Chapter Two:

She felt her head dizzy, she could fell that her body was swirling in darkness in the most agonizing way possible. She knew that Athalaya's magic was very powerful but she never thought it would be this disorganized. Her stomach had a knot in it from the time and space travel she was in. Suddenly, she sees something in the middle of the darkness. A house. Getting closer by the second. 'Here we go' she though readying herself for landing.

"And here's our last guest" She heard a women's voice say inside her head.

Outside Yuko's shop, two men, a boy and a sleeping girl were standing in front of the mistress. The two tall men had just spoken their wishes.

"What the hell is she talking about?" The men wearing black stated looking around brutally. The other one, wearing a white fluffy coat, was also curious and also peeked around, while the young boy just hold the girl closer.

Then there was a rip in the air and just like a raindrop, it reached the ground filled with magic and burst like a bubble revealing a hooded figure.

She landed safely, with her hand on the ground and the other on her knee. The magic around her dissolved and she saw that she landed near a group of people. In front of her was a tall beautiful woman with a powerful aura.

"What the hell?!" She heard from her left. She noticed a tall tanned man just screamed at her. "How the hell did this guy showed up here?" he barked once more "Well surely with magic" she heard another voice, she glanced under her hood, never revealing herself to see a pale blonde man with a gently smile.

"And who are you?" She heard a woman's voice. The same as before. She glanced in front of her to look once more at the woman that she assumed to be Yuko-sama. She took a step forward and gently took of her hood reveling her graceful figure.

"I am known as Mirihanna." She made a small and feminine bow, showing respect for the women. "And you must be Yuko-sama, the one how grants whishes." She finished almost asking a question with a hopeful look. It would be a disaster if Athalaya sent her in a different direction.

"Indeed…for a price. What is it that you wish for?" Yuko grinned. The pouring rain was wetting Mirihanna's hair and clothes while she wisely choose her words.

" I wish to save my people."

"I'm afraid –" the woman began making Mirihanna instantly focus on her " that I cannot guarantee the granting of your wish." Mirihanna froze at the woman's voice.

"I-I don't understand." Her voice was cracking "I was told that you could grant any wish. People spread tales of Yuko-sama's miracles… they say…"

"Hush now… I didn't finish." Mirihanna took a big breath and eased her shoulders.

"I do not have the missing piece to solve your wish. It is indeed a big wish… just like these men's wishes. But I can give you the chance to find it. Which means that the granting of your wish rest on your shoulders. Do you understand?"

Mirihanna heard her words intensely. Was it worth it? What if she didn't find a solution for her people? Then again, what could she do now? Go back home empty handed with the same life as before? No, she didn't want that life ever again.

"Well?" Asked Yuko with a grin.

"If there's a chance… I'll take it." Now she was insecure. She was hoping that in that moment, all her problems would just disappear and everything would go back to normal. But she soon realized that is was to good to be true.

"Very well, as for your payment. I will have the amulet in your neck." Mirihanna stood there confused. "…why the amulet?" She closed her eyes not to show the pain that she felt in that moment.

"It is your most precious thing, right?" Yuko's words were like sharp daggers in her flesh.

"…Isn't there any other price I can pay?" She sneaky tried to bargain her but with no avail.

"No. This is the fair price to pay for your wish." The witch said coldly. Mirihanna felt the three pair of eyes from behind locked on her. Her hands that were hanging on the side of her body slightly trembled. She then looked down and opened her arms in defeat.

" Then so it shall be." She gave a small smile making the woman grin even wider. She waved her slim hand in the air and Mirihanna felt a strong magic consuming the air. Her amulet under her hood started floating in the air, wanting to be released. Ancient carved spirals were visible in the golden amulet with a purple gem in the center. She released a sign and untied the knot of the leather strap attached to it.

While it was glimmering in the air, she appreciated its beauty. It had been hidden under her clothes for so many years.

She knew it was for the best. She could not be selfish to this point. But the though of losing the only thing she had from him… was devastating.

"Those wishes you have, if you all pay separately, won't be enough… but if you four pay together, it might barely be enough." Yuko was now also speaking to the group behind her. This made Mirihanna slowly back away besides the dark man who gave her a serious look by the corner of his eyes. The boy who was holding the girl also looked at her with worry eyes, like if he just realized the weight of the witch's prices. The blond one just kept smiling. This made her uneasy.

"What the hell are you talking about?!" The man barked once more.

"Please be quit Mister Black." The other one glanced playfully.

"My name is not Black! It's Kurogane!" Mirihanna shrunk a little from his loudness.

"You four have the same wish." Yuko started looking first at the boy. " You child, want to go to different worlds to collect this girl's memories." She then glanced at the one Mirihanna now knew as Kurogane. " You want to go back to your own world." Then the blonde "You wish to never go back to your own world." And then she finally looked at the pale girl " And you want to find a way to save your people. Something that's not in this world neither yours. Your purposes are different but the means are the same."

Mirihanna proceeded to observer the other ones prices. Kurogane gave his sword with much anger. The blond gave his markings, after trying to bargain the witch with failure. Then she watched the young boy's devotion in saving the sleeping girl with much curiosity. 'He must really care for her' she thought with a smile placed in her gentle lips.

"…There are no coincidences in this world. There is only Destiny." Said Yuko grasping Mirihanna's attention. " You were destined to meet each other." She released now from her self-hug and watched as the witch introduced them to a small creature called Mokona Modoki that Mirihanna though it was some kind of spirit.

"Syaoran. Your payment is… the relationship with the girl." The boy gasped and Mirihanna looked at the boy filled with pity. Kurogane seemed to notice this. Mirihanna was lost in her own thoughts when she heard once more.

"What is she to you?" Yuko asked.

"M-my childhood friend. The princess of my country and… someone who is very important to me." The boy hugged the girl tightly. He was completely committed in saving her. He then suddenly reminded Mirihanna of someone very dear to her.

Then, almost snapping her out of her trance, Mokona jumped in the air filled with magic. It spread its wings and started opening a portal to another world. 'Again? This soon?' she though remembering her last time-travel experience.

'Oh well. Might as well enjoy the ride' she mocked herself while grabbing her white coat lightly.