The ball of flame aimed at Hatsu was blocked and the rookie sank to his knees in relief. Exhaustion was written all over his face and he was sweating. "Well... You could have shown up a little earlier," Hatsu said, "But now works fine too." He gave a tired smile and gladly let Sam "help" him out of the way. It looked like a battle was ready to start between the two powerful men. Everyone seemed to give them distance simultaneously.<br/><br/>--------------------<br/><br/>When Ayl appeared, a chaotic excitement filled Vaan's eyes more intensely that ever before. "What you've said is completely accurate," Vaan said raising a hand and setting it up in blue flame, then launching the fire at a nearby building to demonstrate. Within moments the fire spread through the whole building, burning even the stone to ash in moments. "And no, I can't put it out. Not that I'm big on mercy anyway," he smirked.<br/><br/>Vaan returned the bow with a flourish. "Oh, but of course," he said. "Do forgive my poor manors as well. My name is Vaan Nylund, leader of the Silencers. But I must say, it's a tremendous honor to meet the famed Ayl Taveirn: leader of the Hunters, and, of course," Vaan raised his head so his crimson eyes bore into the other man's, "the one and only Grim Reaper."<br/><br/>There was a moment of silent confusion before people started to murmur. Some of the rookies looked rather shocked, a few put hands to their mouths and some even stumbled backwards a bit.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">What?!</span>Azrael thought to himself.<span style="font-style: italic">How... How could I not notice?! I am such a fool!</span><br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Grim Reaper?</span>Hiei thought.<span style="font-style: italic">I had no idea Ayl was that powerful. "Something tells me you're still not grasping this..."</span>Alastor said with a sigh.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">But...</span>Hatsu thought,<span style="font-style: italic">Does that mean...? "Shush Hatsu,"</span>Yami said.<span style="font-style: italic">"No matter. Having the Grim Reaper on one's side is always good. Though it is surprising..."</span><br/><br/>"Ah, now then," Vaan said, pulling himself back into a stand. "As I mentioned to your fledglings here, I've come to kill you. Shall we get on with it then?"