Lazarus

He pondered her words briefly. He closed his eyes and nodded his head. "Ok, I understand. I trust you." He paused. "But only if you promise we all get to come home together." A look of both sadness and hope struck his face at the same time.

Shujin

As Penny bat his hand away, he gripped her wrist, staring into her eyes. "All the more reason to keep watching over them Penny. Does a mother stop looking out for her children once they leave the nest? No. Family is for life, no matter how long or short it may be." He was taken a back by her words about her immortality. He had only heard of two people ever struck with similar curses. The black wizard Zeref Dragneel, and Fairy Tail founder Mavis Vermilion. If anyone were to know something about it, it would be Budo. He knew more about every different kind of magic than most of the Guild masters in Fiore combined. Wither might have had some that knowledge passed down to her already. He sighed, shaking his head. "Our paths will cross again, Penny. I promise you that. And when that time comes, perhaps everything will become clearer." Her wrist in his hand, he pulled himself beside her placing an arm around her. Repeating his words, "Stranger to stranger, you aren't alone. You could ask anyone to end it for you, but you haven't, and you wont. You love your family too much, and they love you Penny."

He brushed himself off, standing up. "I may know someone who could help you. When I return from Tenrou, I will find you, and we can talk more, as friends." He smiled, as a tuned was played nearby. He glanced back at Penny before turning away. "I think that might be for you." He chuckled as he walked away to rejoin the Tenrou group.

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Joshua was happy when Amaya answered the door, relieved that she was there and well. But one glance at her and he knew there was something bothering her. After she moved over to her bed, he entered the room, closing the door behind him, and moved over to the bed as well, taking a seat next to her.
"So, you wanna talk about? Whatever it is that's on your mind? Cause first off, your still in bed at this hour, which is highly unusual for you. And secondly, I can see tit all over your face, something is bothering you." he said, wrapping an arm around her shoulders and pulling her close, as a way to try and comfort her before she possibly began talking.



"No, no it's not Papa. I'll be careful." Amelia said as Jarvis went to work on her meal. Once it was done, she began eating it while casting around for a conversation point. Eventually, she arrived at one and addressed her father again. "So what's all the fuss about? Does Mama have something planned that I should know about or might be interested in?"



Elyse laughed as once she got as high as she wanted, she would jump off the pillar into her grandfathers arms before demanding to do it again. This would occur several times before during one jump, she would be caught by the wind and gently lowered into her grandfather's waiting arms.

"Sorry about that. Call it a fatherly instinct." Lucus said as he approached the pair, a small smile on his face.

"DADDY!" Elyse shouted happily, reaching out for him.

"Hey there pumpkin. Having fun?" He asked, laughing a bit before turning towards Raiden. "It's been a while. A pleasure to meet you again Raiden. How's my little girl been?"

Damian had watched the brief conversation between Ariel and Penny and could only frown as he watched the numerous magic using gal kept what seemed in his mind unreasonable anger towards Penny for things that were beyond the Phoenix Slayer's control as she spoke curtly with her before walking away. Nolan's anger was unwarranted as well in his mind as he went to find his fellow S-Class mage. He knew that she had spent her whole life trying to avoid having to do what she'd done while he was helping Frenzy Plant, avoiding that she was a Phoenix Slayer because it wasn't something that she had wanted. But all the same, she'd ultimately accepted it, but it was just as new to her as it was Ariel, though Ariel's mess was just as unique and not one he was sure he wanted to be apart of. As he was about to leave the hall, he felt a light jab and grinned, his anger forgotten for the time being as he turned to face Zero and Zenoram.

Turning to face the Dragon Slayer, he pointed to the gathering group for the trip. "They're going to Tenrou Island, to find out what's going on with all the natural disasters we've had. I'm told they need all the Dragon Slayers they can get to go. Means they'll need you. Sasha has the specifics if you want to ask her about them. I gotta go catch Penny." Turning, he hurried out the still open doors and pulled them shut behind him before ascending the side of the hall to the roof where he saw Shujin crossing Penny's personal space bubble. Noting she was annoyed and angry that he invaded her space.

Making a split second decision, he approached Shujin from behind and as he reached the edge of the roof, gave him a swift punt off the roof, letting him go up and over the lip of the building. "Personal space is a thing, jack ass!" He was sure that Shujin would be fine since a two story drop was more than survivable for a mage, especially since he was a metal make mage, and there was a dumpster full of old mattresses below them. Turning back to Penny, he approached and stood at the edge of her flames. "I don't know what was said, but I know what you're feeling. And I want you to know that it's not true, because I care about you and I know the rest of the guild cares about you. Ariel doesn't know the whole story, doesn't understand why you feel the way you do. Give her a little time then talk to her, alright? Now come on, show me your beautiful face."

Penny was just contemplating knocking Shujin on his ass, more then a little annoyed that he insisted on touching her, and invading her space when she'd made it perfectly clear she did not want him close to her, when Damien intervened. Throwing him off the roof was probably more mild then Penny wanted, but it served its purpose.

"I thought maybe if I made the flames hot enough, he might melt, but" she sighed, "sadly not" she shrugged, slowly letting the flames die down, which had started to shift back to their usual colour, reds, yellows, oranges and a touch of purple.

"It's still my fault this happened to her. And she has her own problems to worry about, she changes so much, to magics around her, and even her own emotions. I promised I'd help, and then I neglected her, and Jasmine- although Jasmine wasn't angry... " she sighed again, "Ariel has a right to be angry, I should have been here. I should have taken her with me. I thought she'd be safest here, though. Turns out I just made it harder. I shouldn't have taken her with me back then... should have realised it would have had an affect on her. I wanted to try and make it up to her... but it seems the damage is done, and she doesn't want to deal with me"
She rose, not worried about falling off the roof, keeping her feet steady, the flames all but gone. "And then metal man came and just pissed me off, who does he think he is anyway? Normal metal would have melted, just my luck he seemed immune to it"
She fell silent for a moment or two, “I don’t know what to do anymore, Damien”

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Sasha smiled, and wrapped her arms around him, nodding, “Of course we will come back. And we’ll give Faith a home, one we can be proud off, knowing we helped to make the world a better place” She said softly, hugging him, happy for the moment where she was.

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“Well, sort of” Jarvis said, leaning against the bar, “We’re going to Tenuro island, see whats up there” He explained, “The other guilds are coming with us as well” He said, “or rather, some of their members and guild masters” not sure if it he should be telling her this, Jarvis frowned, “But if you are sick, it wouldn’t be wise to go, Amelia. I don’t want you getting seriously ill… “

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Ferrin slumped and sighed. ”Nobody understands my genius.”

He raised his head and looked both Patrick and Jamie in the eyes, his expression unusually serious. ”Please note that I will acquiesce to the this journey with extreme reluctance. However, at this point I doubt there is much I could do to stop it, and my energies would be better directed at something productive.” He told them. Then, abruptly, he shifted back to his normal laid back manner. ”Now then, I think I will have a word with this Sasha.”

He turned to go, stopped and spun on his heel.

”Now which one is...” He started then trailed off. A quizzical look crossed his face as he stared out in to the middle distance. He heard, or maybe felt, something odd.

What was that? He wondered, Did you get that? He thought directing the thought to the entity.

I did.

Ferrin tilted his head. It sounded like...music maybe, no...a song. But it was not just a physical sound, but a magical one too.

It was a the cry of a soul. Your mind chose to interpret it as music.

It was similar to that feeling during the Grand Magic Games. Ferrin mused.

Similar indeed, but wholly unrelated. This one was...more local.

What was it, then?

There was a long moment of silence. Ferrin nearly gave up on getting an answer, but then:

A Phoenix. The being broke contact.

Ferrin wrinkled his nose in thought. A phoenix? A legendary creature, even rarer then dragons. They were said to have all kinds of powers, most more myth then fact. Now why would there be a phoenix near the guild hall? Pheonix Wing it may be, Ferrin highly doubted that Jamie kept such a creature in her backyard.

Ferrin realized his mouth was hanging open and he closed it with a click.

”Jamie, darling,” He said slowly, refocusing on her. ”You would not happen to have exotic pets like, say, a phoenix, for example?” The question was made half in jest. Still, he did wonder what that magic was.

@Caits




”Other half?” Colt exclaimed, incredulously. He heard his sister laughing in thier mind.

”N-no, when uh...our eye color turns red.” He said awkwardly as he waved at their face, still unsure how to explain their condition to people. That’s my sister, Claire, see we...uh share this body...yeah so there are two people in here. Claire uh...say hi?”

”Fuck you.”

Colt sighed. ”That’s Clairelish for hi. My name is Colt its uh me in control when you see blue eyes...its. He fumbled for words, then sighed again.”...complicated.”

He deliberately ignored the wink.

Colt let out a short laugh when she brought up magic. “I wish fire was all my sister had. My life would be a lot easier. As for me,” He held out a hand in demonstration. “My magic is... a bit different. Its more than just ice.” His hand glowed and the temperature in the area plummeted several degrees. ”Its Cold magic, I call it Glacier Magic. However, it does encompass ice as well. Claire’s—“ Red eyes lit up. “Lemme demonstrate lemme demonstrate! No. “ Colt said, exasperated. Restraint is not one of your qualities. I don’t need you burning down a city, again.”It was one time, and I hardly burned the whole place down, just a few buildings. Buildings, might I add, that were abandoned and due for demolition anyway. I simply hurried the process.”

”Right.”

”’Right?!’ What’s that ‘posed to mean?”

”I am agreeing with you.” Colt said blithely.

Claire mentaly blinked and stared suspiciously at her brother, who nonchalantly shugged. ”Well as long as you agree.” She grumbled.

Colt jolted and glanced at Elane, as if surprised to see her. ”Oh right, sorry, where was I? Magic. My pyromaniacal sister’s magic is a lot more then mear fire magic. She holds a magic passed down through our family for generations. A powerful magic of creation, combining earth and fire. Lava Maker Magic. And I have never heard the end of it.”

”You’re just jealous that I in herited our family’s magic.” Claire said smugly.

”I’m still stronger.”

”S-shut up!”

”Anyway, I’m not sure what secret you mean miss... It was then Colt realized that hadn’t gotten her name. ”Uh, Miss. Who’s Perry?”

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Lazarus

He stood there, in her embrace, happy in the moment. He was tired of the world as it was. If every moment could be just like this one, he would be truly happy. He sighed, enjoying the warmth of Sasha's hug.

Shujin

Hands in pockets, he was walking to the edge of the roof, to return to Lazarus and Sasha, ready to travel to Tenrou. Everything with Penny just then had reminded him of unfinished business he had, for when he returned from Tenrou. He meant what he said to Penny, he would bring back any information he found about her predicament. He was just about to make his way down to the ground floor when he felt a clunky presence behind him. In the split second he turned his head, he had managed to raise his arm covered in iron to take a boot from Damian. Falling from the edge of the roof, he reached out to grab the ledge with his spare hand. Or so he thought, he was just too far away from the ledge, so he fell. "Shit, shit, shit, shit." He spoke as he fell. About half way to the ground, he created a sharp steel bar, planting it into the guild wall, holding on for dear life, as his momentum swung him backwards and forwards. He finally came to a stop, dangling from his bar with one arm. He chuckled to himself, his iron arm sizzling with a footprint on it. He shouted back up. "I meant everything I said Penny! Until that time comes!" He looked down. It wasn't far from there, a few metres best case. He let go, bending his knees on landing with a thud. He dusted himself down, before rolling his sleeves down. Forming iron around his arm in that split second was far too fast, it was stupidly hot, and had seared his arm completely with burns. He shook his head, used to it by now. A passing guild member stared in confusion at the hole in the wall where he had jammed the bar. Shujin sheepishly rubbed the back of the head. "Put it on Lazarus' tab?" He waltzed off back into the guild hall, rejoining Sasha and Lazarus.

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Jamie looked to Ferrin when he spoke to her, and for a moment, she was a little thrown by his words. Who would guess anything Phoenix related, on the first go? Yet she supposed she shouldn’t be surprised by a mage who appeared to be a young man but was over 400 years old- even if he hadn’t experienced all those years. She caught herself quite quickly, and smiled mischievously “Why dear Ferrin, we must all have our secrets. The name is Phoenix Wing after all.” She said with a laugh, “Technically, we have. Although I wouldn’t call them pets. Stick about, and mayhaps you’ll get to meet them”

If Ferrin had checked up on any, or all of the members of the guild, surely he’d know about Penny, at the very least. It wasn’t like she’d kept her Phoenix Slayer magic hidden during the Grand Magic Games. “Sadly, they aren’t Phoenix’s, although they wield the magic of one. The music is rather beautiful, isn’t it. Soulful, wouldn’t you say?” Jamie saw absolutely no reason to hide anything from guild members.

Which was rather amusing, if you considered how long she had hidden her true gender from them all. Yet things were different now. And it was common knowledge, or it should be, about their Phoenix Slayer. No one, of course, knew of Ariel. Penny had done her best to make sure no word of Ariel escaped the guild, even from afar. Jamie glanced up to the roof, and sighed softly. “Far as I know, Phoenix’s are near extinct, as are the Phoenix Slayers. Which is right, I think, given the Phoenix Slayers true purpose”

She gave a small shrug, “But you were going to go talk to our lovely Sasha”

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Sasha pulled back after a few moments, still looking to Lazarus, and smiled. Things would work out, and they'd be back here... “I’ll rest the rest of the time when we’re back, okay?” She said, glancing over to Shujin when he joined them once more.

“I hope you weren’t getting into trouble, Shujin” She said, frowning slightly, “You have wood splinters on you. What were you doing?” She asked, shifting, although still snuggling against Lazarus’s side.

"Perry is..." Elena paused for a moment, wondering how best to put it. Though, given who she was talking to, they would likely be the best to tell.
"He is my other side. Technically, this body is his, I'm just controlling right now." she went limp for a moment, but still stood.
"He's still asleep. We're actually looking for a way to fix our little, condition." Elena confessed.
"I could tell you how this all happened, but I don't think you'd believe it. Might I ask how Lava and...Cold, Got mixed together? Was it birth? Maybe Take Over Magic gone wrong? By the way, who do I need to talk to so I can join this guild? I need funds and a way outta this body. I'm not getting younger. She rambled near the end, more joking to herself than anyone.
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Ferrin looked thoughtful. He wasn’t sure what he had expected, but definitely not this. He wasn’t sure what to make of Jamie’s odd response. Technically there are, but really there are not? A mage with a Phoenix’s magic... that tickled his memory.

Then he got it, and barely stopped himself from smacking his forehead. Of course. One of their prominent powerhouses was a Phoenix Slayer. Slayers. That thought dredged up some painful memories. He shivered and absentmindedly traced a small, white scar on his chest, just superior to his heart. For its small size, it held special meaning.

It represented the closest Ferrin had ever been to death.

He pulled himself out of that memory of blood and death. It would not do to reminisce now.

To disguise the pause, Ferrin scrached the back of his neck. He kept his normally impassable facade up, but somehow he seemed ill at ease.”Beautiful indeed. Of course, I remember now, we have a Phoenix Slayer magus in the guild. Quid erat nōmen? What was the name? Quarter? Nickle? Yen? Anyway, forget I asked, it was mere curiosity.”

Ferrin cleared his throat, turned away and glanced around the hall. ”So, which one of these lovely lasses is Sasha?” He asked, trying for casual.

@Caits




“Other side...?” Claire recoiled in surprise. ”Like us?” Colt asked. The woman rambled, prompting Colt to say ”Slow down, slow down. The people to talk to are the Guildmasters Jamie and Jarvis, or any of our S class mages, but that’s not important, what do you mean by other side?” The Twin were clearly taken aback. If this woman was like them...

Maybe she would have answers.

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Lazarus

It were almost as if a great load had been lifted that he had spoken to Sasha about this. If he hadn't gone to Tenrou with her it would've killed him inside. He raised an eyebrow when Shujin returned to them. "Yes... what have you been doing?" he stared impatiently.

Shujin smiled sheepishly, looking back and forward between the two, before he remembered exactly what he had been doing. "The splinters are from falling from the top of the guild." He shrugged his shoulders. "By the way Lazarus, the bill is going on your tab, thank you!" His expression saddened briefly, looking at Sasha. "Damian didn't like me comforting your sister... come to think of it..." He touched his chin, "Neither did she." His conversation with Penny had inspired him to do something however. "Lazarus." He grasped Lazarus' wrist. "When we return from Tenrou. We get Wither and the others back from Budo. They deserve to be able to live their own freedom." He assumed Lazarus had told Sasha all about their childhood.

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Ethel being a tad shorter, Ariel glanced down at the girl. She didn't look familiar at all. Shaking her head to Nolan's question she answered. "Never met to my knowledge." She glanced at the front door again as if still expecting someone to come through looking for the girl in front of her. But so far no one seemed to have come for her.

Leaning down slightly she leveled her eyes with Ethel's "I couldn't help but notice you looking around earlier. Are you trying to find someone or something?" Sighing slightly she dropped her head for a moment. "Sorry, I should probably introduce myself first. It's been a crazy day. My name is Ariel Gratas. What is your name?" Offering a hand to shake she patiently waited for an answer as she smiled softly.

Amaya Vanisis

"uh Nothing really just the worries of the past. I was given to our goddess as a baby, then my village was detory, a dragon cared for me then she left...I mean why did aurora chose Phoenix wing out of the blue she never left the snow territory it was way to dangerous for a sudden dragon appereance. and what if everything I have right now leaves or goes away...I will be alone again. Phnoeix wing is a family to me....and this lost island...what if mom knew it was to be found...what if I go, will I know what is waiting for me with my magic? but what fi I don't go...will I miss out finding out my destiny in this world? I don't know anymore...everyone and thing I knew has either died or disappeared...and I fear its going to happen again that I am going to lose you and phoenix wing and I'm going to be alone again..."She said looking down at the hands "I just don't know if I should go with sasha to the island...or if I should stay.."said Amaya just letting out all her thoughts and worries "maybe I am over thinking things but I cant help it."



"I am Mr yashia to you...We are not friends, we are not best buds....You are just the other half of dna that flows through my granddaughter's veins...you have yet to prove to me you are even worth the air you breath and the fact you breath the same air as my daughter and granddaughter is insulting and suprising how you have yet to affect anyone else. You are just a casonova that has dug his parasitic claws into my daughter's heart and infected my granddaughter...I am just waiting for you to go fly away with another girl and a girl after that cause that is all your good for windy."Said raiden in a very low voice making stone staires for elyse to play on as he didn't need elyse to hear anything he was saying "So why don't you tell rose your going on vacation or have a mission and never ever step foot anywhere near her or elyse."He said blankly clearly not liking lucus one bit as he never would like the guy who got his daughter into having a child of her own and dealing with that child all this time without him around. raiden didn't care why lucus wasn't there and that is why he will never bee fully accepted

Joshua listened to Amaya calmly, his expression passive as he took in her words and worries. When she finished, he didn't do anything for a minute or two as he tapped his chin thoughtfully. When he finished he got up and moved in front of Amaya and kneeled down to her height before raising his hand... and booping her on the nose, a small smile in his face.
"There's no need to worry so much Amaya." He said calmly. "It's not a matter of destiny at work here. No one is going to leave you. The guild is not going anywhere anytime soon. And even if it does, you won't be losing everyone. You'll still have Cecilia and even me if you're willing to put up with me. No matter what happens, you won't be alone ever again, I promise you that.

As for the island, that is ultimately your choice. If you decide to stay here, then that's it. I'm sure if the others find something, they will tell you. On the other hand, if you go, you'll be able to experience it first hand if there's anything to find. But you also have to prepare for the possibility that nothing is there. So it's up to you to weigh the risks and the rewards and make the decision on your own. Destiny has nothing to do with this."



Lucus let Elyse play on the stairs Raiden created while listening to the man in front of him. His expression was relatively neutral throughout the entire little triad, with a trace of anger flashing across his features at the accusations of being a playboy. Still, when Raiden was done, all he did was sigh before addressing the man with two simple sentences.
"Well, that isn't your call now is it Raiden? It's mine and Rose's." He said before heading inside the restaurant, moving over to Rose and Ryu's table, giving the pair of them a kind smile. "Hiya there. Mind if I join you, against your father's wishes?"



"Well, what if I just stay on the boat then? It'll be safer and I can still go without being in the way of anyone." Amelia said, still wanting to go along.

A quick answer an exist from the S-Class mage left Zero with only one question. "Who the fuck is Sasha?" It occurred to the young dragon slayer, that he hadn't exactly branched out as far as a circle of friends was concerned. Additionally, with all the jobs and training that he had embarked out, despite the short amount of time he'd actually been in the guild, there hadn't been much of a chance for Zenoram to branch out either. The young duo was stagnant.

What should we do?
Um...
We won't be doing much of anything if we don't know who to talk to.
I know.
So maybe...
Shh
I mean...
Zenoram shush.
But...
I'm trying to listen here.

With mental silence, not to be confused with complete silence he began to listen. It felt like everything had slowed down around him. he focused on one word. Sasha He heard it a few times, but none in the context that an individual was personally addressing her.

"Fuck." He finally gave up on that little endeavor in favor of walking to the bar of the guild. "I'm guessing you aren't selling cups filled with poison." He said with a small sigh as he took a seat. "More importantly. Damian told me to talk to someone named Sasha. Something about an island and needing dragon slayers." He scoffed at the thought. Be nice. Zenoram spoke, though it fell on deaf ears. "But the asshole failed to mention who Sasha is." He didn't think Damian was an asshole. He actually kinda liked the S-Class mage. But that didn't stop his temper from flaring at the situation.

To his annoyance, it was indeed true that there were no cups of poison. However, the individual behind the counter was able to point him in the right direction. And so he moved until he walked up to the small group consisting of Lazarus, Sasha and Shujin."Hey, which one of you is Sasha?" He asked calmly. "Obviously it seems like a feminine name, but I wouldn't wanna assume."

Great introduction.
I thought so.

"So I heard something about dragon slayers being needed from a certain S-Class." He commented not naming any names in particular just in case it might have been something to keep on the hush hush.

Amaya watched him get up as she felt like he was just going to walk out annoyed with her over worry, instead he got infont of her. she was suprised by the poke on her noes before she looked towards him as he spoke more of less reassuring her of any possible fears she had "you Promise?"she asked making sure she heard right. She closed her eyes for a few mintues before she opened them "I think it would be best if Me and cecilia go to the island...this might be my only chance to see what became of the other dragonslayers."she said gently "Will you be coming with us?'asked Amaya. she then got up and grabbed the few necessities she needed as she picked up the sleeping exceed. She quickly got herself ready for the day as she picked up her bag "I hope you will come along...it might be fun."She added



Raiden's eye twitched some in rage but he managed to keep himself composed even though inside he wanted to bury Lucus into non existence. He was glad the lad understood how much raiden flat out hated him but kinda mad he didnt get the hint to keep away. He calmed himself down before watching elyse enjoy the differnt objects he made for her to play on.

Rose watched the two from the window as ryu laughed "I excepted this at some point, the Rider has some balls or something to brush dad off like that."said Ryu
"Maybe but those two will have to learn to deal with eachother for mine and elyse's sake...we just became a family again I got my dad and brother here and he has her dad grandfather and uncle....we are as whole as we can be right now we can have hatered b etween them she will be able to tell "said rose

"in time they will dad is just protective...he just got you back after your display."said ryu before seeing lucus come to them "Please excuse my father he is just being protective...honestly, he knows you will stay around and he is just too stubborn to accept anyone else being there in their life...give him time."said ryu to lucus

"my father has no say in any matter its a free world and im not a little girl. However, I am sure you will treat elyse's love the same way."said rose making room for him to sit down with them,

Damain wrapped Penny in a hug as her flames died down and she spoke. He had no words of advice to give her, or at least, none that came to mind, but he did have something to help lift her spirits. "Ariel doesn't know your story either, nor could she ever hope to understand it the way I do. Give her time and give her space, and rather than trying to carry the world on your shoulders," Damian stepped back, a soft and warm smile on his face, "worry about what you know you can handle. You aren't the only S-Class wizard in this guild nor are you the only wizard in the world. Ariel has Nolan and the entirety of the rest of the guild to help her and eventually, she'll come to realize that anger at good intentions serves no purpose."

Letting his hands fall back to his sides, the Blade of Phoenix Wing turned to look towards the sea and the rising sun. As he watched it, a saying came to mind and he spoke it out loud. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. But today? Today is a gift. That is why it's called the present."




Shortly before dawn, James had awoken his swordsman-in-training and ran him through some drills, not only sword fighting, but some hand to hand training, during which the Paladin dismissed weapons and armor alike, and some physical training, focusing mainly on endurance and upper body strength. After words, the pair would have gone through their separate morning routines, and then headed for the construction zone. Upon arriving, it wasn't hard to find the client, as he was torn between yelling at what few workers bothered showing up and telling them to stay in sight as to avoid any more hostages, along with seeming somewhat jumpy himself. "Mister Takafumi? We're here to solve your gang problem."




For two months, Jane had done the exact same routine every day; wake up, get ready for the day, eat breakfast, work a job, come back, and sleep. After being stood up at the ball at the end of the Grand Magic Games, dealing with the rest of the guild wasn't a fun idea, especially since it had stung her pride and, to some degree, her heart, and she didn't want to lash out at someone unintentionally. The day had started out similar, with her just finishing a morning run, when she came through the doors to the guild hall. There was a crowd gathering for the trip to Tenrou Island, but she wasn't interested in going. However, another change from the usual caught the Energy Blade mage's eye.

At the bar, looking rather unhappy at that, was none other than Isabella, the girl who'd stood Jane up at the ball after the Games. However, as she detoured to speak with the girl, it wasn't anger she felt right at that moment, but curiousity at both why she had been stood up and why she looked like she'd eaten a bowl full of lemons. "Hey there, beautiful. What's with the sour face?" She took up a spot next to Isabella, standing and leaning against the counter.

Elena took a moment to think of how to put the story into words. Well, a short version anyways.
"So," she began taking a deep breath to calm herself. "and, follow me here. I was trying to perform a take over spell when Perry knocked my target out of the way, and some other weird stuff happened. Now, I am stuck inside of his body, and we fight over control. However, I have more power over the body than he does, so sometimes I can make him do things. He's probably exhausted because last night I spent the last of our money on some more enchanted outfits. Elena said trying to not ramble, and not give away that she used to technically be a dark wizard.
"It's hard for him, but it's also hard for me. He used to be a rich merchants' son, well I guess he still is, but ran off to 'Save the world'," she airquoted, "from dark wizards. But the merchant wants his son back sometimes. I've left out parts to him where I have to fight off a pursuer. Well, fight off's not the right phrase. More like, persuade."
"So, how'd you two get stuck at the hip, pardon the phrase? Quid pro quo and all that."

@Crimson Raven

"Yes I promise. Trust me, you'll never be alone again. Even if we're separated temporarily, I'll find a way back to ya." Joshua said. When he saw that this seemed to dismiss her worries, she smiled, happy to see that she might be able to relax and go back to her usual self. When she brought up going to the island, he nodded only to roll his eyes when she asked if he would be coming. "Of course I am. Where you go, I'll go as well. That's what it means to stick together, doesn't it? Just give me a few minutes to pack, then I'll meet you down in the main hall, okay. As for it being fun... well, so long as things don't go to hell, I'm sure it will be."

With that, he headed to his room to pack a few things for the trip.



"You're father is as stubborn as the element he apparently uses with his magic." Lucus said, taking a seat next to Rose, partly because it was what he felt was proper and partly because he was sure it would piss Raiden off a lot. Both her viable reasons to do so as far as he was concerned. Looking over at Rose, he smiled at her. "Of course I'll treat treat Elyse the same as I always have. I'll shower her with attention when I'm around and spoil her to the point that she's almost a brat but not quite... that last part is a joke, I'll spoil her but not that much."

Turning to look at Ryu, Lucus examined the boy for a bit before smiling a mischievous smile as he thought of something that could possibly bother the boy in front of him.
"So, Ryu, is there a girl in your life yet? Do you have you eyes on someone or are you already with them?"

After a while, Trinity stopped playing. Somewhat disappointed, but she hadn't really expected anything in the first place. Oh well. She changed her tune to something a little more subdued and wandered her way back inside. She'd taken a small break, perhaps she could continue her meditation? She leaned herself up behind a support post, strumming her harp.

Her venture outside reminded her of a treasure chest sure found in the mountains of Seven. She'd opened it only to find a note.

It had been quite the adventure, too. She'd stopped in on a castle built into the side of the mountain. Turned out it was abandoned, but well trapped. One trap evaded left her stranded on the far side, so she bumbled her way through more traps, and eventually found a prize. There was a treasure chest!

The note read, " Sorry, nothing. " At least she'd found a way out, as well.

She found herself singing a song about it. She'd make a proper bard, yet...

Jamie chuckled, and nodded towards Sasha, “Over there, Have fun” She said, turning towards Jarvis, and Amelia.

Jarvis sighed softly, “Well… I don’t know, Amelia… If you are sick, you should rest” He said, concerned, watching her still, “It could get dangerous there… “

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Sasha sighed, “Well, no, of course she didn’t” Sasha said, “Especially if she had told you to leave her alone, or gave any indication that she didn’t want your company, or closeness. You’re lucky she didn’t melt you” She said wearily, “I’d stay away from her, if I were you. If Damien got involved, you must have really pissed them both off” She looked up at the ceiling, thoughtful for a moment or two, wondering if she should go and speak with Penny for a bit… but she figured, for now, that Damien had her.

Sighing softly, she looked back to Lazarus and Shujin. “She’s a very… private person, Shujin. Just forcing your comfort on her, is not a good thing. You should leave her be” She shrugged,

“You should” She said softly, “Just don’t stay away too long, okay” She said to Lazarus.

She looked over as someone approached them, watching in amusement. “I’m Sasha. Although Shujin is rather feminine” She said, in a light, teasing tone, shifting to face them. “And yes, we are wanting dragon slayers”

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Letting herself for just a few moments rest in his hug, Penny sighed softly. She tried to let his words provide her comfort. She knew he was right… But feeling like she was failing Ariel made her feel like she was failing Solias. Even if she couldn’t do anything about it, she was going to worry. But she nodded, and said softly “I know.”

She was silent a moment, watching the sun rise as well, “The trouble is, that I can’t help but feel responsible, for so many things… Ariel may never come around- especially with Nolan… he doesn’t seem to like me at all.” There were many things that she knew she couldn’t change… which wouldn’t stop her trying.

“Are you going with the expedition?” She wasn't entirely too sure what was going on, where everyone would be going or who would be staying.

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