“Time just passes by, I wasn't even aware of your arrival.” Reyna replied as he walked up to me. As always he was dressed fashionably, he wore a black overcoat with a crimson red frilled shirt, that ruffled at the sleeves like many of the shirts do. His pants matched the black in the over coat, and came down to his feet. His hair today was a bit different, he chosen to let it down for once I really had forgotten how long it was it was now almost touching the floor. “Liar you knew I was already here, the moment I arrived you just chose to stay in your bedroom writing.” I accused with a sly smile spread about my red lips. Another one of Reyna's many passions were books, and writing he was constantly writing something down, or sticking his nose in one of the many books he'd picked up over the countless centuries. “Nonetheless it was good of you to come now lets all go to the parlor we can discuss things in there.”

Reyna replied looking down into my hazel eyes as he placed a kiss on my pale hand.

Oddly enough I allowed such a gesture, but I didn't allow him to linger. From there I moved away and turned and headed towards the doors as was everyone else. Mariko was still sulking, and looked even more pouty than she had before I had upset her. With a inward sigh I hurried to catch up with her, and trust me in high heels that's not such a easy task. Not to mention when she wanted to the blond girl could run like a jack rabbit. Luckily though Mariko didn't look like she was going to start running anytime soon, because I wouldn't be able to catch her. “Hey I'm sorry if I offended you earlier, you really do look cute.” I said as I caught up with the pouty princess. She was silent for a moment …. and I wondered if she'd hold her grudge for just a little longer. “Really?! Okay then I forgive you!” Mariko exclaimed happily then grabbed onto my hand and laced her long slim fingers with my own. I could tell that she recently got her nails done, they were were polished and trimmed and painted a lilac purple.

“Mariko you shouldn't cling to Chrome like that, she's had a long trip she must be exhausted.” Reyna scolded. “She doesn't mine, besides its not like I'm going to let you hog her all to yourself.” Mariko shot back. Apparently I didn't get a say in this, I thought to myself …. not that I really minded either way but it would be nice to have a opinion in this one. We were now walking down the long corridor, the echo of the tiling beneath our feet sounded throughout the whole mansion. A few moments later we came to a large wooden door that had Reyna's name carved into it. Impressive way to waste your money I commend you, I thought to myself sarcastically as I entered the room. It had gotten bigger than the last time I'd seen it, it was at least the size of a master bedroom if not more. The walls were done in wallpaper once again, the color a deep green to match the dark colored carpet that was on the floor. Along the walls where various pictures and paintings Reyna must have fancied, and there was a deer head oh how original.

There were a couple of book shelves along the walls as well, then in the center of the room was a long, dark mahogany desk it was no doubt messy. What surprised me the most, was the fact that there was one of those thin sliver boxes …. otherwise known as a computer. Heh so he too had given into technology's evil ways eh? Before I could look about the room anymore, I was dragged over to a leather sofa that was not to far from the fireplace that had been built along with the house. I took a seat and no sooner had I done that Mariko decided she was going to take up residence on my lap. “Do I even want to know?” I asked half amused as I looked up at her. “Nope! I haven't seen you in a while, so I'm clinging.” the blond said stubbornly. “Fine …. now someone tell me what's going on why did you want me here so badly?” I asked not really annoyed more so anxious than anything else. It was silent for a few moments, Seina decided to ease it by serving everyone tea and the cookies she'd bake for the occasion. I looked to Reyna who was standing over by the fireplace his back turned the rest us …. waiting for him to say something. “Its Morgan …. my brother he wants to be the one that break the curse.” Reyna said quietly. “But you said that all of you wanted to break the curse, why did you tell me differently?” I asked clearly confused and a bit annoyed.

“We need you no one else can get through to him, who knows what will happen if he insists on breaking the curse.” Izel added. I glanced over at the midnight beauty she looked worried, and that was so unlike Izel she was always so confident in everything she did. “I don't see how its going to help any, he'll just ignore me too if he learns that I wont try and break the curse. If that's the case what then, what are we going to do then?” I questioned. “I'm with Chrome I don't see how it'll help, he's already rejected all of us including Reyna.” Mariko murmured softly. “Just shut up for once in your life you stupid self absorbed girl, if Reyna thinks it'll work it will!” Willow spat across the room. This right here annoyed me Mariko was just stating her own opinion very much like Willow would have even if no one really gave a damn about it. I pushed Mariko off my lap, and stood up I had said I wouldn't fight and I had no intention of it but I wouldn't just keep quiet while Miss Willow, tried to woo Reyna who she obviously had feelings for by being a bitch to everyone else. “I'd think before you speak if I were you, because if anyone is self absorbed its got to be you. I don't know if your pmsing, or if its just age that's turned you into a even bigger bitch but lay off Mariko.” I replied firmly.

I chose not to go any closer to Willow because if she decided to punch me I couldn't be reliable for my rational self going off on her. “Ladies, ladies lets not fight it was just a careless slip of the tongue now whaddya say we all go out on a date?” Retica suddenly said to lighten the mood. But clearly I wasn't in the mood for his happy go luck, I don't give a shit mood. “Shut it Retica.” Me and Willow said in unison. “Heh you don't know me, or the first thing about me.” Willow said now to me, a sneer on her full lips. “Nor do I care to, now I think I really have wasted enough time here …. so if you'll excuse me I'll be leaving now.” I said as I turned on my heel to go. There really was no point in staying if Morgan wouldn't listen to anyone else, then he wouldn't listen to me. They would just have to figure out another way to convince him, tie him up for all I care just leave me out of it I thought to myself. I felt a tug on my sleeve, and I didn't have to look down to know that it was Mariko. “No don't go …. don't worry about Willow she doesn't phase me in the least …. but if you go because of me then I'll just feel awful!” Mariko said hurriedly. Ah Mariko could really hit below the belt when she looked at me like this, her lips were all pouty and those chocolate brown eyes looked at me in such a pleading way.

He was leaning up against a nearby wall, I hadn't even heard him follow me out that's how quiet he'd been. “No I wont Setsuna you know this clan like I do it would be nothing but never ending arguing, between both my clan and Reyna's. I'm tired of it, and I shouldn't have even come.” I stated with a small sigh. If anyone could understand my reason behind this it'd be Setsuna, or rather I hoped he would. “I'm glad you did after all it has been quite a while, since we've managed to see one another. But if this is what you wish then go, I wont argue what I will say is that I hope its not another two centuries before I lay eyes upon you again.” Setsuna murmured. With this he walked towards me and placed a kiss on my forehead, and turned and walked back towards the parlor. I couldn't help but feel a little guilty for having not been in contact with Setsuna …. it just never seemed to be a good time for either one of us up till now. I knew though that Setsuna bore no grudge with me, call it my intuition or the fact that I just knew how the man was. About twenty minutes, and half of my patience later Mariko came running down the stairs, with several suitcases …. good thing my limo was spacious I mused. “Your not going to be at my place for a centuries you know.” I pointed out as I nodded towards her belongings.

“I know but I got some new clothes, and I want to model them for you! Seina's not the only one who can model.” the blond girl said with a wink. I decided not to argue on this one, and just let it be because knowing Mariko she'd pout again. “Alright then lets just go.” I said as I opened the doors open for her and allowed her to go out first. Just about that time my long stretch limo, came pulling up into Reyna's long driveway. How Clive managed to get here so fast was news to me, but I guess that was one thing with age and experience. From there I grabbed a few of Mariko's bags, and placed them into the trunk while Clive handled the rest. From there I slid inside beside Mariko who was happily sitting against the window, not that it was any surprise to me but the girl looked even happier if that was possible. “Ohhh this is going to be so much fun! We can stay up late, and talk for hours and do each others hair it can be like one of those modern day sleepovers girls have!” Mariko said as she bounced up and down on the seat a little. “No thanks you may get into that kind of thing, but that's just not me.” I declined. Knowing Mariko the moment I let her touch my hair it would end up cut, and to my shoulders in a modern day fashion. The blond girl did love her fashion, and it seemed that even now she kept up with the latest trends.

“Aw but it'll be fun, pleaseeeee Chrome.” Mariko begged throwing me those puppy dog eyes again. “Why don't you ask Seina, or Ares? They'd be more the type to accept?” I asked. Seina was a model now so wouldn't she be the best candidate not to mention Ares gossiped so Mariko could be entertained by that …. why me? I could careless about gossip and clothes were merely something to wear not god like thing that needed worshiping like so many people seemed to do. Granted I liked looking nice, but there was a limit to everything. “Seina's too busy with her job, and Ares talks too much …. plus I just like you more!” Mariko said bluntly. “While its nice to know you like me, still I'll have to decline I'm not into what you are. If you want to visit with one another we can order a pizza and rent a movie, but that's as modern as I'm going.” I replied. I'd recently bought a flat screen television, such a wondrous box it was full of so many pictures, and people. For a while I'd been convinced that it was evil, and it was created by black magic but the more I heard about them the more, I came to want one.

“Aw …. alright then we can still stay up late right? We have so much to catch up on.” Mariko asked with some disappointment. “Yes, yes I suppose we could.” I muttered giving in just a little. It wasn't like talking with Mariko was troublesome, and while I did like my peace …. some company would be nice. I just hoped that the others didn't decide to invite themselves and waltz in unannounced I thought with a grimace. “Yay! Thank you your the best!” Mariko exclaimed as she hugged me tightly. “Yeah,yeah I'm a regular god, now let go please?” I muttered. Heh but the request was on death ears, especially when it was Mariko I was speaking with. She rested her head on my shoulder, and tucked her arm through mine and stayed just like that. I glanced out the window, we were now heading back into the forest a few hours and we'd be back at my place. So for the remainder of the ride I tried not to think of the curse, or that Morgan was really the one that wanted to break it and not Reyna and the others.

It was late evening when I awoke, the limo was pulling up the hill that lead to Reyna's driveway. As the driver continued up the path, I could see the old mansion it'd no doubt, been fixed over the years. There was no way Reyna would let the 'steal' he'd found fifty or sixty years ago disappear too soon. The house however was about four hundred to say the least years old. The outside structure was done completely in rocks, each stone was carefully placed like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle. The roof was somewhat towering, kind of like medieval towers, but not quite as round. The windows were long, and wide they looked every bit as regal as they were intended to. The yard surrounding the mansion was nicely kept to, it was probably due to the fact that Reyna paid a gardener.

Nonetheless it was still quite beautiful the grass was freshly trimmed, there were rows of rose bushes surrounding the house, and off in the distance would be a small pond where Reyna had fish, only for watching of course. Once we came to a stop at the front of the mansion, Clive my driver came around and opened my door for me. “Thank you I'll call you if I shall need you to come pick me up again.” I said with a soft smile. “Oh no trouble ma'am just call me day, or night and I'll be here as soon as I can.” came the sound of Clive's deep voice. After that I thanked him once more, and headed up the rock walk way to the mansion. No sooner had I walked up on the wooden porch, the double doors flung open and a flash of blond came running at me. I was practically tackled to the ground we both hit the wood of the porch hard. I stared up half dazed half annoyed, at my assaulter it was Mariko and damned if she didn't looked the least bit phased at where we were at the moment.

She hadn't changed a bit, well obviously. Her hair was still long and golden blond hair she had them done up in cute pig tails. Her chocolate brown eyes were filled with happiness, and excitement as she gazed back down at me. She wasn't dressed in her usual attire, instead she know wore a small reasonably low cut blouse it was black and had some wording on it. With that she were a black and red checkered plaid skirt which was short. Seriously it would have be frowned upon back in the day, I thought with a inward chuckle. At her feet were, a pair of combat boots which I had to admit suited her and her make up was as a cute and girly as ever. Her lips were a blend of pink and red, and her rogue which kissed her rosy cheeks was a dull shade of pink. For her eyes there was a light purple and pink contrast going on. She was always cute, and defiantly a looker of that even I could admit …. but at the moment I really shouldn't be admiring her for her looks I muttered to myself.

“Chrome its really you! Oh I've missed you so much, you look great really great!” Mariko bubbled out compliment after compliment. She was now clinging onto me for dear life I could practically see the flash of the lacy pink and white striped bra that she had on. “Yeah its me, or at least I think its me …. now get up would you? Someones going to come out here and get the wrong idea.” I muttered. My long black hair which was curled was now splayed all over the porch, my emerald green gown was hiked up, revealing a little more leg than I had wanted to. Surely anyone would get the wrong idea, heh especially anyone in my family. From there she got up off me in a hurry, and apologized quickly once I rose to my feet I told her it was fine. No sooner was I back on my feet again, Mariko grabbed onto my arm and loop her shorter delicate arm through mine and all but dragged me into the parlor of the mansion. “He,he you've still got that sarcasm about you I see, that's good. Everyone from your clan is already here their waiting in the ballroom.” Mariko explained along the way. “Ah I see, didn't take them long.” I muttered out loud, but more to myself than anything else.

As I looked around the interior had changed from the last time I saw it, now the walls had wallpaper a nice floral scene, I noted. There was still that big fireplace in the center of the room, only now it was molded with rocks which wasn't entirely a bad idea I reasoned. The stairs that lead up, to the other rooms in the mansion was long and spiraling, and painted a nice bright white. “What's with the outfit, what happened to your usual ball gowns?” I found myself asking as he headed on back to the ballroom. “Isn't it cute?! Its nothing like the dresses back in our day, but its so much lighter and I like the way I look.” Mariko said with a pout. She did look cute, I had to hand it to her, but I wasn't about to admit it out loud. “No you look like a harlot of our day.” I replied with a smirk. “Aw no fair, I do not! Just the other day Retica was saying how adorable I looked!” the blond girl protested with a bit of a dramatical stomp of her foot. “You do realize that Retica's just saying that so he'll get on your good side …. if you know what I mean.” I pointed out.

Aw poor Mariko she could be quite dumb at times, or rather she let on like she was. After all Retica was a handsome guy, but he was forever the sweet talker of both cute girls, and guys. “But … but I want to be told I'm cute damn it!” Mariko shouted now losing just a bit of the girly side to her. Heh,heh well her puppy dog like anger was defiantly cute that was for sure I thought quietly to myself. From there we finally reached the double doors, of the ballroom. Before I could say anything else, the blond girl threw both double doors open like it was nothing, and all but dragged me into the room. There mingling with one another, dressed in lavish gowns and dashing suits was my clan, and Reyna's. The silent talk that was going on amongst the others, was interrupted when Mariko had slammed the doors open. The very upset princess all but dragged me inside the room, and with a humph left me. I sighed quietly and reminded myself I'd have to apologize later, with that I walked over to greet my clan who I haven't seen in a long while.

Still pretty as every, and still so much like a doll with her porcelain white skin, and long midnight black hair that was done in nothing but masses of curls. Her eyes were a pretty forest green, and oh her face it was so delicate and soft looking everything from her tiny nose, to her full cherry red lips. The gown she wore was pitch black, it was a off the shoulder gown so her pure white skin was exposed, the sleeves were thin and trimmed with laces. As for the front of her gown was daringly low cut, so just the tops of her small but generous breasts were peaking out over the material. It was laced up like a corset, and the whole bottom half of the gown was flared out, and trimmed with lace and black bows. “Good evening.” Izel replied with a polite bow, taking in her hands her dress and raising it just a little as she did. “Its good to see you again, your looking well.” I replied back. With this the the midnight beauty, turned and walked off …. Izel had never been one of many words not even back in our village.

She was the silent beauty that everyone either admired, and desired, or loathed and picked on. Izel was often thought to be rude, or snobby because she would say what was on her mind then turn and leave. “You really should give me a call sometime, there has been so much you've missed.” a soft but smooth voice said. I turned and there standing at five foot eight with fiery red hair, and dark blue eyes was Ares. I noted the dress she was wearing it was such a vibrant shade of red, the sleeves were long and frilled at the end, and the front of the dressed was lined in black all the way down the middle. The skirt of the dress was all puffed out but it suited Ares well. “I prefer my solitude thank you, besides all you want to do is gossip anyways.” I found myself replied teasingly. “There's nothing wrong with keeping up on the times, after all we're forced to live through each decade.” Ares pointed out. She was forever the gossip freak as she was back then, the red head had to know every little detail about, who was doing what, or who just like in the old days.

Not that she was a bad person, it was just she couldn't keep her mouth shut if she learned a delicious secret. “I suppose not but your a little too into them my dear Ares.” I said. This may sound silly here, but I'd forgotten how many their were in my clan, and it seemed like it was taking forever to greet them all. Not to mention I still had to greet the Yami clan, who was waiting patiently as I talked among my clan. From there I visited with Seien a long blond haired boy well if you could call him that anymore, with hazel eyes like my own. Then there was Shiki a dark loner of his time, he'd chopped his black hair off which had once been down his back, now it only went passed his chin. But it framed his handsome face, and the black in his hair really seemed to bring out the brown in his eyes. After I finished talking among my clan for now, we could always catch up later after all, I noted as I scanned the room that Reyna was not in here. Heh it was just like the man, to not be here on time he was always so late to dinner parties, and balls. Mariko was still sulking in the corner, I'd have to tell her she was cute later …. for her to forgive me. A tapping on my shoulder had me turning around, there standing about approximately six foot was the dark red headed, green eyed boy I use to tease so much as a child.

“Its alright I'm not mad.” I said to Teru. Though I could forever tease him about this incident I thought in the back of my mind. “Heh I don't see what's so great about you, you still haven't changed much. I don't see why we even need you hear.” came the voice of the one person I didn't like in Reyna's clan. There standing up against the wall was a beautiful but a downright bitch as she would be called even in this day and age. Her hair was now short and spiky but had some length to it, and dyed a bright shade of green, something of this time I supposed. She wore some band tee shirt, that was ripped around the stomach showing off her pale stomach. A pair of tight black jeans were hugging her well rounded hips, and she had her lip pierced. I must say that even I was a bit taken aback, I wondered if Reyna was shamed by this girl's actions. “Its always a pleasure to see you again too Willow, your still the same snobby bitch I knew back in the day …. lets do tea sometime shall we?” I shot back sweetly.

It was defiantly a surprise to see the now green haired girl, who once had long flowing wavy brown hair, and dressed in elegant dresses and one who was popular with the men, now dressed as some punk rocker so to say. I watched in amusement as Willow's clear blue eyes turned a shade darker as the agitation set in. “I promised Reyna I'd play nice enough, but if you keep that up I'll challenge you to a duel.” Willow said coldly. “Oh screw Reyna darling, we could always go right outside if you like but your forgetting one little detail, neither one of us will die.” I said with a smirk my eyes never once looking away. Talking about death would surely set Willow off, because she wanted it just as badly as the rest of us. Only she was more sensitive to the topic, because she wasn't use to not getting what she wanted. However before she could come at me, which she looked like she was about ready to do a girl with long cascading brown hair, stood in between me and Willow. At first I didn't recognize her it was only then did I look at the exotic features of her face, and the grey eyes was when I realized that it was Seina.

Back in the day she hadn't, kept her hair any longer than up to her chin and now it almost reached the floor. “That's enough Willow just because you don't like her doesn't mean you have the right to be rude.” I heard Seina's soft but firm voice say. “I don't care what you have to say, there's no way I'm being polite to her …. not when everyone's acts like her cupcakes her the greatest.” Willow said with a huff. Cupcakes? When did I start baking? I thought quietly to myself half amused, at this comparison. I had a witty reply back to that, but I chose to keep my mouth shut simply because it would only end up causing a disturbance and that wasn't necessary. “You've changed quite a bit since I've seen you Seina.” I commented to the dark haired girl. “Oh its mainly for my job, I started modeling you know.” Seina said. Modeling? Why in the world would someone as sweet as Seina want to model? The whole world was based on looks, which she had but nonetheless she was so much better then that. But then again they said if you got it flaunt, I reasoned. Then again it wasn't liked she needed the money, even still if one could get extra money it never did hurt. “No I didn't know though good luck, you defiantly got it to show off.” I complimented. I heard a scoff over in the direction of Willow but I said nothing still. “Looks like I'm last.” a rich sounding voice filled my ears.

Back then all we thought about was death, even our dreams were filled with the sweet thought of our demise. Our clans longed for it, more than one should long for their death. I still remember everything from so long ago, as if it were yesterday …. or maybe it was yesterday and this was all but a dream that I dreamt. Heh or rather that's what I wanted to believe, but in reality there was no escaping,as for our sins we had to atone for them. I glanced out the long stained glass window that overlooked my front yard of my Victorian style house. It was a nice night, quiet and peaceful …. but one got tired of the silence after a while. It was on nights like these, when I thought of the past and of the others who shared the same curse as me. Nowadays I hardly heard from members of my own clan, or the members from the Yami clan.

I preferred it that way, I liked living alone without having to reminded of the curse from long ago. Oh of course, someone would drop in every once in a while but it was rare that would I see them. I had my own life, outside of the Kagami and Yami clan curse that's the way I chose to live. While I said I didn't like being reminded of the past I still dressed the way I did back in the fourteenth century. Not to mention, I surrounded myself with things from that time period, so one would probably called me a hypocrite. It didn't matter though, I just couldn't let go of that time period. Todays fashions, were alright but I could never get use to the idea of jeans, or cashmere sweaters. They were too rough, on the skin and the material of the sweater made,my soft skin break out in a rash. So while I may get looked at a bit odd by this generation I still stuck to my velvets, and satins. “Hello Reyna.” I said coming out of my thoughts as a long jagged dagger was placed against my throat. “Heh as always your no fun, you never get scared, or surprised.” a deep voice replied along with a chuckle. The dagger then was removed from my throat, and I turned around. There standing with long black hair, which was tied back into a ribbon was Reyna.

He too shared my curse, and understood my pain. His bright green eyes, held a sparkle of amusement in them tonight which made me suspicious naturally because Reyna was not the type to be happy unless he had a reason. “What's the point in being, scared when I wont die from a slit throat?” I pointed out as I leaned back up against the wall watching him. I saw that he had one of his favorite outfits on, which was a dark blue, overcoat with black ruffles in the front. The sleeves were also ruffled at the ends, and his pants matched the top, not to mention he had a pair of leather boots on which were like he use to wear back in the day. “That's so like you to, say Chrome.” Reyna replied. I crossed my arms over my chest, and gazed back at him my hazel eyes meeting his green ones. “Alright what's up? Its not like you to grace me with a visit without calling.” I asked finally. The dark haired man was silent for a moment, which was nothing new with him so I waited patiently. “I've talked it over with the others, including the members of your clan as well …. but we want to try and break our curse …. then obtain our goal at last.” Reyna explained quietly.

My eyes went wide, as if I hadn't heard him correctly or rather perhaps I didn't want to hear what he had just said. “Surely you jest, there's no way to break the curse …. and even if there was why would you be so stupid to try it again?” I asked my voice shook, still from the shock of hearing him say such a thing. To hear that even he wanted to do it, was beyond insane but to hear that my clan, along with his clan agreed,to it was even more out there. “No ones ever tried, so you cant say that for sure …. and don't you still want death? The peace that comes from it?” Reyna said moving a little too close for comfort. I looked away, and moved over to the side it wasn't that I was scared or uncomfortable with him close. It was just that, I didn't like him in my space or anyone for that matter. “Heh of course its what I want, but its not what was meant for us Reyna. If that were the case, we wouldn't be cursed with living forever, and never aging.” I stated.

I had a feeling that, Reyna would be shocked or ticked at the way I was talking now but it didn't really matter. “There's always a loop hole somewhere, come now lets go back to my place everyone's waiting to see you.” Reyna coaxed. I turned my back to him, and glanced out the window …. it had been a while since I'd seen the whole Kagami clan. I wasn't sure that I wanted to go, especially if they were all so keen on the idea of achieving our goal from long ago. It would only lead to them, trying to talk me into helping them which was exactly what I didn't want. At the same time if I didn't go, who knows what would happen next. “I'll go back, but not tonight I'll come on my own time.” I murmured finally. Tonight was obviously not a good night, for the simple fact that I was still trying to register what Reyna and the others wanted. Plus I didn't want to leave right away, it wasn't like any of them would be gone tonight, or the next day. “Alright then come, to my house you know the way right? Its still that old mansion up by Seaside hill.” Reyna said as he turned on his heel.

From there I watched as instead of taking the front door, he took the window he had apparently came through. Once he was gone, I closed the window and drew the red velvet curtains to. Such a fool was he, I hadn't expected this from him of all the people. If it was anyone that would have suggested it, that wouldn't surprise me it would be either Shiki, or Mariko. Heh but maybe it was something I couldn't see, or rather didn't try to see it. In truth we all wanted to achieve our goal of dying …. it was just that we were too smart to go and try it again. Rather I thought the others were, ah alas what fools mortals be or better yet in this case immortals. From there I turned and walked from the room and after making sure everything was locked up, I headed back to my own bedroom to retire for the night. Even if sleep wasn't actually necessary, it was still a past time that I enjoyed. It made me feel like, I was like the rest of the mortals that needed to sleep to stay healthy …. heh even if that was not true.

I turned out the lamp on the bedside table, and pulled the comforters over my head. It would be morning soon, I thought as I closed my eyes and listened to the, faint sounds of the crickets, and birds chirping. The next morning I woke to the sound of the phone ringing, as I opened my eyes and glanced at the clock I groaned. It was seven in the morning, couldn't the caller pick a reasonable time to call? I thought to myself a bit annoyed as I got out of my warm bed and headed towards the living room where the phone would be. As I was walking, into the room I recalled last nights events and I knew that it would be without a doubt one of my clan, or Reyna's calling. Which annoyed me even more, finally after making my way over to the phone I answered. “Hello?” The bubbly sound of Mariko's voice filled my ear as she asked. “Chrome! I'm so glad I caught you! I didn't wake you did I?” I let out a soft sigh, where this girl kept all her joy was news to me. “Yeah you did, but its alright what do you want?” I asked.

My voice was still laced with sleep, and more than likely annoyance from having being woken up at such a early hour. “I heard from Reyna, that your coming over! So I was wondering when, that was?” Mariko said with excitement. Damn Reyna he clearly didn't waste, anytime in telling the others that I would be over. He probably even didn't hear a word I said, and told the others a twisted version of what I said. “I did say I would come back, but I clearly told Reyna it would be on my own time so whenever I get around to it.” I replied. It was best to set it straight, while I could before it became one big mess that I couldn't do anything with. “Oh I see …. well its just the way Reyna talked it seemed like it would be just around the corner.” replied Mariko. Her voice sounded a little softer now, with a twinge of disappointment to it. I could imagine the thin blond brow wrinkled, and her full lips pursued in a pout. I'd seen this too many times out of Mariko, heh it was often how she'd get her way with someone if she knew it would effect them. “You should know Reyna by now, he likes to use his words to make others think what he wants them to think.” I said practically rolling my eyes. “Oh alright, but come by soon I really want to see you as, do the others.” Mariko piped up. With that I heard the click of the phone in my ear, it was as to say.

“I don't want to hear anymore, I'll see you soon.” But that was Mariko, bubbly, girly, and stubborn to put. I had a feeling that I'd have to end up going sometime soon, or else someone else would contact me and bother me even more. I didn't want my peaceful life being interrupted all the time. It wasn't that I disliked them, it was just I liked living my life my way …. and somehow I just felt they kept me from doing that. From there I put the phone back down on the receiver, and went to gather my clothes so I could take a quick shower. There was no way I was going back to sleep, be my luck I'd only get interrupted by another one of the clan members. From my closet I selected a green emerald gown, that was gathered in the front, roses had been embodied around the center of the top . The the sleeves were long and flowing, and ruffled just a bit at the ends, as did most dresses of my time. After gathering my clothes I headed into my bathroom. It was a pretty good sized room for a bathroom, it was much bigger than my bathroom in the past I recalled. The walls were painted a off white, while the floor was done in tile a nice black and white checkered pattern was going on. The bathtub was even large, and lined with gold trimming. I quickly adjusted the water temperature making sure to get the water nice and hot. I then laid my discarded my night clothes aside and stepped into the shower, drawing the shower curtain to.

Long ago I would have loved to have something nice as a shower. Back from the period I was from, the water had to be boiled not only to be heated but to kill any bacteria that might be in the water. A while later I got out of the shower, and toweled off and dressed. All the while I couldn't take my mind off of what Reyna wanted to do. He should have learned by now, that it was pointless to break the curse, and for our wish to be granted. I had thought we'd all had accepted it, long ago but by the looks and sounds of it there was another story to be told. I decided earlier that I would go to Reyna's place, however if all they wanted to speak of was breaking the curse then I would leave. They should just live their life out, whether it was boring to live out ones life knowing that, you'd never die or not. That's just how it was to be, we'd been cursed for our sins and they should just accept it …. I already had. With that said after a quick breakfast I went upstairs and began to pack for Reyna's. I figured the sooner I got there the sooner, I could leave if all of it was just about the curse. I chose not to pack too many things, in case I would be having to come home.

But at the same time I packed enough for a week's stay just in case, I ended up staying. With that said, I gathered my things and called my driver to come pick me up. In all these years in living, I hadn't once attempted to drive my own vehicle, somehow I felt it would only end in disaster. After I made the call to my driver I decided to call Reyna, unlike most of the clan members I preferred to announce when I'd drop in. It was well after ten o'clock now Reyna should be up already. “Hello?” answered the soft but yet deep voice. “Its Chrome, I've decided to drop in today for a visit but I'm not staying long.” I replied. I wanted to get it through that thick head of his, that this would be done on my terms, and mine alone. If he didn't like it he'd just have to deal with it I decided. “Thank god, your coming Mariko has about drove me out of my mind.” came Reyna's reply, followed by a sigh of what seemed like relief. I couldn't help but laugh softly at this, I could see Mariko in one of Reyna's many rooms bouncing up, and down pestering Reyna on when I was coming. “Do you understand that I'm serious, about what I said?” I questioned him seriously. I wanted to make it clear that I would not back down from my word, and he needed to accept this or I wouldn't come at all. “Yes,yes I hear you, you say you wont stay long. I'll see you when you arrive, well then goodbye.” Reyna stated then only seconds later I heard the click of the phone in my ear. I couldn't help but feel a little agitated because, I had a feeling that he didn't understand one bit of what I said. With one last sigh, and glance around my Victorian house, I grabbed my things and headed out onto the front porch. Down at the end of the yard, where my huge iron gate stood was a long black stretch limo. Although I still preferred horse drawn carriages, to these monstrous beings known as a automobile I had to admit it was a lot faster than getting there by carriage.

My driver who was male, oh say about in his early fifties opened my door for me and allowed me to slid inside the limo. He was a nice man, quiet even there were about as many wrinkles on his old skin as there were laugh lines on his face. His gray hair was thick, but neatly cut short I noted this every time I looked upon on him. For I would never get wrinkles, or have gray touch my raven black hair …. so things like this were precious to me. Moments later I was on the road, and headed towards Reyna's mansion which would no doubt, be lavish in riches and colors. The man did like to go out of his way, to be flashy he put the word flashy to shame if you know what I mean. Its not that I could really blame him, I surrounded myself with things that caught my eye, as did my clansman and his.