Chapter 13: Star Clover City Adventures

The next morning, Silva woke her friends early to get some training for tonight’s challenge.

“Silva why did you wake us up early just so you can prove something to an old lover/ rival,” Lisa complains, as she yawns.

“First of all, he was not my lover and second Julius is someone who you do not want to mess with. He is strong, but he does not like showing it,” Silva explains, trying to motivate her friends.

“Let’s get this over with,” Lisa said, still exhausted.

“Yeah, you just want to go shopping as always. Besides, I am dying to test out this new archery set Rufus just bought for me, so this is a bit fun,” Silva said, annoyed. “Care to practice with me Rufus?”

“Ok, sure, but can you do this? I mean the shot you pulled last time was lucky,” Rufus said a bit scared.

“I will be fine, now hand it over,” Silva said, grabbing her set from Rufus.

“Ok, since you know this trail is not easy, I suggest we train together as a team,” Silva said kindly, sending out the first blow.

“How do we pick the teams?” Lisa asks

“I will leave that up to you guys. Rufus you are with me,” Silva orders.

Silva and the others scatter around the temple plaza to train hoping they will understand each other's magical abilities. Since Silva is not the type to use magic, she formed a team with Rufus which accepted her condition.

“Alright guys, keep it up, we are almost done,” Silva shouted.

“Oh, come on Silva, you haven’t done anything. You are just standing there missing your targets,” Lisa shouted.

“Are you sure about that?” Silva said, snapping her fingers revealing her trap.

A magical net appeared, trapping her friends making her the winner of the game.

“Silva, get us out of here,” Lisa shouted.

“Well, if you figured out my trap like Terrance did, then you wouldn’t be in this situation,” Silva pointed out.

“Get us out of here,” Lisa shouted again.

“Alright, as you wish,” Silva said, snapping her fingers again, letting her friends go.

“Thank you I am out of here,” Lisa said walking away.

“We better go too, Rufus. Terrance, can you take Simon with you? Rufus and I have something to take care of and it cannot wait,” Silva suggested.

“Yes, of course, so what about Seth and Rajah?” Terrance asked.

“They are coming with us, see you later tonight,” Silva said, walking away with Rufus.

Rufus, Silva, Rajah, and Seth’s Adventure at the Guild Office

Rufus and the gang are making their way to the Guild Office and notices so many different guild members are here.

“Hey, isn't it strange to see all these different guilds here?” Silva asked.

“Maybe they heard about the challenge we are having here tonight and watch the great Silva make a comeback or they are just passing through,” Rufus points out.

“Or maybe that idiot Julius spread the word on our challenge and all of these guilds came to watch and place some bets,” Silva said, pissed off.

“Yeah, that could be it my lady, but for now we should ignore it and take care of your registration renewal,” Seth pointed out.

“Yeah, I guess, so let’s go,” Silva said, taking Seth’s advice.

The gang continue walking through the city arriving at the Guild Office. Silva seemed impressed by how beautiful the building was. They quickly went inside avoiding glaring eyes and headed over to the front desk.

“Hello and welcome to the Star Clover City’s Guild Office. My name is Franz, how can I help you?” Franz said introducing himself.

“Yes, hello Franz, I would like to renew my id to rejoin the Guild League. My name is Silva of the Desert and I am part of the Red Phoenix Flower Guild,” Silva said introducing herself.

“My, the legendary Silva of the Desert gracing us with her presence after so long. Of course I can help you, please present your id. I will speak to your Guild Master and the Guild King for their final approval,” Franz said excitedly.

“Thank you Franz,” Silva said kindly.

“That was easier than I thought, I guess your reputation does come in handy,” Rufus pointed out.

“It does come in handy when you are a legend,” Silva points out.

“Yeah, yeah, you are a legend,” Rufus teased.

In the back room, Franz contacted Silva’s guild master and the guild king to discuss Silva’s situation.

“So, the great Silva of the Desert has returned. I guess I have no choice but to reinstate her. I approve,” the Guild King said.

“Oh, my little Sil is back, I cannot wait to see her again, I approve too. Also, can you give this letter to her, thanks,” Silva’s guild master said kindly.

“Alright, thank you gentlemen, I will see Silva get the good news,” Franz said before leaving the backroom.

A few minutes later, Franz returned with some good news.

“Alright, Silva you are all set and welcome back to the Guild League. Also, your Guild Master sent you this letter,” Franz said kindly.

“Thank you for everything,” Silva said, taking the letter.

“It was my pleasure, see you next time,” Franz said kindly.

Silva and Rufus soon left the Guild Office and she began reading the letter, but it disgusted her.

“Silva, are you ok? What did the letter say?” Rufus asks concern.

“You do not want to know. Let’s get something to eat. I need to forget what I just read in the letter,” Silva said, still disgusted.

“Yeah, sure,” Rufus said, agreeing.

Lisa’s Shopping Trip

Lisa was having the time of her life shopping with a bunch of guys carrying her bags.

“Lisa, are you done yet?” Simon asks, sounding tired.

“No, so keep on walking,” Lisa said, continuing walking on ahead.

“Lisa, are you sure you need all of this?” Terrance asks, also sounding tired.

“Yes, we do need all of this, so shut up and keep walking,” Lisa said, being kind.

“I never thought Lisa could be as scary as Silva when she is angry,” Terrance remarks, afraid, as he continues walking.

“Well, they are best friends after all,” Simon said, trying to walk.

Lisa continued to shop until she got a call from Silva to meet at an open air restaurant, so she decided to head there since she was getting hungry after all.

“Change of plans we are heading over to where Silva is,” Lisa orders.

“Finally,” Seth said out of pity. Lisa and the others arrive at the restaurant and begin to order while talking about their day.

“Wow, you sure did a number on those guys,” Silva said observing the guys passing out.

“It sure was fun bossing around a couple of guys,” Lisa said with a smile.

“Yeah, it sure is,” Silva agreed.

“So, how did it go in the Guild office?” Terrance asked to change the subject.

“It went fine, I am reinstated back into the Red Phoenix Flower Guild,” Silva announces.

“That is great. Welcome back, are you going to tell ....”

“No, I want it to be a surprise,” Silva said.

“Alright,” Lisa mentions. “So, what else happened? I feel like I am missing something in this conversation."

“I got a letter from the Master and I do not want to remember what it said,” Silva said, annoyed.

“Always like the Master sending you dirty letters,” Lisa mentions.

“We know.” The others knew what she meant.

“Changing subjects. Why are there so many guild members here?” Terrance asked, confused.

“Julius never learns to keep his mouth shut,” Silva says, annoyed.

“What do you mean?” Seth asks.

“He told every guild member within hearing distance about our challenge, so they came here to watch him win, but sadly he is going to lose to me,” Silva said, sounding a bit more confident.

“So, what is the big deal with these trails, I mean I did take one a long time ago, but Silva you have the most experience with them?” Rufus asked, wanting to know more.

“Well, the trails are not as easy as you think. These trials test your skills in many different areas and the arenas are always different. Pretty much you do not know what you are doing until you figure out where you are. I only managed to pass the trails with luck and a lot of skills,” Silva explained.

“You sure went through a lot and it sure is great you know so much,” Seth said kindly.

“It must have been hard when you did not use magic to complete these trails,” Terrance pointed out.

“Yes, well, magic tools do come in handy and if you are great at solving puzzles, then they are a piece of cake,” Silva replies.

“That sure took some skills and a lot of guts to risk your life without the use of magic,” Terrance admits.

“Yes, it is true, but I did it and that is how I became a legend,”Silva declared proudly.

“I thought you became a legend in the desert mission,” Rufus mentioned.

“Yeah true, anyways, we better get back,” Silva said, getting up from the chair.

“Yeah, sure, it is almost nightfall and we better go,” Rajah said kindly.

An hour later, they arrive back to the temple where Julius was waiting for them.

“I guess it is true your fans do follow you everywhere,” Silva mocks.

“Yes, they do, it seems they think that I will win the trials,” Julius declares.

“We will see about that,” Silva said, rolling her eyes.

“What did you say?” a familiar voice asked.

The crowd looked over to where the voice was at and it was none other than Scout.

“My Scout, you sure have grown. And still Julius’s sidekick,” Silva teases.

“Yes, but I am no longer a sidekick. I am Julius’s right hand man now,” Scout admits.

“Right, this is going to be interesting,” Silva whispers. “Julius, how about we make a beat to spice things up a little bit.”

“Interesting. I never thought of you as a gambler. What do you have in mind?”

“If my team loses, we will give you all of our valuables and we will be your slaves for an entire year,” Silva begins.

“Hum, I am liking it, Silva of the Desert all to myself. Now what if we lose,” Julius says, sounding interested.

“It is the same deal as us, but this time you will have to lose your fan club and commit to being my slave for life,” Silva remarks.

“Ok, sure, I think I can do that, deal accepted,” Julius says, shaking her hand.

“Right, has everyone that is going to take the trail already here,” Aria asks.

“Yes,” everyone agrees.

“Very well, I will open the door to the trails and I wish you the best of luck,” Aria announces.

Silva’s and Julius' team made their way to the temple door following Aria’s lead. Aria touches a few tiles on the wall and opens the door. Each team enters at their own pace, hoping to win these trials and declare themselves the winners.