The girl and the endless time

chapter 7

They follow Kurogane to the restaurant. “Here is the place I mentioned to you,” said Kurogane as he opened the door for Saito and Ren. Thank you Kurogane as they smiled at him. Of course, as he bows to them as well they all walked in. “Welcome please take a seat anywhere and I will come to take your order in a second,” said the waiter. “So many supernaturals here,'' said Saito. “This place is really famous for the food they make,'' said Kurogane. They then pick a table to sit at while waiting. “I can see why this place is packed,'' said Saito. “This place is really nice, the decoration is elegant,'' said Ren. “I like how they made the ornaments float around,'' said Saito. The waiter had approached them. What would you like to eat and drink? As she handed them the menu. I would like a parfait with berries and spicy noodles and I would also like to get a rare steak with a side of moon fries and for the drinks, 3 bloods. Alright, sir, as she wrote on a magical notepad that transmitted the data toward the kitchen. “The food will be ready in 40 min,'' said the waiter. She then walked to the kitchen to make the drinks. They both started talking. "Remember what I told you before," said Kurogane. "Yeah, I do remember why?" Said Saito. "It's important that you and Ren go on this journey I will accompany you on the way there along with my familiar I will show you what he looks like later," said Kurogane. Saito started to think really hard on what to do. "But you should think about it carefully," said Kurogane. "I'm not sure if I want to go, I always lived by myself, no one was there until Ren came into my life all I did before was take human's life, trespassing, wanting something from me said,” Saito. "I understand that you don't want to change your life but it's important," said Kurogane. "I understand, I will go on this journey, Ren , do you agree?'' said Saito. "I will follow you wherever you go so I agree with you,” said Ren. “It's settled, we leave in 3 days,” said Kurogane. "Your food is ready, here's your order: a parfait, spicy noodles, and rare steak with fries and 3 bloods enjoy," said the waiter. "I never saw this before, because I never had the time to eat food it was never that important but it tastes so sweet with the nice texture," said Saito. Hey, Ren opens wide as Saito spoon feeds her. "It tasted good, the taste melted in my mouth," said Ren. “How does your food taste?” said Saito and Kurogane as they looked at Ren "The noodles are spicy and the soup has sweet carrots in it,'' said Ren. “So cute,” said Saito and Kurogane. "Why are you two looking at me like that? you two are in perfect sync," said Ren. “It's not like that Ren, we think you're cute,'' said Saito. “I agree with Saito and that's why we said it at the same time,'' said Kurogane. “That's because you look adorable,'' they both said to Ren. "I think you look good, master," said Ren. "Aw, that's so kind of you," said Saito. "You two have a close bond don't you," said Kurogane. "We sure do and Ren, how do you like the noodles," said Saito. "I like it a lot, the flavor is good, master, would you like to try some,'' said Ren. "Yeah, I will try it,” said Saito. She then used her chopstick and grabbed a bit of the noodle she ate Ren’s food. “My taste buds, it's too hot," said Saito. “Master, I thought you could handle it,'' said Ren. “Well I guess I can't handle spicy food,” said Saito as her mouth was still burning from the noodles. "It is the spiciest noodle on the menu as Kurogane pointed his finger at the menu. "Here's your drink," said Kurogane. You're kidding me right as she laid her head down. He passes her a drink. thank you as she drinks it really fast. "Here Ren try the strawberry," said Saito as She handed Ren the spoon. "Thank you, it tastes good," said Ren. “Your Welcome Ren as she smiles at Saito and Kurogane, where do they get the blood from?" said Saito. "I think they got it from evil humans who come here seeking our magic," said Kurogane. "But I wonder where they came from," said Saito. "I think I know where they came from,'' said Kurogane as he then whispered it to Saito and Ren’s ears. “The mayor of the town you live close to," said Kurogane. "Not those idiots again, they seem to cause trouble for me," said Saito. "We have a way to deal with them, don't worry," said Kurogane. (Why is Kurogane so mysterious? He is very kind and sweet) said Saito. They then ate the rest of their food after talking for a while. “The food was great, thank you for the meal,'' said Saito and Ren. They had finished eating the last of their food. Kurogane went to pay for the food and he then walked to the cash register. He then gave her a wolf coin which is rare to other supernatural beings. “Thank you, sir, here is your change,” said the waiter. He then nodded his head and started to walk back to the table. His wolf ears started to twitch. "Do you like Kurogane?" As Ren did a small laugh towards Saito, Kurogane's face turned red from what he heard. “I think he also has feelings for you,” said Ren. "No, I don't have any feelings for him, we barely met Ren, why would you ask me that it's not like that," said Saito as she blushed. Oh really, is that how you feel as she smirked at Saito. "Ren, don't make that face,” said Saito. I'm positive he has feelings for you, Ren said. "Do you really think so?" said Saito. "Yep, I'm sure of it, make a cute face at him and just watch his expression oh look he's coming back,'' said Ren. “Were you two saying something while I was over there?'' said Kurogane. “We were just talking about random things,'' said Ren. “Hey, I wanted to ask you something Kurogane,” said Saito as she gave him a cute look. He then blushes (she is so cute) “What is it that you wanted to ask me,” said Kurogane as he gave her a curious look. “Nevermind I forgot what I wanted to ask you,” said Saito. (Maybe Ren was right about what she said to me). “If it is nothing, we should all go now,'' said Kurogane. (I wish she would tell me what she wanted to ask, I hope she doesn't ask more about this journey). They started walking out of the restaurant, Saito and Ren started to gaze around the city. "Do you want to go somewhere before we go to my place?" said Kurogane. "Yeah I would like to go somewhere," said Saito. "Where would that be?" said Kurogane. "How about the garden? I heard someone in the restaurant talking about how all kinds of mixed and rare flowers live there and every element,” said Saito. "Yes, that's true of what you mention, we can go see it then?” said Kurogane. They then walk close by to Kurogane. They then reach the place where the garden was when a door appears before them. He then whispers a spell which causes the door to open. They had all walked in the door. The lights shine in their eyes once they open their eyes they see all different sorts of flowers and places. "Welcome to the element garden, here is how the garden works, it lets you borrow the power of the elements. Whatever side you go to, you can use fire, water shadow, light, earth, nature, poison and sometimes the garden will give you the power,'' said Kurogane. “Is that how you got water magic?'' said saito. “Yes that's how I got the water but you have to face the trials to receive the power of the element but not many are lucky to get it,'' said Kurogane. That's how it works in this garden, said Saito. Even Ren can also get it” said Kurogane. “I can as she looked around at every area that would be cool to use one,” said Ren. “Which one do you two want to try first?'' said Saito. “Let's do the shadow one,” said Ren. “You may not realize this, but there's powerful magic flowing through each area throughout this whole garden,'' said Kurogane. “I can feel a lot of strong mana energy,'' said Saito. “I just wanted to let you two know about it and alright this way please here is where the shadow lives you can even make a contract they rarely talk but if you ask they might say yes or they might ask you,'' said Kurogane. “Is there anything else we need to know?” Said Ren. “They can be very selfish, they expect a lot from anyone who wants a contract with them,'' said Kurogane. They then open the door. “It's so dark,” said Saito she then summons her fire on all 5 fingers on her left hand. “I see the instructions on what to do," said Saito. If you make a contract with us you have to let us see all of your deepest memories that you have whether it is sealed or taken and even the one you know. But know this you won't be able to access the memory we saw from your mind. Cast this spell to summon us; this is the spell shadows that live in the dark, I wish to see you from within the shadow. They then cast the spell to summon the shadows. A voice then said hello hybrids then two shadows appeared, the shadow next to me is an animal shadow. You wish to make a contract, show us that you two are worthy of our contract. “Yes, I and my familiar agree to your terms,'' said Saito. “I also agree to your terms,” said Ren. “Alright since you agree, come closer so we may check your memory and magic ability, close your eyes,'' said the shadows. The memories flowed into the two shadows where they heard and saw what had happened. I have to seal your memories. I can wait for us to meet again, I will take your memory by force when you wake up, you will forget. I want you to watch Saito in my place please watch her. They both heard all sorts of voices in their memory. I see this is how everything fell into place from the beginning, how interesting we are done looking at your past, open your eyes, Saito and Ren we will let you have a contract with us, they then open their eyes. “We passed your test,'' said Ren. "You two are interesting after all, repeat after us,'' said the shadows. Bound us together are links will not be severe even if time ends we will always be connected. A black shadow in the form of a string appeared on all of their pinky. “Alright, the contract has completed the shadows then attached to Saito and Ren shadow. “I must warn you that you have to prove to the garden that you are worthy of using shadow magic and the string that appeared is a sign that we are linked to you two," said the shadows. “We can show them that we are not weak," said Saito. “If you two are in danger we can swap with you, call us if you need us, we will be sleeping to restore our mana. (I wonder what they saw in Saito’s memory, I hope they don't tell her that it will be bad and it is not the right time for them to know about the past) said Kurogane. “Kurogane, don't worry, we won't tell them what's in their forgotten memory,'' said the shadows. As they use telepathy with Kurogane. “We know what's going to happen and we will protect our master no matter what the cost,” said the shadows. “Thank you for not telling them” as Kurogane nods to the shadows. “What's wrong Kurogane,” said Saito as she approached him. Oh? It's nothing. He then stepped back a little and had a nervous look on his face. “You seem to be sweating a lot,'' said Ren. He then took out his handkerchief to wipe his face. “See, I'm totally fine,” said Kurogane as he smiled. (What is happening is my heart is pulsing more than normal). He then did a self check-up, on himself the curse is happening again) he coughs up blood and faints. Saito then rushes to Kurogane. “Hey are you okay?” said Saito. As she made a bench appear and placed him there. “If I was an ordinary human I wouldn't be able to lift you up at all,'' said Saito as she laughed. “Ren, can you get the syringe that has the blue liquid in it?” said Saito. Ren then teleported home to get what Saito had needed. She then felt mana leaving his body really fast. Here, master, I got the syringe for you. Thank you Ren for always being there and helping me. Ren then nods her head from Saito praising her. Since you helped me, I will help you in return for what you did for me, said Saito. “I then cleaned his blood up and wiped his wrist and placed the needle into his arm. He then woke up. What happened? Did I pass out as he got up quickly, realizing he was on Saito’s lap. Thank you for your help as he blushes at her.