It's so hot… how long have I been travelling for now? I don't know entirely, but I know it's enough for the soles of my feet to be hardened and sore. I can feel blisters forming around the toes too, the only part that feels soft. I removed my shoe and massaged the –as expected- rough skin of my heel. It hurt to the touch as I turned and plopped the aching appendage into the fountain I was currently sitting on, my second foot taking the same ritual.

"Ah, that's sooo much better!"

A smile stretched across my face, almost ear to ear at finally being able to take a rest. My aching feet soon soothing under the weight of the cold water. I took out my notebook and pen and marked off the places I had been. Seems like there's only one place left. Taking a look inside my Naruto messenger bag and staring at the only labelled package, I was right. Great, just one more then I'm done. I looked back to my notebook; True Cross Academy. That was the prestigious school for rich kids if I'm correct. I groaned before throwing my shoes back onto my wet feet, appreciating the coolness it left and begun walking towards the direction my map suggested. May as well get it over with fast, then report back to work. I should be let home then. I might grab an ice-pop on my way back.

"It's like a thousand degrees…"

I groaned again, pushing raven locks from my face before picking up my pace, the thought of an ice-pop treat fueling me. The large building soon came into eyesight, it wasn't exactly hard to miss, as it was the biggest place in True Cross Academy Town after all. The closer I got, the wider my mouth became. It was HUGE! It looked to be made of old alabaster stone, with beautifully decorated arches lining the oil painting like building. This was the first time I've seen it up close, only being able to see the steeple from where I worked. I slowly walked up the steps and into the air conditioned corridor, releasing a small sigh of contempt. This felt great… I smiled and looked down at my paper, reading the room number I had to deliver to. By the looks of it, it was the principal's office. I rose a brow, why would the principle… oh whatever. I was too excited about getting home to care why the man in charge of the most popular building in the town wanted cakes and cookies. Maybe a staff party or something?

"Fuck it…"

I made my way up many sets of stairs, reading door rooms as I passed. I was grateful for the air conditioning or I feel I would have died from heatstroke on a set of stairs.

"Principle… Principle… Ah, here it is! Principal's office."

I read the nicely printed gold Benegraphic Calligraphy on the door before my mouth opened slightly… was… was that engraved in real gold?! I got closer and ran my finger over the oak wood, sure enough I could feel the indent where the words lay, cold to the touch. It was!

"Holy shit, just how loaded is this guy?"

I shook my head and rapped my knuckles on the door, getting my professional composure back. A loud 'Come in' came from the other side of the door and I took that as my Que. I pulled on the door knob –which was also made of gold- and let myself into his…office? Uhh… Did I get the wrong room? It looked like a teenage otaku girl's room! I looked at my paper then back to the number written on the door, no it was right. Over on the left side was a desk filled with paperwork, a large chair behind it. A gold name tag sat on the desk with the name 'Johann Faust V' written on it. I guess… this really is the principal's office. The chair turned around and a man wearing a …I want to say suit? Faced me. He had hair the colour of violets and tired looking forest green eyes. He smiled lightly showing slightly pointed incisors. Ouch, I'd hate to be his wife…

"I haven't seen you before young lady. May I ask what brings you to my office?"

He patted across the table, indicating to the chair in front of his desk. I made no move to sit, but regained my composure quickly.

"Hello sir. I'm from Happy Bakery, and I'm here to deliver your order."

I followed with a typical forced work smile, keeping appearance for the shop. Mr. Faust blinked for a second before smiling widely and lifting himself from his chair, making flamboyant movements.

"Ah yes, I remember someone saying those would be delivered today. Thank you very much miss-"

He gestured a waving hand towards me, indicating he wanted my name. I was dumbstruck, he was the first person to ask for my name. Granted I hadn't been working for the bakery for very long, but still…

"Uh, I'm Alice."

"Ah~ A European belle! I thought as much with your accent. Don't be so shy my dear! Please come in!~"

Shy? I wasn't shy, I was stupefied! This man was…eccentric, to say the least. In an almost robotic movement I closed the door and walked further into his office, avoiding empty sweet wrappers before digging through my bag and pulling out the man's order and placing it on his desk. I felt a light pull on my bag and turned with stunned eyes to see the principle eye level with the hem of my bag, examining every detail with a sparkle in his eye.

"Ah, a fine anime this is!~ And such a well-designed bag, where did you get it?~"

A sputter of nonsense left my lips for a moment. I didn't know how to deal with this man!

"I… I got it from a friend back home. It was a birthday present."

"And what a fine friend they must be!"

He shot upright as he said that, making me recoil from his sudden movement and height. He was easily 6ft and easily towered over my 4'9 figure. I looked up at him as he stood with a fist to his chest before looking down at me for a moment. A toothy smile reached his face again. What now?

"Heterochromia Iridium."

Come again? I merely blinked at the man before he dropped suddenly so he was eye level with me. I recoiled from him again.

"Ah~ your eyes belle. They are eccentric!"

YOU'RE eccentric! Oh I wish I could say that out loud… I could feel perspiration starting under the stress I was currently undergoing. I can't deal with this!

"One blue and one green… How utterly wonderful!~ It's such a rare gene you know?"

"Is it?"

It was more of a statement, I honestly didn't care. I just wanted to leave! But I know my boss would get mad at me if Mr. Faust called my work place up to complain that I had run out on him while he was in the middle of speaking with me… he is an incredibly important man after all…

"Oh yes, and how lovely it looks on you!~"

"Thank you… Uh, Mr. Faust?"

"Hmm?~"

I peered around him and looked at the back of a head of a green haired man I watched stride in through the window a second ago. Mr. Faust turned to see what I was looking at before letting out a shriek at the man digging through the boxes I had just brought.

"Amaimon! Don't you dare! Those are for the party this weekend!"

The man known as Amaimon turned his lazy ocean gaze the Mr. Faust. He looks like he doesn't give a damn about Mr. Faust's warning.

"But brother…"

"No! You have all that I left you in the other room!"

"But it's gone…"

"WHHAAAAT! You ate it all?! Some of that was for me too you know?!"

Tears streamed down Mr. Faust's face as he waged his finger at his brother in a scolding manner, abuse spurring from his lips. This is my chance…

"I can see you're busy, please excuse me Mr. Faust!"

"Hey wait-"

I didn't hear the rest of what he was saying as I bolted through the door, escaping the school 3 minutes sooner than it had taken me to get in. Once in the street I didn't stop running, I ran all the way back to the shop. That man was crazy! And there was something off about him and his brother. I can't place what, but I guess it didn't matter. I wasn't going to see him again no doubt.

~~~~~~~Elsewhere~~~~~~

"So is that her brother?"

"Yes, granted she hasn't been in the city for long, but I could sense her as soon as she entered the barrier. What a peculiar little human indeed."

"Do I get to play with her?"

A malicious smirk crossed the violet haired demons face, a shadow crossing over his ivory features.

"Now what kind of brother would I be if I said no?"