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It was a ridiculously bright and beautiful sunny morning out on the farm. Sully had for once gotten up before noon, having been enlisted to help do some farm work.. what, work? Yes really! No one says no to Grandad! With much grumbling and complaining, he had dropped Kanika and Tobey off and headed up to the barn with Kayin. It would be a perfect opportunity for the kids to get to know each other better, Kayin had thought, and had even left a note at the warehouse that others could drop their kids off for a farm "play date" as well.


"WOOOOO!!" Toby yelled excitedly, bounding down a stretch of yard to where it met a solid looking wall of corn. He LOVED being out in the open, smelling that fresh grass air, getting his little claws dirty. The warehouse was just not his scene, but this was the life! HE could blend in with city life any day but his gypsy blood sang when he had the whole open countryside ahead of him and a whole day to do nothing but explore!
"C'Mon guys!" He called over his shoulder, then disappeared into the thicket of corn much taller than he.

Kanika trotted along after him, both enthusiastic of the day and annoyed at the newly adopted brother taking charge. She was always the leader of every adventure before, and now Toby did whatever he wanted and naturally took charge. He had teased her all the way to the farm about not being able to sing the stupid Bingo song out loud, and he was even becoming good friends with George. HER dog friend. HER familiar. She scuffed her claws, irritated. George yapped and followed the boy, wagging and panting at his heels. It was even more annoying that she kinda really liked the boy too, when he wasn't being a stupid puppy-stealing BOY! She harumfed, not sure if she wanted to go into the corn field and look like she was following him just because he said so.

The small aquatic demon smelled the air and turned up his nose. He truly felt like a fish out of water. His stubby tentacles drooped in disappointment looking at the vast dry wasteland before him. His mother, Alleria, slathered moisturizing sunscreen on him before dropping him off and stressed that he should reapply after a hour, or so, especially if he was going to be outside for very long. He clung to his red pack like his life depended on it and started to walk towards the other children.

Toby bounced through the tall corn stalks, already in adventure mode. George dodged in and out of the stalks next to him, in front, and behind. The dog was crazy with excitement to be out of the warehouse. But slowing, the boy realized Kanika hadn't followed. He wondered if anyone else would come play, as he and the girl weren't off to the best start. He did like her, but couldn't help himself and picked on her. It was fun to make her angry though!
He slowed and circled back to go investigate if anyone else was around the farm today, or maybe see if he could find some mischief in the least..


Kanika had been loitering along the edge of the field, debating what to do. She could follow and play, or pout, or go on her own adventure perhaps. She knew if she called George mentally he would come, but then she felt a little guilty. The dog familiar was just having fun, he wasn't abandoning her. It was hard to be ok with it but despite her pint sized outsides, she was a very old child and could be more mature about things if she chose. Sighing, she looked around, deciding to let them be. Just in time, she saw some new arrivals to the farm yard. Perking up a bit, she trotted over to circle Travis and the very small baby with him.
Hellooooo... she sent them the cheerful thought. The smaller one was different, she knew, she had seen him once she thought, maybe... he was different like her she thought, and was about to say something to him when she spied the other boy that had arrived. As she was watching, a dark winged thing dove off a nearby hay roll and before she even knew what was happening it had landed smack into the new kid!

Lucian rounded the edge of the corn field. What he seen next would make anyone scream, which he did, a dark silhouette rocketed towards him, knocking him onto his rump.

"I'M TOO YOUNG TO DIE!" He wailed with his eyes firmly shut, "DON'T EAT ME! HERE TAKE IT ALL!" He held out his red pack, still blind to the attacker. He didn't want to be here. How can this be 'fun.' Was this the legendary scaredemon? His mind raced and his breathing quickened. He needed his inhaler.

A little blue streak raced through through the cut grass. Just like the boys to leave me behind, she thought. Well, not this time. Papillon slowed her forward motion when she saw that others in the field. She thought the boys had headed out on a solitary adventure and she was tired of being left out of the fun. Well, there were plenty of others to hang out with here, she thought triumphantly. She'd have her own adventure. Without the boys.

Papillon saw another youngster with wings like herself. How exciting! she thought. Spotting Travis and Picollo by the edge of the corn rows, she noticed a girl that she remember from the Barn Dance. Papillon wondered if she lived here on the farm. Then she noticed a a blue haired boy sitting by himself. She wandered over to say hello.

"Hi there," she said as walked up to him.

Toby was trotting back toward the increasing noise of not just Kanika but many other child voices. Apparently a whole pack of kids got dumped out here he though, a grin widening his face. Maybe his siblings were here. If not at least he could find some naive kids to pester or perhaps do his bidding. He had seen some great hay bales and was already concocting ideas for a fort. His mind other places, he stumbled right into his brother Travis enterig the field where he had.
"HEY! - Oh! Travis! " His surprise turned to happiness that his partner in crime had arrived! "Awesome!"

Kanika eyed the mini baby, then watched the older boy he was with leave. She had seen him at the barn dance, she knew that was Toby's co-conspirator. Oh great the day just gets better and better... But the small child next to her was talking to her and she looked back at him. Poor little guy seemed kinda all alone! She was pretty sure they had both just been ditched.

Oh, treasure...? She shared the thought Piccolo, as she gave it a once over. Yeah she liked the idea, she was always up for some pretend pirating!

I sure am looking for treasure! Only, the treasure is a magical dog, and some bad pirate brothers stole him! she shot a look at where Travis had gone into the field.
Only the bravest good pirates can rescue the lost dog though! We need a plan! Making sure she sent the thought out in case any other kids wanted to play along, she rocked back to sit on her haunches. Maybe she could turn this day around on those boys, she though grinning mischievously at the little boy demon.

Frantically, Lucian tore stuff out of his bag looking for his inhaler. Triumphantly, he held it to the sky, “I have found you!” He cried and stuck it in his mouth; he took a deep breath.

“Oh thank god. I thought you were a monster.” He stated, as a matter of fact.

“I don’t know about pizza and serial, but I love candy.” He grinned, “Salt water taffy is the bomb!”

“How do you eat serial?” He puzzled, “that’s like the numbers on stuff, right?”

Casnar jumped when he realized there was someone nearby. He'd heard some yelling out of his view. Fearful yelling that had given him second thoughts about heading further onto the farm, and now there was this girl approaching him. He tilted his head at her and decided he wasn't in any danger from her.

"Hello." He replied, middle eye blinking and then the other two. Given his limited experience with others of his kind, he decided she was rather pretty, especially what was on her back. "I'm Casnar." Surely there wouldn't be anything wrong with introducing himself and his short tail wiggled as he already forgot about the yelling he'd heard and excitement about meeting someone took over. This wasn't so hard at all. "What is this place? Why are we here? What are those things on your back?" The questions just tumbled out of him.