[littl3chocobo]

as he left the compound a few hours later he smiled, he was well received and though his grandmother had not understood his desire she had her own mother as an example to the bull-headedness of the line, she gave her blessing and he lunched that day back in the bussoms of his great family.


so it was in high spirits he passed back under the gates of the school, and with a smile on his face he passed all of his peers and supiriors through the halls. his joyous daze lasted all the way to his dorm. as he happily threw himself on the small bed he felt a little pain in his solar plexus, reatching under the small materess he pulled out the book, as the cloth over it slid to the floor he recalled the reason he had hidden it to begin with. his unease, which had been tosses away with the arriving pleasure of having been accepted as a teacher came back in full force, he half wanted to leave the room and take it back where he had found it, but the bizziare responce from mizuki when he had created the fire pup and smoke wolf told him he needed more information to unravel this frightful man, he laid back down on his bed, grabbing the fabric as he did so, and rolled onto his belly. he looked beifly out his window to assure himself that there was still plenty of time until his dormmates came back

diary entry one he read, this is the first day of my 2 month long attempt to record my daily life as per lady amiele's assignment. it was dream reading class then, this was one of a pair of books, he for a moment wondered if the mate was still in the library, though that this was written by a student meant it prolly was not even a library book at all. the head librarian must have scratched his head in confusion, luka thought, when he saw my post personally i think it is rediculous seeing as this diary will not be turned in, what a large waste of paper, but alas is the stupidity of teachers. he scoffed at the end of the first paragraph, what a little twat this luka was, the teacher provided two books so he could use the first to help understand the manifestations recorded in the second, it was to help give students an extra hand come the end of term. he frowned the first order of the day was to dress and go to breakfast, i ate an orange slice from the little trees we set out my first year here, strange to think it took 3 years to grow such a bitter little green fruit from that scrawny little chopped up plant luka paused, graphted orange trees were usually planted after a year, if it took three this was his fourth and last year unless he was left behind a grade, roughly 104-5 years ago by such counts, this boy would have been around the same age as luka was now, he shuddered after that i went to first class, it was dull, learned nothing, second class the same, third class was the same but for master blathering about the trees, third class was the same, lunch was dull, no more oranges thank the goddess, fourth class too, final class is aweful i don't like it she needs to shut up already, i have no paitence for it, why does she even want us to write if she is just going to talk throut the entir~ there the script ended as if he was shocked out of writing by something else, either way it was all that was written on the page, it made luka a little angry to see such a waste of paper, it was much harder to make that parchment and oughtn't have been wasted, but it was too late now for that. he turned the page the first order of the day was to dress and go down to breakfast, it was such a lovely day too, first class was not much fun but it could have been worse, actually the whole day was that way, what i really want is for that boy to come back, he has not shown up yet though, maybe he was in the wrong class? the teacher said nothing though, surly she'd direct him out if he were, though he is a week late all the same if he belongs, but all the same, and those eyes, i do hope he comes, i want to again the page ended prematurly. luka rubbed his eyes tiredly, this boy would have been a real puzzle to be around, bitter and rude one moment spazzy and airheaded the next. he skipped a couple pages until the entries begain to get longer i think i am in love. luka barked out a coughing laugh. what a way to start a class, writing such a thing. he quickly went back to reading, wondering what brought on such a silly opening line every day he sits there filling out his journal and every day right as he finishes he looks right at me an smiles. how i yearn for that smile each day, how i wish i had the courage to do more than smile back, i would give my right thumb and never write again for a kiss, oh a kiss, what a glorious thing that would be. here the writing devolved into hearts and swirls and other silly little doodles, luka assumed from this admission that both times the boy had stopped before was for this other, he did not understand how such a boy could have written such odd things in the begining of the book and and such frightful ones nearer to the end, he skipped a couple more pages, here and there small doodles in the margins caught his attention little wolves and dragons played and fought and....well there was one image he was going to pretend not to have seen.

he stopped again to read a post though by it's strange light and poorly scrawled writing he supposed it was written in a rush iknow dreams are for the other diary but a dream like this? that one not that is for dreams like this, no way i will ever share that, not in all my life, but as well there is no way i could bear to forget it, oh diary, if only our touches and caresses, our kisses, but like that? oh diary if like in my dreams then so happy i would be but dreams are not the place for it! if only in my waking hours, but where? maybe the dorms, but not here, no too many eyes, oh! the garden, those trees, maybe in the orange trees, noone goes there after the lunch hour, surly there, oh but what if he says no? a kiss is not that, even at our boldest it is nothing close, but those eyes, if they looked at me like in the dream, if i die let it be after that moment, i must, surly it is meant to be, oh but to tell him! the entry ended there but luka was not dettered, he was not sure what the strange confusing writing alluded to but he had a guess and hoped he was wrong. he turned the page. the page was blank but he saw a light seaming, stuck between the next two pages was a slip of paper, most likely from another student's book from the light color variation. there was only a single line on it south wing garden~ mizuki he dropped the paper. for a moment he thought it was his own mizuki and was frightend but he stopped himself by taking a deep breath, the south wing garden was the master's garden only a few teachers and the master himself could get in, of course they'd go there, it was empty durring the day only in the early morning and near dusk was it ever in use. whatever they were doing it'd be a good place not to be seen doing it. he turned the page.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki rushed his way to the head masters office. He knew the time was late but he had to talk to him! Reaching the double wooden doors Mizuki stood straight and gave a knock. There was nothing but silence. When Mizuki was about to turn around and walk away one of the doors slid open slowly to reveal a sleepy old man in a tattered old sleeping cap. "Mizuki...?" The old man asked "Yes head master it is me. I need to speak with you" He said in a rushed voice. The head master looked at him for a moment before he opened the door further and motioned for him to enter. "Oh thank you!" He said as he walked into the elaborite dimly lit room.

Covering the walls from once side to the other were books. Thousands and thousands of them. Anything from simple magic incantations to chants and even alchemy those shelves held it all. In the middle towards the back sat a large cherry wood desk. The top of it littered with different books and papers from that days work. Off to the side was a perch for a creature that hovered just above it. Covered in dark charcoal feathers with a bright blue beak not even Mizuki was sure what kind of creature was before him. Though before his mind could get deeper into thought the headmasters voice cut through the haze in mind "What is it that you need?" The head master asked. At that Mizuki sat down in a chair accross from the head master as he himself took his own.

"Its about the trigger" Mizuki stated looking to the man. A sigh was what he got back "Mizuki....I told you time and time again. The trigger will happen when it happens. Not even you can force something like that" The head master said in an almost regretfull tone. "No..." Mizuki said earning a look that said 'dont test me'. "Just hear me out" Mizuki said to him "I have been reading up on Luka" Right there the head master choose to speak "You...are reading up on the boys life?" He asked slowly and to wich he got a nod of the head from Mizuki. "You. You defied my words. Went behind my back and hired his help?!?" With each word the head masters voice got higher and more hostile "Even after I told you no! You need to-" "Its the wolf!" Mizuki said in a haste. He felt the room dropping in tempiture and the last thing he needed was the head master fully angry. At the sounds of the comment the head master relaxed a little. "I just need to take him to the south garden. You and I both know whats there...what you keep for me there" Mizuki said to him "After lunch when we are supposed to have class. Send him to the south garden instead" He said almost pleading. The head master didnt know what to think. but the pleading look upon Mizukis face let him make up his mind early "This...this is your one and only chance Mizuki" He stated in a matter of fact tone. "If this dose not work you have drop everything and I will be the one to carry on his studies. Is that in any way unclear?" The head master asked. Mizuki paused for a moment. Only one shot...if he failed it was over for good. If he succeeded he would have the love of his life back in his arms and everything would be okay again. Looking up he gave a nod "Yes...I agree" Mizuki said. "Very well" With that the head master took a peice of parchment and his quill to write the fallowing message.

"Dear Luka,
It is my duty to inform you that your class held after lunch with Mizuki has been moved from the left wing to the south garden. Be prompt and on time there is much to go through this day.

Head master"

With that the head master folded it and placed it within an envelope and sealed it with his well knowen wax seal. Holding it up in the air and owl swooped down and flew out the window to deliver the message to Luka promptly. "You wont regret this...I promise you!" With that Mizuki stood gave a hasetly bow then made his leave.

Running out of the doors Mizuki ran down the hallway, his silvery braid bouncing on his back with every step he took. Heading out side he ran towards the south garden. Comming to a halt at the south gate he gave his password to the gate he slipped inside closing the gate behind him. Running into the trees he gave a high pitched whistle. That was the last thing you heard from Mizuki that night but in the distance a wolf howling at the lonely moon could be herd.

[littl3chocobo]

(you tease!)

he woke to the sound of tapping on his window. the master's carefully trained owl was sitting on the ledge. he unstuck his face from the book, he had fallen asleep, and let it in, it bobbled about in the early morning light cheerful though it was close to it's bedtime for sure, he took the small scroll-box and popped the lid, a piece of parchment fell out

"Dear Luka,
It is my duty to inform you that your class held after lunch with Mizuki has been moved from the left wing to the south garden. Be prompt and on time there is much to go through this day.

Head master" luka awoke and paled, the book! he grabbed it and looked about, his roomate was quietly sleeping across the room none of his dormmates on the other side of the wall could be heard either. he blanched even further at the thought of going to the south garden, if what he had read was true....he shook his head as if to clear his mind by shaking the thought away. no, he would not run, he would not falter, they were the same those two mizuki's almost surly be he was nothing like the spineless luka of the book he would stop mizuki and he would not fail.

[Pinkie]

It was the day. The day that Mizuki had been waiting for! Finaly after how many years was he going to get him back. Mizuki was a very chipper person in the early morning. It was only by mid day that the events of that day seemed to catch up to him all at once. But not today...nothing could damper his spirits.

Taking the wicker basket that sat beside him on the counter in his home Mizuki began to pack a lunch. Taking some dried meat, bread and fruit Mizuki hummed as he worked. Running back and forth grabbing different things Mizuki needed to set up before class started! Running out of his home he headed for the south garden. Giving the gate his password he ran into the trees to set up the basket. It was only a matter of time before Luka joined him.

[Mr. Chompsalot]

he found the garden easily enough, master had taken him here before a few times for his walks but luka had never entered alone, he was suprised to see the gate's wards undone, he walked it


(sorry i feel odd posting on a mule but i'm in a trade!)

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was standing at the front of a nest of water lillies in a koi pond. The spotted fish jumping up to catch flies in the late afternoon hot sun. "Good day Luka" Mizuki said with a wide and friendly smile.

[littl3chocobo]

he tried to smile, tried to remember the sad look of a man lost at sea that seemed to him so long ago to have happened. if failed him now and all he could offer is a tepid not-frown. he walked surly and steadily though proving if nothing else his legs still were working and able. he responded to the bright smile and cheery greeting with an equilly luke-warm 'hullo' he was not as ready as he thought, obviously he was in no more position to bear this than when he knew nothing more than a glimpse at a young man's diary art and a strange feeling in his stomache.however when he stepped past the gate though it was too late to turn back. he refrained from grasping the talisman in his pocket and instead focused on the necklace of the man in front of him refusing eye contact but also refusing to look away. no victories but also no failures.

[Pinkie]

Mizujki watched him as he stepped forward. Read his body langue and could tell Luka did not want to be here. "Come with me" Mizuki said as he walked forward taking luka through the trees to the very far back of the garden. When they where in far enough Mizuki stopped, then turned to face the slow paced Luka behind him.

"Luka" Mizuki said as he gave a look of almost simpithedic plee. "I need your help..." Mizuki said. Mizuki figured it this way. Tell the male exactly what was happening. For if there is no resistance the trigger will happen better, and faster. Though he would not indulge everything....just yet. "For a long time I have been searching" He said "Searching for the reincarnation of one that was very dear to me" He said "I beleive that you Luka are that reincarnation." Mizuki said so matter of factly. "I just want one more test. One final answer and I swear to you if it does not work you will never see me again" Mizuki said almost sadly. He needed Luka to agree to it.

[littl3chocobo]

luka could not help his words softly slipping out 'i....don't want to die' he shivered a little the only outside admission to his tears, everything he thought to say, all his studing and even the charm, a small blood ward in the shape of his sacred animal the fox, were forgotten. he felt ashamed and a lone and scared, he realized then that whatever mizuki may be, he, luka, was just a boy and he could do nothing to stop this man, this monster from fdoing anything he pleased

[Pinkie]

Mizuki looked to him shocked. How could he think that he was going to die? It kinda hurt to hear Luka sag that. "You will not die Luka." Mizuki said "I just want to show you one thing and one thing only and that will give me the answer that I need." Mizuki said looking to him. "You have my word nothing will happen"

[littl3chocobo]

'that is not true and you know it' he hardedned his voice and realigned his shoulders to a arrogent position. i am not what you are looking for, if you do it i will die, no worse, my mind will die and i will become one of those things, i am not your luka!

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was taken back... He did not expect an answer like that from Luka. "....You will not die, nor will you change" He said. "You simply gain memories from previous lives..." Mizuki said trying to convince the other male. But if he resisted...Mizuki was thinking of getting the item anyways. "And knowledge of power and ability's. This only helps you" Mizuki told him.

[littl3chocobo]

'if you succeed that is, this is doomed to fail, i am not who you are looking for, believe me!' he grew angry once more, his momentary lapse now forgotten and his earlier determanation set back in, he would no longer be able to trick the man out of his task but maybe there was still time to talk his way out all the same

[Pinkie]

Mizuki almost began to panic but his mind was still working a mile a minute. There had to be something to convince him. His mind was going over every peice of information that he new on the young male infront of him. Going over every minute they spent together. Then he remembered something...that day! He remembered that a day a little while ago the other male acted weirdly when zooned out. 'What did I say...' Mizuki thought. Then he remembered! And now the look made sence...it was a look of simpathy!

"Well.." Mizuki finaly spoke after five minutes of silence "It seems as tho I wont be able to change your mind" He said in a tone filled with sadness. Walking over to an orange tree he placed his back upon the rough and wrinkled trunk to slide down with much effort until his ass hit the soft grass below. Landing with a knee to his chest Mizuki placed his head upon it. "I guess my search continues..." He said to nothing.

[littl3chocobo]

three feelings went through luka then, shock that mizuki would try such a cheap ploy, sympathy for what he saw as a desperate man, and anger at himself for almost wanting to cave in, only the anger showed through and though luka directed it to himself the backlash of it showed through to mizuki.

[Pinkie]

...'Fine' Mizuki thought to himself. 'All you want to do is stand there and be angry...' Mizuki was almost at his limit. It was time to bring him in...the trigger. Lifting his head Mizuki looked to the other male before he gave a very low pitched whislte. No more then a couple seconds passed before an abnormally large wolf came from the trees to join Mizuki. "Hello old friend" Mizuki said as he reached out a hand and touched the head. Then a growl from the belly of the beast came "Thats what I want to see...Turn around" Mizuki said. The wolf licked his palm then turned to face the young male standing aways away. 'Please work' Mizuki thought.