Said fluffball was startled enough to snap out of his song and dance routine. Spekkio blinked at the blue haired mage. "Happened? What do you mean?"

Sighing, irritated now, Magus grabbed the creature and shoved him outside his 'war room'. The little urchin stood blinking for a moment as he surveyed the room. The mage could almost see him cataloguing the contents in his head. *Gate... check, lamp post... check, bucket... check...!*

The light bulb almost burst from the energy that finally made it into the head. "Oh." Spekkio's voice was quiet. "Where is he?"

The guru of time was missing from his usual vantage point by the lamp. No snoozing figure to greet the eyes of arriving visitors, no 'by the way' to frustrate them upon departure. The sole remaining occupant of the end of time was shocked. His mouth continued to work, but no words passed his lips.

A highly irritated mage was watching his every move, and determined that the creature would be of no great help at present. He was interrupted by a flash of light and a startled croaking. A familiar visage presented itself as the newcomer picked himself up off of the floor. "Hail Magus. Long hath it been since together we drew swords - in any fashion it seemeth. But what praytell hath caused our transportation to this place?"

"Indeed froggy, despite the fact that I drew my scythe instead of some other archaic weapon." The mage nodded towards the frog knight who now stood with his cape drawn around him. "As for your question, it would appear that something in the magic of our world has thrown you here. Perhaps even the murmurs in the fabric of the world that disturbed me. Something has gone down in time and space that has disrupted the natural flow of things. I transported myself here to consult with the keeper, but it seems that he has disappeared without trace."

The knight frowned and placed a webbed hand to his chin, in deep thought. "Perhaps we should scry the time past and see what has caused this disturbance."

Magus levitated as he stared solemnly at his former nemesis. "My idea precisely when I first arrived. The old one would have been able to see it for me, seeing that this is his area of expertise. I have the power to cast the spell, but will probably have trouble focusing it to the correct area."

Frog smiled at the blue haired mage's admission. Drawing the Masamune, he closed his eyes and concentrated on the sword for a moment awakening the two beings who were bound to it. They stirred, and the knight handed his sword to the wizard. "Perhaps the Masamune will bring you the focus that you so desire. After all, t'was made by the guru of life, and mayhap this has effected life as well as time."

Almost hesitantly the great wizard reached out to touch the weapon. The very item sworn by ancient legend to destroy him. When it didn't immediately incinerate him, Magus took it and held it out in front of himself as he began to chant softly under his breath. Frog watched as the sword began to glow, and the mage began to strain with the power of the spell. Finally he gasped and dropped the Masamune, falling forward onto his hands and knees.

A hand dropped on his shoulder, and Frog's concerned face hovered beside his own. "What bothers you? Didst thy spell harm thee?"

Before the winded mage could reply, a faint roaring sounded throughout the entire room. The trio by the lamp post riveted their attention to the origin of the sound. The Epoch appeared at the edge of the stairs, and two girls jumped out and rushed over to the lamp post. Lucca stopped abruptly at the sight in front of her.

"Magus? Frog?!"

He struggled on. His body was weary, so he supported himself with a makeshift staff. Stopping for a momentary rest, Chrono took the opportunity to gaze around himself and soak in the unfamiliar terrain. *Whoa, its like another world! I wonder…* Sudden movement in the brush ahead broke his train of thought.

Reaching deep into his mind, the youthful swordsman tentatively grasped for the magic - and was relieved to find it there. While he preferred to depend upon physical skills for the most part, he was not ignorant of the power of magic. And while feeling as exhausted as he was, magic might be the saving grace here.

Although he was startled just a bit when the giant insect jumped out at him.

Chrono managed to parry the attack, though he lost six inches from his staff in the process. His foe turned to strike again, pinchers open wide. Chrono dodged and retaliated by performing a quick technique with his improvised weapon. "Slash!"

A burst of wind current traveled in a straight line and cut the legs off of one side of the insect monster. Breathing heavily, he held up his hand and called forth the unique element attuned to his nature. "Lightning!" A bolt of electricity shot forth and fried the now helpless creature. When it finished, all that remained was a smoking husk.

Chrono sank to his knees after the attack. He'd been walking most of the day after nearly drowning, and now this battle. Still he managed to scramble back to his feet and turn towards the noise of someone crashing through the undergrowth.

"Ouch! Watch out for that branch!"

"Flint!"

To stare in surprise as another youth burst into sight.

Isaac burst through the low growth in the forest in a dead run. Up ahead were sounds of battle as someone took on one of the local breed of monsters. Thinking to lend a hand, he'd torn off towards the sounds; the two djinn currently clinging tightly to his shirt as he ran. Crystal, being a downright smart djinn had phased into his master and added his power to the mix while Flint continued to comment throughout the bumpy ride. Finally Crystal re-phased outside and yelled at him.

"Oh, okay."

The two djinn disappeared from sight and left two young men staring at one another. Isaac flicked his gaze over to the smoking corpse of the monster, and then back to the guy in front of him. Slowly he lowered his sword and a half grin made its way onto his face. "Hi, I'm Isaac. Welcome to Weygard."

The spiky haired boy in front of him gave a nod. "I'm Chrono. Know how I can get home from here?"