Invitation to Join Maken-Ki
Chacha and Kimi are running in the hallway of the tall tower-like building heading to the principal's office is after they heard some words from the some of the new students that one of the new male students have been sent to the principal office after the physical exam at the nurse's office. They hope that he didn't cause any trouble on the first day of school as they reach the office they are surprise to see Haruko there at the about to burst in.
"Hey, Haruko!" Chacha called out, getting the Vice-President's attention.
"Kimi, Chacha, what are you two doing here?" Haruko asked confuses.
"We heard one of the new students we know was sent to Principal Minori and we got worried." Kimi explained.
"What coincidence, I'm here for the same reason." Haruko surprised.
"Well then, let's go see what the problem is." Chacha gestured as she forcefully opens the doors.
They see Takeru, Inaho, and Raiden sitting together on one couch, Gen sitting on the other and the small machine Keronbo on the table in the middle, and Minori sitting at her desk seem like they were just about to talk about what happened at the nurse's office as they notice the girls coming in.
"Oh, hey girls, I wasn't expecting you three." Minori said.
"Sorry to barge in all the suddenly, but I heard about Takeru and wanted to confirm about not finding a Maken for him." Haruko explained her reason of being here.
"Kinda the same for us too, we wanted to see if Raiden's okay." Kimi explained.
"Well, as you can see I'm okay." Raiden waved at his roommates.
"I see you getting along with your roommates, Raiden." Minori smiled, Haruko became confused.
"Huh, roommate? You mean Raiden is living with Kimi and Chacha in the same room?" Haruko asked shock, looking at the two seeing Kimi blushing as she nods her head and Chacha smiles with a thumb up.
"Yeah, there weren't any rooms available for him so I booked him with those two thinking they could give him the rundown of how things work here." Minori explained shrug.
"Though I can tell from the looks that they had an odd morning." Minor grinned, as Kimi's face became redder.
"(Looks like I'm not the only one who had a rough morning.)" Takeru thought.
"So, is having a Maken that important." Takeru asked.
"OF CORUSE, IT IS!" Everyone except Raiden shouted in responds.
"From what Gen told me, these "Maken" are special weapons that can make our element powers stronger, especially in combat." Raiden explained to Takeru the best way he can for him to understand.
"Which brings me to the question: how exactly do you know this kid?" Minori asked.
"Sorry, I can't tell you much, all I can say is that we cross paths and became friends." Gen said, wanting to blow this kid's cover.
"Fine, I won't push further but I am keeping an eye on you." Minori declared pointing at Raiden.
"Fine by me, I can promise I can be trusted." Raiden stated.
"Now, onto another matter about Takeru getting his own Maken. It'll be troubling for him should he be challenge by anyone without Maken." Minori mentioned.
"Challenge? You mean like fighting?" Takeru asked thinking back on his first fight at the opening ceremony.
"Seems so, I did saw two girls fighting each other before the opening." Raiden mentioned, remembering their names to be Azuki and Garrett.
"It was still funny, they were fighting a teddy bear." Chacha laughed. Everyone can agree on that though didn't laugh they're on a serious issue right now.
"Still, Takeru will have to try avoiding a fight until he can get his Maken." Minori suggested then turn towards Gen.
"Gen, how long will it take to make a Maken for Takeru?" Minori asked.
"I say… about a month at best, consider we have four students that Keronbo can't fine though three of them already have theirs." Gen pointed out.
"(Four, wonder who could that fourth girl be?)" Raiden thought asked.
"Which remains me." Gen smirked getting the silver-haired boy's attention as he bends down picking up a long sword inside its sheath.
"Here, I checked out your Maken and it's 100% okay." Gen said throwing it at Raiden caught it.
"Wow, that looks awesome! It's almost like Haruko's Maken!" Chacha amazed.
Raiden look at Haruko and can tell this girl has been training to fight with a sword, maybe he would like to see that for himself when he gets the chance.
"Alright, now there's something important I would like to disuse with Raiden alone, so you're all dismiss." Minori said as mostly everyone got up and walk out.
"We'll see you back at the dorm, Raiden!" Chacha said waving goodbye at him.
"Please don't be late." Kimi said following Chacha.
Gen gets up from the couch and picks up Keronbo, he walks up Raiden leaning close to his ears.
"Good luck." Gen whispered, confusing Raiden of what he meant by that.
Soon, everyone left leaving Minori and Raiden alone in the room. Silent fell in the room for a few seconds or so, making sure that everyone is really gone and no eavesdropping from anyone.
"So, Raiden." Minori spoked breaking the silent as he turns his sight on the older woman.
"From what Gen told before coming here is that you're a strong fighter and stronger than me as well." Minori rephrased from what her old friend said to her earlier.
"Well, it's true that I have been into fights before and taught myself martial arts." Raiden said being carefully to not revealing himself too much or he'll blow his cover.
"Self-taught, interesting and how long have you had that Maken?" Minori asked looking at the sheathed sword.
"Not long, I haven't even use it in battle yet though I have been sword-fighting too, so it shouldn't be a problem to get the hang of it." Raiden said looking at his sword.
"I see, to be honest when I saw you fight against Himegami with Takeru yesterday I was amazes of how well you fight while helping Takeru." The principal complimented Raiden's performance in the fight.
"I have never seen any push Himegami to a corner like that except for Haruko, she's only a sophomore here." Minori said.
"Thank you, I'm only strong because I want to, so I can protect the lives of innocents and bring justice to those who would do wrong to the world." Raiden said with serious look in his eyes.
Minori can tell that this kid has seen some of the worst side of the world and perhaps blood as well, she became a little worry that his kid may succumb to violent too much, but she can also see that Raiden has better control of himself not letting the rage of battle get the better of him and such. She's also getting a strange of this boy from her heart as it beats a little faster, like she feels calmer with him and wants to get closer to him, but there's something she wants to ask him and to prove himself.
"Raiden, you know that some things can happen anywhere even in schools, like fights among other students?" Minori asked.
"Yeah, some bullies thinking they're better because they're bigger and probably stronger means they can do whatever they want. I hate those kinds of people." Raiden answered clutching his fist. That brought a smile on her face.
"Well, things like that happens in this school too, especially when students misuse their Makens." Minori stated looking at the window as she remembers her time as a student here years ago.
"That's typically high school life, not everything can be all peace and loving forever. Sometimes you got to have a little excitement in your life otherwise it would be boring." Raiden chuckled, though he wouldn't mind a peaceful life once in a while.
"Yeah, I agree with you there, which is why I'm going to ask an important question." Minori grinned standing in front of Raiden as he looks up seeing her face between over her large breasts.
"Raiden Raitoningu." Minori took a deep breath gathering her thoughts and look at him with seriousness in her eyes.
"I want you… to join Maken-Ki!" Minori smirked making her breasts bounces a bit.
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"Huh?" Raiden confused. This reaction made Minori sweat drop.
"I guess Gen never told you about the school's special group, that's actually good because I want to tell about the club I founded back in my student days." Minori said crossing her arms under her breasts.
"A club?" Raiden asked, wondering what this club's all about.
"Yep, it's made up the Security Committee (kenkeibu), the Magical Enforcement Committee and the Student Council. Together, they vowed to protect Tenbi and the students from any danger, they also role as judges in duels and ensure that these are carried out honorably and fairly." Minori explained proudly. Being a little self-center.
"I see, so when you saw how other students were being unfair and using their Maken for bad things you made this club hoping it would make the school a safe place." Raiden started seeing the picture here.
"Yep, those were the good days." Minori smiled.
"Me, Aki, Gen, and others who joined all pitch in helping the school in anyway we can and stopping bad students from misusing their Maken that could hurt their fellow students. This is also a home for everyone with powers like ours." Minoir said then her expression changes to sad as she sat down next to Raiden.
"You know, most of everyone here even the staff have been through… complicated stuff when it comes to their powers, especially being treated as freaks to everyone else afraid that some forgot deep down we're still human beings." Minori griped on her knees.
"That's why I want to protect this place because it's not just a school, but a home that everyone is welcome to when they feel like they have no where else to go, helping them to become stronger and not lose sight of themselves when they go out to the outside world." Minori said feeling like she's about to cry at any moment now.
She felt something grabbing on her left-hand seeing Raiden's hand gently stoking it as she looks at Raiden's face.
"I know how you feel, I never knew my family as I'm an orphan, but I have friends who I consider my family. In my book, I think your doing a great job." Raiden smiled, this caused Minori to blush feeling her heart skipped a beat or two.
Minori quickly try to act cool as she wipes the tears away hoping Raiden didn't notices them, in which he did but decided to keep quiet about it.
"You know, you're the first person that I ever felt like expressing myself in moments like these, besides Aki. Thanks for listening." Minori said, Raiden nodded glad he could cheer her up.
Minori slap on her cheeks wanting to get back to what they were talking about.
"So, Raiden, about my offer?" Minori asked.
Raiden did some thinking, for as long as he can remember; he's been on solo mission after freeing himself from a madman who was once his adopted father who also killed his family by killing him to avenge them. Sometimes he's afraid of himself because of the horrible things he did in the past and wants to make a clean start but knew he could never run away from his past as he can remember the blood staining his hands and wonder if there's ever a place for him in the world. Now, he sees that coming to this school may not be such a bad thing after all.
"Sure, I'll may consider joining… if you do me one thing." Raiden said with a confident look on his face.
"Okay, what's that?" Minori asked, getting an exciting feeling about this.
"Well, Gen said that I'm stronger than you in terms of power, right?" Raiden asked as he picks up his sword.
"How about we put that to the test?" Raiden pulled the sword a little out of the sheath with his thumb, revealing the color of the blade to be red.
Minori smirks at the boy getting the idea of what he meant and pound her fist into the palm of her hand as she can feel her blood boiling.
(Afternoon, Dorm Room)
"WWHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAT?!" Chacha and Kimi screamed in shock at the same time as Raiden cover his ears. He told them about Minori giving him an offer to join Maken-Ki and challenging her to a fight.
"You actually challenged… the principal to a fight?!" Kimi gasped ask.
"Whoa! I knew this was going to be a crazy year having the males in school, but this is more than I imagine!" Chacha said shock.
"You will two calm down, I thought it was okay to challenge someone to a duel here?" Raiden confused.
"Yes, but no one has never challenged Principal Minori and lives to tell about!" Kimi blurted out.
"Yeah, back when she was a student; her element powers are so strong that the whole school feared her. Even the teachers didn't dare to get on her bad side, except the principal before her." Chacha added, imagining Minori standing on top of a beat-up student with one foot on the back with a scary smile.
"Really, then I guess I'm going to have to learn how to control my powers while fighting her." Raiden smirked as he balled his fist emitting a small spark of electricity.
"Are you crazy? You'll be sent to the hospital and" Kimi stopped when she felt Chacha place her hand on her shoulder.
"Don't worry, Kimi, I'm sure Raiden will be alright I can tell he's very strong and that he'll give our cheapskate principal of ours!" Chacha believed that the fight will be great.
"(Cheapskate?)" Raiden thought confused.
Kimi has always trusted Chacha when she thinks everything will be alright when things go a little down, though she's worry for Raiden considering he's just a new first-year and already he's picking a fight with the Principal on the first day. How did things turn out like this, she will never day? Then she felt a pat on the head from Raiden as she looks up to him.
"Don't worry your pretty little head, I give you a show you'll never forget." Raiden smirked with burning determination in his eyes. He's really excited about this duel.
Kimi sighs in defeat knowing there's no stopping this fight, she only hopes that Principal Minori will go on easy on Raiden in the fight.
KO a new chapter is done and hope you all enjoy it!
Hope you enjoyed Raiden having a touching moment or two with Minori as she asked him to join Maken-Ki, with the condition of challenging her to a duel before making his decision and wants to see if Gen's theory on his strength being stronger is true. Raiden will have to make things up along the way to learn about his lightning powers in the fight and will test how strong his new Maken is as well.
And there's also a little special surprise in the next chapter after the fight, involving our hero's dorm room.
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