Darkness Falls: Falling Ash

Chapter 2 First Step

'...What the hell are we doing?'

Nine thought to herself, her steel grey eye's locked onto the academy. She saw group's of kids roaming the ground's, chatting about their usual business's of the day. Her hand rested upon her rapier, Starlight. She had named it for number of reason's, and she kept most of them a secret.

"...Beautiful, isn't it?"

A voice willed with ice made her jump. She turned her gaze, finding a silver haired boy, with silver eye's walked forward. The two sword's on his back showed that he was a Dual Wielder. There were only few in existence, due to the fact that holding two sword's stopped anyone from using their magic abilities, as well as their sword abilities.

Nine realized this countless of time's when she had tried it. But, for the boy, he had proven that notion wrong more than several time's. "Zero... What's going on? You haven't told me anything since we arrived here."

"...Master wants us to cause... some mischief."

"You mean...?"

"Yes, we are going to... disarray this academy for some time."

The way he said this, echoed through her mind, instantly shaking her very core. If what Zero was telling her was true, a single thought jabbed into her, like a sharp thorn. '...Death will surely follow...!' A cold chill hit her spine and sunk into her bones. The death of many would stain her hands, adding more horrible memories that will never go away. "...What's wrong, sister? Are you afraid?"

Nine heard him ask, his voice was rather cold, but hinting a sneer. She focused her attention

with a scowl.

"This isn't good at all, Zero! We are killing children!"

"...It doesn't matter, it's our task, we are servants to the Order."

"...But... but we're kids, just like them! What is wrong with you, we aren't murderer's!"

She shouted this in a angered tone, a bead of sweat dripped down her face. Though Zero didn't reply, he turned away, muttering "We leave in twenty five minutes". Nine didn't answer him, she watched him leave her, disappearing into the undergrowth. She let out a long sigh, and returned her gaze towards the large academy. Her gaze shifted amongst the large crowds that roamed the grounds, chattering. Her eyes continued to move, until they stopped on a dark haired boy with his friends moving towards the main gates.

Her master mentioned a dark haired boy with violet eye's killing his predecessor, Syrus Otinashi. She never met the assassin, she had only heard stories that would send a chill down a little kids spine. And when he died, the master had a wide grin, as if he was happy about it. Now seeing the boy from a distance, his body size was a Linear, though from the strength of his attacks proved otherwise.

Nine thought of if Zero and this boy would meet, there would a stalemate during their duel.

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The light breeze hit the back of Raven's neck, sending a slight chill down his spine. Though it was summer, he could still feel the bitter feel of winter when it was there, along with minor set back it left upon Aria. '...Though the heat from the sun feels good, and the green leaves are a big sign that summer is here.' He thought this as he helped Dawn, who held a light tanned whicker basket. He helped her over a fallen log, where she muttered "Thank you", and followed the old trail to The Great Willow.

"...Ha. We're almost there guys."

Raven called out to Angel, Yuki, Shin, Neko, and Rei, who had seemed to struggle behind. The blonde didn't cry in compliant, she remained silent. He watched her swing her legs over the fallen log, making a slight sound as she landed on the ground with a slight *thud* sound. Behind her, the valets grumbled and complained about the destination of choice for the picnic they always have during the summer.