Ace cleared the test and is now an official member of the guild.. but as far as the story goes... Ace kept on getting involve in lots of dangerous situations...

***

Ace is looking at the coast, thinking very deeply.

Julie walks towards Ace to see if what he's doing.

Julie: What are you doing Ace? Why the long face?

Ace: It's nothing... it's just that I can't believe I lost in just 5 seconds yesterday..

Julie: *sigh* Don't let my old man get to your head. He's just concern about everyone in the guild.

Ace: I see...

All of the sudden...

Juniper: Hey, you two.

Ace and Julie was startled.

Ace(chibi): What's the big idea startling us like that!!

Juniper: It's time for us to go. Our mission here is done.

Ace and the others went on the ship, and was finally departing back home.

***

During the trip back home, Ace decided that he want to be even stronger than before.

Hansel: Yo Ace. Can I ask you something?

Ace: What is it, Hansel?

Hansel: About the fire that burst out of your wound.

Ace: ....

Hansel: It's ok if you don't wanna talk about it.

Ace: To be honest, that fire was the same as last time... that burning sensation running through my veins.... It's the same fire that I felt during the experiment....

Hansel: Sorry if I asked about it.

Ace: Nah, it's alright..

Hansel: That being said... I guess you're not a magic item user huh.

Ace: I guess, you're right...

As the two were talking, Julie was hiding in the corner, worried about Ace.

Juniper: You're worried about him, aren't you?...

Julie was surprised.

Julie: Umm... I guess you're right.. it's just that--

Juniper: You're in love, aren't you?

Julie(chibi): *blush* W-Why would I be?!

Juniper: I'm just messin' with you. Get some rest, we'll arrive there in the morning.

Juniper walks away, heading towards the upper deck.

***
The next day...

They finally got back at the guild safe and sound.

Zaldo suddenly gives a salute as they enter the guild.

Zaldo: Welcome back, Master!

Juniper: I'm back.

Ace: For you readers that forgot about Zaldo, he is basically the third strongest mage in our guild. And is always beside the guild master to protect her. But, before we departed to the island, he was asked to look after the guild until our return.

***
Juniper: Did anything happened when we were gone?

Zaldo: So far, nothing has happened.

Juniper: I see...

***

Ace: Tch. My suit's all ripped.

Julie suddenly pops out of nowhere near Ace.

Julie: Hey Ace. If you'd like, I'll accompany you on buying new clothes.

Ace: Really? Thanks, I appreciate it.

Juniper overheard what the two of them are talking about.

Juniper: Hey, Julie. Come here for a sec.

Julie: Okay.

Ace: I'll wait for you outside then..

Ace heads on outside of the guild.

***
Julie: What is it?

Juniper(chibi): Making the first move, I see.

Julie: W-What are you talking about! I'm just accompanying him on buying new clothes!

Juniper: Are you sure? Because to me, I think it looks more like a "date".

Julie: Stop it!

Juniper: Hahahaha, I'm just messing with ya. Go on and have fun.

Julie: O-Okay. See you then.

Julie head on outside of the guild where Ace is waiting.

The two head on towards the town.

Juniper: Youth this days...

To be continued...