First Eclipse [Open]

[grimmhallows]

Lia smiled warmly at the man waking up; 4 hours had passed rather slowly, and Library had been a lonely place with no conscious minds awake.
The mans exclaimation was not much different to hers when Grey had shown her the Library when she was young; though Grey hadn't aged a day then when they first met. Standing up and bowing, Lia of Eclipse corrected her dress and then lay the armor before him.
"I suggest you remain lying for some time yet; it takes quite some hours for the head-ache to disappear, and some of that knowledge is hardly pleasant as your mind cycles through it all for the first time." She stated with a knowing smirk. She placed a hand gently on his shoulder, and then stood up and took a few steps back.

"If there are any questions about Altenia, you may ask. It's a good way to test the information and your comprehension of it." Lia seemed to rub her hands rather nervously; if Grey had given this man the Death song, what of her?

Having been denied the song before, she wondered if Grey would now teach her in the same fashion as William.
She waited patiently, it seemed, and drew her sword, beginning once more to test it's edge using her enchanted glove. Somewhat thinking back to before Grey's memory allowed, she wondered just how much of the Library the young reaper who had now left could actually understand.
Does he realize how many times he's mentioned in these books? As witch saviors, and as avengers and even as a common thief? Does he remember all these things through reading these books?

When she thought a little more on it, she realized that Grey wouldn't; he'd been much less like the Grey she'd remembered.

[Zabuza Midareta]

William looked at Lia as she bowed. The boy put his hands up and spoke "There is no need for bowing," He spoke, his voice nervous. As he spoke, Lia placed out the armor that was with her for William to look over. He looked at the armor and his face became cross.

"Do I seriously need to dress like that? You're in the order, but you don't dress like that. Neither does Grey." William spoke not wanting to get rid of his jacket or boots. He walked up to the table and sat on it.

No, need for worrying about my head-ache. I'm used to having a head-ache, and things only getting worse." The boy added quickly, And knowledge is only that. It's not like it can," William stopped his sentence as his mind found something really disturbing. He shook his head and then fixed his hair by moving it out of his face. He felt a hand on his shoulder and he looked up and saw Lia step back.

"I don't have any questions, I'll find them out myself." William spoke, not wanting to know more on the subject.

He stood up and stretched his back, hearing the loud pops. He looked at Lia and she seemed to be thinking something over rather nervously.

"Something wrong?" William asked, concern covering his face.

[grimmhallows]

Giggling, Lia couldn't help but shake her head.
"These are the uniforms from the books, if you recall, though a bit more improved, and I have enchanted them myself. Grey's enchantments are stronger, but much less reliable since they can often backfire, self-dismantle, or even act of their own accord. Once he made me a suit which summoned a rather violent replica of myself!" She seemed to recall the event fondly; Grey's first enchantment lesson.

She quickly reverted to her usual, more factual self it seemed, as she was listing the enchantments.
"Every armor is unique, and yours more so than any ever made for the order. You have weapon augmentation, self loading ammo, a similar storage ability to Grey's with the long jacket there, self repairing leather, enhanced speed, decreased visibility, even in well lit areas. The armor can even mimic other peoples dress; Yes, even your clothes." Lia grinned, and bowed once more, and she giggled again.

"The Librarian should be here shortly to present you with one final piece of equipment specifically for the "First Knight". A book, I believe."

Lia then began to walk away, waving a quick good-bye. Out of the darkness, The Librarian stepped in to view in complete silence. The man's rather hard expression focused on William.

Finally, after a small glare, the strange young man spoke out to give his hidden face a voice.
"You are William, new Death-singer and First Knight of the Order. My name, is the Librarian, guardian of the Library. I have something for you; something you may tire of already, though Sir Grey seems most enthusiastic himself in his personal pursuit of books." The Librarian extended a hand, and a book came from the light toward the center of the Library.
The Book was green; its cover gilded with silver and bronze, and the touch of it strangely hot.

"This is your key. Carry it with you, and when you need to return, simply state so to the book.
As a human, you sadly have a lot of responsibility being thrust onto you. Most First Knights have been human however... So perhaps you will still maintain their level of..... skill." The Librarians voice seemed to almost fade toward the end of his sentences.
Speaking some more, he seemed to say one last thing.

"Your orders will be relayed to you via the book. Do not lose it."

And at that, The Librarian also joined the darkness, not leaving much room for answer.
Secretly, he wondered if this First Knight was different.
No human had ever been worthy of learning the Death Song; Grey's decision may be an ill one, but it seems the gamble is worth Grey's attempts...

[Zabuza Midareta]

William's face grew a smile across it when he learned that he could wear this enchanted armor and still look the way he wanted to. He decided against putting it on with Lia in the room.

After she explained the few things about the armor, William felt the urge to bow to her for the gift, even if it was mandatory for the order. William gave a slight bow to her as she seemed to leave as she spoke about the Librarian.

The man walked into the room and explained a few things and gave 'words of encouragement' to him. He gave out his hand and out popped a book. The man explained what the book was and how it worked. The boy nodded at the appropriate times and understood about it and recalled information about the book as the Librarian spoke.

After the Librarian left, William walked over to the armor and put the book down. William let out a sigh and slid the jacket off his shoulders. He folded the cloth and placed it on the table. He looked down at his shirt one last time.

"Well, this is it buddy. I must leave you here." William talked to the shirt as if it was an old friend of his. He shook his head,"Maybe I am crazy," He laughed.

He slid one arm into the shirt and used the other hand to grab the arm and take it off in one motion. The boy sat down on a chair next to him and undid his boots and slid them off. He sat there in his pants staring at his boots for a few minutes before finally undoing the rest and sliding on the armor. He started to sift through the information about how to use the enchantments.

He got his boots to change to black leather knee high boots with 7 straps going up the side to secure them. Everything else in his outfit was the same as before. Grey skinnys with a thick white belt. A blackish grey and white striped shirt with the long grey jacket with the two white strips on his upper arms. The wrist cuffs lay on top of the sleeves, pinning the material to his skin. He kept his old ring though.

After getting dressed he opened the book and waited for some orders, but ended up falling asleep after a long day.