Taupe started her training with Evy. The first week was rough for the both of them. Evy wasn't great at explaining her techniques and Taupe wasn't the best student either. Taupe started to question Evy on everything. Evy was getting annoyed that Taupe wasn’t getting the lessons down on the first try, giving her a hard time every chance. After weeks of training they start to form a bond of teacher and student. Evy went on to explain things more clearly to Taupe and go into depths of all the elements in the world. She open up a bit about herself talking a little about her past, and allowing Taupe to see her face that is always covered by her hood. While Taupe tidy up the house, plant a garden of edible fruits and vegetables, and practicing what she learned when Evy wasn't watching her. Weeks turned into months and months turned into years. Taupe is now 20 and Evy was going to head off into town to pick up some ingredients to bake Taupe her favorite type of cake, strawberry cheese cake. While she is gone Taupe is in charge of watching over the cottage. Evy left wearing her signature hooded cloak that was as dark as the night and Taupe wearing a plain normal dress with a belt was sitting outside. A few hours passed by and Taupe knew it was still going to be a while before came back. So she decide to cast some spells and practice her staff attacks. As Taupe practiced her spells she saw someone in a long black coat and a wide hat. By the look of the face, it was a male that stood taller than Taupe by a few more feet. Taupe is roughly five feet seven inches, the stranger had to be near five feet and eleven inches. "HEY YOU FREEZE!" Taupe shouted. "How did you manage to get here?" Taupe asked reaching for her staff. The stranger replied" Easy I was just passing thru. I think that's not really the answer you wanted.  A mirage spell cast in this swamp and I seemingly was getting turned around. I then used a spell that break the illusion for me and decided to check what is in the center. I'm sorry if I startled you".  "The fact that you say you cast a simple spell to get here is a lie. My teacher casted this spell to ward off intruders. No average mage could enter this area" Taupe stated. "Heh, quite right you are there. I am looking for someone actually. I'll ask my question and then be on my way. Have you seen or heard about a strong witch named Evy? The Stranger asked. Taupe got out of her chair and is now standing facing the stranger. " I didn't quite catch your name before, what was it again?" Taupe asked "I see that you might actually know something. Alright my name is Fallen Savior. Now can you answer my question? Fallen Savior asked. "I don't think I should, It would be best if you leave now for your own safety" Taupe commanded. "I don't mean to upset you, I am just asking a simple question so I can find Evy and make her pay for the crimes she has committed" Fallen Savior said. "What crimes are you talking about?" Taupe ask clearly curious to what Fallen Savior has to say now. "Well there are multiple accounts of homicide of other magic users, attempted homicide, practice of forbidden magic, sacrificing citizens, slaughtering of towns, even killing a council member of Overseers that keep the peace between all the races" Fallen Savior said. "That can't be true, you must be lying. You need to leave now or else!" Taupe said angrily. "The rumors were true then she is hiding here and took a new apprentice on. Normally she isn't one to teach so you must be special to her. I think it's best if you don't pick a fight with me young lady. I was one of those attempted homicides, I will bring Evy in and she will pay for her crimes" Fallen Savior stated. Taupe let her feelings get the better of her and shoot out a ball of fire at Fallen Savior. Without even flinching he does a circle motion with his hands and block the fireball reducing it to nothing. "I can have you on trial for attacking a member of the Magic Council. It's best if you stop this foolishness now" Fallen Savior warned Taupe. Taupe wasn't about to give up yet, she cast another fireball then conjure up a strong wind to blow against her opponent. Lastly she follows up with a chuck of rock from the ground beneath her and flings it at him. Fallen Savior cast a barrier around himself and stood his ground. The fireball hits and burst into flames but only sets the ground around him on fire. The wind fuels the flames but still Fallen Savior stands still unhurt from the attacks. The rock smashes forcing him to step back a step but is still standing. "Nice I see you learn some basics, but there is more to learn. This fire is a problem you shouldn't use it whenever you like. No doubt Evy is your teacher. Self control when using magic is one of the fundamentals to magic and you are lacking it." Fallen Savior scold Taupe. Fallen Savior does a sweeping motion with his hands again creating water and putting out the fire. He starts to walk closer to Taupe and every spell she tries, Fallen Savior cancels it out until in close range where Taupe uses her staff.

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Taupe tries as hard as she can to hit him but he blocks every hit, even pushes against the staff knocking her off balance and falls to the ground. Finally when Taupe is knock to the ground, she drops her staff by accident. Fallen Savior forms a circle with his two hands and start to slowly make the circle smaller. Taupe can feel she is being restricted against her will making it impossible to move. "I don't want this to continue, you will only be hurting yourself. I could reflect your spells back at you thus you would be killing yourself. This isn't a game Taupe. I have been watching thru the mirage for a while now. I been waiting for Evy to leave to say this to you. Get away from her. Evy never took a student before and what's worse is she killed her own teacher. This was mainly a scouting missions today, but I wanted to take the risk to warn you. I can sense she booby trap that cottage for a stranger like me and honestly I don't know if I can take Evy on by myself. One day she will be weaken and then I and my group will capture her, but today isn't that day. She has ways of disappearing from us who hunt other mages or witches that kill. Just heed my words Taupe and don't mention my name to Evy. If you do leave here, head east till you come up against a big hollow tree then head northeast to the town of Tera. You can get directions from there on how to get to the Grand Academy for magic users so we may meet again" Fallen Savior said breaking the grip on the restriction spell and walking east till he was out of sight. Taupe stood up and thought about all he had to say. What reason does this stranger have to lie  to her about Evy? What has Evy really done before she met Taupe? Questions she doesn't have the answers to, but should she listen and leave now or stay there and wait for Evy to return. Taupe continues to ponder this as she sits back down on the chair. she was on outside while the wind gently blows thru the air.