Happy Birthday, Magolor!

Sure, it was my birthday today. But I don't feel any different than the day before. Yeah, I'm a year older, and sure, birthdays are supposed to be cool. But not this year. To me, it was but another average day of his life. I ate some eggs, hash browns, and toast for breakfast, and hung out with some of my pals. But all I really got out of it was a few small trinkets. A miniature, golden Sphere Doomer figurine from Drawcia, a Marx plush from…well, Marx, and a 3DS from Taranza. It's evening time now, and I was enjoying some tea with Taranza.

"How was your day, Birthday Boy?"
Asked Taranza.

I sighed in disappointment.
"Pretty average. So average to the point that it's boring…"

"Well, isn't that a bore?"
Taranza replied, with a shake of the head.

Just as he said that, my cell phone rang. I picked it up and looked at the screen, only to see that it's Paintra, my darling sweetheart! After excusing myself, I left the room, and entered another to answer my girlfriend's call.

"H-hello? Paintra, what is it?"

A playful giggle could be heard from the phone.
"Hi, Maggie! When are you coming home?"

Isn't it a bit late to ask me something like this? I digress…
"Why, Sweet-P?"

"Oh, just because. I'll just make you some dinner. What's that stuff you like, Steak? Yeah, I'll make that for you!"

I'm still unsure of all of this, but I still reluctantly agree to return home to her. Not like there was anything else I can do…
"Oh. Uh, sure! I'll be there in a few, OK?"

[CLICK]
It came from the phone.
"Did she really hang up on me? What the hell? This isn't like her! Whatever, she IS an unpredictable one…"

I reentered the room, and told Taranza of my situation.
"Gee, Taranz', I'm sorry if this sounds sudden, but I'm going to have to leave a bit early. Paintra's cooking me some dinner, and you know how mad she'd get if I decided to skip out on that."

The Mage only nodded, knowing where I'm coming from.
"I understand. You should probably hurry up then."

I know, I know, quit rushing me Taranza!
"Ok… I'll be off then."
I'm really trying to drag this out as long as I possibly can, for I REALLY don't want to eat Paintra's cooking. Sure, she's a great artist, but a cook…no so much! But I decided to give up and make my leave. But I can already tell Taranza doesn't want me to keep stalling.
"Bye, Taranz'."
I waved good-bye to him as I was exiting the castle of Floralia, the place he lives in.

Taranza also waved good-bye.
"See you later, my dear friend."
And as I was trekking to Lollipop Land, which was where I parked the Lor, I could've sworn I heard that Spider Mage laugh at me. The reason why, I wish I knew.
"Oh! One more thing, good luck my friend."

When I turned around to ask him what he was talking about, he was already turned around and floating away. And the front doors of the castle were almost closed shut. Well, looks like I can't go back now. Something's up, but I don't know what.

It took me a while to trek back to Lollipop Land. But during that time, I couldn't help but wonder what strange things my friend and girlfriend are possibly teasing me about. When I approached Paintra's front door, I noticed that all of her windows were dark. Is she still home? Nah, she's probably taking a shower or something. I turned the knob of the door, and entered the home with no problem. When I entered, I made certain to lock the door, as to not let any intruders pop in unexpectedly. When I was finally able to take a good look inside the home of the Paintbrush Witch, I noticed a lot of things that were abnormal.

First of all, it was practically dark; with the only thing providing any light was candles that were placed sparingly around the living room (which was the room that I entered into through the front door). As I searched around the home for Paintra, I noticed that she wasn't in the place I thought she was in. In fact, I can't seem to find her ANYWHERE! All I seen was candles and, what, ROSE PETALS now?! I don't think I seen those when I first came here. Although it seems as though there's a path made of them. I decide to follow them, thinking that maybe they can lead me to Paintra's possible location. When the rose petal path ended I seen that it ended at Paintra's room door.
"Paintra's room? Why here?"