17 // Female // Chariot
History: Born in Doncaster, England, Maddie came out the womb kicking, a precursor to what would become of her life. Her father was a struggling footballer, playing for the Doncaster Rovers of the EFL League Two, the lowest division in professional British football. Addison Page had been hailed as one of the brightest young stars in Europe, even spending some time on the youth teams of prestigious clubs such as Arsenal and Chelsea. However, after a series of injuries and disappointments, he was known as a bust and was relegated to playing for teams in Britain's lowest division.
Madison took after her father from the day she was born, flailing at a football before most children were even off all fours. Her first memories were of watching her dad on the field, her first word was football, and as soon as she could make a conscious thought in her mind she wanted to be a professional footballer. As she grew up, she spent much of her time outside, scrapping on the pitch with the other children. She'd come home, covered in bruises, much to her mother's disdain, but which earned a nod of approval and a wink from her father. Headstrong and determined, she could be a handful to deal with at times, but her parents loved her all the same.
Six years after his daughter was born, Addison ended his stint with the Rovers. Frustrated with his constant toiling at the bottom of the football latter in his homeland and conscious of the fact that his time on the pitch was limited, he and his family moved to Japan, where he was offered a rather well paying contract with Gamba Osaka in the J1 League.
It took some getting used to, but he adjusted fairly well, becoming a member of the starting lineup quickly. His daughter on the other hand didn't take the move nearly as well. Having just learned how to speak in English, Maddie was dropped into daycares and playdates where she couldn't communicate a single word. When she went to school, she could hear the whispers among her peers as she walked down the halls. Due to her inability to speak Japanese, she was placed in remedial classes, where all she was taught was her second language.
The one constant for the young girl throughout all the change was football. On the pitch, it didn't matter that she was white, blonde, or couldn't speak Japanese. Even at such a young age, she could tear it up on the field and compete with the older kids. Everyday after coming home from school, she'd go out to practice, neglecting her schoolwork in the process. It was a struggle, but eventually she got the basics of Japanese down and was placed into a regular class, about the time she reached the fourth grade.
Around the same time was when things started going too well for Addison. He went from just another starting player, to one of the best strikers in the J1 League. The success got to his head, and his stints away from home increasing in both length and frequency. The arguments between the Pages increased in both as well, with every trip home for Addison resulting in a shouting match between the couple. Eventually he left for good, heading off to "training camp" and never coming back.
Her father's disappearance left Maddie devastated, though she would never show it. She felt as if Addison hadn't loved her enough to stay and that it was her fault that he left. She would still see him on the television, scoring goals for Gamba Osaka. The look of elation on his face becoming a constant reminder of that perception. After watching one his games, she made a resolution to make it to the big leagues of Europe and be successful where her father wasn't. She thought that if she did that, then it'd have to win him back.
As she grew older, it was apparent that her natural talent and constant practice developed her into one of the best football players in the area, with her reputation spreading among the coaches in Osaka. Her aggressive, yet methodical style of play, resulted in Madison becoming the start of every team she played on.
Unfortunately as developing her skill was the only focus on her mind, her school-life was severely neglected. She was always behind with her schoolwork, and didn't have many friends, with the only peers she talked to on a regular basis being her teammates and her tutor. She didn't care though, all that mattered to her was the goal of making it in football. In her first year at Rakkoken she had already made a name for herself on the pitch, but she had to keep getting better if she was going to reach her ultimate goal.
Personality: Hardworking and headstrong, Madison goes about her life in a driven fashion. She doesn't take shortcuts in anything, and prefers to take some bumps and bruises if it means a better outcome in the end. This applies most directly to her when she's on the field, as her practice regimen is one she never cheats or skips, but it also pertains to all parts of her life. While she's not the best in the classroom and football takes most of the time that she should be studying, she always does her own work, even if it means she's spending three hours with her tutor, trying to go over one problem. Around the house, she does all the housework and then some, without a word, to help support her single mother. The young woman is respectful to those in a position that demands her respect, and tries to be courteous to strangers.
On the other side of things, she has quite the temper, which has gained notoriety around Rakkoken. A pass off its course, or a missed shot from a teammate, usually garners a glare or might even get them berated by the star player. Even seemingly small annoyances can set Madison off, with one of her biggest pet peeves being when someone makes fun of her accent. Due to her reputation, many of her peers steer clear of the eternally angry foreigner, which has led to her circle of friends being quite small. Also, Maddie's drive to achieve her goals isn't always necessarily as her sole focus on doing so takes over her entire life. Anything that gets in the way of her ambitions, gets torn to shreds, including friends, relationships, and the occasional piece of homework.
Name: Eligor
Skill Types: Physical/Fire
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