It was a strange experience for him, to return to the life he once lived ignorant of his past. He always seemed to smile and laugh, even though they were forced. To have someone who worries about your wellbeing, after countless nights alone, was strange, but not unwelcomed.

Though it was quiet a pleasant feeling, he did not have to worry about their welfare. With monsters and evil sorcerers out to destroy him, the warrior was hesitate to befriend anyone on his travels, knowing there might have been a possibility he wouldn't ever see them again.

He recalled all good and bad times he had with them. It might have been someone who didn't want to understand or simply couldn't accept him for what he had become. Those times had been difficult, but he had pulled through.

Although wondering about his current friends in his life merely brought old memories of those the hero did have the chance to befriend. And he couldn't help but ponder if they had followed him into this modern age.

As the hero gave words to his thoughts, explaining his concerns to a certain mage, he received a rather unhelpful answer.

The spell caster's laughter still rang in his ears.

The following day Ben returned to school, hopeful that a mission might pop up and require his assistance. School was still a drag, no matter how much time had passed.

Someone's soft giggling dragged the hero from his thoughts. The girl he once knew as Zelda, now held the name Leslie Mentari, a shy, quiet girl who seemed rather indifferent and cold to the other students, was silently laughing behind her hand.

She had managed to gain her own friends before the memories returned, despite her seemingly cold nature. They had been spending a lot of time over the last few days, him, Zelda and her friends.

First there was Kyran White.

The first time Ben met him it had been quite a shock to him, mainly because the boy was so innocent and naïve. Something he's only ever seen in the children around. Well, Kyran really was a child at heart.

"Hey hey, Ben! You wanna go check out that new game that just came out?" Kyran asked him one day with a smile that nearly blinded him. The boy had a nice earthy color for his wildly out of control hair and the biggest, brightest blue eyes you'll ever see.

"Sure sure." Ben smiled, it was hard not to like him, "What game is it Angel?"

The younger boy pouted angrily, he really didn't like that nickname. His nickname of 'Angel' came from the fact he was almost identical to a certain Nintendo angel, much to his chagrin. Though only his closest friends have the right to call him that.

"Grrr! I told you not to call me that!" he shouted. Ben laughed, moving his hands to block Kyran's fists.

"Aww is the angel upset?" snickered a voice from behind.

"You suck Yuuhi!"

Yuuhi Hiroshi is a girl with rather pale skin and reddish-brown eyes that looked more red then brown. She had waist long orange hair that she kept tied in a loose ponytail and a rather unnerving grin plastered on her face.

How those two became friends is one of the greatest mysterious of the world that may never be solved. Ben really had the feeling he met them before. One look at their eyes told him everything and the grin from Yuuhi certainly stated she knew who he was.

"So, how's the hero these days?" She asked with a teasing tone in her voice.

"Oh you know, never a dull moment." He replied, than smiled, "How's living in the light world been for you?"

"Oh ho, I never thought the world of light could be sooo much fun!" She grinned that predatory expression of hers.

"Sure, pranking the teachers and bullies is great fun." The angel-boy muttered.

"Sure it is~!" Yuuhi sang, wrapping her arm around his head, "Even you have to admit that wolfy."

Ben rolled his eyes, secretly chucking from Kyran attempting to escape Yuuhi's grip.

"Ahhh, come on Yuuhi!" he cried, pulling at her arm, "Dad's gonna kill me if I'm late for another lesson!"

"Oh yeah, you're dad's pretty scary if you waste his time." She said, "Too bad I'm not the one dealing with he~!"

"Yuuhi!"

"Come on Yuuhi." Ben struggled to reason with her, "D'nayore's gonna know if was you."

The orange-haired girl paled, releasing the 'angel' without another thought. And for good reason as well, D'nayore was absolutely terrifying when he needed to be, though rather hilarious when aimed at anyone other than yourself.

"Give my regards to the mage. We will visit him soon" Leslie promised using her 'motherly voice' as Yuuhi once said. Kyran beamed at her, packing up his supplies and disappearing from sight.

"So," Yuuhi began, "Whose up for a midnight party?"