33 Flower Village

"We've arrived at Flower Village, for those who have their destination here, please step down from the train, we'll wait for 5 minutes. Have a safe trip and good night!" The announcer said. "That's our stop let's go." Zeolite said standing up and walks away to the exit, as the other followed shortly, Arkus is still mad at Hector, as Hector tries to talk to him multiple times and Arkus just walk away ignoring him, "what's wrong with him?" Hector sigh a hint of sadness in his voice, Theresa noticed the change of mood and give him a warm smile and pat his shoulder, "maybe he isn't in the mood to talk, don't worry." Hector let out a long sigh, "I hope so…"

"Even at night this village is beautiful!" Ashley said in awe, as she keeps running around, like a child. "I can't believe she still got enough energy…" Celine said impressed by Ashley's energy, "maybe she can swim to another country." Zeolite snickered sarcastically, "That seems a little bit too much…" Celine sweatdrops at his statement.

"Zeolite! Can I borrow your shoulder for a while?" Arkus ask looking up at him wagging his tail, "Why? Don't you have Hector?" Zeolite ask stopping on his track, Arkus sweat nervously when he said that, "uhh, well, I want to check your shoulder!" Arkus said nervousness filled his voice. Zeolite glares at him suspiciously and releases a sigh, "fine, just for a while." He said offering him his hand, "Thank you!" Arkus said giving him a toothy smile, Arkus jump to his hand then to his shoulder, feeling the night breeze, "this is good…" Arkus said blissfully.

Hector blinks a couple of times, can't believe what he sees, "Huaaa…Theresa!" He cried latching his arms around her, hugging her, "w-what's with the sudden hug?!" Theresa yelp surprised, "a betrayal scene has appeared!" Hector cries, "calm down, why don't you try to treat him food later and talk to him?" Theresa said giving him some advice. Hector's face lightened in happiness, "That sounds good!...but can I hug you a little longer? It feels comfortable…" He said snuggling to her shoulder.

"Can we do it later? It's kinda embarrassing doing that here…" Theresa said a blush spread on her cheeks, "Mhm! Sure!" Hector nods in understanding, "Then, we should get going." Theresa smiles, "Yeah, yeah." Hector nod, as the two walk again, following the others.

"That's a good moment those two have!" Ashley grins planning to blackmail them, "don't you ever think to try weird things." Zeolite said glaring at her, Ashley groans in defeat, "why? That was a good idea…" She continues to groan as Zeolite just ignores her. As Celine tries to comfort her, they stop walking and get into an inn. "Welcome! What may I do to help you?" The lady behind the counter greets them.

"Is there's a room with 2 beds, and a room with 3 beds?" Zeolite asks the lady, "let's see…yes sir, there are. But the room with 3 beds price is doubled, would you want to rest there?" The lady ask again. "Yeah, sign me up with that light blue-haired boy, and these girls in the 3 beds room." Zeolite said leaning his elbow to the counter, while pointing to the girls. "Please wait for a moment. Reservations by whom? And how many days would you want to stay?" The lady asks, "Zeolite. 2 days." Zeolite replies, his hands on his pockets, "Alright…total price is 20.000 shards, here's the key." The lady said giving him the keys, Zeolite turns at Ashley, "Give me 10.000 shards." He said motioning his hands for her money, "seriously?" Ashley rolled her eyes and dig for her pockets, and pulled out a bag of shards that she had count before. "I'm not gonna pay myself." Zeolite said grabbing the bag and give it to the lady along with his.

"Thank you very much! Hope you have a great day!" The lady bowed.

The boys and girls then go to their own room, with Hector keep staring at Arkus who seems to have fun with Zeolite, but Zeolite didn't seem to care much. Zeolite then notice that Hector has been staring at them, "what are you staring at?" He asks a hint of confusion in his voice, "nothing." Hector scoffs and went to lay on his bed, "what's wrong with him?" Zeolite asks to Arkus who is licking his paw, "dunno." Arkus replied trying to act cold. "…" Zeolite stays silent and quietly looks at the two.

"Your hometown is absolutely beautiful!" Celine said completely amazed, "really? Wait until tomorrow." Theresa smiles taking her gauntlets off, "the bed is soft! I can sleep for eternity!" Ashley said plopping herself to the bed as the bed respond with bouncing her to the air a little bit. "So bouncy…" Ashley muttered before falling asleep. "Wow, so quick." Celine said hearing Ashley snores already, "that's Ashley, sleep so fast, and always wake up the last." Theresa giggles at her best friend's behavior, "yeah, I can see that…" Celine said agreeing.

"We should sleep now." Theresa said turning off the light, "good night." Celine said pulling the blanket up to cover her body. "Night." Theresa replied going to her own bed. And sleep for the next day.

The night passes and is greeted by the rising sun, "Pstt…Celine wake up, I want to show you something." Theresa whispers on her ear, Celine shift on her sleep, opening her eyes a little, "…what?" Celine muttered sleepily, "you want to or not? I'll go by myself if you don't want to." Theresa said offering her once again. "Sure…give me a minute…" Celine yawn, stretching her back and rub her eyes before standing up to wear her clothes, "you don't wake Ashley up?" Celine asks yawning, she helps her clothes in her hands. "Nah, let her be. She won't be awake anyway." Theresa said swinging her legs back and forth.

"I'm ready. Where are we going anyway?" Celine asks adjusting her jacket, "secret! Just follow me!" Theresa grins opening the door, "let's go!" She said excitedly, Celine smiles at her excitement, "mhm!" she nod grinning.

The two went outside the inn, and walks to the hill, the village is pretty big, a mountain, a hill, and a lake. The sky is still pretty dark, some villagers are already awake and go to work, while some are still asleep. The breeze is refreshing in the morning. But every day is not much different. It's peaceful.

"What hours is it now?" Celine ask while walking, "around 5 AM. Sorry to wake you up." Theresa smiles asking for forgiveness, Celine stares at her in disbelief, her soul has left her body, "I'm sorry, let me treat you breakfast later." Theresa said ruffling her hair. "Y-Yeah, thank you." Celine said while fixing her hair back to normal.

Theresa's face beamed with happiness and runs until they had reached the hill, she waves her arms around at Celine excitedly, "Come here! Oh, oh! It's starting!" Celine quickens her pace and run to where Theresa is standing, "see right there? Bunch of lilies right? It's gonna bloom." Theresa said pointing to the land full of lilies below the hill. Celine stares at the lilies, as it slowly blooms, the sun is also rising. A cold breeze hits Celine's skin making her shiver a bit, she cover her nose with her scarf.

The sun has risen, as the lilies bloom, revealing their beautiful petals, the scenery gives off a chill, relaxing, and calm vibes, Celine widened her eyes in awe, she has never seen something as beautiful as this view in her life, "W-Wonderful! I've never seen something so beautiful like this!" Celine said her jaw drop, and is absolutely taken aback.

"I'm glad you like it, I always watch the lilies bloom with grandma when I was a child." Theresa smiles remembering the warm memories, Celine stares at her face, and feels a sad emotion mix with various emotions in it. Celine wants to open her mouth to speak, but stop, and is replaced by a smile. 'No, just enjoy the scenery.' She thought, and look at the scenery once again.