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Chapter 17 - The Night Before

The moon is crystal clear in the sky, accompanied by waves crashing at the beach. Everett remains in the bed of his room with the lights off contemplating and thinking about the situation.

Knock Knock

"Everett you ready for dinner man." Marx asks outside the door."

"Yeah be out in a sec."

Everett walks to the door opens it and is greeted by Marx and Chonsee. The three walk and talk as they head off to the dining hall. The room is filled with chandeliers lighting the room, a long dining table, and 10 chairs.

When the boys arrive the girls and the two teachers have already been seated.

"Sorry guys were you waiting long?" Everett apologetically asked.

"C'mon, yall am hungry." Mr. Kaneda says. "Are you sure you aren't a child?" Ms. Paige says.

"Oh no not that long maybe a couple minutes," Mae said.

"You guys sure took your time to get her," June says.

"We were just looking at this mansion. It's not every day we get to be in one you know." Marx says.

Chonsee inspects the table with his finger"Even this table is grand nice royal chestnut finish."

"Thank you," Alice says.

Everyone is now seated at the table.

"The food may be now given out."

The maids one by one bring out a plate for everyone seated at the table. Along with a drink of their choosing. The group enjoys their food as they now discuss last-minute plans.

"So if you were wondering why Mr.Kaneda and Ms.Paige are joining us on this mission is not only were they there at the Temple when they attacked but it was requested by my father," Alice says.

"Yes, we were called upon to oversee this mission and join you guys." Mr.Kaneda says.

"They said having two members of the Association of this mission will make it go smoother." Ms.Paige says.

"My question is aren't there 10 of you guys Aeon saint mages? Why didn't they just send all 10 of you guys to stop the order? June asks.

"Because the other members were preoccupied fighting the demons that were released during the start of the summon. From what I recall you guys were still passed out" Paige says.

"Well that is now in the past we must now look forward to the present now the future. Head to Emerald Isle and Retrieve the Crystal of Life. That's it."

"You make it sound easy Aibara," Paige says.

"Alright maybe fight a couple of demonic forces from hell and the Order of the 7 but when got this everyone."

Paige puts her hand over her head as she sighs "Why do have to put up with you every time."

"It's just the way it is," Kaneda says nonchalantly.

"Alright, the plan is to meet with Emilia, Find the location of the Crystal, retrieve it, and get out."

"Now everyone please get some rest it will be a long day tomorrow," Alice says.

At the same time at The Pacific Magic Association building located in the Center of Zadridge City.

A room filled with mages relaying information regarding the islands using projection magic on the wall. A round table is placed in the center of the room with chairs numbered one through ten. A woman walks in with a tall, beautiful face, purple hair, and purple eyes. wearing a white collared shirt with slacks, and a white coat that reads "Lightbringer" in black with the number 1 placed under it.

"Welcome back Captain. Ryoichi." one of the mages says.

"Good evening. Where are the other Captains. " with a commanding voice.

"They are still out on their mission ma'am."

"Hm, I see am the first one back then. Serenity dear."

"Yes ." Serenity a girl with long black hair with, hair tied up in a ponytail, with brown eyes wearing a similar outfit to Nozomi.

"What is the status of the other captains."

Serenity creates a map of the islands by swiping her forearm to the tip of her fingertips. It displays the location of all the Captains.

"Well as you can see Captain Kaneda and Captain Paige remain here on the island but will soon head out to the Emerald Isle to retrieve the Crystal of Life. Both the Mizuki twins are at Twin Star Valley. Captain Shirohoshi of Squad 4, and Captain Isao of Squad 6, are both finishing their jobs. Captain Solaris of Squad 7 has just left, but both Captain Nagasawa of Squad 5 and Captain Kihara of Squad 8 are making their way here as we speak."

"Good, I wish to speak to them regarding the mission at Emerald Isle."

"Yes, Captain."

Leader of the Pacific Mage Association and Captain of Squad 1 Nozomi Ryoichi.

Lieutenant of Squad 1 Serenity Bishop.

The Next morning.

The Virtues and the members of the Pacific Mage Association prepare to leave.

The Virtues are just in clothes that a majority of black and white. With their sigils standing out.

"You guys got coats too," Marx asks.

Ella Paige has a coat that has a 9 and reds "Ultimate Defense."

Aibara Kaneda has a 10 that reads "The Mage Gravity Forgot."

"Pretty neat huh," Kaneda says.

"Uh I never asked this but since you guys are part of the Magic Association where are your lieutenants ?" June asked.

"On an undercover mission we're actually going to meet her at the Emerald Isle," Paige says.

"And mine well is busy as well," Kaneda says nervously.

"He's lying his lieutenant doesn't like him and thinks of him as a joke and left him to train somewhere," Paige says.

The virtues all grouped up talking and whispering about their teacher.

"Hey, we still keep in touch."

"He's lying," Mae says. The Virtues laugh.

"Alright periodically throughout the calendar year."

"Lie" The Virtues Laugh.

"Alright we never talked in a long time am such a loser as a Captain and a member of the Association."

The chuckles turn into nervous laughter then it settles down.

"Don't worry Mr.Kaneda you're a great teacher," Everett says.

"Yeah you got a cool ability," Marx says.

"You're a great role model," Chonsee says. "I don't know about that," Paige says.

"You are kind and caring for your students," Mae says.

"You protected us during the attack at the temple and you're quite strong," Alice says. Dillia gives a thumbs up.

"You helped me when I first became student council president," June says.

"You guys are the best students in the world" Kaneda hugs all of them together while sniffling.

"Alright everyone together, bare with me this is my first time doing it," Mae says.

"Don't worry these are the coordinates," Alice says.

"I wish you a safe trip back Lady Alice and company." Sir Lorenzo says.

"All right here goes"

Mae opens her palms and makes an opening motion downwards that creates a portal.

WARP

The sound of the wind increases. They feel weightless. Their eyes are open as they are viewing the island from above.

AHHHHHH

The group finds themselves falling onto the island.

"Why aren't we on the ground!!!" Everett Yells.

"AHHHHHH" Chonsee, Marx, and Ms. Paige yelled.

"AHAHAHAHAH" Mr. Kaneda laughs while in the air.

"I THINK WE DID SOMETHING WRONG!!" June says.

"YES, I CAN SEE THAT JUNE,!" Alice yells

"MISINPUT IT WAS A MISINPUT!!"Chonsee screams.

"I KNOW I SHOULD'VE DONE A PRACTICE RUN!!"Mae yells.

"I DONT THINK I can stop all of us"

"THINK OF SOMETHING OR ELSE We're going to die!!!" Everett yells.