Rena walked into the medical office without a word to Kyou or his acting assistant. They understood and let her pass into the now-unoccupied room. The room had been cleaned, but there were still impressions left that Rena could feel, that she knew Claude was in this room, his spirit was nearby. She knew that fact because it was that fact that kept her going. Without him, she didn't know what to do.
She sat down on the bed and traced her finger up and down the white sheets. Her mind was dull, she knew she had to find Claude but she had no idea where to look, even where to start. Her other hand felt into her pocket for the note they'd given her. I hope they'll be successful…but then again, without Claude, I doubt Jean will be of much help…
She walked outside of the office and down to the small coffee shop. A light tea calmed her a little bit, and she focused a little on the task at hand. A little is right…I am so clueless! Where are you, Claude!? Can you hear me? Are you gone for good? She took a long sip of tea-
And paused as she saw Celine and Chris walking in the distance. She was about to wave to them, when she noticed that about 10 feet behind them, a teen was thrashing about on a leash. Something about the scene disturbed her for some reason that she couldn't quite pinpoint. But she knew something wasn't right. She finished her tea and paid the bill, then slowly and discreetly walked close enough to the girl that she wouldn't get hurt. She could hear their conversation slightly.
"I told you, you have to wait till we get there."
"Well, you're no fun, I want to know now."
"Patience, 'line. We'll be there soon."
"I hope so. This girl keeps dragging along, my arms are already tired."
"Give me the chain, then."
"Not till you tell me where we're going."
"I thought your arms are tired."
"They'll live. Now tell me!"
"Let's turn left here."
Rena walked to the corner and peered around it. It was a dead end. Where was Chris taking her?
Just then, a flash of white light erupted from Celine into Chris. The light was too great, and Rena fell back, hitting her head on the ground. Everything went black.
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"Let's turn left here."
Celine nodded and followed him around the corner, tugging the female along behind her. She was an irritation, and she'd have to find some way to deal with her, later. For now though, she just wanted to know what was happening with Chris. Wherever he was taking her, hopefully it would explain a little something. She looked ahead and-a dead end.
"You really were never good with directions, Chris." She turned to him and noticed he wasn't looking at her or the dead end, but has his eyes closed and was mumbling something, a cookie-cutter sign of Heraldry casting. Celine's eyes widened. Chris didn't know any heraldry at all, so what/why/who was casting now? She raised her hands and a bright shot from her outwards, momentarily halting Chris's words, but only briefly. But by then, Celine already had her staff out and ready to cast again.
"Okay, Chris, two things. If you are who you say you are, then where did you learn magic, why haven't you told me about it, and why are you casting it now? And if you're not who you say you are, just who the hell are you?"
Chris stood quickly and raised his hands. A sparkling powder erupted from his body at Celine, which was immedietly countered by the sorceresses own powder. She mumbled the incantation for a fireball and it shot at Chris's hand, freezing his powder throwing.
"I'll ask you again, 'Chris', who are you?"
Chris moved slightly, then his eyes widened and dulled in a second. He looked straight at her, and kissed her deeply on the lips. Despite herself, she took the kiss fully. After he'd stopped, she looked up at him.
"Chris…"
"Tell me, Celine…"
"Yes, Chris?"
He lowered his gaze then raised it. He then ran to her and hugged her. While his head was on her shoulder, he replied. "'Line, have you ever been distracted before?"
::WHAP::
…"ungghh"…
Celines body crumpled to the floor at Kets feet. In Ket's hand was a purple object, which was slightly dripping a clear liquid.
"Good job, Lona."
Chris's body began to quiver, and a bolt of electricity shot through his body. His skin seemed to melt away, and underneath, the light skin of the teenager appeared. Finally, the girls red hair seemed to be the most visible. After the transformation, she turned to Ket.
"Let's send us all back down, now."
Ket was uncertain. "Are you…-"
Lona looked impatient. "We need to get out here. Send us all, quick."
Ket complied, and a white light with blue streaks engulfed the area. As soon as the colors had appeared, they'd disappeared, taking the travelers with them.