[center][b]Maria With Lily[/b] - Standing Her Ground[/center] She didn't flinch when the demon jumped into sight, creating a rather large crater around himself. She watched with a stone cold expression as he ate a bird and otherwise showed off. If one were really looking, one could see a slight shake of her hands for just a split second. But that was all it was. She stared at the man, her head held high. [b]"Apologies? You didn't mean to? Oh, well, of course. Of course, you didn't mean to step foot inside my school's grounds. Of course Lucifer hasn't broken his treaty with us. Of course not."[/b] She spoke, her irritation clearly showing. [b]"Now, if you would kindly go back to where you came from. I'd rather not have spilled blood on these grounds. You treat them mockingly as if they are holy but to me, they are. Sacred Cross Family Grounds and I will [i]not[/i] sit by and watch as they are trampled on by the likes of you."[/b] She continued, her voice calm and measured. She took one simple step toward the mad man, glaring at him. [b]"I'm not willing to back down."[/b] She spoke, her words rich and full. She added on a few more words and placed Lily on the ground near a tree gently. A strong sturdy barrier appeared around her, sealing her in a bubble next to the tree. The barrier shone a brilliant blue and then disappeared. It was still there, just invisible to the naked eye. If he were to try and get close to Lily, he'd have a hard time of it, as the spell was and is designed to attack anyone that tries to go near it save for the owner and what is on the inside. She stood again and turned to face the man. [b]"Tell me. What is your name?"[/b] She asked, honestly curious. [center][b]Criston[/b] - Dorm Room[/center] He stood in his room, pouting on the balcony. He could hear the siren going off in his room. His mother had hit the alarm, the alarm that would only go off in [i]his[/i] room. Something was after the school and getting closer. Still, it irritated him. Here he was, minding his own business in his room, when some asshole has to come and ruin it for him. They always did. With a frustrated sigh, he turned and was about to head out the door when he heard it. A loud bellowing roar. [i]Lucifer? Heh... Dealing with big boys now, eh?[/i] Criston shook his head chuckling and walked out the door, never-mind the dark. He simply whispered a small spell that enhanced his night vision. He walked along the corridors, heading for the sounds of a crowd. Soon, he found himself at the auditorium, watching with an amused look as the people scrambled around. [i]Yeah, that's the way to do it. Panic. That always works.[/i] He shook his head again and walked over to the back, headed for the boy with the red hair, Crash, right? A smile grew on his face as he saw the boy seemingly taking charge, a few people standing around him. [i]Well, it seems he's got this under control.[/i] With a wide, toothy grin, Criston walked over to Crash and stood next to him, watching the others as they spoke. One boy had his hair lit on fire and there was a strange dragonfly thing in the sky. He had to give it to them, they were creative. [b]"Ready and willing to fight, sir."[/b] Criston spoke, his tone a bit playful and he smiled up at Crash. [b]"Relax, it'll be fine. Just... Do what you can."[/b] He spoke a bit softer, words meant for Crash's ears alone. --- Brako still stood at the back of the room, watching. He eyed the Crash boy carefully, smiling slightly. At least one of them had the guts to stand up and take charge and for once it wasn't Criston.