Autumn gasped as the ache in her foot faded before disappearing completely. She gingerly put weight on it, eyes widening when it didn't hurt. He just healed her! How did he do that?! Her eyes widened further when the terrible beast that had been shrunk to something...cute...The gates opened then and they all filed in. Autumn looked at the others, realizing that quite a few people wanted to become an apprentice. The Wizard then questioned them as to why they were here. She bit her lip when he claimed that most of them might not make it. Her back straightened. No! She couldn't have doubts. She had to do this for father. She stepped forward, chin held high as she gazed at the Wizard. [color=gold]"My father has taken care of me for my whole life. It's time for me to return the favor but to do that I need to get stronger."[/color]