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  Confined by the barrier Issac Di Angelo created Jonathan Fultear stands on the opposite side of the barrier looking to go back to Aurora Saint Academy. Taking a look back at all his future opponents and possible partners for the third stage. The three Providence sisters were sent back to the infirmary at Aurora Saint Academy. The transparent barrier was the only thing separating the passing seven mages from Jonathan.

  "Tch this strategy of yours," Jericho says clutching his fist.

  Through the transparent barrier, Jonathan stops before he can reach the Teleportation Circle. He turns around walking forward to meet Jericho "It worked didn't it?" Jonathan says with a smile on his face.

  STEP STEP STEP

  Walking away a faint voice calls out.

  "I'll get you, Jonathan!"

  Rose stands up to her feet and bangs her hands against the barrier trying everything in her power to break it down. Issac stands and watches as she attempts to.

  "You hear me!" Rose yells whilst being restrained by Albeck Reigns.

  With a smug look on his face walks off and motions goodbye to Rose "I'll see you guys at the tournament" as he gets teleported back first amongst the seven passing.

  VRMM

  "That damn bastard am going" Rose breaks out of Albecks grasp and attempts to teleport back to the Academy so she can meet Jonathan there. "Issac send me there now."

  Issac hesitant at first waits a moment before releasing his barrier technique allowing her to step into the teleportation circle.

  VRMM

  SIGH

  "Anyways Congrats again everyone. You guys should head back too. It's been a long day " Issac says with a sincere expression. Albeck picks up an unconscious Valerus, Eriko gets help from Bianca, and Jericho helps Ezekiel.

  VRMM VRMM VRMM VRMM VRMM VRMM

  "Haa that was a tiring day" Issac lets out another exhausted sigh "That was only 30 minutes huh. A lot can happen" as he looks back at all the destruction and the mayhem that was caused to the forest.

  "I guess I have too--------"

  ...

  "Huh"

  Within an instance, the Greater Forest of Aiz was restored to what it once was.

  "But how?" Issac questions himself "Just a second ago it was"

  VRMM

  He gets sent back to the Academy teleporting back into the headmaster's Room

  "Good job Issac in testing this exam" Axel congratulates him.

  "Since Issac did this one and Faith did the opening ceremony either myself you or Ceaser will have to be involved in the third exam," Luna says as she approaches Axel congratulating a confused Issac.

  "Good job," Faith says as she taps him on the shoulder.

  Issac stands there with a puzzled expression.

  "Why are you confused?" Ceaser asks him.

  "I thought the the forest?"

  "What of the forest it's fine?" Axel says.

  "Maybe you should have a rest," Luna says.

  As the three walk away.

  Ceaser remains by Issac's side. He pulls out his special drink.

  GULP

  "Time was stopped momentarily," Ceaser tells Issac.

  "What how?"

  "My hourglass a grain of sand fell that I didn't notice. As if time stopped for a quick second. My sand is imbued with my mana so I noticed something was off. A powerful mage must have been close by. Time Magic was used."

  "Shouldn't we inform the Headmaster? What if it was the Phantom Order?"

  "No, if it was one of the Phantom Order they would've taken Valerus, Eriko, and Ezekiel as soon as the test ended. Plus if it were ill will they would've done something more horrendous"

  On the other side of the room.

  "Another one in Aiz" Captain Caldwell thinks to himself.

  "Captain that sure was something huh"

  "Yes let's now head back to Headquarters. First, let's say our goodbyes"

  "Ok"

  The two make their rounds saying their goodbyes and thanking the staff and faculty for inviting them.

  "Captain Caldwell thank you for coming"

  "The thanks is ours. As they shake hands" Caldwell then takes Alfred on the side. "So what of the tournament? Do you still plan on having it?"

  "We haven't missed the many years of having it it is tradition"

  "Even if you know what's at stake. Your student's safety?" Caldwell questions the headmaster's tactics.

  "Do not worry Captain we will find a way to keep them safe"

  Captain Caldwell pauses "This isn't just for your school, or your tradition, it's for the sake of Aiz no not just Aiz the whole world. Just remember that."

  As he leaves the room with his lieutenant by his side.

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  Aurora Saint Academy infirmary.

  VRRM VRRM VRMM

  The six mages arrive.

  "What do you mean he left already?!" Rose shouts as she complains to one of the nurses.

  In a calm manner the nurse tends to Rose "Ms.Providence, please calm down you have sustained some injuries yourself you shouldn't be doing any outlandish acts"

  On the beds lay Bella, Lily, Sunneta, and Azalea resting on beds.

  "Rose please calm down your going to wake up them up"

  STEP STEP STEP

  "SLEEP"

  Rose falls as the nurse she was speaking to catches her. "I had to do something there" a familiar voice says. "Congrats, you guys," Aisaki Hanami says, happily clapping her hands together.

  "Is she going to be okay?" Ezekiel asks.

  "Oh Rose she'll be fine. I use that ability to put patients who suffered severe wounds to sleep so I can heal them better, but since Rose was so worked up I had to. Besides that, you all need to be treated."

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  "Everyone please find them all a bed and heal them right up"

  "Yes!" the other nurses say.

  Aisaki examines everyone. Hmm, mostly minor injuries, no broken bones, mainly mana exhaustion from you guys. As she goes over everyone's condition. "Just some rest and everyone should be fine" She then walks over to Valerus resting. "Hmm," she puts her hands on his head. "The main change is that he has mana now not much compared to Eriko and Ezekiel but it is there," Aisaki thinks to herself.

  CREAK

  The door opens.

  "Lieutenant Hanami" a male voice calls Captain Caldwell walks in with lieutenant Alekzander.

  "Captain Caldwell and Alekzander are you taking your leave already?"

  "Yes, we are. How are things going on your side?" Caldwell asks as he moves to where Aisaki is.

  He walks through the beds as the seven mages lay there resting. Albeck and Jericho are awake.

  "I wanted to congratulate all of them but it seems the majority of them are resting" he looks at Jericho and Albeck who are seated on their beds next to each other.

  "Congratulations you two" as he walks past Albeck "am very impressed with all of you" as he continues to walk in front of Jericho "and you show a lot of promise. From the last time I saw you before you've gotten better. I look forward to seeing you show out in the 3rd stage" as he quickly glances at Jericho.

  "You two did great made me wanna get into that action as well" Alekzander complements Albeck and Jericho.

  He then finally reaches where Aisaki is attended by Valerus.

  "Ah, Markos son you were quite interesting. Am wishing you the best. Am wishing you all the best"

  "Yes sir"

  "You've done a great job in healing and tending to all the students Captain Okina taught you well"

  "Thank you, sir"

  "We'll be on our way. Also Aisaki please be aware from now on. With five Twelve Stars in this region let alone all in one place keep a close eye out."

  "Are you planning to return to watch the third stage?" she asks.

  "Yes am also vouching for another Squad to accompany us. I have a feeling it won't be good when it comes to the third stage, Having the top students and having almost half of the twelve stars present is not a good idea."

  "Am not the Overlord of Understanding but I know for a fact that something is coming" Alekzander speaks.

  "Again stay safe out there lieutenant," Captain Caldwell says as he heads towards the door.

  "See you later Aisaki" Alekzander says following his Captain.

  "Bye guys take care" Aisaki bids her fellow Federation members farewell as she continues to monitor the group.

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  Back in a familiar mountain point.

  "Well, there you have it. All the 12 Stars have been identified. What's the next move retrieve them all at once?"

  "We wait to see how Deadman and his operation go"

  "What that's lame we all got summoned her for this. Ha i guess am going to split some mountains."

  Blade gets up and steps away from the table.

  "Blade I recommend you come back," Strombringer says to him.

  "Let him be," Grandmaster says.

  "Blade" a voice calls. "I would like you to return to your seat,".

  "Huh, how come Phantom?"

  "We must be patient the time will come. If we're all spread across it'll be harder for Deadman"

  "Well if you put it that way" he returns to his seat waiting.

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  Headmasters room.

  "Headmaster, is it alright to do that?"

  "It's fine its good for the students to interact and meet. Especially them"

  "Alright"

  "Its great that William agreed for them to come over"

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  Falos Region.

  Covered in snow a train station is boarding its passengers.

  "Next Stop Aiz Capitol City Oriana" the train conductor speaks.

  4 Mages board the train.

  All wearing coated fur coats.

  "It's going to be a climate change," a male voice says.

  "We can just take these coats off," a female voice says.

  "How long is it going to take?"

  "Around a couple hours the 3rd stage doesn't start until a couple days. It's good to see your fellow 12 stars up close and who we're going to be up against"

  1st Star Aries (The Strength) Xi Yu Hang

  9th Star Sagittarius (The Arrow) Rowen Dupree

  10th Capricorn (The Blast) Ai Katsuki

  Headmaster William Elcanvera

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  "Ugh"

  Rose slowly rises from her bed in the infirmary room.

  She looks to her left, and yellow hair glistens in the afternoon light while as she looks to the right pink hair Azalea sleeps a peaceful dream.

  "You awake," a voice says to her.

  Rose looks up to see a dressed Albeck Reigns preparing to leave the infirmary.

  "Albeck"

  He puts his coat back on his shoulders "Have you calmed down a little after being put to sleep?"

  "Just a little but I'll get Jonathan back" Rose says in a irritated voice.

  "Are you ok?" Rose asks Albeck.

  "Yes"

  "Do you know the matchups for the third stage"

  "No"

  "What did you think of the second stage?"

  "Alright"

  A moment of silence.

  "God he can't talk for nothing. He's so closed off from the rest of them" Rose scratches her head and thinks to herself as she stares at Albeck. "But he did protect the girls"

  "I'll see you at the third stage." Albeck walks towards the door.

  "Wait" Rose slowly climbs out of the infirmary bed.

  He stops and turns around. Her arms crossed "I saw that you protected the girls until I arrived. Thank you."

  "Your welcome"

  Now standing face to face with Albeck.

  "Since you did that I would like to repay you"

  "Repay?" Albeck asks,

  "With a date."

  SHUFFLE

  The beds around her made movements.

  "Huh"

  "Ok" Albeck responds.

  "Uh tomorrow late afternoon at 2:00"

  "Yeah, that's fine so you then" as he walks out the door.

  SHUT

  "Haa"

  The sheets around her get pushed off from the bed.

  "OOH Rose got a date tomorrow," Sunneta says.

  "Good Job Rose" Azalea claps to herself.

  "We gotta find your outfit to wear," Lily says thinking and making a rectangle with her fingers.

  "I got the perfect one," Bella says.

  Her face red Rose demands an explanation "I thought you girls were asleep!"

  SHUT

  The door closes as Albeck steps outside.

  "Good job" Jericho with his thumbs up was waiting outside for Albeck.

  "I thought you left already?" Albeck questions as he walks past Jericho.

  Jericho picks up his steps now walking side by side with Albeck "No not yet I decided that I was going to wait for you I heard your footsteps coming closer to the door but they suddenly stopped so I eavesdropped a bit. Now you got yourself a date with Rose"

  "Mmmhmm" Albeck walks farther away.

  "Hey"

  Jericho catches up to him again "How about a wingman?"

  "It's whatever. I just didn't wanna owe her any favors"

  "Albeck you gotta be ready for this date with a girl. Looking at your outfit now it needs an upgrade.

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  My eyes open as I awake to a thumping in my head. It was a migraine I said to myself.

  The light coming from outside was orange.

  "Twilight almost night," I said as I slowly rose in the school's infirmary bed. Sitting up on the bed in the infirmary room I examine my symbol of Pisces. "So it wasn't just a dream"

  "Val you're awake," a familiar voice says.

  I was then met with a big hug. "Glad you alright"

  Eriko holds me in her arms.

  "Ah," my body still aches a little.

  "Woah. Sorry, I got a little carried away there. We had a rough day."

  "It's fine" as I smiled at her "How are you feeling?"

  "Me? Am good. Ms Hanami took care of us"

  I nodded my head. "What about the others?"

  "I heard from Ms.Hanami that Jericho and Albeck were awake the whole time despite being the ones who did the most during the exam. Then Rose and the other girls woke up soon after them. I heard they were getting all chatty and excited about something. Ezekiel, Bianca, and I got up not so long ago as well. We were all talking outside discussing the next exam. We just finished talking the two of them walked home as they lived in the same area."

  STEP STEP STEP

  Footsteps approach.

  "Ah, you awake As soon as I left the room," Luitenant Hanami says to me.

  She walks closer to me and examines me again.

  "How are you feeling?"

  "Am just tired. My head hurts a little but that's it"

  "I see. Alright, whenever you are ready you're free to leave. Get home safely"

  "Thank you for healing us"

  "Your welcome"

  We leave just as dusk arrives the remaining light from the sun dims. The street lights light up as we walk along the cobblestone road side by side.

  "What do you think of the Magus Exam so far Val?"

  "Alright Faith and the others weren't kidding when they said to expect the unexpected" we continue to the Transportation Zones.

  "Yeah having Issac be the test prompter for that round was surprising but it makes sense. He specializes in barrier magic"

  "Am not sure if this is the right time to ask but how do you feel about becoming a Twelve Star?"

  "Am not sure am happy that am not mana less and it is indeed a blessing but now the Phantom Order would want me more now."

  Eriko's expression shows concern "Yeah your right. Why did they want you before even when you were mana-less?"

  WHOOSH

  A cool breeze fills the air.

  "It's getting chilly we should hurry on home," I say.

  "Yeah let's"

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  Federation Squad 1 Barracks

  "That wraps up the report Headcaptain"

  Alistar Honorson sits as he listens to Captain Caldwell's report.

  "I see so he did awaken" Alistar stands.

  "Captain Caldwell as you suggested we should have at least two other captains join you when you go back for the third stage. You both may come in"

  CREAK

  "Captain Landres and you"

  "Wow, that's not a nice thing to say to your fellow captain" A male with black hair, comb over hairy style, and light blue eyes. With a black coat, with gun crosshair but with the planet in the middle on the back of the coat in a grey color, integrated with federations cursive F, and the octagon logo being filled to 5 with that same pinwheel wing in the middle.

  [Squad 5 Captain Kaneda Aibara]

  Captain Caldwell points at Captain Kaneda "I will not let this fool join me on this mission. He'll mess up it up somehow"

  "I know you're upset Percival but when you hear the Head captain's explanation you'll understand" Jarvin tries to calm down Captain Percival.

  "Sup Alexander," Captain Kaneda says to Luientnant Alekzander.

  "I specifically chose these two because if something were to happen they are the fastest ones to solve it"

  "That is true but what about the Luientnants?"

  "The Luientnants will stay back at the barracks since multiple Captains are going to be absent during that time"

  "Okay"

  "Any more questions?"

  "No sir they say in unison"

  "Tch" Percival says to himself.

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  The central transportation station in Oriana.

  "You have arrived in Aiz Capitol City Oriana"

  "They weren't kidding about that train ride"

  "Sir William, why wasn't Edward brought along on this trip?" asks Xi.

  "Headmaster Dawkins just wanted the Twelve Stars to come. That the order I was given"

  "Hmm seems kind of suspicious"Ai says.

  "Dont worry if anything goes wrong just call for me and I'll snipe it down," Rowen says.

  "Since we have a day to spare how about we explore Oriana tomorrow"

  "Great sounds good"

  "Never been to Oriana this will be good"

  "Should I bring lotion my skin might get dry"

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