Rally (Constantine)

[David Blaze]

A sheer cry of a whistle rang out across campus, signalling the end of the day for those residing within. David exited his classroom, books held securely under his arm, a page of homework nearly done inside. He walked lightly to his locker as students both old and new passed him by, making thier way home. He stuffed his books inside, deciding to head out for a little air before he helped the after school study group with thier homework. He had maybe an hour until that time, and he wasnt about to go all the way home and come back. He pushed the door open gently, stepping out into the courtyard, the number of present students dwindling rapidly. He stretched, taking a seat on a bench.

He was here for one purpose- to meet with a young man, Nicolas Constantine, about involment in something he had yet to make public. He had heard a little about him- a woman lover, but good at heart, and a supporter of the Pillar system. That information was truly all he needed to ask him to meet up. He had sent him a text, getting his number from a girl next to him, requesting an audience. He wondered if the boy heard of him- many had- but in the end decided that it wouldnt matter either way.

He would talk with him, ask him his thoughts on what happened and was going to happen, then offer him a chance to make a difference.

[Nicolas Constantine]

The bell rang, signaling Nick's wake up call. He had been sleeping in one of his usual spots, this one being on the roof. He got up and stretched, parts of his body cracking as he yawned. School was out but Nick still looked at his phone to see what time it was.

Upon looking at his phone he had received a text message from an unknown number. He read the text with a suspicious look on his face. It was from a guy named David Blaze, who wanted to talk to him in the courtyard after school.

Nick shrugged. Sure, why not? He had never heard of this Blaze fellow, but the worst that could happen is he'd get jumped, right? And he even doubted that because it was in the middle of the courtyard.

He made his way down the building, the four flights of stairs emptying out into the vast courtyard. He looked around at the dispersed students getting ready to go home for the day to have his eyes rest on a lone black-haired boy sitting at a bench looking like he was waiting for someone.

Nick approached the boy and spoke as he got within hearing range.

"Are you David Blaze?"

[David Blaze]

David's eyes turned toward the source of the voice, the young boy coming to his feet to appraise this student whom he had called. He didnt truly know the boys point of veiw or perspective, but he guessed he would soon find out. He held out a hand for a proper introduction.

"Yeah, im David. You must be Nick."

He would shake they boys hand before signalling with his hand down a path that would lead to a road.

"Lets walk, shall we?"

He would take off at an easy stride before looking over and speaking.

"So. Heres the Deal." His voice was professional though calm. " I asked ou hear because i have heard from friends that you are a pretty decent guy, and your not fond of Gabriel Seran and what he wants to do to this school." He shrugged. "I'm here to ask you if you'd like to join me in standing against what i believe will be a total repression of the students of the school."

David got streight to the point.

Its just how he was.

Of course, he knew the boy would likely have questions, so he waited, walking quietly.

[Nicolas Constantine]

Nick shook the lad's hand curiously, wondering why he had called him there. He suspected that he would be told why shortly. He looked up at David, as he was much taller than Nick, as he followed alongside the boy.

"I asked you out here because I have heard from friends that you are a pretty decent guy, and your not fond of Gabriel Seran and what he wants to do to this school."[/i]

Nick looked at him with a cocked eyebrow.

"I've heard about this Seran fellow, but I've never met him, let alone know exactly what it is he wants to do to the school." he said defensively in his accent.

"I don't know about joining anything, what's this all about?"

[David Blaze]

Davids eyes slid over to Nick. He smiled mentally, though frowned externally. At least Nick was honest- David had, as he said before, heard nearly nothing about this boy, so his statement of hearing about him disliking Gabriel was a lie- nothing more thana test, to see exactly how this boy reacted to certain things thrown his way. If he possibly went with things just to please someone. Daivd shrugged as the kid continued, then decided to drop the charade and tell Nick what exactly was going on.

"To make it brief, Gabriel Seran is building himself an Army to take over the school. What he plans to do once he has is unknown to me, except he plans to take over the pillarship, or destroy it, i'm not sure. All i know is that innocent civilians are of no concern to me, and he would do away with all the people who follow him if it meant absolute victory on his part." He stopped, facing toward the young Constantine. "I plan on stopping him, but in order to do that i need people who have the same ideals as me, who can respect the pilars and who just want to defend this school."

He shrugged.

"Nothing more to it, really. I asked you here because i want you to join with me on it."

And there it was. Out in the open and there for his disection.

[Nicolas Constantine]

That's all this was about? Nick chuckled and smiled wide.

"Ha! Sure, then! I think the Pillar system is an adequate hierarchy to keep the peace of the school. If it were to fall, then chaos would consume all students and faculty, not to sound dark or anything."

Nick cleared his throat and put a serious face on.

"I've fought for the safety of this school before, " he whipped out the Garnet Pen left from Mr. Orange and twirled it around to show David before sticking it back in his pocket, "and I'd do it again if it were to insure the safety of everyone in it."

It seemed Blaze wanted his help and no doubt he was probably reciting more people to fight against Seran as well. Nick was willing to help.

[David Blaze]

David grinned.

"Good. Glad to hear that." He looked at the pen before looking back to nick. "I've got a few other people i still need to talk to, but i also have others who have already joined." He would stick out his hands to clasp forearms with the kid. "Itll be good to have someone else who helps the school and respects the pillarship on my side. I am a former Captain, after all." He gave that with a grin before looking back the way they came.

"I'll text you when we're meeting next- you have my number so you can save it. Since that tid-bits out of the way, i think we're done here." He gave a little laugh.

"Sorry if this seems rushed- im meeting with another person today, so i had to make this quick. you understand."

He would turn to go, then turn back.

"Unless, of course, you had any further questions?"

[Nicolas Constantine]

"I understand."

Nick had guessed correctly in assuming he wasn't the only one in on this.

"Nope, just let me know when and where you need me."

Nick was one to help the weaker with his abilities. His Qi was getting more powerful and he had already helped the school from one menace, even though he still had a few bruises left from that fight. He still hadn't gotten it as bad as some, in fact he was one of the least injured. He also though he remembered a curious spectator there who didn't help, but just stood watching Matrim and the rest get beaten to a pulp from the monstrosity that was only known as Mr. Orange.

Nick would continue down the path, as it emptied out to the street surrouning Moral Crest.