Bboyz: Ok, umm……… here my second chapter. I didn't notice that I forgot to type the disclaimers on the first chapter. Anyway, I also changed a little bit of Drew's appearance so keep up to date with this.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Ragnarok Online and most of the character (human) are of my imagination.

Chapter 2: What Lies Ahead

- Northern Regions of Rune-Migrad -

In the north part of Rune-Migrad was Juno. The capital of Schubaltzwald Republic.
Located in the air above Elmeth Plateau, Juno is a floating city with three islands – the glorious island Solomon, island of intelligence Sonotora, island of prosperity Mineta. The Heart of Ymir is what allows this land to exist. Many come to research the strange powers and ancient civilization. Juno is called the City of the Wise One for this reason.
Juno is located above the Elmeth Plateau, which is north of Al De Baran.

Being called the 'City of the Wise One', most of the books that have ever been made were kept there. Juno was also where magicians have to go to change their professions and become sages. Juno was also home to one of the most important group of people in Rune-Migrad, 'The Circle of Sages'. They are master sages, trained to master the ancient powers of the sages. Whatever happened, happens and is going to happen has been and memorized by all these sages.

Today, 'The Circle of Sages' held a meeting in Sage Castle. The meeting started as the Head Sage of the group stood up and greeted them.

"As many of you might have already known, there's a huge aura that we can sense recently. From the aura, we could tell that something is going to happen maybe under a decade from now that will effect the whole kingdom", he said. Another sage, an older looking sage who was sitting next to the Head Sage stood up and cleared his throat, "Yes adviser, I think you should better explain what you're sensing………"

"Thank you. As our Head Sage has said before, this aura that we are sensing is no ordinary aura. It will shatter the balance of the kingdom. This we don't really have to worry about since most cities have their elite forces to deal with this. This aura will only cause a minor unbalance force spreading throughout our kingdom". Some of the younger sages sighed but the older ones looked more serious. They knew the adviser well enough and he would rarely speak unless it is very important.

"This is only the good side to what we are sensing. If my calculations and research over the past few years are correctly carried out, I can say that this minor disturbance won't affect us too much but there is a bigger and more dangerous problem on its way". He paused and budged to one side to let the sages view what was behind him. In a protective glass compartment lays an ancient book. All the members of the circle gasped in horror.

"As most of us have learnt through our training that the book 'Unbalanced Darkness' wouldn't bring any good to human kind……… We alone cannot convince the whole kingdom of the danger that lies ahead. The circle's high members will travel to Geffen to discuss this matter with the Elders while the rest may research on this strange phenomenon".

Suddenly, a professor walked into the castle's room and joined the meeting. There weren't many professors around since it took a lot of work, dedication and high mental abilities to master the training of a professor. The sages stood up to show their respect.

"I sensed that you have heard every single detail of our meeting………" said the advisor to the professor. The professor nodded.

"It won't be long till the first wave of terror starts. We should hurry and warn the Elders about this", the professor said. All the sages nodded.

- Novice Registration and Training Centre – Rune Migrad -

The blue light that enveloped us from before faded as we walked into what looked like an ancient building of some sort. The bricks were browning colour and the room was lit with huge torches. We all gaped at the sight which was a whole lot different from Lutie.

"Where the heck are we?" Drew asked, astonished by the building. We all looked towards Lee who sighed.

"To tell you the truth, I don't know where exactly this is but I do have a hunch that this is probably the castle where we have to register officially to become a novice", Lee explained as he examined the scene around us. I've got to hand it to him for his observation skills because I think he is right.

Soon, we all ventured through the insides of the ancient castle. After a few minutes of travelling in and out of rooms, through corridors and halls we finally came to a few counters. We all came up close to the man behind the counter and he blinked at the sight of us.

"Welcome to the Novice Registration and Training Centre. How may I help you?" Well, he seems nice……… first impressions do have its effects you know. I wanted to speak but didn't really know what to say. This also happened to Kyle and Drew was speechless.

"Umm……… Hi, we're here to register to become novices", Lee explained. Kyle, Drew and I nodded in unison. The man smiled as he pressed a button on the top of his table. Suddenly, a holographic screen came into view in front of him.

"Well then, tell me your names and same basic info of yourself.

Name: Ray Wong

Features: Blue hair, Grey eyes and light brown toned skin.

Hometown: Lutie

Name: Kyle Heavensent

Features: Brown hair, Hazel brown eyes and light toned skin.

Hometown: Lutie

Name: Drew Akiyama

Features: Green hair, Blue eyes and light toned skin.

Hometown: Lutie

Name: Lee Starling

Features: Blond hair, Brown eyes and light brown toned skin.

Hometown: Lutie

"Well now, I see that you all come from Lutie. I wish I can go there and see the snow……… but with this work I'll just have to wait", the man sighed. He entered all of our information and then he looked at us with a smile.

"Well then, let's get started. First of all, you can answer a short test of Rune-Migrad's general knowledge straight away or you can ask around for more information", the man gave us a choice. It would really be easy to take the test because we've studied a lot about Rune-Migrad since we started school.

"We'll take the test right away sir", I answered without hesitation. The other nodded, agreeing with my choice. A holographic screen appeared in front of each an every one of us and we started the test. As predicted, every one of us passed with flying colours. The man congratulated us on our result and led us to a doorway.

"This is your next test, or you might call it training. This part is where we test your physical strength and so one. Before I forget, here's some item since you passed your test brilliantly. The gateway to the next hall will open once we've seen that you're ready for the outside world", he explained as he led us into a clearing with lots of little monsters. The door closed behind us.

The clearing were filled with porings, fabres, chonchons and pickys. I wasn't too fond of killing cute innocent creatures but it was a job that had to be done. We all slashed our way through most of the monsters, sometimes alone and sometimes in a group. The others were quite quick at killing those monsters as well as I was so I was wandering when the door to the other hall would open? We crossed a bridge to get across a small trickling river and got to the other side. We ventured through the clearing and then stopped to take a rest. Soon after, we started walking, searching for the exit. The gate came into view and we all rushed for it.

"Congratulations. You've succeeded successfully with the physical combat training and strength evaluation. Now, this is the last part of the novice training. You will be given information on the jobs that you can change into once you've enough experience", the man greeted us as we made our way into the hall. We all nodded and followed his instructions.

After a briefing on the job classes, we went to the final counter. The briefing wasn't too interesting since we've already learnt about the job classes since we started school and we've already got a mind set on what we wanted to be. At the final counter, again we were met with the same man. He handed each of us a wrapped box.

"Well than, I guess this is goodbye from me and the rest of the novice training crew. It has been a really great pleasure to guide you through the training. These are gifts from the training centre that might help you along your adventure", he explained. We all thanked him after finding out that we have new knifes and groceries.

"Ok then, where should I transport each of you? We'll transport you near to the town that specializes in the job class you choose. So, where should I send you?" he asked. I scratched my head, wandering what to do. Drew and Kyle were also clueless on what to do. Lee on the other hand was thinking hard.

"Sir, umm……… we planned to train together but we all want to choose different jobs. Can you send us somewhere where we can train together? We'll travel by ourselves when the time comes for our job changes", Lee said. I nodded at the man and he started to think hard.

"Well, the truth is that we have never done this before……… but it's not impossible since we can transport you anywhere we want to………" the man said, "Well then, I guess I'll just send you to the fields around Prontera since it'll be safer there". He then pressed a button on the counter and a warp portal materialized in front of us.

"Good luck and keep safe", the man said as we made our way into the warp portal. As the portal closes, the man sighed and scanned through our details.

"Hmm……… Wong……… I think I've heard of that name before. It reminds me of……… Oh, Wong's one of the great alchemist families but that kid didn't really look like he was interested in the world of business unlike he friend. And Heavensent……… well known for their intelligence and kind heart. Next is Akiyama, the family of well known blacksmith and Starling, a well known wizarding family. Wow, these kids have a really bright future ahead of them………" The man then left the counter and replacing his lace was a woman instructor for the Novice Training Centre. There wasn't anyone registering at the moment so she looked at the names of brand new registered novices.

"Wong, Heavensent, Akiyama and Starling……… I think I've read these names from a book before……… something about ancient warriors and saviours……… I wander if they are related?"

- Glast Heim Castle – Glast Heim -

A woman sat on a huge chair in a huge unlit room. Her face was in shadows and her priest costume seems darker that it should have been. Her blue hair was hanging of her shoulders. She suddenly laughed evilly and smirked. A shadowed creature suddenly appeared behind her.

"It won't be long now………" she whispered and the shadowed figure smiled with and horrifying smile known to mankind. The woman then stood up. Blue and green auras flew out of her body, spreading throughout the room. Smaller shadowed figures appeared out of the castle floor and looked at the woman.

"It won't be long now………" she said hysterically and both she and the shadowed figure behind her laughed evilly.

Bboyz: Thank you Tom Valor for reviewing! You're my first reviewer! Yippee! When are you going to update 'Scarred Silver'? Well anyway, thanks for anyone who have read these two chapters to my story and I hope that you'll review them as well! Thanks in advance………