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Reaper Academy; The Revival
Topic Started: Jan 12 2010, 03:17 AM (160,881 Views)
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[Outside of Nanami, Avril & Solei’s Room]

Shinigami leaned forward, staring at Hiko for a moment. The empty blackness of his eye sockets peered into Hiko’s orbs and then Shinigami suddenly laughed loudly.

“I am Shinigami, Death incarnate, and more importantly, Headmaster of Kubo Academy. On that subject, you are at Kubo. You are our newest students here, and it’s a bad example to the other students if you just nap on the floor all day!” Shinigami decided.
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[Outside of Nanami, Avril & Solei’s Room]

Hiko's eyes widened when the Death God revealed to him exactly who he was. And honestly, the boy didn't know what to think about it.

He couldn't remember much. His memories were jumbled, leaving him a bit confused, rooting him in the moment, and the moment had him sitting on the floor in front of the god of death himself, in a school. The god of death in a school. That by itself was enough to make him wonder.

On top of this, he wasn't quite sure whether to feel sad or not. If this was the god of death, and he wasn't where he was before, than he was quite assuredly dead. With his memories in the dark, blurs he couldn't make out no matter how much he tried, he didn't know how to accept his apparent death.

But he knew one thing, and that was the fact that the entity before him deserved his respect and more.

So, without further ado, Hiko slid into a seiza sitting position, and bent over into a bow, hands on the floor and his forehead almost touching it.

"Shinigami-dono. I am sorry for causing such a disruption, I meant no disrespect whatsoever!"
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Now becomes the the past in an instant — and everyone will eventually die! Destiny triumphs over human knowledge and goes mad! That is the way of things! I spit upon this frail, crazed, world! I spit upon the Second Law of Thermodynamics!
~ Desty Nova, Karmatron Theory

Let them Label me! Let them swear and curse at me as I tug humanity like a bucking bull into the darkness of the unknown, revealing its secrets to the sane and driving them MAD! In ages long past, I shall be looked upon as a tyrant and a savior! As a savant and as a fool! My work shall advance humanity long past its time, throw it into the unknown future and force it to grow strong or FALL! Years from now, when I will inevitably be removed, my work shall continue to progress, because these things cannot be denied! Governments will publicly criticize my work, but privately conduct research that advances it! I shall imprint myself into the annals of history, among the stars that shine as brightly as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikola Tesla, and countless others! My work will shine as brightly as any star, and I AM ITS CREATOR!!!
~ Desty Nova, Morality


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[Outside of Nanami, Avril & Solei’s Room]

Shinigami blinked a few times as he watched Hiko suddenly break into a bow of the utmost respect. It was surprising to have someone around who paid proper respect to him – and Shinigami immediately began to laugh. It was not an unwelcome change of pace, but it was still a bit jarring.

“There’s no need to be so formal. Now tell me, Hiko, how are you feeling? What do you remember?”

Shinigami wasn’t quite sure how much he should tell Hiko. He was supposed to be in hiding, after all, and he would need to lay low…
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[Outside of Nanami, Avril & Solei’s Room]

The death god's relatively laid-back attitude surprised the boy. HE didn't know why, but he expected the death god to be much more formal, strict, an embodiment of the unstoppable end. To think that the entity before him was the god of death, yet so jovial, was hard to believe. But the feeling he had, as though before him was something beyond his comprehension, was enough to confirm that even if it was not the death god, it was something he shouldn't cross by far.

He came out of his bow, still sitting as the Shinigami asked him how he felt. And the boy responded honestly and immediately.

"How do I feel? I... Don't know. It's all a jumble in my head. I can remember a fight... A fight in the dark and cold. Not much except that I was fighting, it was dark, cold, and I was lonely... And scared. Very scared. But I can't remember why. But maybe the fight explains why I'm here? I could have died during the fight. Maybe did, even, if I'm here."

His face screwed up in confusion.

"But... I really can't remember. It's all a jumble under a veil I can't lift or see through. Is this what happens to memories when you die? They become veiled, scramble, and then fade away?"
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~ Desty Nova, Karmatron Theory

Let them Label me! Let them swear and curse at me as I tug humanity like a bucking bull into the darkness of the unknown, revealing its secrets to the sane and driving them MAD! In ages long past, I shall be looked upon as a tyrant and a savior! As a savant and as a fool! My work shall advance humanity long past its time, throw it into the unknown future and force it to grow strong or FALL! Years from now, when I will inevitably be removed, my work shall continue to progress, because these things cannot be denied! Governments will publicly criticize my work, but privately conduct research that advances it! I shall imprint myself into the annals of history, among the stars that shine as brightly as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikola Tesla, and countless others! My work will shine as brightly as any star, and I AM ITS CREATOR!!!
~ Desty Nova, Morality


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-Five Ghosts-

Aiden gulped as Sire entered, scooting a little closer to Riley. She really did not like Sire... on her first day here, he had picked on her, and challenged her to a duel! Thankfully her adoptive brother Walter had stepped forward and fought Sire for her.

“Ma-maybe we should try and get out of here?” Aiden asked Riley, visibly shaking now.



Jimi just glowered back at Sire, then suddenly grinned.

“You know, I am little... But I still kick your a**, Sire,” Jimi said, smirking, “So I guess I can see why you wouldn't want to fight me. Be embarrassing to get your behind handed to you from someone half your height.”

-Kubo Academy-

Edda smirked a bit, looking up towards the mini-Rumi on his head, then towards Connor and Sarai.

“Let's head to the office now,” Edda said, heading down the hallway.



Paul didn't complain as Rumi grabbed his hand and headed down the hallway, towards the library.

Every once in a blue moon, he was glad he couldn't talk, because it meant he always had to stop and think about what he was going to say before he did, and since Rumi was holding his hand, he couldn't point out to Rumi that Edda had nevertheless accomplished his mission of getting Paul and Rumi alone.

So instead he just enjoyed the fact that he was holding hands with Rumi, even if it was in just a platonic way.

-Tree-

Aboy looked puzzled, then nodded, “Why would I do that? Besides, it is just a spar! I need to get my blood boiling and feel more of a combat situation to try it... I want to learn how to do a limited Keyblade Graveyard. My cousin Jimi figured it out before he graduated, so I'm determined to figure it out too... It's one of the steps in becoming a Master.”
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"Huh, well that's good! Though... does that mean he's another dead-human like Clarisse?" Avril answered, and then questioned the mini-Shinigami-skull. There was something off with that sort of comparison, though. Even with the weird stuff that had happened with Clarisse, she didn't exactly seem to have like a fox spirit floating around them like this guy had. Plus, he didn't really 'feel' like any of the dead-creature style people she knew from Kubo.

She then decided to stick an ear into the conversation Principal-Shinigami-proper and this new guy seemed to be having.

"Hmmm, if you were fighting someone, though, and ended up here, you've got some good instincts, at least!" Avril then decided to pipe up, popping back out from her room. "I don't really know about the memories thing, but you don't seem 'dead' to me, so that's a plus!"

Avril then jumped in front of Hiko, extending out her hand, to shake his hand.

"Also, hi! I'm Avril! What's your name?"

Kubo Academy

The mini-Rumi soon leaned down into Edda's ear, as they started off towards the office.

"So, was your plan to secretly use me to help you get that Evelyn girl in a closet so you two could make out a bit, after you speak with the principal?"

Kubo Halls

"You know, Edda really needs to work on his approach as being a 'wingman'," Rumi started to speak, as she and Paul headed through the hallways back to the library.

"He's nowhere near as smooth as one needs to be to succeed with someone not knowing what he's trying to do" she then started laughing a bit.

Tree

"I... don't know? Those things are sharp! And you might want revenge on me for saying something wrong earlier? Or just for right now?" Damion scratched his head, trying to think about why that thought came into his head, now.

"And ooooh! Definitely! I'll definitely try to help you with that!"
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[Outside of Nanami, Avril & Solei’s Room]

Hiko turned to face the speaker, bowing at the waist in a rather formal manner, very reminiscent of some of the mannerisms of traditional families in Makai.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, but I dare not presume by calling you by your first name on such an occasion as a first meeting. Well... Without being permitted to do so at the very least. While I do not remember much of what happened to me or my life before arriving here, I do remember quite a few customs that have been drilled into my discipline quite thoroughly. And while I myself prefer the use of my given name, it is quite an improper habit amongst the formal circles, a habit I have been quite actively discouraged in pursuing."

He stood up from his bow, smiling lightly.

"Though the lack of a clan or family name also complicates maters. I... Do not remember such a name that was ever spoken towards myself, and I only have the name Hiko to accept. As such, you may refer to me as such, though if you truly wish for a more formal approach to references, you may come up with a title you find fitting. I do not mind."

His speech sounded quite archaic in its approach, though the language itself was quite modern. It was a strange dichotomy, but one that suited him well, emphasizing his demeanor and manner, a certain grace and poise that made his movements flow like water. Nothing about him seemed abrupt, he just flowed from motion to motion without pause or stutter.
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~ Desty Nova, Karmatron Theory

Let them Label me! Let them swear and curse at me as I tug humanity like a bucking bull into the darkness of the unknown, revealing its secrets to the sane and driving them MAD! In ages long past, I shall be looked upon as a tyrant and a savior! As a savant and as a fool! My work shall advance humanity long past its time, throw it into the unknown future and force it to grow strong or FALL! Years from now, when I will inevitably be removed, my work shall continue to progress, because these things cannot be denied! Governments will publicly criticize my work, but privately conduct research that advances it! I shall imprint myself into the annals of history, among the stars that shine as brightly as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikola Tesla, and countless others! My work will shine as brightly as any star, and I AM ITS CREATOR!!!
~ Desty Nova, Morality


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“Maybe you could watch Sol for me when I do,” Edda suggested after a moment to the mini-Rumi, then went quiet when Sol scolded him inside his head.

Soon they would come to the Principal's Office, unless GS or CR want to have them side tracked for some reason.



Paul smiled back, signing for a moment.

“He probably realized he couldn't actually fool you, so decided to be more direct about it,” Paul signed, “Edda's good with tactics and figuring things like that out, but I'm the one with the silver tongue between the two of us... relatively speaking, of course.”

-Tree-

Aboy shook her head, looking both amused and confused at the same time.

“If I wanted revenge on you for some reason, I'd be a lot more subtle about it,” Aboy then said, standing up and helping Damion up. “And if I was angry with you I certainly wouldn't have been kissing you under the tree here.”

She leaned forward and gave Damion a kiss again, before she turned around and made some distance between them.

Aboy held out her hand, a Keyblade appearing in a flash of light in front of her.

“Alright... why don't you attack me, get this started?” Aboy asked, “Unless you'd rather I start.”
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With Hiko's bow, Avril slowly retracted her extended hand, as she realized that this guy had a completely different set of formal customs than the usual people she met and knew.

"Ummm... Formalities don't matter much to me, so you can just call me Avril!" she then replied, after Hiko finished.

"The family name's Deveaux, though, if you're more comfortable with that, but just don't call me a 'Mrs' or we're going to have a problem!" she then started laughing a little bit.

"I don't mind calling you Hiko, either, so... Hello Hiko!" she waved this time, not wanting to mess up with formality stuffs herself.

Kubo Academy

"Does that mean you have silver hands? No wonder why those people were after you!" Rumi gave a small laugh.

"So, what's so important that you need to look up?"

Tree

"Well, I'm glad you aren't angry, then! ...unless you're now angry because I wasn't sure if you were secretly angry with me when you weren't, so you are now... But I'm guessing and hoping not!" Damion answered, before Aboy put some distance between them, to start their random sparring match.

“Alright... why don't you attack me, get this started? Unless you'd rather I start.”

"Okay!"

Damion soon summoned his own hammer, and then dashed towards Aboy, swinging it at her!

Carnival

"Sure! I'd rather not lose dinner right after eating it, anyways," Shiori giggled lightly, before going from leaning into Musashi's arm, to pulling his arm towards the line for the coaster.
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[Outside of Nanami, Avril & Solei’s Room]

Hiko again bowed, hough this one was much lower and shorter.

"Very well, Avril-san. It is a pleasure to meet you. I will make sure to refer to you without any prefix that denoted marriage status, I assure you. Well... Until said marriage status is true. Then I make absolutely no promises, Avril-san."

It definitely looked like Hiko was much more comfortable in relatively informal situations himself, and that comment was made with a glint in his eye that definitely meant mischief, though it was delivered with a perfectly straight face and manner.

"To land in a place where even the culture is different from the world I knew... This promises to be quite an adventure, if I can treat it as such. Now, could someone please explain why the word "student" is being passed around?"
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~ Desty Nova, Karmatron Theory

Let them Label me! Let them swear and curse at me as I tug humanity like a bucking bull into the darkness of the unknown, revealing its secrets to the sane and driving them MAD! In ages long past, I shall be looked upon as a tyrant and a savior! As a savant and as a fool! My work shall advance humanity long past its time, throw it into the unknown future and force it to grow strong or FALL! Years from now, when I will inevitably be removed, my work shall continue to progress, because these things cannot be denied! Governments will publicly criticize my work, but privately conduct research that advances it! I shall imprint myself into the annals of history, among the stars that shine as brightly as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikola Tesla, and countless others! My work will shine as brightly as any star, and I AM ITS CREATOR!!!
~ Desty Nova, Morality


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"Hahaha! I'd need a boyfriend first, anyways. Plus I'm WAAAAAAAY too young for getting married myself! So don't you think of applying, buddy!" Avril leaned towards Hiko, with a smirk on her face.

"Though I guess that age thing didn't stop some others around here from trying before..." she then added, before laughing again.

"As for the 'student' thing... I guess you are one, now, so welcome to the Academy! We learn how to be proper grim reapers or soul reapers or whatever you want to call them, here! At least when class isn't canceled or cut back because of nobody wanting to RP a school day whatever's happening that day."

She then pointed towards Principal Shinigami

"Today we only had a half day because of someone challenging him! They lost spectacularly, though, so I also wouldn't recommend that for you, 'kay?"
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Haki shook his head slowly.

"I would never even dream of challenging Shinigami-dono. There is simply no victory over the inevitable, and thus it would be pointless to try. And even if such victory was possible, it would not be worth it, for victory over death breaks a cycle that nature itself created. Breaking this cycle... is possible one of the worst things that could happen."

It was a viewpoint that resonated within him exceptionally strongly. Death was a natural thing, and it was an inevitability at the end of everything. Everything that begins must have its end, even time. Thus, death was a being that was beyond powerful, and omnipresent. To defeat it could mean disaster.

Great, terrible disaster.

"I would be honored to participate in such a school, but I am unsure whether I would be the best candidate for such a role. What are reapers? You speak of them as if Shinigami-Dono and the reapers are separate, though the word is exactly the same in my home language. What difference is there? Are there more embodiments of death than just one?"

He paused... Before suddenly quipping with that same look of mischief.

"In my culture, it is not uncommon for one to marry as of 13 years of age, though such unions are more political than ones out of love. They are, however, common. And while I do not yet have a wish to apply for such a position on your to-be list, I do not see how the age is of any significance... Though I no doubt believe that you have already begun courting with another, it is common at your age."
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~ Desty Nova, Karmatron Theory

Let them Label me! Let them swear and curse at me as I tug humanity like a bucking bull into the darkness of the unknown, revealing its secrets to the sane and driving them MAD! In ages long past, I shall be looked upon as a tyrant and a savior! As a savant and as a fool! My work shall advance humanity long past its time, throw it into the unknown future and force it to grow strong or FALL! Years from now, when I will inevitably be removed, my work shall continue to progress, because these things cannot be denied! Governments will publicly criticize my work, but privately conduct research that advances it! I shall imprint myself into the annals of history, among the stars that shine as brightly as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikola Tesla, and countless others! My work will shine as brightly as any star, and I AM ITS CREATOR!!!
~ Desty Nova, Morality


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Some of the things this Hiko kid was saying, were quite interesting, as well as surprising. It sounded like he knew Principal Shinigami, but also a bit like he didn't...

...or that Avril didn't really know as much about the Principal as she thought she did.

Whatever the case, Hiko certainly wasn't from Makai... or he was feigning ignorance as a practical joke or something.

"Well... I don't think that the battles make when they challenge him are at that high of stakes. I think you just have a chance at graduating if you really impress him in a challenge..." Avril looked off into a corner of the hallway, scratching the side of her head.

"I wouldn't challenge him either; I don't think i'm good enough to even challenge Nanami seriously yet. But you'll never know if you'll fit in or not, unless you try! So you should! I guess..."

Avril then leaned in towards Hiko's ear, speaking quietly as though she was trying not to let the principal hear, even though she knew fully well that he could.

"It doesn't seem like the Principal's trying to kick you out, so I guess he doesn't think you're an alien spy or something, so that's probably a good sign that he approves of you."

She then pulled back away, and returned to speaking normally, "As for the names... I guess they ARE the same, aren't they? Hahaha! That's the importance of capitalization for you! But yeah, Principal Shinigami's the main guy, but when we graduate, that kinda means we sorta work for him, and some other fellas that are really important too. I guess it's confusing, but that's what you go to class for!"

And then Avril's face wrinkled into a bit of an exaggerated frown.

Though I no doubt believe that you have already begun courting with another, it is common at your age."

"...And you're starting to sound a bit too much like Rumi, now."

Rumi woud occasionally bring up Avril not being in a relationship with someone, lately, when she wanted to nag on Avril a bit during their conversations.
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"Well... I don't think that the battles make when they challenge him are at that high of stakes. I think you just have a chance at graduating if you really impress him in a challenge..."

Hiko blinked at that, honestly baffled at that sentence. Challenge death? Preposterous. That sort of thing just baffled him. How do you challenge the embodiment of the end of everything? Is death not the darkness at the end of the road? Not the ending of everything, no matter how aligned? Not the ultimate denial of life? How do you challenge something that cannot be challenged? How?

It truly baffled the boy.

"I... Don't understand. Why would anyone be able to challenge death? Is this world such a strange world that challenging the end itself a common thing? That the end could be possibly pushed infinitely back? This is a strange world indeed if that is the case... And I fear for the times when death is indeed defeated, and no longer has power over an entity. True immortality is... Not something that I have ever thought would be possible, and the consequences are terrifying..."

The girl's next comment just made him nod, as though it was obvious.

"If death did not wish me to be here, then I would have been ended quickly and efficiently. I hold no illusions that the God of Death itself would be able to simply end my existence. To prevent such an outcome, I can assure you that I mean no harm, and that I shall be on my best behavior."

When the bouncy girl told him of the difference between the reapers and the God of Death, things started making sense a little more to the boy-swordsman, and he started putting things together rather quickly.

"Ah! So this is a school for after-life spirits to be trained in being guides TO said after-life, while also being trained to combat the dangers that exist within the spiritual realms? I see now. Thank you for clarifying this for me, it made no sense at first as to why the after-life, or a world like this which flows with so much spiritual energy would need a school. Still, I did not think that Shinigami-Dono would ever need the aid to guide souls to where they should go. I always believed that it was something tat Shinigami-Dono reserved for itself, but perhaps I was wrong... There is so much I would need to learn, perhaps it is a good thing I am in a school."

Finally, as Avril referred to his comment about relationship status and spoke of another name he didn't know, Hiko turned curious.

"You spoke of two names I am not familiar with, and now I must admit, I am curious. Who are these "Nanami" and "Rumi"? Both names are decidedly from my homeland... I am most interested in meeting the second, for the first one is closely tied to water, while the second most commonly translates into "beauty". Am I correct?"

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[Deep Within Kubo's Girl Dormitories]

It was quiet in this room. Quiet, dark, and a heavy sort of feeling hung in the air, like terror frozen in a moment. Anxiety. Fear. It was cold, cold and harsh within this room, so cold that the breath crystallized into steam, a cold that was unnatural for this time in Kubo.

Unnatural for any day, really, but especially inside, which was always warm.

Suddenly, an alarm began to ring. It rang only once before being shut off by a lithe, pale hand that slammed the snooze button, picked up the alarm clock and raised it to a small, round, young face.

"... Master Asmer? Is it time? Is it finally time? Can I finally release this school of misguided spirits from the shackles of the gods and fates? It is, isn't it? It's time. It's time. It's time. It's time! It's time! It's time! It's time, it's time, it's time, it's time, it's finally TIME!"

A little girl hopped to her feet, dropping the clock, and opening a pair of eyes. Eyes of pitch-black.

"It's time, Master Asmer. Heeheehee. It's time, and I shall not fail you. I will return to you master... Soon..."

And with a step, she simply... Vanished.

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[Kubo Park]

Rasher dreamed. Or, more precisely, Rasher was having a really, really tense dream.

He dreamed that he was in a world of purple waves, purple and wavy as far as the eyes could see, various shades intermingling with black in such a way as to create a constantly-shifting world. Within this world, he was being chased by something, watched by something. Whatever it was, it frightened him, something that usually didn't happen easily. And it was closing in.

He ran, in his dream, ran as fast as he could. He tried to use his magic, but it wouldn't come. He tried to look back, but there was nothing there. Yet something was chasing him. Watching him. And it wanted to KILL him.

Finally, he tumbled to the ground as he tripped on something, rolled over, and...

Woke up.

He was still sitting up in the tree, Lily by his side, both of them having dozed off on the thick branch in the sun after he explained to her everything he could about the Sea of Chaos, and what he was to do now. It was a long discussion, and the relief that the girl didn't reject him was palpable enough that he felt tired and peaceful enough to doze.

But now, as he snapped into wakefulness, he and Lily weren't alone.

Standing on the trunk of the tree right above him was a little girl, just barely of the age to be entered into Kubo as a student, dressed in a dark, frilly dress. A little girl with very pale skin, thin limbs, and pitch-black eyes that immediately informed Ras that this was what he was dreaming of. He sensed it, but he didn't even have a chance to move, didn't even have a chance to squeak...

A the little girl lifted an arm and spoke.

"Hehehee! Want to play?"

And with movement that Ras couldn't even keep up with, a motion so quick he missed, it, the girl was half-kneeling on the tree trunk, half-laying across him... With her arm stuck straight through the right side of his ribcage, passing through his body with an ease that resembles a burning cannonball through tissue paper. His eyes widened as he let out a pained half-gasp, half-cry as the girl giggled maniacally.

"Let's play! Let's play for a LONG TIME!"
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Now becomes the the past in an instant — and everyone will eventually die! Destiny triumphs over human knowledge and goes mad! That is the way of things! I spit upon this frail, crazed, world! I spit upon the Second Law of Thermodynamics!
~ Desty Nova, Karmatron Theory

Let them Label me! Let them swear and curse at me as I tug humanity like a bucking bull into the darkness of the unknown, revealing its secrets to the sane and driving them MAD! In ages long past, I shall be looked upon as a tyrant and a savior! As a savant and as a fool! My work shall advance humanity long past its time, throw it into the unknown future and force it to grow strong or FALL! Years from now, when I will inevitably be removed, my work shall continue to progress, because these things cannot be denied! Governments will publicly criticize my work, but privately conduct research that advances it! I shall imprint myself into the annals of history, among the stars that shine as brightly as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikola Tesla, and countless others! My work will shine as brightly as any star, and I AM ITS CREATOR!!!
~ Desty Nova, Morality


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[Outside of Nanami, Avril & Solei’s Room]

What are reapers? You speak of them as if Shinigami-Dono and the reapers are separate, though the word is exactly the same in my home language. What difference is there?

Still, I did not think that Shinigami-Dono would ever need the aid to guide souls to where they should go. I always believed that it was something tat Shinigami-Dono reserved for itself, but perhaps I was wrong...

“A most fascinating question, Hiko. I admit, it’s one that most of my own students don’t pose to me. Then again, things have been like they are for so long I suppose it’s no wonder that people don’t question what is commonplace to them.” Shinigami replied at length, rubbing his bony chin.

“There are many species out there; Humans, Shinigami, Youkai, Angels, Oni and other things beyond. Each of these has their own world they natively inhabit. There are beyond billions of sentient lives all across the universe… and my job is to maintain life and death between them all. That balance is critical. Without life, there is only emptiness… without death, there is only chaos.”

“The Shinigami who learn here are critical in maintaining that balance. They insure that the dead are ferried to the afterlife, and they protect them from evil spirits who would seek to use their souls for dark deeds. Have you any idea how many beings die every minute? If even one of their souls is taken by evil, it could mean disaster.”

He clapped his hands. “So, I have trained many to watch over the spirits of the departed and take them to their proper afterlife. They maintain that critical balance that protects us all.”

He suddenly paused. “… and it seems some of my students are knocking at my office. I must be off! Avril, I will entrust Hiko to you and your friends for the moment. Do take care of him!”

Suddenly, Shinigami vanished in a puff of smoke.

[Headmaster’s Office]

The door to Shinigami’s office appeared out of nowhere and opened, and Shinigami popped his head out.

“Hello there! Come on in, what’s on your minds?”

[Carnival]

Musashi grinned, allowing Shiori to pull him towards the line for the roller coaster. He grinned, leaning close to Shiori and suddenly giving her a quick kiss on the cheek. “I’m glad we’re here.”

“… Weeeeeeeeeeeellllll, now THIS is a surprise!”

Musashi froze dead in his tracks and turned his head to the right. There, a few feet away, grinning like a maniac was Haruka.

“Oh come on.” Musashi sighed.
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