"Some lessons need to be learned the hard way..." I walked out and met Xander and Andre outside a weapons store. "Ahh, I wish I could use a sword..." I stated up into the window of the shop, a beautifully crafted shortsword staring back. Suddenly, an idea popped into my head. "Of course!!!" I quickly ran off to a small magic academy on the east side of the town. I ran up to the instructor. "Hello, sir. I was wondering if I could take the test to be an Advanced Red Mage." The instructor looked at me, astonished. "It is a treacherous course, young one. Are you sure?" "I'm positive. Give me a black magic tome and I'll study for 5 minutes!"
Five minutes later the test began. "Seeing as how you ate already an advanced white Mage, we will only test you on the black magicks. Began withthe three basic spells! Then, do the next level of those spells. Finally, if you can use all three advanced levels of these spells, you will pass." "Yes, sir! Fire, Thunder, Blizzard!!" I successfully cast the first three spells, feeling a slight drain in my energy. "Fira, Thundara, Blizara!!!" The spells were cast flawlessly. However the energy drain was immense. Panting, I brought myself to attempt casting the final three. "Firaga!! Thundaga!!! BLIZZAGA!!!!" I was barely able to pull it off. All three spells were a success. I smiled and fell to my knees. I reached in it bag and pulled out an ether. I drank it quickly and regained my strength. "Good lord, child!! You pulled it off! You actually did it!!"
A short time later, I walked out of the school in new clothing. Red Mage clothing. I casually walked up to Xander and Andre. "Hey! Notice anything different?"