Kaihou Sonogo Hokaku

Oddity (Series)'s first volume.

* **10th**-**28th April 2012** (Series Timeline)
* 11th October 2012-29th December 2016 (Duration Written)

## List of Chapters

### **Chapter I= The Abandoned, Traditional Japanese House**

Khalid Fikriya-Mikazuki laments about a conversation she had about love seven years prior to the series' events unfolding. This has her reflecting on family and the circumstances regarding her maternal grandparents that require her and her brothers to now live in Japan. On their first morning, Koukai-Faruq Scott-Saifullah picks up a package and greets his sister. Abbas Hafez-Hyosuke then joins his siblings, Ott frantically expresses his dismay to discover that Fik's uniform is that of the traditional schoolboy. Fez tries to soothe Ott's excessive worry about Fik and her tomboyish nature. This only heats up an argument and Fik quickly tries to wrap up their morning.

On their way to school, Fik informs the reader that their maternal uncle is their guardian; checking up on the siblings as their grandparents are far away. Fez brings up that they don't have time to change their sister's uniform due to training, which Ott reluctantly agrees with. The brothers equally (with hesitance) give Fik permission to visit the graveyard before going to their separate classes.

After school, Fik stares at her reflection while making her way to the graveyard. She ponders on her blank expression and monotone voice; that the first person to notice this change was her maternal cousin at the age of nine. She prays for the twins' graves, as she leaves, she comes across an androgynous bookworm. While she can't put her finger on it, this boy appears familiar and makes her feel nostalgic.

A girl's laugh catches her off-guard; an unknown force takes her into an abandoned, traditional Japanese house. Observing that the house is fully occupied with books and shelves, the boy from before appears with confusion. The same laugh lingers; the two share an awkward, open moment. He too points out her neutral face and emotionless tone, which causes her to reflect on childhood bullying. Fik comments he wasn't being rude.

The unknown force returns, with strong winds dragging two books in-front of them. Fik speculates if this is the work of a mage, then tries to read the Japanese characters before her. The two experience a panic attack as they unwilling talk in unison. The pages are ripped out of the books. After digesting the incident, Fik recalls photo albums that may help her stitch her memories together.

A deep, rough male voice declares that Fik and Shiori Fuyukioku have released twenty-six Oddities from Volume Six and Volume Three respectively. In another state of terror, they try calming down. Fik attempts to calm Shiori down as they get to know each other. They exchange details such as cultures, names and families; later questioning their situation.

The Bear/Cat Oddity appears before the two, they instinctively plan how to tackle their first obstacle. Fik hesitates with her 'family secret', but figures it was bound to come out. Before they can share their plans, the Oddity charges- causing Fik to present herself as an Ice Mage and Shiori as a Zombie. Fik reflects how strange this has all been, with Shiori casually ripping his arm off and considers what type of magic could cast this.

Calling her by her full-name, Shiori tells Fik he'll buy them time as she thinks of a method to capture the Oddity.

### **Chapter II=Nostalgic Vanilla**

As Shiori keeps the Bear/Cat Oddity occupied, Fik nervously thinks of an effective way to use her ice magic. She recalls the voice from before telling them that they've released twenty-six Oddities and considers the technicalities as well as any plausible help the volumes might give. She ponders once again on the female laugh and focuses back at her situation, worrying on another matter such as whether pedestrians can see the Oddity.

Although in a state of confusion, Fik tries her best to make the most of her circumstance; feeling that this will follow her later on in life. Feeling fortunate that this portion of the town is isolated, she picks up her pace and observes the situation; again here too, making the most out of her short stature.

Shiori creates this cycle of tempting the Oddity with his ripped limb. She finds him 'promising' and tries keeping track. Fik steps up a trail of ice-esque vines to trap the Oddity. The two exchange a point of communication, she tries expressing her words through ice words; frantically deciding if it should be in English or Japanese. Shiori eventually responds with 'okay' onto a pebble, which has Fik questioning his strength as he fights the Oddity.

The Bear/Cat Oddity falls into Fik's trap, she cages it with ice spears as she notices both of them are covered in either dust or cuts. She rushes to Shiori's side and dwells on his height, reflecting back on her own being (as she referred to) 'midget'-esque. As they discuss what should be done now, Shiori conveys that it'd be against his morals to having the oddities do his bidding and they should take care of the situation before it gets messy; he remarks Fik has a good heart too. They exchange their success through body language then gather their respective volumes, Shiori's is rattling.Before reverting back into a page and soaring into Shiori's Volume Three, Fik notes the agony that the Oddity's in.

The two notice how late it's getting, Shiori offers to walk her home; which Fik turns down. This continues as he insists on his role as her senior, to which she rebuts. Shiori shares how he's been living with a relative's child and that Fik reminds him of him, apolosing again if he's being rude. In return, she shares her brothers' would-be concerns if they saw her with a stranger; they then exchange numbers.

As they go their separate routes with Fik thinking about maturity and intimacy, she catches the scent of vanilla. Fik laments on the nostalgic association she was with vanilla; about a person she hasn't met in the last four years and concludes her mind is playing tricks on her.

### **Chapter III=Letters to the Stars**

Fik has a dream that she's returned to her six-year-old body. Pondering about turning thirteen soon, she soon comes across a boy she knows. Fik's monologue implies they haven't met in a while, causing her to be rather excited but also distressed when encountering him in the book-themed dream. The children have a conversation about flaws and talk about the time they've spent together. The boy's smiling face is the last thing Fik sees before waking up; desperately wishing her dream would come true.

On 11th April, Fik and her brothers make their way to school. She tries inquiring about their training.

Later in the day, Fik debates about sharing her magical ancestry with Shiori before being interrupted by her classmate, Magoichi Reona. As the two walk towards the school's shoe cupboard, Fik becomes increasingly uncomfortable and notes the entire floor is strangely empty. As Magoichi mentions he grew up in Greece, Fik has a moment to feel bittersweet recalling the boy from her dream. Magoichi remarks he's seen Fik's face before in Greece. She answers that she does have a half-Greek cousin before being cut off by their peers calling to Magoichi.

As Fik approaches the graveyard, she finds Shiori already there. She takes the time to tend to Tsubaki Kagami and Heiwa's graves; explaining to Shiori that they're family friends who helped her settle in Japan. Making their way to the abandoned house, Fik and Shiori experience unusual weather changes. Before they do, they find an old lady by herself. Shiori approaches her, saying the place is too windy for her to be there until she screams. Transforming into a bird formed by gale, the two realise they've found the next Oddity.

### **Chapter IV=Satan Came to Play**

The Bird Oddity flies towards the ground, upon coming to contact with it, it transforms into a rock-like material. As Shiori tackles the bird, Fik jumps into action and freezes the Oddity.Their plan fails as the Bird Oddity transforms into fire, escaping its frozen cage. Fik has a moment of self-doubt and temporarily falls ill; focusing back on the fight after noticing steam. As Shiori takes over, the Oddity escapes. Fik then receives a call from Ott; informing her that Fez got in an accident.

Caught off guard, Ott tries to explain the situation to her; to which Fik only expects the worst as Shiori notices her worry. While he tries to comfort her, Ott says Fez is being hospitalised and tells Fik to go home; who is still in distress. As Fik is worried about the Bird Oddity, Shiori insists they stop for the day and persuades her to go home.

The perspective shifts to Ib Victor-Mamun, she visits Fez at the hospital; who she calls 'Hyo'. Realising she's there, Fez is given a silvery liquid by Ib. After drinking it, she explains it's a Faery drink with healing purposes. The two bicker until Fez jokes that if he wanted to be healed, he would have just drunk a phoenix's tear. He asks if she has any soldier duties for the day, but Ib's distracted by people running out of the hospital.

An enflamed piece of the ceiling falls, causing Ib to fly Fez and herself out of the room. The two soon notice two birds of fire soaring above it. It's implied one of them is the Bird Oddity from before, while the other one is new. Ib takes herself and Fez to the roof of the hospital. There she notices Fez is nervous, reminding him they don't have to act on the situation given his earlier episode. Fez performs a magical ritual allowing him to halt time, indicating he's a Time-Traveling Mage, as Ib attacks the birds with her rapier.

The Bird Oddity transforms into all four elements before turning back into a page and returning to one of the volumes. The remaining fire bird becomes an unconscious girl, Ib catches her and remarks it's akin to dancing with fire. The girl has a fever as smoke and sparks come off her, Fez is also notably perplexed by the situation.

### **Chapter V= Sylvin Sybille Cult**

12th April 2012

Ib and Fez return to the siblings' house, taking the girl with them. In the morning, Ib fills in on the group of the previous night's events. Just as she mentions the Bird Oddity, Fik has a coughing fit; and tries to hide her knowledge about the creature. Ott expresses his appreciation for Ib's help while emphasizing that Fez shouldn't be active.Ib shares her suspicion that the girl could be a phoenix.

The perspective shifts to Fik, as she berates herself for letting the Oddity escape. Shiori is already present at the graveyard, exclaiming its retuned to his volume. She keeps him up to date with the situation until Fik nervously suggests they should get to know each other more.Agreeing with her, Shiori shares he was unwillingly resurrected as a zombie six years prior to the story; while Fik explains she comes from a long line of mages. The two end their meeting quickly as Fez informs her there's someone their grandmother wants them to meet; while also saying she doesn't have to go to the hospital anymore.

Upon her return, she soon meets Dr.Daniel Vincent, Zosimos Everly, and Marshall Vincent. The eldest gentleman mistakes Fik for a boy before Ott introduces them. Dr.Vincent verbally points out how his apprentice Zosimos and Ott look like brothers; asking if any of them are adopted. Having enough of the conversation, Dr.Vincent explains how the siblings' grandparents contacted him about 'peculiar activity' among the mages in their area.

Zosimos interjects how there's a cult called Sylvin Sybille Cult; before sharing his knowledge of the siblings descending from rival mage families ( Hoshizora and Kusanagi) and how Ib is a prodigy soldier of the Faery Army. The youngest guest, Marshall, remarks that their mother was a prodigy herself too. This angers Fez, questioning them if they need to do another 'test' to prove they're worthy of their family name. Dr.Vincent defuses the situation by focusing back on the cult; saying they're in danger as more members are being recruited. He remarks that Kiwako believes her grandchildren are the best people for the job while also complimenting their training.

As soon as the guests leave, Ib explains how Dr.Vincent is a well-known doctor among their community of mages. He has a history with Kiwako and given their eventually business with the cult, it's advisable they have a skilled doctor on hand.

The perspective shifts to Ib, 18th April.

She shares her research about the cult: lead by a Siren known as Mei-Lien, who started the cult near the birthdate of her rumored child (Seventeen years ago); although more frequent activity occurred during a recent winter. Ib tracks down an area where the cult recruits new members, going through their plan of action of infiltrating as temporary members with the siblings. She notes their hiding spot has been specifically enchanted by the cult so that only mages can find it.

They enter the restaurant where they are mocked by a grown man for trying to join Sylvin Sybille. Ib showcases her magic skills as a Trauma Mage with her rapier, impressing the man who is soon identified as Papa Vine. Another man audibly informs him that Mama Lily is asking for his presence for the evening's sacrifices. The new man introduces himself as Son Leaf, explaining to the group if they return tomorrow night; they can be tested to join Sylvin Sybille.

The perspective shifts to Fik, 19th April.

She runs into Magoichi again, remarking once more that the entire floor is empty. Just as she begins to feel increasingly uncomfortable walking with him; Magoichi excuses himself while Fik recognises the voice of Shiori coming nearby. She finds him fighting against a Tiger Oddity made out of metal. Fik joins him and the Oddity quickly returns to Shiori's volume.

As the two talk, she tries to tell Shiori he can just call her 'Fik'; but he insists they're not that close yet. They continue to have a back and forth until Ott tells her to hurry home. She returns to a lifeless house, sound only coming from Fez's room. As Fik takes a closer look, she finds bandages and blood scattered across the floor; nothing that although the sight is 'nothing new', it is still unpleasant. Fez and Ib are the only ones in his room, Ott eventually takes his sister away from the scene; noting that her brother had another 'episode',

### **Chapter VI= A Story for the Stars**

Fik comments on how eerie the restaurant is just as Son Leaf welcomes the group. They soon realise that they're the only ones there, suspicious of the situation even more. Ib and Fez combine their magic to make Son Leaf unconscious and quicken their testing process. The siblings and Ib sign scrolls, allowing them to become temporary members of the cult.

21st April
Fik has another dream, reverted back into her six-year-old body with the young boy present. The philosophical discussion about art, love, and death. When Fik wakes up, she feels depressed.

### **Chapter VII= Quartet's Melodic Fate**

The perspective shifts to Ib who's having breakfast as Fik enters the room. She notices she's been crying, commenting its been four years since she's seen her display any emotions; then tries to offer her some words of comfort.

After the morning errands are done,Ib notes that  Ott, Fez, Fik and her have new floral codenames; as is the tradition of the cult. During the previous night after altering his memories, Son Leaf informs them of the day's activities.

Using his Teleportation Magic, Ott sends the group to where the cult holds their gathering; a cave near the ocean. Hundreds of mages from Kyoto are present, a ritual begins as Papa Vine and two other women are standing on a rock. One of which is the rumored Mei-Lien, the other woman is unidentified and dressed poorly. Mei-Lien sings as the woman cries, Papa Vine raises a music box he's been holding onto.

The cult leader welcomes her members. The schedule for the day involves 'showing off sacrifices' and 'welcoming new sons and daughters'. The siblings and Ib are unwillingly lifted towards the rocks where Mei-Lien and the other two are. She tells them to introduce themselves before starting her speech involving the 'Melodic Fate'.

A new root erects from the ground, becoming a staircase for Mei-Lien as she carries the music box with her; the sound of the previous woman's voice is heard from the box.

Mei-Lien now identifying herself as 'Mama Lily' continues her speech, saying that each day a daughter will be 'sacrificed'. Their voice, soul and body are magically stored in the music box. This ritual is what is known as the 'Melodic Fate', and plans for the cult to spread it worldwide.

### **Chapter VIII=Defiled Sanity**

Ib evaluates the insanity of the situation, despite being a soldier herself; what the cult is doing is inhumane torture. The siblings and Ib bicker until Dr.Vincent scolds them through an Oval Mirror; he briefly mentions their grandmother which angers Fez. The doctor mistakes Fik for a boy again, further aggravating her brother. Dr.Vincent explains he needs her help once they're done for the day.

Fik runs into Shiori at the cemetery again She laments what her life would be like if the twins were still alive.Magoichi suddenly appears, sensing her discomfort; Shiori is quick to say the two are busy.The two have a light conversation and continue to deepen their friendship.

In a few hours, Fik goes to the Vincents' apartment, where she's kept company by the grandson. She wonders where the actual doctor is. She finds Marshall aggravating and snaps by unleashing her ice magic. The two are caught in a childish chase until she finds herself in a dimly lit room. Fik soon realises they're no longer on Earth, and that they've entered a place born out of Dark Magic (Like the day she first met Shiori at the graveyard).

Marshall is petrified like a deer in headlights, leaving Fik to protect both of them. She undergoes physical and mental pain, commenting that they should leave the room as soon as possible. The scenery changes as Fik finds herself in her home country; facing a girl dressed up in gothic clothing. Fik desperately wishes she does not want to be at the scene. After a few depressive thoughts, Marshall is found dead.

### Chapter IX=Conquering the Lore

Fik wakes up back at the Vincents' apartment, where the doctor and his apprentice go about with their usual routine. Still in shock over Mashall's death, Fik's anxiety manifests as ice as her powers freeze the room. Dr.Vincent is hostile towards her while Zosimos takes care of her. Requesting to be left alone, Fik has a moment to focus on her thoughts and dark emotions. Her inner monologue reveals this is the second time she's witnessed someone die and was frequently hospitalized as a child.

Making her way through the apartment, she finds another strange area; this time it's a watery room filled with eyes and strands of orange hair. Feeling disgusted from what she just saw, Fik runs all the way home. Her brothers and Ib express their concern for her. A few hours later they meet Dr.Vincent and Zosimos at the cemetery; where they're suddenly attacked by the latter. The doctor reveals his secret: Marshall was just his clone. But since Fik unintentionally found out, Dr.Vincent decides to take matters into his own hands. He implies he might kill the four of them, out of fear of his secret being known; and dramatically shares he's one of the founders of the Sylvin Sybille cult.

### Chapter X=The Conquer To Be Judged

The snake-like whip's venomous substance starts to affect the group. Dr.Vincent performs a ritual indicating he's a Time-Traveling Mage too, he transports them to England from several decades ago. The doctor explains he was an orphan and taken in by an acrobatic couple; unbeknownst to them that he is actually a mage. At times when the Doctor would throw a tantrum and his magic would go out of control, he'd be used as the main attraction at a local freak-show.Fik's inner thoughts explain what choosing to practice a certain branch of magic is akin to practicing a learned skill. That it is a common occurrence for young mages to lose control of their magic during moments of discomfort; sympathizing with the Doctor who wasn't aware of his heritage.

Vincent approaches his younger self, to which Fez is furious that he's disturbing the past; as Time-Traveling Mage himself. He's punished for this, as the Doctor goes on to explain originally another group of mages came to his rescue during one of the shows; but he feels they were too late. Fez continues to express his rage at the situation and messing up with time-travel, Dr.Vincent lashes back and informs his younger self of their future.

The group then travels again back to Japan, but during a time when the siblings' grandmother was still young. The Doctor explains he was infatuated with her. They time-travel once more to England, as he explains he decided to become a Time-Traveling mage and had a fascination with medicine around this age. He mixed the two and eventually studied Clone Magic; he interacts with his younger self once more.

Dr.Vincent and the group travel to a foreign land, where they see a younger Mei-Lien with her half-human child; the Vincent from this time period approaches the two. He offers to feed the baby, to which Mei-Lien is mortified he could even find them at this beach. The young Dr.Vincent explains he heard a beautiful voice, and as he explains his story, Fik is surprised at how kind he is.

The present Dr.Vicent explains he and Mei-Lien became close, and he was fascinated by her Siren background. He says Mei-Lien was a Siren born with deformities, requiring the voice of others to generate her energy; this defect inherited by her daughter. Eventually, the two started the cult. The group watched as other life events unfold, including the time he took Zosimos as his apprentice and worked on more clones.

### Chapter XI= Ataraxia at Anxiety

On 23rd April, Fik has another descriptive monologue detailing her depression. She finds herself on a bed made up of plumerias, moonflowers and willows; the scent of vanilla is what wakes her up. The Gothic Girl appears briefly, as Fik is relieved to see her family is there too. Zosimos enters the room with food, saying the Doctor has left and that he didn't have the heart to kill the kids; especially since they're Kiwako's grandchildren.

Zosimos gives them the chance to walk away from the cult situation, to which Ib quickly responds that it's still their responsibility. Zosimos and Ib have a verbal match, the latter inviting him to help out with finishing the cult.

Later in the day, the kids return back to their normal lives, but still have the intention of getting rid of the cult. Fik's inner thoughts are caught in a philosophy train of thought about death; to the point she ruminates over this and experiences physical pain. Ib brings her back to the moment, comforting her and offering some advice.

The two have a talk, Fik bringing up feelings of 'hopeless' and 'being scared'; to which Ib ensures her that she can take as much time as she needs to recover and get back up again.

### Chapter XII=Cultured Heights

25th April

Fik has a monologue about freedom, recalling a traumatic childhood. While at school, she gets a text from Shiori; her thoughts now on the topic of healing and words of comfort she would say to her younger self. Upon seeing him, she has thoughts about beauty and a sense of wanting to connect. Fik has a desire to enjoy the moment with Shiori, but her mind drifts to the memory of her family friend.

Suddenly, Son Leaf appears but calls out to Shiori; Fik feeling afraid. Shiori identifies him as 'Kouki Kujira', their conversation implying they run some business together. Fik's stress manifests physically as she breaks down; noting she's tried hard to keep her mage and normal human life separate from one another. This causes her to lose control of her ice magic.

Fik and Son Leaf soon fight, leaving Shiori confused. But he joins her, and Fik finds great comfort from him. In the heat of the battle, Shiori declares he's taking Fik under his wing and boldly working alongside her; pushing her to the best of her abilities.

### Chapter XIII= Ren'ai-ji o koeta hoshi kara

The perspective shifts to Ib, who opens the last chapter with her thoughts on 'time'. Zosimos appears at the siblings' house in order to help with their plans of taking down Mei-Lien; much to Fez and Ott's dismay. The apprentice explains he too worries if the cult were to take in any more victims.

Ib places a faerie necklace known as Haley's Alter onto Fez, explaining it'll come in handy later. Fez asks why she still bothers with him, to which Ib simply answers she has 'faith' in him. He gets a call from Fik, who says she ran into Son Leaf; her brother saying they need him to take down Sylvin Sybille.

Fik brings Son Leaf, who's under her command thanks to the help of a 'friend'; Ib noting how lucky things are falling into place. Everyone positions in themselves for the upcoming fight while holding onto Oval Mirrors. Son Leaf has the other cult members leave the cave and stay away from the venue, believing it was an order from Mei-Lien. He goes on to confirm with the group that the cult leader sacrifices people's voices into a music box; and her half-human daughter who inherited a birth defect from Mei-Lien's Siren blood. Son Leaf goes on to explain the remaining members who weren't sacrificed are to be picked as 'mates'; further expanding the size of the cult. Ib checks in with the group to make sure everyone's alright and keeping up with the plan.

Fik knocks out Son Leaf as Mei-Lien finally arrives with Papa Vine; the girls immediately attacking the ringleaders. Ib engages in a verbal and physical battle with Mei-Lien one-on-one. She successfully impales the cult leader, leaving her badly injured as Zosimos unleashes an army of Dr.Vincent's clones onto Mei-Lien. This opens up a sore spot for her, as she was infatuated with the doctor but he rejected her advances. Ott and Fez appear as the latter stops time; both equally exhausted from running another operation. Ott takes the final blow, grabbing Mei-Lien by the throat and dangling a Time-Travel Pendant above her. Ib explains this is another object mixed in with magic: a form of time-travel that picks up on energy levels from several periods. Ott offered a part of his lifeline to kill off Mei-Lien, not only in this life but the next; ensuring she never comes back.

The perspective shifts to Fik on 28th April.

She finishes writing a poem addressed to 'Sei-kun', sealing it up in a letter. Shiori arrives at her door, both of them holding onto their volumes. He explains he ran into another Oddity and asks how her family has been after wrapping up the cut incident. The two encounter the said Oddity,a snake devouring itself. Shiori uses his zombie powers to control the creature ( as he did with Son Leaf), he then throws Fik into the air to entrap the Oddity with ice chains. They wait for it to return to either one of their volumes; instead, it heads in the direction of a different volume and entirely new holder.