If you're troubled by something mysterious

Or a problem thats hard to solve,

There's a place you can go,

Where you will always find help..

You Just Need to Look for It...

A young teenage girl was walking towards a small cafe in Crossroads. She paused to look at one particular table and smiled replaying a fond memory in her mind. Continuing on her journey, she walked past a shop that played music before she turned to go into a small alleyway. The teenager climbed on various surfaces until she hoped down onto a tin roof. She made her way towards a stair case that led down to the ground level. Yet again she went down another alleyway before she walked a stone and concrete trail that led her to a new ally. The mysterious young woman walked underneath an archway that signaled as the doorway to a miniature village of small seemingly empty houses.

Haru smiled at the sight of the Bureau before she pulled a small chain from her bag. The chain held a silver magnifying glass that's handle was the shape of a cat that was made out of crystals. Its tail was wrapped around the frame of the glass giving it a simple elegance and beauty to it.

She clasped the chain around her neck before twisting the handle. Upon hearing a small 'click', she stopped. All of a sudden, Haru started to shrink until she was small enough to fit through the doors.

The now cat-sized Haru walked up to the Bureau and knocked on the door. A moment later the door opened to reveal Baron Humpert von Gikkingen in all his creation glory.

''Ah, Miss Haru. Please come in.'' He invited. Haru entered and sat down. Baron brought over 2 tea cups and a pot of his special blend (with milk.) and placed them on the table. He gave one to Haru.

''Thank You.'' Haru said. He smiled.

''How have you been? I haven't seen you since last week.'' Baron said politely.

''Nothing big. Although I did get a part time job at this cool antique shop that Muta showed me.''

''Really? That's very interesting. May I ask what it is called?''

''It's not that interesting.'' Haru laughed. ''It's called Nishi's Antiques.''

''Hm... The name sounds familiar.'' He said thinking.

''How have you been Baron? Any visitors?''

''Not since last month, I'm afraid.''

''Was that about that little girl in the pink dress that Toto told me about?'' She asked. He nodded.

''Yes her name was Mei, I believe. She said she couldn't find the 'cat bus'. Luckily Muta knew what she was referring too and got her home before dark.''

''Good for Muta. Speaking of him, I think he found himself a lady.''

''Hmmm?'' He said interested.

''There is this orange and white cat that sits next to Muta. I swear that sometimes I see them blush! It's so cute!'' Haru giggled. Baron smiled yet again.

''Muta never believed in love. It's good to see he believes in something else besides...''

''Besides his pig like appetite.'' Toto said as he opened the balcony doors. Haru smiled brightly at him.

''Hello Toto! How have you been?''

''Same old, same old. What about you, Haru?''

''Nothing much.'' She shrugged.

''Oh! Hey Baron can I barrow a bow tie?''

''Sure. But whatever for my friend?'' Baron asked as he opened a dresser by his bookshelf.

''I have a...a date.'' Toto blushed.

''Good for you Toto! She's one lucky girl!'' Haru smiled.

''Her name is Olive. She flies like she's dancing and looks like an angle.'' He said with a goofy smile. Haru giggled.

''Will this do?'' He asked while holding up a black tie. Toto snapped out of it.

''Thanks Baron. I have to go, I'm already late! Bye guys!''

''Bye Toto! Good Luck!'' Haru said.

The Baron and Haru talked well into the evening after Toto left before Haru noticed the time.

''Oh! I have to get home, my mother is going to kill me!'' She exclaimed before she grabbed her bag from the floor. Baron set his tea down before standing. ``

''Haru, it is dark out! You can't go out there. It's too dangerous.''

''I know, but I have to get home.'' She said. Baron started to think.

''Why don't you stay here for the night? Today is Friday so you don't have school, yes?''

''Yes, but I couldn't bother you with-'' She tried to object but the cat figurine would have none of it.

''Nonsense. You can sleep in my bed. I hardly use it anyway.'' Haru knew he wouldn't let go so she gave up with a sigh.

''Okay Baron. Are you sure it's alright?''

''Of course.'' He said with a calm and confident smile secretly pleased that Haru was going to stay. Little did he know that Haru was pleased as well..

''I um...I just have to call my mom.'' She bushed before she reached her hand down into her bag to grab her cell phone.

Haru called her mom and told her that she would be staying at a friend's house for the night. Her mom approved it and wished her a good night before hanging up.

After talking some more and drinking tea Muta arrived. He was surprised to find 'Chicky' here.

''Hey Chicky! Aren't you supposed to be at home?''

''Haru will be staying here tonight Muta.'' Baron explained. Muta's grin grew wider.

''Eh? Bet you really-''

''So Muta. Who is the lady you have been meeting with lately?' Baron interrupted him. Muta blushed red at the mention.

''I uh...She um...She's just-'' He stuttered.

''What is her name?'' Haru smiled, saving a little bit of the embarrassment for Muta.

''Her name? Uh, her name is Jennet.''

Haru nodded and went back to her tea while Muta glared at Baron, who had a discreetly smug grin.

''It seems we are out of tea again.'' Baron said while lifting up the pot. Taking the pot with him as he walked over to one of his kitchen cabinets, he started to make more.

''Hey Chicky, what are your work hours?''

''I work 4 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday after school. Then I work 5 hours on Sunday. Why do you ask Muta?

''No reason...Just thought I should ask ya know in case Baron wants to stop by and say hello to his-''

'' I believe it is getting quite late. I should retire for the rest of this evening. Hmm Muta? After all, what would Miss Jennet think if you yawned in her presence?'' Baron swiftly brought the attention back to Muta. This time the marshmallow of a cat only responded by rolling his eyes and muttering something not so kind about his mother.

Muta was already in bed as Haru was getting ready. As she walked out to wish Baron Goodnight, she saw him put on his hat and coat before grabbing his cane. He then went to the window and stood in a pose. Slowly his form began to turn to wood as he looked out to the starlit sky. As she was rarely there to witness Baron going to 'sleep', she would try to get a glimpse of the gentle-cat performing his wondrous abilities. It always amazed her how someone so full of magic could seem so normal to her. Perhaps it was just normal to her. After all, she never felt more at home than when she was in the company of her dearest friends. But that was all...friends. Haru smiled softly, albeit a bit sadly.

''Goodnight Baron.''

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Teaser: She glared at the red stained shard, to see her reflection... or rather a fraction of it./ ''I suppose so. Just be wary of anything unusual. I suspect foul play.''/ ''Haru, how did this happen?!''