Aether and Samarra: A Budding Friendship

Fateful Greeting
Aether Cade walked out of Nidavellir. It had only been a month since the end of the civil war.

"Are you sure this is what you want to do?" asked Miriam, his mother.

"Of course," responded Aether "I'm nothing like my predecessors.  I'm not afraid to look for help."

"Ok, well be careful on your trip." Miriam hugged Aether tightly then released.

"I'll be back in a few days." And at that, Aether left, onwards towards Onibus.

It wasn't long until he came upon a forest. He noticed a group of Dark Mages in a circle. Upon closer examination he saw a young woman standing in the middle. She looked calm and collected, like these men could never scare her.

"Excuse me!" he called. "Are you men bothering this girl?"

The men turned toward Aether, glaring at him. "What the hell do you want?" said one of the men.

"I just want to make sure you're not bothering this girl.  If you are, I'll have to take you down."

"One guy? take us down?" said another guy.

"Let's smoke this a-hole down first.  We'll deal with the broad later."

They charged at Aether, but before they got anywhere near him, a barrier of runes appeared around them.

"Anyone that steps into that enchantment can't escape, as long as they have violent intent."

"What the hell is this thing?"

"I can't get out!"

"Is this Jutsu Shiki!"

"Now then, for punishment: Lightning Flame Dragon's Roar!" he blasted the Mages with his breath attack, blowing them away.

"Thank you," said the young woman. "I could've handled them myself though.  I already had a strategy laid out."

"Well you're welcome," responded Aether, going into a slight bow.

"I've heard of you," said the woman. "The Dragon of Lightning and Fire, Aether Cade.  Also know as Mini Acnologia.  The current guild master of Dragon Gunfire, formerly only allowing Dragon Slayers to join the guild."

"I guess my reputation proceeds me."

The woman held out her hand. "My name's Samarra Inari, guild master of Koma Inu."