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"This can only end one of two ways. Either one of us leaves, or we both die!"

The lone passenger on the ferry shook herself out of her light sleep. Looking up from her seat she saw the massive Fort City off in the distance, guessing how far from it she was the girl knew that the boat would arrive within the hour. Sighing she stood and picked up her sword, she was getting impatient with all of the waiting, so she silently decided to go speak with the boat's captain.

Fort City, a floating city built into the side of a mountain. The city was filled with many people, most of which were in training to deal with the problems of the world. These students were known as Disciples, children who were gifted with the Brand of the Star God.

Most went about enjoying their lives on the island city, while others took their role very seriously. The adults and Ex-Disciples were there to teach and provide support. They were the only ones that could ready them for what they had to do.

At the dock a transport ferry slowed to a halt. Its exit ramp slowly lowered, allowing its passenger to disembark into the city.

The passanger stood with long, unruly sliver hair, swaying gently in the breeze. She wore the primary brown uniform of a yet to be ranked Disciple. Her sword was held in her free hand as she looked out into the city.

The girl shielded her eyes from the afternoon sun as she allowed herself a smile. She was finally here, after what seemed like forever since the Brand appeared. Blinking she lowered her hand to her pocket to withdraw an old pocket watch.

"Hm, it looks like I have some time left before I need to go to the Church. Why not look around for a bit."

Looking to her side she squinted her eyes to see the tops of trees, an artificial forest. Reaching for her notebook in her back pocket she opened it and glanced through it.

"Well that's lucky, I am missing some plant and animal species."

Nodding at her decision she turned and waved to the captain before embarking on her little escapade.

Walking through the forest the girl happily jotted down notes of anything that wasn't already cataloged in her notebook. She had just finished jotting down information about a new insectoid species, but she was pulled from her thoughts by the sounds of people shouting.

"AAAAHHHHHH!"

Quickly standing up she looked off in the direction the sound came from. She was about to simply go back to her note taking, but she was cut off by an echoing roar. The sound made her eyes narrow as she gritted her teeth.

"They just had to show up here didn't they?"

Making sure to pick up her sword the girl then rushed off in the direction of the screams.

Two Disciples slowly backed away from the beast that stood before them. One was a girl with long pink twin tails, while the other was a boy with spiky red hair.

The monster was dragon like in appearance, its purple body seemingly made out of smoke. It watched them hungrily with it six eyes as it inched closer. The boy got between it and the girl as it again roared.

"What should we do? It's coming right at us!"

The boy chuckled as he raised his fists, he began walking towards the monster with a smug grin.

"We'll have to fight it of course."

"Without weapons!? Are you insane?"

The dragon growled as the boy shook his head, cracking his knuckles as it slid closer to him.

"That's no problem for us, we are Disciples of the Star God after all."

The dragon raised its body up higher and roared, more monstrous bodies formed and proceeded to circle the boy. The boy suddenly charged towards the original screaming a battle cry.

"Eat my fist monster!"

Before the boy could even make his attack connect one of the newly formed monster heads jumped towards him and knocked him to the ground. The boy wheezed as he tried to stand, he felt as if he had been hit by a truck. The girl again screamed as the monsters knocked the boy aside, he flew through the air and landed behind her.

"Chlotz! Are you alright!?"

"Dang that thing is good..."

The boy again tried to stand, but he collapsed once again.

"Dang, I was hurt more badly than I thought."

The original monster began advancing, its body slowly turning red as its eyes shone brighter. Several arrow tipped tentacles sprouted from its base, it then aimed them like daggers. The girl tried to shield the boy, but he shook his head.

"No Fuuko, it is too dangerous! Run!"

"And leave you to die? Not going to happen."

The original then roared, the shockwave knocked the girl down. She then watched in horror as the beast lunged, its mouth opened wide enough to eat her. She again screamed as the beast was right on top of her.

The beast almost got to her, but to her amazement the monster's head was then seperated from its body. The monster collapsed and dissolved, this gave the girl a good look at her savior. The silver haired girl then rushed forward and started slicing the monsters into pieces.

She made her way through most of them before they once again started multiplying. She hopped back and spun away from the new monsters' attacks. She ended up infront of the girl, turning towards her with a serious expression, but the girl on the ground could see worry in her eyes.

"You alright?"

The girl didn't respond quickly, for her eyes hovered over the girl. She was tall, and slim, but she could tell the girl had muscles. She honestly thought the girl looked quite beautiful.

Her attention slowly shifted to the back of the girl's right hand. A purple brand snapping the girl back to attention. The silver haired girl was watching her with increasing worry. She made a noise as a blushed formed when she realized she had been staring.

"Oh! Yeah, I'm alright."

The silver haired girl then smiled as she returned her attention to the encroaching monsters. An empty smile taking over her features.

"Alright then, let's finish this."

The last of the monsters' corpses fell to the ground and dissolved as the silver haired girl slowly relaxed. The boy chuckled as he got up, he then went and slapped the girl on the back.

"You saved us! Man, you are really strong!"

"Yeah, I need to thank you for saving me. I didn't want to die when I had just arrived to this island."

The boy turned to the downed girl and quickly turned away from her, a faint blush evident. He gave a sheepish smile as he rubbed his head.

"Um Fuuko, maybe you should stand up before you thank her. We...um, can see up your skirt."

The girl, Fuuko, simply glanced down to her legs. She quickly let out an 'eep' as she pulled them together while pulling her skirt lower. The boy chuckled as he covered his ears.

"Ow Fuuko, you screamed louder then than when you were being attacked."

Fuuko fumed as she glared daggers at the boy.

"You're a jerk Chlotz!"

The silver haired girl pushed past Choltz walking over to the downed Fuuko she held out her hand.

"Do you need any help standing?

Fuuko smiled as she accepted the hand. The girl then pulled her up with a small smile. Fuuko giggled as she took a step back.

"Um...Th-thank you..."

The girl nodded and turned to move towards a bush on the rim of the clearing. She picked up her sheath and slowly slid her sword into it before she turned back to the two. Fuuko watched her just standing there, and not wanting to be akward a second time she spoke.

"That uniform, does that mean you are a Disciple?"

The girl nodded as she pulled out her pocket watch, she slowly closed it before returning her attention to Fuuko.

"Yeah, I had just gotten here though. My name is Wake Archus."

The boy stepped forward and held out his hand, Wake took it and shook it.

"I'm Chlotz Genus, and this here is Fuuko Amicus. We were on the same boat from the mainland."

Fuuko walked up to Wake and also held out her hand. Wake smiled as she took it.

"Yeah, It's nice to meet you Wake."

"Its nice to meet you too Fuuko, and Chlotz."

Chlotz chuckled as he shook his head, shrugging.

"Why do I feel I was tacked on to the end?"

Fuuko smiled as she laughed, stepping back from Wake. The silver haired girl frowning slightly at the loss of warmth from Fuuko's hand. She was pulled out of her thoughts when Fuuko began to speak.

"It was quite impressive how you dealt with those monsters. Man, if you have the Star Brand we really need to follow your example."

"Oh, its nothing. I just never leave my weapon behind. Never know when I might need it."

As the two girls were conversing Chlotz looked down to his brand and sighed.

"The Star God can be so cruel..."

Fuuko and Wake looked to him with raised eyebrows. He looked up and chuckled when he noticed their gaze.

"Sorry, but I was just wondering why we would be weighed down with these burdens when we are at a time in life when we should be enjoying youth. I mean, your life is technically over when you see it."

"Well I for one am happy to have gotten mine."

The two turned to Wake, Fuuko saw a glimpse of something dark in the girl's eyes before it faded.

"I have been selected to carry out a task. With this power I can protect the world."

Chlotz scoffed slightly as he began walking past her, putting a hand on her shoulder.

"You're going to be a good one, I can tell. Anyway It should be time to head to the Church."

Wake quickly pulled out her watch and glanced at the time. She sighed as she put it back in its place.

"And here I thought I would have more time for cataloging."

"So, we are going to be ranked?"

Fuuko nodded as she took a sip from her soda. The trio had stopped to get drinks along the way from the Church, Chlotz worried that Wake needed something after the fight, but she had declined. Now only Fuuko sipped away at her drink as they talked.

"Yep, they measure our Star Energy levels and determine what rank of Disciple we are."

Chlotz the thrust his fist into the air, almost dropping his drink in the process. Quickly catching it he cleared his throat and turned to them with a sheepish grin.

"Sorry, but yeah. I was going to say that I am going to be an S-Rank Disciple!"

Fuuko looked to Chlotz with an irritated expression as she stopped sipping her drink.

"Aren't those the Disciples that are the most distinguished? You honestly think you would be one?"

Chlotz ignored Fuuko's comment and turned to see Wake with a confused expression.

"Disciples are split into two groups. The Standard, and the Elite. The S-Rank Elites are the best of the best, and I am going to be one of them."

"Yeah, with what I have seen of your performance, I highly doubt that."

Chlotz slumped over as the two girls began laughing.

"Why are you both suddenly against me?"

The trio stood before the largest building by far. Wake had to crane her neck to just glimpse the top. This was AngelMarker, the company responsible for outfitting the Disciples in Fort City, along with research on the Monsters that attacked people. They were highly respected, holding as much power as the Church on the small island. Wake turned to Fuuko as the girl finished off her drink.

"So, is this the place we will be taking our exams?"

"It looks like it, let's go."

The three then hurried into the building, hoping that nothing too crazy would happen to them.

Several minutes later the three were directed to a large chamber filled with computers and massive capsules filled with glowing blue liquid. Wake looked to one of the center computers to see a man in a black suit hurriedly typing data into the console. She walked over to him as the other two were occupied with the decor. She tapped the man on the shoulder, causing him to jump in surprise and turn towards her.

"I'm sorry, but we are the new Desciples. Is this where we take the Qualifying Exams?"

The man nodded as he regained his composure, straightening his glasses.

"I am Mark, and I should welcome you to AngelMarker R&D. I am a researcher here, although most tend to regard my creations as whacky."

Fuuko and Chlotz, finally snapped out of their trance, walked over to Mark and shook his hand.

"My name is Chlotz."

"Fuuko. Nice to meet you."

Mark smiled as he turned to Wake, she nodded and Mark continued.

"Well, why not get the person who is going to oversee your exams. Chief Ruby, new Disciples!"

A woman with short white hair walked over to the group, she wore the same suit as Mark, but added decorations signified that she was of higher rank. She smiled as she spread her arms.

"Welcome. I am the head Researcher here, my name is Ruby."

While she was talking, Chlotz's attention was slowly pulled to the woman's 'assets'. He chuckled as a deep blush formed when he saw them bounce.

"Dang, she is gorgeous!"

The conversation stopped, all turning their attention to Chlotz, who upon noticing what he had said, shied away from their stares. Fuuko shook her head as she placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Chlotz, we really need to fix that habit of yours to blurt out information."

Chief Ruby chuckled as she turned away from the group, she began typing on one of the computers. Their pictures were brought up along with several paragraphs of information for each of them.

"Now, you are the three Disciples scheduled for today. Mattero informed us of your arrival. And now that I have indeed matched you with your faces. I guess we can start."

Ruby turned to the trio and pointed to Chlotz.

"You are first Mr. Genus, and the Ms. Amicus, and finally you will go Ms. Archus."

The three nodded as Ruby again typed something into the computer. Hitting a button the room opened up into a white room. She directed them towards it.

"That is were you will be taking the exam. Attack the holographic target and we shall record the results."

An hour passed before Chlotz and Fuuko both finished with their tests. Wake got up from her seat and joined them. Ruby chuckled as she got the results.

"Okay, Chlotz, you are ranked in the Elite, a B-Rank. Congratulations."

Chlotz took a step back in shock, Fuuko and Wake looked at him in concern.

"Only a B? Why was I not an S-Rank?"

"It's still impressive Chlotz, cheer up."

"Yeah Chlotz, you shouldn't be acting like that, your an Elite after all."

Ruby gained their attention as she waved at them from her console. The trio looked her way as she spun the computer around.

"Chlotz, your Ether count is sitting at 60, this is above average for a Male Disciple. So if not with your rank, at least be happy about that."

She then turned to Fuuko, typing a command the screen switched to her data.

"If this is true Fuuko, you have an exceptional amount of Star Energy."

Mark looked up from his research and leaned over to the screen, a smile over taking his face.

"Wow Fuuko, this amount of Energy doesn't just make you an Elite, your an S-Rank!"

Everyone except Wake jumped in surprise at the information. Wake turned and gave Fuuko a smile as the girl began stumbling over her words.

"Me? I can't be an S-Rank. I'm only good at swimming..."

Ruby shook her head with a smile.

"The physical prowess of a Disciple isn't a factor towards their natural gifts. These readings also match up with the Church's records of an S-Rank Disciple. Good work Fuuko."

Fuuko blushed as she gave a sheepish chuckle, pushing her fingers together. Wake's smile only widened.

"Good work Fuuko, I knew you could do it."

"Th-thanks Wake, I-I don't know what to say..."

"Of course you get to be an S-Rank, man I'm jealous."

The boy laughed, causing the girl to blush more. The two scientists then turned to Wake as Mark typed into the system. Ruby motioned towards the Hologram Chamber when the calibrations were finished.

"Alright Wake, now time for your test."

Wake nodded and proceeded into the chamber. The door slammed shut behind her and she smiled as the room changed into a labyrinth. Her clothes also altered to become a black battle suit with a red circular emblem over her chest, and a white scarf that wrapped around her neck.

Two guns materialized before her, she tilted her head in confusion.

"Take these Dusk Breakers."

Ruby's voice could be heard throughout the room, but Wake simply shook her head at the instructions given to her.

"I'm sorry, but I'll stick to my sword, thank you."

Walking through the maze that Ruby and Mark created Wake was cautious. She didn't know what they put into the maze, besides Boores and a Wimpus combo. They were dealt with quickly, but there was more labyrinth to explore.

Coming to a door she readied her blade.

Outside the Chamber everyone watched Wake's progress on a large monitor. Mark took careful notes of the data scrolling across the screen, he looked to Ruby with a confused look.

"Chief, she isn't letting off any Star Energy. The reading has stayed at a constant 0 this entire time."

Everyone turned to Mark as he spun the monitor around to prove his claims. Ruby quickly looked back to the screen with Wake.

"How is that even possible. She wouldn't be alive if her body had absolutely no Star Energy. What is keeping her alive? How is she even fighting those creatures?"

Chlotz turned towards Ruby as she frantically began typing.

"Well, those things are just Holograms right? Why would she have trouble?"

Fuuko turned with worried eyes to Chlotz, he looked to her and felt the feelings starting to infect him.

"Chlotz, if you did your school work you should know. This Chamber uses Dusk Energy to make the monsters, so even though they are weak, they are like fighting the real thing."

"Oh, that is bad."

Wake opened up another door, and as she entered the room she was met with a single monster. She readied her blade as the monster began gathering energy into itself. Its body then distorted and grew. Its skin hardened into brown armor, its face closing into a helmeted face.

It stood and roared as a massive hammer formed in its hands. Wake stepped back in fear as the beast's size continued to grow. Memories began to surface as the beast stalked towards her, she felt unexplainable fear take hold as the beast raised its hammer.

She ran towards the beast with a scream of rage, only to be batted aside by its hammer. She slammed into the wall, denting it. Sliding off she fell to her knees, looking up she saw that her sword was across the room from her.

She felt the fear begin to build again, but there was another feeling. The beast again smashed her with its hammer and sent to flying. Landing she slowly stood as the fear began to fade.

She looked up with hatred replacing fear, she remember that monster. Its memories were filled with blood and a girl screaming.

A ring of energy began circling around her feet as she slowly walked forward.

"Chief! Something is happening with her, these readings are going haywire!"

Ruby quickly looked to Mark's screen and paled. The readings were slowly approaching the red. Her vitals were also dropping and rising sporadically. Fuuko watched the screen with clasped hands, even Chlotz looked worried.

Mark's hand flew acoss his keyboard as he tried to figure out what to do. A warning chime cut his concentration, he looked to the screen and his eyes widened.

"R-Ruby, she is giving off an Ether reading."

Everyone in the room turned towards him, Ruby practically pushed him away from his computer and she watched as the readings increased.

"500...790...1000, no 1500?!"

The computers in the room suddenly exploded.

Wake glared at the monster as the energy increased. Raising her arms the energy began to gather, stretching and shaping the energy formed two purple and black blades. Her eyes began to glow blue as she lunged, a roar filling the room.

Everything then faded to black.

Chapter complete!

I hope you enjoyed.

I have been wanting to do this story for a while. I played the game and really liked it, not for the reasons you think. It was fun and I enjoyed the characters.

The only problem I had with the game was one specific boss, and trying to farm a rare drop from a specific enemy. Nothing too major though.

Now I have made Wake a girl, because this will be a yuri story. I will try and make the romance-y bits really adorable. A Yuri Harem that involes no male characters, of course I strive for it to be adorable.

This story will be T rated, but that may change considering the subject matter of the game, but I will attempt to keep it there.

Again, I hope you enjoyed.

Have a nice day!