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Mana-Script Academy: Alteration

Interacting with: Aaron Zairos (@JELDare)

As Agni was watching everyone and their conversations, someone suddenly talked with him. It was the guy that was playing blackjack on the train. At a first impression, he didn't seem to be bad or anything. Rather, his approach was different from what he had expected initially. Goes to show how you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, an important lesson that he already knew but forgot momentarily. The question, though: how his first impression would be. In all case, he decided to be sincere.

"I admit I do. The problem is that I wasn't sure of how I should approach you all since I'm... well, emotionless from the start. As a friendly advice, if you wish to believe in me, my face won't change from this and my voice will sound cold all the time." he explained. Yes, without a doubt he sounded and looked empty. But it's not like Agni wasn't used to this. Being alone and left behind was no longer a problem for him. It wasn't their fault his Alteration transformed him into a marionette. He took Aaron's hand and responded with a firm handshake.

"I'm Agni. Agni Blackheart. It's a pleasure to meet you, Aaron. I'm serious about this."

Mana-Script Academy: Alteration

Location: Train Station - In the Platform

BGM: Land of Beginnings still playing

Soon, as he kept looking, he saw other students arriving. Some of them were peculiar enough and did caught his attention:

First and foremost, there was a girl composed of leaves. Was she a human or a plant? What was important is that she radiated happiness. That was notable since she publicly greeted everyone, in loud and clear tone.

Then, a red haired guy who seemed rather bored. He had noticed that the guy had a gaming system. Agni wasn't fan of games, but he didn't mind. Though in his opinion, this person looked like someone who had one only goal. He hoped this person wouldn't get bored easily.

... Was that a giant wasp? Looking closely at it, doesn't it look like a living cloud of wasps or is it some sort of trick? Does it have a mind? Many questions were raising about it.

The blackjack player approached the plant girl. In his opinion, those people were perfect tricksters. He did felt as if he could be talking, but behind the words were lying a second intention. Agni felt as if he needed to be careful, but somehow he didn't look like a bad person.

In another side, another girl with black hair seemed lost in thought all alone. What could she be thinking? It seemed profound. It'd be best not to bother her while she was thinking, for a first impression. She seemed smart.

That amount of food and she ate all of it in one bite and gulp. That... was incredible, if not worrisome. She also looked happy, now that she was out of the train. Is she hyperactive? Agni thought that maybe he wouldn't be able to keep up with her rhythm.

The last one was lazy. She looked even more bored than the gaming guy. Was she depraved of sleep? This would be a very boring trip to her,if she was that bored. He wondered if there would be something to cheer her up.

Yes, his possible classmates alongside himself were all so peculiar. This was like a circus.

Mana-Script Academy: Alteration

Location: Train Station - In the Platform

BGM: Land of Beginnings (Bravely Default: Flying Fairy)

All the students dropped off and looked around. It seems, like normal people would do, they were all curious about this place. One could see that they were all having expectations for what it'll happen in this new year, at a new school. Of course, this wasn't any normal school and neither the students were normal. If a simple human were to step here, it'd be like going into a fantasy land. The chatter between everyone seemed to increase more and more as the students seemed to be forming pre-friendships while they don't know much about each other. It seemed like smiles filled the faces of the new students.

Except for his.

As he boarded off alongside anyone else, he did the same thing: looked around at the new possibilites. However, he wasn't surprised. A *gasp* wasn't coming out. His face was straight normal, as if he was actually unfazed about the scenario. So... this is where I'm going to study now... me and this... strange power., he thought. Maybe in his thoughts he was surprised, excited, but in the external range of vision he looked like a statue that just moved his face here and there.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Living Room

After playing together for a while, Lucent, Masaru and Kiragi went back to the living room. Kaito was already waiting there, alongside some of the kids.


Kaito: Hey, you three came for the storytime! Sit down, I'm going to begin.

Masaru: Wow, the kids are all eager.

Lucent: (Probably because Kaito has some of the best stories for them... though most, if not all of them include himself as the protagonist...)

Kaito began telling the kids a story about the time when he was fighting pirates. The kids were paying the utmost of attention, while Masaru was kinda surprised about how they loved a story like that. Lucent was actually a little bored, since adventures weren't his favorite genre.


Kaito: And with my mighty sword, I disarmed the captain and pointed my blade at his face! I said, "You shall no longer torment our seas! We're free for travelling and we'll no longer let you rob us!!"
Kids: Whoooooa!!

Masaru: (They're paying so much attention! They're more disciplined than some guys in class!)

Lucent: (Uh... what sort of story is that...?)

Kaito: All citizens got really happy! Thanks to me, everyone managed to live happily ever after without needing to fear the attacks of the evil pirates!
Kids: Yeah!! All evildoers begone or face the strength of Kaito Momota...

Kaito: The Luminary of the Stars!!

Lucent: (... I don't know if I laugh or if I feel embarassed...)

The kids all ran away, in order to play a little more before dinner. Kaito got up, stretched and went to talk with Lucent and Masaru.


Kaito: Whoo, another cool story before dinner to make them happy.

Masaru: That was a little extreme, Kaito, but I found it cool.

Lucent: I'm not a fan of adventures, so...

Masaru: Really? What genre do you like?

Lucent: Horror.

Masaru: H-H-Horror?!

Lucent: Yep. I know some cool horror stories. I'll tell you one some other time. Maybe during lunch...

Kaito: A-Ah, w-when you decide that, can you warn me? I might need t-to check if I won't be busy.

Lucent: As if I'm letting you run away from it. You owe me for that puppy face on the morning.

Kaito: C-C'mon, that was j-just a joke!

Lucent: You're not running away, Mr. Luminary of the Stars. I'm going to tell you a story that will give you the best of nightmares. And you know I can do that.

Kaito: M-Masaru, help me here!

Masaru: I... don't have anything against it, actually. I actually want to hear a horror story.

Lucent: I'm already getting some good ideas...

Kaito: (I-I'm done for...)

Lucent began to think about stories to tell them in the next time. Kaito looked at his grin and got more nervous.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Backyard

Masaru did as Kaito asked and went after Lucent and Kiragi. While following them, he saw the duo playing in the backyard.


Kiragi: Hahaha!! You won't catch me this time!!

Lucent: Oh, I will!!

Lucent ran and catched Kiragi, raising him in the air. The boy laughed and smiled from ear to ear as Lucent joined him with his smile and laughter.


Kiragi: That was fun!! Let's play with a ball next! I'll go fetch it!

Lucent: OK. I'll be waiting here.

Kiragi: Don't leave or I'll be really mad.

Kiragi ran inside to fetch a ball for them to play. While he went inside, Masaru approached Lucent.


Lucent: Oh, Mister Masaru. I didn't know you were watching.

Masaru: It's fine. I didn't want to bother you two.

Masaru: I'm glad you're smiling around me now. Seeing you scared when we met worried me...

Lucent: I... I'm sorry. It wasn't my intention.

Masaru: It couldn't be helped. I was a stranger and I immediately scared you. I wasn't being respectful...

Lucent: P-Please stop, Mister Masaru. I'm already feeling guilt from what I did earlier...

Masaru: But you don't have to!

Lucent: I did something wrong, trying to coerce people into killing me. Rayla was right when she screamed at me back then. Still... I'm scared. Scared that my power will take control of me and do what I don't want to happen.

Masaru: Lucent...

At instinct, Masaru hugged Lucent tightly.


Masaru: We're all here for you. No matter what, don't think you're alone. Kaito, Reeta, me... and the others... we will support you, no matter the cost. So please, live.

Lucent: ... I will... try. For you all, I will...

Lucent hugged back for a little but soon Masaru broke the hug.


Masaru: Ah, sorry! I forgot that you're still a little-

Lucent: It's okay. I don't know why but I don't fear you at all.

Masaru: R-Really?

Lucent: Yeah. It's kinda like talking with Reeta and Kaito. I can't explain it, but I don't feel frightened at all.

Masaru: Lucent... you don't know how glad I am to hear that.

Lucent: I-It's no big deal.

Soon, Kiragi returned with a big rubber ball.


Kiragi: Big Bro Lucent, I found the ball!

Lucent: Oh... OK! Let's play then! Mister Masaru, you want to play too?

Masaru: I do, but with one condition.

Lucent: Huh?

Masaru: Stop with the honorifics, alright? I'm your friend. Just call me Masaru from now on, OK?

Lucent: Alright then. Kiragi, toss the ball!

Kiragi: OK, get ready to catch it!!

Kiragi tosses the rubber ball and Lucent runs after it, with both Masaru and Kiragi running after him.

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Maki Harukawa's Room

BGM: Interrogation Room (Persona 5)

Inside her room, Maki began to talk with Auror about the message received.


Maki: So it was a direct order from your father...
Auror: Yeah. He wants the situation to get foggy again before I rush out into a hunt.

Maki: But how am I going to get the money now?
Auror: He said he'll do the donations personally, just so your identity won't be at risk as well.

Maki: That's... a little of a relief. But what are we supposed to do? We swore to defeat all of those vermin, didn't we?
Auror: I understand what you mean. I can't believe it either. I'm heavily thinking about going on a hunt without him knowing tomorrow...

Maki: Cancel it. Tomorrow's going to rain.
Auror: Really...? Shit, this is so frustrating...

Outside of the orders given by Magnus to Auror, Maki was curious about the Circle once again and decided to ask him about it.


Maki: Auror, what do you think about the Circle?
Auror: I can't wait to have my knife up on each leader's throat. Those scumbags are responsible for the trash lurking around town.

Maki: I can't stand them either. Just the name is entirely capable of being repulsive.
Auror: I heard from the underground that we have a new face that recently joined the Shinaha. Runs by the name of Ling Gui.

Maki: Anyone who joins the Circle is a scum, assassin or not.
Auror: Also, got an info from the maids that those guys attacked a mansion at the Summer Area. One of them was passing by, near the site, and saw the whole thing beginning before running away.

Maki: What? Aren't the Shinaha controlling the Spring Zone?
Auror: Yep. However, their connection with the Circle leader of the Summer Area is actually friendly enough to let those bastards run amok.

Maki: Those assholes... destroying our peace as they see fit...
Auror: When this "break" is over, I'm going to do some talk at the Guild and see what they have to offer about the Shinaha. Depending on what we can do, breaking those fools up will be a nice start to crumble the Circle apart.

Maki: Don't forget to call me in. Stabbing them to death will be my good action for now.
Auror: Chill, I'm going to inform you whenever. Anyway, I'll talk to you later. Gotta help Vivi with her homework...

Maki turned off the call and went back to the entrance. She wanted to see someone before the night could come.

Mana-Script Academy: Alteration

Alright, it's in the tab.

Mana-Script Academy: Alteration

A Lost Soul from the Dread

"Desire...? Wish...? Dream...? I don't... understand those things..."

Name: Agni Blackheart
Sex: Male
Age: 17
Nationality: Brazilian
Alteration: Pandemic Nightmare
Agni's Alteration allows him to manipulate nightmares. With it, he can allow them to exist in reality and use them as attacks. The best representation of those powers comes in form of summoning. For an example, Agni can summon illusionary wolves to attack his foes and depending on how he uses them, those nightmares can gradually become more powerful. He's also able to summon Cerberus, the Great Beast of Hades, as his familiar and summon spirit whenever he desires to. Agni's power allows him to create the Nightmare Dimension, which allows him to summon nightmares at a faster rate, while also changing from his human form to his Paradox Form.
Downsides:
1. Loss of Emotions: Thanks to his Alteration, Agni lost all ways of showing the emotion he's currently feeling. His voice is rather cold-sounding and his face never seems to change from its normal. In a way or another, he's almost as a menreiki, except he has no masks to use in order to substitute the fact his facial expression will remain the same.
2. Light Resistance = Weak: Agni's Alteration is Dark-element based, so Light elemental attacks inflict far more damage to him.
3. Nightmare Dimension's Strength: Once the Nightmare Dimension is active, Agni is able to summon nightmares at a faster rate. However, all of his attacks will have a -50% strength to compensate for the +50% casting rate.
Rarity: Unique
Preferred Classes: Math, English, Philosophy, Psychology.
Personality: With or without his emotions, Agni is very silent, though that doesn't mean he won't engage in conversations. He's rather used to loneliness, so he feels no sort of problem being left behind by others. However, he fully enjoys the company of the people he likes. Agni can be rather blunt and speak his honest opinion about others, which could hurt them without the intention to. He loves to study and is a bookworm.
Main Theme: 死～shi～
Pre-Battle/Special Dialogue Theme: The Piano for Agni ver. 2
Battle Theme: Aqua -0.2 Ver-
Battle Theme (Nightmare Dimension): The Executioner

Skill List

• Haunted Hound: summons an nightmare wolf to pursue and attack the enemy.
• Condemned's Scream: releases a soundwave that paralyzes enemies.
• Chains of Misery: summons a black chain that pursues foes.
• A Destiny No One Wished: summons small dark orbs that surround the enemy and shoots it with a barrage of dark beams.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Front Yard

As Tatianna and Reeta went their ways, Kaito and Masaru were also going inside. However, some other kids waved to Kaito while holding a ball.


Kaito: Hey, Masaru. Can you do me a favor?

Masaru: What is it?

Kaito: I guess the children want me to play around with them as well. Can you go after Lucent and Kiragi for me?

Masaru: Oh, alright.

Location: Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine

Soon, as Reimu was cleaning the shrine grounds, Marina and Xaizor arrived.


Reimu: Welcome back, you two.

Marina: Good afternoon, Miss Reimu.

Xaizor: Well, now that we're here, I might go train in the back. If you guys need me, I'll be slashing around in the back.

Xaizor went behind the shrine. Marina and Reimu were a little dumbfounded, but only for a moment.


Marina: He is really wanting a fight...

Reimu: Your brother is really a fighting fanatic, isn't he?

Marina: Yes, he is. You know, back at home, he...

Mana-Script Academy: Alteration

A Lost Soul from the Dread

"Desire...? Wish...? Dream...? I don't... understand those things..."

Name: Agni Blackheart
Sex: Male
Age: 17
Nationality: Brazilian
Alteration: Pandemic Nightmare
Agni's Alteration allows him to manipulate nightmares. With it, he can allow them to exist in reality and use them as attacks. The best representation of those powers comes in form of summoning. For an example, Agni can summon illusionary wolves to attack his foes and depending on how he uses them, those nightmares can gradually become more powerful. He's also able to summon Cerberus, the Great Beast of Hades, as his familiar and summon spirit whenever he desires to. Agni's power allows him to create the Nightmare Dimension, which allows him to summon nightmares at a faster rate, while also changing from his human form to his Paradox Form.
Downsides:
1. Loss of Emotions: Thanks to his Alteration, Agni lost all ways of showing the emotion he's currently feeling. His voice is rather cold-sounding and his face never seems to change from its normal. In a way or another, he's almost as a menreiki, except he has no masks to use in order to substitute the fact his facial expression will remain the same.
2. Light Resistance = Weak: Agni's Alteration is Dark-element based, so Light elemental attacks inflict far more damage to him.
3. Nightmare Dimension's Strength: Once the Nightmare Dimension is active, Agni is able to summon nightmares at a faster rate. However, all of his attacks will have a -50% strength to compensate for the +50% casting rate.
Rarity: Unique
Preferred Classes: Math, English, Philosophy, Psychology.
Personality: With or without his emotions, Agni is very silent, though that doesn't mean he won't engage in conversations. He's rather used to loneliness, so he feels no sort of problem being left behind by others. However, he fully enjoys the company of the people he likes. Agni can be rather blunt and speak his honest opinion about others, which could hurt them without the intention to. He loves to study and is a bookworm.
Main Theme: 死～shi～
Battle Theme: Aqua -0.2 Ver-
Battle Theme (Nightmare Dimension): The Executioner

Done it. If changes are necessary, I shall do them so.

Mana-Script Academy: Alteration

I'll come up with a CS today.