The concession stands in the arena.
"So you must be from another region?" Faith asks.
"Yes am from the region of Falos am Xi Yu Hang First Star The Strength Aries" as she extends her hand.
"Nice to meet ya am Faith Alexander Eleventh Star The Water Bearer Aquarius" as she extends her hand for a handshake.
"This girl without a doubt is a Twelve star," Xi says as she examines Faith using her ability. "Oh no am staring at her too much I gotta make conversation," she thinks to herself "That's a unique hat you have on is that an imperial army hat?" she asks.
"'Oh this" Faith takes off the hat. "It belonged to my father he was a part of the army many years ago."
"Oh I see am sorry for bringing that up," Xi says compassionately.
"No, it's fine that's why I use this hat to remember him and know that he's always with me" as she caresses the hat.
"Hey girls, the match is about to start" a voice comes behind them.
"Wha"
"When did"
"A-ah Ms.Carmen here is another Twelve Star from Falos Xi Yu Hang The Strength Aries. And this is Celeste Carmen Homeroom teacher of Class 1B"
"Nice to meet you, Xi"
"Pleasure is mine" as she puts her hand on her chest. "I shall see you out there" She walks away.
"That lady she appeared out of nowhere," Xi thinks.
"Her mana was undetectable," Faith thinks to herself.
"Well I gotta head back to my seat"
"You go on ahead am still going to get my food"
"Next!"
"Look at that am next"
"We'll catch up later Xi"
"See you, Faith"
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Under the Colosseum in the recovery room.
6 nurses all with black hair, beautiful face, and blue eyes, all wearing matching navy blue underdress with a yellowish golden apron that matches the school's colors, and a white head scarf. Each of them was assigned one bed each set up similar to the nurse's office in the academy.
"Well, that was quick. Thanks for the heals"
"W-wait Mr.Fultear you must rest for a bit," a nurse says.
"Am feeling fine I wanna see how the rest of the fight" as he walks through the doors.
He walks past a resting Rose.
"Rose you put up a good fight. If it were against any of the other 6 you would've won" as he moves closer to the doors. "It's just that you were paired with a bad matchup. Revenge can bring the best out of someone but it can also lead to their downfall"
CREAK
"Tch" Bella and Jonathan's eyes met.
Followed by Lily, Azalea, and Suneeta they flood the doorway as Jonathan steps aside and waits for all of them to enter the room and quietly leaves.
"Rose" Bella walks up to her resting.
Rose slowly regains consciousness "Girls?"
"Rose, are you okay?"
"A-am sorry I couldn't win for us," Rose says in a tired and sad tone. "Am sorry Mother Iris I-I couldn't w-win for you" as she sobs whipping the tears from her face with her forearms.
"Rose you were amazing out there," Lily says.
"Mother Iris would be proud" Azaleas speaks.
"You looked elegant" Sunneta remarks.
"You showed everyone what you were capable of you had him on the ropes a couple of times but his magic. His magic is something else" Bella says.
"What do you think it is?" Lily asks.
"I think his magic is-"
SLEEP
THUD THUD
Rose lays slumped over her bed nearly falling on the floor. The other four get knocked out on the floor.
"Good job girls," a voice says from the shadows just three more to go. Make sure no one finds out. and fix her make sure to not make her fall" "
"Yes lady La Flore," one of the girls says. "Am sorry we couldn't get Jonathan Fultear"
"It's alright send him back so no one's suspicions won't be -. STOP someone coming"
VRMM
CREAK
"Alright Oh, she's still resting" Aisaki Hanami walks in only to see Rose sleeping on the bed.
She walks closer to her body,
STEP STEP
One of the nurses intercepts her "Luitenant Hanami she's resting and processing pretty well"
"Woah I didnt know there were healing mages this skilled out there you should sign up to work at Aurora Saint Academy we need more people like you" She taps one of the nurse's shoulders.
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SHOVE
"Ah," Aisakis's touch moves the mage. "Oh sorry was a little strong my apologize"
"U-um Luitenant Hanami how about we take care of this round while you take care of the semi-finals"
"O-ok it's the first time someone volunteers to do healing usually they tell me to do it but alright more time for me to relax" as she heads towards the door.
"By the way did you see the group of girls that accompanied here I swear I could've seen them walk this way?"
"They went to the concessions stands"
"Oh see well talk to you later the second match will start soon see you"
"Goodbye Luitenant" the nurse waves.
"We cannot allow her to find out. We have three more matches hmm. We must follow our ladies' plan. Yes"
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Headmasters Box
"Looks like I take the win for that win Ariana" Taz says.
"Hey, Biancas still in there she can win it. Although it was a tough opponent for Rose the unknown abilities of Jonathan are great and he didnt reveal his Ultima Magica" Ariana remarks.
"SPLENDED MATCH" Alfred Dawkins calls out. As Taz is surprised.
"Hmm"
"What is it Taz"
"Oh nothing it's most likely just me overthinking"
STEP STEP
"Celeste your back"
"That was quick I couldn't even hear you come back"
"Plus how fast you got back up here"
"I have my ways around" she smiles with her mouth tilting her head and closing her eyes.
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Participants Box
"Looks like you're up Valerus," Eriko says as she and the others look at the brackets.
"Good luck Albeck" as I stare at him as he nods and wishes me good luck as well. We both prepare to leave the participant's box.
STEP STEP
"Am back"
"Jonathan," Jericho says. "What are you?"
"Just an ordinary mage" as he shrugs his shoulders.
"You-"
"The second match of the third stage is Ezekiel Agnes vs Jericho Pearson " Professor Lop announces.
"What why are they skipping your bracket?" Eriko asks.
"It's us?" Jericho questions.
"Well well, it's time to fight. Best of luck to you Jericho I finally get to fight. Woohoo" Ezekiel says as he rushes towards the arena.
Jericho turns to Jonathan "we're not done here when am done beating him am going to see you in the semi-finals" as he points at him and walks away with his cape.
"Knock him dead Dragon boy," Jonathan says jokingly as he sits with his feet up and arms behind his head.
"Hey watch it," Bianca says as she motions her hands.
"Am sorry"
"Anyways Valerus who do you pick to win?"
"Good question I want Ezekiel to win because he's my friend but hearing about how Jericho was leading the charge to defeat the sea serpent in the second exam. Am not too sure"
"Our next match-up is underway. After that beautiful spectacle in the first match we fight A Twelve Star and Dragonclad" Lop speaks into the microphone.
"A Dragonclad at this edge is something. The only other known Dragonclad is The Federation of Mages Captain of Squad 4 Percival Caldwell" Randall Deximar explains.
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Student Council Box
"Hey your back just in time," Issac says.
"They're about to start," Luna says.
"Feeling better" Axel asks.
"Yeah a little got to talk to the Twelve Star from Falos"
"Really? Which one?" Axel asks.
"Aries the Strength she seemed to be a nice girl" Faith remarks.
"I see," Axel says.
"As long as she showed manners and was polite in introducing herself
"She was cool. But what happened afterward was. Well, never mind I'll take you guys about this after the this is all over. Who's fighting?" Faith says as she looks at the Arena trying to change the subject.
"Ezekiel and Jericho." She says to herself.
"Wow, the first time you called Ezekiel by his actual name Faith am impressed" Issac remarks.
"Yeah did something happen?"
"N-no of course not the last time we spoke was when he sav- never let's pay attention to the match that's about to begin"
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Across the Colosseum
"Those people sitting in those chairs across from us who are they?" Ai asks pointing across.
"Hey stop pointing," Rowen says trying to lower her arm.
"Well, how am I supposed to tell you guys?"
"We can see the box right there Ai"
With a tired expression, William speaks, "Those are the student council of Aurora Saint Academy from right to left the Student Council President Axel Friedman, the young lady with the pigtails and purple hair is their Vice President Luna Divine Solace who uses a moon blade, next to her is the Twelve Star of Aquarius Faith Alexander"-
"Really?" Ai asks.
"I heard rumors that she was bestowed the blessing even before she took the Chalice of Paths?" Rowen asks.
"That is true its also true that the blessing can be bestowed at any time of the chosen mage's life. Her and him-" Pointing at the participant's box "Valerus Marina"
"Continuing down the line next to her is the Treasurer Issac Di Angelo"
"That name sounds familiar." Rowen remarks.
"Yes his sister is also a Twelve Star in the East Region of Zellar Libra the Justice"
"Damn having a sibling being a Twelve Star and you aren't" Ai.
"Hey, I heard he is a great mage regardless of being a Twelve Star or not he was the test prompter for the second stage he did a good job. Moving on to the last member Ceaser Bellamore heard he's quiet but strong with magic and strategic plan-making"
STEP STEP
Xi comes back "Hey guys am back got everyone a little snack. "Her hands full Xi passes out a shisicabob of pieces of cooked meat with teriyaki sauce on a stick.
"Wow thanks, Xi" Rowen says.
"Thank you," William says.
"Thank you the best," Ai says happily.
"Was the line long?" Rowen asks.
"No pretty fair I met the Twelve Star Aquarius she seems nice and friendly"
"We were just talking about her and the rest of the student council" Ai adds on grubbing down on the food. "Careful its-" "HOT!"
"Ehehe"
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Ezekiel and Jericho stand across each other.
TAP TAP
"They put this arena back together pretty good" Ezekiel speaks to Jericho as he taps the floor.
"The headmaster's little builders did their work.
"Too bad they going to have to work some more"
"Akright Ezekiel and Jericho let me know when you guys are ready," Kayneth asks.
"Well you ready Ezekiel"
"Been ready no hard feelings right?"
"No hard feelings. Just a simple knockdown match that's all" Jericho extends his right arm as his long sword materializes.
"That's all. Ok." Ezekiel takes his stance.
"ALL RIGHT BEGIN"
{STAR MAGIC: ON THE HUNT}
Ezekiel jumps in the air. "Tch this sun" Jericho looks up as his vision is blinded by the high afternoon sun.
"TAKE THIS"
Ezekiel slams his entire right arm downwards.
CLASH
Jericho counters as he blocks the armed attack with his sword.
"Ezekiel starts off the match with mid-air offense that Jericho blocks," Lop says.
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Federation Box
"Percvial who do you get? Your fellow Dragonclad? Or the Twelve Star of Leo?" Kaneda asks.
Percival stars at the match ignoring the question.
"Alright, Id say the Twelve Star" Kaneda as he clapped his hands together.
"The match just started Kaneda I'd say there feeling each other out right now"
"You'll see"
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Ezekiel continues to add pressure to the attack making Jonathan hold that position as the ground below him begins to crack.
"Shit. He's probably trying to trap me. Right, he was there in the forest. He knows that closed-off spaces are my weakest when wielding this weapon" I just need -"
Suddenly Ezekiel Uses both hands and kicks Jericho in the sternum pushing him a few feet back and making him a few feet away from the edge of the Arena.
"OOFF"
Jericho looking back catches himself before he can even make it around that area.
'SHOOT"
Ezekiel charges in again as Jericho activates his levitation magic to soar above Ezekiel.
"Jericho takes to the skies as Ezekiel is left on the arena ground waiting to be attacked"
Jericho dives at Ezekiel with his blade swinging at Ezekiel but as he does damages the arena.
He goes back up. "He's just dodging my attacks this will get us nowhere"
"Hey where's that sword that you had during the second exam I wanna see that" Ezekiel yells out to him.
"He's provoking me to use it. Hmm this could be reverse psychology to not make me use it so"
Jericho holds his sword out in front of him with both his hands.
{WEAPON ENHANCE-"
HA
Ezekiel throws the rubble made from the arena at him.
Jericho blocks it.
As he removes puts down his arms from blocking.
Ezekiel seems to appear in front of him out of nowhere.
'ARGH"
Ezekiel lands another hit on Jericho knocking him towards the ground.
"How did he-" Jericho looks up seeing the bigger chunks of rubble that were made were used as stairs to make his way up to him. "He jumped that quick" he thought to himself.
"Take this" Ezekiel sends the giant pieces of rubble that he used to make as stairs reign down Jericho.
SLASH
CUT
SLASH
Jericho slashes all the blocks as he makes it back on the Arena floor with Ezekiel landing on his two feet.
HUFF HUFF "Your really making me work for this victory "
"Of course I also wanna see your form that you take on"
"Alright alright"
