Pillars ASSEMBLE! FORM OF A SYSTEM!(Invites)

[Linda Osako]

Pillars of #42 assemble! Form of the supports for the ultimate system.

Over the intercom a voice could be heard,

"Dear Pillars of Moral Crest, meet in the conference room. Its time for a meeting!" The giddy voice of Linda Osako giggled after saying 'meeting'.

It was time that the new Pillars of PHS #42 revealed themselves and met up. So far as Linda knew, her pillars of #259 had successfully defeated the previous pillars of Moral Crest and taken their positions, however only face to face confirmation would solidify Linda's prediction. She sat quietly all alone in the conference room, waiting for the rest of the pillars to arrive.

[Mathew Amtrum]

Mathew Amtrum, Student Body President stood outside when the intercom had blasted Linda's announcement. A grin forming on his lips when he heard her call for an assembly. Mathew stood still, overlooking the courtyard, the students walking to and fro hurrying to where they needed to be. This was to be his new battlefield. This was going to be a place of change, just like Long Beach was before it.

Letting out a small chuckle he turned his back to the courtyard and entered through the large doors to the main building. After all he had a meeting to go to.

The halls were far from empty, but still the young Dragon stood out among the crowd. Wearing black combat boots and leather studded pants. To top it all of was the jacket that was a symbol of him. The Earth Dragon Coat, thick Leather with metal meshing underneath, able to stop a bullet.

He made his way through the halls, head held up high full of pride. Arrogant or not, he felt his ego was warranted, at least he could back it up. Pushing open the doors to the meeting room he approached the table plopping down at one of the chairs, putting his feet up on the table as he waited for everyone to arrive, a grin still playing on his lips.

So it begins.

[Damien Kross, Jester]

I was enjoying some time in my Modern Lit class when the announcement was made. Ugh... Always, always, always, Linda picks bad times for this shit... I'm trying to learn and shit, but the Captain wants us to all get together and blow each other's egos.

Oh calm down Damien. It's a meeting, not a funeral march.

Not listening to my other half, I packed up my things and left the classroom, lighting up a cigarillo as I entered the halls. As a Pillar, I granted myself the ability to smoke on school grounds- just cause I could. It made things convenient.

I stood at the door, exhaled some smoke, and ground the cigar into the bottom of my shoe before running it under the water fountain and throwing it away.

With a deep breath and a grin, I entered the room, finding the Bone and Earth Dragons before me.

'"Mathew, Linda." I said, giving a nod to both as I took a seat at the table. "So, what's our topic today? I presume it isn't something boring like lunch plans or the Obama Administration."

[Matrim Gallagher]

"And let this serve as a reminder," Matrim said, the boys head was between Matrim's knees, bent forward looking at the ground. Matrim had hooked his arms through the boys own so that the boys arms were behind his back, Matrim's own weaved in between arm and back to keep them in place, "You just don't shove people when you don't know if you're stronger then they are."

Matrim then hopped up, threw his feet back, bending his knees so that the boys head was on a collision course to the ground, powered by Matrim's own fall. When Matrim hit the ground with his knees the boys head popped up out from between Matrim's legs, and he was rolled over onto his back with an incredibly broken nose. Matrim had successfully performed a pedigree on the kid.

"Dear Pillars of Moral Crest, meet in the conference room. Its time for a meeting!"

"Saved by the bell kid, I would have definitely gotten the three count on you," Matrim said getting up and walking away from the unconscious boy towards the conference room. When he finally got there he realized he was the last one. This made him feel a little like an asshole, but he just took his seat, "Hello." He said, sitting down and pulling a bag of marshmellows out from his side bag. He began popping marshmellow after marshmellow into his mouth, waiting for the School Captain and other pillars to get on with it.

[Linda Osako]

And now the party could begin.

"Welcome welcome, Pillars of Moral Crest High." Linda said moving her arms away from her as if giving a presentation. Linda grinned, surely they were all expecting her to bring up some grand topic that would change things. Like a play or a scheme of some sort.... Nope. This was a chance for them to all get to know a little bit about each other and just what they were looking to do with their new positions.

"So boys, what all have you gathered on this school. Problems, questions, concerns? Anything you feel we need to discuss, now is the time to bring it up. Having said that, let the first meeting of the pillars begin." Linda looked to Mathew when she finished. Matrim and Damien could very well speak up before Mathew, but Linda expected Mathew to already have some sort of agenda, he always seemed to have something up his sleeve.

[Damien Kross, Jester]

So, she called a meeting about pretty much nothing... grand... Typical Linda. Hey, let's get everyone out of their classes to talk about a bunch of random stuff, mkay? Then we can go out and get smoothies, yay!!

Yup, sounds like Linda.

Mhm... And today was no different. With a sigh, I gave her a lazy look and lopsided smile.

"God dammit Linda." I chuckled. "We've been Pillars for what, three days? And already we're having a meeting? Well, it's getting to know you time then... I'm Damien Kross, I enjoy long walks on the beach and talking about feelings. I'm sitting at a table with the Queen Bitch of the Universe, Ajax, and Zaraki Kenpachi..." I said, referencing Linda, Mathew, and Matrim, in that order.

"In all seriousness though, I've encountered minimal problems. A few kids were fighting yesterday, and I dealt with it. Newspaper deadlines are a bitch-and-a-half, and my media staff sucks massive scrotum... Other than that, everything's peachy."

[Mathew Amtrum]

Unlike The Jester, Mathew took this meeting seriously. Pillar for less then a week or not, Mathew already had a long list of things he had noticed as well as plans. He listened to The Jester's joke of a introduction. When he was finished Mathew cleared his throat. He intended to be a bit more serious with this. He waited a moment, to make sure he had everyone's attention before speaking.

"I beg to differ. It is true I have encountered little to no problem personally. But the fact is that there are many problems. The first one is fairly straight forward, we are not the only transfers. Each of us has brought our own baggage with us. We have enemies here, enemies from PHS #259. This is a situation that needs to be monitored and kept under Control. Personally I would like Jester to keep an eye on the transfers. As head of the media I think he is best suited to make sure we are in a favorable light and they are not. We have to stop them from getting support."

He glanced at Linda as he said this. He was well aware that she is the Student Captain not him, but they were also all Reapers and thus under him. It was a curious balance of power being her boss, while she was his. He considered everything he said here in regards to placement as suggestions. After all he had always been a plotter.

"The second issue is the fact that we are transfers. We came in here and we destroyed the hierarchy, there is undoubtedly tension. Not just with the students but the teachers as well. Still we are all of the same school now, and what better way to earn respect then through Sports. It is for that reason I would suggest Matrim focus on our own image and winning over the student body. Make them see that we are not so different from them, unite them against the OTHER schools so that they will not unite against us."

This time he gave Matrim a meaningful look, nodding his head slightly. He wanted Matrim to know that he had faith in him. He had seen the fight against Olesya and Leon had faith in him. That was enough for Mathew.

"The Reapers itself also pose as a problem. As the highest ranking Reaper I will be taking care of this. On school grounds we are Pillars. Remember that and spread the word. Reaper business is to take place after hours and off school grounds. This is very important."

"Linda you know the system, you lose a fight and you are no longer Captain, you lose your title and we are sure to lose ours. You need to focus on keeping it. Between that and keeping the peace I think you will have your hands full."

That was Mathew's bit, at least for the time being. He wanted to see what the other pillars thought of the situation as he laid it out. So with that he leaned back and made himself comfortable so he could gauge their reactions.

[Linda Osako]

Clap...clap...clap...

Linda applauded Mathew, as always he had a plan and he wasn't about to make this time any exception.

"As always Mathew, your plan is amazing, I would have expected nothing less." Linda gave a pause as she stood up from her chair, and leaned onto the table, supporting herself off from it with one arm.

"We have a problem I fear, and one that we should address immediately. As Mathew has already stated, we are transfers and apparently our enemies have decided to follow us here as well." Linda then began to walk around the table, first behind Mathew.

"I am confident that you will take care of our little enemy problem."

Then she made her way behind Matrim.

"I can also trust that you will lead our school teams to victory upon victory."

Ending her circle she walked behind Damien.

"And I have no doubt in my mind that you will get us all the information that we require to bury our enemies alive, in a grave that they will never unearth themselves from."

It was clear that Linda was going to go with The Student Body President's plan, she was just confirming to herself and her pillar ship that these things were going to get done.

After concluding her circle, she took her seat and laid back in her chair, causing it to rock slightly.

"So any questions and or concerns?"

[Matrim Gallagher]

"Yeah I got a question," Matrim said leaning back in his chair looking at his fellow Pillars, fellow Reapers, all of them probably knew each other better then they knew him. He doubted that he had their trust. He doubted they liked him as much as they put on. He was alright with that, since he didn't know exactly what he thought of them either. He liked Mathew because he was straightforward and told Matrim pretty much anything he asked. Not to mention he liked most dragons by default. He saw Linda fight, but aside from that didn't know her. And Jester he didn't know at all really.

"I'll say this first though," Matrim sat up straight and brought his hands together, intertwining fingers over the desk, "I will unite this school under it's sports team. Our football team will go undefeated, our Soccer team will be a powerhouse, the girls sports teams will make the guys teams from other schools look like pee wee league failures. So my only question is...."

*dramatic pause*

"What's our mascot?" Yeah, it was a serious question for Matrim.

[Damien Kross, Jester]

"Me, obviously. We can put my face on all the sports uniforms, on all the banners, all the flags- everything. We can be the Moral Crest Jesters. Kinda nice if you ask me." I said with a smile, still retaining my bored posture.

"If that doesn't tickle your fancy, why not let the student body decide?" I suggested, this time, seriously. "I used to hate it when we were handed a mascot. Let the students send in their ideas, then I can publish a vote in the newspaper- a little tear-off ballot or something. Then, they turn them in and we count the votes. That way, no matter what's chosen, they had a hand in it and can't really bitch about it."

Amazing, I didn't think it was possible for you to be useful.

I have my moments.

[Mathew Amtrum]

"A vote could work. Honestly I don't care that much. Hell we could be the Dragons for all I care. Well scratch that, I don't want them to steal my thunder." Mathew said with a quick chuckle. The issue of a mascot was trivial at best to Mathew, but then again Matrim did have a point. People rallied behind their sports teams, and having an icon that they could be proud of was important.

"Hehehehe I just had a little flash back. You guys remember Chitters the Squirrel?" He asked turning to face Linda and Jester, referencing the old mascot from PHS #552.

Joking aside Mathew leaned forward, his elbows resting on the table. If they were going vote then they would need candidates, unless they planned to have write ins from everyone in the school.

"Well ok so we have a school vote, what are the choices? Personally I think the Helmeted Iguanas would be humorous." He said with a quick grin.

[Linda Osako]

She sat laid back in her chair.

"Heh, I like the idea of a school wide poll, however, the Jesters would be really funny." Linda said in agreement with Damien and Mathew. She always found herself agreeing with one of them on almost every topic. If she didn't like Damien's point of view, then normally Mathew would have one that she did agree with or vice-versa.

"So then it's agreed that we'll let the student body decide what our mascot is?"

Linda looked around for nods.

[Matrim Gallagher]

"Sounds good to me. Personally I like the Helmeted Iguana's idea, but I guess that'll be where my one vote goes. I like Jester's idea for the ballot. Once we get that going it should bring up the school spirit a little. I can get the teams to win, but I know it'd mean that much more if people came to the games and supported our team." He said, thinking about it. He loved playing Soccer, but this was America, people would probably be bigger on sports.

When we decide it I'll have a school mascot uniform made... probably dress up in it myself at football games. After all, I can dance pretty good. And I could handle the heat of the suit... it'd be fun. And I'm sure it'd boost school spirit a bit.

"So, whats next on the agenda?"