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Fairy Tale: The new guild. » Arcs » The Man behind the Mask

He hides his face, but never says why. You ask him questions, but he never tells all. If you were to know his secret, could you accept him? Even harder, would you defend him?

As written by: Seveneleven


2 pieces and 5 characters involved, written by 1 different authors.

2 places involved




So begins...

The Man behind the Mask


FioreSetting: Fiore


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Hunter didn't say much of anything else in response to the Swordsman's reply, except say, with a nod. He was more interested in seeing the kid's capabilities. Already he could see two swordsmen in the same building. One was hacking away at the airborne chairs while the other used his sheathed sword to move in closer to the Shadow Mage. He wasn't much for weapons as he trusted in his own hardened body and powerful fists to do the work. Still it was always a pleasure to see another's style of fighting and he could tell that these two are skilled. Unfortunately this doesn't mean a thing until he understands how this guild thinks and acts. They could be happy-go-lucky guys but everyone has their threshold. Hunter watched as the crisis was being handled.

The Kid who started it was doing his best to help calm the girl down. To Hunter, it seemed like the guy was a smooth operator...the kid must be something of a wooer himself. His words were kind, but just how far can his generosity go before it dries up like a prune? The girl seemed to be responding positively to his gentle words as she responded...not in the way he expected. All of a sudden she performed a second magic...the opposite of Shadow, Light. "No...it can't be? Another Chaos Mage?" He thought to himself. It seemed unlikely considering how dangerous the magic is and how restrictive it can be on your life. Yet shadows and light are opposites of one another, not too far off from his own magic. He watched the event with great interest.

It seems this boy with the sword didn't seem to care about the strange nature of her magic. The way she described it was odd...it wasn't the normal way of Chaos. Even so, this girl interested Hunter...he would have to keep an eye on her. Finally the shadows retreated and the Swordsman declared a victory. It was then his joyful mood transformed into one of terror. And well, he can understand why, the woman was as intimidating as he was. It's not too often Hunter runs across another Human being that could match him for height or build. Still he sort of appreciates that...sometimes he feels like a tower compared to the smaller ones running around. Yet in the face of this amazon the boy kept a relative cool and even was bold enough to ask for more coffee. He was brave, he would give him that. Despite not even saying ten words to these guild mages, they've already seem intent on bringing him to their guild. How fortune for him, perhaps he may stay in the guild for awhile. He then walked back to his seat and picked up his expensive suit case and stood around waiting to be led.

It was then they introduced themselves. The first kid he saw was named Jin Akri and the second one was named, Jamboree Makism. It was during this time they asked for his name. He contemplated answering when the girl answered first. Once again she responded not with her voice but with her magic. Was she really this shy around people? Despite the nature of her magic, it would seem reaching out to this one was but a fool's errand. The kids before him however, do not appear the types to quit. Who knows? Perhaps they might break her out of her shell? It was this behavior that made him even more suspicious of her being a Chaos Mage. "Maybe I should speak with her? Tell her that she is not alone...no, if she can be that easily disturbed then my actions would definitely cause a crisis." Hunter thought to himself. It was him being deep in thought that he nearly forgot about answering Jin. He then took a breath, "Hunter, that is my name." He answered. He then waited to be led to their guild, Cait Shelter.

Cait Shelter Guild hallSetting: Cait Shelter Guild hall


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Hunter entered the guild and was a bit underwhelmed once seeing it. He expected something a little more after hearing the gossip about such a place. Still it was modest and he could respect that, after all, he's seen what lavish truly is. He took a quick assessment of the hall and noticed all of the faces falling upon him. He wasn't surprised, of course he would stick out like a sore thumb. Large man like him will always draw attention, regardless of what he's wearing, which he will admit isn't doing much to help him out in times like these. Fortunately he was used to it and was more worried for the rather shy one next to him. It was quite interesting the state of the guild. Apparently he has arrived at a time of great change. It seems Cait Shelter was without a guildmaster.

Already he has heard a few names thrown out an about for who should lead it. They must be consider the guild's best and brightest, lest this guild has a funny way of thinking what qualifies to be a guildmaster. Then he hears about a dark guild infiltrating their ranks. If he had to take a wild guess it would have to do with Death Head Caucus. Guild Wars are never a pretty thing and he's a bit worried he may have entered the guild on the verge of a conflict. Still, he wasn't worried about the mages from Death Head, he could handle himself when the going gets tough. If anything the mages here may come running to him for protection rather than the other way around.

Jin then explained the living quarters being up on the second floor. It sounds decent enough and Hunter would like to deposit his things. He must say, Jin must be brave, he's someone he hardly knows and already he pulls a joke with him. He may call himself a goofball, but so far this kid is the only he's seen to possess the qualities of a guildmaster. Sure, Jamboree is skilled no doubt, but this one shows not only skill, but understanding as well. It was then Jin declared a celebration for their arrival into the guild. It was quite customary for orientation purposes and has witnessed these occasions more than a few times. Despite the uproarious celebration he noticed that Asa has already bounded for the upstairs rooms. It was during him watching her that he noticed another girl rushing past the crowds. She looked bound and determined to do something...not even fazed by his and Asa's arrival or the party that's ensuing. She went straight for the board, "She must be looking for a mission then." Hunter thought. Soon he was brought a beer, being the only one to stand around for the festivities. This took his eyes off the mysterious girl for a few moments and when he turned his eyes back to the board, she vanished. His head turned about the room as he scanned for the girl, but alas there was no sign of her. "Interesting." He thought.

He was a bit distracted that he nearly forgot to answer Jin's question. "Well...," he spoke as he looked at the beer in one hand and the case in the other, "...So far it seems, satisfactory." He said. "I, well, thank you for readily accepting me...it took me by surprise, don't guilds usually ask questions before outsiders join?" As he spoke he felt stupid for even saying that. "What the hell are you doing Hunter!? Are you trying to get yourself ousted this soon!? He hasn't been asking questions and that's a good thing! Do you want to starve out there in the streets!?" Hunter was mentally beating himself up. The one good thing about the helmet, no can see the expressions on your face. Otherwise, what he must look like right now, would send a kindhearted fellow like Jin here, asking all sorts of questions right about now. Questions, he doesn't wish to answer.