Riley, Lincoln, Niklaus, Kai and Louis are sent falling from the sky at an abnormal speed. Kai who was quick to react swiftly called forth his demon wings and caught Riley in his arms.
Unfortunately Niklaus, Louis and Lincoln all crashed landed to the ground with great force. Kai safely landed and his demon wings surrounded Riley protectively.
"Where are we?" Kai said looking around only to see eyes staring back.
"Ouch! Ouch! That hurts get off Niklaus" Louis complained to the demon that landed right on top of him.
"How about you both get off me" Lincoln said angrily.
"Shh! Shut up for a minute and look around you idiots" Niklaus scolded.
In front of them stood a dark and majestic building that could only be made for royals as it towered over them like a mountain. But that wasn't all, multiple pair of eyes were staring at them and what shocked them the most was their attire.
Staring at them were demons in uniforms that wore the same crest as their demon school DarkFall that had been destroyed only moments ago.
"Just where the heck are we?" Louis asked.
"That crest it's a dark moon just like ours but the uniform is a different design and a darker color its a navy blue while ours is light blue. Who are they and why are they wearing our crest?" Kai glared at them.
"They seem to be students and judging from the building I'm guessing this is their school" Lincoln said.
"Hey! You five right there what do you think your doing? Causing such a ruckus on the school grounds and why are you dressed in such a ridiculous attire that is not at all how our uniform is supposed to look like" someone said walking from the small crowd of students that had gathered around them.
"It's clear your all freshmen but that is no excuse. Get up and come with me before you embarrass yourselves or this school any further" he said scolding the younger demons and when he noticed their frozen and confused state he shouted, "Now!"
As if compelled by his voice and the strong aura that emitted this stranger they all got up and followed the demon into the imposing school. Once inside they were led down many hallways.
The demon abruptly stopped and turned to them "tell me your names my little juniors" he said eyeing each one.
"I'm Louis"
"Niklaus"
"Kai"
"Lincoln"
"Riley" his eyes lingered on Riley for quite some time before he looked away.
"My name is Jasper and as you will soon find out I am your senior and the person in charge of the first years this year. Now, go change" Jasper said pointing to a door up ahead.
The boys didn't make a move at first but after seeing Jasper narrowing his eyes as if daring them to defy him they all scurried away.
Upon entering through the door they realized it was like a small closet filled with the dark navy blue uniform that the students here wore.
"I guess we should change.." Louis said.
"It would do us good to blend in and figure out more about this place" Niklaus said.
"Oh yeah, we're in another dimension I forgot that little detail" Louis sarcastically remarked.
"Why does this school wear the crest of DarkFall that's our school?" Kai asked.
"Again. We are in another dimension Kai so from here on out we really shouldn't let anything take us by surprise" Louis told his younger brother.
"Has anyone ever travel to another dimension before?" Riley curiously asked.
"No"
"Absolutely not"
"No"
"Definitely not"
Came their instant replies. In a way Riley was the only one that had ever traveled such long distance as he was transported from the human world to the demon world.
"What is taking you juniors so long!" Jasper shouted.
The boys immediately stiffened then hurriedly changed into well fitted uniforms. They all walked out at the same time.
"Now that your properly attired for school follow me" Jasper said.
He led them to a grand hall and many demon students were all standing around with a mixture of expressions, some eager, anxious and fearful.
"Welcome to the first years orientation hall. Line up and keep quiet" Jasper ordered.
After finding a comfortable spot they all fell in line with the others. Soon enough the creak of huge double doors could be heard and every demon fell silent.
In walked three demons whose very presence brought a level of pressure Riley and the others had never before witness.
'What is this Percival? I feel suffocated' Riley asked the voice in his head he had come to trust.
'This is their pressure the immense pressure you feel right now is because of their high ranks. Ranks is something used to determine a demons strength and the higher you level up the more pressure you exert.' He said.
'Is it always going to be like this whenever they're around?' Riley asked trying hard to keep himself from falling.
Everyone else was either unconscious on the floor or had long dropped to the floor curled in a ball and restlessly moving around.
Even Lincoln, Niklaus, Louis and Kai were on their knees with hands holding their heads as if it were to explode.
'No, your pressure is released only if it is your desire to do so or in some cases extreme anger can cause you to lose control and your pressure rages out in a much more violent manner' Percival said.
'So there're doing this purposefully' Riley said.
'Yes I believe it is a show of power, a way to introduce themselves to the first years present, however, they aren't even using half their real strength' Percival said.
'They're even stronger than this? Huh..they must be monsters' Riley commented.
'I agree but nevertheless I think they underestimate my little one and I don't quite like that' Percival said as Riley could feel his anger.
'Hmm then I think we should also introduce ourselves, shouldn't we? It's only common courtesy' a small smile played on Riley's lips as he stared at the three demons that still stood in their positions unmoving and with uncaring eyes.
Percival who observed this little one couldn't help but be fond of him.
'I'll teach you how to block their pressure by using your own as a protective cloak' Percival said. 'First I need you to find me in the doors of your mind and unlock the room that conceals me.'
Riley envisioned himself in his subconscious mind and wandered around until he found the door he was looking for. He unlocked it and soon he came face to face with a handsome older demon with hair and eyes of the richest golden color.
'You found me little one' Percival said as he swiftly moved behind Riley and embraced him.
'Relax into me little one and let my power surround you' he said as he bent over to kiss my forehead.
Once all tenseness left my body I could feel myself being warmly surrounded by a bright golden-red cloak that covered my body.
I reopened my eyes as the subconscious image of myself and Percival faded and he returned to the room he was in before but this time it was kept open.
I was no longer affected by their pressure at all. I went closer to Niklaus and Lincoln and as if I was sharing my power with them my cloak wrapped them in its embrace and they were standing by my side in seconds. I did the same for Kai and Louis.
"They're looking this way" Niklaus said and Riley turned in their direction. The three that were standing uncaring before now held curiosity in their eyes, all but one who was still not impressed.
'Percival can I challenge his pressure with my own?' I asked looking directly at the one with those bored black eyes and long black hair.
'Yes' his reply was instant.
I closed my eyes and focused, it wasn't long after I felt immense power flowing throughout my body and I willed it out. I could feel it fiercely pushing back against their own power like a flame wanting to devour.
I reopened my eyes and within the blink of an eye the one whose attention I wanted was in front of me his black eyes piercing through my red ruby ones.
"Ohh is this a challenge? And do you think I'll lose to a child?" He asked.
"Well I don't plan on losing either elder demon and one of us has to" Riley said sweetly his smile as beautiful as ever. His whole appearance was enchanting.
The demon he referred to as elder demon was by no means old in appearance, in fact, some could say he was absolute beauty in perfection.
Without warning he reached out and squeezed Riley's cheeks harshly. Riley's cheeks were now a stinging red.
"Why did you do that?!" Riley yelled at the demon whose face held no expression.
Tears slipped out Riley's eyes as he started feeling the sting in his cheeks.
Upon seeing those tears the demon couldn't help the slight tug of his lips.
'How cute' he thought as he stared at the childish pout on Riley's face.
He was at first unwilling to make an appearance but after seeing this daring child not only withstanding their pressure but also challenge him, his interest was sparked.
He couldn't resist it anymore as he reached out to pinch this child's cheeks again but Riley slapped away his hand with a glare.
With a smirk he reached out again but faster this time. He was impressed when Riley was able to dodge it.
Once again he tried, each time upping his pace. It was like he was testing the limits of this child's speed and reaction time. He was not disappointed.
"Tell me little one, what is your name?" He asked, no doubt surprising the two behind him that had entered the hall with him. For him to take interest in someone was a rarity the two had yet to witness.
"Why should I tell you! You haven't introduced yourself at all and I think your a big meanie" Riley said stubbornly.
"My name is Kyle and I am the chair demon of demon school DarkFall" he said looking into Riley's eyes.