Paige

Paige watched as a small girl hesitatingly walked into the guild. Her eyes followed the girl as she made her way over to the quest board. Paige wondered who the girl was and couldn't help but skip over to her.
"Hi there!", she said loudly "my name is Paige, what's yours?"
One of Paige's favorite things to do was meet new people, especially wizards. Questions buzzed through her mind about the girl but it took all of Paige's strength not to spit them out. The last time she opened her mouth to someone, he took off running and never came back.

[Kassy]
Kassy took a step back as another girl skipped out in front of her to greet herself. Kassy looked down for a few seconds, before looking back up and holding her hands behind her back. "Kassy." she muttered, nearly inaudible to everyone except Paige. "Um... hi. Can you help me? I'm trying to... um... quest. Or something. I've always wanted to join the guild... but... I never quiet knew how." she said, raising her right hand and turning right to point at the board.

At that moment, her magic accidentally went off, ripping some of the papers off the board and sending them into the air around Kassy and Paige. "Ooh! I'm sorry... I didn't mean to do that. I've been practicing recently... and... I don't think I quiet understand how it works yet." she quickly apologized, throwing herself on the ground to start scooping up the papers.

Paige
Paige immediately bent down to help Kassy put the quests back up on the board. She grinned, not caring that Kassy didn't have complete control over her powers. There was a time when Paige started learning-. She stopped herself mid-thought. Paige couldn't remember how she learned her magic and she might never known. She shook her head and washed away all thoughts of her unknown past. Paige glanced back at Kassy and smiled.
"Well Kassy, you bumped into the right girl to help find your first quest. We should start with something simple so you can work on your control," Paige said while glancing at the job requests. "Hmm... Do you see any that stand out to you?"

[Kassy]
Don't confuse yourself now, there's no need to yet... She stood up and finished putting on some of the quests on the board, then smiled at the girl that had helped her. "Thanks." she then let her smile slip away as she looked at the board again. "Something... simple- wait, don't I have to sign up first, or something? I don't have the guild mark or anything yet." she then said, looking at the mark on Paige's right hand. "I think... I need one of those before I can do quests, right?" she then asked looking at it. "Um... does it hurt... to get one of those?" she then asked, reaching her hand to feel it. "I don't do well with pain... well, I might, but... well... I don't know really."

Amidst the fighting, Korde noticed a pool of blood that seemed to have bubbled up in the middle of the floor. He jumped back as something started to come out of it. It...it looked like a person. It was completely wrapped in bandages and wore black samurai pants, wood sandals, and a scale armor waist piece. It had chains that wrapped it's left arm with a heavy, hooked, spike on the end, and a quite sizable single-bladed dagger in the other hand. While the head seemed completely wrapped as well, there was a black kabuki mask with red accents where it's face would be and two leather belts that crossed his chest in an 'X' pattern.

"Leon, listen, it's me, Dremmick...I'm talking to you through a blood bond I made when I healed you. We need to immobilize him or we won't get anywhere." Dremiick's voice sounded in Leon's head as if he was standing right next to him. " I'm going to restrain him for a moment, but then I need you to promise to me that you lower the barrier and have everyone give him their best shot." Dremmick started swinging his chained dart in a fast circle next to him.

"Out of the way, I'll kill you when your time comes," Korde yelled.

Instead of answering Korde, Dremmick said one more thing to Leon before running forward, "Don't worry about me..."

Paige smiled, happy she could help Kassy. She glanced over to the bar, but found [insert whoever is in charge of putting guild marks on] wasn't there.
"Don't worry! It barely feels like anything! Unfortunately, [he or she] isn't here right now. Maybe while we're waiting we can explore the guild? It'll be fun! You're super adorable and nice! I know we'll be great friends! Or we can practice your magic outside? Whatever you like! Speaking of magic, what's yours?" Paige rambled. Hopefully she wouldn't scare away Kassy. Paige genuinely liked her, and hoped they could be friends in the future.

[Kassy]
Kassy nodded to Paige after she assured Kassy that the procedure was painless. She remained silent the rest of the time Paige talked, until she was asked a direct question about her magic. "Um... well, I can do this." she said, then raised her hand. As Kassy raised her hand, a pencil and a small notepad came out of a bag she wore over her shoulder. The small notepad started to vibrate, as the cover lifted open along with a few pages. The pencil shook as it went to write on the pad, but as it touched it moved sideways and just drew a horizontal line before they both dropped.

Kassy blushed a little after she dropped them, quickly crouching down to scoop them back up into her bag, and then standing again. "I'm still working on the fine parts... and heavy stuff. I can lift a chair and throw it, but I miss sometimes." she said. Kassy then looked around at the other people in the room, and shook a little to herself. "I think I'd feel better outside." she said, already starting to walk towards the entrance. "So... um... what magic do you have?"

@Jollan@booksmusicanime@Teknonick

"Alright, Dremmick...I'm putting my trust in you. Everyone, once I lower this barrier, get ready to go all out. On my mark..." The S-class mage pauses in anticipation of the blood warrior's attack on Korde. Once he sees that his chain has wrapped itself around its target, he deactivates the barrier, it now quickly crumbling away. "Now!" He exclaims as this is done.

Inigo and Morgan, paying attention to every word said by their uncle, do not hesitate to advance towards the Black Wisp once the command was given, both of them drawing their respective blades and making their way unto the battlefield, prepared to go for broke on what energy they have left.

Cilia spins so she's running straight at Korde.

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Ris smirked slightly and sprinted towards Korde, a sword of earth materials formed in her hand.

"Telekinesis? That's very cool! Just think of when you master it! You'll definitely be a force to be reckon with.", Paige smiled and ruffled Kassy's hair.
""So... um... what magic do you have?" Kassy asked. Paige smirked and looked around the crowded guild. Everyone was chatting with friends or keeping to themselves; it almost felt too quiet. Someone needed to change that. She nudged Kassy a little bit behind her.
"Watch this," She said. Paige raised both of her hands and bright blue light radiated from it. Jumping high up in the air, she screamed "Wake up Fairies! Sky Dragon's Wing Attack!"
Paige threw a huge whirlwind from each hand at the guild, which erupted into complete chaos. Tables, chairs, and bodies flew everywhere. There were no looks of surprise on any of the guild member's faces, only the occasional mutter of curses and threats. Most wizards stood right back up on their feet, ready for a playful brawl to break out.
"Are you up for this, Kassy?" She asked, looking back at her.

Terra nodded at the large man, "If Ander says it ok..." and she started to get up, still unused to the notion after her long slumber.

Ander was running over to Crystal to see if she was alright and to remove her from the battle as well, "C'mon, we gotta get you out of here." but thats when he heard Leon say something in the background, and when he looked up, he was stunned.

Dremmick slung his chain straight for Korde, but he saw this comming and slammed the heavy dart aside with his ax, and grabbed the chain as it passed him. Dremmick cursed as Korde pulled the chain toward himself and lined up a brutal punch that landed on his mask cracking it to where his right eye was visible, but Korde didn't let him go, or rather couldn't. Instead of using the chain on his arm, crimson chains shot from his sides as he tied himself to Korde, making sure he couldn't move.

"Let go of me dammit!" Korde yelled at the blood mage. "You will die too!"

It was a last second fix that nobody could have predicted, but all the attacks that hit Korde, also hit Dremmick. He tried to for armor for himself, but he was using the last of his strength just to hold on. And after the dust had settled, his crimson chains faded and both Korde and Dremmick fell over, silent.

"DREMMICK!" Ander screamed as he rushed over to his old friend, Terra, scrambling to get to him as well.
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Dremmick could feel the hot pain from everyone's attack, his vision blurred in and out as if it was impossible to focus. Korde fell over first while he took a step before the room spun and somehow he fell on the ground. Everything echoed strangely, and whatever people were saying he wasn't sure. But he could see blurs of people watching over him. Who was who he wasn't sure. And the ringing in his ears was to persistent to even identifying them by their tone. This seemed to be something that.... he wouldn't be able to heal this time. He was always told that the curse could mean his death. And that overusing one's own magic could kill as well. But now, completely drained and heavily injured, he couldn't contain himself, and he felt that it would be easier to let himself drift to a restful sleep.

Ris saw Dremmick and ran over to him. She collapsed beside him and looked down at him. "D-Dremmick." She said quietly, tears building up in her golden orbs.

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Cilia took a deep breath after the attack and turned around. She saw her sister knelt on the floor beside Dremmick.

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Crystal shakily got to her feet. She almost fell however after seeing the aftermath of the final attack.

[Kassy]
Kassy watched as Paige let loose an attack on all of the guild, flipping over tables, and rolling chairs, mugs, and everything and everyone else lying around. Some people stood up, looking like they were ready for a fight now... though, their face did clearly mark it was all in play. What a strange place... I'm not sure I could get used to this.... she thought to herself. "Are you up for this, Kassy?" Paige then asked her. Kassy looked at her, blinked a few times, then added a quick nod. "S-sure." she said, before turning her head straight and raising her hands ready.

A young boy that had been flung out of his chair and spilled all of his drink on himself, looked like he really wanted a piece of the action. He had quickly stood up, pulling his chair and table up with him, and sat them in place before flipping himself onto them and pushing off with his hands to launch himself at Kassy. "Huh, so new girl and Sky Dragon girl think they can mess up my meal and get away with it? Well you're in for a fight if you thought it would be that easy!" he laughed, slashing his right hand towards his right as he summoned a sword made out of water in his hand.

Kassy saw the boy's attack was getting too close for her already, so she panicked, and dove out of the way, accidentally knocking Paige over with her. "Oh... sorry." she apologized to Paige. "Come on, up up! I'm not going to let you get away with this that easy!" the boy said, reaching down and grabbing Kassy's arm to pull her up. After she was pulled up, the boy stumbled backwards a little bit, but shook his head to clear his thoughts again. Now's my chance. Kassy then said, raising her hands and pulling the sword out from the boy's hand with her magic, launching it into the air and splashing it into someone's face that had just finished recovering from Paige's first attack. "Wa- hey! You can't do that with Telekinesis!" the boy laughed in joyful anger. "Not all magic's the same." Kassy then smiled. She was now opening up to her usual self.

"Right. Then I guess you won't mind this, will ya?" the boy asked, then summoning an army of water swords over his head, then lobbing them at Paige and Kassy, while leaping at them and grabbing one of the blades from the air with a twirl.

Paige raised an eyebrow at the boy, surprised at his cocky attitude. That won't last for long...She smirked and looked at Kassy. This was a wonderful opportunity to let her magic shine and see what she could do with a boost. Paige raised her arm above her head and nodded at Kassy.
"Kassy, I'm going to deal with him directly while I want you to handle the swords above us. Use your telekinesis to move them. I'll support you, okay? Don't be afraid," She encouraged. Paige glared at the boy, daring him to battle them.
"O strengthen of arm to cleave the heavens!", A huge blue magic circle appeared above Paige's raised arm, and a pink light glowed beneath Kassy's feet. She extended her arm and shouted "Arms!"
Kassy would start to feel her magic ability enhanced soon. The boy was still staring at Kassy, hungry for more fighting.
"Hey little boy, look over here," she mocked "think you can dance with a dragon? Don't disappoint me." Paige raced to him, putting her faith and trust in Kassy.

Terra was still a little shell shocked from having been just awoken, and was still trying to take in the whole situation. Ander was trying to keep a calm head and think of a way to save Dremmick. But it was hard. It looked inevitable that this was his friend's final moments. It was Drax that stepped in this time to offer assistance.

"It's a long shot," He started as he walked up, "but if you can somehow keep him alive for a little longer, there is a chance you can save him. Correct me if I am wrong, but do you not have a sky dragon slayer?"

Ris didn't say anything.

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Cilia looked at Aurore. "Go and get help. I'll try to keep him alive until you get back." She said as she snatched her small satchel from the floor and grabbed the remaining healing beads from it. They wouldn't save Dremmick but they could, hopefully, keep him alive long enough for Aurore to get help. She rushed over to Dremmick and crushed the beads over him.

Paige was surprised to see the boy wasn't tired at all and she felt a surge of excitement fill her body. It was reassuring that her guild mates were strong wizards that any guild would do well to fear. Paige's eyes rose to the huge tentacle made of water, analyzing it's strength and ability.

"Well water boy, I'm glad you've been able to occupy me, but I think this battle has reached it's end," She said smirking.

Jumping into the air, Paige swung her legs back and forth and called out the words "Sky Dragon's Claw!", letting out strong gusts of wind with her feet toward the tentacle. Not waiting to see if she broke the giant tentacle, Paige jumped back and readied herself for another spell. She landed on the ground with to her feet spread apart and finished off the wizard with a dragon's roar.

"Sky Dragon's ROAR!"

Paige's cheeks puffed with air as she leaned backwards. A gigantic whirlwind of air blasted at the boy and his water creation, sending them flying right through the guild hall and leaving a huge hole in the wall. She ruffled her hair, impressed she had let off so much power. By now, the guild hall had settled down and most were beginning to help clean up the guild hall. Wait until the master sees this...Paige turned to Kassy, smiled and held out her hand for a high five.

"You were great, Kassy! There's no doubt you belong here," Paige said.

"C'mon. You made it this far, don't leave us," Ander shakily said while checking vital signs. He put two fingers to his neck. the heart beat was impossibly faint. He had apparently been using his own magic to keep himself going, and the beads seemed to be giving him just enough to go off of. The bandages he was wearing were mostly cut and hanging off revealing the sacrifice he made to protect everyone.

Dremmick's while body seemed shriveled, cracked, and grotesque. the curse had consumed nearly his whole body save for his right eye. His left eye was now grey and he couldn't see through it. He was even more scrawny than he had used to be.

"You idiot, you should have left it to us... I wasn't strong enough after all...," Ander lamented to himself. In his eyes, from the moment his sister was captured to even now, was all his fault, and it hung over him like a shroud. If he died, he would never forgive himself.

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Terra was sitting against the wall at the gate with Christopher. Like her brother she had silvery hair and eyes. Though they were born at the same time, she looked younger after having been in stasis in the crystal for so long. "I.. don't know." she answered plainly. "All these people, getting hurt just to help me. All of the pain I put Ander through... and now Dremmick..." She was silent again as she stared off in the distance.

Then all the sudden Aurore burst through the door startling her. She jumped up wide eyed, but then lost her footing and fell back on her rear with a small "OMF". She looked at Aurore as she rode away and then to Christopher, "Wha-, what was that!?" she asked bewildered.

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Dremmicks eye seemed to focus a little more as the bead helped maintain him a little. his breaths were still shallow but a bit more steady. He looked from person to person but he didn't have a lot of energy to speak. His eye the fell upon Ris who was sitting there quiet and with tears building up. He reached out a hand and placed it on her. "I...was c-careless...pl-se..forgive me." he strained through raggid breaths.