Chaos Theory

Introduction

    Missed me? Haha, I saw you flying across town, I wanted to ask you if you're alive. You are? Good.

    All I want to do is be in peace, why are you bothering me? Why don't you do something that'll cheer me up, what's your name?

    I'm surprised you haven't asked me that, yet. It seems like that's something you'd want to know. You can call me your Demon, but my name is Shank.

    It's a pleasure to meet you, Shank. My name is Drakosys. You've been bothering for all my life and we never had a chance to talk, you always just put up with my complaining, with my frustration, but you made me question my very existence, and did things that made me, well, furious.

    You thought I made you furious? I've been with you all of your life, I've seen what truly makes you angry, it's not me. You look to me when you need help, when you need guidance, and I never let you down. You don't realize that I've been here, helping you forget all of the bad things in this world. I'm like a librarian, but I burn the books.

    You burn the books? What if someone wishes to learn a spell from the past? Even the darkest of tragedy may offer the brightest light. Who's to say the memories you burn are not things I will find use of? What of the days I spend sitting, practicing magic alone, failing at every turn? Are those memories that you make me forget?

    I see the confusion, but I only force you to forget that which causes you fear and failure in the future. It's random, I know, but accept that it will always help you. I do not make you forget what you learn in school, Drakosys. What you learn in your studies is entirely in control by you, from each equation to the next.

    Interesting. Well, let me ask you, why do you follow me? Why do I get the honor of being followed by a... Demon, is it?

    You are not the only person I follow, and you won't be my last. Many people percieve me in different ways. Some as an angel, some as a demon, others as loved ones. Upon death, many people see me as their family, and upon birth, I'm the image that marks your life for eternity. However, my origins are not of your concern.

    Excuse me for asking, Shank. I was curious, I didn't mean to offend. Let us talk of something else, hm? What is your favorite incantation?

    I was always a fan of the Quadratic Equation. Plus of Minus a number? That leaves great questions to be answered. Also, if four by Alpha by Charlie is greater value than one by Beta by Beta, the answer is no longer in the realm of existence! All of this, just to find something that is no bigger, or smaller, than nothing?

    Very intriguing, but personally, I've been a fan of Pegasus-Legs. The components are simple, three cubes of corresponding elements, varying in size unless they‘re all the best elements. Placed in the right sequence, you can solve for any problem. If only the incantation was more well-known, many aspiring wizards would excel much faster with that formula in their heads.

    I find that hard to believe, not many students nowadays see things as you do. Of course, how can they? You’re only a teenager, your accomplishments in your field are respected by your colleagues. There may be younger and smarter out there, but you have one thing most don’t… Me.

    Well, if you claim that you are such a useful… Tool… Perhaps you should help me in my research today. I’ve been off focus, lately…

    I've noticed. You've been spending too much time with that little girl. You two have fun most of the time, but it's hard for you to focus on your schoolwork when she's in your head. Maybe you should think about other things?

    What do you suggest that I do? Lately, the only thing coursing through my head, apart from the girl, has been the spell trials coming up. After a few moons, the religious leaders will claim magic season, and all enchanters and casters alike will have to take place in the competition. I only need to survive the competition, but I don't know if I can...

    Just remember your formulas, you'll do fine. Now, this chat was lovely, but I'm being called back.

    Called back where? You always leave so abruptly, every time you visit me. I'm not saying I dislike your absense, but it confuses me when you're not here.

   I'm always with you, you see, but we cannot discuss this now. Keep your mind on school. Speaking of which, you should be paying attention, you're here.

    Huh? Oh, I didn't even notics. Thank you Shank, you distracted me for the flight over. I would have been tired and off-focus by the time I made it here, if it wasn't for...

    In a flash, he was already gone. I land from my flight and allow my magics to flow off from my skin, as I begin to regenerate my mana pool. I walk a few steps and enter into the lab, I'm always earliest. Our head of lab stands before me, wearing simple clothes, and focusing on her powerful runes.

     “How are you today, Magistra Lynn?”

    “Oh, I apologize for being off focus, Noro. These runes are revealing to me a new residue that I’ve never seen before, and I’m attempting to solve it.” Saying this without making eye contact in any way, and a stern expression on her face turns darker.

    She does love playing with runes, so, “I guess you’re having a good day, then. Why don’t you display the residue for the lab to see, perhaps a colleague can help solve the mysteries?”

    She looks up, her eyes full of blood from staring at runes all day, and looks through the looking glass. Despite her focus, I am the only colleague who has made it to the lab, as of now, and no new colleagues are approaching. “Thanks for the idea, I’ll post it now. How are your studies?” The Magistra turns her back to me and begins to cast the illusion of the runes. On the walls before me, the following was written…

    Snakes Alpha is Alpha, Alpha, Alpha… Does it have an end? No, it remains Alpha forever…

    Snakes Neuron is Alpha, Beta, Charlie… Does it have an end? No, it will continue on forever…

    Snakes Neuron from Gravity is Alpha Drop, Beta Drop, Charlie Drop… Does it have an end? No, Charlie and Delta are as powerful as Beta, creating the same effect as Snakes Alpha, where the Alpha is Beta Drop.

    Snakes Neuron from Gravity with Antimatter is Alpha Drop, Double Negative Delta Drop, Charlie Drop, Double Negative Foxtrot Drop… Does it have an end?

    “From a quick glance, I concur that you already know the answer to this, Magistra.”

    “Yes, but I question if my colleagues know the answer to it.”

    “Well, I believe it does end. In fact, I believe only these Graviteas Runes can end in the Antimatter simulation.”

    “You’ve got it. However, you have been working with these styles of runes for quite some time, what of the others,” Lynn inquires as the first of our colleagues walks into the lab.

    In unison, the Magistra and I turn our heads and cast a greeting. The time for our conversation was over, and our works had to begin. The lab filled, and many stayed focused on the work of the Magistra, while I was working with my own runes.

    Snakes Neuron is… Xray by Xray over Double and Xray over Double…

    Snakes Neuron by Neuron is… Xray by Xray by Xray over Triple, Xray by Xray over Double, and Xray over Sextuple…

    Funny how runes create so many patterns on their own. However, Shank was right, I must focus on this competition coming up. I whip out my wand and begin the preparations for some simple spells.