Region of Amoria, Capitol City Zrosa.
Amoria Military Base
Within a room made of granite flooring, bookshelves against the wall, a giant world map showing the four regions, and a giant longsword that hangs right above a desk with a chair with chair decorated with unique designs with pictures of weapons incorporated within them, with a large rectangular window behind the desk.
A tall man with broad shoulders, a long black coat, and shoulder pads stands viewing the Capital City of Amoria. Zrosa.
KNOCK KNOCK
"Report General, do I have permission to come in?" a voice calls from outside the door.
"Yes, come in," Galen says with a deep voice.
CREAK
OPEN
"General Rossi, we have captured two members of the Aero Desperados. Both seem to be in a mentally unstable state to talk right now," says a foot soldier.
The man turns around with short bright copper fringed hair with some texture and volume, orange eyes, and a grey beard.
[Amoria Strategic General: Galen Rossi]
"It figures judging of the incident that just occurred. Give them some time, I will talk to both and give them an option. Any reply from the emperor regarding the status of this "Royal Unit" he suggests?"
"No, General. Just the words of Lady Valentine sir"
"Hmm, I see something must be going on. Why this sudden addition?" Galen mutters to himself.
"Did you say something sir?" the soldier asks.
"Ahh yes. What are the whereabouts of my son? Where is he at right now?"
"I believe Sir Ambrose is preparing to leave for Cassadora soon. The tram will leave soon."
"I see," Galen said with a saddened expression as he stares out into the winterland. "All this work and I can't see him off. He should be fine, we talked the other night. Would you please let him know the best of luck?"
"Of course, sir."
"Lastly, is everything set up for his overnight stay?"
"Yes"
"What about the special requests from the Alekzander family and Pierce for their children?"
"My apologies, sir, but I did do the reservations for the Pierce Family, but I couldn't lock one in for the Alekzander child."
Galen strokes his beard in disappointment."A little hiccup and he's one of the main ones this year." He takes a little walk around his office. "Ok, contact that Tavern in Ardia and let them know that Ambrose will have an additional guest when he checks in."
"Of course, General."
"Thank you, officer, you are dismissed."
"Taking my leave now, General."
KNOCK KNOCK
"General Rossi, the two prisoners are here."
"Yes, bring them to me," he demands.
The door creaks open.
The two men walk in with looks of defeat on their faces, looking down at the floor as they walk. Four guards accompany the pair as they wear black cuffs that are chanined and connected to there feet.
"The two men who ran the Aero Desperados. Being charged for multiple things disrupting the law, causing and inciting a riot, stealing, etc etc. May I get the names of the two main men of this peculiar group?"
The two continue to look down.
HIT
"Answer when the War General is talking to you!" one of guards said as he hits one of them on the shoulder.
The captured mages stare at the guard in with fierceness in there eyes.
"Now you two must be wondering why the War General wants with us? Shouldn't we be sentenced to life in prison? Does he want the location of the other members?" Well, I have a proposition. I want you two to be my inside men and get as close to the Royal families as possible. Whilst at the same time watching over my son"
The eyes of the two men widened as their gazes finally matched General Rossi's.
The soldiers look at one another in shock. "S-sir, that's a bold thing to do. We spent all this time trying to catch them Wouldn't you reco-"
"Silence!" General Rossi demands.
The guard stands straight up.
He continues to walk towards the guard as he gives him a petrifying gaze.
"Now as I was saying your task is to gain as much information about the Emperor and watch over my son. Am wary of this situation regarding this "Royal Unit"; no official word has been passed around about this so donot ask until you overhear someone say. I believe with your swift skills and abilities this task should be easily accomplished. Do this whatever crimes you committed will be lifted. However, if words go out that the Aero Desperados are back and that I am the reason. I will personally give you a visit myself."
One of two mages nod.
KICK
One of the mages kicks the other "Hey Vince do you wanna do it?"
"How do we know your not screwing us over."
General Ambrose Rossi pulls a piece of fine wrapped paper as he walks closer to the two mages.
"A contract. Ive already signed and imputed my mana within you will do the same."
"Alright" Vince agrees.
The two sign and a release a mere fraction of there mana onto the contract.
"Perfect as you both should know how contracts work. Should any of these rules be broken the contract will burn and the person who personally made that contract will be sent contract breakers location. Your mana will be temporarily gone and I will arrest you myself. Do I make myself clear."
The two nod.
"Verbal agreement boys." Galen Rossi speaks.
"Yes sir."
"Great. Guards release them."
The guards stand and hesitate.
"But s-"
"No but's release them should they act out of hand already they'll know what will happen."
The guards slowly uncuff the two mages from there hand and leg restraints.
WHOOSH
A gust of wind gets blown within the office as papers fly around.
"My bad."
"Vince we gotta stay on there good side."
"Such impressive mana. He could be a candidate?" "It is fine my men will fix these right up."
"Yes sir" the four guards respond as they swiftly pick up the fallen papers around the room."
"Now you'll be heading to Ardia to a spot called "The Tavern. You'll be sent via a different route than my son; you may arrive there quicker or later than he does. Don't make it too obvious that I sent you guys. Also, you'll need a change of clothes. Guards escort these men for a new change of clothes and get them a suitcase ready for departure."
"As you command, sir," the guard nods.
He looks down at the two mages as he towers over them. "Now may I have your names."
"Vince"
"Izaiah."
War General Rossi gives a soft smile "Good too met you both. Am sorry to what has happened out there before you were caught."
Vince's eyes widden
WHOOSH
CATCH
Galen Rossi catches Vinces kick with his left hand as Vince dangles upside down.
"GENERAL!"
The guards yell as they prepare to attack.
"Vince what the hell!" Izaiah says as he puts his arms up.
Galen Rossis puts his right hand up "Relax"
"Tch. Haha." Vince mangles and throws his arms like a wild animal caught in the woods by a hunter.
"I know how you are feeling Vince I too have lost many loved ones and people I cared about in war. Its ok people will die we just gotta accept it. Of course you may grieve but just remember we are all flesh and bone when we eventually die we'll reunite with them in the future." Galen Rossi speaks with a solem expression as he slowly puts Vince back on his feet.
"Cmon lets go Izaiah." Vince says/
Izaiah nods at the General Rossi as they both head out the room.
"Guards make sure someone shows them to there rooms." Galen Rossi nods as he looks at his left hand. "Even though I caught his kick." Galen enhances his eyes with mana as they glow a orange hue. "As I thought that kid gave microscopic cuts." he thought to himself.
Blood begins trickling from the micscopic incisions made from the cuts. Galen puts his right arm over it as it begins to glow a spearmint green.
"Sir were you injured?!"
"This is nothing? Attend to those guys now" he stares at his hand again. "Hes impressive he hands his own little wind current flowing around him."
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Transportation Zone in Zrosa
Transportation Zone spots are located all around the four regions. These can teleport you anywhere within seconds. The layout is like a subway where people are lined up as they stand and wait for a teleportation circle. Within that room, there are 20 circles with 10 transportation circles on each side of the room. However, you cannot travel across a region with a Transportation Zone as the use of a Train is needed. Depending on your location, it can take a couple of hours, 30 minutes, or half a day. With this being said, there are also chances of delays in travel via weather and malfunction of rare monster attacks.
"This Transportation Zone will take you to the Train Station just make sure to check in and board the correct train and-"
"Mother, I'm pretty sure I remember we always traveled by train. It should take me no more than a couple of hours."
"Right, you ravishing young man," a middle-aged woman says with straight mid-length silver hair, and silver eyes"
[Ella Rossi]
"Thank you, mother," a young man says with a soft smile. He has Cooper hair with medium length on top, wavy, and short on the sides, slightly taller height, grey eyes, Sharp Facial Structure, angled eyebrow, and Light skin tone. With a long sword on his side.
[Heavenly Blade Candidate: Ambrose Rossi]
"Are you still conflicted about what your father wants you to do?"
Ambrose nods.
"Don't worry, I'm sure someday he'll accept the fact that you don't wanna follow in his footsteps but for now just enjoy your life." She smiles as she holds her son's face with both hands. "Now go on. Have fun and stay safe. We shall see each other again at the Duel of Progression."
"Goodbye thank you for all you.. I mean both of you have done"
"Also Ambrose please if any girl seems interested in you make sure-"
"Mother, please, I know."
"Ahha. Alright, see you again," as she waves goodbye.
Ambrose sighs to himself. "It's not like I can't get a girl. I just don't know how to pick one out" he thinks to himself as he teleports away to the Train Station.
"Lady Rossi," a soldier comes by.
"Has Sir Ambrose left already?"
"Oh yes, is there a problem?"
"It's just a change in the special requests for the tavern."
"That's nothing to be worried about, I'm sure Ambrose will be happy enough to interact and talk to someone. Make friends" Ella smiles.
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Village of Rupta Year
"All right I just have to clip this on and there"
Axelle looks at himself in the mirror.
"Wow, I did grow a little taller. Everything is in perfect shape. Especially this"
Axelle looks at his neck as he holds the mana necklace Bri gifted him.
He heads towards the door and he prepares to exit his room as he looks back. "Goodbye room for now," Axelle says to himself as he exits his room.
SHUT
Axelle enters the dining room where his mother and father await his departure.
"Good morning Axelle" Etna greets her son as she just finished cooking breakfast, retrieving the flame from the stove back to her.
"Good morning Mother"
"Today is the day"
"Yes it is"
The front door opens.
"Good morning son"
"Good morning Father"
"Let's have one last breakfast together before you depart"
The Alekzander sit together and eat breakfast.
"Honey, you remember where to go right?" Etna asks.
"The Teleportation Zone just as you enter the village the building on the right"
"Yes"
"Then from there head to train 39 to Cassadora"
"Yeah you got it down"
"Of course Mother"
"How about The Tavern I told you about? Where did I pull some strings to get you a free room?" Axton adds.
"As soon I get off the train head south and the tavern should be the busiest spot if not just ask around"
"Correct at least we don't have to worry about your sense of direction"
They all laugh.
"Just remember to be aware of your surroundings, don't trust anyone" Axton warns his son.
"Yes, you've drilled into my head multiple times. Even when we trained you would ask if to finish the sentence"
"Am serious. Especially after that news came about when that incident occurred with Bri. The fact that I sent that out to the world is unbelievable."
The room goes silent.
"Am pretty sure he has it down, dear," Etna adds.
Axton stands from the table "I also want to give you this" he speaks as he pulls out a bag from one of the shelves.
He removes the item from the bag. It's a sword. Protected by a black and gold scabbard.
SHEATH
The sword is unsheathed and the hilt has a black finish with a gold hilt. He then puts it back in the scabbard.
"This is my Adamantium sword that I used to fight in the war. It was my most precious thing"
"What replaced it?"
"Something precious that was much more precious than this sword."
The sword then gets given to Axelle.
"You my son"
Axelle with a surprised look on his face.
"Am giving this to you cause I trust you and believe in you. Regardless of whether you become one of the Heavenly Mages. I will always be proud of you."
"Axelle, whatever you decide to do, we are here for you, and if you feel like coming home after this it's alright we'll understand "Etna adds.
"Plus you don't have to pay any Bal. Food will always be provided, so please come home whenever," Axton pleads with tears in his eyes.
"Thank you guys again for being the best parents and teachers I could ask for. I will do my best to show that all these years of training with both of you will be worth it."
"That's great to hear, son, but who are you doing this for?"
Axelle thinks for a couple of seconds.
"You guys?"
"Axelle you must learn that everything you do will be for yourself. Sure, me and your father will be happy, but when you think about it. It all depends on whether you are happy. Remember that. You have to feel good about yourself. Don't focus on what others think. Just you" Etna adds.
"Dear he already has so much to remember," Axton jokes.
"Hey it's very important that he knows that we are proud of him and will support him"
"Yes yes yes dear" Axton smiles. "One last question before you leave, Axelle?"
"What is it, father?"
"What will you say to Bri?"
Axelle stops eating his food and thinks deeply. He then opens his mouth, "I don't know what to say to her!" in a panicked voice. "I've been thinking about multiple scenarios in my head. What if we see each other on the entrance exam? Will she remember me? Will she remember this necklace?" as he holds his head.
"That could be a possibility."
SMACK
Axton gets smacked on the back of the head.
"Axton!" Etna says.
"What. It's true. That slap had a little heat to it."
"Really. Something you give good advice and lessons. And sometimes," Etna stares at Axton.
"Sometimes?" as he continues to rub his head.
"Ugh, never mind. Axelle just says to herself, "She'll remember me". No need for overthinking and getting worked up about it. If you see her you see her. And if she doesn't remember it's okay just reintroduce yourself again"
"Ok thank you, guys"
"You're welcome son," Axton says.
Etna rolls her eyes at me "I swear" Etna says as she looks at the ground in disbelief. "
Axelle then heads to the front door.
"Goodbye, thank you for everything."
"Axelle one more thing." Etna calls.
"Hmm"
FWOOSH
Fireballs get thrown at Axelle. He catches them and absorbs the fire for himself.
"HAAA"
Axton charges in with his sword.
CLASH
The two exchange blades.
They both smile "always be ready son." as the two spare in the front of the home.
FWOOSH FWOOSH
More fireballs hurl at Axelle.
Axelle deflects the fireballs as hurls them towards Axton.
BOOM
FSHHH
"Cough Cough. Good one there" Axton says on the ground.
"Always be aware" Axelle says as he walks over and extends his hand.
Axton smiles as he pulls out a long dagger from the inside of his shoe.
CLASH
"Alright alright I think hes ready dear."
"Alright. Omph"
Axelle and Axton help each other up.
"One little surprise." Axton says.
The two parents stand side by side.
"Goodbye, dear," Etna says.
"Stay safe and make the best of it" Axton speaks with his voice trembling, eyes watery.
"You said you werent going to cry." Etna teases.
The three embrace in a hug.
SNIFF
SNIFF
"See you guys later," Axelle says with a smile as he walks off.