[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/zqPtdXg.png[/img] [img]http://txt-dynamic.cdn.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjcyLjg3NDRmMy5UV0Y1ZFhKcElGbDFhMmssLjAAAAAA/typography-times.regular.png[/img][/center][hr] ://UNKNOWN SENDER -------- [b]Yuki-Chan. You do not know me, but I know about you, your grandfather, those special cards, and the necklace with the black ring. I want to meet with you in person. After lunch, I have arranged for you, as well as people like you, to meet me in the old common room. I'm certain you know where it is, seeing as you've been going to this school for two years now. I might be able to offer you more of those special cards, and tell you more about how important they are. I'm sorry I can't say more, but if you do come, I will be happy to explain myself. We shall speak soon.[/b] ~A Friend -------- Mayuri was confused, to say the least, though her grandfather did warn her that the cards and the ring could bring about some "strange phenomena." She thoroughly enjoyed the stories he'd tell of ancient battles and magic. Though part of her wished they were true, she mostly dismissed them as exaggerated flair to the games he played with them. However, this unknown sender just sent a message as though they were more than just antique cards. Were they worth more than she originally thought? Was her grandfather's stories true? Probably not. [color=black][i]Yuki-San, it is an honor to finally speak with you.[/i][/color] The voice startled her for the second time today, however she was quick to note that this voice was certainly not Chihiro's. As she looked around, the world seemed a lot... darker. Like it had been covered in shade from a giant tree. Her surroundings began to blur, and she could feel herself wobbling slightly, the voice continuing, echoing. He wanted a challenge; to battle someone. It wasn't her grandfather, but he spoke in an eerily similar fashion, speaking of history and the cards like she [i]should[/i] know what was going on. Though she'd like to pretend she knew, this overwhelming amount of new information made it hard to concentrate. Certainly, Mayuri didn't expect [i]this[/i] when she left for school this morning... And almost as suddenly as it had started, it stopped. The voice; the darkness; the blurriness; even her dizziness. Chihiro, who was a few feet ahead of Mayuri, turned to face her dazed friend, looking concerned. "Mayu...? Are you alright? Not feeling well?" There was a click as she shut off her phone, pocketing the device and shaking her head somewhat. [color=mediumpurple]"Y-yeah, uhh, I just felt a bit out of it there. Maybe I should sit down a bit?"[/color] They were almost at the bike racks, however Chihiro wasn't about to let Mayuri walk there with her carrier bag, forcing Mayuri to leave the bag in her friend's care till the two could sit down. The taller teen didn't necessarily feel any different from before, and seemed fine both during the morning as well as lunch. It didn't ease Chihiro's worry, however. Time passed quickly with Mayuri's mind on the text and the voice and the dream. Something strange was happening today, certainly, and she had to admit it was a bit exciting! Though she refused to admit it, she always wanted something like this to happen in her life, to become part of some kind of anime or video game, heck even a roleplay! It wasn't long before lunch was upon them, and Mayuri stood from her group's hangout spot with a bright smile. "Mayu? You goin' somewhere?" Quizzed Chihiro, to which Mayuri nodded. [color=mediumpurple]"Yeah, I gotta go! There's an errand which needs running which has my name on it. Hopefully I won't be long!"[/color] And before anyone could object, she was off. Switching between a brisk walk and a light jog, Mayuri swiftly made her way to the old common room, and with it being so close, it didn't take her long to reach it. Lunch was about to end and it could cut into the next period, but she wasn't too worried. Moreover, she was especially curious as to who sent the message to her, and if they could explain all of the strange happenings thus far. She stopped just outside the door, hesitating a moment. Deep breaths. It would be fine. She had her phone on her, and it was still lunch time if it was dangerous. She'd be fine. The door opened with the same stiffness of the older doors of Catalyst. Yet, inside wasn't particularly uninviting. The room wasn't dusty or especially disorganized, and in fact looked quite comfortable. Though it seemed an unfamiliar face was already waiting for her inside. Had she kept him waiting? Was he the unknown sender? Or was he in the same boat as her? It was hard for her to say, however she figured that seeing as she was early, it was more likely this boy could also be an early bird. There was really only one way to find out. Clearing her throat, she approached him with a warm smile. [color=mediumpurple]"Greetings. My name is Mayuri. Do you also have business here?"[/color] She wanted to make an impression, but didn't want to seem too uptight, so she choose to sit across from the boy in an effort to make her seem more casual. She didn't want to say too much in case he wasn't who she thought he could be. After all, he could still be some random student who ate lunch in the old common room for the peace and quiet.