to increase their odds ever so slightly.

They had no time to waste it was already going to be a few days just to fly out there, who knows how he'd react if he thought that they were just going to try to ignore him. Worst case scenario he may move to Japan or Africa and try to decimate the entire population there. The small plane began its trip throughout the air and Lord Death immediately moved over to the phone, he called up as many Death Scythes as he possibly could. Many of them couldn't make it, they all had their posts to take care of including Enma whose ego was still bruised from losing to Vigrid, but he had his own problems where he was. He promised to head out as soon as possible, but from the sound of it…it may be another month until it was. Lord Death sighed, hoping that his students along with Rochelle could handle it. He had no idea that the person he ought to be worrying about was himself.

Marburg was sitting nearby the school, his head slumped into the palm of his hand…an obvious bored look on his face. He didn't particularly want to be here, he wanted to take Lord Death out on his own terms and he wasn't quite ready yet. He was at maybe 80% of his full power so he had to wait a little while longer until he could, but still he supposed in the end as long as Lord Death went down he'd be happy with that. First things first though, he had to make sure he didn't get found out. He was outside of Lord Death's Soul Perception Range and he was fairly certain that nobody in the school could outdo their principal's range just yet, not even the wielder of the Death Scythe. Marburg lifted his arm up and decided to reveal his latest full-power. A thin white smoke oozed off of his body. Time was of the essence and he had never been to the DWMA, he had no idea what was in it or what the layout was like.

Once more he smiled as he looked back. Perhaps this was how things were meant to go down, he felt sorry for Lord Death…he had fallen so far since the days of old. Perhaps looking after these kids had caused him to go soft. If he was like he was back in the old days he never would've fallen for such an obvious ploy. Vigrid's own failed attempt at war had turned to their advantage, several of the Kishins had crafted a map to hand over to Marburg and now that he had one he could easily find his was to Lord Death's chamber, but this white smoke was going to help him find his way throughout it all…as well as make sure no stupid human beings in the DWMA would spot him and raise the alarm. He would practically be invisible amongst this fog-like screen. "Lord Death, back in the day people used to consider you the bringer of death…a man whose power far exceeded mine... however, that has changed." Marburg jumped off of the rock and landed on the ground carefully. "Well, I guess I'm off to kill Death."

(-on the plane-)

There were four planes that Lord Death had managed to get his hands on and prepare for the mission, it seemed rather pathetic considering they were going against a monster with near god-like powers, but in the end, it beat walking. Each plane seated about 200 students so 1200 people were on the flight, but not all of them were students. Interestingly enough not all of them were even meisters or weapons. Apparently some government officials or other similar over-powered maniacs with big wallets had managed to place their men on the ship. Lord Death tried to explain what had caused the damage to the island, but just like most humans they ignored his reasonable pleas and forced their way on, figuring they could use his kids to handle any real trouble while they looked out for the weapon that caused the destruction. Originally most of them were met with stern glances from the kids who actually knew what they were doing and who they were going up against, but there were a few groups who seemed genuinely concerned with taking down the monster and were here to offer help.

One of the men, a well-built man probably in his thirties was sitting off to the back. He wore a suit and tie and a pair of black sunglasses. He looked like one of those secret agents in a bad TV show…but he definitely didn't seem to be nervous despite flying into what could possibly be the worst battle of his life…as a matter of fact, you could say he looked bored. He moved to the side, slightly making room for his partner, a similarly dressed man who sat down next to him. The movement caused their shirts to rise up a little bit too much and reveal a small pistol that rested on their sides. It looked a little fundamentally different than most guns, but nobody could quite put their finger on it. Another man was a huge giant of one, sitting down in one of the front seats, and practically taking up two. He was rather big and his face was hidden due to an impressive large mask that looked like it was from a horror movie. It was actually a little discerning as it looked like he could've been a Kishin, but Lord Death and Saul both assured the group that he wasn't. The other planes had similar passengers all of them seeming to have their own hidden agenda and who didn't seem to get along too well with each other or Lord Death, but nonetheless they were along for the ride.

Tried to add in some other possible villains/allies for future arcs during this little bit. Don't worry all of the characters play a semi-important part. In all honesty this chapter was probably written so long ago...anyways! I still got studying to do for one more final tomorrow, so that's all for now!