DISCLAIMER: I do not own Magic Knights Rayearth nor do I claim to. I just like the show and wanted to write a little something for it.

Sestercentennial - Means 250 years

Squall - Is another term for a storm.

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The magic knights returned to Tokyo in quite a black mood, even the city itself seemed to reflect the depressed and gloomy atmosphere they brought with them as a light mist started to fall, they decided to head to Hikaru's house it is the closest before the heavens deposited its full fury upon them.

"Hello, Hikaru glad to see you home safe and sound, and hello to you as well Umi, Fuu," Satoru greeted them from his spot on the veranda as he enjoyed a cup of tea.

"Hello Satoru-san," Umi and Fuu greeted in return bowing, Hikaru said nothing as she headed inside.

"What happened?" he asked standing.

"We received some bad news," Umi answered, "may we," she asked jesting to the door.

"Of course."

They made their way to Hikaru's room where muffled crying emanated from the redhead, her head buried in her pillow; they sat down on either side of her, Umi rubbing soothing circles across her back.

"What's the matter, Hikaru? Why did you run off earlier? Everyone is probably worried," Umi questioned, but all she got was an incoherent sentence, "what? I can't hear you, sit up will ya."

Hikaru bolted upright, "THIS IS ALL MY FAULT," she screamed rubbing her eyes trying to clear the tears from them, "if it weren't for me abolishing the pillar system, Clef wouldn't be dying or…or…"

"STOP IT," Fuu shouted silencing Hikaru as she pulled her into a hug, "this is in no way your fault, there was no choice, and I feel Mr. Clef hoped that by you destroying the old hierarchy perhaps lesson or outright end the ancient affliction gifted by his predecessors. He nor anyone else could have prepared for the devastating consequences that came with that hope."

"She's right you know, this was the only path open to you, us, or are friends, friends that are more than likely upset by us leaving so abruptly," Umi said standing, "I think we should spend the night tomorrow it's been a long time and it's a holiday the day after."

"That sounds like a good idea," Fuu agreed to release Hikaru, "how does that sound."

"Okay"

The following afternoon found them packing away their overnight bags in the room they shared when Caldina stopped by, "come on you three, Eagle wants to see everyone," she said from the door.

They followed in silence down a number of hallways before ending up in Clefs study where Lantis was going through books with Ferio and Ascot. Eagle was on the com speaking most likely with Geo his second in command when they entered the study he hung up and turned to them, "Good you're here, listen I have an idea," he said pulling up a star map. "Geo will be here in less than two days to retrieve me, and I would like to take your master mage with me back to Autozam."

"Why?" Hikaru asked.

"Distance," Umi said slamming her fist into her open palm in an 'ah ha' sort of way, "Clef did say it was important and him leaving may just be the answer."

"It is possible that it may not work at all," Lantis interjected replacing a book on one of the many shelves, "Master Clef's condition could just as easily decline if moved off-world," he said frankly and in those words he revealed just how concerned the stoic Kailu was for his mentor.

"Lantis," Ferio called placing a reassuring hand upon the knight's shoulder. "This is the only option open to us now if he stays he WILL die this chance is all there is for him even if it's a minuscule one," the prince said to the older man, a sigh was the reply he received.

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Note - Sorry I'm posting this so late.