Pyro looked at Hummer and asked carefully, *Hummer, what do you miss from home?*

The bears just chuckled at ascot.

Hunter pet Flash.

(oh ok just making sure)
"yeah mine isnt that old compared to your castle and the story of this place is very interesting"quince said

Loin nodded, then said, *perhaps I should visit your palace in the future.*

Flash nuzzled into Hunter's hand. "Oh yeah, riiight there...."

Hummer thought about it a momemt. "I miss the gang back and Bluewood, and I miss chasing down bad guys in the desert," She replied finally. "You?"

Scot made a noise that could only be described as a growl.

Hunter smiled and kept scratching.

Pyro thought, then said, *you know what? i liked it when things were as close to normal as they would get. which wasnt very normal.* he smiled. *but i always go through it with you, Thunder, Flare, Nettle, and Bluewood. and Fang too, i guess.* he added.

The bears just sighed, and one faced him and said, *if you shut up, well take that off. got it? just nod.*

Scot narrowed his eyes in suspicion, but nodded.

Flash whimpered happliy.

Hummer smiled. "Well, nobody said it had to end, right? We'll get home soon," She chuckled. "Maybe we'll even get a ledgendary escort~!"

The bears took the bolt off Scots beak, and one said, *now shut up.*

Hunter contiued petting Flash, adn asked, *this the spot?*

Pyro chuckled. *dont get your hopes up.*



Loin turned, and said, *ok, were about to enter the Great Hall. it may not look like much, but please respect it and be silent, ok?*

Scot rubbed at his beak and glared at the bears.

"Yessss....!" Flash replied, flicking an ear in pleasure.

Hummer smirked and shrugged. "You never know. Strange things do happen."

Loin roared and yelled, *I SAID BE SILENT!!*

Pyro gulped and shut up.

Hunter made a shhh gesture at Flash, and continued petting him.

Loin huffed and walked into the Great Hall, and Hawk and Cobra followed.

the Hall wasnt much, but it was still impressive. it was a giant stone hall, with marble pillars holding up the roof, and statues of animals on each side, with on the left being males and right being females. all the statues bore gold crowns, and near the end, there were statues of Loin and Cobra. Hawk smiled and said, *these are statues of all the rulers, starting with Tarbo and his wife, Gator, and ending with Mom and Dad. you guys like it?*

Hummer's wings shuddered at Lion's outburst, but she nodded as Hawk pointed out the statues. "Mm'hm."

Scot walked slightly ahead of the bears for a moment before pausing and making a few more nonsense gestures (Or maybe it was sign language. It was hard ro tell.)

Flash jumped slightly at the shout, but calmed down quickly.