<div class="floatleft">(http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/fairytail/images/7/70/Gray_Anime_S5.png/revision/latest?cb=20140205100439)</div><strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Hiro Maki (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=240466.msg11859022#msg11859022)</span></span></strong><br/><br/><strong>Location:</strong>Castle Grand - Phoenix's Glory Tower<br/><strong>With:</strong>His Guildmates, looking at the work wall<br/><hr/><div class="floatright">(http://www.grabwallpapers.com/wallpaper/castle/fantasy-castles-scenic-game-cg-anime.jpg)<br/><div align="center">Castle Grand</div></div><br/><strong><em>Alaraendil Liete!</em></strong><br/><br/>Hiro stood in the crowd of about forty or fifty people, ranging in age of 18 to nearly 30 as the first name was called by Head Guildmaster.  An Elf, from the looks of her, stepped out of the crowd and entered the doors of what everyone called the 'Judgement Chambers.'  In there, a single member of the Council of Judges would speak with each member regarding their performances in the tests of the last few days and give that person their scores, as rated by the Council.  Of course, the Council member would make comments on various things, depending on how good or bad the performance was.<br/><br/>For the most part, Liete received many good comments regarding her healing and defensive skills, but the main concern was her lack of offensive skills,<em><strong>"....and I think that is about it, my dear.  However great your overall skills are, you are lacking in your offensive presence.  In a good team, that can be waved aside, but what if you are all that stands between a foe and your injured team?  There is only so long you can defend before your energy runs out.  So, while we rate you as a B-score overall, we think it would be best to start in a smaller Guild to build your strength.  However, most of the smaller Guilds are full, leaving only Phoenix's Glory with any open places for new members.  If you accept, you will be marked with that Guild's tattoo.  Where it will appear depends on the individual."</strong></em>When he was done and Liete accepted the Guild marking, she was led to an orb in the back of the room, and, upon her touch, transported her to Phoenix's Glory Tower.<br/><br/>Outside, names continued to be called.  Some names only a few minutes behind another.  Some names had a gap between theirs and the next lasting as long as half an hour.  However, eventually the time came,<em><strong>"Maki Hiro!"</strong></em><br/><br/>Pumping a fist into the air, Hiro walked up to the doors as if he owned the castle.  His confident attitude continued during the praise he received...until he heard the last part,<em><strong>"...so, despite having some of the best magical talent we have seen in a while, I am afraid to inform you that no other Guilds other than...let's see here....ah, yes, the Phoenix's Glory."</strong></em>As Hiro started to protest, the Judge held up a palm to silence him,<em><strong>"Listen.  I understand that you, and everyone else, had high hopes because of your lineage, but I am sure you have noticed that your spells have....let's call them side effects.  No other Guild wants to have you on a team with these kinds of effects happening.  If you can figure out a way to control them, then maybe you can become transferred, if you want.  So, if you have no further questions, we can place your Guild Tattoo and send you to your Guild."</strong></em>With a heavy, frustrated sigh, he nodded, accepted the Tattoo, which appeared on his chest, and found himself being transported to the Guild he ended up on.<br/><br/>Outside, the number of applicants dwindled until there were only five people left as the voice called out,<em><strong>"Nami!"</strong></em>As she entered the building and met the Judge, he explained to her that, while she scored extremely high, far above average, in one area, she scored very low in a number of other areas.  In fact, she scored just barely above the lowest acceptable grading,<em><strong>"..so, while you are very strong and fast, you seem to lack a bit of control.  I am not saying it's a bad thing, but until you can control yourself, I doubt that you will be accepted in the higher guilds.  Now, being a Lizardgirl puts you in a unique position since most of the Lizardfolk don't leave their lands, so I expect you to prove yourself.  Of course, of the Guilds available, I would suggest Phoenix's Glory to start in.  They are the most accepting of unique students, despite being the lowest rank.  However, if you choose to, if your team passes a few tests, you could choose to go to another Guild....or you may stay there.  So, if you wish to join, accept the Guild Tattoo and you can be transported to the Guild itself.</strong></em><br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://media.animevice.com/uploads/0/9923/479604-screenshot1124.jpg)<br/><div align="center">Lady Geo<br/>Guildmaster of Phoenix's Glory</div></div><br/>When the last person appeared in the room in a flash of purple light, Hiro found himself standing there with two others in front of an older woman who introduced herself as Lady Geo, the Guildmaster of Phoenix's Glory.  Before anyone could get a word out, she started speaking,<em><strong>"Okay, good, good, there are.....one, two, three....yes, three of you.  That means you will be our Guild's second team.  I was worried I would have to recruit someone who failed out to round your team.  Anyway, it's good that you are here.  Yes, very very good.  The other team hasn't returned from their retrieval, so there has been a backup on tasks.  I have received word of a pickpocket in the nearby town of Olsgard that the guards have had difficulty tracking!  I want you to find and bring him, her, it in then return!  Don't worry about your stuff.  Your things will be moved to your new dorm.  Now, now, hurry, hurry!"</strong></em>She shooed the three to the board before turning away with a happy smile on her face, humming along the way, leaving Hiro and the other two just standing there confused.<br/><br/>Hiro looked to the two as they were left alone in the room.  The last thing he would have expected was being put in a team and given a job in the first minute of arriving at the Guild,<strong>"Soooo.....I don't think we....have a choice?"</strong>He turned to the Elf and held out his hand,<strong>"I'm Hiro Maki, Battlemage and soon to be legend in the tomes of history."</strong>He introduced himself to the Lizard as well and, after introductions were over, he asked,<strong>"I guess...we'd better head out?  I mean, it's just a pickpocket.  I doubt we'll be gone long.  I think Olsgard is pretty close by."</strong>