All the kids were asleep, but that didn't mean I get to. I pulled my rose pendant from the pocket. Every member of AR has one. It is a migical tool, that if you stretch it out it become a key. Use it on any door and the door turns into a one way portal to the HQ in the rift. I pushed open the door and stepped on out into the dark stone rooms of HQ. I must have been the onky one there as all the touches were out. I closed the door behind me, having it disappear. I use dmy magic to light up the room. There was a large round table in the main room. A row of crystal balls that connect to one anyother member has. On the wall was a large map of the world, with markers striking out of it. There was a door to my right that led to the lab, where I make magical tools and study the things we have gathered from Al Tharmen through the years. Anyone was allowed into that room. To the left was a door to my private library and bed room. I'm only allowed in there. There was a grand door on the far wall that let out to the bottom of the rift.

Everything was as expected, except for Marvu passed out on the table. He was one of the Reim members, and incharge of my casino. I walked up and poked him in the face. "Don't you have your own home?" I asked the blind guy as he slowly woke up. "And wouldn't the floor be more comfortable than the table."

"My sword broke, and I frayed my magic cloth,"he explained. He pulled the busted magic tools out from beneath him. " I got board waiting for you, and your crystal balls are ever there! " he yelled pointing at the wall of balls.

" Yeah, I've been trying to make a crystal ball that works more than one way, I thought I was onto something after my visit to the sacred palace, but it was a dead end, " I explained, " and you really need to stop showing off with these. I mean, this is the easy to fix, but it's a hassle. " I was going to go into the lab when there was a third voice to the fray.

" Hello, are you there? " a voice came from one of the crystal balls. I recognized the voice instantly. Yukino, the second in cammand, my best friend, and a Kou AR member. He was also in charge of my merchant business and looks over the Kou branch of the Orphanage.

I threw the busted tools to the ground and ran over, picking up the activated ball. He wouldn't call if it wasn't urgent. "Good, you're there Audria," he sighed, knowing I was there put him at ease.

"I'm here too!" Marvu said from his spot on the table. We both ignored him.

"I will be arriving in Sindria tomorrow," he informed me. I got confused, but I gave him time to explain. "There are matters we need to speak of about Cresent Moon," my trading company, "there are other developments I would feel more comfortable speaking to you in person."

"Alright, I shall greet you at the dock," I nodded, accepting his reasons for travel, "On what ship will you be arriving?" I needed to know what to keep my eye out for.

"A royal Kou ship. I'm traveling with Princess Kougyokun and the sixth prince," Yukino explained. It also helped dme understand why he was speaking in a hushed voice.

"Alright, we should stop talking before eyou get caught," I told him, "I'll see you tomorrow." He gave me a smile and nodded of the head. I sat the crystal ball back into he shelf and turned to face the once again sleeping Marvu.

"Are you gonna fix my things now?" he asked. I sighed and picked up the tools I had hastily discarded.

"Like I'd leave any of my friends unarmed," I told him with a smile. I stayed up all night fixing them, while Marvu slept for the both of us. I don't even know how I got to the docks without falling asleep. It might had to do with the help I was getting from Kansi. I noticed the ship approaching as we made our way down to the shipyard. I looked to see the crowd of people from the palace waiting at the docks as well.

I tried staying hidden, expecially from Sin. With my long bright blue hair, it's easier said than done. I knew he saw me, but didn't bother coming over to say anything. Kansi and I just waited in the background until the Kou ship came into port. Yukino calmly walked off the ship, byt at the sight of us ran to us. He hugged Kansi, then me after I gave him a pouting glare. "Ready to head back?" Kansi asked, placing a hand on my head.

I glanced over at the group of prestigious people, almost breaking down in laughter, remembering what the hell is going on. "We need to watch this," I whisper yelled, slipping my friend's arm.

"Why?" Kansi wondered, "It looks like the Lady Killer of the Seven Seas is finally getting some well due Karma."

"He was framed, her guards and advisor set it up." That knowledge alone turned it from awkward into halarious.

We got plenty of strange glances due to our howling laughter. We didn't care, it was totally worth it. "Let's head out know," Yukino said.

"I can't stand," I declared through deep breaths. I saw Yukino smirk at an idea. I was in no shape to argue, still trying to suppress laughter. He plucked me up off of the ground, and slung my over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. That was one way to get me back.