Fools Paradise

Sitting in his room contemplating what is precious to him. Wittorf stares off into space as he thinks. He did not have very many things to his name. He only brought with him some clothes and snacks and his photo of Lana. He was a little embarrassed to bring something like that to class.

He looked at the pendant around his neck and thought about it. While it did come from his parents and was the only thing he had that connected him to these people. He only just received it and did not feel too attached to it.

Why did Steel need them to do this? What was the importance of bringing something precious to school? Why couldn't it be something simple like something he liked or something cool. He could probably figure something out then.

Deciding that sitting around his room was not going to get him anywhere he stood up and began walking around the school. Perhaps some exercise would help jolt some ideas.

Wandering around the building aimlessly Wittorf stumbles across Diel and Sedian who are hanging out in the cafeteria. They spot Wittorf and Diel calls out to him.

"Hey Wittorf, what are you up to?"

"Not much just thinking about our homework."

"Oh, you mean the precious thing. Did you come up with anything?"

"Not yet I can't think of anything, what about you guys?"

Laughing to himself Diel pulls out a wooden comb and reveals it with confidence. Wittorf had no clue what it meant to him. It looked old and small. Perhaps something you would give to a child to practice combing their hair.

"This comb was the first thing I was ever given by my mother. She knew how beautiful I would be and wanted me to prepare myself for that day."

Wittorf smiled warmly and looked at the comb again. It held meaning to Diel because it was a gift from his mother, that made sense. Looking at Sedian he wondered what item Sedian thought was precious to him.

As if reading his mind Sedian pulled out some small triangles. They looked like small building blocks. Sedian looked at them with his deadpan expression and commented.

"These were my first traps. Simple caltrops."

Looking at what looked like harmless building blocks he could see the damage they would cause if stepped on. He shivered a little at the idea. Watching both of his class mates stare at their items Wittorf wondered if maybe he had something like that.

"Try not to think to hard about it." Diel recommended "You will know what's precious when you see it."

Wittorf continued walking on as he thought about Diels words. He looked back down at his pendant and wondered if that was really the precious item of his. It might have been his actual parents, but it was given to him by his foster mother, the one woman who he loved the most.

"Watch out!"

Wittorf stopped in his tracks moments before running into a pillar. It was the same pillar that Sai almost ran into while she was day dreaming. Perhaps they shouldn't of put that pillar there. It seemed like a bad place.

Turning around to see who warned him he noticed Sai and Kai watching him. Kai was frowning and looked disappointed while Sai had her arm out. He could tell it was Sai who warned him.

"Oh, come on it would have been funny to watch him hit the pillar Sai."

"That's not funny sister."

Kai and Sai walk up to Wittorf and Kai smiles his way. Hiding behind her sister, Sai nervously smiles a well. She was as cute as ever. Her sister now that he had a chance to look her over was also very beautiful.

She was definitely more filled out than her sister, but her confidence was so much more noticeable. Her blue hair and light blue eyes were fierce. Her smile was playful but also seemed dangerous. He was not sure if he wanted to be around her for long. An idea popped into his head.

"Did you figure out what you were going to bring tomorrow?"

Gently caressing a hair clip on her head Kai smiles.

"I did, it was the first gift given to me my by sister."

Blushing Sai looks to the ground and pulls out a worn bookmark.

"this was also given to me by my sister."

Looking at both girls showing their items off Wittorf wishes he had a sibling to give him something. Kai grabs Sais hand and drags her away.

"Sorry Wittorf, we have cleaning to do today so we can't hang around."

It seemed like they always got put on cleaning duty. It was good to at least see Kai not skipping out this time. He continues his walk and thinks back to the four students who all had something simple yet valuable to them.

Perhaps the picture of Lana was all he needed. It was precious to him indeed and it meant a lot to him. He made his way outside and sat down on a bench to relax and absorb in everything.

Looking over to the field he noticed Loat training with his sword. He had not talked to Loat yet. Wondering what he was going to bring Wittorf decided to make his way over there.

Loat was swinging his sword repeatedly. Wittorf noticed a weight was on the blade of Loats sword and Loat was sweating profusely. He also noticed a very thin line formed around Loat. It looked like the energy shroud that was used in the previous fight but much thinner.

"Hey Loat, how is training?"

Stopping his action, the shroud dissipated, and Loat looked at his best friend. Smiling he grabs a rag from the dummy near him and wipes his face.

"Going good so far, what about you?"

"I'm trying to figure out what personal item I want to bring to class tomorrow."

"What about your pendant?"

"I'm not sure if it would count since its such a new item for me."

Loat smacks Wittorfs back and laughs.

"Of course, it could count. Wasn't it something your parents passed down to you?"

"Yea but I never knew them."

"That's not a big deal it was an item passed down to someone they loved."

"You think so?"

"I do!"

He decided that Loat was right. It was great to have such a good friend who would help him in times of trouble. Loat grabbed some water and drank it. He felt refreshed and ready to continue training. To him, his body was just as important as his mind. So, he made sure to train every day this way.

Wittorf decided that maybe its time he got some training in today as well. He decided he would use the pendant tomorrow and now that it was off his mind, he could focus on something else.

The next day arrived and everyone was eagerly awaiting to show off their item and share the memories. Steel entered the room and everyone went silent. He walked to the front of the classroom and looked over everyone.

Beaming in their seats except for Caiman who was sitting there with a slight frown on his face. The class was filled with excited energy.

"I assume you all followed my instructions and brought something valuable to class today?"

The entire class shouts "Yes, Sir!"

"Good, I would like each of you to come up to the front of the class and talk about the importance of your item."

Kai went first she walked up to the front of the class and turned around slowly while tilting her head so everyone could see the elaborate hair pin she was wearing. She giggled and Diel melted in his seat.

"This was a gift given to me by Sai when we were five. She went out with dad and picked it out during our birthday. Ever since that day I've worn it on special occasions. Today is an exception!"

Kai goes to sit back down, Sai goes next. She wanders up slowly and turns around and quickly begins to blush as the students all look at her.

Mumbling Sai quickly explains that the bookmark was also given to her on her 5th birthday by Kai and that she has used it to keep track of all her books since then.

Each of the students all take their turns talking about their items and it gets to Loat who reveals a beautiful antique sword. He explained that it was passed down from his family for generations and that it holds power in it for anyone of his bloodline.

Wittorf takes his turn and when he goes to explain the pendant, he realizes he still does not feel right about using it.

"This was a pendant given to me by my foster mother. It was a present from my real parents. I never knew them and still don't. This is all I have left of them."

Caiman stands up and walks to the front of the class and smirks. He knew what this was all about or at least he had a really good idea. He pulled out a pouch of something and showed it to the class.

"This is bone dust from a dragon bone. It has not value to me other than the fact that it will help me create a powerful familiar."

What was he talking about, summoning a familiar, is this what we were going to be doing with these objects? If everyone knew that would that of changed what kind of items they would use?

Steel waves Caiman back to his seat and walks back up to the front of the class.

"Caiman is correct in one thing. Each of the items you brought with you will be used to help you create your contract with a familiar. The reason I had you bring something of value to you I wanted to make sure that the familiar you contract with fits your personality as close as possible."

We were about to summon a familiar! He was about to have his own amazing partner!