Tales of Academy

"So you're a part of this too?" Adel walked to Lucy and stuck his hand out, "Adel Quincy. I hope we get along."

"Apparently. I was promised quite a bounty." She shook his hand. "Lucianna Pellep. Call me Lucy." She looked him over. "So. You our fighter?" She leaned back on the table.

"I suppose so," replied Adel, "well I can also use bows or cast offensive spells if necessary so please don't be afraid to ask whatever of me."

"You're a magic knight arent you." Kenta said with a sour tone

"Yes, if you want to use that term," Adel answered warily, "But like I said I can use bows as well so technically Magic Ranger would be more appropriate."

"Man..That sucks. I'm gonna end up being our tank fighter? Psht..." Lucy grumbled. "No way in hell we're gonna win."

"T-that's not true Miss Lucy! As long..erk.. as we keep a positive....ack! Attitude! We can succeed!" Aaron said, struggling to get out of Rika's grip. "P-please let me go!"

"Hm............well thats better. Actually thats interesting." Kenta said thinking about magic and arrows. "Yeah.......if you could use time and space magic you could make portals around the enemy and fill em with holes in one shot. That or if you're an elemental specialist you can fire spells technically with reduced cast time if you just imbue the spell on the tip of the arrow. Even buffers can do things of the sort. This is very interesting." he said pulling out a book and scribbling in it.'

"Wow, I didn't think he actually had something working in his head." Rika said. "Makes him worth being around a little more yes???" she said smiling at Aaron

Adel blushed and bashfully stated, "Um well between swordsmanship and archery I think Time/Space-magic would be a little...difficult at the moment."

"Eh? How is learning magic difficult?" Kenta asked closing his book. "All it is is memorizing the incantation, keeping the flow of your mana stable and then letting it all loose in one instant for the spell. And even after enough uses you don't even need the incantation. You can just whip it out. Though I heard its difficult for high level spells such as Meteor Swarm and Execution......but still. I keep messing up the incantation for execution actually. It pisses me off." he said biting his lip.

"Aaron~" Rika said. "Your nose is still bleeding. You should heal it sweetie."

"Wait, am I the only one who sees the problem here? We've got 5 people. I'm the only one built for close range combat." She looked to Rika and Aaron, as they struggled with each other. "They're not even really built for combat. Just support."

"Pleaaaaase!! Miss Jiggles!!" Aaron struggled more, groaning.

Adel tried to give a reassuring smile, " As I said, I can help with that as well. I'm trained with a sword as well as a bow. I can assist you on the front lines."

"Push come to shove so can I. it'll just be dangerous. For you two." Kenta said with an irritated tone.

"Yaaaaaaaahhhhhh stop trying to get away from meeeeeee~" Rika said tightening her grip on Aaron

"Mweaaaayyy!!!" Aaron pleaded reaching for someone to help, his cries ignored by the others discussing battle tactics.

"Well, that's good. These two guys are apparently skilled in close combat, so we're gonna need at least two people on them. Most of the attacks that make contact would be from our support. You." Lucy said, pointing at Kenta.

"So am I going range or physical here?" Kenta asked. "Just so I can know what kind of spells to try reviewing in my head for the rest of the day."

"Speaking of battle tactics. Does anybody here have any accessories?" Rika asked while still smothering Aaron

"I have a mantle," replied Adel, "and some boots."

"Range. Me and Adel will keep them occupied, you take them out with the spells. Those two will focus on us staying alive." She pointed again at Rika and Aaron.

"Mmpgh!!" Aaron waved his arms violently. His face buried forcefully into Rika's chest.

"Nnnnnnnnnn~" Rika moaned happily.

"Okay I think you can let him go now." Kenta said. "We gotta hear if the guy has accessories. Also I don't have any."

"I see. Well then good thing you all have an elegant and rich lady such as myself!" she said pulling out a bag full of acessories.

"Holy shit. Oh hey a magic ring! Mine!" Kenta shouted.

"Hey what am I to you? The storage device?" Rika shouted.

RIKA HAS GAINED THE TITLE: PACK MULE.

"Rrrrrrrgh!" she grunted angrily. "Die stupid words!" she shouted as she flailed around at a textbox

*secretly follows and observes*

Aaron gasped. Taking the opportunity, he ran behind Adel and the others. "Protect me from Miss Jiggles please!!"

"Oh for god's sake, her name isn't Tit's McJiggles you idiot. Her name is Rika." Lucy barked. "Hoy Rika. Got anything that increase speed? Speed's my game."

"Er. I have an agility ring." she said. "I've got the most basic of stat boosting accessories, first day of school and all. I have to wait to get the good stuff later. Also" she turned to Aaron "Ms.Jiggles makes me happy. Please call me that~" she said winking at Aaron

"Er.. B-but..." Aaron blushed. " S-so long as you don't pull me to your chest anymore!" He pleaded.

"Tch. Why the hell do you want to be called that anyway?" Lucy grumbled. She folded her arms in front of her own chest, not having much to show for herself.

"Because shes enjoying tormenting Aaron." Kenta said.

"Because its funny." Rika said laughing."

"This could be worth watching," Zane slowly began to follow the group.

Wasara lies there for a bit then drags himself to his feet. What troublesome sisters... so uncute... soon he finds himself in front of the library. aw man what am I doing? so lame. he thinks rubbing the back of his head before going inside.

Misara sits on the ground and wipes tears from her face as Kisara bends over her trying to comfort her. Her sobs become less frequent and she looks up trying to figure out where it is she ran off to.

"Whatever." Lucy commented, figuring it wasn't her problem. "So a sword, a bow, and magic? You a prodigy or something?" She asked Adel.