[Lord English]

I get startled by a sudden noise, dashing to the other side of the hallway. Despite shaking uncontrollably, I walk slowly up to the door and peek in. I look at the bleeding person on the floor and calm down a little bit, thinking it is a corpse. There is still a lot of people in the room and I don’t seem noticed at all yet so I slide in the door. I sit literally right up against the door, staring at the teacher and the students, debating trying to get back out while I could.

[Peridot]

((Yay! So many more people!!)) My eyes widened when Meg stood up to both me and Stein. For a moment, I thought Meg was actually going to get away with directly sassing Professor Stein up until he actually knocked the meister down before I could even shout out a warning. Wow, that was harsh! Things were fairly awkward now, and not helped by the new student who comes in. There was only one thing I could do. I take in a breath, and let it out slowly. Then, I get out of my seat, going as quickly as I could while trying to be non-disruptive to the class, and walk down to go get Meg.

I sling my friend over my back with only a little bit difficulty and then pause for an instant. Should I just bring back to her seat and carry on with the lesson or take her straight away to the infirmary? Since she was still conscious, I decided to help her back to her seat, making a mental note to keep an eye out for her and make sure she goes to the nurse’s office immediately after class. As I walk back to our seats, I whisper to her, “You are completely crazy, you know that?” My words contradicted the appreciative smile on my face as I brought us back to our seats.

[Davey McWaffles]

“I know.” I said to Connor with a sly smile. I wiped a bit of blood of my face with my sleeve, the colors seemed to blend so it wasn’t that noticeable. “Bein’ crazy helps make my life interesting.” That was entirely true. Being reckless was my way of keeping myself entertained with life.

After a minute of awkward silence, I leaned towards Connor. “So, in the past ten minute we have been friends, I was thinking that maybe we could be partners.” I smiled. He was the only friend I’ve managed to make in my entire life, so I thought I’d make him useful. “I mean we obviously care for each other, and anyone who willingly carries me to my seat is more than likely a good friend.” I pause for a minute. “Plus I don’t want my whole taking back to stein thing to go to waste.” I them waited pantiently for his response.

[Lord English]

I walk in a little further into the classroom, trying to make my way to a dark corner as I watch the two. Before I get too close to the crowded seats, I begin shaking. My kishan soul to those who could notice would make some small spikes. I would then turn and make a bolt back out of the classroom and slamming the door closed behind me. I would then slide down on the opposite wall and just stare at the classroom, trying to make sure she wouldn’t be followed.

[Tartarus]

I was careful to not get involved in the antics about the book, and i couldn’t bring myself to regret it. I didn’t want Stein to turn his anger toward me, or worse, find out that I had a goat under my desk. Tossy had finally laid down at my feet and if everything stayed calm, I would make it through this period with no problems. Just when it was looking like class might actually start though, someone hurried into the classroom, nearly bumping into Ram.

Ram… She sure was nervous, and odd, I’d talked to her a few times and I still had no idea what her problem was. It didn’t look like she would make it into class today. And no one was doing anything to help her. The person handed Stein an envelope and left, quickly. “Well,” he said, reading it with raised eyebrows. “It seems we have a special project for a few of you to do. Who’s up for the challenge?” He looked around the classroom expectantly, and I took the opportunity to crouch down out of my seat and sneak to the door. Ram clearly needed some moral support, and that was my specialty. A friend in need is a friend of mine, even if we’re not yet friends. I hurried behind Stein’s desk and then to the door, quiet as a mouse. Or so I thought

“Tartarus. Thank you for being our first volunteer.” Even though I could run for it, I freeze beside the door when he says my name, and give a furtive look out the hallway as I stand up and nod. Stein smirks and I wonder why until I hear the all too familiar sound of hooves on the floor and Tossy trots right past our teacher to stand by my side, an entire chair leg clamped in his mouth. “So… Now that we’ve got such a… interesting line up, any more volunteers?” Tossy stays beside me but I stare at the floor, wishing i could run away too, im acutely aware of my lack of fighting abilities even before he says anything more “he certainly can’t do it on his own, you know”

[Peridot]

I eye the meister beside me with a scrutinizing gaze before shrugging. She was a bit reckless but overall she seemed like a good person with a brave soul, someone I found myself easily admiring and someone worth protecting. “Okay,” I respond simply, because surprisingly, it was a simple, obvious choice. Starting to feel like I was becoming too soft a touch, I hastened to add, “As long as we’re compatible. I should warn you, I’ve already accidently given one meister frostnip.” I give a slightly forced smile as a memory of my younger brother attempting to wield my weapon form surfaces. The subsequent Soul Rejection which occurred had been unpleasant for both of us and led to my enrollment in the DWMA. I had a good feeling about Meg though, and didn’t really expect a problem.

And then Tartarus got up to leave the classroom followed by his pet goat. To be honest, with all of the craziness involving the exploits of my fantasy novel, I completely forgot that Tartarus was hiding a goat beneath his desk of all things! As Professor Stein asks for more volunteers, I gently poke Meg out of both a desire to test our Wavelength compatibility and out of pity for Tartarus, “Let’s try. Should be better than class.”

[SimianSage]

“Eh sorry I’m late Sir” I spoke from the doorway entering the room, and I stepped further into the classroom “I would give you an excuse but if I know you, and I do, you won’t want any half-hearted reason, so I’ll just head to my seat” I let out a soft chuckle as I made my way to my seat, an empty seat at the side which I had situated myself at the beginning of term. I had came to the school a few weeks later than the other meister’s and weapons considering my parents thought they could take my education into their own hands, then changed their minds.

I then look to the front to see, surprisingly not the craziest thing I’ve seen in this school already. Of course this was Stein’s lesson so anything and everything could happen here.

[Lord English]

I saw one of the other students come to the door just to get called out. I sighed as I stopped shaking for the moment and heard a voice in my head tell me not to go in. I spoke to the voice out loud, “So? I think we’ve met that one before. Let’s give it a try since there can’t be many people right?” The voice in my head scolded me but I forced myself to stand to re-enter the room. I stood somewhat behind the familiar student and stared at Stein.

I shook only a little as I spoke to him, “I didn’t catch what entirely was going on but for volunteering, I will try.” She focused her body to stop shaking but it only resulted in much more shaking. She was terrified, yes, but that was natural.

[Asura]

Trained on thought.i noticed so much going around.and it was obvious of who’s who in here.so i causally looked at professor stein and breathed out with a sigh as i said”professor ill volunteer with whoever volunteers next”looks around the classroom graze me with curiosity.keeping my eyes low on the standards of boredom.professor stein looks at me with surprise.”and..you are?”he asks.”my name is Ison Mare”i stand up strangely and walk over to the small pool of blood before me and pick up the book that was slightly wet.”and whose is this?”i didint realize until later that i am substantially taller than most people in the room and slightly broader.so i basically look like an emo giant that looks very depressed…maybe not my best first impression…but hey.people annoy me anyway.

[Davey McWaffles]

I smiled, and grabbed my book bag. “C’mon, pick up you stuff,
And we’ll go out into the hallway” I watched as Connor carefully picked up his things and placed them in his bag. Once he was ready to go, I grabbed his hand and dragged him outside. Much like Tartarus, stein had noticed us leaving. “You two,” he said, “how about you help out as well.” I didn’t want anything to do with it or stein, so I just continued walking with Connor dragged along.

Out in the hallway we both just stood there for a minute. I was a bit nervous, although I’d been the the DWMA for so long I’ve never actually had a real weapon partner. But Connor was nice, and seemed to have a good heart. I liked him. A lot. I was really hoping this worked out, I didn’t want another failed partnership. So, as kindly as I could, I asked. “Are you ready?” I slightly smiles and finally let go of his hand.

[Lord English]

I paniced a little bit at the one trying to sneak out, possibly the other. But all that did was drive me to go into the corner. I could tell despite Stein talking to the others, he seemed to show some vague interest in a glance at me. This only caused me to shake more as I curled up in the corner, awaiting news on what we were volunteering for. Knowing someone was willing to try and help, though, would make things a little easier, despite being frightened.

[Asura]

as my useless attempt to get attention.and that inevitably failed. stein told me to sit down.whatever… i sat down.noticing two people walking out while the professor was writing on the board.’thats the the guy who owns this book huh?’i just guessed i would give him his book after class and i still wondered when that would be.then i had this weird feeling of what those two were doing.maybe just sneaking off.but its near the end of class why sneak out now?they cant possibly be doing anything dangerous’ i thought.i instantly zoned out after a couple of minutes.in one of my regular morbid worlds.where the grass is grey the sky is purple and the clouds are black.and im laying on the ground staring with my mouth slightly gaping.and theirs something in the sky.weird thing is its not floating above me.its falling.i dont really know sense i never care to move.but i just know.ive always wondered what it was and i guessed it was my weapon.the thing ive been waiting for.but everyone ive ever wielded have died.no one knows that.and whenever anyone trys. it ends up to fail.

[Peridot]

Well, Meg was clearly done with class and listening to Professor Stein. As we walked out, Stein asked us to help as well but my friend just ignored him. I shot the mad scientist a slightly apologetic shrug as I got dragged along for the ride. Where the Meister goes, the Weapon goes. Although class was important, establishing a good Meister-Weapon connection had to be the priority. Even Professor Stein would agree with that.

Outside in the hallway, I could feel my heart speed up in anticipation. Although I transformed often to keep my skills sharp, I hadn’t attempted to partner with a Meister since Orientation. I really did hope this would work out well. It’d be nice to finally have a Meister. “Alright, here I go.” I concentrated on my weapon form, feeling my soul slip into comforting shadows as I briefly glowed blue before transforming fully into a glaive and landing in Meg’s hands.

((Tartarus, you inspired me to come with a pic for my character. I can’t draw people, so I just edited an incredibly obscure anime character. But I drew the glaive! ^w^;
http://postimg.org/image/e5vj6sw3x/ ))

[Samantha Law]

((OHMYGOODNESSIMISSEDSOMUCH. SOWWY!!!! My phone was being a meanie and unsubscribed me to the topic for some reason.))

I pack up my things, knowing class was pretty much over. With a flip of my hair I walk out with my bag and hope I would trip and make a fool of myself. Obviously, as soon as I thought that, I trip over my own feet and fall face-first to the classroom floor with a muffled “Oof!”

[Tartarus]

((wow that’s really cool looking! We should have a place for all these face claims))“You three then.” Stein hands me the envelope brusquely as he wheels over to his desk, ignoring me and Ram entirely now. “Thanks Ram.” I say, walking over to the corner and kneeling down in front of the shaking girl. “I’m glad you’re going to be with me.” I smile, brushing a longer lock of sand colored hair behind my ear as I hold out a hand to help her up. She reminds me of the farm I grew up on, with her messy hair and clothes, it’s pretty, I think she looks more real than some other girls here. But I would never say that outloud. Tossy bleats gratefully and nuzzles her leg, though I know that all he’s grateful for is not getting dissected. Hesitantly, I then approach the other person on our team, Ison. He’s so tall and dark and mysterious, I never had the chance to talk to him before. But I’ve heard from numerous girls that he’s incredibly dreamy because of his mystery. I guess he’s pretty hot. If you like that kind of thing, I just find him a little scary. “Hello.” I say softly as I stand by his desk. “Thank you for volunteering. I’m not a very good fighter…. Uh,” I stutter, opening the letter and reading it. “I-it says that someone’s been using a moral manipulation machine on civilians. Do you know what that means?” It’s not a rhetorical question, I have never heard of a moral manipulation machine before, and I glance back and forth between my new companions, hoping for an answer. I show them the letter so they can read it too, the town it’s from is a long ways away. We’ll have to pack for at least one night.