An unexpected ally (Mizuko's intro into Nox Animus)

Its already been about a week sense Ethan took Mizuko to Nox Animus. The guild was a giant airship that flew all across Fiore. Not only that but there was a whole city on the back of the airship. Mizuko spent his first week wondering the city avoiding anyone cause he still didn't like humans and was afraid of what they might do if they saw what he looked like.

Mizuko seemed to be lost in thought a lot these days and has been seen sitting on top of random buildings staring out at the open sea. He has yet to show his face to any of the other guild members or the citizens of the city and still remains wrapped up from head to toe in his torn old cloths. Today Mizuko is yet again sitting on top of a building in the back of the airship staring out at the sea. He's taken accustom to coming to this spot at least once a day for a few hours in the morning.

Once he is done with his new morning routine Mizuko would then jump down from the building onto the street and try to find something to eat. The city had lots of different foods to choose from but Mizuko still wouldn't risk having a human see his face. Guess you could say old habits die hard as he would observe the stands in the market and see if there was any food he'd like to try and would swipe it when the owner wasn't looking and quickly hide down a nearby alleyway. Today there was a stand that was selling sushi and so Mizuko proceed to "barrow" some and quickly ran down a nearby alleyway and climbed up to the rooftops. "Stupid humans. They make it to easy." muttered Mizuko as he started to chow down.

Neo watched the little amphibian snatch some grub, Neo was also new to the guild he jumped down and landed next to the little guy. His red jacket swayed at the gently breeze made by the traveling airship, he could sense this guy would be quite an interesting fellow. He sat next to him and gave a slight nod as a sign of respect and greeting.

"Yo.... You know pick pocketing was a hobby I used to enjoy also, by the way the name Neo I just joined the guild a couple of days ago." Neo said with a slight grin, he offered a hand for a handshake. Neo looked at him with his dark brown eyes occasionally a spark would flicker in Neo's irises as he blinked once or twice.

Mizuko was showing down on his sushi when a stranger snuck up on him and sat down. Surprised Mizuko looked toward him not realizing his scarf was still down from eating and the stranger could see his face clearly. Mizuko wasn't human he was born an Atlantian, a half human half fish creature from the darkest parts of the ocean. His face has the look of a young boy around the age of 12 but Atlantian's grow at haft the rate of humans so his actual age was 24. Mizuko quickly turned away and put up his scarf and was getting ready to get up when the stranger said "Yo.... You know pick pocketing was a hobby I used to enjoy also, by the way the names Neo I just joined the guild a couple of days ago." So the this is the new guy he had heard about. Mizuko hasn't been very talkative sense he joined but still heard rumors spreading around the city about a new member of the guild. A young man wearing a red jacket and a somewhat bizarre attitude. Mizuko didn't really care for him at first glance and just stood up turned away. "How long have you been following me?" asked Mizuko. If anyone saw him stealing anything it would mean they have been watching him and has managed to keep up with him.

"Following you?....Nah I seriously was walking around, I wasn't trailing you." said Neo as he pulled a candy bar out of his pocket. Neo began chewed and swallowed. He looked at the little amphibian fellow and scanned him up and down. The lacrima in Neo's head began to search the database in his head, in order to find out what species the little fish man was. Neo stared at the little guy for a good five seconds, then sudenly his irises of his dark brown eyes flickered a blue, as if a computer suddenly powering up. Neo smiled and snapped his fingers as if suddenly realizing something.

"No.... way.... are you an Atlantian? Dude.... that is so cool!.... I have a few books and data downloaded in my brain, there's no doubt about it! You totally fit the description!.....uhhh.... wait let me guess you like 20 years old?.... maybe 21?..... I heard that the Atlantians hgad an amazing ability of staying youthful!....Ah. My bad....I tend to talk to much when meet someone different and cool. Hahahaha, it makes feel a whole lot less left out." said Neo cheerfully.

AHHHHHHHHH OUT OF THE WAY BRATS!!! A terrified man in a long black coat holding bag of goods knocked the two men down mistaking the young men for mere children as he rushed through the market streets being chased by a large silver Dire wolf. The dire wolf growled and pounced onto the thief's back sending crashing to the ground. The heavy beast growled and snapped it's jaws at the thief as it's radiant silver fur began to shift into an inky black as it's body melted away into a tiny wolf pup and it's shadow. Woof *pant * Woof The wolf pup called as it stared at the two guys on the ground before walking over to the atlantian before wagging his tail. The wolf pup yipped a little and waged it's tail. The pup's shadow however remained on top of the thief's back as it began to grow into an eighteen year old looking man yet his actual age was twenty one. The man was dressed in a silver and black Yukata with black wooden sandals and was holding a cup filled with oolong tea. The man was sitting in lotus position still on the mans back. The thief let out a groan signaling that he was still conscious causing the man to scowl at him. I'm surprised your still conscious after getting a two hundred pound dire wolf on your back The man sighed and stood up before taking control of the mans shadow causing the man to vanish leaving the bag of goods remaining.

"Following you?....Nah I seriously was walking around, I wasn't trailing you." said neo trying to explain himself. Mizuko didn't really care for what he had to say and started to walk way before Neo began to say "No.... Way.... Are you an Atlantian?" Mizuko stopped dead in his tracks, his heart skipped a beat. He figured it out so much faster than anyone else before hand how did he know? Did Ethan tell him but then why did he sound so surprised? As Mizuko was thinking about how he knew what he was Neo continued to say "Dude.... That is so cool!.... I have a few books and data downloaded in my brain, there's no doubt about it! You totally fit the description!.....uhhh.... Wait let me guess you like 20 years old?.... Maybe 21?..... I heard that the Atlantians had an amazing ability of staying youthful!....Ah. My bad....I Tend to talk to much when meeting someone different and cool. Hahahaha, it makes me feel a whole lot less left out."

Data downloaded into my brain? That part confused Mizuko to no end. Mizuko spent most of his life living in the ocean and when he came to Fiore he spent most of his time avoiding human contact so most advance technology is foreign for him. Before Mizuko could speak they were interrupted by a screaming man in a black coat running there way. The man pushed Mizuko and Neo out of his way as he ran by screaming "AHHHHHHHHH OUT OF THE WAY BRATS!!!" Mizuko stumbled back a few steps and then realized that the man just referred to him as a brat. Mizuko was sick of people mistaking him for a kid so much so he went to grab the hilt his sword Masamune that was strapped to his back and let out a angry growl. He was ready to chase this man down when a large silver Dire wolf ran by after the man. Guess that's why he was screaming his head off thought Mizuko.

The wolf pounced down on the man and forced him to the ground. The wolf had to weigh a lot for its size and probably just paralyzed the guy. The punishment worked for Mizuko and he took his hand off the hilt of his sword. What happened next was a bit unexpected. The large wolf's silver colored fur began to darken to an inky black and its size began to shrink down to the size of a little pup. It walked over to Mizuko but its shadow stayed on top of the now unconscious man. "Well there's something you don't see everyday." said Mizuko. The pup's shadow began to grow into an eighteen year old looking man. The man was dressed in a silver and black Yukata with black wooden sandals and was holding a cup filled with oolong tea. Was then the thief began to moan and the shadow man began to say "I'm surprised your still conscious after getting a two hundred pound dire wolf on your back."

All Mizuko could think about was how strange this day had just gotten all of a sudden and held his hand up to his eyes as if a headache had just started and was trying to lessen the pain. "And here I thought this was going to be another boring day. First I get tailed then surprised by the new guy then a man comes running by screaming bloody murder while being chased by a wolf and nearly knocking me down trying to get away AND THEN the wolf shrinks down to a little mutt and its shadow turns into a human... I think I need an aspirin." Mizuko said and then started to walk way.

"The hell?!...." said Neo in a quite irritated voice. He was about to punch the guy but he held himself back. Neo knew that he was out classed and the chances of beating this guy was lower than 3%. Neo sighed and caught up with the Atlantian.

"Yo! Gill's wait up!" said Neo as he called the small fishman. Neo jogged to the little guys side and looked at him.

"Dude, you gotta relax. Anyway, I never got your name." said Neo as he walked beside his fellow NA member.

Daemon just sat there sipping his  tea before he stood up and fallowed the two still holding onto his tea cup sipping calmly  as the wolf pup jumped onto his shoulder holding the satchel in his mouth . Daemo smiled and petted the wolf pup taking the satchel from his moth and put it around his back. So what brings you two to The glorious city Of Nox Aminus... " Daemon was kidding in truth he knew exactly who they were and why they were there one of his jobs as Zenn's infiltration and info broker was to study the back ground of every new member of the guild and how much potential they possessed. Based on his findings both of the two new members had the potential to be ruthless in the field. Daemon closed his eyes and deactivated his lineage  then reopens his eyes as his eyes shifted back to a sharp silver.

"Yo! Gill's wait up!" yelled Neo as he catch up to Mizuko. "Dude, you gotta relax. Anyway, I never got your name." Mizuko looked over to have another look at Neo. He was still wondering how he figured it out that he was an Atlantean so fast and what he meant by data downloaded into his brain. Mizuko decided to humor him for the moment and see if he couldn't get some answers. "I'm Mizuko. So how did you figure me out so fast and what did you mean by data downloaded into your brain?"

Wasn't long before Mizuko sensed Daemon catching up to them casually. He could hear him sipping on his tea and his mutt panting. "So what brings you two to The glorious city Of Nox Aminus..." To Mizuko, Daemon came off as one of those high class types of humans and it just annoyed him further. "I'm here cause I want to find my way back home and that's all you need to know about it." Said Mizuko with an bit of an angry tone.