Soul Eater: Rise of the New Generation [IC/Sign-Up]

[Badgerland]

Angus ate a couple of tic tacs and looked at his locker the door was bending outward he sighed and retrieved the massive book On the Advantages of Having a Witch Meister from his locker "Why the hell did the publisher have to make this book so big?" he walked down the ruined stairs he had bounced down, he sat down at the bottom of the steps, holding the massive volume and propped it open and began scanning the pages noting with little satisfaction of the condition of the book he turned the page and stared at a massive bloodstain on the first page of the chapter on aerial combat from a witch broom he flipped through the rest of the pages noting that the blood had soaked through three chapters he wondered whose blood it was and he hid the large book behind his back as one of the teachers walked past him. "that was close" he stashed the book behind a suit of armor for storage until the end of the school day, not wanting to reveal Ayira's identity

[Hetland 2]

Ryan nodded on impulse, aware that Jake couldn't see him. "Alright. I'll let Dora know and keep an eye our for Angus and Ayria." He turned to Dora and said, "Looks like we have to cut our fun short. The meeting is at the DWMA. We should head there now. Also, Jake wants us to watch for Angus and Ayria. "

Dora yawned, "Figures." She snapped her fingers and stood up, limbering herself up. "So, Ryan, mein partner, what is this meeting all about? You got any ideas or did another girl walk past Jake while the two of you were talking? I'd prefer to have some time to think about what I can say rather than just winging it."

[Mavorpen]

Ryan shrugged. "Nah, he was straight to the point: come to the DWMA, get Angus and Ayria." He began walking to the park gate and sighed. "Although, I'm disappointed our day of relaxation has been cut short. We seriously have to do this again." He then paused. "Preferably later today, we still need to go buy some food."

[Hetland 2]

Ryan shrugged. "Nah, he was straight to the point: come to the DWMA, get Angus and Ayria." He began walking to the park gate and sighed. "Although, I'm disappointed our day of relaxation has been cut short. We seriously have to do this again." He then paused. "Preferably later today, we still need to go buy some food."

Dora nodded in agreement. "I like coming to the park. Its nice and there's no pressure to do anything but sit and talk." She pointed sharply to the DWMA building. "I suppose we should go now huh?"

[Mavorpen]

Ryan nodded. "Yeah, but it's not like we have to rush." His stomach growled. "I really hope this meeting doesn't last long though. I'm really hungry." He walked up to the park gate, opened it, and held it open for Dora. "And don't make fun of my weight or anything."

[Dijifuji]

I sat on the steps of the academy with Al to my left and Marissa to my right. In my hands were our mission and my not as attractive friends’ mission. Looking up from the summary of my mission, I saw him again. This was the third time I had hallucinated and saw the creepy dude from my nightmare. The same as before, He would laugh then disappear. Shaking that off, I kept flipping through the pages of the report.

Quietly I looked up and saw Marissa turn towards Al and started up a small conversation with him.

Yawning I laid back to the best of my ability. My torso still hurt and burned, so laying down was somewhat hard. I couldn't help but daydream about Carly...It was so long since I last saw her. Back then we were both still stealing things to get by... I remember the day she was arrested..That was the day I came to the DWMA. I couldn't help but sigh.

[Almaniania]

Lord Death
“Finally, the state of calm is now being threatened in Machu Picchu, Peru. We have detected large amounts of madness radiating from the region, and we have not discovered who or what is the cause of this.”

As I listened into the state of affairs, I quietly adjusted the pencils on my desk. They were not symmetrical enough for my tastes, and I needed them to be exactly symmetrical... or I have failed as a Death God!

“...SIR, ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION!?” I looked up and saw Sid with an annoyed look on his face.

“...BUT THE PENCILS! THEY AREN’T-”

“FORGET THE PENCILS DAMN IT!” Sid yelled with an annoyed look in his eye. I sighed and shook my head. He clearly doesn’t understand the finer points of symmetry... no matter. Maybe he will one day. For now though... I read over the reports and looked over South America with a confused look on my face. This is odd... there aren’t usually any problems in South America... save Venezuela, but Chavez never truly understood symmetry anyways. It was clear however, that this needed to be handled quickly to avoid any complications and avoid further work for the Death Scythes in the region. It is clear though, that there could be ties from the last group mission with Jake’s group and this problem.

“We will need speed for this.” I began. “It is imperative that this matter be handled as quickly as possible. We need someone to recon the area and search for an enemy base... and I know just who can do it.”

---

Alvino
I wasn't sure why we were sitting outside the Academy in the rain. It was slightly irritating to say the least. I couldn't read my book, couldn't take my notes, couldn't stud-

...Oh my god I'm such a nerd. I sighed and looked down in disappointment with myself. My god, I've spent all of last year and last summer just taking notes and reading. I sighed and laid back, and closed my eyes. I started to think of how this new team was going to work.

It was highly illogical at worst and unorthodox at best. Jake, a Meister that is usually good with melee weapons, has to learn how to used a ranged weapon in mere hours, before we go on our next mission. Needless to say, I was somewhat pissed off with the idea that we were going on another mission while Jake was still injured, but we were assured it was just recon work. Still... I have a feeling this will not end as well as they expect. Anyways, the fact of the matter is that it was not going to be easy balancing our wavelengths, and even more so living together... with Jake's little "problem" and the awkwardness of the entire matter... this is going to suck.

"Um... are you okay...?"

I opened my eyes and looked up at Marissa. I gave a simple nod and looked up at the sky.

"I don't fully understand why we're going out now." I began with a groan. I kept my voice as low as hers to not attract further unwanted attention. "Jake is still injured, and I don't know if it will go over too well... maybe it's just me though." I shrugged and then looked up in her eyes... and saw The Flash. Shit... she knew it.

"...Um... what's wrong Al?" She asked, clearly concerned at the moment. I hate it when I saw that flash in her eyes. She always could tell when I was hiding something, and that made the issue... very difficult. I had to lie. Even if she knew it, I had to lie.


"...Nothing! I promise, there's nothing wrong." I gave a neutral face to indicate that... but she knew better. I looked over at Jake quietly and sighed. Now was not the time to bring this up. We needed to focus... and I needed to observe him during this mission to check if my fears are unfounded... or spot on. If I was right, maybe I'll explain it to her later. If not... then I'm just being paranoid, per usual.

[Hetland 2]

Dora walked up to the gate Ryan following her as she had lead him back to the school, She'd begun to sing opera again, a section from, 'Die Walküre' choosing to forgo singing the cliched 'Ride of the Valkierie' in favour of another part of it. She finished the last verse as she stepped through the gate. "Well? Do you see Angus?"

[Mavorpen]

Ryan shook his head and replied, "I've only been out of the park for a few seconds. Gosh Dora." He smiled. "But no, I'd guess that he's already at school. He doesn't seem like the type that skips school like you. You're such a bad child." he said nodding. He let the gate close once Dora was out of the park and he began walking to the DWMA.

[Hetland 2]

Ryan shook his head and replied, "I've only been out of the park for a few seconds. Gosh Dora." He smiled. "But no, I'd guess that he's already at school. He doesn't seem like the type that skips school like you. You're such a bad child." he said nodding. He let the gate close once Dora was out of the park and he began walking to the DWMA.

Dora laughed. "Listen up, pretty boy, 'cause I'm only going to say this once." "I'm a fourth year student with 7 souls. If they could do anything that could help me at this point I'd go." She grumbled something rude to herself in German. She didn't like to be reminded that she skipped school. She sighed, "Sorry. I didn't mean to say something like that."

[Ameriganastan]

"You're the one who wanted to come here so bad, so I expected you to at least know where to go when we got here!"

Will and Angela were currently engaged in a shouting match, all the bags dropped back on the ground.

"I wanted to stay home, but no, you had to beg and plead, until I agreed so you'd shut up!"

"Well, forgive me for dragging you away from the thrill a minute life you had before I showed up! I'm sure all your friends must miss you. Oh, wait, you didn't have any!"

"If that's not the pot calling the kettle black. How many weapons did you have to ask before you came looking for me, huh?! Doesn't exactly sound like you were Ms. Social Butterfly yourself!"

They didn't quit yelling as they walked, eventually arriving at the front of the building.

Hey, napping guy, you mind giving Ms. Nitwit here a little help? I think she got us lost.

[Mavorpen]

Ryan grinned and pretended to be flattered. "You think I'm pretty?" he said with a gasp. "I would have never thought that."

[Hetland 2]

Ryan grinned and pretended to be flattered. "You think I'm pretty?" he said with a gasp. "I would have never thought that."

Dora pause shushing Ryan. She thought she heard a voice she recognized. A voice she had deliberately started skipping school to avoid. Well... that was the original reason anyways. The first Meister she'd achieved soul resonance with. Dora's vulgarities in German increased.

[Mavorpen]

Ryan yawned as they approached the DWMA. He still didn't understand why it was so symmetrical, nor did he think he ever would. For some reason, Dora seemed to become very anxious, and it was obvious she was very angry at something, evident by her tone of voice. He didn't tell her this, but Ryan had visited Germany before, and was yelled at by a strange woman. He understood the tone perfectly. He was interested to know what the problem was, but he figured would find out sooner or later and decided against it.

[Almaniania]

(For the sake of avoiding headaches, all dialogue in the italics is translated into English. However, it is officially in Spanish.)

The sway of the wind frightened me. In the distance, I heard gunshots... shouting... crying. They were coming closer. The shouting... it was a tongue I was not familiar with. But... some of the words sounded somewhat familiar to me... perhaps it was Latin? Yes... I heard Latin for some reason. The shrieks came closer. In the distance, I saw a fire. This entire place... it seems very familiar. Like a place that I used to know so well...

Wait. What was that? I turned suddenly and backed up slowly. I prepared for the worst... and got more. Suddenly, fires burned outwards, people running from the flames. Two men in fedoras and suits walked from it slowly, towards a child. One was taller and more skinny than the second guy. I stood there frozen in fear, unable to move.

"Ya shoulda kept ya mouth shut kid." The taller man said in Spanish. "Perhaps if ya did... this wouldn't have happened." The kid cried in pain, unable to get out of the vine he fell over.

"NO! Please stop!" He screamed in response. "I'm sorry! I didn't know! Honest! These people... they're all innocent." The shorter guy laughed and kicked the child in the stomach. Why can't I move? Why can't I help? What's wrong with me!?

"STOP THAT NOW!"

...The voice... it sounded... so familiar. I turned and saw it came from a small girl. The two men looked at each other and laughed. They turned to the little girl and the taller one shook his head.

"Aw... protecting ya little friend here? Yous made ya last mistake." He pulled out a pistol and shot her point blank in the head... and mere moments after, four things followed...

A child's scream of pain and anger... a flash of light... two men's shrieks of terror... and the sound of running. The kid was left behind as he cried for his mother, for his father, for someone...

But no one came... and no would ever come. And the boy would never smile again.

---

"Hey napping guy, you mind giving Ms. Nitwit here a little help? I think she got us lost."

My eyes snapped open in cold sweat. I shuddered and realized what had happened. In an instant, I snapped back to the cold, calculating bastard I was to be... and cloaked my terror behind eyes of a more neutral nature. I needed to hide that look... the one that tells someone there's definitely a problem. If I didn't... the rest of the people here might pry into what I dreamed.

"...I have a name you know. It isn't napping guy." I sat up and started to observe them. I quietly read the look in their eyes and started to form my opinions and strategy to handle them. I adjusted my glasses so the light would shine through, allowing me to see a tad bit better... but also for the effect I wanted. I wanted them to realize, I am not someone to be kicked around... ever again.

"Name's Alvino Ongora." I began, without standing up. I sighed and looked at Jake who was talking with Marissa. "So, where do you guys need to go exactly?"

[Ameriganastan]

"Hey napping guy, you mind giving Ms. Nitwit here a little help? I think she got us lost."

My eyes snapped open in cold sweat. I shuddered and realized what had happened. In an instant, I snapped back to the cold, calculating bastard I was to be... and cloaked my terror behind eyes of a more neutral nature. I needed to hide that look... the one that tells someone there's definitely a problem. If I didn't... the rest of the people here might pry into what I dreamed.

"...I have a name you know. It isn't napping guy." I sat up and started to observe them. I quietly read the look in their eyes and started to form my opinions and strategy to handle them. I adjusted my glasses so the light would shine through, allowing me to see a tad bit better... but also for the effect I wanted. I wanted them to realize, I am not someone to be kicked around... ever again.

"Name's Alvino Ongora." I began, without standing up. I sighed and looked at Jake who was talking with Marissa. "So, where do you guys need to go exactly?"

Angela shoved Will aside, and adjusted her hat.

"Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Ongora. I am Angela Argento, and my...associate..."

I'm her weapon...

She elbowed him in the ribs, and continued.

"As I was saying, me and my...weapon, Wilfred, are here to attend, enroll, whatever, at the DWMA, and I was wondering if there are any dorm rooms or such around here."

[Hetland 2]

Dora sighed, she realized to her horror that Alvin was with her former Meister as well, She threw her hands in the air and stomped forward swearing under her breath "Verdammt noch mal! Kann mein Glück noch schlimmer kommen? We didn't find Angus on our way back from the park, Al, then again you were on our way in." She was vaguely annoyed because her afternoon relaxation time had been disrupted.

[Ameriganastan]

Dora sighed, she realized to her horror that Alvin was with her former Meister as well, She threw her hands in the air and stomped forward swearing under her breath "Verdammt noch mal! Kann mein Glück noch schlimmer kommen? We didn't find Angus on our way back from the park, Al, then again you were on our way in." She was vaguely annoyed because her afternoon relaxation time had been disrupted.

Angela couldn't help but laugh when she realized who had just walked up.

"Well, if it isn't Little Miss Cumbersome. I can't believe they actually let you in here. Have you found a Mesiter yet, or are you still being dropped like the clunker you are by everyone?"

"You're one to talk..."

"Shut it, game freak."

[Hetland 2]

Dora sighed, she realized to her horror that Alvin was with her former Meister as well, She threw her hands in the air and stomped forward swearing under her breath "Verdammt noch mal! Kann mein Glück noch schlimmer kommen? We didn't find Angus on our way back from the park, Al, then again you were on our way in." She was vaguely annoyed because her afternoon relaxation time had been disrupted.

Angela couldn't help but laugh when she realized who had just walked up.

"Well, if it isn't Little Miss Cumbersome. I can't believe they actually let you in here. Have you found a Mesiter yet, or are you still being dropped like the clunker you are by everyone?"

"You're one to talk..."

"Shut it, game freak."

Dora grinned maliciously. "Well if it isn't Excalibur in human form." She noted Will behind her. "Wunderschöne. You must be her new weapon, yes? I say that because only a weapon would follow her around? Oh. Angelo... I was wondering, what with inflation what it is nowadays how much is this one's wages, or are you paying him in..." She paused to think before grinning mercilessly, "other ways." She stepped back grabbing Ryan's arm. "And I do have a Meister now. One who's way better than you'll ever be."

[Ameriganastan]

Dora grinned maliciously. "Well if it isn't Excalibur in human form." She noted Will behind her. "Wunderschöne. You must be her new weapon, yes? I say that because only a weapon would follow her around? Oh. Angelo... I was wondering, what with inflation what it is nowadays how much is this one's wages, or are you paying him in..." She paused to think before grinning mercilessly, "other ways." She stepped back grabbing Ryan's arm. "And I do have a Meister now. One who's way better than you'll ever be."

"You stuck up little...WILL!"

Will, who had produced a backup handheld from somewhere, didn't even look up.

"What? I'm kinda busy here..."

Angela could barely hide her quickly escalating anger.

"Get you beady eyes out of that game, and weapon up already!"

He simply sighed, and shut his game off.

"Just for the record Miss, no hard feelings. You actually seem like a nice person. But, you gotta stick by your partner...I suppose."

Stuffing it in his pocket, he shifted into the usual bright flash, covering Angela's wrist, and materializing as a wicked looking claw weapon.

"Come on, Rocket Girl. Show me what you and your little piece of arm candy can do."

[Almaniania]

...Oh shit. I didn't think this would happen... it was obvious that these two absolutely could not stand each other. From what I can see, there is definitely a conflict brewing between the two of them... but then again, this was a wonderful opportunity to further dispel any suspicions about how I woke up a bit earlier. I wrote down some notes and closed my small notepad. I then stood up and put the notepad in my pocket, out of sight, and out of mind. Right before a fight could possibly break out between them, I walked in between the two and held up my hands to halt them.

"Ladies, please stop fighting right outside the Academy." I began, adjusting my glasses and keeping a straight neutral face the entire time. "It is not a good idea for anyone to engage in conflict, especially since there are a few things to discuss. Oh... and if you don't... I'll make quite sure that either you will be slashed or shot in the face." Marissa stood up, walked over to be about two feet away, and nodded to indicate her supporting my decision. I sighed and grabbed one of the folders from Jake's hand (as he was kinda spaced out) and waved it.

"This," I started. "Is the new mission. The operation specs are basically to handle an enemy base in the town of Venice. Now... no one better think this is the time to relax and enjoy the city, because you guys have a job to do..." Suddenly, I shifted to look at Angela directly with a cold, calculating glare. "...And when I say you guys, you are taking the place of myself and Jake for this mission. We have a separate mission to handle elsewhere, and we will not be joining the rest of you as such."

[Hetland 2]

...Oh shit. I didn't think this would happen... it was obvious that these two absolutely could not stand each other. From what I can see, there is definitely a conflict brewing between the two of them... but then again, this was a wonderful opportunity to further dispel any suspicions about how I woke up a bit earlier. I wrote down some notes and closed my small notepad. I then stood up and put the notepad in my pocket, out of sight, and out of mind. Right before a fight could possibly break out between them, I walked in between the two and held up my hands to halt them.

"Ladies, please stop fighting right outside the Academy." I began, adjusting my glasses and keeping a straight neutral face the entire time. "It is not a good idea for anyone to engage in conflict, especially since there are a few things to discuss. Oh... and if you don't... I'll make quite sure that either you will be slashed or shot in the face." Marissa stood up, walked over to be about two feet away, and nodded to indicate her supporting my decision. I sighed and grabbed one of the folders from Jake's hand (as he was kinda spaced out) and waved it.

"This," I started. "Is the new mission. The operation specs are basically to handle an enemy base in the town of Venice. Now... no one better think this is the time to relax and enjoy the city, because you guys have a job to do..." Suddenly, I shifted to look at Angela directly with a cold, calculating glare. "...And when I say you guys, you are taking the place of myself and Jake for this mission. We have a separate mission to handle elsewhere, and we will not be joining the rest of you as such."

Dora brushed her hair back and put on a small pair of reading glasses she kept in her breast pocket as she grabbed the folder and flipped through it. "Venice. I've always wanted to go there. Maybe I'll buy a glass animal for the nest, huh, Ryan, mein partner. What will we do? Seems like there might be a nice cluster of souls there. Shall we go root them out?" She paused for a second before it clicked in her head what he meant. She grabbed him by his shirt and snarled at him, forgetting to switch back into english, "Was zum Teufel soll das heißen wir mit dieser Hündin arbeiten? Haben Sie mich verarschen?"

[Ameriganastan]

...Oh shit. I didn't think this would happen... it was obvious that these two absolutely could not stand each other. From what I can see, there is definitely a conflict brewing between the two of them... but then again, this was a wonderful opportunity to further dispel any suspicions about how I woke up a bit earlier. I wrote down some notes and closed my small notepad. I then stood up and put the notepad in my pocket, out of sight, and out of mind. Right before a fight could possibly break out between them, I walked in between the two and held up my hands to halt them.

"Ladies, please stop fighting right outside the Academy." I began, adjusting my glasses and keeping a straight neutral face the entire time. "It is not a good idea for anyone to engage in conflict, especially since there are a few things to discuss. Oh... and if you don't... I'll make quite sure that either you will be slashed or shot in the face." Marissa stood up, walked over to be about two feet away, and nodded to indicate her supporting my decision. I sighed and grabbed one of the folders from Jake's hand (as he was kinda spaced out) and waved it.

"This," I started. "Is the new mission. The operation specs are basically to handle an enemy base in the town of Venice. Now... no one better think this is the time to relax and enjoy the city, because you guys have a job to do..." Suddenly, I shifted to look at Angela directly with a cold, calculating glare. "...And when I say you guys, you are taking the place of myself and Jake for this mission. We have a separate mission to handle elsewhere, and we will not be joining the rest of you as such."

Angela gritted her teeth, and sighed.

"Fine."

She dropped her fighting stance, and Will reappeared in human shape.

"Rather than mop the floor with the dropped rocket here, I'll just show her up on this mission. Show her pretty boy Meister here how it's really done. Will, grab the bags."

She shoved by Alvin, walking inside as Will grabbed the baggage, stopping for a moment.

"That little spell aside, nice to meet you."

He looked to make sure she was out of earshot.

"If it's not too much to ask, keep making her angry like that. Her being pissed makes getting drug here worth it."

He smiled and quickly followed behind Angela.

[Mavorpen]

Ryan had been silent through the skirmish between Dora and Angela for a reason: he didn't really care. He didn't think the fight would be worth it. At the mention of Venice, he cringed. "Ugh, Italy. I can't stand that place." He shrugged. "But if it gets us some more souls, it's fine I guess." He then sighed. "What is it with people calling me pretty boy...?"

[Hetland 2]

...Oh shit. I didn't think this would happen... it was obvious that these two absolutely could not stand each other. From what I can see, there is definitely a conflict brewing between the two of them... but then again, this was a wonderful opportunity to further dispel any suspicions about how I woke up a bit earlier. I wrote down some notes and closed my small notepad. I then stood up and put the notepad in my pocket, out of sight, and out of mind. Right before a fight could possibly break out between them, I walked in between the two and held up my hands to halt them.

"Ladies, please stop fighting right outside the Academy." I began, adjusting my glasses and keeping a straight neutral face the entire time. "It is not a good idea for anyone to engage in conflict, especially since there are a few things to discuss. Oh... and if you don't... I'll make quite sure that either you will be slashed or shot in the face." Marissa stood up, walked over to be about two feet away, and nodded to indicate her supporting my decision. I sighed and grabbed one of the folders from Jake's hand (as he was kinda spaced out) and waved it.

"This," I started. "Is the new mission. The operation specs are basically to handle an enemy base in the town of Venice. Now... no one better think this is the time to relax and enjoy the city, because you guys have a job to do..." Suddenly, I shifted to look at Angela directly with a cold, calculating glare. "...And when I say you guys, you are taking the place of myself and Jake for this mission. We have a separate mission to handle elsewhere, and we will not be joining the rest of you as such."

Angela gritted her teeth, and sighed.

"Fine."

She dropped her fighting stance, and Will reappeared in human shape.

"Rather than mop the floor with the dropped rocket here, I'll just show her up on this mission. Show her pretty boy Meister here how it's really done. Will, grab the bags."

She shoved by Alvin, walking inside as Will grabbed the baggage, stopping for a moment.

"That little spell aside, nice to meet you."

He looked to make sure she was out of earshot.

"If it's not too much to ask, keep making her angry like that. Her being pissed makes getting drug here worth it."

He smiled and quickly followed behind Angela.

Dora sighed and let go of Al's shirt, "Sorry. I shouldn't have said those things..." She laughed as Angela's weapon made his parting remarks. "I'd be my pleasure." She called after him, "By the way, my name's Dora. Like the artillery piece." She turned to Ryan and grabbed onto his arm, her mood maliciously pleasant. "Its cause you are a pretty boy." She patted him on the head, jokingly comforting him, "Don't worry. Just because you're a pretty boy doesn't mean I won't forbid you from doing anything fun where you might injure your pretty little face." Dora laughed again, this time it was a happy laugh not one bogged down by irritation.