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Gwendolyn nodded to Miu-Lai as she left, "be safe my friend." she called after the retreating form. she looked at Minato and Rose and smiled, "i feel the same way. those soldiers are forced to fight even if they feel or even know that what they are doing is wrong." she was still smiling, but only just and her eyes told of unfathomable sadness. "so many lives have been lost for little or no reason. i want to end that as soon as possible, much like you Mary." she closed her eyes and let out a small breath before smiling widely again and stepping forward to put a hand on both Mary and Naty's shoulders. "come, sit, eat, rest. you need it, both in body and soul." she lead the girls to a small fire that was mostly open and had them sit down, leaving it to the others to follow. a pot of stew bubbled over the fire and bowls and spoon lay on a small cloth next to it. "help yourselves. we have plenty." Gwen invited, sitting down and serving bowls for Rose and Naty and small one for Lulu.

Some where UnkownMullen now consicence ,yet sore rose to his feet and washed his bloodied face in the wash bowl next to the bed, dried, fixed his collar and proceeded toward the door.the carpet beneath his feet was plush and the accomoadations were not something he had expected for being handeld so roughly ,still he took no time taking in the vista there was a burning question on his mind , who and what do they want with him.

Much to Mullen's surprize the woman who had viciously assaulted him earlier was the one to guide him, she looked to him and sharply turned her head forward "its not like I had a choice" she said in a sharp biting tone , despite her obvious youth there seemed to be a seething hatered in her. Mullen folowed her down a hall and down a flight of stairs that emptied into a living space once again decadantly furnished. Mullen this time noticed something above the mantle a wreath of steel feathers crossed by a rapier and a halbred he now knew who these people were , this was the former house Southerwind.

The young blonde woman stopped and opped the door to Mullen "He's waiting in there for you " Mullen looked at her and went about his way entering the room. As he enterd he noticed that the floor was bare dirt and dust filled the air outside light filled the room from two lofty windows above. The old man standing next to a large object coverd with a sheet " This is what I wanted you to see my boy" his stoic voice crackled as he coughed slightly. As the oldman pulled the sheet away a device was revealed that could not possibly be of this world was revealed...... Mullen was silent for what he had seen was the mythical clock of the gods

Miu-Lai paused in her path for a moment as the voice spoke again. "Miu, return to your guardian form. It will be safer for you," it said in her mind. She was a bit confused by this, but nonetheless, she obligingly obeyed the command, taking out her brush and loading it with ink. In a quick motion, she let the ink splatter in an arc onto the wall next to her and across the floor before stepping onto the line and slipping in. Behind her, one of the glyphs seemed to peel itself from the wall and slide into the line after her, making it vanish afterward.

As Miu-Lai reemerged from the ink, she was surprised to find that she wasn't in the tunnels anymore, but instead in what looked like.... "Old Metronome?" she asked curiously as she shifted her weight over the sand and gravel under her pure white paws. Her dull dark eyes skimmed across old buildings, shacks, and what seemed to be an old mansion. But why? What brought her here? She turned her head to look at the glyph as it floated next to her, condensing into a glowing ball of blue light. "Be patient, child. This will all be explained soon." Miu-Lai could've sworn she had seen a familiar face in the orb of light, yet she couldn't be sure. Why was it familiar in the first place?

At the metronomian Mining Facility :

Gaurd 1: A messanger from the mining facility patrol as confirmed an accident on the mountain road leading here , the suspect it was an assault judging by the head wound to the driver whom has been confirmed deceaced.
Cardinal Rengus : Did they find any signs of a pasanger ?
Gaurd 1 : yes sir they found this officers cap " the gaurd hands over the cap".
Cardinal rengus cast the cap away " Send a seach team out immedeately leave no stone unturned " his voice boomed through the facility as the stormmed off into another room.
Gaurd 1: as you wish sir , you three gaurd this door no one gets through , bring me the the messanger who brought me this cap " the gaurd said as he picked it up.

Miu-Lai looked turned away from the orb again to look around as something had caught her eye. Everything around her was slightly hazy, and those who were walking around were all dark silhouettes. Silhouettes? She walked a few paces forward into the middle of the street, which now seemed to be a lot busier as more of the wispy dark figures appeared before her eyes. She couldn't smell any of them, but she could see and hear them. She froze as she felt one of them pass through her. Puzzled, she watched as it continued on, not feeling anything, not turning back to see if it walked into anything. "What is this?" she asked. As more "people passed by, she noticed some figures walking by at the far side of the street: a tall man with gray hair, black ears and a tail; and walking at his side was a little girl with shoulder-length jet black hair, also with ears and a tail. Why did they have a solid appearance? Why were they the only ones? She hated being lost and confused. Her dark eyes glared as she turned back to the orb, baring her fangs at it. "Where have you taken me?" she growled at it.

"Look closely, child," it said. "Look closely at the girl, especially. Can you see who she is?" Miu-Lai stopped growling a little, taking the time to look back at the child's small form, draped in what looked like traditional Wolf clothing with ornate ribbons adorning her short hair. What caught most of her attention was the little girl's bright red eyes; they were so full of happiness, glee, and innocence. Curiously, she walked a bit closer, feeling she was somewhat familiar in a way. Miu-Lai's breath caught in her chest as it dawned on her.

She was seeing herself in her past.

Gwendolyn's eyes widened slightly, "Lady Miyuna? but how-?" her eyes traveled around the room but saw no one besides the men and women she already knew. "you can see the Saint?" she shook her head and smiled, "You are blessed indeed, my Lord Minato." she nodded slightly at his wisdom, "i know, but it is still hard to sit and do nothing while people are suffering." she looked at Mary and smiled sadly, "i'm sorry to hear that you know what i mean when i say that, Miss Mary."