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Reaper Academy; The Revival
Topic Started: Jan 12 2010, 03:17 AM (160,862 Views)
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The Crazy One

[Training Grounds]

Nina paused for a moment at Lavan’s reaction. She raised an eyebrow – suddenly she was far more intrigued by him than originally. Perhaps he could be fun after all. Yet she did not speak, she just turned and resumed her leisurely departure.

Nanami did not look up or face Lavan, but her tone took on a frostiness that was potent even by her standards. “Don’t be nice to her.”

It seemed like a crazy proposition. Lavan was typically nice to everyone – with a few notable exceptions of people like Ryan and Jade, although they had more than earned any cruelty directed their way.

“That was Nina Natsuko.” Nanami explained quietly. “We trained together as children, before I started attending Kubo.”

She clenched her fist so tightly her knuckles were turning white. “… I can’t stand her. Just knowing she’s in the same school… I can’t even think straight.”
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[Training Ground]

Lavan sighed, running a hand through his hair as he glanced at the retreating girl again, giving an almost bored look, and turned his attention back to his girlfriend. This really WAS bad if Nanami couldn't recollect herself with her usual ease. In fact, she seemed to be getting even angrier now.

He smirked, twisted his focus, and... Frowned as it didn't work. Again, he focused, and again he seemed to miss the mark. Finally, getting a bit angry at his twice-over failure, he focused again, poured power into it... And his arms settled around Nanami's shoulders as he peered over her left shoulder at her, grinning mischievously. There was no sign that he was going to move at all. No flare of energy, no transition of heat like there was before. He was just... There.

"Settle down, Nanami-chan."

He tightened his arms, hugging her close.

"Tell me about it, hmm? What is it about that crazy lady that's got you so riled? It can't be the mutual training, it's gotta be something else! Spill the beans, girlfriend!"
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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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"Oh come the **** on!" Kimi yelled out as the shadow broke through the ice surrounding her. "This isn't freaking Super Annihilation Brothers!"

As they stabbed at Kimi, she screamed out... but not in pain. This scream was actually one of her skills, and its purpose was likely similar to the shadow's scream earlier: To disrupt the energy of those around her that the waves from her Sonic Scream hit.
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[Training Grounds]

Nanami was quiet once more. She took several deep breaths and slowly settled back into her usual demeanor. Yet it was apparent that there was far more emotional than she usually displayed in her eyes.

“… I don’t like her.” Nanami said, in the biggest understatement since the revelation that Lavan liked fire. She leaned into his side and sighed deeply. Memories of childhood were always a particularly unpleasant experience for her.

“Nina’s family worked for my father… or, well, you know what I mean.” Nanami whispered, remembering the revelation that Giovanni had not truly been her father. She still hadn’t dealt with that nugget of knowledge and didn’t want to now.

“They wanted to get in good with the boss. So they arranged for Nina and I to spend time together… a lot. She attached herself to every aspect of my life and she made it all hell. I despise her, Lavan.”

[Kubo Forest]

The shadow was thrown backwards and slammed into one of the trees – and as it did, it was ripped apart into pieces, each of which turned into black smoke and rose into the air…

… and then that smoke formed into dozens of gnarled hands, each with claws. They shot forward, glowing with a purple energy as they stabbed at Kimi!
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Lavan snorted rather uncouthly as Nanami revealed a small fraction of her history with the other girl.

"So, wait a moment. Back up. You're telling me that you had a stalker fan-girl, and that she was crazy enough to try and make YOUR life unpleasant, and now she decided to get back to that after several years of hiatus? Seriously? Does she have a death wish or something?"

He suddenly furrowed his brow as a thought struck him.

"... Also, this is an Ohba thing. I wonder exactly what Shinigami-Sama is thinking, accepting transfer students from Ohba during a situation like this. I can understand if he wants to keep things running as usual, but Ohba's got a bit of a bad rep when it comes to turning out professional Reapers. I wonder if the recent attacks actually have something to do with it, or if this is a more private matter..."

He wrinkled his nose, giving Nanami another pointed look.

"And another thing too. You said that the crazy girl was made to hang out with you because of that waste of space and resources you called a father, right? Why come here now then? Obviously, it's not for anything of Giovanni's... Unless..." He paused, thinking about the situation for a few moments. "... You wouldn't have happened to inherit something from Giovanni, would you? Something that may be wanted after his demise?"
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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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“She wasn’t a fan-girl.” Nanami groaned, rolling her crimson eyes. She looked up at Lavan and gave a sigh. How could she explain this to him?

“She’s good Lavan. She’s obnoxious, demented and completely aggravating… but she’s good. You saw that battle. I admit I wasn’t thinking clearly, but she matched me every time and I know she was holding back.” Nanami growled.

She crossed her arms. “She’s as strong as me – or maybe stronger.”

Thankfully, Lavan brought up the other big issue – she was from Ohba. “Ohba is a cesspool. They’re awful there, and their Reapers are often connected to scandals… but I can’t imagine they’re connected to what happened.”

Yet, even as she said it, she couldn’t fully discount that possibility.

“I don’t think I ever inherited something from Giovanni.” Nanami shrugged – but then her eye lid rose. “Actually… someone did call about an inheritance, but I never paid attention to them.”
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Lavan gave Nanami a mock-glare, but some seriousness did filter through it. Lavan wasn't just kidding around right now.

"Check into it. Despite your lack of wanting to associate with that waste of space, he was rich and powerful. If he had enemies, he must have had a will that would rob his opponents of opportunities to exploit his death like a good megalomaniac, so you might be caught up in the aftershocks of his death. You do NOT want any surprises, especially if he has some nasty betrothal contract or some other nasty piece of signed paper tied into his will and final words. That sort of thing has quite a bit of meaning in the legal circles and would be hard to refute, especially since Giovanni has excellent legal representation. If he was raising you as a successor, check into it. Fast. And talk to my dad if you find something you need help with."

Despite being a prankster and a rather lackadaisical sort of student at most times, Lavan was still raised by a man who knew his way with words and laws, and a woman whose combat potential still rang loudly in the Reaper circles. He has been a part of quite a few of his father's pet projects, and wasn't completely unfamiliar with the processes.

"You also want to check in on the recent movements of Giovanni's wife. With him out of the way, and from what you told me of her, she might want to make her own move and bid for power. I know you don't want any inheritance or anything of what Giovanni left behind, but better be safe than sorry. And if you REALLY want to piss on that bastard's grave, use that money in ways Giovanni would sneer at: fund orphanages, adopt kittens, buy paint and toilet paper and prank the hell out of someone."

He sighed, settled down for a moment, his arms still around Nanami's shoulders and head next to hers... When suddenly he turned, and bit her on the ear.

"And THAT is for saying she's stronger than you. You know that's not true, and you already know there's different kinds of strengths. You may think she has more combat potential, but she's petty. You already have the high moral ground, if judging by her actions. And I don't believe it. You have been training for so long, you've gained so many things along the way, Nanami. There's absolutely NO WAY that you are weaker than she is. So get that through your thick head before I bite you again. Or maybe you like that kind of thing? Hmm... Decisions, decisions..."
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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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Nanami sighed. She knew Lavan was correct. If she didn’t look into what was going on with Giovanni’s will, then someone else would – and if he had named her heir or some other nonsense, it would mean many headaches coming her way and people wanting to get rid of her.

That last part wasn’t entirely new, but it was annoying.

“I suppose I should. I’ll have to go into Townsville and talk to someone, not the kind of thing I can do over the phone…” She paused for a moment, and then groaned. “Since you’ll follow me anyway, you might as well just come with me when I go.”

That was as close as she would come to asking him to be there for her.

Then Lavan brought up something else – Nanami’s mother. Or at least, the woman married to Giovanni. She went rigid and became cold – extremely cold, as did the air around her.

“… I haven’t talked to her in years. Sh*t… I just realized I don’t know if she’s my mother or not.”

Nanami was definitely in danger of falling into a funk – when suddenly Lavan bit her ear. She gave a jump in her seat and immediately punched him in the arm – a lot harder than what would qualify as ‘playful’.

“Don’t do that; and don’t underestimate Nina. She’s dangerous.”
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"Ughhhhhhhh... I don't have time for this crap!" Kimi complained, as the shadow reformed into claws, and began another attack.

Once again her fists began to glow with a blue energy, but instead of one giant smash like before, this time she started punching, and then kicking (also with the icy blue energy) at the claws as they came towards her.
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Lavan didn't let go of Nanami even when she made yet another bruise on his arm, smirking as if he knew some great secret.

"I don't underestimate her. But I also know what you're capable of, Na-chan. You are so much more attuned to Seiryu than I am to my own spirit, you're the TOP student in the school! You've ALREADY received numerous accolades and awards, you've got Reaper squads lining up on your doorstep trying to get you to look to their detachment. You're not seriously telling me that after all this growth, after achieving such magnificent potential, you're still going to lose to that Nina lady? Where's your faith in your skills?"

He settled his chin on her shoulder, that insufferable smirk turning into a small smile.

"I'd kick her ass for you, but it's important that YOU win that fight, Nanami. But if you really want me to, I can make her stay here in Kubo very, very unpleasant. However... I think actions will speak louder than words if we DO make her stay here a good one. Contrast with Ohba, show that we are indeed the better academy, and that taking the high road does not compromise us in any way."

He chuckled. The thought rankled him quite a bit, showing someone so set in their ways that Kubo really did deserve its accolades.

But at the same time, he was doubtful. Lavan was an intrinsically morally good sort, and while it may be a bit naive of him to do so, he still liked to see the good in people. And this Nina girl... She was an unknown. Nanami was a pretty good judge of character, but that was a trait that evolved over time. Before, she used to be cold and ruthless to everyone, and Lavan knew she considered him a nuisance for the longest time. The pyro wasn't ruling out the possibility that Nina herself wasn't all that bad a person. Petty, sure, but you can't judge a book by its cover.

"Of course I'll come with you, by the way. You're not getting rid of me that easily, you know."
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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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[Kubo Forest]

Kimi’s furious barrage of punches and kicks reduced several of the fists into dust. Yet a few of the hands moved past Kimi, flying around her and heading straight for Chloe and Lance!

[Training Grounds]

“Lavan,” Nanami’s voice took on a deathly serious tone as she locked eyes with him. It was one of the rare times when she hoped that he would take her completely seriously – even though she knew that seemed impossible for him. “It’s not about what I’m capable of. You can’t presume that just because we’re tough, that there’s no one tougher. A basic rule of my training is that there’s always someone stronger than me out there and I need to prepare for that.”

She slowly shook her head. “If you go into every fight thinking you’re the best in the world, then it only hurts that much more when you lose – and we all lose sometimes, Lavan. The key is to make sure that you survive when you lose.”

She sighed, regretting the lecture. She doubted he would heed her words anyway. That was part of what she loved about him – but it still drove her crazy. He was seemingly incapable of taking things seriously.

“Fine then… I suppose I should make some calls and arrange a meeting today if possible. The sooner we find out, hopefully the sooner I can find out why Nina is here.” Nanami grumbled.
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Lavan nodded as Nanami imparted all of the seriousness she could on him, and stared right back at her.

"Yep. Of course there are folks stronger than us out there! Stronger, faster, smarter. But NO ONE is without weakness, right? You, me, Shinigami-Sama, Asura, EVERYONE can lose. Not just us. And if we do lose a battle, we will win the war. That's what I'm talking about, Nanami. I won't lie down and let myself be defeated until I'm knocked completely out of my wits. And neither will you, right? As long as you can still fight, you will fight. We may retreat from battles, show the better part of valor, show wisdom in what we face, but Nanami?"

His grin turned almost vicious, eyes lit up by a fire somewhere deep within.

"We never LOSE, because we never ACCEPT that we have lost for good. And I'll make you a promise, right here and right now, that I will never accept a loss to anyone but you. And I want you to stop all this self-defeating talk and promise me the same: that even if you lose a fight or two against this Nina lady, even if you manage to miss the mark by just a fraction, that you will never EVER accept that she had won, and strive to defeat her so completely that SHE accepts hers. Promise me that. SWEAR it."

And that glare he was giving her... Lavan really was not going to take a 'no' for an answer.
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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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Nanami raised an eyebrow. As always, Lavan was looking at the glass as being half-full… but Nanami saw it as half-empty. Despite the two being closer than most of the student body, they were polar opposites. Nanami wasn’t sure if she loved him because of that or in spite of it.

“You say we never lose because we never accept defeat… but since when do our enemies accept defeat? Asura was defeated before and now he’s back. Medusa surely would have tried again if she had survived her attempt. I can’t tell you how many times my father was stopped from some major crime and he continued on with his illegal business.”

She shook her head. “That stubborn refusal to lose works both ways. Our enemies have it too. Nina… I’ve tried to shake her for years and yet here she is, not accepting defeat. How do we win? Is the only true way to win to destroy your enemy? Even by my standards, that’s grim.”
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Lavan paused, thinking for just a mere moment, before shaking his head quickly.

"We don't NEED to. We just need to give them such a thorough beatdown that they have no choice but to accept defeat. We need to defeat them so badly, so thoroughly, that they won't even THINK of coming back for more. And if they do, they need to know that we will defeat them again and again and AGAIN if needed! We grow stronger, but why? To protect everything we hold dear and close. If someone tries to take that away from me, I will retaliate, and I won't feel sorry for defeating my opponent. And if I get knocked out, I will get up again and fight. If I get knocked down, I'll stand right back up. I'll keep fighting for everything I have and everything I hold dear until I am completely snuffed out. Hell! I might not even stop then! I'll even come back and fight them again if THAT happens!"

His focus never wavered from Nanami as he spoke, as he let out all the passion and all the faith that he had in his words out to her.

"That's what I believe. I won't EVER stop believing in it. I won't EVER stop believing in you, in our friends, in our families. Even from beyond destruction. Even after death within death. And I want you to promise me that you will fight just as hard for everything you hold dear. That you won't ever give up, no matter how hard things get, no matter how hopeless things might seem. I want you to promise me that you will fight for the day that always comes after night-time. So what if you get knocked out of the game for a bit? You'll get right back into the fray once you recover, stronger and faster and better than you were before."

He grinned suddenly, wildly, gesturing around him with the arm he didn't have wrapped around the raven-haired girl.

"Because sometimes, Nanami, that's all it takes. Believing that you can actually do something."
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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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“That’s circular logic, Lavan.” Nanami pointed out with a sigh as Lavan spoke. She should have assumed that his thought process would be like this. It seemed to always be the case with him – an absolute refusal or inability to consider a negative outcome.

“You say we just beat them so badly they have to accept defeat; while we never accept defeat. What if they never accept defeat? If they follow your same logic, then we’re stuck in a conflict that never ends. Isn’t the whole reason we fight to end the fighting? If not then… why bother?”

Nanami’s crimson eyes were down at the ground now and away from him. She had never been one to back away from a battle; but despite what some people believed, she took no join in combat. She was good at it – VERY good – but she didn’t enjoy it.

She simply did what she knew she had to do.
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