Disclaimer: I don't own Mai Hime.

Here's the second part of this action-packed introductory piece. I've had this scene in my mind ever since I started this story, and I finally got to write it! I hope that the fight is easy to follow; I know those aren't my strong points.

Green orbs widened as she watched Youko dash out of her hiding spot, vaulting toward the petrified albino, "Fuck!" Nao cursed loudly, adrenaline pumping through her body twice as fast as the fear sunk in, "I told the Doc not to get killed and what does she do? Dart right into its pathway!" She yelled in frustration, dropping the knife and quickly pressing a button on her wristwatch. She watched the numbers steadily drop down from their fifteen minute starting point, a countdown. I'll have to use that, She reached inside her vest and pulled out a small vial filled with green liquid. She popped off the cork with practiced ease and got ready to drink its contents.

Before Yuuki could drink, however, a huge ring of ancient glyphs appeared suspended in the air, the symbols in a language not known to man; the circle glowed magnificently, its soft tones shifting between whites and blues, giving off a warm and inviting feel.

"Be gone, demon!"

Suddenly, a thin line of white shot from the building's rooftop, piercing through the center of the circle and causing the one line to split into many, all of them flying through the air before meeting their target. The demon's flesh burned where the countless arrows stuck, and it gave out one last agonizing wail before it burst into green sparkled.

Nao had jumped off, watching the spectacle from the sidelines, looking livid. In her hand held the shattered remains of the vial, one of the arrows having shot right through it, scattering its contents before she could ingest any. She turned her gaze back up to the rooftop just in time to watch the ring shrink to about a spread hand's length in diameter and float back to its owner. The person jumped off the room, the circle glowing softly above their head.

Radiant, shining wings appeared from nowhere, their white feathers giving off a benevolent light to all who gazed upon them. The wings folded back upon the figure's landing, and she quickly made her way over, bending down to the two girls on the ground, speaking softly as to calm them.

The demon hunter stormed over toward the group of three, all of her fear and horror quickly turning into hatred and irritation at the sight of the newcomer, "Dammit, you stupid angel! You stole my kill!"

The angel stood back up, turning to the swiftly approaching redhead, barely holding back a snarl, "'Stole your kill'? They were about to be trampled!" the angel pointed back to two brunettes still on the ground.

"Get off it, Kuga! I had everything under control!" Nao snapped back.

"That's not how I saw it, Yuuki."

"Then you obviously need glasses."

"Quiet!" Both Natsuki and Nao jumped and turned to see Youko glaring at them, causing them to shrink a little under its intensity. The blue gaze softened as it turned to the slightly shivering figure next to her, "Are you okay, Shizuru-chan?"

The angel was on the other side of Shizuru in the blink of an eye, gently supporting her body, "What're you doing out here anyway? It's dangerous," Even if she wanted to, she couldn't hide the concern that slipped into her voice, worried about her life-long friend.

"I-I saw Natsuki disappear out of her room in a hurry and I…" the albino swallowed audible, her red eyes misting over, "I was worried because I knew she was going to go off and fight a devil. I was worried so I followed her, but lost her outside." Shizuru's pet snake Viola suddenly appeared, slipping out from the robe's neck and comfortingly rubbing its head against Fujino's cheek, sensing her owner's fear and anxiety. Shizuru continued, "I wandered around for a bit until I heard some crashing sounds. I followed the sounds until I arrived here and froze up," the trembling increased two-fold, "I couldn't move."

Kuga quickly wrapped her arms around the terrified Shizuru's form, drawing her close and wrapping her now extended wings around the younger girl, "Shizuru, it's okay. I'm here now, I'll protect you," the angel whispered, holding the other girl tight.

"Natsuki…" the first-year quivered, her fingers digging into the back of Natsuki's shirt, "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to put myself in danger, I was just—"

"I know," Kuga interrupted quietly, "I know, but for right now, let's just go back to the dorms and sleep. We'll talk about this tomorrow, alright?"

"… Alright," Fujino let out a small smile as she relaxed into the hold, nuzzling closer to the girl that she loved. "Natsuki," she uttered barely above a breath, closing her eyes; Natsuki's arms made her feel like she was in the safest place in the world. Crimson orbs revealed themselves once more, "Natsuki," she started again, this time her tone one of bewildered awe, "your wings grew." She giggled lightly, her expression softening as the wings' feather brushed against her neck. Viola wrapped around both of their necks and made herself comfortable.

Seeing as how Fujino was taken care of, Youko got up and started to brush off her clothes, "So, now what?" she asked Nao as soon as she was finished, putting off analyzing her previous actions for a time where she wasn't recovering from a life-or-death situation.

"Now I call in the clean up crew," Yuuki said, flipping open her cell phone. She started to thumb away, text messaging to her team to inform them of what happened.

Sagisawa frowned, I meant more along the lines of explaining things, but I guess I don't really care at the moment. She was starting to feel exhausted now that the adrenaline was gone from her system.

"Hey!" All four members of the group turned to a new voice. The newcomer revealed herself, a big grin on her face, "Nice job taking care of that demon!"

"Mai?" Natsuki asked, bewildered.

The carrot top smiled, "The one and only!" She started to walk towards the others in a laid back manner, her purple eyes shining brightly like she was holding back her excitement. There was a long, black, cylinder case strapped around her torso.

"D-d-demon!" Youko yelled as she looked from Tokiha to the one-story-high, black-furred lion leisurely trailing behind her.

"Demon?" Mai froze up before quickly looking around, "Where!"

Nao rolled her green eyes, even as she continued to text her organization, "She's talking about Mikoto."

"Huh?" Mai turned around and looked up to the black lion that stared back down at her with yellow, glowing eyes. She then turned back to the group, an amiable expression on her face, "Nah, Mikoto's not a demon, she's a beast," she clarified, as if that explained everything.

The future doctor just blinked dumbly. Right there in front of her was a giant black lion with a thick black mane and glowing yellow eyes, and she was suppose to believe it wasn't going to try and kill her? Better yet, I'm suppose to believe this is Mikoto, the sword prodigy from a neighboring class?

"Whole different thing going on," Nao added, "One we're not part of."

"Actually, that's what I want to talk to you all about," Mai began as soon as she was close enough to the group.

Nao looked up from the text she was making, giving the carrot top an expectant stare, "What is it, Tokiha?" Nao, Natsuki and Mai were all in the same grade, but Nao didn't usually talk to Mai, only knowing her through Natsuki.

"You guys are part of that Justice Sentai club, right? The one that offers to help oddities and their problems?" Mai asked.

Youko raised a brow, I don't remember writing the word 'oddities' in the club's description.

The demon hunter frowned, "A couple of us are, yeah…"

"Great!" Mai's visage lightened up considerably, "I need you to help me with a job! In return I'll spread that word of how you guys are legit."

Nao continued to scowl, "A job?"

Youko rolled her eyes, "Midori would rant at us for weeks if we turned down our first job offer." Sagisawa didn't really enjoy the thought of getting caught up in yet another life-threatening adventure, but the thought of a grumpy Midori giving them both the evil eye didn't really appeal to her either.

"Alright fine, what's the job?" Yuuki caved in.

Mai turned to the big cat, "You hear that Mikoto? They'll help out!"

Suddenly, the one-story tall lion turned into the scrawny body everyone associated Mikoto with, all within the span of three seconds. The small girl's naked form latched onto Mai's, the first year hugging her tightly, "Mm!" she nodded enthusiastically.

The carrot top turned back to the four, ignoring both Youko's and Shizuru's bewildered stares. Her face turned solemn, almost regrettable, "You know that the Tournament is about to start soon, right?" she waited for Yuuki and Kuga's affirmation before continuing, "It's a rule that any beast tamer without a beast is going to be disqualified before they can even try to compete!"

"It's understandable," Natsuki replied. "Being in a Beast Tournament without a beast is like being in a fencing tournament without fencing equipment- disqualified for safety issues."

"I know," Mai sent Natsuki a worried glance, biting her bottom lip, "That's why I need your help! I need you to assist Takumi in finding a beast of his own before the Tournament starts in three days." As the demon hunter opened her mouth to respond, Tokiha help up her hands, "I understand that a beast tamer taming their beast is a sacred ritual, but I'm starting to get worried. Takumi's tried time and time again to tame any beast he can find but so far: nothing… He's finally in high school and he still doesn't have one! He'll be the mockery of all tamers! Please help!"

It was Nao's turn to hold up her hands, "Alright! Alright, we'll do it. Now calm down before you get hysterical." she turned to the angel, "You're helping too."

"What?" Kuga narrowed her eyes, "Why me? I'm not part of your club. Being an angel has nothing to do with beasts."

"Please Natsuki?" Mai asked, looking hopeful, "I've helped you out all those times before, can't you do this one thing for me?"

"…" Natsuki frowned, recalling all the times Mai did indeed assist her when she needed it. She sighed, "Alright, I'll help because I always repay my debts." she then added, "Taming a beast is no where near as dangerous as killing a demon so it shouldn't be that hard."

Nao turned back to Mai, "Um, I guess you'll come to the club room tomorrow after school hours?"

"Does this mean Suzushiro and Kikukawa-sempai are helping as well?" Youko asked, thinking the alien and cyborg might help due to the club's standards.

Yuuki just gave the future doctor a bewildered look, "How could they possibly help? They don't even know demons or beast exist."

Sagisawa was taken aback, Even though they go to the same school and aren't human… Does this mean that not all abnormal beings are aware of the other events taking place? Does Yuuki-sempai not know that Kikukawa-sempai's an alien or that Suzushiro-sempai's a cyborg?

Before should could dwell on this any longer, however, Tokiha turned to Nao, smiling warmly, "Thanks again! I'll be sure to come in tomorrow with Takumi to get this taken care of." the beast tamer turned to the angel one last time, "Great job on killing that demon! Not only the devil, but killing its summoned demon too- you're on a roll!"

Natsuki blinked, "Devil?" Her eyes widened as the word sunk in, "Shit! I was so focused on saving Shizuru that I forgot all about the devil!"

A pair of bright pink eyes stared on whimsically as they watched the scene down below, "It seems your demon has been destroyed again, Hime-sama." That pink gaze turned to find a pair of cloudy grey eyes still glued to the group of six, "Aw, don't look so sad, Hime-sama. You got what you asked for, didn't you?"

The grey stare dropped down to the ground, "I just wanted to see her again…" was all the devil said, her words coming out sad and pained.

A third person up on the roof looked at the six down below with a disinterested stare, "Really, why're you so interested in her?" the third figure then shrugged, purple eyes looking back to the other two, "Lucifer has told us to start moving in on the One, making bolder actions that concern her a little more directly." the purple eyes twinkled, "I say we go after the teacher! Nothing like tainting a devout follower of God."

The pink eyes regarded the third member with amusement, their own gaze shimmering with mischief, "While your motives are something to be questioned, I don't think it's a bad idea. After all, if we're going to be forced into this, might as well have a little fun with it," the pink eyed regarded the second member of the group, "don't you agree, Hime-sama?"

It took a few minutes for "Hime-sama" to respond. "If that's what father wishes, then who am I to deny him?" The figure stepped back from the railing and walked into a black portal that suddenly appeared, the other two quickly following after.

Not only is Nao's, but Natsuki's, Mai's, Mikoto's and Takumi's jobs are also revealed! Were any of your gusses right? =) I did give you guys some clues in previous chapters, but maybe they were too vague? Ah well. (Shizuru's still a mystery, though.)

I realise that these last few chapters were very supernatural-based, but I assure you that some will dip in sci-fy so Haruka and Yukino can have a go. There are plenty of other characters to assign jobs to, and I'm open to job suggestions (I'll have to do research on them, though.)

Speaking of which, I'm sorry if I've bastardized anyone's view on angels, devils and demons. I know they each have stories and histories behind them, with many sub-groups and such, but this story isn't about them so I'm not going to dive too deeply into it- this goes for any "job" I use.

Please review! Feedback is loved, especially after this two-parter where I finally dish out what this fic will mostly be like. Many more adventures await Youko and the Justice Sentai so stay tuned!