A/N: First of All I would like to say I don't own the characters. That would be Disney and SIP animation. Second I would like to thank those that reviewed my first W.I.T.C.H. story. It helped me get my feet wet to write this one. Finally to Avalon-blackandgreen and Beastfire who wanted another. Here we go again.
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Set sometime before The Stone of Threbe.

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Will there be anything else for you sir? Caleb asked as the haggard looking man finished his third entree. Caleb tried hard not to give away the fact he was suspicious of his customer.

What do you think of the General Gao? he asked. The man maybe looked twenty five. He was dressed in stained cargo-khakis and a dusty black jacket with aqua marine piping on the sleeves. His hair was a red mess complete with wings ready for take-off. His face had many apparent scars and he wore a patch over one eye. He had a brown leather briefcase on top of which were four books, one of which Caleb was sure was written in Meridianeese.

The General is a worthy adversary, Caleb answered. I have faced him many times in battle.I meant the chicken, the man answered.

The chicken is so-so. I would get the pepper steak if I were you. Caleb suggested.

I'll take an order of that and could I get another of egg rolls when you get the time? the man ordered.

They'll be right out, Caleb responded. He took the man's most recent dirty plates away while the man cracked open a book. Caleb looked back over shoulder. He could swear that he was reading Meridianeese.

The clock read 3:10 when Caleb brought the dirty dishes back. Grandma Lin was busy steaming rice for another customer.

Order up number seven, Caleb called out. I swear that guy eats enough to feed four children in Meridian for a week.That young man? Grandma Lin asked. He looks as though he's never seen food.

Where are the girls? Caleb asked in a huff.

Why do you need them? Grandma Lin replied.

I need Will specifically, Caleb explained. The only one I've seen eat like that is Lord Cedric. came the voice of Hay Lin from out front.

Ah good, Caleb responded as he walked out front. Girls, how are you? Caleb met the Five girls as they came inside. He quickly took them aside. We've got a problem.The only problem around here is that guy! Cornelia pointed out the man awaiting his pepper steak. Cargo-khakis are like so 2003, and that jacket is a fashion never was.

There are bigger problems than his dress, Caleb retorted.

I don't know, Irma added. He might be a bit of a nerd too. Who reads a book in a restaurant?He's Lord Cedric! Caleb announced in a loud whisper. No human can eat that much.I've been here on a buffet Sunday, Will commented. Trust me they can pack it away.What do you think my standard is? Caleb asked. Look Will just brush by him with the Heart of Candracar on your way to the bathroom. Will gave Caleb a dirty look. For me OK?Ok but you owe me buddy, Will asserted. She made her way down towards where the man was reading. She covertly pulled out the Heart and cupped it in her hand. As she got close her foot got caught in a carpet fold. As she went tumbling to the floor the Heart fell from her grasp. Without bothering to remove his eyes from his book. He moved his arm out and caught the Heart as it fell in mid-air. Will gasped as he got up. He didn't change. He bent down and offered his hand. In the other he extended towards her held the Heart.

You want to be careful with that, he said as he helped Will up. It's not like a Heart of Candracar falls into one's grasp every day, he added handing the object over.

How do you know what it is? Will wondered before her voice changed back to its snippy self. And what do you mean a Heart of Candracar?' He responded by reaching into his jacket pocket. What he pulled out was gold and sea foam in color, but its shape was unmistakable.