The Kings Examination

"KIYOKO! SHIOKA!" Blood splatters across the ground as a scream echoes out. Kiyoko's eyes get blurry with tears as he slowly wakes up in bed. Kiyoko slightly disoriented.

"That's... Never happened before..." Kiyoko reaches his hand up as his eye seems to be wet. He stands up and yawns as he walks to the bathroom. Noticing Frederic out on the balcony. Kiyoko wets a rag and puts it it over his eye. Frederic turns around noticing Kiyoko enter the bathroom. He comes back inside.

"Everything okay in here?" Kiyoko looks at Frederic with a rag over his eye.

"It started bleeding again..." Frederic sighs.

"Let me look at it" Kiyoko removes the Rag. Frederic examining Kiyoko's eye.

"I don't see any open wounds or anything... Hopefully your scar didn't reopen under the skin... It's stopped bleeding so let me grab the eye patch" Frederic walks away as Kiyoko sorrowfully looks in the mirror"

Shioka looks at Liam as everyone tries so hard not to laugh.

"Okay then... Okay... What's my name" Liam strokes his chin as Myoya laughs.

"It starts with 'S'... Uh... Sho?" Everyone bursts into laughter.

"Close, it's Shioka!" Liam laughs almost falling out of his seat.

"So close!" Myoya sits upright.

"Okay then... What about me?" Liam looks over at Myoya.

"Uh... Hmm... Ma... Son?... Mason!" Shioka points over.

"NO!" Everyone starts laughing as Myoya chuckles.

"Hey, Frederic... Kiyoko's eye acting up again?" Frederic sighs.

"Yeah... We're still unsure why though..." There was silence other than a bit of laughter. The door to the room opening.

"Good morning class... We'll be heading to the Castle today to meet with the King... 3 of you are with me... The other 4 will be with Frederic" Miss Shiyuya walks out of the room as everyone rushes to follow.

There was an awkward silence in the carriage. Kiyoko sitting beside Shioka as Myoya sits beside Miss Shiyuya. Miss Shiyuya pointing at Kiyoko and Shioka as the carriage rides.

"So... Do you two know if you have any relationship with each other... You related?" Kiyoko looks at Shioka then both looking at Miss Shiyuya and shaking their heads.

"Strange..."

The room was massive with pillars on both sides. They were in the Royal Ball room as The King walks forward with several Royal knights in training. Both meeting in the middle. Everyone bowing to Nicholas as he smiles.

"Thank you for coming today" Miss Shiyuya shakes her head.

"No, thanks for having us here today" Nicholas smiles.

"Well, let's get started... I've compiled the 8 strongest Royal knights in training and you guys will each be having 1v1 matches" Kiyoko gulps.

"Maho and Weapons are allowed, but try to keep the damage minimal" Miss Shiyuya accepts. One of the guards step forward and point their sword at Frederic.

"I call first pick" Frederic smirks sarcastically and draws his long sword and chained battle axe. King Nicholas interested in the weapon. He claps.

"Begin" Frederic swings the sword sending a wave of ice. The Knight responding by kicking the ice instantly breaking it. He quickly spins around sending a few wind blades at Frederic. None of them land as Frederic uses the battle axe as a shield. Frederic jumps forward letting go of the Long sword handle. Quickly grabbing the chain. The blade barely passing under his chin. He steps back as the battle axe following the same path. The Knight barely dodges as the chain tightens. Frederic jumping from above. Slamming his foot into his chest. Pinning him to the ground and pointing the long sword at the Knights face. Everyone claps as the King smiles.

"Good job Frederic... You win... That's a cool weapon you got there" Frederic helps the Knight up.

"Really...? I'm still getting used to the Weight distribution though..." A smaller Knight steps forward.

"I-ill fight Elijah..." Elijah is slightly shocked.

"Okay then" The Knight steps forward as Elijah rests his hand on his sword.

"Begin" Elijah appears in front of the Knight as he draws his sword.

"Third form... Constant Flux" Elijah appears behind the Knight as suddenly the armor shatters. The Knights shocked as he turns around.

"Is... It my turn?" Lightning radiates around him as he appears in front of Elijah. Elijah swings his blade as the Knight appears behind him kicking out his knees. Elijah catches himself and kicks the Knight. The Knight slides back.

"I'm sorry!" The Knight jumps forward spin kicking Elijah then upper-cutting him. Elijah slides back then jumps forward again.

"Fourth form: gates of Malice" He violently swings the blade stepping on the Knights foot and pointing the tip of the sword at him.

"Your impressive" the Knight gulps before kicking out Elijah's feet. He grabs his arm and flips him over pinning him to the ground.

"Knights are tied to students 1-1" The Knight let's Elijah as they shake hands. Lucas steps forward.

"I don't care who I face..." Another Knight steps forward.

"Fine then... Ill-" Before he could even react Lucas' fist was in his stomach. He coughs a bit as he falls to the floor. Myoya confidently walks out.

"Now I'm pumped!" King Nicholas is shocked at the strength of the class. A Knight stands in front of him.

"Begin!" The Knight tries to attack as none of the attacks land. Myoya standing there smiling.

"Let's try this out... I'm ready to let some anger out" a strong aura radiates off him. His purple stripe glowing. the Knight slides back as Myoya appears in front of him. He punches him in the face. The Knight slides back and tries to stand before his eyes go blank and he hits the ground. King Nicholas walks up to Myoya.

"Are you okay Young Myoya?" Myoya's Stripe returns to normal as he shakes his head.

"Come on... Let's talk about it..." Nicholas guides him to a side room as Miss Shiyuya prepares to continue.

The King and Myoya sit in a small room across a table. A window looking out to the city.

"So... What's troubling you?" Myoya takes a deep breath.

"J-just... So much..." King Nicholas stops smiling.

"You can tell me son" Myoya looks down at his hand.

"its just... I've had a reputation as a bad*ss mean guy in class... At home my parents are having me do everything instead of them, so they could create a new kid who could do a better job... I mean class courts high-level... I do those... Bills.... And handle transportation..." King Nicholas thinks for a bit.

"...You know I can talk directly to your parents about this issue you have... They will have to listen to me if I order them... To talk face to face if you want myoya... Nobody your age should have to do all of that at once maybe a few things but not everything" Myoya looks down.

"They... Only ever talk to me... When I've done everything... Everything..." King Nicholas puts his hand on Myoya's shoulder.

"then ill have a talk with them about sharing the work... No one person should to all that at once and about how to treat their child... don't worry myoya ill help you in any way I can ok?" The King releases his hand.

"Can I... Ask a favor...?" King Nicholas raises an eyebrow.

"Can I... Change my name...?... I don't wanna be a Mizushi anymore..." Nicholas is shocked.

"We can pull a few strings-" suddenly there is a voice behind them.

"I think Mizushi suits you though... You ARE Royalty" Myoya's eyes widen as Nicholas turns around readying his sword.

"Who are you... Where are the Maho Knights!?" The man was wearing all black. His blue eyes now on show.

"Since I can Manipulate wind... Only you and this Myoya brat can see me" Nicholas grits his teeth.

"How did you get in with our Maho detector's noticing?" The assassin smiles.

"It's as easy..." He suddenly disappears. He reappears behind Myoya with a knife to his neck. "...As a gust of wind"