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Months after her original discoveries, things hadn't gotten much better for Roselina. Her attitude had become disgruntled and her dreams disturbed her daily. School therapists and counselors were of no use. None of them could understand. The lack of answers and meanings disturbed her so much that it wore on her very nerves. Her former friends now scattered from her presence, for fear of becoming victims of her frustrations. Such things had isolated her and only caused her to become more cold and bitter. Her parents worried for her. Not knowing what to do, they took a recommendation from a friend and contacted a woman who was known for having a way with troubled people.

Now, Roselina was in a taxi, her things packed and her mind remembering the words from her parents. She knew they loved her and that they were trying to help. She would try to accept whatever help this person had to offer. She looked out the window and smiled as she saw the passing scenery; a long shoreline with the horizon covered in beautiful blue ocean. Her eyes widened when she saw their encroaching destination. The manor was huge! It was stone and wood, but it was beautiful, perched upon a cliff by the sea. Was this really where she was going to be? When the taxi stopped, she took that as her answer. She exited the cab and walked up the stairway that was carved right into the cliff's rock, leading up to the front door. Even the door was huge. It towered over her in a large oaken arch. Gulping slightly, she reached out and lifted the knocker, letting it bang back against itself. She listened to it echo through the hallways, and now she waited, smoothing her skirt down nervously.

It took a while, but footsteps could be heard quickly approaching. Soon, the heavy oaken door swung open to reveal the owner of the house. Yaruka smiled when she saw the guest and opened the door fully.

"Ah! You must be Roselina," Yaruka said with a smile, reaching out to gently shake the mouse's hand, "I'm so glad you got here safely. Come on, I'll help you with your things. I have a room all set up for you. I hope you like it." She giggled a bit and immediately headed off down the stairs towards the taxi.

Roselina blinked a bit at the woman's enthusiasm. She couldn't help but smile. She was as friendly as her parents had told her. That she was thankful for. Perhaps this was going to be a good thing after all. She hurried to follow Yaruka, trying to catch up.

"I want to say thanks, Miss Yaruka, for taking me in and helping me out." She looked to the side a bit, "I don't want to impose upon you too much, so I'll try to stay out of your way."

"Oh stop talking nonsence, sweetie." Yaruka called back as they got to the taxi. She headed for the trunk, which the cabby already opened, and started taking out the bags carefully, trying not to get sand on them.

"You're not the first person with troubles. You'll fit in nicely around here." She smiled back at Roselina with a giggle, "Just mind a few of the housemates. They're not nearly as bad as they seem." With that, she heaved a few bags onto her shoulders and sprinted back towards the manor.

Roselina smiled and watched her as she sprinted with about four of her medium sized bags on her shoulders. She was strong, that's for sure, and not your orginary woman. She would figure it all out later. For now, she grabbed the remaining bags and followed Yaruka back up the stairs.

She wandered down the hallways as close as she could, trying her best not to get lost. Amidst their wanderings, she saw little creatures running around, laughing and playing as they zoomed past. She heard Yaruka chiding them about running in the halls. She sounded like their mother. Roselina smiled brightly and looked around the other surroundings. The hallways were made with grandure and great height. So many doors leading to so many mysterious places. If she hadn't looked ahead, she might have bumped into Yaruka since the woman had stopped in front of one of the mysterious doors.

Yaruka smiled to Roselina and swung the ornate oak door open to reveal a big, lavish room filled with all the creature comforts a teenager could love and want. It was decorated in the colors Roselina's parents said were her favorite, in beautiful designs and patterns. It was enough to make the girl gasp audibly, which made Yaruka smile. She set the bags down in the middle of the room, looking back to her.

"I hope you like your room. I tried to make it comfortable for you."

Roselina couldn't believe her eyes. This was like her dream room! She set her bags down and twirled around in the large room, giggling and taking it all in. She flopped down on the large, soft bed and snuggled into the fluffy pillows, inhaling the sweet scent of lilacs and jasmine.

"It's beautiful!" She said breathlessly, "I love it, Yaruka. Thank you so much! I'll never be able to repay you."

Yaruka smiled and shook her head a little.

"You needn't try to. Just enjoy yourself and seek me out if you need any help." She nodded to her and turned back to the door. "I'll be around if you have questions. For now, make yourself at home." With that, she closed the door behind her and let Roselina make herself comfortable.

Calanthia was lost but it didn't bother her. IN her hands was a blue bag full of a sweet smelling aroma. Fresh baked cookies. She finally found her way out of the forest and gasped at the ocean's scene. "BEAUTIFUL!" She immediately ran towards it but stopped as she saw a figure.

She tied the blue bagn to around her waist and slowly approached. It was a male figure and she was unfamiliar with this one. So, being her usual bengal self she came right up to him. "Hi. Would you happen to know where this location is, Sir? I'm just a little lost." She smiled sweetly.

"Ah, so I haven't reached outside of the territory yet." She sighed with relief. Her violet eyes shifted back to stare at him and her smile was warm. "Nice to meet you Nebiros. My name is Calanthia but please, call me Cala." She smiled as she turned her face to the ocean. "This home.. its so nice and warm here! I can't believe you live in such a glorious place, Nebiros." She turned to smile to him as her feline tail flicked and her long red ponytail with her bangs drifted in the air around her with the ocean's breeze.

The man before her was infact very handsome and she couldn't help but to force herself to stare at the ocean instead of him. "You say your cousin owns this place? You must come from a wealthy family." She theng asped as she turned back to face him. "Oh my! With your lounging, I hope I haven't bothered you! If I have done so, I will be on my way."

Calanthia giggled and smiled him. In a swift shift, her fingers laced themselves with his and now she held to his arm. "Well, dear Nebiros, if I have not disturbed you and since this is your residence, would you mind taking me on a walk and a tour of your lovely home here?" The feline watched his movement. Would he be offended or take her actions to h eart?

Calanthia giggled and smiled as she came to rest her head against his shoulder. "I was searching for an aquaintance of mine who lives in the forest when I took a wrong turn and came out of the forest for the first time today. I didn't even know there was an ocean here!" She looked out at the water. "Such a peaceful place here."

Calanthia clung to him a little more tightly up these stairs, not trusting the railings themselves. She smiled warmly to him. "My home has many roaming the halls as well so I am more then prepared for such. But thank you." The bengal's tail was out in a stiff fashion to help her keep her balance. "Besides, you'll protect me, won't you Nebiros?" Her violet eyes watched him for a reaction.