[centre][h1][b]Antony(?????) and Jarvis Collab, A night of dreams[/b][/h1][/centre]

When all was said and done, Jarvis lay down to rest, closing his eyes he was asleep after some trouble. 

Jarvis rarely dreamed. Tonight however seemed to be an exception, as a dream, or rather memory played out in his head. A memory from his passed that seemed so long ago. Jarvis had been 15, nearly a 16 when he had first displayed his lacrima abilities. 

The memory that ran though his dream was one just before he left one.

[i]jarvis stood, the ball in hand, as his younger brother waited excitedly for him to throw the hall. Antony was younger then Jarvis by three years, and seemed like any other normal, non magical child. Antony was the complete opposite of Jarvis. Even at 15, Jarvis was well muscled and tall, whereas Antony was scrawny and small. But that was okay, he was only 12. 

Jarvis threw the ball, enjoying his brothers laughter[/i]

[i]It would seem as if their game would continue forever. Neither becoming bored or losing interest of each other.[/i]

But Antony froze as the ball flew passed him and into the dark background as he was staring at something behind Jarvis. "Those were nice days, right Jarvis?" Turning around revealed nothing about darkness, nothing. As a hand grabbed Jarvis's shoulder and brought his attention back to Antony, the brother somehow became [url=http://img1.ak.crunchyroll.com/i/spire3/256b6ac066f9106b3b4a1a5ec9b24b221245329023_full.jpg]older[/url] and asked again "Right Jarvis?" making it clear that he was the voice that was almost forgotten. "But if you only knew better. We could of continue enjoying those endless moments if it wasn't because of you.

Jarvis would have gladly spent days relieving those happy, innocent memories, before everything had changed. And then things fell apart, almost mimicking how things had changed. jarvis swallowed, as the memory turned into something else, watching with horror as Antony, so young, in the memory, aged, and grew into the man Jarvis had had to kill. Jarvis stayed where he was, watching uneasily. [color=aba000]"It was because of you, that things Changed, little brother"[/color] He said carefully, not sure where to step here. 

[color=007236]"Ah, still confuse and oblivious as ever. Even now with your guild, you still fail to see what's happening."[/color] The two were in nothing but darkness, both within view of each other within the empty space. 

Noticing how uneasy Jarvis was, Antony decided to discuss, the recent developments. [color=007236]"It's fine to be nervous, sometimes it's difficult to accept the truth. Especially if you keep ignoring it. Besides, blaming me still won't get you anywhere. I mean, come on Jarvis, I'm not even around anymore and you still can't see what's happening around you.[/color] A light shined across the dark space to reveal Amelia severely wounded and faced down on the ground. [color=007236]"Looks familiar Jarvis? I'm sure she reminds you of someone that we both know. I believe it was Sam. You couldn't protect her because you were too busy fighting away from her than being beside protecting poor girl. I also recall someone else was being there."[/color] Another light flicked on revealing Jamie who was further away. [color=007236]"Of course, how could I forget about Jamie."[/color] he said sarcastically as he laughed to himself. [color=007236]"Jamie was there, next to Sam. And still neither of you could protect her. Just like how far she is in this void, it's still the same thing. She's doesn't trust you, and that gap is expanding as the days go by. She didn't even bother to tell you that she allowed Amelia to fight until it was too late and you found out on your own.[/color]

[color=007236]It's just amazing how you haven't realized already. You can't save everyone Jarvis. Not even, YOUR OWN BROTHER![/color] screaming into the dark void, but quickly tried to calm himself. [color=007236]"Sorry about that sudden out burst. But that did help remind me of how upset you were back then. Not only did you lose your daughter, but also your brother. Why bother to make a guild with Jamie when you're only going to cause the same the same thing. There could be another Sam or me. And remember, it's all because of you. Maybe if you weren't blind and decided on these things more wisely, Sam and I would still be here. But we're not. 

...You're only going to lead your guild to same path. That will become more unavoidable the more you deny your own choices, just like what you did to me.[/color]

Jarvis willed himself to wake u, knowing whatever this was, it couldn't be good But he couldn't wake up. And as Antony began to speak, he reafirmed howo he was at the end, when Jarvis had had to track him down, and put an end to him. [color=aba000]"You killed her"[/color] He said,[color=aba000]"You killed Sam. It is your fault. YOU KILLED HER"[/color] He roared

But Antony kept on talking, leaving Jarvis no choice but to listen or wonder  off in this void. Jarvis flinched at the image of Amelia, his hands curling into fists. [i]Jamie was hurt, she coudn't fight, she did her best. We both did[/i] but the thought waived in his head. 

Jarvis gritted his teeth, muscles straining, as if he'd like nothing more then to hit Antony. [color=aba000]"Jamie does things, and she doesn't need to speak to me about them. Amelia is fine. I know what you are doing. You want to destroy our lives, just like you did then"[/color] Jarvis said softly, but his voice wasn't strong.

But as Antony continued to talk, continue to speak, Jarvis growled, and stepped deliberately closer. [color=aba000]"You chose your path. You  chose to attack my family. You chose to be the cause of my daughters death! I did what had to be done!"[/color]

[color=007236]You actually killed me before Sam died. You destroyed our family when you decided to abandoned me."[/color] Letting of a soft sigh, Antony disappeared as dark void of a room went completely dark again and the entire world started to re-materialized with Jarvis and Antony's childhood house. Antony walked out from the house with a silhouette of someone closing the door behind him. [color=007236]"Our parents didn't want us Jarvis. Our family abandoned us. But we stuck together with Jamie by our side, we made an amazing team, some even joked and called us the Three Musketeers."[/color] 

The air became cold as the environment started to age faster, the vegetation dying out and the house appearing old and in shambles. [color=007236]"Yes, I attacked your family. But before that event, you decided to stomp out my dream and passion by banishing me. My family abandoned me again. Except this time, I was alone with no one, with no family to turn to. You could of helped me than leaving me. But that alone wasn't what just killed me inside. I thought Jamie and I could have been perfect, we use to always viewed and agreed on various things. Then Sam when arrived and Jamie started to change. You didn't like how I wanted to preserve how things were before. If you didn't leave me, then all of this could have been avoided.[/color] 

Walking closer to Jarvis, he gave him a cynical smile. [color=007236]"All of this, because you didn't want to agree or tolerate my ideals and left me to find my own devices. How can you even be in a guild when you can't accept anyone's belief and opinions. You're only going to kill the guild that you created with Jamie at this rate. Just like how you killed the bond that we once held together."[/color] 

No. No, it had been right, hadn't it to banish Anthony? He would Have destroyed everything, taken Sam, his precious little girl, would have destroyed Jamie, destroyed that love that Jamie had, for everyone despite everything. Jarvis had only done what was right, to protect Sam and Jamie. But Anthony always had a way of twisting words, and Jarvis felt doubt creeping into him.  Had he acted out of worry?

[color=aba000]"you would have killed Jamie, killed what makes Jamie Jamie"[/color] Jarvis said softly, the only thing Jarvis was certain about right then. [color=aba000]"you would have killed Jamie's light, destroyed Jamie's spirit, and created a shadow of who Jamie is. You had a twisted sense of the world, Antony, you always did. I always wondered if, if you didn't have magic...would you be any different? I should have taken you back home, back to our parents, but i didn't want you to be shunned and treated like you were a disease. I wanted you to be free, and how did you repay that? You tried to destroy all I believed you. You can't stay in the past, Antony. Things change, and of course Sam changed them. A child always does. you could have been Happy, Antony. Why couldn't you be happy with being Uncle Tony?"[/color]

Jarvis sighed, closing his eyes. Antony's words swam through his head, and Jarvis tried to push them away, tried to push away the doubt. Jarvis was so use to being submissive, to letting Jamie do whatever, reining Jamie in when things got too far. The guild has blossomed into something amazing, and Jamie was responsible for that. Jamie had brought light from tradegy, and Jamie had carried Jarvis for a long time. 

[color=aba000]"you were living in the past, Antony. Living in a world that couldn't be what you wanted, and so you tried to make it that way. I did what I had to do!"[/color] he shouted

[color=007236]"We had each other when we left home, but I had no one that I could trust when you left. Being alone as a wizard during our time then was dangerous. Don't you remember Jamie's story before we crossed path. No one cared about us, you know our parents wouldn't of accept us back. we only had each other to care for while we were against the world. And when you took and kept away my only love that I found, you left me with no choice but to fight for it back."[/color] The world faded into a dark void again and Antony turned his back away from Jarvis as he faded into the void.

The world suddenly appeared again at night. This time on the cliff beside the beating waves of the sea. Antony was across from Jarvis, a broken body with freshly made wounds that were severe enough to probably leave a few scars. Although in a beaten state, he stood there as if he wasn't phased by his injuries. [color=007236]"You chased after me with only one thing on your mind, taking my life, end the misery by seeking revenge. I know that feeling. But did you ever think, 'maybe I could of changed afterwards if I wasn't killed', but I guess it's already too late to find out. But what I do know is that if you're still the same since then. You're only going to have the people you care about leave you, get killed, or kill them your self. It's something that never changed with you, being the catalyst for destroying something close."[/color]

His body began to fade into the night. [color=007236]"I do wonder the same thing. But on how things would of been if neither of us had magic."[/color]

The day had been long, tiring and frustrating, and jarvis had just wanted to sleep. This intrusion was making him angry, not saddened like it should. [color=aba000]"You're remembering things wrong, little brother. I left first, because our parents were afraid of my magic. You followed,"[/color] Jarvis said, crossing his arms over his chest, as Antony faded into the void. [color=aba000]"I always cared about you, Antony. But you wanted to hurt what I cared about"[/color] as the world changed again, Jarvis stiffened. 

Before his head vanished he said his parting words. As he spoke, his voice echoed out from every direction and surrounded Jarvis. [color=007236]"That may be true, brother. But on that day you left, my life wasn't the same without you. It was when I left home to follow you was when I learned that a part of me was already with you when you left. Still there after you killed me, trapped without the other half that was alive."[/color]

[b][color=aba000]"YOU KILLED MY DAUGHTER! YOU WOULD HAVE KILLED JAMIE, TOO!"[/color][/b] Jarvis roared, unable to believe that Antony was playing the victim, that he was trying to pin everything on Jarvis himself. [color=aba000]"you would have destroyed her, its been 15 years Antony. Sam would have been 21. You're right. I haven't changed. If we went through the same thing again, I know I would have done the same thing. I would have tracked you down, not just for my childs death, but because you very nearly destroyed Jamie anyway"[/color] Seeing Antony start to fade, Jarvis growled, and stepped forward, grabbing the operation [color=aba000]"It's been 15 years, and Jamie still suffers, every day knowing she couldn't save or protect Sam, every day blaming herself, and I would kill you again, if I could take that burden away from her! GO!"[/color]

He threw Antony away from him, and turned away, walking as if he could walk right out of this dream, this vision, this whatever it was. 


And Jarvis woke. He woke, jerking, to the absense of Jamie, so old a feeling and yet, yet so new. So very new. Yet Jarvis could hear Jamie's voice, calling the guild to get up, and beside him, Sam slept. The dream, the dream didn't seem to know she was alive, and for that, Jarvis was thankful. He let out a soft sigh, and extracted himself from Sam and Amelia, thinking to let them sleep some more. 

[centre][h1][b]Jamie and Marlene Collab[/b][/h1][/centre]

Master Jamie was up early, as usual, leaving the room quietly so as not to wake Amelia, Jarvis and Sam, her little Sam. This time started banging on doors, slightly earlier then usual. The day before had been so busy, that Jamie expected slow going this morning and thus, wanted to get everyone moving earlier.

[color=f26522]"alright, up everyone! Move your lazy butts! Day three!"[/color]

Samir and Marlene slowly groan as they rub their eyes. 

[color=fff200]"Morning already?"[/color] moans Samir tiringly.

[color=f49ac2]"D-didn't I hear Master Jamie's voice?"[/color] says Marlene, [color=f49ac2]"Shouldn't you be talking to her?"[/color]

Samir slowly yawns as she gets up from bed, with her hair a tangled mess.

[color=fff200]"Y-yeah."[/color] she replied, [color=fff200]"I should."[/color]

So she quickly combs her hair, brushes her teeth with a spare toothbrush, and gets out to the hallway to find Master Jamie. Upon finding her, she comes over to her.

[color=fff200]"Heeeeeeeeey Master Jamie."[/color] Samir calls out sleepily, [color=fff200]"I finally came back from my mission yesterday evening."[/color]

Jamie looked over at the voice and smiled at Samir, [color=f26522]"well, it's been a while hasn't it? Yesterday was crazy, so I'm sorry for not coming to you sooner"[/color] Jamie said, as she knocked on another door loudly, [color=f26522]"how did the mission go? Well, I hope"[/color] Jamie moved onto another door across the hall, pounding on it loudly as well, looking to Samir

[color=fff200]"No no!"[/color] Samir replies politely, [color=fff200]"It's all good. The games kept you busy didn't they?"[/color]

[color=f26522]"How did the mission go? Well, I hope."[/color]

[color=fff200]"Busy and tiring."[/color] Samir answers as she follows behind her, [color=fff200]"But I did it completely and successfully. Looks like everyone forgot about me here, save for you, haha."[/color]

Jamie smiled and shook his head [color=f26522]"no no, it's just a lot of the more active members are fairly new. Damian, Mayt and Penny are all quite new, but are our three S class mages now, then there's, gosh, Karn, Trinity, Nolan, james...a lot more new members. We have had a spike in them, it seems like not a day goes by that we don't get a new one! Just yesterday we had Marlene and...ah Zami join! It's wonderful. Of course, there's Sasha, Lazarus, Angelo, Rose and Elyse who have been around for years, and Jarvis! The place would fall apart without Jarvis"[/color]

Jamie knocked on another door, [color=f26522]"it's led to some problems; namely pasts catching up with people, but we always sort them out in the end"[/color]

[color=fff200]"I actually met a good chunk of em' last night."[/color] Samir responds after scratching her head, [color=fff200]"Notably Marlene and uh... Penny, right. Also met Damian and saw Nolan from afar."[/color]

Samir decided not to mention the even that happened with Nolan and Marlene, as she wants it to be secret as of now.

[color=f26522]"It led to some problems; namely pasts catching up with people, but we always sort them out in the end."[/color]

[color=fff200]"Haha."[/color] Marlene chuckles lightly, [color=fff200]"Well you know them."[/color]

Jamie stopped to look at Samir, pausing and studying her, [color=f26522]"Okay. This talk is great, but you sought me out for a reason, right?"[/color] Jamie said, wondering if something else had gone wrong and what she would have to deal with now. Jamie didn't stand still long, knocking on another door, getting everyone up. 

Samir paused for a second before responding and sighs.

[color=fff200]"Other then to just state my presence,"[/color] she answers, [color=fff200]"There uhhhh... has been a teeny tiny thing that happened between... Marlene and Nolan. Though everything is fine now, you know, nothing to worry about."[/color]

[i][color=fff200]Fuck, I should've kept that to myself...[/color][/i] she thought to herself.

Jamie finished knocking on doors, and shifted to look at Samir directly, and said [color=f26522]"What happened?"[/color] Jamie didn't want any animosity between guild members, well at least nothing more then the usual rival thing. Jamie should already know what had happened, but with everything that had happened Jamie knew that he had missed some things, and wished to catch up; 

The Heveanly Archer began to mentally pound his head on the wall. He specifically told herself to keep this a secret! Even to Damian and the others. But this is Master Jamie, and she needs to know this.

[color=fff200]"I was going to keep this silent..."[/color] she replies slowly, [color=fff200]"But alas I'll tell you..."[/color]

* * * * *

(After the whole story)

Jamie listened to the sorry, growing passive as it continued,  frowning at the mention of Ariel being here. Ariel had opted to stay behind, because of the way her magic worked, so how did she come to be here? Problems on problems. Jamie gave a sigh, figuring that both girls must be alright, or surely someone would have found Jamie. [color=f26522]"if there's a next time, exhaust every other possible avenuen before knocking her out. It couldn't have been fun waking up knowing you'd attacked a fellow guild mate. I know it might have been the only option but you should always try first.

I assuming no one was hurt, and that everything is alright now. Try and keep Marlene away from Ariel, just in case. I'll speak with both of them"[/color]

[color=f26522]"If there's a next time, exhaust every other possible avenue before knocking her out. It couldn't have been fun waking up knowing you'd attacked a fellow guild mate. I know it might have been the only option but you should always try first."[/color]

[color=fff200]"Everyone understood my motives,"[/color] Samir answers, [color=fff200]"In fact they all thanked me... Well... except one, but I don't think he was in our guild... forgot his name, I think it was Gabriel?"[/color]

[color=f26522]"I'm assuming no one was hurt, and that everything is alright now."[/color] 

[color=fff200]"No one was hurt."[/color] the archer responds, [color=fff200]"Me and Penny talked this out last night. We're all good."[/color]

[color=f26522]"Try and keep Marlene away from Ariel, just in case. I'll speak with both of them."[/color]

[color=fff200]"Yes mam."[/color] she responds, [color=fff200]"Anyways, I'll be walking down stairs to get some breakfast. Catch you later downstairs."[/color]

She makes a light bow as she goes downstairs to eat.

Jamie stood there thoughtfully. They might have all thank her for stopping Marlene, but did Marlene really appreciate being taken down like an animal? Had Jamie done something wrong in teaching them the value of guild mates? Jamie sighed, for a moment letting the weariness was over him, before approaching Matlene's door and knocking 

By that time, Marlene was just putting on her stockings, ready for a new day. Suddenly, she heard a few knocks. Thinking that it was Samir, she approaches the door and opens.

[color=f49ac2]"You know you could've just opened the~"[/color]

But it was not Samir. It was none other then Master Jamie. Sweat began to excrete from her head as she wasn't expecting her to come privately knocking on her door.

[color=f49ac2]"O-oh Master Jamie, I~~ didn't know it was you knocking, please forgive me."[/color]

Jamie smiled at Marlene,amused. [color=f26522]"that's fine, Child. I just wanted to see if you were alright"[/color] she said, [color=f26522]"see if you are fitting in, and well, Samir has spoken with me, and I just want to check that you're okay after everything"[/color] Jamie said softly, as the sounds of the guild getting ready lofted through the building 

[color=f49ac2]"I am."[/color] Marlene replies, [color=f49ac2]"Though I like to apologize to him later on, when he's... better you know?"[/color]

Marlene did seem fine, but still, Jamie thought it was good to talk about it. [color=f26522]"Well, it's good that you are okay, but what brought it on?"[/color] Jamie asked, wanting to make sure everything was indeed alright, as well as actually figure out what had happened. 

[color=f49ac2]"*Sigh* Long story..."[/color] she replies, [color=f49ac2]"But can be of two things. Either stress or..."[/color]

She pauses embarrassingly as she smushes her cheeks and gets all red.

[color=f49ac2]"L-Love..."[/color]

Jamie watched Marlene curiously, as she appeared embarrassed at what she said. [color=f26522]"You shouldn't be embarrassed about loving someone, Marlene. Love is hard, but it's something that is well worth it"[/color] Jamie said, taking a step closer to Marlene, [color=f26522]"Tell me how you feel, about Nolan then, and we'll see what we can figure out"[/color]

Marlene began to feel slightly uncomfortable and blushed, but none of the less put on a brave face.

[color=f49ac2]"The thing is..."[/color] she said, [color=f49ac2]"Was that this started on the first day. Just one. I don't know how it got to that point, but I can guess... well, Nolan is pretty handsome... even when he's shy it's pretty cute. I flirted with him some times yesterday but also feel sorry for what he's going through. I guess the whole charm magic that Ariel threw on Nolan was... unnatural, you know? Artificial. I want him to have very real and valid feelings for girls you know? And for some reason it seems my body thinks I'm that... chosen one or something. But now that my body went berserk, I don't think I can even be like ten feet away from him and risk him running away or getting scared..."[/color]

She pauses for a second.

[color=f49ac2]"S-sorry for rambling on, I-uh, I guess I wanted to get that off my chest."[/color]

Jamie listened patiently, a part of him wondering if things had gone differently, maybe...well that didn't matter now did it?. Jamie listened and then took a moment before replying, choosing her words carefully. [color=f9ad81]"Charm magic is...fickle. It's not something you can really have a control over even if you do. What I mean is, while it can be target specific, Ariel was just focused on helping Nolan, and maybe the charm magic worked on you as well. I'm not saying your feelings aren't valid, but....perhaps the charm magic worked on the beginnings of infatuation within you and strengthened that, strengthen what was already beginning to grow."[/color] Jamie said, hoping that she was making sense. [color=f26522]"Take some time, figure out if what you feel is real, and yeah, stay away from situations that can bring that on. I'm going to go talk with Ariel shortly, so you could speak with Nolan then and that's an easy way of enabling you to apologise without potentially attacking Ariel"[/color]

Marlene nods when Jamie mentioned how the Charm magic might've affected her indirectly. She simply shrugs.

[color=f49ac2]"That could've been the reason."[/color] she replies curiously, [color=f49ac2]"And maybe due to the stresses on what happened before that. Like I said, my clothes were stripped by that Argus son-ova-bitch and maybe that could've affected me I don't know."[/color]

Then after Jamie spoke the next part, Marlene nods in agreement.

[color=f49ac2]"Alrighty."[/color] she answers with a smile, [color=f49ac2]"I'll speak to him later. Thank you."[/color]

Jamie nodded, satisfied, but still asked [color=f26522]"Are you sure you are okay?"[/color] Jamie wanted to make sure before moving on, not wanting to leave Marlene upset, content for now to just stay there, although she was wary of the time. [color=f26522]"Because I am happy to stay for a bit longer"[/color]

Marlene simply nods with a smile.

[color=f49ac2]"I'm good."[/color] she responds, [color=f49ac2]"Thank you. If I have any other problems, I'll come to you... that is if your available."[/color]

Jamie nodded, [color=f26522]"if I am not around do not hesitate to go to one of the others. We help each other here, after all. If I may suggest, avoid stressful situations today. You see that argus, just walk away. Stay with people you know, and it doesn't have to be from our guild"[/color]

[color=f49ac2]"Alright"[/color] Marlene nods, [color=f49ac2]"I will certainly do so. Probably might walk around or something and hang out with friends. So yeah, thanks for the talk master Jamie."[/color]

And with a final wave, she goes downstairs to get herself some toast and jelly.

[centre][h1][b]Oh look! Another collab! Lazarus and Jamie collab[/b][/h1][/centre]

After leaving Marlene's room, Jamie continued to knock on doors, wondering how many people he would have to talk to today before the games even started. He'd definitely have to speak with Ariel, but that could wait until she got everyone up. Then there was Jarvis, and that was just exhausting. Soon, Jamie came to Lazarus's door, knocking and saying, [color=f26522]"Get up! Hurry it! You may be fighting today! Don't want to be late for that!"[/color]

Lazarus had been up for quite a while. He was up early, thinking to himself. The time came when Jamie knocked on his door. Now was probably the best time. He called outside. "Master... there's something I wanted to talk to you about. I've hit an obstacle."

Jamie leaned against the door for a moment, wondering what could have possibly happened. Yesterday had been so caotic, that it wouldn't surprise Jamie to find out someone had destroyed half the city and done it unnoticed. Jamie drew in a breath and opened to door, stepping inside, [color=f26522]"What do you mean by an obstacle?"[/color]

Lazarus played with his thumbs for a moment before standing up. "I don't know what I'm doing right I now." He said coldly. "I shouldn't be in Phoenix wing." He bluntly stated. "I've fallen for Sasha." He looked down. "I put her in danger everyday being here... and still I wont leave. Don't you think that's selfish?" He asked.

He paused, walking over to the window. "I need help Master. I want to live my life with her... but I can't..." He couldn't force the words out which he wanted to. "We... we... I don't know for sure... but... UH!" He threw a plant pot to the ground, shattering it, and putting his white glowing fist through a cupboard door before calming down. "I can't say for sure. But Sasha could be pregnant..." He flickered his eyes between Jamie and the window. "Things happened. And I can't be a father." He sighed. "I wont put my child in danger by being around. I'm an unstable man." Secondly. "How am I going to afford to support a family?" He slumped, before standing up straight and looking Jamie in the eyes seriously. "I want to be S class. What do I need to do?" He cracked his knuckles. "I need the money from the jobs to support them... if it comes to it... and if I do have a child, I want them to be proud of their father... not knowing about the past." He had gotten it all out. As jumbled as it was, he did it.

He breathed deeply, expecting Jamie to send him out of the window.

Jamie stood there, apparently trying to piece everything Lazarus had said together. It all seemed contradictory, and jamie blinked. So Jamie did the only thing that seemed Reasonable. She slapped Lazarus across the face. [color=f26522]"First of all, even a blind man could see the fact that you love each other"[/color] Jamie's tone was almost scolding, again having that 'mother' sort of effect to it. [color=f26522]"Second of all, Sasha is strong. If she wants to be with you, she's going to be with you. I'd say you don't get much choice in that. It isn't selfish to want to stay with someone you love. You're not a bad man, Lazarus, nor even a particularly Dangerous one. It's just your choices that could have a dangerous impact. If you left her, do you think you'd be strong enough to resist the temptation of Zeref? She makes you strong, and there's nothing to be ashamed of there"[/color]

Pregnant? How had Jamie missed that step in this relationship? Not that Jamie was a peeping tom, but it was easy to tell when such a monumental step had been taken. [color=f26522]"Thirdly, you don't get to choose when you become S class. I have yet to decided on a suitable S class test, and if I had, it wouldn't happen to after the games. Fourthly, what do you think we'd do? Let you all starve? Penny already forces half her money onto Sasha, so no doubt Sasha has money saved up, beyond that, you have the guild."[/color] Jamie paused, and then slapped Lazarus again. [color=f26522]"What was i up to? Fifthly, you shame yourself by saying you want to hide your past. The past is what makes us, and you don't want to be going hiding your past."[/color] Of course, Jamie had no right to say that, but her past was something she'd rather not remember, at least the parts she hid. [color=f26522]"You'll make your child proud by telling them what made you, not by hiding it. You leave, and you just prove those that doubt you right"[/color]

Another baby in the guild. Wasn't that just something? Jamie had never imagined that the guild would grow like this, so many years ago. [color=f26522]"And lastly, What do you mean you can't say for sure?"[/color]

The numerous slap marks across his face left massive red marks. He blinked, not quite sure what to do. He did feel ashamed. "I don't know if she's pregnant or not. She hasn't said anything... but it's entirely possible." He sighed. "I don't think I can be a father Master."

[color=f26522]"If you don't think you can be a father, then leave now, before you hurt her too much."[/color] Jamie said, in an angry tone. Again, scolding, [color=f26522]"But doubting yourself, just makes everything worse. Will you be able to live knowing that out there somewhere, is your child if you do leave? Wondering who their father is, wondering if they are like you? You Wondering what their laugh sounds like, how they speak, who they are, what magic they have? Can you live with that everyday, if you leave? Every minute, every waking minute and sleeping minute of your life? Parent's shouldn't leave children unless they are made to, and no one has a knife to your throat, Lazarus. Be a man, accept your past, and look to your future, imagine your child, your family, and tell me if you still want to leave"[/color]

He clenched his fists, shaking. "I don't want to leave." He exhaled. "I just have no idea what is coming next." He dropped his head. "I hope I don't have to fight today master. I feel like I won't keep my cool."

[color=f26522]"No one knows what is going next, but you have someone that loves you, you have support of friends, of the guild. And that's all that matters"[/color] Jamie said softly, [color=f26522]"And if you have to fight today, You'll do Phoenix Wing proud, and you'll do well. Now, go eat"[/color]

He nodded. Walking towards the door, leaving with the master. "By the way." He grunted, looking back. "I'm ready to be S class. I could take on any of the 3 and match them... I'm almost certain of it." He ran a hand through his hair. "Being s class is the final step on my journey away from my past." He voiced. "We all have things we want to forget about ourselves Master. I'm sure even you have vile parts to your past which make you want to vomit." He sighed. "Let me have some release from mine. Please." And with that he darted downstairs for food.

[centre][h1][b]One final collab, Ariel and Jamie[/b][/h1][/centre]

Jamie hadn't even considered the fact that she was wearing a different appearance to any the guild would have seen before, but this hadnt seemed to be a problem. Perhaps the guild members just assumed it was Jamie pounding in their doors. Bemused, Jamis knocked on Ariel's door, [color=f26522]"Ariel? It's Jamie, can I have a moment?"[/color]

Groggily Ariel rolled over from the bed. Seriously, can't they just let her sleep already? Sitting up and waiting there for a few moments, she eventually got to her feet and opened the door. Staring for a moment Ariel clearly was tired. Without saying anything she wandered over to a chair and fell into it. [b][i]"So, how can I help you?"[/i][/b] Ariel looked a bit different herself, even if it was just her hair and clothes. She was still wearing the cuffs and Jamie could easily tell that she did not have any magic right now.

Jamie gave Ariel a smile, her blue eyes alight [color=f26522]"well, in surprised to see you here, to be honest. How did you get here? And what happened yesterday?"[/color] Jamie asked, walking in

At the moment Ariel did not feel like giving a long winded explanation. There also had been quite a few other things going on so she didn't want to mention her abduction just yet. [b][i]"I got here... well, maybe I'll explain all of it another time. Long story short I was teleported with a teleportation lacrama like everyone else. Like I expected all the magic here took a toll on me and I think it burned me out."[/i][/b] Holding up her hands she let Jamie get a good look at the cuffs. [b][i]"These apparently protect me from all the magic. So I kept them on for that... Also because I have no idea how to take them off myself."[/i][/b]

After a little bit it occurred to Ariel that Jamie was likely talking about her Marlene's attack. [b][i]"As for that woman that attacked me. I have no idea who she is or what her problem was. One moment Nolan and I were kissing, and then the next she was trying to kill me. If the others weren't there then I would probably be dead right now."[/i][/b] That third sentence was not something she ever expected to hear herself say. That also probably warranted an explanation. [b][i]"Oh yeah um, I may have accidentally enchanted Nolan with my Charm magic. So on the plus side he's not afraid of me anymore. But now he thinks he loves me and I'm not sure what to do."[/i][/b]

Jamie studied the cuffs interestedly, curious about them, but let Ariel talk, as it seemed she needed to get it all out. [color=f26522]"well, if you want the cuffs off, I can take them off"[/color] Jamie said, mulling the rest of it over for a moment. It seemed like a whole mess, and made it a love triangle as well. 

[color=f26522]"well, do you like Nolan like that? Could your charm Magic have effected Marlene as well, who could have been vulnerable to such things, right then."[/color] Jamie asked, wanting to find answers and find a way to figure this out

After a moment Ariel shrugged a little. [b][i]"I don't know. It was just yesterday and nearly dying didn't give me much time to think. Also it wouldn't be fair to take advantage of the situation. Probably have to wait and see what he thinks after it's worn off. If it wears off."[/i][/b] She wasn't really sure if the Charm magic had a limit. It had already been more than a month since she'd used it on Nolan. 

Jamie sighed, wondering why things couldn't be easy. Jamie waited a beat, trying to figure something out. [color=f26522]"there's another charm magic user here, if you wish to talk to her. She's one of the announcers. She might be able to help you. "[/color] Jamie suggested, [color=f26522]"for now, I'd suggest avoiding Narlene in case, but I think it should be alright"[/color]

[b][i]"I guess that would be a good idea. I don't really know what I did. But without magic I'm not sure I can undo it right now. As for Marlene, I agree. What got into here anyway?"[/i][/b] Really for her it was mostly a blur. Marlene just showed up and went mad.

Jamie sighed, [color=f26522]"Marlene has some strong feelings for Nolan. She was jealous. I'm wondering if your magic...escalated that, or if something else was happening here. I don't know. But it seems to be sorted, for now. I'd still recommend avoiding her"[/color] Jamie said, [color=f26522]"are you staying, or do you wish to go back to the guild? I know you stayed behind because of the magic, but it doesn't seem a problem at the moment, unless you wish the cuffs off"[/color]

Jealous over Nolan? Ariel's eyes wandered as she tried to recall ever seeing Marlene. They could have met when Nolan was off training. Otherwise such feelings would be rather sudden. [b][i]"Have they known each other long? Because Nolan implied this was new."[/i][/b] Jamie did make a good point though. It was possible the Charm magic had some other side effects. 

When it came to the option to stay or go back Ariel wasn't quite sure. Considering she was abducted from the hall she gave it some thought. [b][i]"I think I'll stay here with everyone else. With my magic not working I would probably be fine even without the cuffs."[/i][/b]

Jamie gave another sigh. This could easily turn into such a mess, not that it wasn't already. [color=f26522]"I do not know how long they have known each other, however Marlene gave the impression not long. If she does indeed care for Nolan, then perhaps that was why she attacked. Some people can be very...emotional about such things"[/color] Jamie gave a smile, then nodded, [color=f26522]"Alright then, do you wish the cuffs off then?"[/color]

Rubbing her chin a bit, Ariel looked at the cuff on her other arm. [b][i]Well, maybe we can leave them on a while longer just to be sure. I think I've had enough magic for a while. I would like to actually be able to see the games. I will try and avoid Marlene as best I can.  I have a vested interest in doing so."[/i][/b] This had disaster written all over it. With any luck Marlene would be more reasonable next time they meet. It surely wouldn't be a welcome encounter.

Jamie nodded, satisfied with that. [color=f26522]"let me know when you want them off and I'll take them off"[/color] Jamie said, [color=f26522]"do you need anything, like a new communication lacrima?"[/color] Jamie was intent on making sure all her members had the communication lacrima and that they were not going to lose them.

Ariel nodded to Jamie's offer to remove the cuffs later, and also to needing a new lacrima. Her's had also been left behind from the teleportation. [b][i]"I do need another communication lacrima. I lost track of the last one. I think that's all I need for now."[/i][/b] Smiling a bit she figured that losing her magic would be somewhat helpful. It's been quite a rollercoaster, particularly as of late

Jamie took out a communication lacrima from the pocket of the dress she was wearing, and handed it over to Ariel. [color=f26522]"I have a few announcement to make, downstairs, with the rest of the guild, so make you're way down soon. Do you need anything else?"[/color] Jamie asked, not pressing, for now, for more details of how Ariel had come to be here. 

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