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Oriens Academy [Phoenix Game]

"Well... I guess that rumor is true..."


He looked away, feeling like a bother for making her worry...


"I'm sorry if you were busy doing anything... but thank you for your concern"


He looked back toward her confused...


"I don't really remember to well how I ended up in that kind of situation... I guess it was bad luck... heh heh..."


He tried laughing it off, but he knew how he got forced into this unpleasant mess... before going wide-eyed at a sudden realization...


-Wait... if I'm here..... then..... are they? Did we win?-
 
"Oh. I'm fine," she replied, looking a little downtrodden. "But why can't I come along too? I help you with things all the time, and you know I'm trustworthy! I'm even your best friend."


"Besides," she added, bowing her head "After last night, I thought you'd be willing to let me handle stuff for you."
 
Rasputin cackled again, a most unpleasant dry rattling noise not unlike the cries of hundreds of wretched souls that only got any degree of enjoyment out of the suffering and misery of others. It was quite fitting really. "My actions may seem foolish to you now, but you will learn. Everyone does sooner or later. Being a paraprofessional educator is a miserable and thankless job not worth the time I put into it nor the grievances I suffer because of it, no, but there is some degree of satisfaction to be found in stamping out mediocrity so greatness may rise, yes indeed".


When Kylier turned to leave, he cackled once more. "As for your project, why not consider it a chance to collaborate with a member of the faculty? I could teach you ways to apply your power beyond that deplorable discipline you seem to favor". Letting that hang in the air, he turned and barged into the infirmary with nary a knock. "Glad to see you're up and about boy, and well enough to entertain female company. My name is Fioravante Bloyse Zirnitra Gwydion Megalesius Johanai de Prospero Rasputin von Elsimore, Master of the Arcane, and I will be teaching you how to control that ability of yours".
 
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Espinosa cracked both of her knuckles as she smirked. Today is going to be a good day. She quickly went to her personal chamber's desk. Her desk was covered in a vast series of maps which had some small red pins pegged into them, a few textbooks that were opened to a variety of pages which all had highlights in them. Espinosa grabbed the papers, well the only papers that were assorted neatly on the desk, and tossed them into her satchel. She tossed the satchel over her right shoulder as she strolled up to a book shelf and began going through a vast series of books and various maps near the top. "Aha!" she said as she pulled out a leather bound book, and unraveled the straps which kept it shut. After that she opened it quickly and staring intently at the pages. "Yes that's the one." She quickly re-tied the straps back on the book, as she placed it in her satchel.


Espinosa headed to the Dining Hall, a tad later than everyone else. She went into the line and waited to get through the cafeteria. She held a tray with a bowl of Commander Chomp cereal, a glass of orange juice, and an apple. She sat down at a nearby table as she placed her spoon into the cereal and scooped up a bit. She began chomping down on it, and swallowed, "You can never go wrong with Commander Chomp..." she muttered to herself as she scooped some more cereal.
 
"Look, I trust you. I know you help me out whenever I ask. But there are a lot of adult things I'm involved in that you can't be a part of right now," Said Lily, making her way to the door.


"Anyways, last night was... a one-time thing. I hadn't slept the day before, and I guess I got emotional. It won't happen again."


Lily snapped authoritatively.


"Now get your things. We're going to wash up and then conduct our business as usual. You're getting right to class and I'm going to visit the student council. I have responsibilities now."
 
"Fine." Anya submitted, gathering a clean uniform.


"Hey Lily." She asked, looking up at her friend "Are you sure it's just a one time thing? I liked sharing a bed with you."
 
Lily's hand was already on the doorknob. She really didn't feel like talking about this, but Anya kept pressing it. Lily wanted to get out of there, but she knew that Anya would keep asking if she didn't get a straight answer. Lily sighed.


"Look, it's... fine if you have a bad dream or you're scared. You can wake me up and I'll sleep with you. But this isn't a normal thing, OK? And if it turns out you're lying about being scared or having a bad dream a lot, I'll catch you and the deal's off."


Lily turned the knob.


"There may be other extenuating circumstances in which it will also be OK, and I will outline them for you when they become valid."


Lily opened the door, and slithered out into the hall. She had to make certain the deed was done, preferably before class.
 
Hope woke up with a smile in her face, she stood up and looked at her room. For her, it was paradice. She used her powers to make drops of water come down from the walls. Her bed was now a double bed and the dresser.. Well, it was full. She went to the bathroom and took a quick shower. She brushed her theeth and her hair. She put her uniform on and took her bag. She went out of the room and closed the door behind her. She knew this was going to be a great day.
 
"Wait!" Anya called, following close behind Lily as she headed down the hall. "Can sometimes we do it just because?"


As she said this, she stared intently into the alraune's eyes, begging.
 
"...ugh"


-Ugh... I can not believe the arrogance of that mage...-


Kylier because furious over the situation at hand, and became completely focused over how troublesome this has all become...


-I'm not interested in growing stronger or working together... I left simply because he forced his way in... this has become all...-


Due to her loss of track of the real world, she nearly got trampled by someone monsterous in size comparison... she was in a state of shock almost...


"..."


She tried to lower herself out of his line of vision, and undid her illusions on herself and poked back up toward him...


"... Perhaps you can get up.....?"


She really didn't feel like being rude to a person who can easily crush her... she hasn't been in this sort of close encounter since..... well... forever


~~~~~


"Uh...? Er... Entertain Female Company...?"


He looked at Skyia for a bit, really confused what he meant by that... he hoped he didn't mean...


"Er..."


-That name is a mouthful... I wonder how he got that name...-


"Wait... uh!? What ability of mine!?"


He panicked as he felt that the cat may have been let out of the bag, and looked away a bit nodding his head toward Skyia, as if he was trying to say something


"I er... don't really know what you are talking about..."
 
Curtis felt the body shift from under him, and breathed a sigh of relief as a girl appeared nearby.


"I'm alright, miss. What're you walking around all invisible for, anyway? You coulda gotten real hurt there!"


Curtis picked himself up off the floor and dusted himself off.


"Oh, right, sorry.", he held out a glove to the girl, "Name's Curtis, pleased ta meetcha."
 
Lily stopped, somewhat exasperated, and looked down at her room mate. It seriously ticked her off that she couldn't stay angry at the Neko when she looked into her eyes. It was always her eyes. Something about them disarmed her, yet pained her a little.


Lily grimaced.


"I... maybe. OK? Maybe. I'll think about it. But if you keep bothering me, the answer will be no."


Lily opened up the bathroom door, and went to take her shower. Cleanliness was next to Lilyness, after all. She just hoped that Anya would remain quiet for a couple of minutes.


Hoped, but didn't expect.
 
Anya forced herself to remain quiet throughout the shower; she was filled with more questions, but decided rather not to bother Lily. She didn't want to irritate her best friend any further.


When the pair were dried and clothed, she realized she had to get to first period. She was pretty sure that stylish teacher was up first.


Anya grabbed Lily's hand before saying, "I'll see you after school, okay? Bye, Lily~!"


The cat let go, and ran down the hall towards first period.
 
"I'm sooooo hungryyy."


Riff could hardly take it anymore. Vash had been grumbling and complaining all night about his empty stomach. Mel was near death and all he could think about was food?! The only reasons Riff hadn't bit his head off for this was the need for them to be as quiet as they could and the fact that Vash had suffered the most injuries in the fight last night. The guy even lost a couple fingers.


It was a shame really. Vash could sometimes be a clumsy oaf but the things he created were certainly beautiful. From his doodles to his small clay sculptures. Oddly delicate work for such a brute.


But the sounds of him moaning and groaning were seriously getting old. "Vash, if you're so hungry, just get something to eat already," he snapped. "All your complaining isn't doing Miss Mel any good."


Vash perked up as Riff mentioned food. "Really? I can go." "Please do. I need some peace and so does she." "Yays!" Vash jumped up right away and headed for the door, stopping to look back. "You know, it's too bad this isn't like a fairy tale. We'd just need a prince to give her true love's kiss and everything would be okay. And we'd all live happily ever after."


Riff narrowed his eyes at Vash. "Sometimes I think you can't get any more idiotic and yet you somehow surprise me." He watched the demon boy leave, making sure Vash rebroke the lock after leaving. Idiot. Even if he had only been with them a few months, he should know better. Their life was the furthest thing from a fairy tale. And even if it was one, they'd be the villains. The wicked witch and her demonic servants. By the end of the story, all they could hope for was not dying a horrific death.


Still, wouldn't it be nice if their problems could be solved so easily. Taking Mel's hand in his own, he gave it a squeeze, looking at her sleeping face. True love's kiss, eh? Well . . . It could be worth a shot . . .


Still holding her hand, he leaned closer, his heart thumping wildly in his chest. But just before their lips could touch, he chickened out, instead kissing her forehead before sitting back down in the chair beside her bed. He buried his face in his hands. How could he even think of doing that?


"I don't think Mel would like you doing weird things to her in her sleep." Riff jumped at the voice, nearly falling out of his seat. Beside him, Vash was crouched down, chin resting on his hands.


"W-what?! I thought you were getting food." "Yeah . . . can I borrow some money? I lost my wallet." "The dining hall is free." "But I want those yummy sandwiches from the Elf Cup. Pweeease!!!"


Riff sighed and went to grab his wallet when Vash spoke up again. "It wasn't going to work anyway. Only true love's kiss would work. I don't think friendship would be enough." "Y-yeah," Riff said, looking down. He handed Vash 20 dollars before sitting back down, taking Mel's hand. He had always found it so comforting to hold her hand, so warm. Probably pathetic for someone 2 years older than her, but he didn't care. He liked it. But it didn't bring him any comfort this time. He rubbed his thumbs across the circular scar on them, remembering how insecure Mel had felt about them, always wearing gloves when she was out.


"I'm sorry." Riff looked up to see that Vash hadn't left yet. Instead he stood there with a serious look on his face. "What?" "I'm sorry. If I hadn't gotten lost, I would've been able to help her sooner. I wouldn't have messed up. And she wouldn't have had to protect me like that."


Riff's eyes fell to Mel's hand again. He couldn't blame Vash. After all, none of this would've happened if Riff hadn't suggested they come to this school in the first place. He thought they'd be safe here. No one would know their secrets and Mel could live like a normal girl. He thought Rose, famed for helping humans, would've protected Mel. A fool's thinking. He squeezed her hand tightly as tears began falling again. "I'm so sorry, Miss Mel. This is all my fault."


"Don't cry, Riff. You're a man, aren't you? I trained you better than to fuss over something so small."


Bith Riff and Vash looked surprised to see Mel open her eyes. She was awake. Riff immediately hugged her, with Vash jumping in shortly after. Riff expected her to shove them away like she always did, but surprisingly she just placed her hands on their heads. It wasn't until she commented about the pain that they realized her wounds could possible open and let go.


"Do you remember what happened?" Vash asked.


"Of course I do. I got gayed up*. That's what happened." Mel narrowed her eyes as she recalled the previous night. She took note of her clothes. She was in her usual sleepwear, a large button down shirt, but she let it go. She really didn't feel like asking who changed her. Instead, she turned her attention to Riff and Vash,more specifically, their wounds. Bandages peeked out of Riff's collar, covering his burns though not entirely. Vash seemed worst of all. Losing 2 fingers and holes in his legs.


Mel summoned a small knife and immediately slit her wrists, wounds shallow enough to bleed but not fatally. Holding one hand out to each of them, she ordered them, "Drink."**


Riff took to the blood immediately, know exactly what she was doing. Vash had been more hesitant but eventually did the same. They were filled with a warmth as an unexpectedly sweet taste filled their mouth. Soon their wounds began to heal rapidly, even Vash's fingers regenerated. By the time they finished and let go, Mel fell back, suddenly fatigued.


"I've told you both this countless times. I cannot offer you a safe life. People will attack you for being associated with me, like last night. You could very possibly die or worse. Do you still wish to follow me?"


Riff immediately got down on one knee and taking her hand, he kissed it. "And I've told you countless times, Miss Mel. I will follow you even to Hell itself." Vash then laughed, with his signature large toothy grin plastered on his face. "Well, I've made it this far, right? Besides, I don't really have anywhere to go. You did sort of burn my entire village down."


Their responses earned a rare thing from Mel, a smile. A brief one, but it was there. "You better remember those words. I'll make you live up to them. Now leave. I want to sleep."


Riff and Vash did what they were told, with Vash once again twisting the shape of the lock into something unusable in case someone wanted to pick it. Should they want to go back in, he could just change it again. "Well, I'm going to get some food. You coming?" Vash asked.


"No," Riff said, straightening his butler-like suit. "I have some . . . business to attend to."


~~~~~


Rose blinked a few times as Richter entered uninvited, demanding soldiers and reenforcements. For what? Twice now? Was he referring to Mel and her servants? "Wait. Are you talking about Mel, Mr. Richter? If so, relax a bit. We won. Of course there are those servants of hers, but we've killed their mistress. I can't imagine they'd get much done without her barking out orders. What with all those injuries we gave them."


Yeah. She was right. There was nothing to be worried about. Mel was dead. She saw it. While the servants were still healing, they could pick them off easy. Standing up, she showed Richter the door. "I have class now, so if you want to talk more of your nonsense, it'll have to wait."


She waited for the vampire to leave before exiting herself, locking the door behind her. Rose started down the hall to her first class.


~~~~~


Outside the student council room, Riff waited, hidden behind a trophy display case in the hallway. Once he spotted Richter he came out of hiding, approaching the vampire. "We need to talk," he said. "In private."


I love the new BBcodes

Funfact: Rose was actually inspired by a character by someone else who I hated with a passion and was initially created to be hated until I found out it was a great opportunity for some character growth and development. She may not seem so bad now, but wait until we get to an event modeled after what happened with the other girl.


* To "gay something up" is to win or defeat in a big, flashy or spectacular way. Used in the passive, to "be gayed up", usually implies cheating on the opponents' part.


** This is Mel's second ability, mentioned in the character sheet though never explained, Blood of Gaia. Basically, Mel's blood holds a considerable amount of vitality. It can be used to heal, as shown above, or as a potent fertilizer. Its healing properties are most effective in races of the "evil" sort, like demons and vampires and can sometimes give them a power boost if they drink a considerable amount. And it has no effect on those of the "holy" type, like angels. As Mel can only produce so much blood at one time, it can only be used in emergencies and to prevent unwanted drinkers, she is able to crystalize her blood though cannot control it's shape or size. Drinking her blood also produces a special side effect. Drinkers are more susceptible to do as she says, the more they drink the more obedient they become and even then, a very strong will power can override her command. This effect does wear off in time in proportion to how much blood was consumed. I will soon edit all this in her character sheet.


And to those who want to know the underlying theme to Mel's powers, it's "dominance". The power to call things forth and send them away, and the power to help those under her control (though in this case it'd be to control those she helps).
 
Entertain female company? Skyia asked herself looking at Azure a bit confused what he meant by that.


She turned her head towards the man and just listened to him talk. She heard him say about teach him how to use a ability of his. She was a bit curious what kind of ability he had and turned her head to ask him but then he immediately denied it, then he started to nod a bit towards her.


" Eh...? " Skyia let out with a confused face. After he let out his second statement.
 
Emily still had a few minutes before having to attend her first class. She opened her bag and started reading the books she brought. She was too involved in the reading to notice anything around her. The students who noticed before kept staring and pointing at her. The gossip between those students became bigger and louder. Emily could hear any word but she didn't care. She never cared.
 
"We can talk right here." Richter stated. "You're still a fugitive in my book. If you have something to say, say it. Or do you think I'm stupid enough to let an enemy lead the way anywhere?"
 
"The reason I was walking around as such, was because I did not want anyone to bother me... however... I was distracted this one time... and you happened upon me. It was the first time this type of activity has occurred ever in over two years of me doing this. I could have sure, but I am fine..."


-I wish I did not have to deal with this...-


Kylier ignored his hand, and stood up on her own


"I suppose you can't be faulted for what happened just now... so it is not quite your fault... but if you do feel that bad about it, you could make it up to me later perhaps. My name is Kylier, Kylier Bane"


-Hmm... now that I no longer have access to Azure no for the time being... I suppose I can waste my time on him...-


"I'll try to remember your name I suppose... tell me, what are you doing now, wandering the halls?"
 
"Fine then," Riff said, crossing his arms. This was mainly for you to save face, but since it seems you don't care . . . "


"I came to ask how you found out about Mel. I know you couldn't have known about her beforehand. I chose this school mainly because no one should've known about her. She isn't wanted in this district yet. And since she even got into this school, it means no one knew about her at the time. The school doesn't conduct background checks but if someone on staff was already aware of her . . . reputation, she never would've made it through the door. So who told you? Was it a little bird? Or angel?"
 
"Sources of information are a valuable resource; don't expect someone to divulge them so lightly." Richter responded. "Maybe I have a contact in Europe who told me. Maybe I just pay attention to the news."


"Still, I'm a little insulted." he continued. "I may be a vampire, but that doesn't mean I'd screw someone over without reason. What do you take me for?"
 
"Ah, I see you do not wish for this cohort to know. Very well, very wise too, yes, the other one is already pesky enough. I should discipline you for lying to a faculty member but I am in a good mood today". Rasputin cackled again as if to prove the point. "I understand one of the other faculty members is planning an archaelogical activity of some sort, figure out who's class it is and be there or I will have you expelled, it is where we shall begin your journey towards great power, yesss, your future starts today boy. Whatever your name is. And now I must go clear out my room. Remember, be there and consider yourself lucky I have seen your true talents".


And with that, Rasputin barged out of the infirmary as quickly as he'd gone in, snickering as he went past Kylier and Curtis. He had some time before the other professor left for the archeological exploration, he figured, at least enough to go down his room and check what manner of refuse had been stored there in his absence. As he walked towards the lowest levels of the castle, hired hands were working to remove the assorted materials the school had stored in Rasputin's ample quarters before "Old Ras the Exploder" showed up to clear the place out in his usual and most unwelcome way. They'd coated the walls in a magic-resistant resin after the first time he returned from one his trips, to prevent any structural damage at least.
 
Curtis held out his hand for a bit longer, but soon decided the girl must have not been much for handshakes.


"I'm... going to class. Mr. Khan's, I think. Honestly I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often, miss; these halls look like they could get fairly crowded at times."


Curtis scratched the back of his neck nervously.


"Anyways, you wouldn't happen to know where Mr. Khan's class is, wouldja?"
 
Riff took note of how Richter seemed to avoid the question rather than deny it entirely. Well, that answered one question. He thought about what to say, trying to pick words that could've gotten his point across without drawing too much attention to themselves. Words also to convey what Riff had wanted to say gently, if possible. However, as the vampire implied that he had perfectly good enough reason to try to murder Mel, all attempts at tact were lost.


"So it was the angel. Lilith, right? She told you that Mel was a serial killer. Well, did she tell you that there was no actual order from Heaven to deal with Mel?! No orders to capture or kill her?! Did she tell you how she was kicked out of Heaven over 200 years ago for corruption and inappropriate behavior?! I bet she had all this 'evidence'. Well, we can produce papers as well." He reached into his jacket, pulling out a couple sheets of paper and throwing them at Richter's face. They were from his day of research and reconnasance the day before. Transcripts of court hearings and sentences. Written letters from a couple angels describing someone they knew. All about Lilith.


"I'm not saying her 'evidence' is untrue. Vash has yet to kill but Miss Mel's hands and mine are far from clean. Still, does this school not have a policy to forgive one's past sins? Is that not why you're allowed to teach here? A vampire as old as you who obviously has no issue drinking blood from your own students. Do you expect me to believe you haven't racked up a body count?"


"And are you saying you have a perfectly justifiable reason for attempted murder? What did we do that was so awful? Two nights ago, your little 'angel' tried to burn my arm off." Saying this, Riff pulled back his sleeve, revealing a burn mark on his arm, taking the shape of a small hand. With the nature of the attack and Riff's body, even Mel's blood was incapable of healing it so all Riff could do was wait for it to go away on its own. "And last night, was it not your side who attacked first? What reason did you have to attack us? Humor me."
 
"Inappropriate behavior?" he shuffled through the papers, a grin splitting his cheecks. "Nice. I'm holding onto these; I want to tease her later."


"But to the point." he became serious once more. "What did you do that was so awful? You killed a lot of people, and kept it hidden. I'm a vampire. I'm kept under a very tight leash, because they know I've killed. But you? You could have turned yourself in, and repented for your crimes. You could have surrendered when we went after you, and hoped we went easy, or at least flee the country. You could have avoided getting caught."
 
"...eh...?"


Azure's eye twitched as he left the room at the mention of being expelled...


-But..... If I'm expelled...-


Azure remembered what his life was like before he finally was placed in orien's academy..... a minute or two went by as he process through this...


"NO!"


Azure yelled with a panic as he burst out of bed with everything that was his, and went out of room running


"Sorry Skyia, I'll have to catch up with you later! Unless you want to come with me!!!"


-I need someone... someone trustworthy... unlike Kylier, someone who knows everything. Wait... she did plan that one event, in that case...-


Going from hall to hall, he finally got to the stairs. As he went toward the stairs, he saw that they were currently empty, including the next set of stairs, and took the opportunity to vault himself down them!


"Ugh..."


The shock of the landing, although minimized by his technique, was a bit rattling on his only recently awakened body, and fell over onto the floor on his side


"My... body... its feels all cramped... in these confining clothing... erg..."


Azure could tell that today was going to be a little less 'alright' than his usual days...


"Maybe... I'll just take a short rest here... just to catch my breath... just before class starts... if I'm quick enough, I might still catch Rose in the student council room..."


Azure moved himself a bit over toward the wall's edge to recover himself for a bit. Hopeful that he can still get to Rose yet. He wondered if any of the other students knew about the trip he could ask
 
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