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Lykouleon nodded grimly, "I'm searching for a person with pale golden eyes."

Raiz looked taken aback, "You're joking right?"

Lykouleon tilted his head in curiosity, "Why do you ask?"

Raiz stood as he turned away from him, "Never mind. I don't think it could be possible," he began to walk away.

"Raiz! Wait!"

Raiz pretended to ignore Lykouleon as he tenderly brushed Raseleane's shoulder, "Hey Raz. I just remembered that I have fifty years of detention to serve with hard ass Kosuke so I better get going before he makes it infinity."

Raseleane nodded with a warm beam, "Alright. I'll see you tonight then."

Half-jokingly, Raiz threw her a kiss, "Of course, darling." Then, snatching his knapsack he nudged Nadil, a smirk playing on his face, "Be nice to Lykie, Nil!"

Before Nadil could react, Raiz sprinted across the campus, waving over his shoulder. Raseleane waved back merrily as Nadil glared at his retreating figure and Lykouleon tried to decipher the sudden changes in Raiz's mood.

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Lost Chronicle: Shukou Yosome
Chapter Two: Golden Eyes

"You're highness, I beg of you to send out a retrieval party! The actions of the young lord are reckless and trouble could be just around the corner!"

Alfeegi was kneeling before the Dragon Lord and his officers in a final attempt to drag Lykouleon back. He knew none of his own fellow apprentice-officers would give any effort to return the young lord. This was Alfeegi's last resort.

"I see." The Lord stroked his chin thoughtfully, "If Lykouleon sees it a dire enough situation to risk traveling to an entirely different world, I will support his actions."

Alfeegi felt his plan backfiring. He rose from his knee in irritation and desperation, "B-but your Highness!"

The Lord smiled kindly down at him, much like Lykouleon would, "He'll have one week, Alfeegi."

The apprentice-officer rose his arms in frustrated defeat, "But how can we ensure that he shall return within a week?"

"Since you have such enthusiasm on this matter, I appoint you to go and accompany my son on his venture. You shall take your leave tomorrow morning. Thank you for taking this upon your shoulders, Alfeegi! Knowing that you will be watching over Lykouleon puts me at ease."

One clear thought echoed through the several concerns and worries of Alfeegi's mind, as he took his leave from the Dragon Lord's throne room.

Crap.

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Raseleane lead Lykouleon through one of the campus gardens towards the dorms. Other than Raseleane's gentle humming, they walked in silence, Lykouleon's mind attempting to understand the strange Raiz.

His mind reeled to his companion as they neared a locked gate. She seemed unfazed as she removed a key from her skirt pocket and unlocked the gate, ignoring the sign that hung so boldly from it. Lykouleon glanced over it quickly as they passed.

NO STUDENT ACCESS

PERMITTED PERSONEL ONLY

"Um…Raseleane? Are we allowed in here?"

"Yes." She smiled, then turned to him with a determined face, "Were you…serious earlier?"

Lykouleon tilted his head, "About what?"

She looked down, slightly abashed, "About there being only one lady for you."

"Well, yes." He nodded, "Only…I haven't found her yet."

"Then how do you know there is only one for you?"

Lykouleon considered her question for a moment. It had never really been something he dwelled too much upon, "It is a custom in my country that we've followed for ages. The lady I'm searching for has a very visible trait."

Raseleane halted, her curiosity kicking in, she slowly turn, "What is the trait?"

He smiled, feeling the interest within her words. He looked down at her meeting her eyes for the first time. His mind slowly processed what he was seeing with what he was trying to say, "The person I'm searching for has…gol…den eyes?"

"Hm?" Raseleane tilted her head with a touch of confusion lingering within her pale golden eyes. Meanwhile, Lykouelon was having a hard time stringing his sentence together.

"Raseleane, have…you have…gold eyes?"

She blushed with embarrassment and shame, "They're strange, I know. Even more so than my awkward hair color. I usually avoid eye contact because people will stare and be frightened and I-"

"They're what I've been searching for." Lykouleon whispered, shock was engulfing him having finally discovered his Lady.

"I'm sorry?"

Lykouleon kneeled before her, "Raseleane, please. Will you become my Lady and return with me to my country?"

It was her turn to suffer under shock as her eyes widened at this proposal, but seemed her mouth had already decided, "No."

Lykouleon's surprise overwhelmed his shock, "No?"

Raseleane nodded, "I can't…I know I'm different, but isn't it cruel to tease me in such a way?" She giggled, slight hurt in her voice.

Lykouleon was dumbfounded. She thought he was teasing? How could he prove to her that he was very sincere? He had to get the Dragon Queen back to Dusis, but she thought he was joking. He had very little time before Alfeegi managed to convince someone to retrieve him. Yet how could he prove that he was serious?

I could call out Deus! Then I could explain to her all about Dusis and Draqueen. Also about myself.

But before he could summon the light dragon, he heard her voice slice through his thoughts once more and found her looking past him with an amused look.

"Nadil, you know you're not allowed in here."

Lykouleon turned to see the darker man step out from behind a tree, "Neither is he." Nadil stated, jutting his chin toward Lykouleon.

Raseleane stepped between them, "He had permission, and I thought you and Raiz were cooking tonight."

Nadil grunted, "That buffoon sent me to find you. I know you enjoy being in closed and quiet places, and this was the first place that came to mind."

"But be careful next time, Nadil! I don't want you to be expelled. I'm an owner, not an administrator."

"You're an owner, Raseleane?" Lykouleon questioned.

She nodded sadly, "My parents left it to my when they died. Did you notice that this academy is run much differently from most colleges?"

"It's more similar to your country's high schools, I suppose."

"Yes, but it can also function as a regular college does. It depends on what kind of curriculum you prefer. There are five different wings. Two of the wings are dedicated to the college courses: one for a more high school-like atmosphere and the other that's scheduled like a more traditional college. Our staff is thrice as large than any other college for that purpose. The other three wings are housing facilities. One for staff and one for students."

"And what of the final wing?"

"It is another housing wing." She turned to Nadil, "So! What does Raiz have planned for tonight?"

"Some crazy dish I've never heard of and don't know how to pronounce." Nadil grumbled.

"Ah! That reminds me!" she turned back to Lykouleon, "Your roommate is Nadil."

"What!" the two men exclaimed in unison.

"You didn't know, Nadil?"

He raised an inquiring brow towards her, "No."

Raseleane giggled at the iciness in his voice and the stupefied look on Lykouleon's face.

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Lykouleon had been shown to his room in the suite that he and Nadil would be sharing. Having finished emptying his bags, he returned to the miniature kitchen that Raseleane and her two male companions resided in. He had heard quite a bit from Raiz as he helped Lykouleon settle in.

Raseleane's family had been a family of unknown origins. Raiz had only remembered her as a smiling girl who had moved in to the large property next door, looking for a friend. She was very gentle, but brave. She was ridiculed very often for her eye color and then her hair when it's greenish tint became more prominent. She never cried once, instead she took on a more motherly appearance and attitude.

At her parents' death, she moved into the school they had developed and placed under the care of their family's maid and the school's teachers.

"She's not someone to find negativity in a person." Raiz had commented, "Then again, she's not a person who's easy to get close to. She holds everyone close to heart, but never lets anyone inside it."

Lykouleon watched her smile and listen attentively to Raiz. She turned her head to him and motioned for him to join them. "Come and eat, Lykouleon. The food is still very warm. It's Raiz's specialty."

Lykouleon sat in the vacant chair once again feeling the poisonous stare of Nadil upon him. Instead of worrying over Nadil, he set his focus upon the atmosphere of the room. It seemed so full of life, even with Nadil's negativity. These three people were very close, there was no doubt in that. They felt more like a family than close friends.

A knock on the door halted their socializing. Nadil strode to the door, opening it to reveal a woman in her mid-twenties with a bobbed haircut in shocking platinum blond. Raseleane rose from her seat, showing recognition of the woman at once, to join Nadil at the door. The two exchanged quick words, Raseleane's brow becoming furrowed as the woman spoke to her. She excused herself then left, leaving the room heavy with tension at the thought of her leaving, unable to play peacekeeper.

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"I'm sorry to of called you out so suddenly, my lady."

The maid gave an apologetic bow, but Raseleane shook her head in protest, "No no. That's fine. Is heal right? Did you find any injuries?"

"No. At least no injuries visible to the eye. He's in the dining hall right now."

She sighed with relief, "I'm glad. Has he said anything?"

"Just his name, ma'am. It's Alfeegi."

Raseleane halted and titled her head. The name had a very familiar ring to it, but she couldn't quite remember where she'd heard it.

"Miss?"

She shook her head and continued on towards the dining hall, "It's nothing."

Upon entering the room, Raseleane noticed the man whom she assumed was Alfeegi. He seemed to be 2 or 3 years olderthan herself and carried a serious demeanor about him. He was examining the fire mantle behind the head of the table, decorated with an epic scene of dragons and their riders enraptured in a large battle with demons. The image portrayed a never-ending struggle of power between the two sides.

"Do you like it?" her voice startled the man as he pulled himself to attention, realizing that he was in the presence of another. She giggled, "You're Alfeegi, correct? I'm Raseleane."

He nodded curtly, "I hope you can forgive my intrusion." He was trying not to be rude, but he couldn't help but stare at her eyes. Perhaps it was the flickering flames from the fireplace, but her eyes seemed to give an almost golden glow in the softly lit room. He dismissed it as fault to the lighting arrangements.

"There is no intrusion. You just had the maids in a panic when they discovered you collapsed on our grounds. I hope you are better now."

He gave an understanding nod, "I am and I thank you for the hospitality, but I must go."

"So soon? Do you have a place to stay?"

He flinched slightly, "Ah…no…I've only just arrived here."

Raseleane clapped her hands together, "Then you can stay here!"

Alfeegi's brow furrowed, "But…I wouldn't want to cause any trouble...that would come at some expense to you…"

She dismissed his protests with a wave, "It's really no trouble. You may stay as long as you like." She turned to leave, but faced him once more remembering a minor detail she'd forgotten to mention, "Tomorrow I'd be happy to show you around. You are new to the area, correct?"

Alfeegi looked down and nodded, feeling a little abashed, "I'd appreciate that greatly."

She smiled and took her leave. Alfeegi followed her with his eyes until she fully left from view. With the knowledge that he was once again alone, he released an exasperated sigh. All his concerns weighed down on his shoulders as he began to pace along the length of the mantle. Without him in Draqueen the palace must be falling apart at the seams. He was especially concerned at the idea of Ruwalk and Kai-Stern taking advantage of unchecked finances and spending.

Then there was the matter of this world. It was so enormous. Who knew if the lord was even in this area. How could he even find him in such a large place. His anger was beginning to rise as he passed faster back and forth.

Halting, he held his fists before him in clenched anger, "Why did his majesty choose me to go on this assignment!"

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"How do you think he's holding up?"

Kai-Stern and Tetheus look up from their activities in response to the saffron officer's voice. Kai-stern shrugged as he dog-eared a page from his book and set it down, "Are you concerned?"

Ruwalk shook his head, "Not particularly. I'm just wondering what he's doing about now."

Kai-Stern chuckled, "I could predict the obvious. Most likely, he's pacing himself to death in anger and worry."

The two laughed, getting mental images of Alfeegi performing his typical routine. Tetheus merely continued to watch in silence, unphased by the conversation.

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