(I realize I updated this prematurely without the corrections I needed to make I apologize. The only thing I forgot. To add Mikus name)
It feels like it's been an eternity. Of course that's what everyone says. It does not matter how much you love or loathe things time will move at its own pace. And the lectures I've gotten in preparing for war have been nothing short of amazing, though extremely difficult to retain. My instructor was beyond knowledgeable, but equally as difficult as well. Oh wait you haven't met my instructor yet have you? I'm so sorry I had to break the 4th wall to talk to you beautiful readers, to which I'm sure the authors are preparing appropriate retribution. Any who you probably want to know who my instructor is
I'm just wondering if you all were able to guess who it is.
That's right my instructor in the Art of War is none other than Grand Admiral Thrawn. Unlike other Imperials of the Star Wars universe who lead through fear or incompetence, Thrawn utilizes loyalty so his troops and sub officers follow him willingly and to the letter. He described his strategies similar to the only puzzles worth solving, the destruction of his enemies. You have to identify all the pieces you need, the order and priority to acquire each piece, and put them in place accordingly. The first and most important piece above all was information. That was the deadliest tool to have against your enemies. Knowing your enemies, their appearance, lifestyle, culture personality, it all was key to defeating superior enemies. He also mentioned different types of strategies and maneuvers that are. It limited to battles. One example was the "Stateless Strategy" essentially striking the enemy where they are not to over stretch them to defend everything, or concentrate on their most important areas leaving everything else free to take. Sometimes it was not necessary to just outright destroy them, to could strip their defenses and force them to commit even more resources to defend themselves leaving other areas vulnerable. Using feints in places your enemy couldn't afford to gamble on and commit more resources would leave your desired target weakened and up for grabs. Also put your enemies into a position to force them to fight completely on your terms, even better if they don't know it yet. Also he made note of his own personal weaknesses to learn from, betrayal is possible from all around, especially when your the one who would cause the betrayal without your knowing, and don't bet on other groups or factions not interfering with your plans. Learning these new strategies was very difficult, especially while trying to maintain my school work as well, but in the following weeks I felt confident that I could take on the devils, the fallen, and anyone else that followed. Satisfied with my results the Grand Admiral departed, stating it was time for the battle that would destroy the Rebellion at Bilbringi. Though before he left he handed me something saying:
Thrawn: I was told to give you this as well.
A sword? I'll examine it later.
Now though with that in mind I had a plan to keep the devils at bay so I could engage the fallen and either flip them or destroy them completely. Sadly though now I must return to school so putting my plan in action would have to wait for now. As I was headed for another day of school with Patchy and Kaga I could still feel one of Rias' servants following us here in the day light. I decided it was best to still play ignorant, especially for Asia's sake and go about my day as if nothing is wrong. Though I was defiantly not expecting what was going to happen today.
Teacher
Gintoki-Sensei: Ok class we have some new students today. I know it is unusual since-
Student: Sensei! You shouldn't smoke in class!
Gintoki-Sensei: It's not a cigarette. It's a lollipop. I'm just licking it super-fast
Student: Yeah right!
Gintoki-Sensei: Anyway I know it's unusual to get new students in the middle of the semester, especially after five dropouts, but I don't really care I get paid either way.
How easy going
Gintoki-Sensei: Alright you five come in and introduce yourselves. And don't take to long.
The door opened and in came five new students. The entire class, myself included, were all stunned at the five girls that entered the classroom. They all looked...alike. Scarily alike.
Everyone was chatting very excitedly about our new students, and for good reason. Amazingly there were five sisters and they look like quintuplets.
???1: Hello I am Nino Nakano.
???2: I'm Ichika Nakano~
???3: Miku Nakano.
???4: I'm Yotsuba Nakano!
???5: And I am Itsuki Nakano
Everyone share whispers and murmurs of the five new students, but I couldn't care less I had more important things on my mind right now.
Gintoki-Sensei- Alright settle down and shut up. You five take your new seats.
They took the five open seats in the back of the classroom, and the day continued on as normal. However, when class ended I did not expect what came next.
Gintoki-Sensei: Ok Y/N I need you to take the new kids around and give them a tour.
You have got to be kidding me
(Y/N): Sensei I-
Gintoki-Sensei: And before you say how busy you are, I know you're not otherwise the author wouldn't have told me about it.
Why? Why me?
(Y/N): Yes sensei.
Another wrench in my plans, and all because the author(s) are probably running out of ideas. Any who I began to give them a tour around the school, rather dejectedly, and one of them decided to point that out.
Nino: You know you could at least act like you're enjoying showing five beauties around the school.
Ichika: I'm sure he is enjoying it, he's probably just too embarrassed to show it~
Embarrassed? Try living with two girlfriends, an adorable cinnamon roll that I must protect, a strong but doting new aunt and uncle, and a mom, who I love to death, but can be overbearing and a worrywort.
Yotsuba: If you had other plans I'm sure we can find our way around ourselves.
Oh now you're just trying to make me feel bad, or not trying but still succeeding. I turned to face them.
(Y/N): Look I'm sorry. I've-I've had a lot on my mind.
Itsuki: Is everything alright?
I could hear a hint of concern in her voice.
(Y/N): I'm fine. I'm sorry for being dejected. How about I make it up to you.
I'm gonna regret this. I can already tell
Nino: Then since you apologize and are so eager to make it up to us-
uh-oh
Nino: Then you have to give us a tour of this town.
Crap
Le timeskip
I let Patchy and Kaga know what was going on, they weren't too happy but they calmed down when I promised to take them each on a date. It's something that is long overdue since we've been together we haven't even gone on one date yet. Well I guess it is best to show them around more. They seemed to be enjoying it taking in the sights and noting specific locations like cafes, libraries, parks and more. Are they planning dates or something?
(M/N): Darling!
At this point I shouldn't be surprised anymore.
(Y/N): Hi mom
Quintuplets: Mom?
She ran up and hugged me, and I hugged back. I guess she wasn't kidding when she said she would visit more often.
(Y/N): What are you doing back so soon?
(M/N): What? can't a worried mother visit her baby boy?
Hearing her say that made me blush since I was with these girls, however I was surprised I didn't hear them laugh. I could feel sadness from them, and I wasn't the only one. My mom walked up to the five.
(M/N): I can feel your sorrow dears. Your pain of loss. I am so sorry, but I can tell you had a mother who loved you dearly, and she would be proud of the five of you.
Never underestimate the maternal instincts of a caring, doting mother. She brought those five into a tearful hug. The sight was moving and would bring anyone to tears. After they calmed down she took us all to a local café.
Itsuki: Thank you for bringing us here ma'am.
(M/N):Thank you it's my treat after all.
Ichika: We can make you do that.
(M/N): I insist dears. You're friends of my son there for friends of our family.
They all looked shocked at her.
(Y/N): Mom we just met today at school. Isn't it a bit too soon?
(M/N): It's never too soon to make friends.
(Y/N): I don't know if they want to be friends-
Miku: We do!
We looked at the quietest of the five sisters who left us shocked at her sudden outburst.
Miku: I don't know why but I want to be friends with you. I feel like were connected somehow.
The other sisters looked at her, but their reactions essentially were agreeing with her.
(M/N): I think you've lost this argument.
I just sat there and sighed
(Y/N): I'm used to that by now.
I sunk back into my seat at the café, but then I sensed it. Rias' little spy was watching us again. I wanted to do something, but my mom put her hand on mine and looked at me with one of her rare serious looks telling me we'll talk about it later.