I sit at the highest peak of Mt. Katsuryoku, simply awaiting my students. Being the one and only member of the original recruits not to vanish from Amaimon's training process, i had been blessed with the opportunity to pass on knowledge to the newer era of the House. The Gray feather and worn out Dove feather Amaimon gave me were both tucked into my armor, yet clearly visible to see. Being worn like a prize of some sort.
Finally Sensing the two students below me, i jump down to greet them.
"Ahh. Gabriel Rain, and Lisa Dune. I'm 'Shady', an original member of the House of Katsuryoku. I'm sure I'm not who you expected to see, right? Nonetheless, i was the second in existence to learn and grasp the abilities of our house, so I'll be overlooking your training for the time being, seeing as our House Voice isn't quite available. I bet you're wondering "the hell is the 'voice'?" Simply, it's the head of our clan, Amaimon. Speaking of ranks, to make entrance into the House you will have to become an*Opening, which is the lowest order of rank within the House. Its the starting point of your journey to become something big within the House. Oh.. I'll actually elaborate on the entirety of the ranking process. In the House we possess a rank system created by yours truly, Amaimon, in order to stablize proper management among other things. The lowest rank, which will be yours is also known by the name of 'Opening', which is followed by the 'Apprentice', then 'Initiate' followed by 'Pledged' and finally 'Elder'. I've personally reached Pledged rank, though you will rank accordingly by your extraordinary work within the House should you perform any, or simply by showing high quality potential. Obviously, along with your rank, you will gain access to more and more of the House, and its epitomes of abilities.
Also, should a discussion arise, the highest ranked member at most situations that occur will have the highest say. However all this is far into the future, seeing as besides myself, everyone is about the same rank. Oh, and just for a heads up, theres only a limited amount of Elder rankings available at all times. Should a previous Elder come to say...*cease to exist, the spot will open anew. You can take that however you'd like...."
I pause for a moment, giving both of my students time to take in the information just given to them. As i watch them, Hattori begins elbowing the side of my face, basically putting his "elbow" into my ear as he noisily spouts orders towards me.
"The Ponchos!!! Don't forget the ponchos Kaine-sama!!! Amaimon-sama is very very strict about those relics..."
"I wasn't granted this task for nothing, Hattori. I know what i am to do... Just keep quiet for now, your time to be useful will come sooner than I'd like."
"Kaine-sama, don't flatter me. ^_^"
Hattori, of course didn't stop bothering me, yet i continued to speak to the two students, blocking out the voice of my companion.
"Now, let's get to it. I'm sure Amaimon allowed you to join the house because you either have latent potential or have shown a hint of geniu. To be frank, i don't see it. I try not to judge books by their covers, so with that said, tell me your interests in the House. Tell me any knowledge you have of our secrets and your complete understanding of what we are. These are things i need to know before we move on. Though, before giving your answers, I'll need you to wear the proper attire. Go get a poncho that properly fits. They're very old and historic, so I'd like if they don't get in any worse shape.."
I point at a tomb-like box with about a dozen green-ish brown ponchos.
Sylar sits down in a lotus position like he was asked to. It seemed logical to follow through as this man has already displayed his knowlege of the clan, something he had yet to fully comprehend. Although he had his assumptions, he felt a need to do this specific excercise. Why? It had been something he had been trying to avoid and to do it this early...it was a good step forward.