Dante Kudo, Knight Apprentice to First Rank Daisuke has finally made it passed the training stage, and will be partaking in the Entrance Exam where many will attempt to pass and become official Knights of the Order. The young male has had the privilege of being taught by a notoriously powerful veteran and given certain knowledge that not many others will have in mind. Though his first challenge seems to be... getting over his Fanboying.
"This place is crazy!..Look at that! And what is THAT?!! Is that a Robot?..a police bot? A bot police?! Aw man kids at the village won't believe this!" The shocked voice echoed very loudly, his Aqua colored eyes we're wide but sparkling in awe as he was practically glued to the window of the chopper; it was flying overhead the zooming over the high buildings "I've only ever seen pictures on the Net. But this is way more than I thought! I mean...you've got flying motorcycles! MOTORCYCLES!...why did we live in that small place with no technology like this?!"
Truly Titan City was one of the few Wonder's of the Human realm, a Technological Metropolis. To show off the Power of Human Advancement, it's serenely blue skyline simply matched its sleek cyberspace like aesthetic. The citizens and clothing we're certainly way different than any village from the south. This was any Apprentice's dream to see something so Nearly perfect.
The black haired older man, was comforting a headache since Dante's outbursts we're so abrupt "Dante...would you calm down? If the pilot gets a migraine and crashes because of your shouting. I'll definitely send you home" Daisuke shook his head as he raised his eyebrow at the question before nodding "I'll explain it too you briefly. Remember when I said Mana is the Narural Energy of the World and Mankind....though Humanity was adept at mastering and honing the energy we are also the only species to actually utilize it and integrate it with our technology. Mana is the driving force behind all of our advancement. Due to this..many of the purer species that used Mana more for practical terms look at us as Blasphemers...but only major cities have the most advancement. It wasn't until recently the High Council ordered to have technology more integrated in even smaller clusters so that all of our society could benefit...in a couple years, your home village of Eden..will resemble this very city"
"Hey!! Look that's a Corn Tank!....it's ginormous!!!!..." Dante said getting off track as he pointed at a Giant Dome perched on top of a building "Viejo! The city really is like a village too!-"
"What are you Smoking!..thats not a Corn Tank! It's a Water Tower!.." Daisuke's eyebrow twitched at his sudden change in subjects this small exchange even made the soldiers chuckle and laugh softly causing the Veteran to clear his throat to compose himself as his Nephew titled his head feeling rather dumb.
"Haha...Right. My bad, guess I don't anything about these places at all...but I get it! It's not like everything can be done at the same time. Damn! I wish I would've grown up to see home like this..." Dante was practically ready to squeal at this High Tech Cyber like City "So this is...Titan. Capitol of the Human Realm. It's gotta be the most beautiful city if it's the Capitol! Oi! Is that what I think it is?..." the young apprentice turned his view as the Helicopter began to slow down, making rounds beside an extremely large Arena like facility with hundreds of citizens crowded around it "Why are all these people here?.. to watch a Game?"
"No Kid, their here to watch this year's candidates for Knighthood..." Daisuke replied as his arms we're crossed; his demeanor wasn't as laid back when he was at Eden but more professional and before long the Chopper finally landed at a helipad not to far from the Entrance "Wait? W-what?!....their going to be watching us?!..."
"The Order has been clouded with a Past of being too Secretive so the Council has ordered our leaders to find ways for citizens to feel more connected. The Idea was brought forward by our Director. What better way to connect to the people then letting them see the New Blood that will be protecting their Nation in action?..it's become a bit of huge event" The Veteran Knight stood up as the Helicopter's door opened "come on. Let's get a move on before Paparazzi swarm you...we are a bit late after all"
"U-Umm..can't we just wait? You know for the crowd to be gone?....I think my hearts going to jump out of my chest.." Dante said as he breathed nervously, his hands actually trembled making Daisuke raise his eyebrow 'Thats right! Dante's from a small town. He's never been to the inner city. He's not only nervous about the Exam but about actually being here..' he thought before sighing "Come on! Swallow your embarrassment and let's go! Your not going to be a wimp now are you?"
"S-shut up! Just cause of that I'm not going!" Dante turned his head stubbornly, making his uncle practically have steam come out of his ears "Let's. Go. We don't have time for this.."
"No! I ain't going!...shut your hole viejo!.." the white haired male replied not even looking at him, Daisuke pinched the bridge of his nose as he pointed at the soldiers within the helicopter "you four. Escort our Candidate...use force if necessary"
"F-force?!...what are you! E-eh?! Get off me! Get your PAWS off of ME!" Within an instant of Daisuke giving the order the four soldiers having flown out there with the duo, had picked Dante up heaving him up over their shoulders each one for a Leg and Arm "H-hey! This isn't funny! Stranger Danger! STRANGER DANGER!"
The Veteran Knight just chuckled at the sight of his Nephew being carried against his will off the Helicopter and down the Walkway toward the Facilities entrance; he followed along looking at his surroundings their was a crowd but security was doing a good job at keeping them away "Things we're running so smoothly! Then you had to be a big baby! Take him to where the others are!..I'm going to head up to the Observatory. and Dante! Don't do anything stupid.."
"What?! Hey! Viejo! Don't let em take me like this!! Yo! Viejo!! You here me!!!" Dante comically struggled for several minutes but eventually he paused and goosebumps went through his body, he looked around and they we're already in the building walking down a long corridor 'I never realized just how amazing all of this?...looks. like I'm gonna be meeting the Competition soon...and-...' he stopped thinking and yelled annoyed "would you guys let me down? I'll walk from here Yah know!"
"Sorry, Daisuke-sama gave the order! We have to obey.." One of them spoke strictly, as the quadruple holders stopped in front of a doorway and then let him down softly, while he dusted himself off embarrassed at being escorted in such a manner they bowed respectfully and walked the opposite direction "The Candidates are to meet behind those doors. Good luck...Dante-sama.."
"H-huh?...okay..." Dante sighed looking himself over briefly and fixing himself up not wanting too look like a fool 'Remember what Daisuke said...some people Will do anything to pass...I Better look professional' he thought grabbing hold of the door handle and opening it slowly, the light's hit his eyes as he adjusted his vision he couldn't help but stand frozen once he entered the room. It was Grand, even reminded him of a lobby; their was a water barrel with hundreds of glasses next too it. Chairs everywhere, and of course crowded.
Dozens of people are here, all candidates from different backgrounds and they all looked extra tough. He suddenly felt himself shrinking at all the dominant presences around the Room as he walked about closely looking at everyone around 'these people look so-....I can feel it, they all have really strong Mana...' his thoughts we're less than motivating to say the least, clearly he felt like an outcast nobody even noticed he entered the room not even a single greeting. Though he did notice some disdained stares from other competitors he didn't pay any mind to them.
"My, my...you truly are a Beauty to behold..." an extremely swaggered out male voice spoke smoothly, following a mass squeal of girls. The White haired Apprentice stopped walking through the room looking for a place to stand and glanced over. Their was this..Guy with spiky brown hair and matching eyes, skin was a bit tan but fairly well kept. His entire demeanor screamed confidence and charm, as he winked could almost see a fictional heart appear "that guys so cool...he's got girls falling at his feet. He probably doesn't even know any of them"
"A-ano....I saw you walk in. You look L-lost..but!-.." Yet again, another voice interrupted Dante's thoughts this one was more Timid and fearful. "G-Gomen'nasai...if I bothered you. I-it's just your S-standing on my-....c-could you please?-."
Dante brought his attention to this Other Candidate in front of him, raising his eyebrow at his shyness he just stared at the guy taking in his appearance. Shoulder Length Black Hair like the Night Sky, Blue eyes that reflected the heart of Oceans and a timid ness that would calm any storm before long as he continued to analyze him, he felt a crunching under his foot the Apprentice looked down and chuckled nervously "O-oh! That's what you meant. Sorry about that...here." Lifting his boot and then picking up the paper he handed it over calmly "Sorry again. I just got caught up in the moment. Can I ask what are we all waiting for?.."
"A-ah!...you don't know. You did arrive a little late...." The black haired male let out a breathe of relief, as he relaxed seemed as if he expected to get yelled at but that's wasn't the case "We we're instructed to stay in this room until called to enter the Exam Field...W-we we're just waiting on the last Candidate to show up. Looks like that's you...Um...My name is...C-Cole...Cole Young..born and raised in Titan"
"Nice to meet Yah! I'm Dante. Dante Kudo...from Eden Village.." Dante introduced himself gleefully as he was relieved somebody actually spoke to him; it made this uncomfortable feeling of being an outsider better. "Your a bit of a scaredy cat aren't you?...what's a guy like you taking this exam for?..."
"W-well..Y-you....they made a mistake. I signed up for the Soldier exam...so I could do maybe security or something but..A-ano...I slipped and my application went into the wrong slot. They came for me...I-I tried to explain b-but they wouldn't listen. So now I'm here..." Cole explained his debacle, he was embarrassed that due to his clumsiness he ended up in this mess and was actually hoping someone would notice the wrong application and pull him out but it didn't happen.
The White haired male stood there shocked at what he was just told, In fact there was no way he could believe it. "I-I trained years to get ready for this moment. Years!..and you...you got in by accident! You weren't even trying that's just...that's just!-.....pfft....Ahahahaha! Dude that's Gold!...comedy gold! Haha!" Dante just bursted out into laughter completely caught off guard by Cole's situation; he laughed so hard a tear fell from his eye "Gomen'nasai Cole! I'm not laughing at you! It's just...so funny. Hahaha!"
"OI!!!!....quit your yapping!....bunch of clowns!..." an infuriated towering male marched over with several others behind him; eyes filled with anger and malice as he glared at the duo specifically Dante "Your the one they made us wait for! This scrawny little guy!..that's just rich. First you hold us up...and now you're laughing obnoxiously. I'll gladly knock some sense into you for stopping my progression as a Knight! And you!...little shit. You we're trembling in the corner earlier now your getting Buddy Buddy with this pathetic excuse of competition.." this Man was taller than almost anyone, and his build was muscle bound and a giant battle axe strapped to his back clearly, an abnormally strong contestant; feral blonde hair and wildly amber eyes glaring at them menacingly.
His sudden outburst caused most of the Candidates to stop what they we're doing and stand in silence, causing a scene that took everyone's attention 'that's Regis the Ogre Killer. Oh man..those guys are screwed..' we're among the whispers being spread.
"G-gomen!...Gomen'nasai! W-we're not friends! I was just explaining to him what was-..." Cole bowed in an apologetic manner, while Dante's back was still turned to the large warrior "P-please. We won't cause a ruckus-.." he was beet red in embarrassment, seriously all this time and when he finally decides to talk too someone they stand out the most.
"Ugh....you really are a Wimp..." Dante commented at Cole's actions finally turning around, glancing at The shy male and then finally looking up at the Angered Warrior "you got a problem. I suggest you say it to my face...I just walked in here. Cole was helping me get my bearings. But don't insult him because you've got your parties in a bunch. If it's me your angry with..then bust a move. I'm willing to kick your ass before the exam begins....Regis the Ogre Killer. You look more like an Ogre rather than the one that kills them...Idiot"
"What did you Say?!!!!...I'll put you down like the dog you are?!...." Regis grabbed the hilt of his battle Axe as some of his Malicious Mana slipped out clashing with Dante's Blue Pure Aura as they stared each other down 'Great! Not even a couple minutes in. And I'm already in trouble with this big chump!...better take care of this quick-...'
"Now, now...Regis-san...no reason for such hostility..." The Swagged out guy that was surrounded by girls, walked over stepping between them trying to use his charm to calm them down. You could hear the bleeding hearts of Fangirls ready to burst at the seems from his words "the Exam's haven't started quite yet...just save your anger for it. You don't want to get disqualified do you?"
"SILENCE!!!!...." Finally a Woman yelled making everyone freeze from the sheer dominance in her voice, she was rather tall though not as much as Regis but clearly taller than Dante, her Aura was Demanding. Fire and Blazed it commanded respect, long blonde hair down her back; their was lightning crackling around her as she walked and glared daggers at all of them "you wish to fight! You will do so when the Exam calls for it!! But you will NOT get us all in trouble over your childish games! Am I Clear!"
Regis whom seemed to be the most anger prone one, even he backed down letting go of his battle Axe and stepping back with a scoff "I don't care If Yuma defends you....but I'm not foolish enough to get on 'her' bad side...I'll see you out there. Little Snow Rabbit..." with that he walked off with his group of misfits toward the other side of the room.
Dante let out a huge breathe of relief, rubbing the back of neck "Pheww...for a second! I thought I was going to get killed!...that guys crazy strong!"
"E-Eh?!!!!" Cole and the Swagger boy Regis called 'Yuma' practically anime fell, as the Brown haired male facepalmed "You talked back to Regis! Didn't know who he was! And didn't even think you'd win!...are you Crazy!!!"
"Ahahahahaha!....sorry! I'm not from around here...clearly. So I don't know anyone that's from this City..." The Young apprentice stuck out his hand, so that Yuma could shake "Sorry for causing you trouble there. You didn't have to step in..but you did"
"Oh, can it teme. I didn't do it for you. I did it because the Ladies would've wanted me too...next Time Regis gets mad. your on your own...Call me Yuma though. It's what the girls like to hear. See you out there..Weirdo" Yuma chuckled walking off too quarrel his fan club once again, Cole looked down feeling terrible that he didn't stick up for himself but before he could even apologize he was silenced by Dante "Don't even say it. Sorry's don't mean squat when you say it to many times...just. Try not to be such a wimp. Okay?..."
"H-hai!..." Cole nodded in his mind he made the decision, if this Exam was going to happen theirs one guy he'd want to stick with; it's the weird village boy from out of town. Though he couldn't help but see Dante's Line of sight staring intrigued at the back of the Larger Woman that stopped the whole thing from blowing out of Proportion "A-ah..that is Lady Narukami. Lightning Empress...her families one of the most well known Warrior clans here...S-she's not one to be messed with.."
"Huh?...Noted-..she's...beauti-.." Dante stopped immediately as he felt a shift in the air, eyes widening 'what is that?..this Mana! I've never felt anything like it. It's not dangerously strong but...prominent without being leaked out...' time seemed to slow down, as his Aqua eyes caught the glimpse of a Hooded Girl walking by him, the hoodie she wore was mainly black with royal purple trimmings. he could barely see her face but her body type was definitely female, their seemed to be strands of Blood Red hair sticking out from under her Hoodie and he couldn't help but watch her as she walked off not even given them a side glance. 'It's like...the wind was following her. Protecting her...her Mana. Was drawing it that way...'
"A-ano...Dante?....are you okay?..." Cole asked curiously watching his seemingly new and strange comrade frozen in awe but it wasn't at Lady Narukami; he really didn't see who he was looking at as the crowd around them began to move making the White haired Apprentice lose sight of her; he just couldn't help himself as he smiled softly and then his smile slowly became a Smirk "Heh. Yeah I'm cool...this Exam....
Just became a whole lot more interesting..."