Chapter 1 - The Pawn

Hey guys, here is a quick release to start off my story. Constructive criticism is welcomed. This story will follow the canon with some changes to accommodate the Arisen and to make things fair. Now I know that in-game you can't have the armor pieces on a sorcerer, but I think that it is just a game mechanic. I don't see a reason why a sorcerer can't equip them so yea. Also, the Arisen can switch classes on the go but he cannot change classes while in combat and can only stay in a different class for about 5 hours before reverting back to a Sorcerer. He carries all of his gear, and I mean ALL OF IT, in a Rift Crystal which acts like a dimensional pocket in this story. I'll mention the Seneschal ability that he has later on when he actually uses it. Until then feel free to guess at what it is. As always, please enjoy.

Bold text - spell name/chant

Italicized - emphasis on the word

The Arisen is wearing the Philosopher's Robe, Hero Gauntlets, Hero Cuisses, Silver Hosen.

Default class of Sorcerer and has access to all Sorcerer abilities. He will stay in this class for most of the story.

Weapon is the Dragon's Wit

Tristain Academy of Magic

Louise Francoise Le Blanc de la Valliere is the third daughter of Duke Valliere, a high ranking noble in the country of Tristain. She is a second year student of the Tristain Academy of Magic and is currently facing a crisis. Today is the day of the Springtime Familiar Summoning. This day is the day in which mages summon their lifelong familiars who will faithfully serve them. It is a day when mages are officially declared to be a real mage. Of course, that is only if a mage can summon a familiar. Therein lies the problem. You see, Louise is a great mage if you only look at her accomplishments on the theoretical side of magic. In other words, she knows how to do it. But she can't actually do it. No matter how much effort she puts into casting a spell, it always ends up as an explosion. No exceptions.

Louise is currently walking towards the Vestri court where all the second year students will summon their familiars. Biting the nail of her thumb, she mumbles her thoughts, "I will summon a familiar. I will summon a familiar. I will summon a familiar. I will summon a -"

"What are you speaking to yourself about Zero?" asks Kirche. Kirche von Alhalt Zerbst is a fellow second year student. She is one of Louise's most hated enemies; not only because she takes every chance she gets to make fun of Louise but also because the Vallière and Zerbst families hate each other. Neither of them really knows why their families hate each other, something about a Zerbst stealing a Valliere away. Zero is Kirche's nickname for Louise, stemming from Louise's zero percent chance at successfully performing even the most basic of spells.

"Shut up Zerbst! I'm trying to decide between summoning a, a dragon or a manticore!"

"Oh? So sure that we will succeed are we? Let's hope that you don't end up killing your familiar with an explosion first."

"Go away! Go play with your boyfriends instead of irritating me."

"But annoying you is fun," whined Kirche.

"Grrah!" exclaimed Louise. Choosing to ignore Kirche, Louise stomps away. "I'll show her. I'll summon the best familiar out of everyone here. Then we'll see who gets the last laugh."

Vestri Court - 3 Hours Later

"Ok, has everyone summoned a familiar?" asked Professor Jean Colbert. Jean Colbert is a square class fire mage teaching at the Tristain Academy of Magic. His runic name is the Flame Snake. Despite is frail exterior, he is quite the formidable opponent when serious.

"Louise Francoise hasn't summoned a familiar yet," exclaimed Kirche. She then turned towards Louise and gave her a smug grin and a wink.

'Crap' thought Louise. Gulping down her nervousness, the pink haired girl put on a brave face and stepped forward. Under the scrutinizing gaze of her classmates, she desperately wanted to just run away. But she can't. Her pride as a mage and as a Valliere prevents her from doing so. She then steps up to the summoning circle and clears her throat. Using a voice as commanding as she can, she lifts her wand and begins to chant.

"I, Louise Francoise Le Blanc de la Valliere, in the name of the great Five Pentagon Powers, following my fate, summon a familiar. My divine, beautiful, wise and powerful servant, heed my call, I wish from the very bottom of my heart and add to my guidance and appear!"

Immediately, a loud explosion erupts in front of her.

"We shouldn't have even let her try if she was just going to blow it up," remarked one student.

"Exactly, the Zero always fails anyway," said another student.

"Could she actually be Negative One by now?" mocked one more.

"ENOUGH! All of you, be quiet! You all should know better than to mock one of your peers," exclaimed Professor Colbert.

Seeing her hopes and dreams shatter right in front of her, Louise begins to tear up. Suddenly, she hears something take a step forward from the epicenter of her explosion. She looks up and through the smoke sees the silhouette of a tall person.

As the smoke cleared up, it revealed a white haired man with hair just reaching his shoulders swept back. His slightly tanned face revealed a stony expression. The man was garbed in a baggy robe of the purest white. Down the center of the robe from the neck to the feet, many intricate shapes and symbols were written. Wrapped over the sleeves on the bicep area rested a brilliant gold band on each arm. The front side of the sleeves ended slightly behind the wrists while the hind side of the sleeves extended past the hand. Around the waist area were two golden belts. He wore gleaming silver cuisses and brown gauntlets of magnificent quality. His right hand held a remarkable staff made by two red dragons spiraling into an opening at the tip. In between the heads was a large white stone.

Shocked speechless, Louise continues to stare at the mysterious man. Her classmates, noticing the man as well, fell into a stunned silence. The first one to recover was a blue haired girl by the name of Tabitha. Snapping her book shut, she narrowed her eyes at the man; looking at him up and down to see if he was a threat or not. Everyone else was broken out of their silence.

Clearing his throat, Professor Colbert began to speak, "Well then Louise, it looks like you succeeded after all. Your familiar, although unusual, has been summoned nonetheless. Please finish the contract so that we may go back to the classroom."

"O-Ok." said a still shocked Louise. "Pentagon of the Five Elemental Powers, grant your blessings upon this creature and bind it as my familiar." With that said, Louise then walked up to the man, who had knelt on one knee as soon as Louise motioned at his direction, and pecked him on the lips. She hastily pulled back with a deep blush on her face.

The man jerked his head back with a confused look on his face. Quickly after, he went back to an impassive expression. His expression broke once more for a fraction of a second as the familiar runes etched themselves onto his right hand. The man the stood up to his full height and finally broke his silence. "You called and this person has answered. From across the Rift this person has arrived. This person shall continue to serve you as your Pawn until you no longer have a need for it Master."

Ever the curious mind, Professor Colbert practically teleported before the man. "Hmm, can you show me the runes? And what is this 'Rift' you speak of?" The white-robed man took off his right gauntlet and showed the professor the runes but spoke no further. "Interesting, I've never seen runes quite like these before. I'll have to look into these later," mumbled the professor.

"Can we go inside now? The sun is bad for my skin," complained a female student.

"Ah yes, let's go." With that all the students and the professor left. By levitation. Unable to do the same, Louise settled for walking after them. The white-robed man followed.

Louise's Room

After the success of the Springtime Familiar Summoning, all classes resumed. Louise ordered her familiar to wait for her outside the classroom. After classes, Louise and her familiar had forgone their dinner and immediately headed for her dorm. Once there, Louise ordered her familiar to introduce himself.

"This person is your Pawn. This person will serve you until you no longer have a need for it."

"Stop calling yourself 'this person'. It is annoying! I meant what is your name familiar."

"This person was once known as Knight of the Hunt, Arisen Mikhail Ecto Serolius."

"I said stop calling yourself 'this person' alre- wait, Knight?! You're a noble?! I should've known! No peasant can afford those extravagant clothing. Oh no... Did I just inadvertently kidnap a noble, a knight?! Oh no. Oh no no no. This is not good, not good at all. What if it upsets your king? What if your king wants compensation? What if this causes a war? What if mother finds out?!"

"Master, please calm down. This person is no longer a Knight of the Hunt," assured Mikhail. "And my old king no longer... requires this person's services. He has since relieved me of my duties. And this person is no longer a noble, simply your Pawn to use as you see fit."

"So you're a fallen noble?" squeaked Louise. With a nod of his head, Louise let a out a huge sigh, "Thank Brimir. I won't be the person who brought war to Tristain's doorstep. Mikhail, right?"

"Yes, master."

"What is your affinity?"

"This person is sorry, but what does master mean by 'affinity'?"

"Ugh. What kind of mage are you if you don't even know what I meant. Were you truly a knight?"

"Do you mean what elements this person can cast?" asked Mikhail. "This person can cast the standard fire, lightning, ice, earth, wind, holy, and dark elements as well as other non-elemental magics. Does this please your inquiry master?"

Louise was speechless. Not only did the person in front of her just nonchalantly admit that he was a square class mage but also that he can cast holy, dark, and non-elemental magics. Unbelievable. Her familiar was powerful, but he just had to be a heretic. Her night could not get any worse.

"This person can also switch classes to suit your needs master."

Classes? Louise could not understand what he was talking about so she chose the easiest response: "Good night Mikhail, we'll continue this tomorrow. Sleep on that hay pile over there. Oh and I order you to stop referring to yourself as 'this person' just use 'I' or 'me' like normal people ok?"

"Alright master. Thi- I will rest here until tomorrow. Good night master."

"Wake me up at dawn."

"Alright master."

And so, Louise's first day as the master of a Pawn came to an end.