Demonology 1

[The Judicator]

*It was only recently that I was reassigned to teach demonology instead of Dark Arts, seeing as they found someone "more capable" to do it instead. So, they suggested demonology, study of demons and demon magics.

Racism...

Well actually, I am quite good at demonology, so it was no skin off my back. At the moment, there was five minutes remaining until class would start, so at this moment, it was all about waiting.

My large, winged form was seated in a specially made chair, waiting for the young, eager to learn students to enter.*

[ketsuki]

Ketsuki had heard that there was going to be a demonology class somewhere in the school this morning. He asked around until he found out where it was supposed to be held and decided to show up there. If nothing else he'd probably get summoned by accident sooner or later.
So he went over to the classroom and walked in there only to find out that the teacher is a pit demon.
He knew that their ranks from home wouldn't count here so he didn't bother to think about it, they were different kinds anyway since Ketsuki's a tempter.

"Morning. This is the demonology class, isn't it?"

[Jason]

Passing by in the halls one day Jason noticed soemthing describing a class he hadn't heard of. Deamonology. Being himself he was curious. After all. He could learn quite a few things. He didn't know what it entailed but any info he could pick up was good in his book.

The next day he walked into the room in his normal attire. (Sig pic) And his long hair was tied back hanging past his knees as normal. He got several swooning glances from the girls as he went through the halls due to his hair. it was what made him stand out reall.

He walked in and saw a familiar face. ketsuki the person trying to pass that spell onto him. he never mentioned anything about being a student. Jason's views on him shifted and he knew he wouldn't be calling for him anytime soon. After all being a student at the academy would have been something he would have brought up in the context of the conversations they had if he didn't have something to hide.

Jason's focuse shifted to the teacher. In impressive sight. Unlike many humans Jason wasn't afriad or repulsed. Instead it was replaced with curiousity.
Who better to teach a class like this but one who would know this stuff better than anyone but a demon himself. This is definatly going to be interesting. He thought and took a seat waiting for class to start

[The Judicator]

*My gaze rose as students began entering the class. I regarded their entry with a smile as they took their seats, most of them returning what I gave them. One student though, one I'd never personally met before, asked me if this was indeed Demonology class.*

"Indeed it is. Please take a seat and the lesson will begin shortly." I spoke in my soft, yet deep voice.

*A few students who had never had a class with me before gave me odd glares, most likely at the wings that were tucked behind me. That or the horns.. one or the other.*

[Raiden Matsutani]

Raiden stood up and left his last class in a hurry. The current thoughts in his mind all day was, just how strong of a demon was he? Since his encounter with that other demon Chephros…Raiden for the first time began to wonder was he capable as a demon. He knew how to cast lightning…and had a few demon abilities. For some strange reason though he felt…there was something more to him than he thought. Maybe something hidden…

Well…the reason Raiden was in a hurry was because he caught wind of a demonology class. Raiden wasn’t excited about many things, but this was one of the things that made this demon excited. Raiden turned the corner in a hallway and then walked straight into a class. Raiden was at the doorway and scanned the room with his red eyes. There were two other students in the class as well, but Raiden’s focus went immediately to where his sensitive nose pointed him.

Raiden’s eyes widened at the site. Not because of the demon’s gnarled appearance…but the sheer power that seemed to flow off the demon. Demon to demon, Raiden was no where near that… The demon was large…Raiden was smaller…almost thin… Raiden had a usual appearance that said demon, but this guy had an appearance that screamed demon. Raiden had a good feeling about this class. Maybe this guy could wake Raiden up and teach him a few things about being a demon at it fullest potential.

[The Judicator]

*My interest peaked when I sensed what entered... Another demon. Interesting. I knew some went to the school, but I didn't think they'd actually come to a demonology class. Well, nevertheless, I made no deal out of it, and silently motioned for all the standing kids to take their seats. Class would be starting in another minute or two.*

[ketsuki]

Ketsuki had been leaning back in his chair as he watched the students that entered the room. He had a few of them already but he saw that the guy Jason was here as well. He probably wouldn't get any ideas just because of that, religious people could do anything to avoid hell.
A while later another demon entered the room. Ketsuki couldn't put his finger on what kind he was but probably a warrior. There were alot of them around here and this class seemed to attract demons in all like a dead body attracts flies.
He looked at his watch and saw that the lesson was about to start. Finally.

[Chephros]

Chephros had finally decided to find a class to attend. Being an emissary instead of a student he wasn't neccesarily required to attend any classes at all but it would probably be much easier to learn things around the place by getting to know the teachers and students more. Then he could easily learn about what was going on and such by word of mouth and not just interrogation and investigation. God knew those things got on his nerves every now and then.

Walking around, he found a small list of classes and found ones that were going on at the current time. The one thing that attracted his attention was Demonology. Might as well see what the people knew about Demons as there sure as hell were many different kinds. Different planes existed for the different ones and Chephros was a Blooding type demon. He knew that based on what he had to do to gain his power at all, blood himself on a human being. He also wanted to see if the teacher knew about that. S/He probably did though.

Finding the class wasn't all too hard considering he figured other demons would most likely be attracted to it, as well as he had glanced at a school map to find the room, and the aura from the place was odd. There were two inside, one immensly powerful and one familiar. Upon reaching the room with wings folded along his back, the tip spikes pointing over his shoulders like normal, and his wrist blades near to touching the ground from where his arms hung, he looked inside and was slightly surprised. Both Rai and Jason were here, and then there was the demonic teacher with literal waves of power coming off him and the other student. Yes, this was going to be a very interesting class. Entering the room, he found a desk near the back and took a seat.

[The Judicator]

*With the ring of the bell, class officially began.

I rose from my seat and went to the front of class, surveying the faces of those in the seats.*

"Welcome to demonology class, where you will learn the history, maneuvers, magic, and anatomy of, you guessed it, demons. I am Halsephea, not MISTER Halsephea, just Halsephea. I do not think of myself as being any better than you all, despite the fact that, well, I am." I said with a smile. "First, I want you to grab a textbook from the back table and open it to page seventeen. Our first lesson will be simple: Preparation for the learning that lies ahead."

[Chephros]

Already near the back, Chephros simply got up, moved to the side a bit and reached the table with said books on them. Picking one up, he brought it back to his desk. He looked at it to make sure the blades hadn't cut anything, then glanced around. The fact that he had wrist blades on to begin with....well that might attract some attention. Grabbing one of the circular cuffs on them, he pulled both arms and they eventually came off. Putting them down on each side of the desk he was at, he then slipped them under the desk entirely. While doing this all, he made as little noise as he possibly could so those who didn't notice, which was going to be a very small fraction of the people present, wouldn't notice ever. Finally, I opened the book to page seventeen and started reading.....

[ketsuki]

Simple enough. Ketsuki thought as he got himself a book from the table. There probably weren't all that much that he wouldn't know but as he was already here and since Halsephea definitley were stronger than him he thought that he'd obey. After all, as a student he ranked lower than Halsephea. And being a tempter he was always carefull about the local ranks.
Once he got back to his desk he sat down comfortably and opened page seventeen by snapping his fingers and began to read. Nothing that was very new to him but he read it carefully anyways.

[Raiden Matsutani]

Raiden nodded at the teacher as he motioned him to take a seat. Silently Raiden walked over and sat down in a random desk. Raiden didn't turn to look or anything, but he could feel there was another demon in the class as well. Well...more or likely two others. One he's never encountered before, and the other was Cherpros. Raiden had already encountered Cherpros before, but couldn't tell if it was under good or bad circumstances. Well, either way Raiden didn't care. Raiden wasn't the one who likes to make enemies, and now that others just like him are around he much like to be friends with his own kind.

Raiden's ear twitched when the bell rang. Raiden's gaze went up to Halsephea, the class teacher. After Halsephea finished introducing himself, Raiden stood up just like the others and went to the back table to grab a book. Raiden sat down and opened the book to page seventeen and waited for anything else the teacher had to say.

[Jason]

Jason had nothing to say really. He was here to learn notyhing more he's only speak when he had questions. he ignored the other students as he pulled out his note book to jot down info as it came from the teacher. Jason payed little attention in classes to anything but the lesson on hand. And being near the back making sure he was a bit seperate from the rest of the class made it all the more easy to focus.

[The Judicator]

"Alright class, let us begin reading."

Chapter 1: Preparation for Studies

Demonology, though a useful magic art, is an extremely dangerous one, and should be handled with utmost care. The art of Demonology focuses on the summoning and care of demons, magic focusing directly on the spiritual force of a potential foe, and defending yourself against a demonic entity.

The first step of preparation is building a "Soul Shield," one of the most basic Demonology skills. It is a necessity, as studying Demonology can result in the unintentional damaging of one's own spirit energy, resulting in loss on consciousness, coma, or even death.

To prepare a Soul Shield, a great deal of focus and patience will be needed, with constant reinforcement by certain materials which will be discussed in later chapters.

"Now students, preparing a Soul Shield is by far, the most 'boring' thing that will be done during the course of this semester. To begin, you will be given a special elixir that will begin your 'journey.' The elixir will still your mind, and put in a sort of 'vegetative' state, leaving your inner self susceptible to improvement. This is the first step on preparing the Shield. Once that is done, through the use of special magics, I will be able to communicate with you in this state. Don't worry if you feel like you're losing consciousness after drinking the potion, because, well, you will..."

*I walked to a small table near the corner of the room and grabbed a tray of vials, allowing each student to take one of the transparent liquid vials and begin the first step towards becoming Demonologists.*

[Raiden Matsutani]

Raiden set his book down and walked over to Halsephea. He took the glas vial out of his hands and looked at the transparent liquid. Raiden gave it a side stare for a couple of seconds and then sniffed it. For the most parts it had no particular smell. Well, Raiden knew this course was going to be challenging, but Raiden didn't care as long as Raiden grew stronger this was going to be fun.

Without a second thought Raiden slowly drank the liquid. He set the vial down and took a seat again. Raiden for the first few couple of minutes felt okay. Is it not strong enough? he asked himself. The answer was logically yes. After five more minutes Raiden sagged slightly in his seat, but still awake. After awhile Raiden's eyes fluttered close a couple of times before the strange liquid finally conquered Raiden's body. Raiden slumped over his desk quietly loosing conciousness.