Chapter 1 : Lost Girl and an ogre?
"Wait, Wait". (A girls voice faintly reaching me..) "Wake Up!!!!" Plop! Falling off the bed and scurrying around to reach for the blanket, my gaze fell upon her. A friend of mine, a someone special. "Good morning… sorry I overslept". Shyly speaking and glancing to the side. "What do you mean overslept! It's Noon and school only has a few hours left." She glared at me. Her menacing gaze left shivers through my body. "So why are you not at school?" I asked knowing we both have the same classes. "Well.. I.. uh". She glanced downward. (Is she blushing?) "No worries, I'm getting up". I said standing up while still covering myself with a blanket. (I wonder if I'll ever have a chance.. haha not possible) "Hey Shina… haha never mind, but would you mind letting me get dressed?"
Shina, someone I've admired since the Lost Lands were formed. She is my crush, yet when her family was lost to those monsters, I couldn't consolidate her. I couldn't do anything for her. I was scared and hopeless, was she? She was always cheerful, yet after her parents were killed, I did not see a single tear. What's going through her mind. Yet all this ran through my head and I couldn't understand… why I liked her so much.
Lost Lands, we call them that but they are more of areas that have conceived, what we call monsters. Creatures of other worlds, another name for them. These creatures come in different shapes and sizes, wolf types, insect types, even some types our eyes can't comprehend. Although humanoid types, the most rare, are the most dangerous. Rumors are all they are though. There's no real proof that these humanoid creatures exist. Guilds have started to form and are taking applications from anyone interested. There are some rules, like age restrictions and preferences, depending on what guild you apply for. Since these Lost Lands have formed recently, Laws are not viable solution for these lands. No government authority is dictated over any of these places. But rumor has it that treasures can be found. (Treasures? What is considered treasures) Deep in thought.
"Kota! Hurry up! I made food for you". Shina yelled from downstairs. Kota agitatedly accepted her gracious offer of food. Screech! Thud! He sat down at the table. "So Shina? You going to explain why your here and not at school". He glared at her. "No.. it's just.. I.. I.. thought you were sick… or something.." she glanced downward and twirled her finger around her long black hair. The light glaring through the blinds, her gorgeous smile, the short skirt and leggings, her smaller chest. All aspects about her were perfect. (Not a chance huh? Maybe if I were to be stronger). A sly smile cracked on Kota's face. "What are you grinning about perv?" She glared at him. "Nothing!"
"Eat up!" Her hands gesturing to the plate of food like a maid at a mansion. Looking downward. (Errrr.. a plate of what looks like an alien with some Asparagus on top?) "Oh, we're you expecting something else?" She looked at him with that death glare again. "No no. It looks uhm. It looks great" smiling widely, not trying to make it obvious, that what she just made looks like he could've went to the demon dimension and pulled this out the trash. (The demon dimension? There's a few well known books that depict what it was like, and some short guides. But why does no one know how to get there anymore? Why does demons not come here anymore? These are all questions I've asked myself before.) He took a bite from the plate while lost in thought. "Good!" Kota spoke out loud. "Hehe so you like it that much." She spurted out with a sweet and innocent smile. He thought he stared a little to long, but time seemed to stop. Her eyes fluttering and slightly looking down. The stray strand of hair falling down in front of her face. Kota loved it all. Swiftly swinging around and heading for the door she looked back. "See ya at school.. if your going today." Her skirt slightly fluttering from the A/C. (She's gorgeous). "Yea.. actually I'll be at school tomorrow. I'm going to take the rest of the day off"
"Breaking News. Hope of a…." (The news is always such a drag. Always about the lost lands now a days. Not that I'd know much, I'm only 17. The Lost Lands formed when I was 6. I lost both my parents to these lands.) Knock! Knock! (Someone's at the door? Shina better be at school.) Kota opened the door slightly, the chain on the door clanking. "Hello? Who are you?" He asked, looking at the two men dressed in suits. "Do you mind if we come in?" The one in front asked. (I can't read them, no expression and they're demeanor is scary) "would you mind telling me what your doing here?" Kota abruptly asked, trying to give a more mature expression. "We are with the IIA" (Oh they are with International Intel Agency. They usually deal with the Lost Lands now-a-days) "What does the IIA want with me?" He took a slight step towards the door. "That's classified."
"Have a great day both of you." Clank! (Damn they didn't have to slam the door. And why did they come here and look around, then leave without speaking a word. Oh well. At least I can finally get some peace and quiet today. Let's make some dinner, but what to make.)
Sizzle sizzle. "And flip" (Bacon is almost done.) Kota set up the plate at the counter. (All done, and it looks great!) "Urgent matters are spreading through all the lands. The HVA, IIA, and DECA are all in prog…" The Lands are famous. The tales are spread throughout the world, tales of different beasts, tales of adventures, tales of the wanted. The wanted are different than people, but also different from beasts. They speak the human tongue and have high intelligent. It's believed that the wanted are a breed between human and beasts, or monsters. Kota calmly ate his food. "Not that any of it matters to me. I should be focused on school and romance. Maybe finding a girlfriend would be good for me". He spoke casually and slightly embarrassed.
"Guess I'll wash the dishes." Standing up he heard a name from the television. "Known as Lucina Maybell was rescued from a new Lost Land, discovered on the outskirts of Yamba. A name? (Why did the name ring in my head? This name… I've never heard it, yet it means so much to me..) "I live in Yamba!" He fell deep in thought standing over the television. (What is a Lost Land like?) It crossed his mind multiple times (yet why am I getting excited). Why? Another question ran through his mind.
September 5 2059
Yawwwnnnn! The next morning, looking over at his alarm sitting on the desk. The beeping doesn't stop until the button on top is pressed. Yet he lay here staring at it, time passes on. 8:27…. 8:32… (only 28 more minutes and school starts. Guess it's time, I did make a promise and all.) sloppily stepping into the bathroom, Kota brushed his teeth. Putting on a jacket and heading out he reaches for the doorknob. Ding! Ding! My phone? (Who could be calling this early?) "hello" he spoke in my tiresome morning voice. "Hey Kota! Just calling to make sure your up. You didn't forget about our promise right?" A soothing voice came over the phone. "Shina? Sorry I'm running slightly behind. I'll make it to first period." He said stepping outside. He locked the door checking his pockets to make sure. (I have everything I need for today). "Okay.. don't be too late, I have a surprise for you." Ding! She hung up. Kota stared down at his phone. (She's been acting strange recently. I've known her for 5 years now.)
Ding Dong! Ding Dong! "Oh shit! First periods starting!" He ran through the campus to first period. Opening the door slightly quickly the teacher gave a glance. "Take your seat. Its nice of you to join us today Kota." She looked pissed. swiftly he snuck over to his seat and sat down quietly. "Hey Kota… you looked cute when you panicked coming through that door. Were you late for something?" Shina whispered in my ear. "Uh no.. err it's not that.." tensing up. The embarrassment spreading on his face. "Kota! We are having a lecture on calculating…." In one ear and out the other. "Why don't you solve this on the board for us?" Ms. Gil called on him.
Holding her erasable marker and her arms crossed. Kotas mind went wild. She's young for a teacher, but she still has that teacher aura. (She must of studied hard). "Yes ma'am." Before he could stand up a slight jab went into his ribs making him yelp. slightly turning around. Shina smiled. Shinas eyes were sparkling as she stuck up three fingers. (Was she trying to give me the answer?) strolling up to the board not knowing what any of these symbols mean. He never payed attention in class. In his mind it was so boring and what could be use of this in the outside world? He thought.(If I stand here too long it will be embarrassing). Picking up the marker and gliding it with confidence across the board. As he turned around, Shinas head is down and clearly laughing hysterically. "Please take a seat Kota. Pay more attention in class. The answer is 3,000" Scurrying his way back to the desk. "Hey, I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were this lost." Shinas voice subtly sounded in his ear. "Shut it." He grunted. "If you ever need me to tutor you.. just.. ask."
(Why did she pause. Is she hinting something? No no no. No need to get your hopes up.) sitting on the rooftop for lunch, echoing could be heard from the distance. Firefighter? Police? The slight sounds of the sirens make him lean towards the railing. Getting a better look past the treeline, a figure seemed like it was in a panic. The speed of its movement left Kota in awe. (What is that? It's too far away to get a good look). Ting! "School announcement. West Blue Sky is closing for the day. Students are to report home immediately. Report home immediately. Thank you" (whats going on? Today has gotten weird.) Kota packed up his bags and headed for the front entrance. Stepping down the stairs his shoe slid on a step. "Oh shit". He plopped down the stairs. Yet nothing seemed to hurt. "Huh?" He opened my eyes. (There was a girl underneath me, she must have broken my fall). "Damn that hurt." Her blond hair swung around as she stared at him. "You going to get off?" Kota gulped and moved instantly. "I'm so sorry, are you okay?" He held out his hand. "I'm fine, just be more careful." She took his hand. As he helped her to her feet she fell back to the ground.
"Sorry I had to drag you to the nurses office, even though they said we had to go home immediately." Trying to start up small talk. "No problem… I didn't have much to do today anyways" she blushed. He reached for some bandages in the cabinets. "Have you heard why the schools closing for the day?" He asked, still searching for some disinfectant. "Not one bit, I hope nothing bad is happening…" her leg dangling from the bed. "Hey Kota, do you have anyone you like?" She glared up at him. "This.. are you.. let's change the subject." He swirled back around to hide his face.
"Okay all done." Kota took the compression and wrapped her leg. "Thank you! .. I can't really get home like this can I?" She whined. Secretly wanting more of his attention. "Huh? You walk to school?" He asked surprised by her relaxed state. "Yep. I'm not really sure what to do. My mothers out of town for work. So I don't have a way home." She smiled at him. "Oh my names Amelia. Amelia Jun." (Jun? The Jun family? They are the most famous family in town. She can't be from that family. Can she?" "The famous Jun family?" He asked anxiously. "Yes that family. Such a drag huh?" She spoke nonchalantly and giggled. "Help me up… will you?" (She's giving me those puppy dog eyes. Disgusting.)
At the school front door, the door opened. "Hey watch where your hands are!" Amelia voiced her complaint. "Sorry sorry. You wanted me to carry you outside so you could call a cab." He retorted sarcastically. Bang! Just after exiting the building Kota stopped in his tracks. Staring down the 7 foot ogre like creature walking towards the school. A club hang in his muscular hands. Arms the size of iron beams. The creatures face, distorted, the feeling of anxiousness when looking into its eyes. A tattered robe cover its body. Gloomy aura following in its wakes. "Kota? Why did we sto…" Amelia froze. Her body trembling, while her eyes locked onto the ogre. The ogre stepping up to the entrance gate, smashing anything it comes into contact with. Boom! The wall around the building collapsed. The ogre walked right through. "We gotta go back inside Kota…" (my minds racing. The adrenaline. I feel something calling to me. What? Am I going crazy?) "Kotaaa!!" Amelia screamed. His mind went back to his normal state. The ogres glare locked onto them both. Kota sprinted for the school building. Slamming open the doors, rushing as fast as he can to the back of the school. (This has to be the safest option). Slamming open the last door on the back of the school. "The janitors closet??" Amelia whined. "Stay here. I'll be back". Kota closed the door quickly. Knocking and crying can be heard from the inside of the closet. He sprinted towards the direction of the ogre.
(Why is my heart racing. Shouldn't I be scared? I think I am scared. What am I doing going back to the ogre?) Turning the corner he saw the massive ogre. Standing in the darkness at the end of the corridor. Slight crunching could be heard coming from that direction. The ogre sniffed the air. Turning towards Kota and locking his eyes on him. (What is it holding?) a human torso could be seen. Half the body was missing, a hand could be seen in the teeth of the creature. This scene was enough to make anyone vomit. The two of them stood still, neither eyes nor they're body could be seen moving. This would remind people of an old western standoff. "So who's going to make the first move?" Kota asked in a low tone.
"GRUUUHHHHHH" The ogre screamed. Fingers unclenched the torso, as it fell to the ground blood dripped from the ogres fingertips. Plap! The sound of the body hitting the floor started the bell. The ogre quickly grabbed his club leaned up against the wall. The two sprinted at each other, the ogre cocked back his club ready to take a swing. (What am I doing. I'm going to die. What do I do?) "Help me" a faint voice echoed in his head. "That voice again!" (Kota glare turned from fear to hatred). The ogre swung his club horizontally. The stench coming from the ogre made Kota squint. Swoosh! It missed. Sliding under the ogre Kota let out a yell. He slung his book bag into the back of the ogres leg. It came crashing down like a mountain. The noise echoed through the halls, sounding like an earthquake. "Haha I did it!" Kota smiled. "GRUHHHH" the ogre yelled as the dust and debris settled. It's view could be seen standing up and already ready to swing. "Oh shit" Wam! An intense pain ran through his body. (I fucked up. Why was my mind telling me all this? Is this the end?) his body flew through the halls, hitting a locker a football field away. His body spurted blood from everywhere. His body plopped on the ground sitting upright. Blood dripping out of his eyes, ears, nose and mouth. (What bad luck. So I die a virgin huh? Hah. What a pitiful life).
Grimoire Activated - Condition - Unknown
Will you accept? Yes? No?
(I… I… I accept!)