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Cephiro
The week went way too slow for Ferio's liking. Even with how much work he seemed to have it didn't seem to go by any faster. He spent his free time checking up on Clef, which Clef wasn't all that thrilled about. Lantis would come and get Ferio to help Clef out. Though deep down Lantis was just as curious as Ferio was about the portal. It was the middle of the week and Ferio had just got done with most of his Prince duties. He decided it was best not to bother Clef today as yesterday he seemed to be really annoyed. He would just stop by again tomorrow. He went and sat in the grass and looked up at the sky. Caldina and Lafarga's daughter came up to Ferio with a big smile on her face.
"Hey Fer Fer, what ya doing?" Ferio looked from the sky and at the little girl. He put on a big smile himself. He only let her call him Fer Fer. If anyone else tried they would get hurt.
"Oh just enjoying the nice weather. What are you doing Cali?"
"Same thing haha. You want to come play with me?" Just when Ferio was about to answer Caldina came over.
"Cali I'm sure Ferio is tired. Why don't you go find your brother."
"Ahhh Ok. See you later Fer Fer."
"Bye-bye Cali." She ran off.
"I would have played with her."
"I know you would of, but you need some rest." Caldina sat beside him.
"Yeah I suppose, but she's just too cute to say no to. You better watch out when she gets older, she's going to have all the guys hanging off her."
"Yeah, and all the guys better watch out for her father." They both started laughing.
"So Ferio how are things going with the portal?"
"Going well from what Clef has told me, but it's so hard to wait."
"I'm sure it is. I have to say I'm a little jealous that just Lantis and you are going to be able to see those girls. It's been so long since I've last seen them."
"They will probably be really happy to see us that they won't even think about any of you, but I'll make sure to tell them you said hi." Ferio said in a joking manner. Caldina put him in a headlock.
"Oh, you will now, how kind of you." Ferio had to admit Caldina had a really strong grip.
"I give, I give." Ferio said while hitting the ground. Caldina let go of him and then stood up. Ferio was coughing from lack of air.
"Maybe next time you'll think before you tease me again."
"Point taken." He said while rubbing his neck.
"Anyways it's good to see you in good spirits, it really has been a while." Caldina smiled as she walked away.
"Have I really been that bad?" He asked himself. He laid back in the grass thinking of when he could finally see Fuu again.
Tokyo
It was only Wednesday and Fuu was already ready for the weekend. It seemed every time she turned around there was more work piling up on her desk. She liked working, but this was ridiculous. Soon Wednesday turned to Thursday then Thursday to Friday. When Friday came around Fuu was wiped out.
"Finally I'm finished." Just as Fuu leans back in her chair and sighs Ms. Koushida comes up to the doorway and knocks. Fuu sits up and looks towards the doorway.
"Sorry to bother you Ms. Hououji, but some of the girls and I are going out for drinks and was wondering if you wanted to join us?" Fuu looked over at her.
"Thanks for the offer, but I have to decline. I have to meet up with some friends tomorrow morning."
"Ahh too bad, it looks like you could use a drink." Fuu smiled at her.
"Your probably right. Anyways hope you have fun." They said their goodbyes and Ms. Koushida left. Fuu decided it was time to go so she turned off her computer grabbed her things and left.
The next morning Fuu went to look at wedding dresses with Umi and Hikaru. She was having a lot of fun spending time with them both, it really had been a long time. After Umi had picked out her dress, Fuu and Hikaru were fitted for their bride maid dresses. They had soon got done with everything and left the wedding dress shop, they then decided to go out the eat. Fuu was having a lot of fun, but truth be told part of her wouldn't mind just sitting at home reading a good book. They ended up spending half of the day together, shopping, talking, and just enjoying their time together. As the three of them were walking down the street Umi stopped and looked at her watch.
"Oh wow I didn't realize it was this late. I'm supposed to meet Omi in thirty minutes. So sorry girls, I'm going to have to get going."
"Oh, that's alright if you have plans." Said Fuu.
"Yeah, you should get going will talk to you later." Said Hikaru with a smile.
"Thanks for today Hikaru, Fuu your the best. Can't believe the wedding is only a month and a half away EKK!" Umi grabbed Hikaru and Fuu giving them a big hug. They also hugged her back. Umi, let go then waved for a taxi. One stopped and Umi waved to them before getting in. Then it drove away
"Today sure was fun." Said, Hikaru
"Yeah it was and Ms. Umi looked really beautiful in her wedding dress." Said Fuu.
"She really did. It makes me excited for the wedding."
"Umi's going to make a really beautiful bride." Said Fuu and Hikaru nodded, then looked to Fuu.
"How have you been doing Fuu?"
"I have to say work has really been kicking my butt this last week."
"Oh really that's too bad and what about your Ferio problem?" Hikaru's question took Fuu off guard.
"Huh?"
"I've just been thinking about what you told Umi and me at the restaurant last week. I just wanted to make sure you were doing okay."
"I'm doing better Hikaru you don't have to worry."
"That makes me feel better, but Fuu I'll tell you a little secret. There are times I get lonely too." Fuu had to admit she was a little surprised to hear Hikaru say that. Then she thought of something.
'Of course Ms. Hikaru would feel lonely. Ferio and I knew how we felt for one another and had spent time together, but Hikaru and Lantis told each other their feelings just before we came back to Tokyo. They didn't have time to spend together as two people who loved each other.' Fuu walked in front of Hikaru and took her hands in hers.
"Hikaru I'm so sorry, here I was feeling sorry for myself when you are just as lonely as I am if not more. You didn't have time to spend with Lantis as Ferio and I had." Hikaru smiled then shook her head.
"It's okay Fuu. I did get to spend time with Lantis. Even if I didn't know how he felt about me at the time, I cherish all the times I was with him. That's why even when I feel lonely and think I might not see him again I just think of the times I was able to be close to him and it gives me hope." A tear slid down Fuu's cheek.
"Oh, Fuu I wasn't trying to make you cry."
"It's okay Ms. Hikaru. The words you spoke just really touched me. It makes me realize I need to do the same thing." Fuu took her hands from Hikaru's and wiped the tear away.
"YEAH! Will see Lantis and Ferio again. I know it." Fuu smiled bigger than she ever had before. Hikaru had that effect on people.
"I'm not ready to go home just yet, what do you say we go get something sweet like ice cream or cake?" Said Fuu.
"Sounds like a great idea!" They both happily walked down the sidewalk.
Cephiro
Ferio was starting to get restless. Clef had forbidden Ferio from coming to bother him. Clef had said he would call for him and Lantis when everything was ready. It had been several days since then. Ferio was pacing around his room, not being able to keep himself still. It was early morning, way before Ferio would have any work to do. Finally, He decided he needed out of his room before he put a hole in the floor. Just as Ferio was walking out the door he almost ran into someone but was able to stop himself before he hit them. He looked up to see who it was and it happened to be Lantis. Lantis was not wearing his armor just the black pants and shirt that was underneath it.
"Uh hey Lantis. What's up?" Ferio said one of his eyebrows raising.
"The portal is ready." Lantis turned around and started walking away not even waiting for Ferio's reaction.
"REALLY!" Ferio ran past Lantis. Lantis just shook his head and followed him. Ferio ran the whole way to Clef's lab and when he got there the doors opened. Ferio ran in and up to the portal. Clef stopped him before he tried going through it.
"Hold on Ferio! It's not ready just yet, besides I need to go over somethings." Clef sighed. Lantis entered the room and stood next to Ferio. Clef cleared his throat.
"Alright so once you enter the portal it will transport you to a location that I have chosen. After you have both safely gotten there the portal will close and will not open again for a month. So there will be no communication between us."
"So basically we're on our own then?" Said, Lantis.
"Yes. Unfortunately, I can only keep the portal open for a short time. Anyways once the month is up you will both have to come back. Whoever goes through must come back through." Lantis and Ferio looked at one another then back to Clef and nodded.
"With that said let's begin." Clef lifted his staff towards the portal. It lit up brightly. Clef closed his eyes. Soon a picture of what looked like a park showed on the mirror that was the portal. Ferio decided it would probably be better if he took off his cape. He detached it and threw it on the floor.
"Whenever your ready walk into the portal and it should transport you to the place you see. Good luck you two and take care."
"Thank you Master mage." Said, Lantis.
"Yeah thanks, Clef, this means a lot." Clef just smiled. Lantis started heading towards the portal first and Ferio followed behind him.
"Ferio!" Clef called to him. Ferio turned to him. "Say hi to Umi for me." Ferio smiled and nodded then walked into the portal after Lantis did.
"Soon Fuu, I'll see you soon." After Ferio went through the portal closed. Clef smiled to himself.
"See you two in a month. Guess I better let everyone know they're gone." Clef left the room hoping the two made it safely.
