[center][h2][color=ed1c24]Maddox - Phoenix Wing[/color][/h2][/center]

Over the course of two months Maddox had done several jobs but mostly spent time training. Nothing special physically, as Maddox had always exercised and worked out to stay in top condition, but he began pushing his magic to its limits. Years of barely using his magic had caused a notable atrophy and this time was devoted to reversing it. As the Magic Games were upon Phoenix Wing, he had certainly become stronger. He had only ever trained by himself, keeping a reserved attitude among his guildmates when it came to practicing. By teleporting far away from Magnolia he was able to go all-out safely, and secretly.

Now the time had come. The red-haired mage was in the guild hall with the rest of the chosen participants. Wearing his (now) signature leather jacket, he couldn't help but smirk when Jamie gave his speech on victory. She was always energetic and confident about the guild, and now was as good a time as ever to make him proud. [color=ed1c24][i]Team B, huh,[/i][/color] Maddox affirmed to himself, looking over to his comrades. He has known Angelo for a long time, and the boy was good. He was immature, but had potential. Damien was considered one of the strongest, if not the strongest, of Phoenix Wing, so having him as a partner was a plus for the team. Trinity and Rose were fairly new but highly motivated and both seemed rather intelligent. And that left Maddox. [color=ed1c24][i]Seems like a well-rounded team to me.[/i][/color]

After running a hand through his hair, noticing that he needed a haircut, he approached the teleportation lacrima that Jarvis had prepared for quick travel. [color=ed1c24]"I don't think I've ever used one of these before,"[/color] Maddox commented with a chuckle, picking one up in his right hand and gauging how much it weighed. He watched Damien's spectacle with a smirk, tossing up the lacrima and catching it again with the same hand. [color=ed1c24]"We'll win, all right."[/color] Maddox grinned toward Damien before looking across the other guild members. [color=ed1c24][i]Not a thing to worry about. We have stiff competition, but we sit at a higher caliber than the rest. I'll make sure we don't lose. I owe the guild at least that.[/i][/color] Maintaining his smile, Maddox held the lacrima up and turned his attention to Jamie. [color=ed1c24]"Let's get going, shall we?"[/color]