"-ona Senpai. Le—Pai, LEONA SENPAI!"

Leona's eyes snap open. Besides him their was one of the Baincell's from Heartslabyul. Deuce.

"What do ya need Herbivore? Is there a specific reason why you're waking me up?"

Leona Glared as he stood.

"Didn't you want to go into town? Ruggie Senpai is busy so he asked me to accompany you!"

"So Ruggie lied and got out of it?"

"Actually, no. He failed a test and needs to retake it so when he saw me he asked me to take you!"

"Fine, We should go then."

"Alright!"

The two walked out of the botanical gardens Deuce diligently following behind Leona.Soon they got to the gates and Leona stood at the bus stop. Deuce didn't though, instead he walked to the parking lot. Leona paid no mind until he heard the hum of an engine. Deuce was on a Blast Cycle he tossed Leona a helmet that almost matched his own, only Deuce's was painted with Rabbits and clocks.

"Hop on Leona senpai. This is quicker than waiting for the bus!"

Leona carefully got on not trusting the First year, but soon Deuce started down the mountain. He drove well, Leona guessed it was from years of Practice. From Deuce's posture it looked like he was bored, Leona gould guess that it was because the Herbivore was used to going very fast but was likely going slow so as not to scare Leona.

"Ya know you can go faster."

Deuce gerked.

"You sure?"

"Yeah, it's fine."

"Ok...."

Deuce sped up, he was now blasting down the mountain,Deuce was clearly more comfortable driving fast. it almost made Leona sick but he had to admit it was at least a little bit fun, it was similar to Spell Drive.

In record time they made it to town. Deuce Parked the Blast Cycle and stuffed both helmades in his bag that Leona hadn't noticed. It seemed like it was only meant to carry the helmets and was empty otherwise.

"So What are you getting Leona Senpai?"

"The Crotch goblin's birthday is coming up and I need to get him a gift before heading back."

"Ah! So Cheka's Birthday is something up? Thats cool he's turning like 7-8 right?"

"Yup."

The Two walked into the town square Leona drifting toward the toy shop and stalls.

"You know. For as much as you act like you don't care you really love Cheka. I don't blame you he's a good kid."

"Your very bold saying that I care for him. That brat took my place as next to get the crown. I Just don't want him to complain to Farenah"

"You know you're a lot like how I was."

"What do you mean, I'm not as stupid as you."

Deuce looked angry but took a breath.

"I don't mean in terms of smartness, I mean personality. Before this year I acted like I didn't care for anything, not even my own mom."

"Well why did ya change. People can't change easily."

"Simple. I made mom cry."

Leona looked at Deuce is disbelief.

"Why are you telling me this?"

"Well I guess I'm trying to fill the silence. But I guess it's also a warning? I guess what I'm trying to say is don't make Cheka sad, you'll feel horrid and try to change yourself. Which, believe me sucks, I almost punched 12 punk ass bit- 12 delinquents today because they annoyed me. But my change is kinda necessary to clean up my act, you don't really need to. But I do...."

Leona looked at Deuce and sighed.

"Alright. I'll heed your warning."

"I just ask you to keep it in mind. Anyway, what do you think of that for Cheka?"

Deuce pointed to a toy bundle a shop was selling. It had Jump Ropes, Basket Balls, Soccer equipment, and a few other Items for outdoor fun.

"Farenah did say the kid was getting into outdoor sports... Good pick. I guess."

"I went based on my own preferences and what Cheka has seen you do. He's seen you play Magi lift which is a sport and he looks up to you so it's likely he likes outdoor sports. I know that's the reason I like driving, My mom liked it."

"Hmm. Fine this will be fine."

Leona walked into the store, Deuce followed. He Picked up one of the boxed bundles of toys and brought it to the checkout counter. He handed over his card and the items were purchased and Tossed in a bag. Leona simply waved away the item into his pocket dimension where his school items resided.

"Leona, Senpai, There's a Card making Stall. You can make one for Cheka."

"I'll just buy one."

"I think handwritten is nicer. I Have a whole box of them from my mom. IF i'm feeling down or struggling with school they help me cheer up!"

"I-fine."

Leona walked over to the stall and started making one with other kids who seemed to be making some. It was a cheap fee so he couldn't really complain. He wrote one and put it in an envelope and for the hell of it, he plastered it in stickers Cheka would like. He Looked around trying to find Deuce who was gone.

"Where has that cub gone.."

He heard running up to him and turned. It was Deuce.

"Where did you go?"

"I saw a perfect gift for Cheka and even though I've only spoken to him and baby sat him a few times when Ruggie couldn't I thought I should still give him a gift. Do you think he'll like it?"

Deuce Pulled out two plushies, One of the King of beasts and one Of the King of beasts nephew, or how the nephew was speculated to look.

"Yeah. He'll like them."

"Good! I Have stationary at my dorm for making cards so I don't need to do it here."

"K."

The two started on their way back to Deuce's Blast Cycle Leona was in front of the First year.

"Herbivore, You aren't terrible. You're tolerable."

Leona heard no response. He Turned. Leona's Eyes widened. Deuce was gone, his gifts for Cheka on the ground. Leona Walked over and Picked it up waving it into his Item storage spell. He looked around before the Back of His clothes were grabbed and a sharp object slit across his throat.

He Collapsed backwards. He couldn't breathe. The Air in his lungs is slowly depleting. BLack spots started to cloud his Vision

"H-elpp."

He felt so vulnerable, so weak, so...Faint. His grip on his throat relaxed as the black started to encroach further. Someone stood over him. Before he lost consciousness he heard a voice.

"What a perfect test subject."