Louise stood at the edge of the summoning circle, her fingers clenched tightly around her wand. She had spent countless hours preparing for this moment, rehearsing the spell in her mind over and over again. Today was the day she would prove everyone wrong. Today was the day she would finally silence the laughter and mockery that had followed her since her first day at the Tristain Academy of Magic.
Taking a deep breath, Louise closed her eyes and pictured the familiar she would summon. It would be magnificent, powerful, and utterly awe-inspiring. Something that would make everyone forget her previous magical mishaps. She could already see the look of amazement on their faces, the whispers of awe as they finally recognized her true potential.
"Remember, Louise," she muttered to herself, her voice barely above a whisper, "you are a Vallière. Failure is not an option. You will summon a familiar that will make your ancestors proud."
Louise's pride in her lineage was a double-edged sword. It gave her strength, but it also added immense pressure. The Vallière family was one of the most prestigious in Tristain, known for their powerful magic and unwavering discipline. Louise couldn't bear the thought of being the one to tarnish that legacy.
She paced back and forth, her mind racing. "I can't let them laugh at me anymore. I'll show them. I'll show them all!" Her voice grew louder, more confident. "I'll summon a dragon! Or a phoenix! Something so grand that they'll have no choice but to bow down to me!"
Just as she was building up her resolve, a familiar, taunting voice broke through her thoughts.
"Oh, Louise, are you talking to yourself again?" Kirche von Zerbst sauntered over, a smirk playing on her lips. "Planning on summoning an imaginary friend, perhaps?"
Louise's cheeks flushed with anger and embarrassment. Kirche was her arch-rival, and she never missed an opportunity to mock Louise's magical failures. The fiery redhead had a natural talent for magic, which only made her insufferable arrogance even more unbearable.
"Mind your own business, Kirche," Louise snapped, trying to keep her voice steady. "Unlike you, I don't need to rely on cheap tricks to impress people."
Kirche laughed, a musical sound that grated on Louise's nerves. "Cheap tricks? Darling, the only cheap trick around here is you trying to perform magic. Everyone knows you're the Zero of Tristain."
The nickname stung, but Louise refused to let it show. "We'll see who's laughing when I summon the most powerful familiar this academy has ever seen."
Kirche raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. "Oh? And what might that be? A bunny rabbit? A goldfish? Or maybe nothing at all?"
Louise's hands trembled with suppressed rage. She wouldn't give Kirche the satisfaction of seeing her lose her composure. "You'll eat those words, Kirche. Just you wait."
Kirche shrugged, her smirk widening. "I'll be eagerly awaiting the spectacle, then. It should be quite... entertaining."
With that, Kirche turned and walked away, leaving Louise fuming. She took several deep breaths, trying to calm herself. She couldn't afford to let Kirche get under her skin. Not now.
The other students had gathered around the summoning circle, chatting excitedly as they watched their classmates summon their familiars. Some had already succeeded, calling forth majestic creatures that drew gasps of admiration from the crowd. Louise ignored them, focusing instead on the task at hand.
She watched as her classmates stepped up one by one, performing the ritual with varying degrees of success. Each successful summoning only fueled her determination. She had to succeed. She had to.
"Up next, Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière," Professor Colbert announced, his voice carrying across the courtyard.
Louise stepped forward, her heart pounding in her chest. This was it. This was her moment. She glanced around, seeing the skeptical faces of her peers, the mocking smile of Kirche in the distance. She would show them. She would show them all.
Taking her place in the center of the summoning circle, Louise raised her wand and began to chant the incantation. The words flowed smoothly from her lips, her voice growing stronger with each syllable. The air around her crackled with magical energy, swirling and building as she poured every ounce of her will into the spell.
"In the name of the noble family of Vallière, I call upon the ancient powers! Grant me a familiar worthy of my lineage!"
A brilliant light erupted from the circle, enveloping Louise in a dazzling display of magic. She could feel the power surging through her, the spell reaching its climax. This was it. This was the moment she had been waiting for.
The light grew brighter and brighter until it was almost blinding. Louise's heart soared with anticipation. Whatever emerged from that light, would be her familiar. Her proof to the world that she was no longer the Zero of Tristain.
As the brilliant light began to fade, Louise felt her heart pounding in her chest. This was the moment she had been waiting for—her chance to prove herself and show everyone that she was not a failure. When the light dissipated completely, Louise and the rest of the class stood in stunned silence, their eyes widening in disbelief at the sight before them.
Five figures stood in the summoning circle, their presence radiating a bizarre combination of power and absurdity. Each of them wore strange, tight-fitting armor and sported various poses as if frozen in the middle of a performance. One of the taller ones, with purple skin and horns, seemed to be the leader. Next to him stood a blue-skinned humanoid, a red-skinned one with white hair, a green pudgy creature, and a burly man with a mop of orange hair.
"What... what is this?" Louise whispered, her voice trembling with shock. She had expected to summon a single familiar, not five strange beings that looked like they had stepped out of a theatrical troupe.
The rest of the class and even Professor Colbert were equally baffled, exchanging confused glances and murmurs. Kirche, for once, was speechless, her mouth hanging open in surprise.
In the summoning circle, the five figures began to stir, blinking as if awakening from a long slumber. The purple-skinned leader, Ginyu, was the first to speak.
"Where... where are we?" Ginyu muttered, looking around with a mixture of confusion and curiosity. "Last thing I remember, we were... dead?"
The red-skinned Jeice nodded, rubbing his head. "Yeah, mate, it feels like we've been out for ages. But here we are, back again. How's that even possible?"
Burter, the blue-skinned speedster, stretched his arms and yawned. "Don't know, but it sure feels good to be back. Hey, Recoome, Guldo, you guys alright?"
Recoome, the burly giant, grinned widely. "Recoome feels fantastic! Like I just woke up from the best nap ever!"
Guldo, the small, pudgy one, adjusted his glanced around nervously. "I don't remember much, but... this place looks weird. Definitely not where we were before."
Ginyu straightened up, his eyes narrowing as he took in their unfamiliar surroundings. "Everyone, attention! This isn't our planet, and our Scouters can't pick up any signals from the Frieza Force. We're on our own for now."
Jeice turned, his eyes scanning the area until they fell upon Louise and the other students. "Uh, Captain Ginyu, I think you should see this."
The other members of the Ginyu Force turned to look where Jeice was pointing. Louise and her classmates stood frozen, staring back at them with a mixture of fear and bewilderment.
Louise's mind raced. This couldn't be real. She had summoned five strange beings, and they were talking as if they had just come back from the dead. "This... this is not happening," she muttered to herself, her voice barely audible.
Ginyu, however, was staring directly at her, his eyes widening in recognition—or so it seemed. "Lord Frieza!" he exclaimed, snapping to attention and saluting sharply. "Ginyu Force, attention! We're in the presence of Lord Frieza!"
The rest of the Ginyu Force immediately snapped into rigid salutes, their expressions a mix of fear and reverence. "Lord Frieza!" they echoed.
Louise blinked, completely taken aback. "F-Frieza? Who's Frieza? I'm Louise! Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière!"
The Ginyu Force remained at attention, their eyes never leaving Louise. "Is this some kind of test, Lord Frieza?" Jeice asked cautiously.
Kirche, snapping out of her own shock, burst into laughter. "Frieza? Oh, Louise, this is rich! Even your summons are confused!"
Professor Colbert stepped forward, trying to make sense of the situation. "Gentlemen, please, there's been some kind of misunderstanding. This young lady is not... this 'Frieza' person you speak of."
Ginyu's eyes narrowed, but he maintained his salute. "Lord Frieza, if this is some new form you're testing, we are ready to serve you in any way you command."
Louise, utterly bewildered, could only stare back at them. "I... I don't understand. Why are you calling me Frieza?"
The class remained in a stunned silence, the only sound being Kirche's continued laughter. Louise's mind spun as she tried to grasp the absurdity of the situation. Here she was, standing before five bizarre and clearly powerful beings who believed she was someone named Frieza.
"Enough of this!" Louise finally shouted, her frustration boiling over. "I am not this 'Frieza' character! I'm Louise! Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière, and I summoned you as my familiar!"
Ginyu and his team exchanged confused glances, but they remained at attention, clearly unsure of how to proceed. "If you say so, Lord Frieza... Louise," Ginyu said slowly. "We're here to serve you, no matter what form you take."
The other students and Professor Colbert were equally at a loss. This was unlike any summoning anyone had ever seen. Louise had not only summoned a familiar, she had summoned five powerful warriors who believed she was their master.
Louise, still grappling with the bizarre situation, took a step forward and addressed the newly summoned beings.
"Who... who are you guys?" she asked, her voice a mixture of awe and confusion.
Ginyu's eyes widened, and for a moment, he looked genuinely hurt. "Lord Frieza, have you truly forgotten us?" he exclaimed, shaking his head in disbelief. Then, a grin spread across his face. "Well, if that's the case, we'll just have to remind you who we are!"
He turned to his men and barked out, "Ginyu Force, attention! It's time to reintroduce ourselves to our master!"
The five figures immediately snapped to attention, standing shoulder-to-shoulder in front of Louise and the rest of the class. From left to right stood Recoome, Guldo, Ginyu, Jeice, and Burter.
Recoome, the burly giant, was the first to step forward. With a loud, booming voice, he shouted, "Recoome! The Master Of Doom!" He struck a dramatic pose, flexing his muscles with exaggerated flair.
Next was Guldo, the small, pudgy one. "Guldo! The Mean Green!" he yelled, striking a pose that emphasized his small stature, his four eyes gleaming with determination.
Jeice, the red-skinned warrior, followed suit. "Jeice! The Red Magma!" he declared, flashing a confident smile and posing with his arms crossed over his chest.
Burter, the blue-skinned speedster, was next. "Burter! The Blue Hurricane!" he shouted, striking a pose that highlighted his speed and agility.
Finally, Ginyu himself stepped forward, his voice commanding and authoritative. "Captain Ginyu! The Leader!" He struck a powerful pose, one arm raised high as if commanding the heavens.
The classroom watched in stunned silence as the five warriors stood proudly before them. Then, in perfect unison, they began to chant, each member saying part of the phrase.
"TO!"
"GE!"
"THER!"
"WE!"
"ARE!"
And then, all together, they shouted, "THE GINYU FORCE!"
As a final act, they all struck a coordinated group action pose, their bodies contorting in a synchronized display of power and precision. The effect was both awe-inspiring and utterly ridiculous.
Louise stood there, mouth agape, unsure whether to be impressed or horrified. The rest of the class was equally flabbergasted, their earlier skepticism replaced by sheer bewilderment.
"Wh-what just happened?" Louise finally managed to say, her voice barely a whisper.
Professor Colbert, equally stunned, could only shake his head. "I... I don't know, Miss Vallière. But it appears you have summoned something truly extraordinary."
Ginyu and his team remained in their final pose, awaiting further orders. Louise took a deep breath, trying to process everything that had just happened. This was not what she had expected, but it was certainly something.
"Alright," she said, her voice growing steadier. "You five... can stop posing now."
The Ginyu Force immediately relaxed, standing at attention once more. Ginyu turned to Louise and bowed slightly. "We are at your service, Lord Fr—Louise. Just give us the command."
Louise nodded, a mixture of determination and uncertainty in her eyes. She had summoned the Ginyu Force, and now she had to figure out what to do with them. But one thing was certain: her days of being the Zero of Tristain were over. This was her chance to prove herself, and she would not let it slip away.
Kirche, regaining her composure, burst into laughter once more. "Oh, Louise, this is priceless! Only you could summon a group of... performers like this!"
Louise's fists clenched, her face growing red with a mix of embarrassment and anger. She glared at Kirche, who seemed to delight in her frustration. Ginyu, noticing the tension, stepped forward, his eyes narrowing as he observed the situation.
"Lord Fr—Louise," Ginyu said loudly, his voice cutting through the murmurs of the crowd, "would you like for the Ginyu Force to... take care of this annoyance for you?"
The entire courtyard fell silent. Louise, Kirche, and the other students stared at Ginyu in stunned disbelief. Even Professor Colbert seemed taken aback by the sudden, bold offer.
Louise's eyes widened in horror. "What? No! Absolutely not!" she exclaimed, her voice high-pitched with panic. "You can't just... you can't just get rid of her!"
Ginyu looked puzzled, then shrugged. "As you wish, Louise. The offer stands, should you change your mind."
Kirche, momentarily shocked into silence, quickly recovered and burst into laughter again. "Oh, Louise, your new friends are just precious! Are they always this dramatic?"
Louise's face burned with humiliation. She could feel the eyes of her classmates on her, judging, laughing, and she couldn't take it any longer. "That's enough!" she shouted, her voice cracking with a mix of frustration and shame. "All of you, just stop it!"
She turned on her heel, her wand clenched tightly in her hand. "All of you, follow me," she commanded, trying to maintain some semblance of authority as she stormed off.
The Ginyu Force obediently fell into step behind her, their synchronized movements drawing even more curious stares from the remaining students. As they marched away, Louise could hear Kirche's laughter echoing behind her, mingling with the whispers and murmurs of her peers.
Professor Colbert, still standing in the courtyard with the other students, shook his head in bewilderment. "This is... unprecedented," he muttered, trying to make sense of the situation. "I've never seen anything like it."
One of the students, Tabitha, adjusted her glasses and spoke quietly, "Who are they, Professor? And why do they think Louise is someone named Frieza?"
Colbert sighed, rubbing his temples. "I wish I knew. For now, let's give Miss Vallière some space and reconvene in the classroom. We need to discuss how to proceed from here."
As the students began to disperse, still buzzing with excitement and confusion, Colbert remained deep in thought. He had never encountered anything quite like this in all his years at the academy. Louise's summoning had brought forth beings of incredible power and mystery, and he knew they had only scratched the surface of understanding what had truly happened.
Meanwhile, Louise led the Ginyu Force through the corridors of the academy, her mind racing with a mixture of anger, embarrassment, and a sliver of determination. She had finally managed to summon a familiar—or five of them—but now she had to figure out how to handle them and what to do next.
As they walked, Ginyu stepped up beside her, his tone respectful. "Louise, if I may ask, what are your orders for us now?"
Louise glanced at him, her expression softening slightly. "I need to figure out what to do with you all," she admitted. "This whole situation is... complicated. For now, just follow me and try not to cause any more trouble."
Ginyu nodded, and the rest of the Ginyu Force echoed his affirmation. "Understood, Louise," Ginyu said. "We will follow your lead."
Louise led the Ginyu Force through the winding halls of the academy, trying to ignore the curious stares and whispers of the other students. She needed to get them somewhere private where she could think things through. Her dorm room seemed like the best option for now.
Once inside her small, neatly organized room, Louise closed the door and took a deep breath. She needed to make sense of this bizarre situation. Five strange warriors who believed she was someone named Frieza, and they seemed completely devoted to her. It was overwhelming.
She paced back and forth, muttering to herself. "Alright, Louise, think. How do you explain this to the headmaster? How do you control them without causing more chaos?"
Her train of thought was abruptly interrupted by a loud crash. She turned around to see Recoome holding the remains of a broken vase, looking at it curiously.
"Hey, Louise, what's this supposed to be? It was in the way, so I moved it."
Louise's eye twitched. "That was an antique vase!"
Before she could fully process the scene, Guldo was rummaging through her dresser, tossing clothes around. "These are weird outfits, Louise. Why do you have so many?"
Jeice had found her bookshelf and was pulling out books, flipping through them with mild interest. "What's this, Louise? Some kind of Earthling literature?"
Burter was by the window, trying to figure out how it opened, while Ginyu was examining her bed, pressing down on the mattress and frowning.
"Louise, this bed is awfully small. Is this really fit for someone of your stature?"
Louise felt her patience snapping. "What are you doing? Stop touching my things! Put that down, right now!"
The Ginyu Force froze mid-action, their eyes wide with shock. They immediately dropped what they were holding and stood at attention, cowering slightly.
"We're sorry, Lord Fr—Louise!" Ginyu said quickly, his voice trembling. "We didn't mean to upset you."
Recoome, Guldo, Jeice, and Burter all nodded vigorously, their faces pale with fear. "Please forgive us, Louise! We didn't know!"
Louise blinked, taken aback by how quickly they had bent to her will. They genuinely seemed terrified of her. "Uh... okay. Just, don't touch anything else without asking."
The Ginyu Force nodded obediently, looking relieved. "Of course, Louise. We will be more careful."
Louise sighed, rubbing her temples. This was going to be more complicated than she thought. But at least they were listening to her.
"Alright," she said, trying to regain some semblance of control. "First things first. You need to understand that this is a school, and there are rules. You can't just break things or threaten people."
Ginyu nodded solemnly. "Understood, Louise. We will follow your orders to the letter."
Louise took a deep breath, feeling a bit more confident. "Good. Now, let's figure out how to explain your presence here and what to do next."
As she sat down at her desk to think, she glanced at the Ginyu Force, who were standing quietly, waiting for her next command. Despite the bizarre situation, she felt a small spark of hope. Maybe, just maybe, this could work out.
Hey everyone! So, I have this funny little addiction to writing Familiar of Zero fanfiction, and I couldn't resist the silly idea of Louise summoning the Ginyu Force. It sounded so stupid but hilarious that I just had to write it out. For now, this will stay as a one-shot (seriously, I have so many of these already), but who knows? Maybe I'll come back to it someday. Thanks for reading, and I hope you got a good laugh out of it!