Ch 2

The Gate

Haruto took a long walk till he became hungry and walked to the Doughnut Cart.

"Ah Haru-chan welcome back." The Manager said.

"Would you like to try are new Coconut cream filled doughnut?"

"Plain Sugar." Was all Haruto said.

The manager sighed. "Coming right up."

As Haruto was finishing eating his doughnut he saw Rinko Approaching him.

"What is it Rinko Chan?"

"Just wanted to see how you were doing." Rinko relpied.

"You wanted to talk about me and Koyomi."

"Nothing gets past you."

Haruto said nothing.

"You know Koyomi's only worried about your well being? She just doesn't want what happen when you fought that cat like phantom to happen again."

"I get that. But she needs to her own life into consideration as well." Haruto said.

"Haruto there is no guarantee that even with your flame dragon form you'll defeat the phantom if you give Koyomi half your magic."

"Your vote of confidence is inspiring."

"Haruto."

Haruto sighed. "I get it."

"Why don't we go back to the shop and see if you two can try and talk this over again?"

Haruto knew that Rinko wouldn't let this go till he said yes.

"Alright let's go."

Back at the shop Koyomi was in her room polishing the crystal ball. Meanwhile Shunpie and Wajima were arguing on who should talk to her. Finally Wajima went first.

"Koyomi…"

But before he could continue.

"You want to talk about me and Haruto right?"

"Sharp Girl." Wajima thought.

"Yes I did…" Wajima began.

Koyomi said nothing.

"Koyomi you know Haruto's is just looking out for you?" Shunpei said.

"He should know that I know when I need to be charged and I'm still fine."

"But if you need it you should take it." Shunpei said.

"Koyomi are you worried that Haruto will run out of magic and collapse again?" Wajima asked.

Koyomi said nothing.

"Don't tell you're still blaming yourself for that?" Shunpei started. "It wasn't your fault."

"But…" Before Koyomi could continue the door open.

"Hello?" A voice said.

Wajima, Shunpei, and Koyomi found a woman standing near the entrance.

"Oh hello how can we help you?" Wajima said.

"I wanted to thank the mage for yesterday." The woman said.

"Yesterday?" Shunpei asked.

"Yes that monster I believe was attacking me and then the "mage" as the monster called him helped me out I believe he lives here correct?"

"Yes you are." Wajima said. "However he has gone out for a bit but you can wait here is you want."

"Thank you." Said the woman.

"Um may I ask who you are?" Koyomi asked.

"Ah yes I am Toki Furaha."

"AH!" Shunpei yelled. "I thought I recognized you. You are the famous fantasy author."

"Correct." Toki said

"Oh I thought that name rang a bell. I must say it is an honor to have you in my shop."

"So you are the gate." Koyomi said.

"Gate?" Toki asked.

Koyomi went on to explain all about the phantoms and gates.

"I see then my despair would be losing this." Toki said as she grabbed something out of her bag. "This is the manuscript for latest story it is due in about another week."

"How would losing that make you fall into despair?" Shunpei asked.

"Lately my books haven't been selling well I need this one to be a hit or I'll lose my contract with the company I work for. Also I been trying to come up with a new series but I can't think of anything right now."

Wajima nodded his head. "I see well there is no need to worry Haruto will definitely stop the Phantom."

Toki smiled. Just then the door opened.

"Oh Haruto-san, Rinko-san come here quick." Shunpei said.

"What are you all excited about?" Rinko asked.

Shunpie introduced them to Toki.

"Wow it is quite an honor to meet you." Rinko said.

"Thank you." Toki said then she turned to Haruto.

"And thank you for last time." Toki said to Haruto.

Just then Koyomi's crystal ball began to glow. Koyomi checked the ball and saw that the Phantom was terrorizing the city.

"Come out Gate! Come out or I'll destroy kill everyone here!" The Phantom shouted.

"The Phantom is attacking the city."

Just then Koyomi lost her balance and fell to the floor.

"Koyomi chan." Rinko said walking to her. "Are you alright?"

"Yeah I just tripped there."

"It wasn't that you're beginning to run out of energy." Haruto said. "Come on let's get you charged before I go."

"I told you before I'm fine I just lost my balance there for a second it happens."

"Would you quit being so stubborn and take it."

"There's no time for that. Hurry or the Phantom will kill people."

"Koyomi would you quit being so stubborn and take some magic."

"Haruto there's no time for that!" Rinko said jumping in again.

Haruto then looked at Koyomi again and then turned towards the entrance to go and fight the Phantom.

"Whatever. See If I care if you run out of magic." He said before leaving.

"I don't care either Baka!" Koyomi said just as Haruto left.