Book One: Chapter Four: Meeting the Infamous Warriors...

Last time, Aoi stayed with Kaoru after her drink was spiked.

As Aoi scrambled through to the main area, we saw the others. Good morning, you all. Higashiyama replied. I see from Kaoru and our new cadet. Don't be late like them. Higashiyama replied. Don't make an example of us. I replied. Anyway, it looks like something interesting happened last night. Am I correct? Higashiyama asked. I put my hand over my eyes and sighed. Are you ok? She's just teasing. Aoi replied. You are a newbie, so your weight holds different to mine. I replied. The rumors will start soon. I thought. Yukimoto snuck behind me. Oh Kaoru, I was young once too. So think a little about it. Yukimoto replies. Can we not, please? I asked. Lighten up, Kaoru. Ally replied. Uh, I need a coffee or something. I replied. Sorry, but your initiation starts now. Higashiyama replied. What, don't tell me. I replied. Our initiation to be Commanders is today? I asked. Why are you freaking out, Kaoru? Rumiko asked. The high-class admirals, generals, captains, commanders make every trial. We're walking to our funerals as we speak. I replied. Calm down. Katsu replied. I am sorry. I replied. Since you all seem to be acquainted already, I gave you six the titles of Commanders. But you have to show us your worth. Yukimoto replied. I felt Yukimoto was pointing towards Aoi and Katsu. What are the match-ups? Ally asked. Aoi and Kaoru. Ally and Katsu. Rumiko and Tomoe. Higashiyama replied. So that was my feeling I felt yesterday, like I would encounter Aoi again. I thought. Alright, let's get you more acquainted with your superiors. Yukimoto replied.

This is Haru Higashiyama. She is the Captain of Unit One. I am Yumi Yukimoto, and I am the Captain of Unit Two. Yukimoto replied. Where is the Captain of Unit Three? Rumiko asked. She's here today. You might meet her by chance. Higashiyama replied. As Higashiyama and Yukimoto guide the six to the training hall, we were all shocked at the warriors we saw.

Hey, you guys look terrified. You just met Haru (Haru/ My Rare Treasure). Hey, it's been a while since Aki (Haru/ My Rare Treasure). Ally replied. To think your little sister would fall in her older sister's footsteps. Aki replied. Which one of you men are Aoi Yoshida? Fumiyo asked. Aoi walked up to Fumiyo. I am Fumiyo (Haru/ My Rare Treasure) and you, Kaoru, are under my training regimen from now on. Fumiko replied. What are you going on about, Fumiyo? Anastasia (Haru/ My Rare Treasure) asked. In the distance, we hear a woman yelling. How about you do your damn jobs! Mana yelled. Mana (Natasha) who are you chewing out now? Aki asked. You know how your mom and the higher-ups are up tight today because of new cadets and their commanders. Mana replied. You're the brilliant tactician, Mana Kyoyama? Tomoe replied. That is me. Mana replied. Oh yeah, Tomoe and Rumiko, you are under Aki (Haru/My Rare Treasure) and Zephyr (Natasha). Ally and Katsu you are under Ares (Natasha) and Kure (Haru/ My Rare Treasure) and Aoi and Kaoru are under Bellona (Natasha) and Fumiyo (Haru/ My Rare Treasure). Mana replied. What are you playing at, Mana? Ally asked. We are going to put you six through the wringer. Mana replied. Stop scaring them, Mana. Karin replied. Wow, you Karin, the Lunar Empress? Katsu replied. You are going to have to go against them. Karin replied. Karin, we're talking about two shields, a *Shinigami and three of the five Pillars to Protect The Sovereign? I asked. Your six will be fine. Karin replied. Stop it Mana, don't you think you are going overboard? Kaori asked. Is that you girls? Ally and Kaoru? Kaori asked. Hey Kaori. I replied. Kaori, we are going to fight and win. Ally replied. Well, let's get ready, Aoi and Kaoru. Fumiyo replied. The wait was that, Kaori Higashiyama? Katsu asked. Yeah, headquarters have legendary warriors like Kaoru's mom, Megumi Shura (Haru/ My Rare Treasure). Yeah, let's get ready for the big speech. Rumiko replied.

Hi all new recruits, welcome to HQ. It's an honor to see a new face from everyone once in a while. I'm getting off the subject. They assigned you all to two people. You all might have run into some of them. Megumi (Haru/ My Rare Treasure) replied. Megumi stops babying these damn kids. Shigeko (Natasha) replied. Alright, let's get straight to that point. You'll be under these six. Shigeko replied. Don't be so moody, Shigeko. Artemis (Natasha) replied. You are too much of a goodie. Shigeko replied. I rarely agree with her and she is right. Kiaria (Natasha) replied. Well, Aoi is under them. I replied. What is the hell up with that expression? Aoi asked. Wow, the troublemaker is under me? Bellona asked. Hey been awhile, Mitsuyo. I replied. What did I tell you about calling me by my first name? Bellona replied. You will never change, Hime? Fumiyo asked. Wait, those two are Aoi Yoshida and Hime. People whispered. Are we that big of a deal? Aoi replied. Hey, where is your brother? Ayame asked. I glared at her. Oh, man, I thought it would have been him, thank you. What the hell is that supposed to mean? Aoi asked. Are you alright, Kaoru? Aoi asked. I looked at the ground. The instructors started introducing themselves. I am *Bellona, the Roman Goddess of War. Bellona replied. I am Fumiyo the *Dragon Sin. Fumiyo replied. Those two are the most infamous in HQ. Umeko replied. Oh, stop it. Fumiko replied. They are just titles. We are ordinary individuals like you all. Bellona replied. I heard a Shura is here. Ginko replied. Oh, it is the troublemaker. Ginko replied. Oh, and I would ask you not to bring that Shura ever again.

Quick History Lesson:

Bellona is the Roman Goddess. Her counterpart is Athena in Greek Mythology.

Dragon Sin is referring to the Seven Deadly Sins and the animals or monster that represent them.

Shinigami is the Japanese version of the Grim Reaper.