"Myrei. You know your task. Gather 20 of your best men and slaughter the remaining mutts." the cloaked figure seethed in between clenched teeth. Myrei shuddered at his tone.
He nodded and immediatly swarmed his ranks. "Rew, Yikota, Mawl..." he stated 20 names. Each face looking up at him; a darkened glare running across their faces. "It is time. Silvie will be there. She will be the only experienced one. The foolish 'warrior' is but a child...and she will lead the remaining creatures to their destructions. The very ones she was supposed to protect." he watched the faces of his ranks sneer heartlessly at his words. He rose a hand to silence their chatter. "we go. Master has commanded me to slaughter even the innocents. WE slaughter the innocents." at these words the men jumped to their feet; fingers clenched around weapons of the strongest steel. A wicked grin crossed Myrei's face and he motioned for his selected warriors to follow him to the mortal realm.
The group of 21 emerged from the east wing's portal. This portal was known as the Reverand... it only allowed exit from his world; to return he must travel thousands of miles north. He and his ranks stalk through the large forest that surrounded Reverand; their feet clanged simutaniously on the rotted earth of the wood. The undergrowth nipped at their armored legs. Despite the heavy protection...the armor was as light as a feather, and it allowed fluid motion; even enhanced strength. For hours they seemed to trudge...but it was but minutes in the human's world. They arrived on a road. A road that winded through the terrain. The group didnt speak. It was silent. They would carry out their task and return home with the heads of their foes. They traveled on the pavement...making one last turn and emerging across the street from the campas.s of the high school he and his ranks must destroy. He senced his group's excitement. Fire erupted from his fingertips in a light spray. He heard Rew cracking the earth in which they walked...hiding their footprints. Mawl and Yikota absorbed the liquid from the air...freezing it silently and stocking the newly aquired daggers into their pouches. Myrei traveled through the fields of the high school's campas... leading his ranks up the broad stone steps of the mortal school.
The principle stared out the window of his office. His eyes resting on a group of around 20 young men that climbed the steps. His eyes squinted through the uncleaned windows... "What the hell...?" he questioned, emerging from his office and coming to the front window, coming out of the office and standing in the lobby...waiting for the newcomers.
Rew shoved the doors open with a loud bang. He came into the building... his 'friends' at his heels. He glared toward the man who was awaiting them. "Who be you?" he questioned in an intimidating growl. He watched the man squrim.
"A pleasure to meet you. I am the principle at Cambrain high. May I ask who you are?"
Rew glanced at Mawl and Myrei. Mawl came foward and gripped the neck of the man, raising his fist, the man's body dangling in the air. Mawl spoke in a sour tone..."There is a girl named Leigh. Silvie Leigh. WHERE is she. And where are the other mysts?" he snarled in a sickly and frightening tone.
The principle clutched his neck, his face turning bright red under the man's grip. "S-Silvie Leigh...and w-what? M-M-Mysts? I am unaware..." he choked under the pressure. His shattered knee burning.
Mawl hissed darkly...throwing the man to the far wall. "WHERE." he snarled again...his eyes burning with fury. He was about to come foward when Myrei spoke..."He is mortal. He does not know of the mysts. Or their properties." he stated in ac ool tone. Mawl nodded and lowered his fists. Yikota came foward. Yikota was gifted... he could briefly get a feel of the mood and thoughts of selected prey. His ability was useless against an experienced myst however. he gazed into the mortal's eyes..."He knows nothing." he reported in a halfhearted tone.
The principle swallowed hard... his eyes widened in fear..."K-Know what?" he choked.
"If he knows nothing. He is of no use to us." a zine named Weil sneered. Mawl glanced at Myrei...who nodded. Mawl came foward; drawing a steel blade from his belt and thrusting it into the chest of the mortal 'principle' He watched the puddle of deep crimson form about his limp body...the fabrics of his suit dying the same color. He twisted the blade until he heard the bones of the man's chest snap. And he left the blade in his body.
The guidance woman named Serah saw the whole action... she crawled on the floor, grabbing the microphone from the front desk.
"INTRUDERS ARE IN THE BUILDING. AS OF 11:45 PM, CAMBRIAN HIGH IS NOW IN LOCKDOWN. ALL STUDENTS REPORT TO THE SAFTEST LOCATION IN YOUR HOMEROOM."
Myrei released a dark hiss and glanced at Mawl... who rose to his feet, smashing the window of the office and stalking in. The shriek of Serah rang...and then all was silent. He remerged. "We must get the 'students' into ONE location." he spat. Myrei nodded pondering the thought. Rew spoke..."The gymnasium. Gather all the students there. We will have to drag them there by force..." he suggested, his eyes closed in deep thought. A soldeir named Que looked towards Yikota..."What about Silvie? and the other mysts?" Yikota shook his head..."I can get no reading on her or their locations. Rew is correct. Getting all students in a large group will guarentee termination." All eyes went to Myrei, who was snickering evilly. "I agree. First...we wait. Wait for all students to report to the rooms."
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Levi's eyes widened...his eyes darted to his friends..."Lockdown?" he choked. But it was to late... the teachers ran to the cafeteria. They spoke with a struggled calmness..."All students; please go directly to your homerooms. And await farther instruction!" they called. For once. The cafeteria was silent. And students rose... some in tears. And they followed directions.