Mana Academy

[Chaotic Symphony]

The Mana Academy. Where aspiring alchemists go to learn about the nature of mana and the creation of alchemy. From one's view, it seems pretty normal, no? A school of learning. The theory isn't enough and therefore students, during their spare times are allowed to go on a 'hunt'. A hunt to search for resources for thwir recipes, formulae and such.

Alchemy is divided into three different branches.
Elemental alchemy which delves into the theory of Mana and Mana creatures.
Item Creation is as the name implies. The 'fusion' of two or more items to create a whole new product. (An example would be a pair of rotten boots along with a phoenix feather which in theory cpuld turn into a pair of wnged boots.)
While the last branch has yet to be named which is the creation of weapons. Although similiar, it is much more advanced due to the materials needed and the rest must be taken into consideration such as the form, the abilities, the shape and the other factors.

For the past thousand or so years, Mana Academy had gone through several changes for the best and for the worst. The Academy holds plenty of secrets, large, small, you name it. There is one secret though that constantly haunts the school which has been kept safe from the students but this year is where Hell breaks loose.

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"Sigh...Remind me again why we're here, Mirra..."

"Mou...You need to lighten up, Chishio-kun! You've been bust the past few weeks. If you weren't training, you were out there thinking of a new alchemy recipe, if not that, you'd be somewhere torturing some monster. We don't spend enough time together!"

Chishio sighed to himself to what must be the umpteenth time that day. This was the usual routine for him. Train, create new recipe, fight some monster and get berated by Mirra for not spending time with her which is why we find the two under a tree just simply hanging out while listening to some music from Chishio's headset.

Mirra hmphe'd to herself before sitting behind Chishio and started to massage his shoulders. "You're a brat, you know that?"

Chishio chuckled, more to himself than to Mirra before relishing her touch. God...he really needed a change of pace...

[Rikken Omnious]

Leazan walked towards the tree where Chishio was laying down. He obviously was getting annoyed by his mana's presence as shortly after he sat down, he said. "Your a brat, you know that?"

Zekial hung from a tree behind Leazan with one arm. "Hey Leazan. I was wondering when you were going to introduce me to the ladies." As Zekial combed back his hair with the palm of his hand. Leazan raised a hand in a "Stop before you go too far" motion. He walked over to Chishio. "Hey Chishio. I was wondering if you managed to work out that therom that the professor set us for homework? I haven't even started yet but whatever." He climbed into the tree above Chishio and relaxed on the branch.
Zekial had already ventured down to the river to look in the water, no doubt amusing himself with the fish. Who didn't tell him to behave himself.

"That therom is easy, all you have to do is add one point to the number of points in the circle and draw a square instead of a triangle," said Zekial. "Simple. Just a basic equation. Wait to you get to the more complicated stuff." There was no deneying that Zekial knew what he was talking about. Even though he acted something like a lunatic.

Leazan moved the Saxaphone to his lips and began playing. He was bored. This would help him relax. It was something quite lyrical and soothing. Like a lullaby. Zekial began swaying as though entraced. Like a cobra entranced by a snake charmer.

[Chaotic Symphony]

Chishio moaned to himself while he managed to give a small nod before Mirra answered for him.

"Mmhmmm...Chishio-kun finished his a few nights." She continued to massage Chishio when the sounds of a saxophone evaded their thoughts. They turned to see Leazan playing said instrument before they shrugged it off and decided to let themselves be sucked into the melody.

It was rare...very rare for the students of the academy to get free time due to the amount of work given. Might as well take advantage of the situation...

[Rikken Omnious]

"Hey Chishio, What do you say to a sparring battle? Alchemy of course. To refresh our senses." Said Leazan as he stopped playing suddenly. "I need to brush up a bit. I got a bit rusty over the summer break." He said dropping from the tree and standing in front of Chishio. Zekial drew his attention from the scattering fish in front of him. He was now looking at Leazan with something that could be compared to a dog pricking up it's ears to a sudden sound. He could believe his ears. Leazan actually wanted to do something productive. "Of course I don't think we want the battle to be too strenuious. We all want to still be alive afterwards." He joked.

Leazan stepped back and took a stance he often readily assumed when battling something unknown to him. This was quite true of Chishio. He was unknown to him. Chishio never revealled much of his past to others.He was looking forward to this. "Hey as least this way we'll be entertained." Said Leazan, He had one foot in front fully extended sideways with his back leg bent slightly, an open palm facing Chishio in a claw shape with the other arm pulled back and closed in a fist. "Come on lets go." He said.

[Devil Saiyan]

Kurisu had just gotten out of class and wore a smirk on his face. "No homework toniiiiiiight," he sang. "Hey, wait a minute, ya'll are training and you didn't tell me? I've got so much energy right now. I need somethin' to do."

[Xugoh]

Admist all the trees deep within the green forest a boy scavaged for roots, herbs and other things. His hands already covered in blisters, his face covered in dirt, his pants were full of mud. His bag was already bursting with it's content, it seemed the weight would make the bottom fall off and drop everything he gathered so far. Once he had everything he needed to re-stock his shelves he ould go back to campus and get to work.

Hukiusho heard a nervous rustle from the bushes behind him and he imidiatly jumped to evade an attack from a very unhappy pixie. Although small she could pack a punch, he jumped out of her way time and time again as gusts of wind were shot from her tiny little hands. The fight didn't take long after a few seconds he had her running away i fear. In his mind soon there wouln't be a creature in that forest willing to stand in his way. Dispite being terribly wrong he returned to his task that was nearly complete. He then carefuly picked up the bag so it wouldn't burst and headed back to the dorm.

[Blackest Night]

“Illyana, will you please tell me why we’re here?”

“Because the fresh air is good for you. It will get that nasty smoke out of your lungs.”

Ironically enough, as she said this, Alexander took a long drag on his cigarette before removing it from his mouth to speak.

“So you bring me to a forest. Lovely.”

Illyana did not bother to respond. She knew very well that continuing an argument with Alexander would only result in her somehow losing. Alexander was a very difficult man to contend with, most noticeably so whenever someone attempted to contradict him. She simply continued to lead him through the forest, ignoring the various creatures that so calmly strode around them. Alexander watched a squirrel gather nuts, wondered how they tasted, and decided that it would be best not to try them. It was a hot day, even beneath the tree canopy, and Alexander had worn simply jeans and a black tank top to keep as cool as possible. A silver necklace dangled and thumped quietly against his chest as he walked, and his earrings shone every now and then in the spots of sunlight.

“Will you at least tell me where we’re going?”

“You’ll see.”

His questions were answered when they reached the end of the forest.

Mana Academy.

“Oh come on!”

Illyana cast him a cursory glance, a grin hidden behind it. She said nothing, allowing Alexander to vent.

“Come on! I haven’t been here in years! I swear to god, Illyana, I will fuc-“

“Watch your language. And you’re not leaving before you attend at least one class.”

“Why?”

“Because I said so and it’s for the best.”

Alexander did nothing but stare at her. Surely, she didn’t expect that to be a good enough reason.

“I’ll look the other way the next time you steal cigarettes.”

“Fine.”

[Chaotic Symphony]

Chishio made an attempt to stand up but was roughly pulled down by Mirra who bit his neck leaving a small red mark. "No! You promised me that you'd spend the day with me and that's what you'll do whether I have a say or not, Chishio!"

Mirra stood up still clutching onto Chishio's tie. "Sorry, Leazan. He'll have to take a raincheck on that spar. Maybe next time..." Mirra tugged the tie and led Chishio away for god knows what.

Mana and Host relationships varied in society but some would take it so far to even marry them. This practice was particularly looked down upon but could not do anything since the Mana, in a way, belonged to his/her host. Chishio sighed to himself. He just hoped no one would notice the red marks the next day. Mirra, was happily humming a tune to herself while muttering different parts of the anatomy in which she could leave a mark on.

[Devil Saiyan]

Kurisu sighed......"Mirra, you're scaring me....." He looked around. He spotted a man in a heated argument walking towards the school building. "Ey, Chishio, you know that guy?"

[Devil Saiyan]

(eh, nobody's posting. Blackest Night, you just keep doin' what you're doin, cuz remember, our characters are like hundreds of meters away. Kurisu just happened to see Alexander out of the corner of his eye).
Kurisu looked around him. He felt like he needed to head home, but Kentaro had wanted to meet up with him at the research department. Kurisu was really not in the mood for reading ancient texts, but he wanted to avoid another boring lecture, so he decided to head back into the building.