"I would be more surprised if Dru was here and not watching the games. He was excited when he first heard of its return and we came straight to Crocus when the Games were starting. He definitely won't miss the event. The last time I saw you, you were getting you're second origin unlocked with the help of some guy and I left afterwards before you woke up. Dru wasn't happy when I caused an avalanche while he was sleeping. Hmmm." The curious girl eyed Damian, who's gaze followed her, for a few seconds and walked around him as if searching something. "And here I thought you would look different with your second origin being unlocked. I got a good sense of your magic when we last fought, but that was before you got you origin unlocked. Makes me really curious how much different you are now than before."

Damian shrugged, summoning an Ares Blade. "I know it happened, and I know it hurt like HELL, but I...don't really FEEL any different. I mean, the only fight I've been in since the Games started was a fight of skill with the blade, not magic, so I don't really know how much stronger I am." He turned to Nolan as the God Slayer began to speak.

"I would've never expected to meet one of the Wizard Saints, Kaitlyn DeRoe. Since you came to find out about my magic, how about you do me the honor of giving you a one on one demonstration of my art? It would be my pleasure to have a Wizard Saint to observe my craft and asses my power." Damian wasted no time in protesting.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, don't forget you're on one of our teams, Nolan. You've yet to fight OR take part in a game and, well, you're one of our strongest mages. We need you at peak performance, not recovering from having your ass kicked from one side of Crocus to the other by a Wizard Saint."




Jack frowned at Amelia's loss of happiness. "Now, now, no need to grow sad, either of you. Amelia, you have a family in Phoenix Wing, and I can vouch that they would sooner die than leave you alone in this world for any reason. Jackie, the same goes for you from Dragon Fang. We don't want you any more unhappy than Phoenix Wing wants Amelia. However, I won't deny that it's a valid point."

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He had tracked them as they moved upwards, one clearly Ferrin, and another a man he had not met. He watched as Valak positioned himself near the door and he felt his grip on the dagger in his hand tighten. As the door opened, Ferrin clearly safe and behind the man, peaking his head out even, the Enchanter relaxed, despite Valak not doing so till a moment or so after. He stepped aside to allow the man entrance. He didn't trust him, but he seemed far more friendly than the people they'd dealt with previously. Then Ferrin introduced him and Dornae's eyebrow raised. This was Phoenix Wing's Guild master?

He checked the man's aura, and internal magic, and it seemed so. He also noted how an object on the man's person was emitting some kind of field. It was interfering with his ability to exert ethernano, he noted. It was also giving him a slight headache. "As Ferrin has so kindly told you, I'm Dornae. Would you mind shutting that lacrima off, it's giving me a headache," he said, stepping forwards and stretching his hand out to shake. If Jamie shook it he'd grasp his hand firmly, then release, but if he didn't he'd draw back, expression becoming neutral before a look of worry raced through his eyes at the mention of someone dying. "What? Did someone die?!" He sounded both surprised and appalled at the prospect.

Granted...some of the guild members had been in rather terrible condition even after they'd patched them up to the best of their abilities. Still, he didn't recall any of them being bad enough to die.

It was at this point that another magical presence entered his field of view and his eyes flitted to the stranger in the doorframe before returning to Jamie.

@Burthstone, @Crimson Raven, @Caits.

Master Jamie
@burthstone@yoshua171@brodz11711@Crimson Raven
Jamie looked to Mithera when she said his name, giving her a smile, finding it adorable that she was struggling with sleep. but looked back at Dorane when he spoke. "Yes, someone has died. Clearly you didn't leave anyone dead, so something else has happened then. Although why you rescued Mithera is beyond me, because it seems odd that you knew she needed recusing" Jamie looked to Mithera as she spoke again, wondering why she was shivering. Was she worried? "Leave, why do you have to leave?" Jamie asked surprised. Was it because of the kidnapping? Was she going off by herself? Could Jamie stop her? What if Iron enigma tried to go after her again?

Lucus was just as livid as Rose, if not more so since Krystal was his guildmate. After Rose was done talking, he got up from his seat and placed some money on the table.
"Sorry to cut this short, but I need to leave. True, Krystal can be vain and act like a spoiled princess, but she's also a very hard worker. During training, she never once complained about anything and gave it her all. To lose like this... the rest of use are bound to be livid. If you see that cat, give him hell from me, cause I sure as hell would if he dares show his face." He said before moving to leave, only stopping to pat Elyse on the head and say good-bye to her as she struggled to remain awake.



Joshua toned out the rest of Amaya and Angelo's conversation while he watched the fight. And at the end, his reaction was similar to Amaya's, as he slammed his fist on the table.
"Damn that mangy cat. I can't believe he would resort to winning in such a way." He said, his anger just barely contained. "I swear to god, I will murder him for doing such a thing to a girl. And on national T.V no less! I swear, he might've just single handedly made Phoenix Wing the greatest enemy of all women."



Once he was given the all clear, Fraquar moved over to Krystal and gently picked her up, making sure she was comfortable and completely covered. Taking a second to glare at Karn as the transforming mage left the arena before leaving himself. He was met by the rest of the guild, sans Lucus, just at the exit. Without a word he headed out of the arena and to the hotel. Thankfully it was late at night and no one was around or wondering the streets, so they made it there without issue. Once at the hotel, he let Pyrrha help Krystal before checking on her himself. When he came out, he simply shook his head.

"She's not in good condition right now. Siegard, you're in charge tomorrow. Delsin and I will remain behind to look after her." He said

"Shouldn't I be here as well Master. I'm the only other girl in the guild." Pyrrha said

"You might be needed at the games, so no. But we do need another female here, just incase." Fraquar said, thinking.

"Maybe we can ask Rose to help. She was just as upset at Karn and I doubt she's the only one. I'm sure she'll be happy to help, if I ask for it." Lucus said.

"Please, try." Fraquar said, sighing while scratching the back of his head. This was not something he thought would happen and he wouldn't wish this to happen to his worse enemy.



Amelia and Jackie didn't reply as they watched the end of the match. Amelia was livid at the results, as at one point, she had been in a similar situation and just thinking about it made her back hurt. Jackie was indifferent, though she did feel sorry for the girl. Either way, they both knew there was nothing they could do about it and returned to their previous conversation, though Amelia couldn't stop shaking now.

"I know Phoenix Wing is my family but I can't help but wonder who my real parents are and what they're like. Doesn't every child deserve to know the ones who brought them into this world, Master Jack?" Amelia said

@Amaya Yashia@Joshua Tamashii

That's a little glum to be honest I bet your really nice and you shouldn't hide what you are. So what if a few people hate you as long as you have a family to return to that will love you then what else matters? sides your a sweet girl a little chill shouldn't make any real guy stop himself from being with you. At least that's what I think, romance isn't romance if you aren't willing to go all the way in Angelo asked smiling as he watched karn do his thing on national tv and Angelo was having a hard time not laughing out loud at the situation before him. However he finally cracked when josh talked about karn making phoenix wing an enemy of all women and he just laughed out loud making sure to safely put his ice cream down before holding onto his sides oh come on josh lighten up, its not how you would have won but he still one and he made one hell of show doing I say its a win win Angelo said laughing loudly for a few moments before catching his breath...

@Caits



The feline watched Karn transform and leave the stadium, sensing the battle had taken quite a tole on him, but found it amusing at the awkward win. Poor Karn, he was sure to get reprimanded for pervertedness, even though the blonde didn't really think like that. Turning his gaze on Michael at the question, the cat ears twitched a little thoughtfully as he gave a toothy smile, fangs stickin out from his lips.

"Mhmm from what I've heard from you... I think you're the bird trying to fly. You're struggling at first. Afraid maybe, but trying. And one day, you'll soar in the skies. And you want the other little bird to soar as well. In the sky, you two can stray from one another more easily then the safety of being together on the wire, but when you fly you can discover other wonders and beauty. So maybe someday, you both can fly using your own wings, but together." he said with a small smile.

Michael
@Silver Fox
Michael thought on that for a few moments. Now that the battle was over, he looked up at the sky, pensive. "I can't stay the same just because Gabriel doesn't want to change, but I can't leave him. Maybe if I do, he'll learn to fly on his own, but how can I?" He sighed heavily, wishing things could be easier then they were. "But I'm not afraid. I haven't been afraid in a while. I was terrified the day I joined, terrified of going all that way and not being able to join, that after joining it was just like the fear just....left. And largely, it's because of you and Zephyr" He wondered what Gabriel was doing. If he had actually managed to make friends in his guild, but suspected that was a no at the moment, based on his behaviour. "I just wish I knew what to do"

Mithera walked over as close as she could get to Master Jamie while still on the bed. Once at that point, she would sit down and look up at him. "I need to warn Melina about Iron Enigma." She'd say, trying to suppress another yawn, and she would glance around for the pillow she ahd been sleeping under."That pillow was so nice and warm..." She'd murmur to herself, before shaking herself and looking at her new acquaintances. "And I plan on going tomorrow, but I can't let Iron Enigma know who I am. S-so I'm going to change into my human form before going... I'll probably see about getting someone from another guild to go with me."The tiny dragon hoped that her guild's master would understand her mission and give her his blessing, as well as trying to find some way to help her. Quieter, the dragon mentioned something about Jamie and Lucas coming here being a tad dangerous as it was under her breath, not entirely meaning to be unhappy about it. She was glad other members of her guild were here.

@Caits@Crimson Raven@Yoshua171@BrodZ11711

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Frowning and rubbing the bridge of his nose, Dornae turned from Jamie and walked to the window, looking out it while the two conversed. He listened even as his thoughts considered the possibilities and consequences of the last few hours. 'We just had to get involved. Could have sat at the Grand Magic Games and enjoyed the show, met some new people, but instead we followed a suspicious pair and got wrapped up in, in this,' he exhaled and then took in a deep breath, releasing it slowly. He wasn't sure where to go from here. Should he offer to help Mithera further? Perhaps go with her on her quest, especially since she really didn't seem like a terribly capable girl, if he was being blunt about it. How had she survived this long as a mage without being capable, he wondered.

He turned his body halfway from the window so he could glance at Jamie and Mithera, a slight frown still evident on his features. Perhaps, despite having arrived specifically to attend the games and find a Guild of his own, perhaps he should leave once more. It probably wasn't safe to stay in town after he'd been involved in this business. He'd done it before, stumbled into trouble totally on accident, then slipped away. It wasn't the best way to leave, and surely not the most moral thing to do, but he figured he'd cause more good in the world by being in it, rather than by being chained up in some dungeon for a simple mistake or failing of luck.

He made no comment as he listened to the two talk, though he did momentarily look at Ferrin, before turning his attention away from the man. He had to admit he had done well bringing the Guild Master to get Mithera, but it seemed that was not to be the end of their problems. If they went with Mithera should he as well? Or perhaps going with Jamie and meeting the rest of his Guild would be more wise? It was hard to say.

He wasn't sure yet, so he watched the situation unfold. He was used to being adrift anyways, no reason not to wait a bit longer to make a decision. Better to make one when he felt sure, than when he didn't. At least, that's what he figured.

@Burthstone, @Crimson Raven, @Caits.

Shujin

He would have to eat his own words. He made awkward eye contact and nodded in recognition of Karn. "Good win Phoenix wing." He chuckled too himself, returning his attention to his own team. He couldn't fraternize too much. After all... they were still the enemy.

Lazarus

He laughed in triumph as Shujin had to eat his words, before his mood dropped once more. Karn did make his way back to the Phoenix wing area though. "Well play small one." He patted Karn on the back. "That was a heavenly performance. Just how a Phoenix wing back should do it." He grinned.

Once Argus went ahead to the kitchen something remarkable crossed Isla her mind. Argus had no idea to what he was doing in the kitchen. He snuffled around and turned various cups and pots. Isla awkwardly smiled and thought to herself if the guy could possibly be a idiot first class. He stated that he had never been to such a fancy place before in which Isla tilted her head lightly with a confused look on her face. The place wasn't great in any way. She had been in houses far superior than this and that's not even the real deal. Argus must have been homeless for quite some time or his family just wasn't so rich. Despites that he seemed to have made it pretty far at least, being in a guild and all.

She still gave a warm smile to the moron when he came back with the tea she meant "Doesn't matter, doesn't matter! It's fine, at least you got the right stuff." She cheerfully chuckled and looked over some of the stuff he got with him. Cups were there and the tea bags too "I can make it here if you cook... wait nevermind don't try to cook. If you bring a can filled with water and maybe heat it yourself somehow? Than we are complete. We dip the bags in the water and done! That's how you make tea, very easy. You can also add sugar and stuff." She gently smiled at him and waited for him to get the water.



Thor's ears twitched as someone approached the camp close to Thor their tent. Thor woke up out of allert and calmed down before quietly listening to the two people. Their footsteps didn't sound familiar and the sudden reaction from Cecilia made Thor realise that they had to hurry to put the robe back on. Thor could quickly pull on the robe but was to late to both dress and avoid the attack they launched at their tent by throwing Cecilia. Thor was taken down with Cecilia and rolled a little with the girl. Thor could quickly regain their grip to the ground and slid the rest of the way on their feet halting to a stop. Thor gritted their teeth as the end of the robe fluttered in the wind behind Thor. The appearances of the two invaders didn't look all that friendly and only raised more suspicion by Cecilia being thrown around. Thor glanced over at Cecilia to look if she was fine and gave a small sigh of relieve. The girl only had minor injuries and was still alive at least. Sharp eyes pointed at the pair again, only one word came up in the mind of Thor and that was eliminate. The two talked about burning the place down, but before they could do that they will already be crying at their own parents.

The other two remaining Frenzy Plant members also soon arrived on the spot Magni and Gabriel. Thor knew that Gabriel wasn't such a great fighter on his own but his spirits would do and she had never seen Magni fight before and rarely spoke to him once. Thor didn't need them, if they would just find shelter and wait it out they might be just fine. Thor faced the two opponents again and knew that they had to take the advantage now by initiating "Electrokinetic Wing Manifestation." Electricity began to sparkle from Thor's back to both sides of the side of their body. It began to get more frequent and faster and suddenly two wings grew from Thor's back cutting through the clothing that was in the way and grew bigger to the outside. The wings flapped several times while Thor slowly walked over to the pair and began to move faster and faster "Lightning Body" Thor their feet disappeared and were swapped out for two bright bolts of electricity. Once Thor was close enough to the pair they launched another attack "Shock Wave" and started attacking the dive suit man with both fists and the wings that tried stabbing through him.



Ayame felt happy giving Trinity a shy smile before Nero commented on Ayame. Ayame reddened and burried her face in his cape while shaking her head until he dropped the subject and went to something completly else "Miracle Eye?" She pondered a minute but nodded her head afterward to his great idea.

They soon went along to the firing range for wizards and normal people. They all entered and Ayame stood behind Nero again no wanting any attention from the people in the range.

Master Jamie
@Burthstone
Jamie sighed softly, knowing that Mithera had to do this, but wishing that there was an easier way. "How long has it been since you've been human? years? You will have to learn to walk again, will you be able to do that before tomorrow?" Jamie asked, not looking to stop Mithera, but just worried. It wouldn't do to have Mithera fall flat on her face while on the run from Iron Enigma. "hm. Do you think Karn would be able to do a passable imitation of you, to make Iron Enigma still think you are here? It may give you a few days" Jamie knew she couldn't stop Mithera, and it wasn't like Jamie could go with her, not right now. "I would prefer you go with someone else, not because I doubt you, but it's always better to have back up. You'll take a communiation Lacrima. So if you do get in trouble, you can call for help"

Sasha
@YipeeXD@Silver Fox
As Karn's battle finished, in a rather spectacular way, Sasha counted up the scores in her head, noting that while their team was doing well, the other Phoenix Wing team wasn't, but it was still early days yet. The fact that iron enima was going a close second was annoying, and t brought Sasha's thoughts to Amelia, hoping that the girl was okay. "it cements our lead for today" She said, and smiled as Karn Joined them "A good fight, Karn, but an odd finish!" She watched the Riders Blade group, and bit her lip worriedly. They didn't look too happy. "Ah, well I think that's it for today, so maybe we should leave?"

Jarvis and Mayt's round up

The thief scowled, and pushed Jarvis away as he get close. "Depends on how you define 'Attack', and I'm not going to tell you where our hideout is. End of story." He crossed his arms, glaring at Jarvis.

Jarvis didn't allow himself to be moved."we will find it, one way or another. is love to do this the easy easy way, but the hard way can be just as satisfying."

Jarvis took one more step forward, and said almost harshly "they'd turn on you easily enough and you know it. Oh no doubt they would pretend. But really, all they care about is themselves. So the question is, do you want your own freedom enough to rat them out before they rat you out?"

"Right, because I can totally trust that you will give me my freedom if I rat them out." The Thief said back, taking a step towards Jarvis back, and Mayt muttered as he suddenly came over, putting a hand on Jarvis' shoulder to move him out of the way before looking the Thief in the eyes.

"Alright, how about this. Phoenix Wing, or I if they won't, will take in your family, as well as any other families we find. I'll find them jobs in Magnolia or wherever else if we can, and any that show magical ability at all will be given the chance to join a guild. Any Thieves in your 'guild' that have magic we will not give them to the authorities if they agree to join a 'light' magic guild. The rest, well, we can't make promises about them, but as you said thieves only get two to three years in prison, so they should be out in not too much time. If you tell us where your friends are, then lead the way and give them these terms, assure them that they'll probably get less time in jail if the plead guilty, then I think Jarvis and I can forget about the whole train incident; if I know my law right, that's worth well more than three years in jail by itself. So, what is it going to be?" The thief blinked, very clearly surprised by this offer, but Mayt seemed pretty sincere in his little speech.

Jarvis gave a sigh, as if annoyed with this offer of lienancy, but didn't say anything, the way things were going the thief would just think they were playing him, and refuse once more. So Jarvis took a step back, looking about them, wondering how long it had been since they had started this.

"we don't kill people, but we will imprison you if you force us. You can't get away with doing wrong. But Pho mix Wing knows that our pasts make us, and that things can be turned around. You just have to want it, and want to change."

The thief considered the offer for a while before speaking again. "So, let's say I believe you'll honor your word, and go back on it?"

Mayt just chuckled softly. "Then I wouldn't be very worthy of being S-Class would I? On top of that, my reputation would be destroyed and I wouldn't ever be trusted anywhere else, and I like my reputation. So, what will it be? We hunt them down the hard way, meaning we have to go and hunt your friends down and you'll end up in jail. If you cooperate, you've got a chance to stick with your family as well as get a better-than-not chance to stick with your family, and I'll try to find you a job that can support them." He smiled slightly, and offered his hand to the thief. "And I'm sure the details of this will reach every member of Phoenix Wing before too long, so if I go back on my word they'd probably look at me funny too. So, me going back on my word hurts me a lot."

The thief nodded slowly, and finally took Mayt's hand. "Fine, I'll trust you." Mayt smiled, and looked at Jarvis. "I don't know how to describe exactly where it is, but I can show you. When do you want to leave?" Mayt would look at Jarvis, letting him answer that question, and giving him a smug look.

Jarvis gave a heavy sigh. He didn't like these situations, and would rather be back at the games. Still, he was here and that meant he had to be reasonable, even if he didn't wish to be. "Now would be fine" He said, "I'd rather get this done before dawn" He glanced about them to make sure that no one suspected what they were about to do.

The thief nodded, and looked about. "It's about half a day's walk, so we'll have to stop at some part to sleep. Probably" He turned and started walking, seemingly wanting to just get this over with. Mayt motioned for Jarvis to go first, so that he could bring up the rear.

The sadistic smirk on Gil's face turned into a cry of outrage as his opponent counterattacked, easily sending the Emperor off to the side and introducing his face to the unforgiving metal of a shield. Dropping his guard, he cried out, “What!? I had the perfect technique, you son of AUGH!”[/color] Gil's indignation and complaint coalesced into a single wordless utterance of pain when James sword raked across his torso, splashing blood onto the cobblestones. Staggered and disoriented, Gil nevertheless managed to spot Artemis preparing to fire. “Oh, no you don't, cheapshot!” He raised his scimitar to block the incoming arrow, seemingly forgetting to move it away from his head, and the force of the magical arrow knocked his sword's pommel straight into his own forehead. In a manner most undignified the Emperor dropped to the ground, dazed and bleeding, moaning excuses.

Sadie, meanwhile, pouted to see that Cody had been able to keep her gambit from paying off. Her good mood surged back in like a flood, however, when Levi charged out from his comrade's protective shield to attack. “Fool!” she sang, extending a hand toward her charger attacker. “You've hoisted yourself by your own petard, and will now become my next plaything.” Unfortunately, as Levi approached, he remained decidedly human and dangerous in form, and Sadie's confidence ebbed from her like water from a squashed sponge. “Uh...this...usually works...” Her hex had yet to operate, however, when Levi's corrupted arm crashed into her and threw her, agonized and screaming, several yards backward. A few flaps of her wings righted her orientation, but only for a moment; in her path lay Gil, still indignant and indisposed, over whom she tripped and fell backward. Head met cobblestone with a loud crack of carapace, and as she slipped partly into unconsciousness the Empress berated her partner, “Gil, you nonce! You tripped me...such a prick...”

Sighing, the object of her criticism attempted to rise, but could only wince. “Stuck-up snob. Coulda taken this chump if you watched...my back.” He opened one eye to view the Phoenix Wing mages clustered around them. “Ah, don't interrogate me. We were just...having fun. Don't...take us to your master...pretty please?”



If either Lockheart or Lakota took any notice of the warning signs circling Mark and Luna like portentous crows, they did not betray it. With a smirk the Sun raised a feathered fist and brought it down like a jackhammer into the pavement, cracking the cobblestone in a foot-wide radius and pulverizing that at the epicenter into an ashy powder. Meanwhile, Wheel of Fortune found herself overcome but a brief fit of laughter, short but strong enough to squeeze a tear from her eyes. When she wiped them away, a spray of orange lightning sparked around her fingers, crackling deeply on contact with the air. “Oh, ho, ho, you misunderstand! We're not with the law—at least, not human law. We serve what you might call a higher authority. I'm rather convinced you will be coming with us, Mark. Cooperation is not optional.”

The next instant, Lakota sprang toward the Maker wizard with both claws extended. Through madly grinning teeth she bellowed, “Show me what you've got, little man!” Her partner, meanwhile, lashed her tentacles to throw a flood of carrot-colored electricity Luna's way.



The arrival of a seriously pissed Zodiac summoner and the subsequent manifestation of his dragon brought an annoyed look from the Lovers and a psychopathic chortle from the Hanged Man. “Well, if it ain't the runt what beat me at the Akane Resort! Where yer friends? Without 'em, yer good fer nothin'! Ya woulda been another corpse aboard me ship! This time, I'm gonna carve ya bloody gut up t'feed me crew!” He spotted Thor as well, given away by her wing manifestation. “Ah, another ole friend! How's about we catch up on ol' times?” A ghostly green luminescence danced across his armored suit and carapace, its ethereal glimmer flickering heartily despite the direct glare of the sun. With a menacing deliberation, Proteus floated a few inches off the ground, and drew his blade across his own throat to demonstrate what awaited Gabriel. Seawater spilled from the grisly gash onto the ground, where the grass withered and died.

A hand fell onto the Hanged Man's barnacle-encrusted shoulder. He whirled halfway around to see the Lovers with morose expressions on their faced. “Proteus. Would you go and start the blaze? I...never learned how to make a fire. It's just sad, I know, so very sad.” Grumbling, the specter turned to leave, only to be met by Thor, furious and alive with electricity. Cackling, Proteus held up his claw to block the electric impacts, his ghostly essence forming into spiral barrier. When Thor attempted to hit the Hanged Man with electric wings, the specter banished the shield in a flash of green light, and a flurry of ropes exploded from beneath his claw's shell to catch Thor off guard. As she struggled with the ropes, Proteus flew forward, pushing the Lightning wizard few hundred feet backward. “I don't think yer ready t'face me, pipsqueak! Lemme take a good look at yer face, so I can turn it inta fish food!”

Gabriel and his dragon were alone with the Lovers, two against two. Jann stepped forward tentatively, his two-sided serpent coiling around his waist. “You look sad too...terribly sad. Let us set you free, free of sorrow, responsibility, morality, and pain...” With no warning the voice changed. It was two voices in one, male and female, both talking in a whisper but unnaturally loud. “Forever.”

He advanced toward Gabriel, his face a mask of pity.



With Hunter ready to brawl, Imani first jumped backward out of immediate melee range. Moving in a ceremonial fashion, she traced the outline of a large circle with the palms of her hands, though no trace of magic appeared, before crossing her arms. Her lion face remained still now, eyes wide and observant, and no sound came from within her.

Hunter, however, would begin to feel a burning sensation all around him, flowing from the air into his skin through his pores and filling his veins with fire. Even while Imani stood still and at ease, with no sign whatsoever of a spell or curse, Hunter was assailed by a searing, vital energy coursing through him. Relaxed for the time being, those golden, glittering eyes of Justice fixated on Hunter, waiting to see what course of action he would take against this invisible, unidentifiable assault.



Fleo flew to her feet and cheered. ”Yeah! Another win for Phoenix Wing! No one can stop us!” Overjoyed at her guild's victory despite her general distaste for Karn's methods, she bounced around the stands sharing in the hype and scattering a good deal of dust here and there. Some of her enthusiasm, doubtlessly, came from the fact that the day was over; no more sitting around and waiting for this dusty woman! After a few minutes of celebration, Fleo suggested to nobody in particular, ”Anyone up for drinks?



In the spacious and comforting confines of his head, Nero mulled over Trinity's suggestions. When thinking of his guild idea and pulling the silly but catchy name 'Miracle Eye' from somewhere too lewd to mention in good company, he hadn't been completely serious. The more he thought about it, however, in tandem with the notions posited by the Phoenix Wing sorceress, the more he liked the idea. An independent union, made of troubled mages overcoming their problems to do great deeds for potentially extravagant fees...or perhaps completely for free. ”A very nice sound, yeah. Though I think guilds get more benefits and attention. That might be a good way to head after all. Never liked the sound of 'master', though. Whaddya think of 'Emperor Nero'? Heh, I kid, I kid. Or do I adult? Haven't the foggiest, hee hee.”

Once inside, he attempted to take stock of his surroundings but found himself distracted yet again by the hypnotic undulations of Eve's doughy midsection. Shaking himself out of it, he focused on her words instead. ”No problem, I forget yer magic isn't really suited to a range. If ya want to try a weapon I'll try and a-range it for ya, but watchin's just as well.” He turned his everpresent, jovial grin on Trinity. ”That's right, toots! Now performin', one day only, Nero and the Actual Attack! Step right up and take a look, we're just about to get heated up!” When the group arrived at the well-protected magic zone of the range, the Genie stepped up to the gallery first, setting his sights on the bullseye. Putting his hands together, he created a double finger-pistol using both index and middle fingers. Closing one eye and sticking his tongue sideways, he took careful aim. ”Hold onto your hats, ladies and lady, it's time for a....Genie Slayer Secret Art: Annihilating Skyfall Blackneedle!”

With as much drama as he could, he slammed down his 'triggers', smacking the thumbs into the barrel of his finger-pistol. From the tips of his fingernails a tiny magic circle formed, shot out a dark blur, and disappeared. The blur sped toward the target, too fast to properly make out, and with a donk buried itself halfway in the target about halfway. When its quivering stopped, it could be recognized as nothing more than a black needle. A few moments passed while a resounding nothing occurred; Nero then turned back to grin at his friends. ”Whaddya think? The actual spell is just 'blackneedle'; anything I say before than is meaningless! Towering Ascension Blackneedle, Hurricane Lightning Sword Art: Blackneedle...all are exactly the same thing! I learned this spell after realizing that everyone always calls out their attacks, and the longer it is, the stronger it is. It's a grand act of deception! Aren't I a stinker?” Despite the unimpressive effect of the blackneedle, it would be clear to any observer that this was a spell designed not only to deceive, but to permanently eliminate the deceived.

gabriel
@lugubrious
Gabriel knew he should be scared, but he wasn't. What was the point of being scared for? He'd just panic and die. As he watched the scene play out, he rocked back in his heels, appearing bored at the antics. He had won before, he could win again. Never mind the fact he hadn't done it alone. He wasn't going to let the camp be destroyed because of a Petty being who was have a tantrum because they lost. As the duo spoke, Gabriel rolled his eyes "I like living thanks, and like doing it how I'm already doing it. I'm not a coward and so I won't give up" he said

The dragon roared as the guy advanced towards Gabriel, and Gabriel stood his ground, watching, wary. He had no weapon, other then his spirits, but he would do what it took to protect the camp. The dragon twisted in the air, and shot towards Gabriel's attacker

Hunter gritted his teeth and narrowed his eyes. That's a dirty trick. Guess waiting for her to make the first move was a mistake. Doing his best to ignore the pain, Hunter inhaled and clasped both hands in front of his mouth. "Jade Dragon's Roar!" The clasped trumpet shape in front of his mouth served to focus the blast and drive it towards the lion headed woman faster. Hunter was right behind the attack, his fist and arm encased in jade. "Jade Dragon's Claw!" Whether or not the attack connected, he followed it up with a couple of quick jabs and kicks, continuing to try and ignore the sensation. Back flipping away, he had a thought. "Jade Dragon's scale armor." His body is encased in the green stone and he slides back into a ready stance. He wasn't sure if the scale armor would work, but he had to try something.




James was both surprised and amused at the change in attitude from the butterfly knight and as he and the moth laid in a pile, he kept his sword level with them. "Turning innocent people into weapons for your own amusement is hardly fun, butterfly. On your feet, I don't know if my master is even at our hotel, so I'll opt to instead detain you for now." He turned to the others and lifted his visor with his shield top. "Are any of you hurt?"




Jack nodded, smiling softly. "I suppose they do. But then, having never really known them in the first place, is there truly a loss to lament? Now understand I don't ask this out of callousness, but because I have been faced with this kind of conversation before, during my younger years. The answer always varies, true, but for you personally, is it a loss you must find reparations for?"

@Zarkun@Lugubrious@hatakekuro
Cody stood there in shock....that was a lot easier than he had anticipated. As his opponents now laid on the ground at the mercy of James sword, Cody went and picked up the girl and brought her over but made sure to keep some distance between him and the insect humans.
"I'm alright, but what do we do with her?" Cody asked the paladin, gesturing down to the girl in his arms before turning back his attention to the butterfly, his eyes now narrowed in annoyance.
"Now.....about that explanation."

A blue light flickered inside of the shadows, a trail of a blue florescent light flowing like a stream, into his armor. The imprints in his armor only managed to glow in a light aura, the Antimage was sure to not alert the two hostiles in the vicinity. However, something was off... Magni closed his eyes, letting the darkness sooth his mind, and the colors soon started to shine brightly inside of the darkness. He noticed Gabriel, his aura color seemed to give off a rather vicious style of a slime green. The resolve that he carried was strong and unwavering, he did not allow his fear to take over as the shape seemed to stay true to its raging style. Though, once he moved his head over towards the two hostiles, Magni grimaced. He knew those patterns, they were similar to those of the Celestial Spirits, but something was just different with them. The intimidating diver seemed to exert a rather ugly, yet fitting color for his appearance, it was a green so dark that it almost looked black. The unnerving serpent seemed to show a calmer, yet uglier shape, they sported two colors. It was strange, but they seemed to intertwine, creating an undefinable mix that both alarmed and confused the Antimage. Magni shifted his stance, the two were powerful, and these were the things that the Ruby Knight had been looking for... The Mystic Beasts.

Suddenly, a new presence had popped out of nowhere, and it was not trying to hide. A burst of sky blue shone brightly into the Antimage's eyes, the aura seemed to spread into the air rather than condense itself into one mass. It was Thor. She was already on the offensive, it seemed that she would rather get straight into the fight rather than wait for the right opportunity, using Gabriel as the bait to lure them in closer. Magni seemed to sigh uncontrollably, her attack seemed to set off the fight as another roar echoed through the camp, and towards the Lovers while Thor's bright attacks only managed to be countered and she paid the price for attacking an enemy without a plan. It seemed that Magni was supposed to choose a fight, either help Gabriel or Thor. He paused, Magni knew neither of them or a sizable amount of know-how about their magic, but Thor suffered a rather brutal attack from the diver. Help her, I guess. Magni closed his eyes, and he wished Gabriel luck on his fight before he vanishing.

A certain figure popped into existence, a small flash of light bursting behind the Hanged Man. Magni opened his eyes, everything seemed to be in working order as his sights were set upon the unprotected back of the diver. Saying nothing, the Antimage with one motion swiped both of his blades in a vertical manner, the bigger the wound the more magic that the Antimage could drain out of the beast.



Eve nodded her head towards Nero, her cheeks giggling in the process. "Yeah, hurting things isn't really my forte, and watching would be fine! And I think showing off your magic would be a knowledgeable experience." The Necromancer was glad that Nero understood the complications for her dark magic, using necromancy for harm would be horrible! Forcing the undead to unwillingly attack another person! Unthinkable! However, the undead sometimes wishes to exact vengeance on the people that killed them, but that would only work if the person was bad enough for even Eve to react to with violence, and that person would never exist! At least she hoped with the bottom of her heart that such a being would ever exist. Delving on the potential horrible future, Eve found herself moving with the group as they made their way over to the firing range.

They seemed the stop as Nero made his way over to the booth. This display will be an actual knowledgeable experience, she had only seen his powers being used as a way to shape others in his image. She looked down at her body, and then remembered how she had gotten her voice, Nero did actually seem to be some sort of Genie if she thought about it. With a funny thought inside of her head, she watched the Genie closely with expecting eyes, this was going to be interesting! So, as Nero yelled out some sort of phrase that she didn't exactly understand, he shot his finger pistol with an actual deadly force. Eve couldn't keep track of the object, she barely even registered that it existed! So, she leaned forward after the dummy had been hit, and she saw that some little black dot had pierced dead center! Whoa, that was pretty cool. She continued to try to focus her eyes on the needle, but her attention soon diverted towards the proud Nero. "Deception or not, that thing went fast! So, I give you my, clap of mild amusement!" Eve gently clapped her hands together, not acknowledging the deadly uses of the move, but rather seeing it as some sort of party trick.

Mark grimaced slightly as the bird-thing attacked again, he clasped his hands before swinging them in front of both him and Luna. A shield made of Ice formed in front of them as Mark spoke. "Ice Make: Crescent Shield." The two attacks launched at him and Luna would stop as they hit the shield, leaving sizable cracks in it. Mark would let the shield simply deform, but anticipating a follow attack, the Maker Wizard slipped down into another stance. "Shadow Make: Javelin." As he made a motion towards Lakota, a spear formed in his hands and launched itself at the Mystic Beast's stomach. The tip was blunt, and would likely push the character back if not hurt them. Standing up properly and dusting himself off a bit, Mark would stand ready to preform more magic to counter any possible attacks. "Hey, I never said I wouldn't come. So long as it isn't supposed to end with me dead, stuffed in a cell for the rest of my life, or stuck with any number of other fates I would not enjoy, that is. But, if you really want to fight us, I sadly can't afford to be the gentleman in regards to any possible medical bills." The Mage would turn out his pockets to demonstrate this, and they'd both be empty. His eyes would be flitting back and forth between Stacy and Lakota however, ready for an attack at any time.

Luna would blink as Mark did the tiny bit of fighting he did, and she would take a step back from everyone. "Solar Armor. Blade of Sol" Her armor of flames formed around her, a matching halberd finding its way into her hand, and the stellar mage stared at the two possible attackers with a quite deadly-looking glare. "I please ask that you stand down, I would much rather talk this out." The girl would say, though it'd be quite obvious by her lack of volume that she did not at all expect them to agree to such an idea.

@Lugubrious
Mithera looked meek as Jamie pointed out that she would have to learn again. "Most of a century actually..." She murmured at the rhetorical question regarding how long it had been since she had been in her human form. Once Jamie began speaking the little dragon nodded. "I planned on seeing if someone from Dragon Fang could help me. They seem very acquainted with Phoenix Wing, and I don't think it's a good idea to go with another member of Phoenix Wing while Iron Enigma is looking out for just that. About Karn... Hmm... I think I remembered him saying something about being unable to assume the same form as me because it wasn't a naturally occurring form. As for communication lacrima... Of course I'd take one of those." The Dragon would think, trying to remember everything Jamie had asked her about. "As for walking, uh, I guess whomever it is that comes with me will have to help me some, but it's bound to come back to me eventually right? I'll just look super clumsy until them." Mithera made a tiny little giggle, which could easily be mistaken as just an echoing hiccup.

@Caits@Crimson Raven@Yoshua171@BrodZ11711

The draconic feline perked up a bit at the praise he received from his Guildmates, ears perking as he returned the nod to Shujin. "Thanks! I tried my best! She was tough though... My style of magic doesn't work well against hers." he chirped before jumping onto Sasha's shoulder. Lying over her shoulders like a scarf. At least his Guildmates didn't try to skin him. That was good. He didn't have a lot of energy left to avoid such a thing. As Fleo cheered and asked if anyone was up for drinks.

"Sounds fun!" he chirped.

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The tall feline chuckled softly and ruffled the blue hair. "Well you made friends and made a family within the guild. Makes anyone warm and fuzzy and without fear when your in that environment." Prince chuckled before thinking a little.

"Sometimes, the only way a bird learns to fly is if they are pushed off." Prince said before smiling and pecking Michael's cheek teasingly, giving a innocent smile. "It's pretty late. Want to head back to the hotel for the night?" he asked.

Lucas could see the Master torn about not being able to help Mithera as much as she'd like. But the name Iron Enigma was quite familiar, he had heard that name quite often when out gathering information. Lucas walked forward, past the eyes of the unknown men and stood next to Master Jamie, "I know you said no talking Master..." He paused waiting for a yelling, but continued anyway, "Iron Enigma don't know of me being in Phoenix Wing, I left the day I joined. If you would like, I will take her to her destination without any harm coming to her, maybe even someone else from Dragon Fang too? Having someone in the guild with her might be better then trusting her to another guild all together, even with such good terms as Dragon Fang."