The Ultimatum of Half Moon Village

"Grandma Moppo! Zero! Welcome- who is this?"

Almost immediately a loud smack followed. "Watch your mouth, brat! Is that how you should be treating esteemed guests?"

Zero grinned. Leave it to Clowis and Louis to ease up the tension.

"Zero's back?" a shout from somewhere above the leafy canopy echoed. That was all it took before the word got around. A horn was sounded and Zero knew that was from the watchtower.

The kids came running with Zoe chasing after them. "Zero!" They yelled and tackled him in a hug. By they, it meant Leon and Jacqueline. Rima merely stood by Zoe's side with her eyes shining more than usual.