The Noblesse of First High Enrollement 4

The Noblesse

(Mahouka Koukou No Rettousei/Noblesse fanfic xover)

Time skip time!
April 3rd (Sunday)
Hachioji
First High
09:30 AM

So I won’t bore you with what happened after the exam. My results were the best, Tatsuya was second and Miyuki blew up the practical exams. Tatsuya and I succeeded in entering course 2, and now I was paying for it. The damn school didn't have uniforms in my size. The First High Uniform for girls consists of a one-piece white gown that has a collar and a dark tie with a white cross that is at the stomach level of the wearer. The gown also does not have a sleeve and exposes the shoulder of the wearer which is otherwise covered by the coat.

Girls in Japan had more delicate physiques than I and it showed in the clothes I bought. I always had to buy with the size they considered "fat" and I kept looking in disdain at the shop owners because of that. Fortunately, they acted like good little sycophant when I showed my Black Amex Card.

Those past fifteen days after the exam, I didn't stay idle. My research facility was half completed; it didn't look like much but I intended to expand it later by adding a large underground bunker.

Already, there were vultures sniffing out around, but with my spiritual magic, the defenses around it were formidable; the mundane ones? I needed to build them as well. I spent a lot of money on building materials just for that. The Yotsuba construction company didn't even ask me questions, I just showed the man in charge my schematics for the place, he suggested and made some changes. Showed the changes to me for approval and tada the place was built, Japanese work ethic was no joke.

I digress… so the top level of my facility is complete, I had all the material and research tools come there, I also bought two super expensive and latest generation industrial 3D printers.  The computer to run the place was as powerful as the stuff Tatsuya was running at FLT, his workplace.

Miyuki had come to visit with me one time and she asked me to make a little apartment there. Nothing big though, she wanted me to still come home to her… why was the girl acting like a housewife? Anyway, I had a little apartment there with spartan furniture, connected to my lab.

I spent millions on all the research tools, computers, robots and lab facilities and safeties. The entire facility was off the grid with the industrial liquid-cooled hydrogen-injected ICE I/C generator I cobbled together. I planned to work on a cold Fusion reactor soon, I already had the math and the materials to come up with it. It will be a bit like the arc reactor… it's crazy, this reality never had Iron Man and Marvel movies.

How sad, there’s this big hole between 2030 and 2062 in internet history; World War 3 robbed us of so much media and data points. But through hacking, I stole some proprietary technology. The only thing I worked on recently with my ill gotten knowledge is my new car.

Anyway, I had a good time building and designing stuff, but it was time to come back to reality. Tatsuya was driving and I was sitting shotgun while Miyuki was at the back. We ended up in the parking space of the Auditorium of the first High School building and parked there.

We exited my custom armored car, the Beast, a four-wheel drive, all-terrain utility vehicle capable of going over any obstacle without difficulty. Under its hood power is generated by a forward-housed low-profile liquid-cooled hydrogen-injected ICE I/C plant, coupled with an automatic infinitely variable transmission. The hydrogen fuel is burned at a very high temperature with a synthetic carbon/silicon catalyst to achieve even better fuel consumption.

You know… I didn't even invent anything new here? The technology was already available. It's not my fault if no one could see how they could assemble it to make new stuff. I mean, look at the tires! I have moved away from the previous inert-gas pocket inflation that everyone was using right now, for the far more resilient and superior burst-proof single unit nanotube skeletons.

The electronic in the car was shielded from EMP and fucking Pushions trying to invade it; its spiritproof. The Beast can connect to the internet and possess its own communication and life support systems; in its interior it provided environmental protection and a myriad of little sub-systems. The interior was also comfortable, I had to outsource the work on the seats and interior to someone else…

The armor on this was layered and would tank suppressing fire for a long time. I was proud of my work… but the fact that Tatsuya was a meanie didn't change as he hijacked my position as pilot by saying he is a more responsible and experienced driver.

I think he just loves my car too much… Miyuki found it cute, not me. I looked around in the parking space, there weren't a lot of cars around. I think only the school staff came by car.

No other students there! We were safe. Miyuki and I redid our makeup while Tatsuya consulted his phone, the dumb rehearsal for the school entrance ceremony is in one hour and the welcoming of the student is at 11 am. Miyuki will be giving a speech as the freshman representative like in the original timeline.

We avoided making a scene at the school's entrance because Miya, Tatsuya and I spoke to Miyuki about how she was going to be representing the Yotsuba sooner or later and that she should be able to handle being famous and attract attention; that me and Tatsuya needed to be seem as lower in competence to do our guardian job.

The thing is that she loves us, and wants to be able to brag that her Onee-sama and Onii-sama were strong and awesome. But we reassured her that we didn't like standing out and that anyone buying in that bloom and Weed stuff First High perpetrated was dumb as real life didn't work like that, what mattered was strength and abilities in this world.

All those princesses and princelings giving her shit for hanging out with us were not worth spending time on. Miya also gave us the low down on everyone worth knowing in the school. Saegusa Mayumi, Juumonji Katsuto and some other students in the students council committee. Well it was most of the cast of course 1 in inoffensive school. Of course, I already knew who else in Course 2 was fine to speak to.

I truly fucked Canon in the ass anyway, Miyuki was developing to be as strong as us physically and I tutored her in Aura manipulation and Demon arts. She didn't neglect her magic though.

The rules of the school sucked ass, that's why I also began to teach Tatsuya, but he preferred my spiritual talisman crafting method rather than the Demon Arts. Like myself and Miyuki, he took to wearing a tactical belt with a bag to store talismans and our CADS.

Why did I go on a tangent about the school's rules and my preparation for them? Well here it goes:

The use of magic off campus is tightly regulated by law. The mere possession of CAD off campus is not restricted, because though CADs are currently indispensable tools for magicians, they are not essential for the use of magic (Magic can be used even without a CAD). Therefore, the law does not restrict the mere possession of a CAD.

Students are required to deposit their CADs at the office before the start of classes and allowed to collect them when returning home. The only ones allowed to carry a CAD in the school are senior members of the student council and certain committee members.

Using attack magic on others for any reason other than self-defense is not just a violation of school rules, it's a criminal offense!

This didn't bother me, Tatsuya or Miyuki in the slightest, my spiritual magic uses my spirit energy and not Psions or Pushions. I could cast magic without a CAD and I wasn't limited to magic; I can use martial arts to defend myself.

I straightened my glasses on my nose after finishing reapplying my makeup and then looked at the Auditorium. "Game on, everyone."

----- ○ -----

(Shiba Tatsuya)

Miyuki waved at her brother and cousin, a big smile on her face. “I’ll be taking my leave! Please watch me, you two.”

Melaina and Tatsuya waved back at her with similar smiles; Miyuki left and entered the auditorium, the silk-coat of her uniform billowing behind her. The boy looked at the glasses wearing girl whose gaze was intensely focused on his little sister’s posterior. He would have never thought that the girl would use this avenue to get close to Miyuki. The two were lovers, or had some kind of arrangement; Tatsuya welcomed it as it made Miyuki’s nightly visit less frequent.

“She’s gone.” Melaina said sadly.

“Yes, our job as escorts is done.” Tatsuya said.

The representative’s rehearsal is two hours before the school entrance ceremony; and now Tatsuya asked himself how they should pass the time now… he tightened his tie, then Melaina grabbed his arm and hung onto him. “Let’s do a tour of the school?”

“Why not?” Tatsuya said calmly.

Affiliate of National University of magic, First High School. *Today is the day I -Shiba Tatsuya and my little sister and cousin, enroll into this school.*

They walked out of the auditorium and started their tour of the school facilities. But it was more like reconnaissance work, they found the school buildings, there was a cafeteria, a lot of garden space was available for people wanting to eat out and do some picnic. The gym was closed and no one was interested in it right now; everyone was interested in knowing each other.

Melaina and Tatsuya went to sit on a bench, under a bunch of trees to stay out of the sun. Already his cousin was frowning at the disparity between the course 1 and 2 students, the different uniform was obvious; but now there was the building of cliques. Magic High Schools are institutions established under the national policy for the purpose of nurturing Magic Technicians. In exchange for a granted budget from the country, the school has a quota to meet. And that quota is to provide over a hundred graduates who either enter the university of magic or enroll in a magic technical institute of specialized higher training.

*But consequently…* He saw three girls pass them by.

Melaina watched them pass with a glare; but those students didn’t seem to be afraid, their numbers giving them inflated confidence. The girls began to say out loud:

“...Hey. Those kids are ‘Weeds’ right?”

“They’re really early.”

“They sure are enthusiastic for reserves.”

“Even though they’re just spares.”

They began to laugh at the two, not understanding that Tatsuya was saving them from a trip to the infirmary when he restrained his cousin. She had been about to stand up and go mess with those three girls. *A Weed, huh…*

Trip! The three girls fell on the ground and piled up in a mess of limbs.

“Ouch!”

“Hey!”

“Who tripped me?!”

Tatsuya’s head wiped toward Melaina; she had a smug smile on her face. He had forgotten that she was a Noble and could use Telekinesis and Telepathy. How could he have forgotten? The girl had a temperament similar to a human, and was easy to get along with. In a way, she grew on you and insinuated herself in your heart without your notice.

“Stop, you’re better than that.” Tatsuya put a hand on the girl’s shoulder.

She looked at him and then whatever she was doing stopped as the other three girls stood back up and dust themselves. “Alright, but they pissed me off….”

Tatsuya sat Melaina down, then she grabbed his head and placed it on her lap. Tatsuya frowned at her, then she began threading her fingers into his hair. He closed his eyes and let her have her way, then he heard humming a song. He didn't recognize it.

They stayed like this for a long moment, until Tatsuya felt his smartphone vibrate in his pocket; reopening his eyes he saw the big breast of Melaina hiding her face or hair. He sat up and saw Melaina with glazed over eyes; Tatsuya had seen her like this before… she was using a spell a bit like his elemental sight but hers messed with the electromagnetic spectrum and gave her an unfair advantage in his opinion: she can access anything electronic or use radio remotely without any medium.

He took his phone and unfolded its case to watch his screen. "It's almost time, huh."

"Ah, it's that time already." Melaina said, annoyed.

It was time to go to the school entrance ceremony. The two of them rose from the bench and suddenly saw a petite young woman with wavy black hair and red eyes approach them. "You two are Freshmen?"

Tatsuya found her striking, but he was used to looking at Melaina and Miyuki everyday so he recovered from the shock that her beauty gave. The girl then said, "It's better to head over to the venue soon."

Tatsuya looked at her uniform, there was the emblem of First High located at the side of the shoulder and left chest. *A course 1 upper-classman?*

The boy bowed his head at the girl. "Excuse us, we will be on our way immediately."

It was when Tatsuya inspected her some more after his bow that he was startled. "..!?"

There on the right wrist of that upper-classman was a CAD. *That’s a CAD. Only the student council members and the disciplinary committee are authorized to wear this on campus.*

Melaina stepped up and bowed her head and greeted the young woman. "Hello there, who might you be?"

The girl put a hand on her lips and smiled impishly at Melaina and Tatsuya. "Ah, I haven't introduced myself yet, pardon me. I'm the student council president of First High school. Saegusa Mayumi. Nice to meet you."

*Saegusa Mayumi? Seven. Numbers huh, just like mother had said, there are people of the Ten Clans here.

A Magician’s ability is greatly influenced by parentage. In other words, a Magician’s qualities are related to his lineage. And in this country, the Houses which possess a superior magic bloodline carry a number in their family name, and are known as… “Numbers”. Among them, the Saegusa house is considered to be one of the most powerful. An Elite among elites. Someone who’s supposed to be the complete opposite of how Tatsuya was supposed to present himself. He was a Guardian, he was supposed to hide his abilities…

That’s why he expected Melaina to do the same as him; he turned to his cousin, only for Tatsuya to recognize the expression on Melaina’s face, the same that he always saw when she stared at his little sister. *Oh boy.*

"You're beautiful." Melaina blurted out honestly.

Saegusa smirked, averted her eyes and blushed. "Oh my, thank you. You're not bad yourself, your figure is… actually giving me some complexes about my own body."

Tatsuya was shocked that this girl wasn't telling Melaina to calm down but instead she flirts back. Melaina stepped further in Saegusa's private space and blatantly leered at her and gave her one of her rare sunny smiles which made everyone fall for her. "You shouldn't, you're well proportioned for your stature. Having too much curves and breast size make finding clothes for myself a challenge; the stores here in Japan actually ignore women of my body type."

It was evident that if Melaina hadn't been a woman and was less attractive, that Saegusa would have been creeped out. But the blush on her face told Tatsuya that she was attracted to his cousin? It was fascinating to watch Melaina work her way into another girl's heart. *Miyuki won't like this.*

"That’s a sad revelation and soothes any envy I am feeling right now." Saegusa chuckled with her hand on her mouth.

Melaina’s eyes widened, and she held her hand to Saegusa. "Oh fudge, I forgot to introduce myself. Pardon me, my name is Shiba Melaina, and this is my cousin, Tatsuya."

The student council president swiftly caught Melaina’s hand, then with stars in her eyes looked between Tatsuya and his cousin. "Eh! You're those Shibas!"

This time it was Saegusa's turn to enter Melaina's intimate space. Her voice was full of admiration. "You're the top scorers in the seven entrance exam subjects!! Melaina-san has full marks, and Tatsuya 96 and second behind her. Especially Magic theory and Magic engineering, which have an average passing mark of 60 among the examinees, you two actually got a perfect grade for them. You're those Shibas!!"

“You two have been a hot topic among the teachers for getting record high marks that were unheard of.” Seagusa was getting to levels of fangirling that turned off Tatsuya a bit.

Melaina turned to Tatsuya with a smug smile. "Wow, you hear this Tatsu-chan? We're famous! Even though we held back on some of our results."

Tatsuya shrugged. “Those were just paper results. Not important, in this magic school no matter how good one’s grades are, practical ability is everything. That’s the way it is.”

The young man didn’t care, his future was secure as an engineer for FLT, he was just here to obtain his Magical Technician license and protect Miyuki.

Saegusa Mayumi let go of Melaina’s hand as if she'd been scalded. "Wait, what?! What do you mean by “you fibbed” your results?"

Tatsuya sighed, why was Melaina giving away such important information? Was she using her telepathy to gauge the president? The young woman looked really confused. Melaina decided to enlighten her. "Well you see, Mayumi-chan… I can call you Mayumi-chan, right?"

Saegusa made a face that showed that she was thinking about it, then she said, "Yes, you might as well; something tells me that we're going to be best friends, Melaina-chan."

*Those two meetings might have been the worst case scenario.* Thought Tatsuya as he sweat dropped.

"Or more." Melaina purred.

Mayumi tilted her head. "What?"

After an evil chuckle, Melaina continued, "Anyway, yeah. Tatsu-chan and I investigated the school before enrolling here and we kinda didn't like the segregation system the adults put there. We could have gone in course 1, but it felt so restrictive… so we fudged our practical exams to avoid standing out. We don't mind the bigotry between those Weed and Bloom stuff going on there in the background. We chose course 2 because people in those classes have less supervision in the school compared to course 1. It's a win-win for Tatsuya and I; and it will allow us to spend more time on our research."

Saegusa was even more confused. "I am rather lost… things can't be so bad to be a course 1?"

Tatsuya sighed, how could this girl not see the problems that segregating students might cause? This school was a powder keg just waiting to explode. Melaina’s face became serious as she said, "Mayumi-chan… I am sure you're aware of the problems of this school. Don't lie to yourself like this."

Saegusa stepped back and looked down in shame. Tatsuya thought, *So she was playing dumb. How typical.*

Tatsuya felt his phone vibrate again, it was another reminder that they were late. He walked up to Melaina and grabbed her hand. "Melaina, it's time, let's go."

Melaina eeped. "Oh yeah, we need to find seats!” She turned toward her new friend. “See you later Mayumi-chan, we will see each other soon enough."

Raising her hand in a small wave, Saegusa gave her goodbye as well. "Um, later."

Melaina tightened her hands around Tatsuya’s and shouted, "Onward, Tatsu-chan!"

And they power walked toward the auditorium, leaving a completely confused student council president.

----- ○ -----

Back with Melaina…

After meeting Mayumi and confusing the hell out of her to get her to come for me later, Tatsuya and I were going up the stairs at a swift pace. Then we entered the western style  building and followed the arrows leading us inside; there were so many seats there but no designation. The decoration was mostly red and gold, quite gaudy if you want my opinion. Just like in the novel, the people were divided by their make believe ‘Weed’ and ‘Bloom’ system.

I chuckled at how much teenagers wanted to put value on themselves. Most of those people who consider themselves ‘Blooms’ would fold like wet noodle in a combat situation; they would flake or run at the littlest danger. Tatsuya pulled me and sat me down next to him on the part of the auditorium with the course 2. “I already hate this place.”

Tatsuya had to needle me of course, he patted my thigh and said, “You could have been among the course 1 students if you wanted, Melaina. You just wanted to follow me, didn't you?”

I rolled my eyes. “Just tell yourself that, Tatsu-chan.”

He was only half right, I had over plans that I intended to enact; and being a showy course 1 would only hinder me. His hand slipped into mine, then I looked at his face which betrayed nothing. I was about to tell him to behave when I heard a soft female voice next to me. It was a cute, timid-looking girl who wore eyeglasses who spoke to me. “Excuse me…”

She also has very large breasts and a curvaceous figure, but instead of lust, what rose inside me were feelings of wanting to protect her. This is clearly Shibata Mizuki from the original cast, she was one of my favorite characters.

“Is this seat empty?” She asked me.

“Yeah, girl knock yourself out.” I smiled at her, but then realized that I spoke in English instead of Japanese.

Tatsuya gripped my hand and translated for me. “Please help yourself.”

Just at that moment, a red haired missile hugged Mizuki from behind. “It’s great that we can sit next to each other right!”

The poor girl was startled and cried out, “Wah!”

“!?” Tatsuya was startled by the exuberance of the girl; I knew she was coming.

“What’s with them?” Poor Tatsuya wasn’t used to this, even by knowing and hanging out with me. Miyuki was similar with her rambunctiousness, he shouldn’t be startled.

“Oh, oh. A wild redhead hottie appeared.” I said in English.

Tatsuya sighed. “Melaina, calm down.”

“Sure.” I laughed.

The two girls sat next to me on the remaining seats; Mizuki was the first to introduce herself. “Um, thank you. My name is Shibata Mizuki.”

Tatsuya took control of the conversation, he seemingly wanted to cramp my style. “I’m Shiba Tatsuya. Nice to meet you too.”

Before Mizuki could say anything, the redhead leaned toward me and spoke to the both of us. “I’m Chiba Erika! Nice to meet you Shiba-kun. And… is she your girlfriend?”

Erika looked at Tatsuya’s and my linked hand; then I swiftly took it back and I rolled my eyes, *He wishes.* I didn't want Erika to think that I am unavailable.

“No, this is my cousin, Shiba Melaina.” He said with a small chuckle as he took my reaction in stride.

I nodded and waved at them. “Nice to meet you, girls.”

Erika perked up. “Oooh, Shiba and Shibata and Chiba. It’s interesting that they kind of rhyme!”

I clapped my hand and laughed. “She’s funny.”

Tatsuya looked exhausted from the interaction. “Aah, you’re talking about our family names?”

Erika lightly punched her chest. “That’s right.”

I had anticipated that I would meet most of the cast today, but they were funnier in real life than I thought. Erika threw me an amused glance as we annoyed Tatsuya, wow she was a quick study there. The boy sighed at my side, and took back my hand in his.

"Tatsuya, that's lewd~!" I cried out girlishly.

The girls giggled when they heard me while Tatsuya looked at me with a deadpan look. "I am just trying to-"

He didn't finish his sentence, a voice shouted from the speakers in the auditorium, “SILENCE!”

Well it seemed that it was finally time for the welcoming ceremony.

----- ○ -----

(Saegusa Mayumi)

Student council booth

“Right now, the affiliate of the university of magic, First High school’s school entrance ceremony shall begin!” The podium’s lighting system came online, showing the austere visage of the Principal, Momoyama Azuma.

This relic of the past era is someone to be feared and is also a thorn in Mayumi’s side because every problem that this school had stemmed from him; more notably, it’s because of him that the segregation between Course 1 and Course 2 students continues to exist. Mayumi loathed the man, but he was on his last year as the parents of mundane families and numbers who had bought into his elitist ideology of Blooms and Weeds were suddenly finding themselves with dead children who have overreached in their jobs or get ostracized as the hierarchy fostered in First High instilled a fake sense of superiority inside them.

The principal then started to introduce the members of the staff, Vice principal Yaosaka, the instructors and the counselors.

“And next, reply address from the freshmen; representative of the freshmen, Shiba Miyuki.” The principal announced.

A beautiful black haired girl walked up on the stage and Mayumi couldn’t help but whine in her heart. *What’s the matter with those Shiba women?! Why are they all so ethereally beautiful, they could give movie stars a run for their money!*

Mayumi didn't know what to think. Her meeting with the funny and mysterious Shiba duo made her rethink things about the system employed in the school. Here were two devilishly smart people who wanted to avoid scrutiny but still attend this prestigious school. Then there's the actual Shiba who went to course 1, Shiba Miyuki. Her results were lower than her brother and cousin, but she scored 90 on every subject; then she shattered the practical exams.

Having top notch students hiding amongst the course 2 and them not wanting to have anything to do with the other so called top students was galling. This was a level of disdain that Mayumi would expect from course 1 students; Mayumi wouldn't be surprised of the Alumnis warning people going to join First High about the situation in this fine establishment…

And those students choosing to go to course 2 and doing their best to stay inconspicuous. This needed to change!

Shiba Miyuki stopped before the lectern, looked with clear eyes and a smile at everyone and started her speech. “On this good day, I thank you for your words of welcome. I’m representing the freshmen, and am proud to be of the First high School, and we shall all study hard together! It will not just be limited to magic, we swear to grow together in all areas within the school premises.”

People started reacting to the girl’s speech; as for Mayumi she couldn't stop laughing. “Hahahaha!”

Shiba Miyuki inadvertently used double entendre with her words, the obvious result was that she attracted the attention of everyone because they found her cute. Some of the committee members went "aww" after hearing her blunder; others applauded.

Mayumi was still folded on her seat and holding her belly as she laughed. “Oh dear, she should have worked more on her phrasing.”