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My breathe shook as I stood frozen in place, waiting for the door to open, even if it was just a crack. To my luck, in a moments time, the white entrance's door opened to reveal a young man.

He was a tan, tall person with hair that was a sandy blonde, and his eyes were more unusual than Chase's violet ones. This man had an emerald green and a golden eye that was mostly covered with his bangs, but they allowed me to see a strange white mark under his golden eye. His left ear also seemed to be pierced in the side…

As for clothes, his wardrobe was unique. He wore a black turtle neck under a blue cloak that looked quite silky. Its sleeves bore designs and something I hadn't a clue of what it was on his upper arm, close to his shoulder and the two sides weren't held together with buttons or string. No, it looked like a brown leather band and some necklace-like, traditional… Thing. He also wore a red belt and white pants, triangles at the bottoms to make a design.

It was only after I finished examining his appearance that I realized I hadn't said a word and he was beginning to shut the door. "W-wait!" I exclaimed, putting my palm against the door before it closed any further.

"Yes?" he questioned in a cool tone, sipping from a mug of coffee I had only noticed then. "What is it… that you need?"

"Um…" I mumbled, fiddling with the bottom of my hoodie. "M-my friend… She was touring me today and we ran out of time to come by here… I, uh, thought it was kind of rude not to give my greetings so, um, here I am," I explained, laughing slightly as I took a sudden interest in my shoes.

I couldn't resist looking up at the man in front of me, only to see a smirk, almost in a mocking-like way. That smirk only remained a moment more before he sighed and stepped out of the way. "Nothing can be done… Come in… Before you catch cold," he said, pausing before saying the next part as if he wasn't one to socialize very often. Which wouldn't surprise me if that were the case.

Either way, I entered, feeling a wave of warmth hit my skin. I hadn't realized how cold my skin was until now. "Can I get you anything?" he questioned, before motioning to a seat. I assumed he meant to take a seat, thus I sat.

"Something warm…" I mumbled without a second thought. Later, I would feel so bad even just asking for something. After all, I had just barged into someone's house in the middle of the night… Before I could take it back, he came back holding a mug similar to the one he had.

Thinking it coffee, I winced but took the drink. To my surprise, it was nothing of the sort; actually it was hot chocolate. Taking a few sips more, I felt the warm liquid flow through my body, sending a feeling of bliss throughout my veins. "Um, I guess I should introduce myself," I said in a slightly quiet tone, bringing my legs up as close to my body as I could manage. "I'm Arina… Arina Sm-" It was then a small thing returned to my memory. My middle name to be exact, "Uh, Arina Joycelynn Smith," I smiled, looking up at the man shyly.

"Arina," he said as if taking in the name as well as he could, "It's... A pleasure to meet you… You may call me Wizard," he said smoothly, taking a seat across from my own.

"Wizard?" I asked in a slightly confused manner. "Is that really your name?"

"It is what I am known as. My real name remains a secret to all on the island except the Witch who lives in the forest," he explained, closing his eyes as he sipped his coffee.

Taking yet another gulp of the steamy drink, I wiped my mouth with my sleeve. "Well, that's kind of confusing… But oh well! That'll be my goal then! I'll find out your real name!" I exclaimed punching my fist in the air like a child.

Wizard began chocking after that. I guess he was taking a sip of coffee when I said that and the liquid went down the wrong tube from laughing… Panicking slightly, I placed my mug on a near by table before I started patting his back, trying to help somehow. Though, he continued in his laughing fit even after his throat had cleared. "You are a strange one," he smiled, ruffling my hair slightly. "But the only way you'll manage to learn my real name… Is to steal my heart," he explained, walking up the steps in his home.

I followed even though my cheeks were flushed. Once to the top of the steps, I stopped short, eyes widened at the huge piece of equipment before me. A huge telescope rested in the center of the room, the sky shining brightly through a space in the ceiling. Before I could ask anything, Wizard motioned me over to his position on a stool. "Sit and look through here," he commanded, smiling the slightest bit. I did as he asked, a gasp escaping my lips as I stared. The moon was bright, and looked so close as if I could touch it if I held out my arm. Blinking, I backed my head from the telescope, jaw slack as I looked over at Wizard.

"It's… It's… I dunno how to describe it," I whispered in awe, eyes glistening with amazement.

"Beautiful?" the multi-coloured eyed man question with a grin. "Isn't it though? Before you cam, this is what I was doing," he explained, placing a hand on the telescope gingerly. Smiling, all I could do was nod.

"Well, I should probably be off. I have to be awake by seven to help Hikari at her farm," I explained, standing, but still noticing the Wizard wince at the name. Perhaps something happened between them before? But as I was about to ask, he placed a hand on my shoulder, guiding me to the exit. "Thank you for your hospitality," I smiled, nodding as I slipped into the runners that I had taken off before coming into the Wizard's home.

"Thank you… For stopping by," he smiled, opening the door for me. A final smile and nod from me, and I ran back towards the Inn, creeping in as quietly as I left. Thank the Goddess it wasn't locked like I feared it to be.

Once in my bed once more, I closed my eyes and thought about the Wizard and everything that happened to me... But my mind was mainly on the topic of the blonde, green and yellow eyed man I had just met. Before I knew it, I had drifted into the land of dreams…


A/N: Sorry for the shortness guys. I'm writing this at midnight and I really don't feel like wakening my parents… Anyways, like I said before, review! Cookies to all who tell me what they think! See ya next time ;3