A.N Sorry for being slow with the updates, I've just been going through a real hard time. However, I assure you that as soon as I find my muse, the chapters will flow, and you'll get more out of me.
Disclaimer: Fruits Basket. I don't own it.
7 Days Time
"Oh Ladies," Shigure called out in a sing-song voice, ever happy and excitable. "You have mail!" He skipped down the hall to our room, which since our arrival had been decorated to our liking, and gleefully gave us each a letter which had no return address. We all bowed, thanking him for his kindness, and tore them open. The letter read….
Dear Ladies
Now that Seven Days Time has come, I realize you may need a ride to your Main House. Outside at Three O'clock a black car will arrive out at the front of Shigure's home. You three are to get in, alone, and this car will take you to the Estate. Again, I must express my concern and ask of you that you be VERY careful with your "God." He's not a happy person. Good luck, I'm not joking.
The Spell Master
Each of us eyed each other, shuddering from the sheer creepiness of the letter. Could the Spell Master find a way to write, without sounding like a rapist? Lexi was the first to talk, "Um, not to sound like a skeptic or anything, but should we be getting in car driven by a stranger?"
"Well," Crystal thought, tapping into her ever useful mind. "Since this IS technically still an anime/manga, we SHOULD be save. Normally hopping into cars with strangers doesn't end terribly. So yes, we should."
We all shifted uncomfortably in our seats, due to the silence that followed Crystal's statement. This was the first time in weeks that any of us had acknowledged the fact that this wasn't our real life, aside from the letters of course. We had grown so used to being a part of this world that we just sort of, forgot.
"Kat, Crys," Lexi murmured…voice barely at the range of human hearing. "I don't remember where we came from before this…this spell. When did we cast it anyway?"
"I'm not sure…" I spoke, choking back the tears that threatened to spill out. Losing your memory can do that to you.
"Maybe, this is something we might be stuck in. Perhaps we should get used to here." Lexi murmured again. Shaking her head at the thought, "I guess we find out today.
We all waited impatiently for the clock to strike three. We listened to music, played games, wrote stories and such, but our minds were never fully on the task. A honk came from the front of the house and we all scrambled to get outside. We hurried out leaving Shigure and the others the lame excuse that we were going to volunteer somewhere.
Time passed far too slowly on the ride there. We were all antsy about meeting out "God" and we were close to hyperventilation. However, the fear didn't subside even after reaching our destination. We walked down a long, thin hallway to a door, and I shut my eyes tightly anticipating a blow to the face or anything (after all, we were told he was violent). Once I opened them, I was face to face staring Him in the eyes. He was very tall and thin, unrecognizable to me. His hair was as black as ebony and his eyes red like blood. He was pale, his appearance reminding of the folkloric vampire (and not the frou-frou sparkly kind). Lexi, Crystal, and I immediately and unwillingly dropped to our knees to a bow, and as I glanced over I realized Lexi was shivering in fear. Crystal took a different approach, bringing forth the attitude she had (for far too long) trapped within. I could only manage to stare blankly.
"Good Afternoon dearies," He began in a voice so smooth and sultry it left me mesmerized. "I understand you have yet to figure out what your animal is?" He didn't wait for us to reply, and continued, "Please visit me when you do, separately of course. I was highly generous with your allowance I'll have you know, you three are the highest paid so you're quite welcome. To go on, I'll inform you that your families and friends and such are all here." He smirked towards us, eyes dancing like the fire that blazed next to him.
"Are they ok?" Crystal asked, crossing her arms as Lexi pulled her back, stuttering an apology.
"They are fine, have no worries." He replied, "You are to address me only as God and nothing else. Also, I must admit I am highly surprised. That was a very difficult spell you cast, very energy-draining, which is why you fell asleep. Few witches in history have succeeded in casting it and many have died attempting. Which is odd to me since you three were unaware of your powers until, I am sure, just now. I assume it is your bond of friendship and high emotions, as well as youth and energy that fueled the spell."
Lexi's fear disappeared as he said this, "Then you must know how to get us back!" She shouted excitedly.
"No, I am afraid, not. Only time will tell if you may return. Feel free to explore the estate before you go back, but please leave my room. I am exhausted of all this talking and my patience, I fear, will wear thin at even the slightest question. Goodbye," He waved us off.
And off we went to explore, ignoring the rudeness that he displayed throughout the entire conversation.
