Sorry for the lack in updates.
I was really busy with school :( I had a killer week last week as well.
I hope this update will make up for it.
In Prontera
Mikan happily skips away from the church in her new acolyte's uniform. She couldn't wait to show her grandpa and Hotaru her new uniform.
"Ji-chan, I'm home." Mikan exclaims loudly as she enters into the house.
"oooo, welcome home Mikan. Oh my, you've changed into your first job." Ji-Chan replied as soon as he saw Mikan in her new job uniform.
"Yup, the job test said I should be an acolyte so I went to change into an acolyte."
"Ah, well do you know what an acolyte is supposed to do?"
"Help people! I like to help people."
"Yes it's always good to help people. I've raised a good granddaughter." Ji-Chan replied as he patted Mikan on the head.
As long as she's happy, I'll be able to rest easy. Ji-Chan thought while listening to Mikan happily telling him everything that had happened during her test.
"I'm so excited. I can't wait to tell Hotaru my story."
"It's late now; you can go find Hotaru tomorrow. Now go to bed."
"Yes Ji-Chan." Mikan replied as she ran upstairs to get ready for bed. She figured the earlier she slept, the earlier she can see her beloved Hotaru tomorrow.
Sigh, it seems like she doesn't fully understand how being an adventurer works. I wonder what will happen tomorrow when she finds out. Ji-Chan thought while getting ready for bed himself.
Next morning
Mikan wakes up all by herself! After yawning, she looks out her window where the sunlight is streaming through to watch the birds singing.
Yes, today I'll go find Hotaru to show her that I'm now an acolyte. I can't wait to go train with her.
Mikan finishes getting ready and goes downstairs for breakfast.
"Ohayo, Ji-Chan" Mikan greeted as she sat down at the table for breakfast.
"Ohayo Mikan. There's a letter for you from the Church."
"Thanks Ji-Chan" Mikan replied as she munched on her toast.
A mechanical turtle comes and nudges Mikan's feet. She looks down to find the turtle with a letter in its mouth.
"Ah, this must be from Hotaru, I wonder what it is."
She quickly takes the letter from the turtle and opens it to read.
Hey Baka,
By the time you're reading this I will already be in Geffen studying as a Mage.
I figured you wouldn't remember how it works after changing into your first job so I wrote you a letter to remind you.
Since we're not changing into the same job we will be studying at different schools. I will be studying at Geffen's Magic Academy while you will be studying at Prontera's church.
Once all the initial training is done, you will be allowed to adventure off on your own to improve and get better to change into advance jobs.
I doubt you understand what I'm trying to say, so here I'll say it to you plainly for your simple mind.
I will not be seeing you until we are finished our initial training. Also, since I'll be trying to advance to my second job quickly I will be moving at a much faster pace than you can keep up. Do not try to find me while we're still in school.
Don't cry baka, you look ten times ugly when you cry.
Goodbye Mikan,
Hotaru
P.S. you still owe me money, make sure you have it the next time I see you
"WAHHHH, what's the meaning of this. Why did she send me this letter using her turtle mail and didn't tell me herself." Mikan exclaimed between sobs.
Ji-Chan pats her head "Don't worry Mikan, you'll see her again one day. You know, you're going to be really busy with your training as well. Maybe the church will pair you up with her to do some practical training when you guys are still in school so you can see her before you graduate."
Mikan stops crying and looks up at Ji-Chan, "Hontou?"
"Well it is a possibility, I can't guarantee it, but it might happen. Don't worry about it Mikan, the faster you finish your initial training the faster you can meet up with Hotaru again."
"All right, I'll work hard so I can see Hotaru faster!" Mikan exclaims wiping the tears away.
"That's my girl. Now you should probably read that letter from the church! It should be important."
"Oh yeah, heehee I forgot about that one when I saw Hotaru's letter."
Mikan grabs the letter from the church and reads it.
Congratulations for successfully changing into an Acolyte.
This letter is to provide you information for your upcoming training as an Acolyte.
The school year is divided into 4 different semesters. This is to accommodate all the different times novices graduate from their training. Each acolyte is expected to complete 2 semesters at the school before graduation and individual training.
While you're in school, you will be living at the church dorm with all the other Acolytes. The dorms are separated into girl's and boy's dorms. The girl's dorm has a house-mother, a priestess, that is there to help you while you stay at the church.
In the first semester, you will be in the classroom learning different spells, while in the second semester there will be a combination of practical training and classroom studies.
Once you pass your test after the second semester you can graduate from the school and go out on adventures on your own to perfect your skills. When you've obtained a certain level in using your skills you may return to change into your advance job.
Your first day of school will be September 1, 2008.
Base on the survey you filled out after your job changed, we have enrolled you into the classes that focus on supporting people.
Please have a look at your schedule enclosed with this letter.
Once again congratulations and we'll be seeing you shortly.
God bless,
Headmaster of the Acolyte's Academy
"Hum, so you're going to be a supporting acolyte eh" Ji-Chan said after reading the letter over Mikan's shoulder.
"Yeah I guess. What does it mean to support other people?" Mikan asks
"Well, when you go on an adventure with other people, it means you'll be helping them instead of actually fighting the monsters. You'll be in charge of healing and providing different types of support spells as necessary. They'll teach you all the spells you need to learn at school."
"Ah I see. School starts in two days. I better take a look at my schedule and pack my bags."
Schedule
Weeks 1-4
9:00- 10:00 Basic Survival Skills
10:00-11:00 Heal
11:00-12:00 Blessing
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Increase Agility
2:00-3:00 Teleport
Weeks 5-8
9:00- 10:00 Party system and your role
10:00-11:00 Divine Protection
11:00-12:00 Cure
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Ruwach
2:00-3:00 Warp Portal
Weeks 9-12
9:00- 10:00 Guild system and your role
10:00-11:00 Angelus
11:00-12:00 Aqua Benedicta
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Holy Light
2:00-3:00 Pneuma
Week 13
9:00-3:00 with lunch break at 12:00-1:00 Preparing for the real world: Learning about different places and monsters in Midgard and the bordering countries
"Wow I better start packing." Mikan said before running to her room to prepare for her training.
Ah, so good to be young. Ji-Chan thought watching Mikan prepare for school.
Next stop is the school :)
We'll be focusing primarily on Mikan.
I'll try to explain all the spells as she is learning them. But the classroom setting will fly by because the more interesting stuff is the practical training :)
EDIT
SORRY i made a booboo with the dates for a schedule...i made it a 4 month long semester and that doesn't work if the school has 4 semester for a 12 month period oops :P
changed to 3 month
next update shall be up next week hopefully
I'm working on it...i don't want to post anything that's not good so please be patient with me. Just finished midterms and getting busy with my design project