Breaks & Recounting

Welp Alexander has made it to the new year yay, that's honestly impressive given how many times he's almost died. I think this is actually Grave reality's first major time skip which coincides with the beginning of its second arc. Since this is the first chapter after the time skip it'll mainly be Alexander settling back into the flow of the clock tower and some recounting on things he's done during the break. Anyway, with that said enjoy the chapter, or don't.

London City Airport, London, Monday January 22nd , 2001

Stepping out of baggage claim a backpack thrown over his shoulder as his left hand pulls his suitcase behind him, Alexander's eyes immediately dart around the many people coming and going throughout the airport. Before landing on a suited man holding up a simple sign reading.

Alexander Silver

Preparing to use self-reinforcement just in case Alexander walks up to the man and says, "Looking for me?" The man pulling out a picture looks between him and the photo in his hands before nodding and saying. "Right this way mister Silver."

Alexander cautiously follows him internally wishing he didn't leave his pistol in its mystic-code container, as the man leads him to a large limousine and opens the door for him. Sliding in Alexander immediately takes notice of the person sitting across from him, their features obscured by the newspaper currently in their hands as a large stack of papers sits next to them.

"In other news Alexander Silver, swims the English Channel and back making him the sixth American and twenty-seventh overall person to complete the unthinkable challenge." Luvia says shutting the newspaper setting it to the side as Alexander greets. "Hello again Luvia."

"Hold on I am not finished yet." she says, grabbing another newspaper and unfurling it. "Prominent doctor dead at thirty-five." Alexander raising an eyebrow "I could have nothing to do with that." he remarks as Luvia leveling a flat look to him over the paper says, "Found dead with three forty-five A.C.P. G.S.W.'s, alongside evidence of Human experimentation."

"That Abreo? Sounds like her." he admits as Luvia just sighs and sets the paper down to the side. "Alexander, you have by the sounds of it taken out three targets over the break as well as well as sixteen truly random activities I could not see a point for." she says as Alexander shrugging says, "I needed some funds to start setting up Avengers information network."

Nodding at the explanation she says, "I suppose that explains some of your actions over break, but I'm still curious why swim the English Channel and back?" Alexander sheepishly rubbing the back of his head says, "Well I was in France, so I thought why not and a few hours later I was swimming through the ocean."

"And swimming back?" Luvia questions as Alexander giving a slight smile says, "It felt too easy so I turned around and swam back, I blame Avenger." Laughing quietly to herself amused by Alexander's words, she says "I am so glad to see you again Alexander, now this information network, how far along are you with it?"

Sighing Alexander says "About seventy percent of the names Avenger left aren't able to help. Mainly because the list was made four years from now, so most of them wouldn't be able to help me even if they wanted to."

"That is unfortunate, seeing as there it is still quite the drive to your home was there anything interesting during the break that I may not have read?" Shaking his head he answers, "Other than a somewhat terrifying encounter with a phone not much."

Her face scrunching up slightly as she says, "Normally I would ask for more details; however, I have a feeling that it is better unasked." nodding Alexander simply says "Probably." before asking "So how was your break?"

"Dreadfully boring, I fear being friends with you has ruined my sense of normalcy. Though seeing Marjatta was fun." Luvia answers a teasing smile on her face being replaced with a small genuine smile at the mention of her twin.

"Have you made any progress in your studies?" Luvia asks as Alexander nodding says "I've been practicing with a few of my more, difficult runes, I've also been preparing for some experiments with the heaven's feel." as he reaches into his bag's and pulls out a clockwork mechanism barring some resemblance to a rat.

Taking the offered Item Luvia asks "And what is the purpose of this?" as Alexander says "It's one of many containers I've found for an eventual attempt to use the third magic to materialize the soul of a rat and move it into a new container." nodding in understanding she responds "I see, I assume that you have a range of containers to determine the required similarities in containers for the ritual."

Alexander nodding takes back the clockwork rat and says "Thanks' to Avenger I know that the best thing besides a homunculus is one of Aozaki's puppets, which considering the puppet arm in my supply room brings a concerning image, so I'm attempting to discover the farthest from the original body container for the soul as possible before it's untenable."

Taking a moment to reflect on Alexanders words before replying Luvia says "From the quality of her puppets that I have seen, it does not surprise me Avenger would keep some of her creations around." nodding Alexander says "Yeah, honestly if it wasn't for Avenger, I would probably be much more worried about the runes she knows."

"How so, I am aware she had some hand in discovering some important runes, put I doubt it compares to the sheer amount of runes you know." she mentions curious as Alexander sighing says "For both of us our study of runes is second to our primary focuses, and according to some notes, Avenger was barely a match to her in runes and I'm nowhere near his level."

"Then why are you less worried about her knowledge of runes?" she asks as Alexander eyes meet Luvia's and he says, "She knows Mannaz and unlike me is not shy about using it's more overt effects." Her eyes widening for a split second before she recovers Luvia nods slowly "I believe I am beginning to understand your concerns."

Making to talk Alexander is stopped as the car lurches forwards slightly and Luvia looks out the window. "Sadly, our conversation seems to have been cut short." as Alexander follows her sightline to see his home. Nodding he says, "Thanks' for the ride, see you in class." as he grabs his bags and heads through his front gate, turning back to watch as Luvia drives away before heading inside.

Clock Tower, London, Tuesday January 23rd , 2001

"Ahh," Alexander lets out as he stretch's his arms over his head, "Almost forgot how time-consuming theses classes were." he says as Luvia rolls her eyes at his behavior, "Quit acting dramatic, this was my last class of the day, and unless you have elected to take another class I believe it is the same for you." she says as Alexander stands up from the bench making sure to grab his notes.

"It is, but I still have a lot of preparation back home." he says as Luvia nods not electing to respond as she leaves the room giving a quick goodbye to Alexander. Stepping out of the room he makes his way through the halls avoiding a few mage's he would rather not deal with as he heads towards Zeltretch's office.

Quickly making it to the by now familiar office Alexander knocks on the door, as Zeltretch's voice rings out on the other side "Enter." Zeltretch's eyes alighting as Alexander walks in says "Ah Alexander, I trust you have the report I asked for?"

Nodding Alexander reaches into his bag pulling out a large stack of paper. "Here's my first annual report on the Avenger servant card." Smiling, he takes the papers out of Alexander's hands, motioning for him to sit.

"I'll read through this more thoroughly later." He starts setting the report to the side before bringing his hands together. "Alexander, I must commend you on your progress in your studies, both with this card and your mage-craft, you have taken a great step in discovering the cards origin by discovering it's identity though I chuckle at the unlikelihood of me handing you the card containing the spirit of your predecessor." he continues.

"I doubt you will make nearly as much progress in the coming years, but I trust you will solve this mystery and it will be dealt with accordingly." he finishes, complementing Alexander before his eyes get serious. "I would suggest you take this time to focus on your studies, though be aware there is a certain matter currently under investigation that I may call upon you as my personal enforcer."

Alexander immediately sitting straighter asks "What's the situation?" as Zeltretch waves him off saying "Currently nothing, but I have some concerns I'm having looked into should my concerns prove unfounded I would have no need to call on you, I'm just making you aware just in case."

Nodding slowly his eyes looking around the room cautiously Alexander says "Understood, is there anything else or should I go?" waving him off Zeltretch says "Go on enjoy your day, I doubt the situation will worsen before I determine if I need your assistance."

Nodding Alexander gets up and leaves the office, hastily navigating the corridors of the clock tower until he's outside. Calmly walking down, the streets on the familiar path back to his home, he quickly reaches his destination without issue.

Walking inside Alexander hangs his coat up and heads towards his kitchen. Opening the fridge Alexander starts the prep work for his food completely ignoring Luvia sitting down at the table reading one of his research papers. Instead, keeping his focus on cooking as he turns the stove on and fills a kettle.

Luvia continues to read, also paying little attention to Alexander as he cooks. Eventually Luvia stands up and walks out of the kitchen leaving Alexander as he fries some asparagus in a frying pan. After a few minutes Luvia leans her head back into the room and says "Goodnight Alexander."

"See you tomorrow." Alexander says back not turning his attention away from his dinner as he waves with his free hand. Finishing cooking a little while later he plates up his meal and sits down, pouring himself a cup of coffee for the long night ahead as he enjoys his meal.

Setting his dishes in the sink to rinse Alexander heads upstairs into his library and moves to sit down at a table, cup of coffee in hand as he looks over the large stack of papers and journals he sighs to himself before taking a quick sip of coffee and grabs a stack of papers and starts to read.

Going through paper after paper writing notes as he goes immersing himself in his research as slowly the large stacks of paper dwindle, Alexander setting them, and their associated notes aside once finished with them. Alexander continues this process paying no attention to the time until sunlight pours through one of the windows shining straight in his eyes.

Blinking a few times and shaking his head, Alexander yawns, looks over to the sole clock in the library. His eyes widening at seeing the time, he hastily pushes himself out of the chair and rushes towards his bedroom. Going into the bathroom he turns on the shower and after taking a brisk shower to wake himself up gets dressed and goes downstairs to the kitchen.

Ignoring the still soaking dishes from last night Alexander puts on a pot of coffee and grabs a frying pan setting it on the stove and after getting some eggs starts cooking breakfast. Knowing he doesn't have much time until his first class Alexander opening a cabinet grabs some slices of bread and shoves the now cooked eggs between them before walking to the front door.

Throwing on a coat and his hat Alexander opens the door before pausing a moment and grabbing an umbrella idly grabs his bag before heading out. Making his way through the rain he heads towards the nearest entrance to the clock tower, arriving after only a few minutes of travel.

Taking a moment to shake off his umbrella Alexander yawning slightly rushes through the halls of the clock tower towards his first class. Carefully avoiding the few other magi in already in the halls during the early morning, until he arrives at his destination.

Quietly sliding into the room Alexander sits in the back unpacking his bag and preparing for the class as a blonde scared man walks into the room. "You know you don't need to show up early Silver." he remarks as Alexander just yawns in response.

Omake, Zeltretch adventure's 2, Alexander punching saga 1

Lifting up her rifle a brown haired girl level's her weapon at the white haired teen standing opposite her in the alley. "Let us begin, says Misaka leveling her rifle at Accelerator in preparation for their battle." Misaka says causing the white haired teen to tsk in annoyance.

Right as the two teens are about to attack they are interrupted by a loud crash and a voice "Gah, why did it have to be a dumpster Zeltretch?!" Both turning to the noise their eyes latching onto the teen climbing out of the dumpster as he dusts himself off.

"Who are you? Asks Misaka requesting that the unknown individual identify himself." Misaka asks as the white haired teen says "Hey whoever you are beat it, this doesn't concern you." the newcomer narrowing his eyes on Misaka asks the white haired teen. "Are you sure because it looks like this girl is trying to mug you." he says spreading his feet a little preparing to move.

"What? Lets out Misaka as she voices her confusion." she says at the same time the white haired teen narrows his eyes and says "Now you've pissed me off, like she could mug me." as within a single step he appears infront of the other teen and lightly presses his hand against the other teen's chest.

The other teen looking down at the white haired teen's hand just resting against his chest before looking to him with a raised eyebrow. "Okay you're fast, but uh, is there a reason you haven't moved your hand?" he asks as the white haired teen still staring at his own hand with wide eyes mutters "How?" before looking up at the other teen and pulls back his fist and makes to throw a punch.

Only for the other teen to immediately react by punching the white haired boy in the face his jaw shattering under his fist as he knocks him out immediately. Misaka jaw dropped just stares at the downed teen and the other teen speechless as the other teen looking towards her says "Oh right, I'm Alexander, and odd question but where are we?"

And that's it, bit of a shorter omake and needless to say it's non-cannon, I just couldn't get the idea of Alexander punching supposedly unpunchable characters out of my head. So it was either Accelerator or Gojo and so I picked Accelerator, I guess it also shows off a bit more of Alexander's origin's particular faith since faith is the real kicker for this punch because there's no reason Alexander should believe he shouldn't be able to punch him. Anyway's back to the chapter not much just a bit of catch up between Alexander and Luvia, as well as some set up for this arc and with that said goodbye.

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