Chapter 44: Retrieving the Buried

*Rosemary*

I found myself standing outside, by the lake. A fog spread out of its surface. Wasn't I just eating with Saffron's family? How did I get here.

The black haired man standing standing by the water edge caught my attention. I stepped closer to get a better look of him.

"S-Saffron?" I asked, taking a step closer to him.

He turned his head slightly, allowing me to see one of his cold violet eyes.

"Are you okay? When did you return?"

He didn't answer, returning his gaze to the lake which became foggier and foggier.

Suddenly, I remembered what Mrs. Daikiri said. She acted as if something bad had happened to Saffron.

"Saffron, when are you coming home?" I asked, aware of the truth. This wasn't reality, but a dream.

He looked down and stepped into the lake.

"Saffron!" I yelled, reaching my hand at him. The fog swallowed him and the lake up, leaving to run through a white void. "Saffron! Come back!"