CHAPTER IX
Inner thoughts = (Inner Thought)
Attack Names = ATTACK NAMES
Whispers / Over phone / text = *Over phone/speaker/text/Whispers*
LOCATION: Wellston Private High School
Eleanor: Hello, my name is Eleanor Hume. It's a pleasure to meet everyone.
She said, giving everyone a bright inviting smile. Both Isen Blyke were captivated by her looks.
Isen/Blyke: (WOW She's really cute!)
Teacher: Okay Eleanor, you can sit in that seat over there.
He said as he pointed towards the empty chair. That Eleanor was walking to.
Blyke: Wait sir, John sits there.
The new student stopped in her tracks when she heard that.
Teacher: Well it's his own fault for not showing up. Now Eleanor, sit down please.
Eleanor:...
Teacher: Eleanor… is everything alright?
Eleanor: oh, I apologize sir. Everything fine. I'm sure he won't mind if it's just for a day.
She takes her seat.
After sitting through class the new student Eleanor gets her stuff together to move to the next class.
Eleanor: (Okay so I think my next class is algebra.)
Elaine: Hi Eleanor, my name is Elaine.
Eleanor: Oh hello, sorry I didn't see you there.
Elaine: No worries. I'm just here to welcome you to Wellston. With that said, how are you liking it so far?
Eleanor: I've only just got here so I can't give a real answer, but I'm taken aback by how large the school is. If I didn't know any better I'd say it was a castle.
Elaine: ha, don't you think comparing the school to a castle is a bit much?
Isen: Hi there!
All of a sudden a certain reporter stepped in.
Isen: My name's Isen. Allow me to give you a tour of this castle.
Eleanor: Really? Thank you Isen, you're so kind. I was actually about to ask Elaine if she could help me find my next class.
Is said with a smile on her face that made Isen weak in the knees.
Elaine: um, Isen?
Isen: And while we're at it maybe you could tell me a little about yourself. Like what your hobbies are or favorite foods.
Eleanor: hmm?
Blyke: Ignore him. He's just trying and failing to get info about your personal life. He's kinda a stalker.
Hearing that the new girl gets very frightened and stepped back.
Eleanor: I um… Y-you shouldn't do such things. It's not too late to repent.
Isen: Please don't listen to him, he doesn't know what he's talking about! Hey, shut it man!
Blyke: Make me.
Just as he said that, the reporter punched him, sending him through the wall. Which shocked Eleanor greatly.
Eleanor: Isen! What are you doing!?
Isen: Don't worry, he's fine.
Blyke: That fucking hurt!
He rushed back in ready to fight.
Elaine: Huu… not again.
Eleanor: (This may be more difficult than I thought.)
In the midst of all this chaos, Sera, the Queen of Wellston was on her phone trying to reach someone. Only for the phone to go straight to voicemail.
Sera: (I wonder why John isn't here. I can't deny I'm curious about him as well. …Oh Well I can always ask when I see him.)
Location: The Ocean Between
The party is currently standing off within they're gummiship against the ship in space the Van Eltia. Neither side has made a move against the other.
With this both John's and Velvet's frustration rises by the second.
Velvet: They're just… sitting there. Why haven't they made a move?
John: Don't know but I sure as hell would like to know how they got out here? And on a boat at that?
Rokurou: So those are the Aifread pirates. I heard their captain was the first and only person to ever escape Titania. …Well before us of course.
Oscar: Look over there!
They all looked to where Oscar was pointing at to see one of the crew members waving a flag. This leads the party to believe they aren't hostels.
Velvet: This has to be a trap.
Oscar: Even so we can't simply ignore this. They are denizens from the same world as us. They even found a method of traversing from world to world.
John: He's right we can't ignore this. I have to at least know how they got their ship to do… that. Besides, if it's really a trap we can beat them down and force them to tell us everything.
Velvet thought about it for a moment, then Rokurou stepped in to say something.
Rokurou: Come on, you know he's right. Not to mention I really want to challenge Van Aifread. I heard that he's an extremely skilled fighter and I want to see just how skilled he really is.
He said with a big smile on his face and determination in his eyes. At this point the therion realized that the rest of the party had already made up their minds and just chose to follow along. She as well was curious as to how a bunch of pirates found a way to traverse the worlds, and wanted to see if she could learn it for herself in case she needed to split from the party.
Velvet: Alright, let's go.
They move closer to the pirate ship. Many of the crew members move out the way like they're giving the party a spot to land on. They decide to do just that.
They all exit their vessel and stand in front of the crew. Clearing a pathway a single tall man begins to walk up to the party.
The man had blonde hair and teal color eyes. He wore a long black coat with the sleeves rolled up revealing a large bracelet. A brown vest with black pants and brown boots.
John: Are you Captain Van Aifread?
Important Pirate: No… My name is Eizen. I'm the first mate of the Aifread Pirates.
John: (Isen?) And that's spelled how exactly…?
Velvet: Is there a reason your captain doesn't show himself?
She said in a mocking tone, cutting off John's question.
Eizen: The captain isn't aboard the ship.
Oscar: How did you know where to find us!?
Eizen: Believe it or not, it was chance. We just so happen to be within the city when it was attacked by the metal giant. Some of my crew were at the scene when it happened getting supplies while the rest of us were still on board the ship. We only found out about it near the end, got there just in time to see its defeat.
John: I guess that makes sense.
Eizen: We should actually thank you exorcist.
Oscar: Excuse me?
Eizen: While you were evacuating civilians, you saved my crewmates from harm. It was also another reason we were able to find you.
Velvet: In other words, it's his fault you know about us.
Oscar: …!
Rokurou: Well no crying over spilled liquor. So what are you really here for? I doubt you'd come all the way out here just to say "thanks".
Eizen: You're right we didn't. …We would like to request a few things from the Keyblade chosen.
John: …! (He knows about the keyblade?) What would that be?
Eizen: I can't tell you.
John: What?
Eizen: At least not until I know you're reliable.
He gets into a fighting stance.
John: Huh It's always something with someone. I'll handle this.
Rokurou: You sure you want to do this on your own? They may gang-up on you.
John: Then take them down if they do?
John gets into his own stance (think about how Noctis would stand when he's in a fight only with his left arm raised higher and his right hand in a fist.) but without calling any weapons, shocking everyone.
Eizen: No keyblade?
John: Maybe if I need it.
He said in a mocking tone.
Eizen: Suit yourself.
INFORMATION: Prove Yourself to the Pirate
The two stand off against each other. Both sides are waiting to see who makes the first move. To the surprise of his teammates, John made the first strike.
John had called a dagger to his hand and threw it at the Skipper. Eizen was able to dodge just in time by jumping towards the right.
However he wasn't expecting John to warp to the dagger and switch it out for Proshades in its halberd form.
While the Skipper was still in the air, John wasted no time swinging the halberd but at the last second, Eizen cupped his hands together and stroked the flat side of the blade slamming it onto the deck of the ship and out of John's hands.
John: (I didn't think it would be so easy for him to disarm me like that. No, scratch that I didn't think he'd be able to disarm me at all. This guy is good. Really good.)
Eizen landed and immediately started to change something.
Oscar: JOHN! BE CAREFUL! He's using a Malak arte!
John: A Malak arte huh.
John power ups his ability.
Eizen: WIND LANCE!!
The spell manifested a bullet of wind that was coming right at John at great speeds. However…
John: WIND LANCE!!
John then performs the same attack, surprising everyone.
The two wind lances pass by each other. John blocks the attack by calling Proshades back into his hand, while Eizen dodges again.
Eizen: (He used the same arte as me but his felt different somehow. I can't explain it, but it's clear he's better than I thought he'd be. I wonder how far I can push him?)
Eizen could see the halberd coming right towards him. Most likely thrown by John after he blocked the wind attack.
Eizen: Flash Step!
In a flash of white smoke the pirate appeared directly in front of John.
John: (He has something for teleportation too!?)
Eizen: Winter Winds!
Using his right hand the pirate delivers a devastating punch to John's abdomen.
John winces in pain but does his best to power though and was about to counter.
However Eizen performed the same attack again using his left arm, this time he aimed for the head. Just as he was ready to strike again with his right, John tackled Eizen to the ground.
John mounts on top of Eizen and grabs him by the neck. He bashes Eizen in the face twice while he attempts to free himself.
In the midst of it Eizen is able to grab hold of the wrist. Stopping the assault.
John quickly releases the pirates neck then aims for Eizen's face not for a punch but to use a spell at point blank range.
John: Dark Fira!
The spell makes contact however ever because of this John loosens his hold on the pirate and Eizen was finally able to get free by throwing John off of him.
They both quickly get back to their feet and John is ready to throw the Engine Blade at him. However Eizen uses his Flash Step to grab the hand holding the Engine Blade.
Eizen: That's enough!
The pirate said that just in time as John's free hand already had a dagger in it ready to attack.
Eizen: Even without the Keyblade in hand… you're clearly an excellent fighter.
John: Thanks.
Eizen released John's hand and they both stepped back from each other.
John: Sorry about… shooting you in the face with magic by the way. I felt like you could handle it.
Eizen: No need to apologize. You showed your strength in a controlled manner to make sure you didn't harm any of my crewmates or the Van Eltia. I can respect that.
Pirate crew member #1: *I didn't think he would seriously keep up with the Skipper.*
Pirate crew member #2: *Neither did I, maybe we can actually find them.*
The Weapon's overheard the crew members and wondered if the request Eizen had something to do with that person.
John: Now… about that request of yours.
Eizen: Our request is more of a business proposition.
John: That depends on what you intend to do and on what we get out of it. If it's to find a new home I know a few places you can stay so long as you agree not to cause too much trouble. Just letting you know now we are working on restoring your world.
Eizen: Thanks but that's not what we want to ask. First, we of the Aifread Pirate crew would like to request that you assist us in our search for our crewmates Benwick our captain, Aifread.
The now confused party looked towards Eizen with shocked expressions. But quickly regained their composure.
John: Oh… I get it, you guys were separated from them when the world fell. Well we are looking for survivors so-
Eizen: For Benwick yes. But for the captain, it's been much longer than that.
What he said confused the party even more.
Eizen: The Captain's been gone for almost three years.
Oscar: THREE YEARS!? But he escaped from Titania long ago! How could he not have met back with his crew!?
Eizen: We've been searching for him all this time. We have tried to get information out from the Abbey… but it proved fruitless.
Rokurou: He was on Titania for a time right? Oscar, do you know anything about how he escaped? Maybe there's a clue?
Oscar: I know just about as much as you lot. No one knows how he did it, he just vanished from his cell one day. We questioned all his cellmates and everyone in the neighboring cells, no one knew anything.
Velvet: People don't just disappear into thin air. He must have escaped somehow.
John: What makes you think he's out here?
Eizen: He's out there… somewhere. …We can just feel it. None of us can explain why.
The party can feel the hope and determination of the pirate crew.
Eizen: You can assist in the search by either giving us information or simply eliminate any Heartless out here that get in our way. You are the only one present that can after all.
John: I guess I could do that. Something like this is a part of my job after all. However there are some things I'd would like you guys to do as well.
Eizen: Of course, this is business.
John: First; I get you guys are pirate's but I won't let you hurt regular civilians. No matter where you are.
Eizen: We tend not to attack ports or villages, so that they'll be less likely to call the Abbey on us. …Or in this case whatever law enforcement they have.
Oscar doesn't show it but he is slightly bothered by what he heard.
Eizen: Not to mention it would be harder to get certain things that were not likely to find out at sea. Like supplies.
John: Second; We get to call you for help the same you guys call for us. Also if we work together on the same mission, no unnecessary killing. I prefer to save that only if I have to.
Eizen: …Tell me what counts as "have to" for you?
John: Like if either you or someone else is in danger and needs to be saved. Or something like that. But if they're already beaten then don't end them unless you have to.
Eizen: I feel like that's fair.
John: Last and not least; If you find or have any information on anyone from your world tell us. The same we tell you.
Eizen: I say this deal works in favor of everyone. But just one question, do you have a way for us to reach you?
John: You can just wait for us in that world we just lifted. We're working on getting everyone a gummiphone soon. But it will take just a while longer.
Eizen: Okay then.
The Skipper extended his hand to John who took it.
Eizen: Until next we meet.
John: Sure.
LOCATION: Wellston Private High School
Eleanor: I just want to go to my next class please.
SLAP*
The sound of that slap echoed in the hallway. Students walking to their next class stopped to see what was going on. Eleanor was sent to the floor. The assailant was another student with long blonde hair and golden eyes.
Entitled Student: Not my fault you don't know where you're going.
Eleanor: Why are you doing this!? I only asked for directions!
Entitled Student: Exactly, that's why. Where do you get off asking anything, cripple?
Eleanor: Does that warrant your assault?
The student punches the new girl in her face and then grabs her by the shirt.
Entitled Student: That's not what you're supposed to say. You're supposed to beg me, new girl.
Eleanor: I will do no such thing!
She slapped Eleanor once more.
Entitled Student: I'm sorry I don't believe I heard you.
Eleanor: I would never give a low-life like yourself the satisfaction!
New Voice: I think you have to smack her harder, Wenqi.
Someone new appeared and snatched Eleanor away from the bully known as Wenqi. The owner of the new voice was a girl with maroonish colored hair worn in a bob cut with sky blue eyes.
Wenqi: Sup, Illena.
Illena: Hey.
She then punched Eleanor in the stomach.
Eleanor: That's enough!
She retaliates by sending a punch of her own into Illena's face. She releases Eleanor as a result.
Wenqi: Woo Are you okay!?
Illena: Dammit I think she broke my nose!
For a split second, onlookers thought Eleanor was about to do something when she aimed at the pair. But nothing happened.
She puts her hands back down.
Eleanor: The two of you should be ashamed of yourselves, attacking those weaker than you!
Wenqi: You bitch! Where do you get the nerve to talk back to us!?
Illena: You should be grateful we even gave you any sort of attention! Dammit this hurts!
RIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNG*
Wenqi: Great, now we're late because of you!
Eleanor: It's your own fault. I'll find my next class without you.
She walks away from the bully's. Hoping she can either find it herself or find someone to help her. However, Wenqi wasn't having it.
Wenqi: (Who does she think she is? She's just a cripple, at the very bottom of all. She doesn't get to walk away like she's won.)
She stands up with her ability active.
Wenqi: YOU BITCH!
She rushed towards Eleanor at an impressive speed. Eleanor looked like she was about ready to block but…
Grumpy looking Man: huh? AGH!
At the last second a middle-aged man wearing a lab coat stepped out from a room, that being the infirmary.
Wenqi: Oh Doc, I didn't… see… you…
She backs away in fear of the doctor, who had just powered-up.
Doc: IS THERE A REASON FOR WHY YOU DID THAT?
Wenqi: I-it…
Doc: WELL, LET'S HEAR IT.
All students that were in the Hallway were paralyzed with fear.
Eleanor: (Is this man really a doctor!? Why is he so frightening!?)
Wenqi: It was her fault!
Eleanor: Huh.. me!?
Wenqi: If she hadn't hit my friend I wouldn't have attacked and hit you! Honest, Doc!
Doc: ALL THREE OF YOU… IN MY OFFICE. NOW!
No one said anything and hurried into the infirmary.
Doc: *inhale* *exhale* These kids are gonna be the death of me.
WORLD: The After Ruins , Location: Forrest Zone; Castle
The party had reached the world of the blacksmith. From what the others have seen of the world so far seems to be in ruins.
Buildings look to be on their last legs. Nature has almost entirely taken over. Lastly, many robots seem to roam free.
John eventually lands the vessel on top of a castle.
Rokurou: So, here's where we'll find that blacksmith you mentioned?
John: Ya. His name is Masamune.
Velvet: Okay,... but what made you think of taking us to a world filled to the brim with those robot things, after we just finished fighting one?
John: I just wanted to get this thing finished. Wasn't thinking about anything else.
He turned his seat around and looked towards Velvet.
John: Also, I'm already super late for school because we had to wait for the ship's auto-repair to finish. So I might as well… you know...
Velvet: What a model student you are.
John: Forget it. Look, the blacksmith's place is hidden in this castle. I know where it is, we can be there in two minutes. Let's go.
Just as John said they made it to the Blacksmith in a good amount of time. The party didn't expect it to be hidden behind a giant metal crate.
Once inside they meet a machine wearing a samurai's kabuto.
John: Hi, it's been awhile.
Blacksmith Masamune: Greetings. I am the blacksmith, Blacksmith Masamune.
Rokurou: So this is the great blacksmith you mentioned.
Blacksmith Masamune: Is there something you need?
John: He's very straight to the point.
Velvet: Good. Can you upgrade our weapons?
John: And maybe help make a… specific weapon with the material we give you?
He shows him the Omnidroid's claws. Blacksmith Masamune examines it for quite awhile before saying something.
Blacksmith Masamune: I can indeed make something from this. I only need to know what kind.
They each show Blacksmith Masamune their weapons. John shows him a pair of gloves with engines built into them as well as tells Blacksmith Masamune what he wants.
Rokurou instead of having his greatsword repaired, asks for two daggers.
Oscar: You're not going to ask for him to repair your Stormhowl?
Rokurou: I don't think it can be repaired so easily like that. Also I'm very picky about who touches it.
Velvet: Well we're here aren't we? It wouldn't kill you to see.
John: Hey, come on, stop. Some people are just picky about who touches their weapons. …I know I am with some of mine.
Blacksmith Masamune: That is true. If he doesn't wish for his blade to be touched, then one should respect that. Especially a blacksmith like thyself.
Rokurou: Thanks.
Blacksmith Masamune: As for your weapons, I shall have them ready in a few days. You are free to wait for them here if you please. So long as you don't bring harm to my smithy.
Blacksmith Masamune: That would work. One more question, would you like for me to hand over any leftover material from this job?
John: You know it.
Blacksmith Masamune: I see… How unfortunate.
John: Sorry. You know I have my reasons for doing this.
Blacksmith Masamune: I understand. Is there anything else you would like?
John: No, that's it. We'll be back in a week to check up. Thanks again.
Blacksmith Masamune: One more thing. Those of you with swords should be careful.
Rokurou: Why's that?
Blacksmith Masamune: There have been incidents where a strange new Machine attacks anyone wielding a sword and breaks them in battle. Machine and Android alike.
John: For real!? Do you have any idea of what the Resistance Camp or YoRHa said about it?
Blacksmith Masamune: I have not heard a thing. Nor have I tried. However if this Machine is a swordsman, then I have no doubt they will come looking for me soon. I will just wait.
Oscar: Are you sure that's what you want? They could be dangerous.
Blacksmith Masamune: I mainly wish to see their blade and nothing else.
Rokurou: A Machine swordsman huh… Sounds like a challenge!
Velvet: You want to try and fight it?
Rokurou: Of course! I'm always looking for the next challenge. And now that I'm moving from world to world, the pool of swordsmen to take on has increased.
John: All right everybody,... let's go home. I want to take the rest of the day to rest for tomorrow.
He turns to Machine Blacksmith.
John: We'll be back in a few days. Take care of yourself and thanks in advance.
LOCATION: Wellston Private High School
The next day, John attended school.
While walking through the halls he was greeted by other students he knew, mainly the students he had saved.
In the weeks John has been at Wellston, he has assisted the many low-tier students that have been the target of their stronger peers.
The low-tiers are aware that John is very strong, with some of them feeling comfortable and safe with him around. Like the young girl named Evie. She has a bad habit of apologizing nonstop.
The rest however still avoid him. One of them is named Alden. Alden and his friend are always trying to keep their distance from John. He didn't blame them for it. He understood that they would naturally be afraid of the one that's stronger than their present bully's.
Female Student: That's enough! STOP IT!
Speaking of bully's, that outburst caught his attention.
John: (Who starts shit this early?)
He sees three students. One he recognized as Terrence. The other two he didn't know. One was Eleanor and the other was a male with light blue hair and green eyes. He also had the biggest shit-eating grin on his face that screams, "I'm a proud jackass".
John: (Man… that guy just oozes darkness. And he looks like a total jackass.)
He already starts walking over.
Eleanor: What right do you have to do this!
Jackass Student: Ain't it obvious. You two are at the bottom of the barrel. Completely worthless. Yet that guy behind you had the nerve to not bow down when I walked by.
Eleanor: Do you even hear yourself!? Where is the logic in that!?
John: I wouldn't bother asking that.
Everyone turned to see John standing right next to Jackass Student.
John: Hate to say it but some people are just never learn. Not until their that one on the receiving end of things.
Jackass Student: Who the-?
Is all he could say before John punched him right in his mouth. The student topples to the floor.
Jackass Student: (This piece of…) Hey! Who are you!? Do you know who I am!?
John: My name's John.
Eleanor: (That's John!)
John: And I don't really care who you are. I see you pull this crap again and I'm taking you down.
Jackass Student: (John?) Oh…
He stands back up regaining that same smug expression on his face.
Jackass Student: That explains it.
John: Explains, what?
Jackass Student: You're that other new kid we got before that cripple girl over there.
John: (Cripple!? )
He thought to himself as he took a quick glance at Eleanor.
John: (That girl... she's cripple like Dad. Like how I used to be.)
Jackass Student: Look Johnny Boy.
John: Don'tcallmethat.
Jackass Student: All I'm doing is making sure these weaklings know their place. It's just my duty to the school, y'know.
John: Feed that bull to someone who gives a rat's ass.
Jackass Student: Johnny, my pal.
John: Wearenot,pals.
Jackass Student: You clearly don't know how things work around here. But out of the goodness of my heart I'm willing to show you. Just join up with me and y-
John: I'm gonna stop you right there.
Jackass Student: What?
John: Just listen. I can tell that your heart is mainly filled with two things. Darkness… and shit. The same things that can be found in your head. I have no intention of listening to your bullshit.
Jackass Student: You bastard! You really don't know who I am! I'm King of this place!
At the sound of that John, Eleanor and the rest of the students all went wide-eyed.
Jackass Student: So I guess now you have an idea of why you shouldn't piss me off?
John: (He's King!? This guy is Arlo!? I remember Sera and Blyke mentioned him before.)
Eleanor: You may be King… but you clearly don't act like it. Who would ever accept a tyrant as King?
What Eleanor just said caught John's attention.
John: (A tyrant King.)
Jackass Student: Shut it! …You know… I'm getting real sick of you. …You came here just yesterday and walked around like you own the place. I'm gonna make sure you never step out of line again.
He powered-up and lunged himself at Eleanor.
John: (Crap!)
Before the King(?) could reach her however, John quickly powered-up and grabbed his arm, stopping the attack.
John: (His ability looks like a water down version of warping. What are the odds?)
Jackass Student: The hell!? You. Do you really want to fight!? Don't think just because you have Seraphina in your corner that I won't mess you up! (What's up with this guy's strength!? His arm won't budge!)
John: (I didn't think Arlo would be like this. Blyke talked like he really respected the guy. Turns out He's almost as bad as I was in New Bostin.)
Jackass Student: Are you even listening!? Let me go!
Female Voice: What's going on here? It's way too early in the morning for this.
Suddenly everyone looks towards the owner of the new voice. It was a young pink haired girl with copper colored eyes. Standing next to her was Blyke and Isen.
Jackass Student: Oh Remi!
John: (Remi? …I think the others mentioned her too. She's supposed to be Jack.) Hey guy's. What's up?
Remi: Boys please, we have rules against unnecessary fighting in the halls.
Jackass Student: Remi! Please help me!
All eyes were now on the King(?).
Jackass Student: I was just making sure everything was going how it's supposed to and this guy here attacked me out of nowhere!
John: What!? That's not what happened!
Blyke: Hold on a minute! Remi, John may be weird but not the kind of guy to start a fight for no reason.
John: Who you calling "weird"?
Blyke: Trying to help you, don't butt in.
Isen: Blyke's right. Besides, I wouldn't believe what you Zeke says.
John: That's right! I didn't start this fight! He… Wait, his name is Zeke? I thought he was Arlo.
Blyke: For real man? They don't even look alike. Why would you think that?
Eleanor: He said he was King.
Remi: What!? Zeke, why would you do that?
Zeke: (Oh crap…) I-I… Come on Remi. You have to believe me. That's not me.
Isen: Ya right! You tried to pull this same stunt with me and Blyke before!
Blyke: And we beat your ass for it! Your lucky we didn't tell Arlo about that, you bastard!
Zeke: Shut the hell up!
Remi: Hey! What's wrong with you!?
At that moment the false King just looked down, trying not to meet Remi's gaze. Before he could say something against it, John spoke up.
John: Hey, I'll let you go for now. But if I catch you messing with people like just now, then you're the one that's gonna be on the ground. Got it.
Zeke just grinds his teeth in anger. He wasn't expecting to be humiliated today and in front of a royal at that.
Zeke: (Dammit…! Why did this have to happen? What's worse, if Arlo hears about this he'll kick my ass.)
John: Now get out of here.
With that Zeke had no choice in the matter. He could fight but if he did, there's no way Blyke and Isen would stay quiet. And if they get involved Remi would probably fight too. He wasn't going to risk it, so he walked away.
John: Thanks you guys.
Blyke: No problem man.
John: Hey are you okay?
He asked Eleanor.
Eleanor: Yes, I'm fine. Thank you. What about you Terrence? Huh!?
She turned around to ask Terrence, only to see he was no longer there.
Eleanor: But he was right here!
John: That's just a Terrence thing. He probably got scared and ran when he saw on opening. Don't take it to heart.
Eleanor: Okay then.
Isen: Oh since everyone's here, why don't you three introduce yourself to one another? Just think about it, you two are new to the school, and it would be a good thing you two know the names and faces of the royals. Just so that this doesn't happen again.
He said out loud. But inside his head Isen was thinking of something else.
Isen: (And so that I can finally learn something about this guy. Seriously, why is it so hard to find anything on this guy?)
Remi: I'm fine with that. My name is Remi, it's nice to meet you both.
Eleanor: My name is Eleanor. This is my second day here.
John: My name's John.
He turned towards Eleanor.
John: I got here not too long before you, Eleanor. So I guess that makes us both "The New Kid".
Eleanor: You're right. Let's try to help each other whenever we can.
She said with a smile.
RIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNG*
Blyke: That's the warning bell. We should probably go.
Remi: Alright, I'll see you guys later.
They had all gone to their first period class.
LOCATION: Wellston Girls Dorm
It was now night. All of the students that live on the school's campus are now within their respective dorm rooms.
That includes the recent new student, Eleanor.
She is sitting alone in her room. Doing her homework.
Eleanor: This is more difficult than I thought. However I won't give up, I'll do everything I can to make it here!
???: That's a good attitude to have! Put a 100 and 50 percent into it!
She was startled by the loud voice and turned around to see three men, all dressed in white.
One was rugged, tall and muscular with golden eyes and long black hair tied in a ponytail. His torso was exposed due to wearing a short white jacket and baggy pants.
The next one was a short and elderly man with a long gray beard. He had on a coat and had a teal color sash wrapped around the torso, with a big extravagant hat on his head. He also wears a monocle on his left eye.
The other man had a more refined appearance. A long silver haired pony tail and greenish blue eyes. He was also wearing a uniform similar to Oscar.
Eleanor, surprised by there sudden apprentice, immediately gets out from her seat and addresses the three.
Eleanor: Lord Artorius, Legate Melchior, Legate Shigure! It's a pleasure to hear from any of you so swiftly.
Artorius: What you reported deserves an immediate reply.
Eleanor: Of course, Lord Artorius. My apologies.
Shigure: Ah, Don't be so stiff, loosen up a little. It's just the four of us.
Melchior: No, she has the right idea. We need to be ever vigilant. What with him around.
Artorius: That's enough, the both of you. Eleanor, at first your orders were to simply keep an eye on the wielder of the Keyblade and report anything that may be important.
Eleanor: Sir.
Artorius: However that is only part of your mission.
Eleanor: "Part"? If I may ask Lord Artorius, why was I only told half of my task and what's the rest?
Artorius: The reason is because the partnership the Abbey has with that man is fragile. He will brake our agreement at a moments notice and we need to be prepared for when that moment comes.
Eleanor: Really!? But his Majesty has been nothing but kind to us.
Melchior: Ahh… Dear Eleanor, you are still to young and inexperienced to see the selfishness and greed in that man's heart.
Shigure: I can't deny that. The guys a total snake. It's just something you learn to spot with experience. … I'm just waiting for the time he decides to turn on us, it'll be a good fight.
Melchior chooses to ignore Shigure's comment.
Melchior: And do to our limited resources, thanks to our world falling. We have very few options to stand against him… Limited weapons, man power, funds, and Malakhim.
He tightens his fists in frustration.
Melchior: This whole event has set the Abbey back so far that… we'd could be considered a small band of mercenarys.
Artorius: Which brings us to your the rest of your mission. No one outside of this room can know about it.
Eleanor: Sir!
Artorius: You are to not only monitor John but sway him to our side. As well as anyone else here at Wellston you deem beneficial to the Abbey. Students and teachers alike.
Eleanor: I'll do everything I can, Sir.
Artorius: However you must remain discreet. I see the reason in why the world order must be protected. Those of malicious intent must not know and the Keyblade wielder of this world cannot realize our presence yet.
Eleanor: Yes Lord Artorius. If I may ask, what about the other Keyblade wielders?
Melchior: So long as we have the one, the others will likely follow. Especially given the fact the King has already disrupted the order of various world's. They will have to intervene.
Shigure: You probably won't even need to work that hard on it. We received word not too long ago that that Dragonia kid is already with your target, and working with him looking for survivors.
Eleanor: What!? Oscar is here!? Does Teresa know of this?
Shigure: She was with us when we found out.
Artorius: However he is unaware of the Abbey's presence… for now. You are forbidden to make contact until properly notified by either me or the two Legates present here. Is that clear?
Eleanor: I understand.
Eleanor kneelt down and bowed.
Eleanor: You have my word, Lord Artorius. I will complete my mission.
Artorius: I aspect a report on either the Keyblade wielder or a potential ally in the coming days.
Eleanor: Yes, Lord Artorius.
Melchior: Now, continue with your study's. It is important you keep up appearances as a student. We will send you more information on the morrow, as we have been here too long.
Eleanor: Indeed, Lord Melchior.
Shigure: Good luck, Eleanor!
Eleanor: Most appreciated, Lord Shigure.
At this time, Melchior calls forth an orb. He raised it up high as it begins to shine brightly, and in a flash, the three Exorcist are teleported away.
Now with a look a determination, Eleanor says to herself.
Eleanor: Everyone's counting on me… I won't let them down!
AUTHOR'S NOTES
I really wanted to introduce some of these characters into the story now seemed like a good time to do it.
Next chapter may take a while, we'll see. However I will say that this once a month chapter thing I do is harder then I thought. So after the next chapter I'll have to slow down. Sorry for the inconvenience.