Guy laid his sword against the wall. He wiped the sweat off his brow and sat on his bed. He brushed some hair out of his face and looked to the desk, in the corner of the room, where Erk sat. Erk was studying anima magic, as always. Guy grinned at his friend and looked to the bed next to his. Nino sat there, sounding out small words within a much simpler book than Erk's. Guy sighed and lay down, laying his hands behind his head.

"You might want to take awash Guy, or you'll become all itchy when you try to sleep tonight," Erk said, never once looking up from his book. Guy sighed and pushed himself to sit on the edge of the bed.

"Yes, mother." Erk grinned and Nino chuckled. Guy smiled and patted Erk on the shoulder on his way out.

"Erk…?" Erk turned the page while muttering, "Yes?" Nino walked up to him and pointed to a word in her book. Erk looked over at the word.

"What does this word mean?" Erk read it slowly,

"Relic. A relic is something cherished for its age or historic interest." Nino smiled and nodded.

"Thank you Erk! I'm sorry to bother you." Erk shook his head, "Don't worry about it." Guy then reentered the room.

"Guys, it's sunny out. We should take our leave as quickly as possible." Erk marked his place and closed his book, "We shall make haste. Let us leave, quickly. If our wishes and dreams are to be fulfilled, we must strive for them!"