Tsair woke up the next morning feeling decidedly refreshed as he went into the tiny bathroom located in the hallway and washed his hand, using some of the water to smooth his hair back.

"Well, you certainly are an early riser," an amused Clem smiled as he turned around.

"Sorry, I didn't hear you…Good Morning."

"No need to be sorry. You weren't suppose to hear me, or else I wouldn't have been a good thief, eh?"

The mage smiled and laughed. Shaking his head ruefully, he slung an arm around the thief's shoulders and together, they slumped into the kitchen. There, upon the table were dishes of toast and butter, with glasses of juice placed by their sides. Tsair immediately sat down, politely thanking Rose for preparing the food.

"Just eat. I can tell you're starving to death." She glanced at his sunken cheekbones and shook her head, muttering about being undernourishment and that mages should take better care of themselves instead of nose-diving into magic every second of the day. When she looked at him a second time, the mage's cheeks were stuffed and he was taking a sip from the glass and then managed to gulp the entire thing down. His Adam's apple bobbing slightly. Well…at least magic-folk knew when to eat fast.

Wiping his lips daintily, he folded the napkin back to its original order and placed it upon the table.

"My thanks." He placed a small bag on top and bowed deeply before exiting. She stared after him, then turned to her husband who was chewing thoughtfully.

"See, that's how all men should be!" Clem, knocked from his train of thought, looked at her, plainly bewildered.

~*~

Reini tied her hair back into a high ponytail and was about to exit the room in her riding uniform when she heard the window slide open. Snow gave a loving purr from the next room, and a chuckle sounded. Grabbing her dagger, she inched closer, all the while, flattened against the wall. When the person entered, it dropped with a clatter.

He turned.

"Why were you hiding?" His expression turned from bewilderment as he hugged her tightly.

"Missed you."

"You numb-" She kneed him. Shocked, he leaned against the opposite wall and glared. Not bothering to straighten his blonde bangs, which made his eyes ever more piercing. Tsair gasped for breath.

"What was that for?!" he spat out.

Ever since the people in the place had talked her over and tried to make Reini feel at home, it didn't work. She already knew somehow that this was hers. All the stones, bushes, grass, even the animals seemed familiar. Sparrows had visited her this morning. And she knew their names, she didn't know how or why, but she did. Tsair was the liar.

"You lied. All this was a lie!"

The mage seemed downcast. His painful expression crossed with a doubtful one. Finally, he heaved a deep sigh and stared at her. Looking straight into her eyes, he whispered.

"Yes. Yes, I believe I did. This is your home. I understand now…what he meant to do…"

"Wha-"

"No, don't ask. There is no answer to tell you. Believe me, I would've told you all I knew. King Maggur…the bastard!"

He straightened suddenly. Heading out, he didn't bother to turn, but the breeze brought his next words to her ear.

"I'm sorry. I hope you will forgive me, and now, I have something to resolve at the moment. Do you want to remember me? I'm giving you a choice. Pick quick, there is little time."

Now, it was her time to become confused, but she managed to nod her head. It was as if the mage had sensed it and he did some motion with his hands where suddenly there was a loud crack. Then, she fell into darkness.

~*~

An emerald light was tugging her back to the surface this time. A familiar aura, friendly, kind, and home-like. She opened her eyes slowly. Neal.

"Ah…Ne-"

"Rei-"

"I'm not Reini. It's me, Kel, you don't recognize me?" A playful grin tugged at the corner of her mouth.

"Of course I do!" He smiled ruefully and leaned forward to give her a hug. Suddenly, the door opened and Dom entered the room.

"It will not do, Meathead, to have intimate moments with another when you're betrothed."

Kel smacked his arm.

"You dolt! It's me, I'm back!" She smiled affectionately and hugged Dom. For a moment, he stood frozen, then he said, in a doubtful voice.

"Really? Mindelan?"

"Yes?"

"Thank Mithros you're back!" He gave her a hug that made Neal's seem like a baby's.

"Ack. Can't. Breathe."

"Oh, sorry." Suddenly, a question formed in her mind.

"Where's Tsair? Have you see him?"

Gaaaahhhhhhh…………just noticed a guy in school, a.k.a. "evil badminton guy" LMAO! He is so fine…….AND HE IS NOT DRUNK NOR IS HE ON STEROIDS (note: to friends), he just has deep emotional eyes that are soooooooooooo sexy…..don't mind me. And a body fit for a God……specially the @$$ .::drool::.….what can I say, I'm observant _ Don't mind me, I'm talking to myself.

I think the next chapter is the last one….most likely…does it seem like I'm ending this too fast? O_0

Give me you're opinions…

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