Courtyard (South)

[Moonduster]

Celes's dad used to help people too he spent more time helping others then spending time with his family. But, they all understood why he was gone so much so it never bothered them. Today though it bothers Celes because of what his good deeds had brought to her and the rest of her family. It happened so many years ago but it felt like it just happened yesterday. Her face has once more went blank the smile fading from her lips leaving her empty of emotion really.

She tipped the paper down when Nayru grabbed it so it wouldn't rip it was the only map she got and if it got ripped that would be bad. She pointed with her index finger her nail polished a sweet plum color at a wide area where there was a little bridge on it.

'Here....the registration is...' her finger followed a trail to a building that had a book on it. 'here the Library I believe'  

[bleachman]

Nayru nodded convincingly like she understood where that was, but in reality, had no clue. "Hmm.... I see.." she said while chewing on the side of her finger.

Looking up at butterfly over her glasses, she smiled as sweetly as could be. "You have really pretty eyes." she said with admiration. "Ok! Lets go then!!" she said as she grabbed butterfly's hand that had pointed at the library and pulled her along, galloping across the grass. By sheer luck, Nayru was running in the right direction towards the library.

Passing some buildings, running along the concrete path, they finally reached the large library building and her eyes widened in excitement. "Yay!!" she jumped in joy, raising butterfly's hand into the air, then ran around circling butterfly, yet still holding onto her hand; forcing butterfly to spin in place. Nayru jolted towards the library door, clinging to butterfly's hand, dragging her along the sprint.

"Oh?" she said, and stopped instantly infront of the steps up to the library door. She looked down at the strangely clothed girl surrounded by books. ".... another student..?" she asked herself out loud.

"Um... Excuse me...?" she said cutely, still hanging onto butterfly's hand, but leaning her upper body down close to the girl. "Do... you need some help...?"  

[Ai`]

Sakura Ai was still quite dizzy from her fall, her right hand was on her head while her left hand was placed on her hat and swiftly and gently placed it back on her lavender-haired head. She then shook her head and looked up. She saw two students, new students of whom she hasn't met. A huge smiled came across her face she took one of each of those two girls hands and shook them for five minutes.

"Oh my gosh!! New students new students!!" she sanged, her voice was light and delicate through many years of learning. She is after all an independent student in the music catagory. At this point, you may of thought she looked like the chesire cat with that huge smile of hers.

"Oh my gawd!! Its soo great to have new students!1 We rarely get some!! But you know that Mattus, he likes to pick who ever is worthy of his school. Silly Silly. Oh!! No need, i can manage, I've been her quite a while so i have the responsibility to take care of myself!!" She said, though it was a mouth full. She leaned down and picked up the books she was carrying, for some unknown reason they felt lighter than usual.

"Oh! By the way, my name is Sakura Ai. Most call me Ai. Silly ain't it, Ai means love in japanese." she said with pleasure. It was nice to meet two new people, maybe they could be friends. Ai would love that.  

[Moonduster]

Again Butterfly had no choice but to be led towards the general direction that the library rested in. Having longer legs then Nayru made it easier to stay with her rather easy in fact. She had doubts about her eyes being pretty though perhaps strange but not pretty. There was a reason why her eyes were such a dazzling golden color. And only Butterfly knew those reasons as she stared at the brilliant colors surrounding Nayru. Perhaps it was because of those colors why she was fainting smiling again. She could see that the girl was going to have a bright future ahead of her. That was always good to see.

In no time at all they had arrived just a few yards away from the great library. Not minding the excitement the girl was giving out nor the fact that she was leading Butterfly in every movement she was making. It was rather good relief to be able to simple be moving about like the girl was instead of all stiff and alone. That was when she caught sight of the fallen form as well stopping about a foot behind Nayru. Making sure to hold onto the girls hand so she wouldn't fall over when she leaned over to this other student. Meanwhile, Butterfly bent down and started to pic up some of the books that the girl had dropped upon the ground. Handing them over to Sakura once she was up upon her feet.

She didn't understand why so many people around here today were excited. Did something occur that she did not know about or something? Butterfly stood there mutely as the girl spoke so quickly and excitedly. She had a distinct feeling that these two girls were going to get along perfectly with one another. She didn't need to read they're aura's to know that much.

"Celes..' Butterfly answered.  

[bleachman]

Nayru grinned as she tilted her head down, shadowing her eyes.

With an Outburst of energy, she rose her head and did another heroic pose as the wind added to the effect. "Ai!! Thank you for introducing yourself! Now I will introduct Myself! I Am Nayru Lee, soon to be the greasest ninja this planet has ever seen!" she announced with full spirit as the wind rushed passed her and settled down just as she finished her intro.

She smiled brightly in the afternoon sun, then stated, "Wiether you need the help or not, I will be there to help!", with a big thumbs up. And, with that, she burst down onto the ground and started picking up the books as fast as she could, stacking them into a high tower beside her, though she kept knocking the stack down with her wrapped feet as she turned to get more books.

"Oh... um... " she stopped for a moment and looks curious. "Is this where we register?"  

[Ai`]

"Ah, thank you Celes" Sakura Ai said with such warmth as she took the book Celes was so kind to pick up. She smiled at Celes, like a warm hug or something. Thats when the perky ninja was introducing herself. Too Ai, she found it quite funny how she insisted she was the greatest ninja in the world and how she posed. It kind of reminded her of Joy, who is always filled with strong compassion in energy.

Sakura Ai, well, she was different. She was stupid, its true, she has a inner blonde inside her heart. But that never stopped her to complete her goal. Too become a singer!! Someone where she could write her lyrics through the heart and make people happy, sad, angry, confused. What ever she was feeling. But it seems, she'll never achieve that goal. Her job as an angel from Heaven and a slayer has to come through first.

"Well, its nice to meet you two. Celes the butterfly and Nayru Lee the all powerful and happy ninja i've ever seen!!" She said with a chuckle. But she wondered, was it safe enough to tell them she is an angel? Her thoughts were interupted once again as a question ran through the thin air.

Is this where we register?

In fact, Sakura Ai was so sure. Though shes been here for half a year and is getting to be known quite fast. But, she hasn't really registered either.

"I think so, i think the librarian would let you guys sign up or something on the computers" she said as she scratched her head lightly with one hand and placing the books underneath her arm.

"You guys can go in. I'll come too since i have nothing else to do at the moment" she said with a sincere smile.  

[Moonduster]

Butterfly bowed at the waist before Sakura Ai. 'A pleasure miss Ai.'

Then slowly came back at full height before glancing towards the Library building. Turning towards the library she took about two steps and waited for miss Nayru to start walking as well. She didn't want to start yanking the girl or sprint there like miss Nayru has bene doing all day with her. But she was a patient and simply stood there waiting giving no hint of hurriedness or inpatience. Taking the time to stick the crumbled piece of paper down her right boot once more.  

[Moonduster]

Butterfly did not know how long she had actually been in the library but she was more then glad to leave it now. Her steps echoed on the way down the cement steps. Her mind racing wildly not noticing that her entire right arm was shaking from the immense restraint of not simply lashing out. No one could honestly believe they could change a person in under an hour or more. It takes months perhaps even years to change someone such as herself.

Coming off the stairs Butterfly made a turn to start crossing the courtyard. A wind coming down from a jetstream up there in the atmosphere. Her coat and butterfly wings flapping behind her as she walked against the up coming wind. It was about time she went back to her dorm. Either that or continue to stroll around a bit to calm herself down. That way she wouldn't trash her room upon return. The second sounded like a good plan. Changing direction she headed out of school to go and find something to calm down her nerves. To get the graphic images out of her mind and to get the sounds of people screaming out of her ears.  

[Moonduster]

Butterfly came ambling over the courtyard her right hand resting upon the side of her neck tracing along the leather collar she wore to hide the scar. It felt awkward to tell so much to miss Nayru this day. She shouldn't have done it and wished she could take it back now. It certaintly didn't make her feel any better that was for sure. But, she couldn't worry about such things now. She had a choice of going out and train or gain some knowledge at the library. Sighing to herself softly she came to a stop. Miss Nayru would be at the training facuility and today Butterfly just wanted a nice training. No, hyper child around her.

It isn't she found her annoying or anything but she just liked the silence when she trained. And she was sure that in the training building she would find no such thing as silence. Her golden hawk eyes caught sight of a shadow upon the lush grass cause by the tree. There wasn't exactly a law stating she wasn't allowed to do innocent little tricks outside of the building. If there was then she would deeply apologize later. Calmly she walked over and stopped about five feet from the shadow upon the ground.

But, she couldn't train by herself she needed someone that would be willing to teach her. And that was going to be near to impossible considering how unsocial Butterfly was. Her eyes stared deeply at the shadow before her as it suddenly twitched. The more she focused on it the more it would ripple like that of a ocean current.  

[Moonduster]

Then she closed her eyes and the shadow ceased to move. Taking in a breath she reopened her eyes. Her magic was a curse and she did not need to improve it not yet. First, she would have to practice her hand to hand combat and staffing. Turning she headed towards the training facuility. Her hands running through her red hair pulling it up behind her head and snagging it in a pony tail. Two thick strands of hair fell around to frame her angelic face. Placing the butterfly clip over her left ear. THen removed the ring from her finger placing it in her pocket before slipping on a pair of simple black gloves.  

[Ceron]

"Very interesting..." a voice seemed to carry through the air. It touched along the young woman's ears ever so slightly with a suggestiveness laced through it. "With such abilities, do you believe *that* is where you should be? Do you believe that hollow place will grant you your desires...?" a shadow appeared, casted down over her and covering away what little light there was around her body. It was the shadow of a slender form, coming from a man who sat atop the fountain...which currently had no water running from it. His right leg was crossed over his left, and he grinned slightly. Both hands remained folded in his lap, the right gloved and the left bare. He wasn't quite visible though, as he was wearing an entirely black suit, his skin was a darker coloration as well. His eyes however shined brightly in the moon's light, even with the darkness of his own shadow. They seemed to be the most brilliant and apparent part of him. Their hypnotic, endless gaze casted on her and her alone. "And truly, with a place so empty and cold, would you rather not prefer one's company over your solitairy training?"  

[Moonduster]

((I gotta go take a shower be back in about ten-fifteen mins))

Butterfly came to complete halt hearing a voice that made the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end. Turning around making her trenchcoat flutter about her as she searched for the source of the voice. She wouldn't have found it if her ablilties to see aura's hadn't kicked in. Finding herself staring towards the fountain where a man was setted. She wondered how long the man had been there and why she hadn't heard him the entire time he was there. If it wasn't for Butterfly's faintly pale skin, gold eyes, and red hair she probably would've been slighlty invisible as well with the dark clothing she wore.

"It depends upon whom would be the company..." Butterfly spoke softly. "Whom are you?'  

[Ceron]

He tilted his head a little, a smile crept along his features and broadened as if pleased with her response. "Why, just another man...taking his time to gaze upon the night, the lovely pale moon, and let the sweet and gentle breeze calm his soul..." there was a relaxed air he let out through his lips. His head lifted up as he spoke, his eyes closed and he did indeed let the night's soothing winds touch across his youthful features. The tall, single braid along his back pushed off from his shoulder and began to wave forward at his left side, followed by a few short strands of hair along the front and sides of his head. "And as for who I am, well...my name is Tallan my dear." he continued the smile, but did not open his eyes or look at her, the light simply seemed to bathe over his form, and as if willed by the man himself, his form became more visible. "However, I feel the more important question would be..." his eyes finally opened, and the deep blue pools exposed themselves to her form. "Who might you be...and what is your name?"  

[Moonduster]

This had to be one of the first serious people she has happened to met since arriving at the school yesterday afternoon. Her golden eyes glance at their surroundings not that much impressed by it. Nothing really impressed Butterfly anymore. She simply had no heart for anything except to survive really. Her eyes slowly trailing back to the man focusing on the air about him. Catching small glimpses of colors here and there floating around the man. Her mind racing trying to remember what those colors represented. During the same time she was making sure to take his every detail to memory so that she may not forget this, Tallan. Taken back by the deep set colors of his eyes. It felt as if they were digging into her in some sort of shape or form.

"A lone butterfly..' she started softly. "The name's Celes, sir."

Her right hand was softly placed on her hip while her other simply rested there at her side. Not minding the fact that some of her red hair was framing around her face like a picture. A single strand falling over her right eye.  

[Ceron]

"Indeed she is..." His body slid first, followed by his hands, sliding himself off of the fountain. He fell to the ground in what seemed to take a good many moments. Even upon landing, there was something different about him, his mannerism, his movement. Even after landing, one might have realized or noticed that his body seemed to slow down ever so slightly before his feet touched the ground. The instant he had set foot to the ground, water began to pour through the fountain once more. "...and quite a fitting name she has." his voice was once more a whisper carried through the wind. With but a flick of his wrist and hand, the braid was pushed off over his shoulder and moved to his back once more. He had already taken her form with the mere glance that he first gave her, and now proceeded to move closer. "I...would ask what it is you are doing out here..." he shut his eyes slowly, softly, before opening them and stopping a mere few feet away. "...if I infact did not already know the answer." he tilted his head with yet another pause, the smile upon his face yet to have faded. "It is not easy, is it? It is not easy carrying a burden you did not ask for." as pleasent as his smile appeared, there was a greater meaning behind his words. Almost a sorrow, and a recognition, as if in some sense he was trying to convey his understanding of her feelings.