New Freshmen At Summoner High 18 Haggling And Gifts On First Meeting

The old man behind the counter could not help but laugh at the kids that had entered his shop now. He quickly drew their attention. "Younglings, It's rare for your kind to come here." The old man said as he made his way to where the two now stood.

"The book here an introduction to our langue youngster. I wonder what book you might have to trade for it. I only accept books from your world." The old man said with a smile before adding "No cla.s.s textbooks, I already have a complete set of those."

"I have a new novel first edition print of the fantasy genre," Kaden said as he fetched the book out of his storage. "I even got the author to sign. I think it's worth more than your Primer. It's excellent work." Kaden paused to try and read the old mans face, (a poker face is it) he thought. "How about this, I'll trade this copy with your primer and a history book about this world" Kaden countered.

"Hmm, that makes things hard for me, if you have another book that not autographed maybe I can do that trade and give you a beast egg as a gift for humoring an old man." The shop owner countered with his own.

"I'm not sure if that's the best for me" Kaden replied grimacing as he made a new offer. "How about you give me two beast eggs on top of those two books and I'll give you my autograph novel with a graphic novel my world calls a manga. It'll be volume number one of a new series."

"Deal," The old man placed his hand out to shake on the deal. Kaden nodded his head with a grin as he shook the old man's hand. They quickly moved to the counter to complete the trade. Kaden took out the volume number one of a new manga he started reading and the book he had in his hand and placed them on the counter. The old shop owner did the same with his products. Two fairly large tomes and two golden eggs the size of an ostrich egg was placed on the counter to be inspected.

Hinata just stood to the side with that knowing smile girls are born with. She thought the why Kaden haggled with the old man over two very common books was very funny. The fact that Kaden also managed to complete the cla.s.s a.s.signment was also a bonus. She had a feeling almost a hope that the second egg Kaden ask for was for her. As she stood there dazed in her own fantasy Kadens voice brought her back to reality.

"Hinata which of the two eggs would you like." Kaden offered.

His kindness caused Hinata to blush a little. She quickly arrived in front of the counter to inspect both eggs. "What the difference in these creatures? Do you know Owner-Sama?" Hinata asked politely.

"Your Girlfriends Cute boy be sure to make her happy." The shop owner teased. "NO," both kids said in response as they both turn red. "We just met yesterday and are cla.s.smates, Owner-Sama" Hinata quickly blurted out. "Yeah, we just met and are just normal friends. Besides I'm too young to have a girlfriend." Kaden responded. (But, not too young to have a fiancee.) Hinata bitterly thought.

"Ha ha ha, too funny. Tell you what, I got the perfect beast egg for your little girlfriend there. Consider it a gift for cheering up my day." The shop owner said as he ran to the back to fetch the egg. Unlike the two golden eggs, he had placed on the counter this one was kept in a silver and gold work box with thin gla.s.s panels.

"Ok kiddo before I can gift this egg to you I need to see if it will react to you. If not I can only give you a chaos egg like I gave your little boyfriend." The shop owner said has he very carefully removed the box lid on the egg.

The egg itself was not golden like the two other eggs this one was silver with bright blue ice patterns on it with light green swirls that look to represent wind. It was like a work of art. Comparing the chaos eggs to this one was like night and day. The simple smooth golden egg look too boring and even a little dull next to it.

"It's a simple task just place your hand on the top of this egg. If you're destined with it we all will know right away" the shop owner said as he beckoned with his hand for Hinata to approach.

With a tinge of nervousness, Hinata did as she was asked. She herself was unsure of herself. Hinata had always been sheltered by her family and this was the first time she had gone shopping with a friend. Mustering up her courage she placed her hand on the beautifully colored egg.

The texture felt smoother then what she thought but seeing that nothing else of note happened she felt disappointed. "Now, now, youngster, give it a minute this is a special creature after all." the shop owner coaxed trying to encourage the girl.

"Yeah, Hinata relax your mind and try to form a connection with it," Kaden suggested. Not taking her hand off the egg Hinata nodded to her friend's suggestion. Once Hinata lowered her guard she felt a pull coming from her hand. A second later the egg rattled as it cracked open.

"I had a feeling you would meet it's standard." said the shop owner as he smiles at Hinata in approval. "I raise these creatures as a hobby and but it's hard for me to find worthy holders for them," he added as he took the two books he had just gain and put them under the counter.

Kaden quickly took out a book about magical creatures and quickly found what kind of partner Hinata had just found. "An Ice Roc, or even an Ice phoenix... Too young to determine which one. Both are really powerful creatures." Kaden a.n.a.lyzed as he kept flipping back and forth to two different sections of the textbook.

"Its impressive how many books you carry on you, young one." the shop owner said with a hint of amus.e.m.e.nt in his voice. "Ha ha, Yes, Ower-Sama its as you said. Kaden is basically a walking library." Hinata teased.

"Its Ice Phoenix, and is a very special breed of Phoenix as it tears do not heal wounds like a normal phoenix. Instead, it tears crystallized into a mana jewel that can be used in alchemy and other types of crafts. Its rebirth is also thru flame but it converts that heat into cold energy. They are strong in both offense and defense ice magic. So learn well from it young one" the old shop owner said as he patted Hinata on the head.

"Sweet, congrats Hinata," Kaden said as he took the two books and two eggs into his storage. "Old man, do you got a basket for her to carry her new partner in?" He asked.

"Haha, Why does she need a basket when she can just complete the bond," The shop owner replied. "It because of our cla.s.s a.s.signment to bring back a beast egg and the teacher going to guide us in the bonding process," Kaden answered. "Well how about you give the la.s.s one of those eggs you got and let her complete the bond under my guidance. It's not that I don't miss trust the Lord but its better if others did not know about your friend's partner till they are both strong enough to protect each other." The shop owner said with reason.

"Kaden, I think Owner-Sama makes a good point. Mythical creatures as rare as a phoenix would cause a huge stir. My grandfather said that our strongest summons should always remain hidden. To only use it when someone life or yours is in danger." Hinata said in a lecturing tone.

"Haha, Liston well to your girlfriend boy she speaks the truth." The shop owner said. "For the last time we are just friends, we are way too young to think about such things," Kaden said as his face got red. Hinata just rolled her eyes with a grin on her face.

"Old man, any good place to get a snack around here," Kaden asked as Hinata followed the shop owners instructions to complete the bond with her new summons.

Soon after Hinata and Kaden found themselves in a food court area sitting at a table. The tray in front of them full of different kinds of snack food that both kids had never tasted before. "I'm glad we finished the cla.s.s a.s.signment so quickly," Said Kaden with a smile as he picked a pastry that was in the shape of what looked like a cross between a rhino and elephant.