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The Island of Water would be found to the top right of the garden.
The fauna here seemed particularly lush and vibrant, despite the leaves being a jet black. Dew would stick to your clothes as you brushed through what was almost like a jungle. It would open into a clearing, however, with a large lake within, the water branching off both sides to flow ff into the rest of the Water Garden.
The great gate, in the Garden Wall would be found within a temple that stood within the lake, built up to decorate the gate itself. Mers and other aquatic Anthros could also explore a curious glowing reef found below the island.

The cat would find himself drawn to the beauty and refreshing nature of this Island.

The entire time they traveled from the main plaza toward the water island fox was running circles around cat, exploring everything he dared to explore even as cat stared around cautiously. "I don't know! guess we will find out if it does if we have to touch it!" Fox chirped as he looked around at the moist vegetation "i'm so picking where we go next" fox said looking over his shoulder at the island billowing smoke, eyes flashing excitedly. Fox wasn't paying attention to his path as he stared at the island and was quickly jerked from his route as cat grabbed his arm and scolded him not to touch something. Fox's head tilted to the side as he looked at cat then back to the strange looking plant before back to cat, just as confused as him "I don't know..." fox regained a small amount of seriousness that he hadn't shown in a while "I can't really remember anything, but you seem familiar, and this place does... and we have both said things we don't understand, like its instinct, and when you call me a moron it doesn't seem like you are being mean even though I know calling someone a moron is usually mean..." the smile had faded from Fox's face as the slight confusion and fear surfaced and finally broaching the subject of their lost memories, without even realizing he was doing it Fox moved his hand down cats arm to hold his hand, it wasn't a romantic gesture for the boy, more like one that was meant to be a sign of comfort between two friends.

Fox noted that cat seemed uncomfortable with the touch but held on regardless, he didn't have the doubts that the cat did, something told him that this cat was his friend, and fox liked to listen to that voice because that little voice didn't trust many. "Well if they are metaphorical that I suppose we hope for the best and search the whole island" fox offered as he glanced around "maybe we should start at the highest point so we can get a better look at everything" fox offered as he looked up toward the peak of the island.

Cat was about to protest but realized even if they couldn't see the lock or keys from that height, they could map out the area. Which would be useful in case if anything happened. "...I suppose..." He took a moment's pause before heading off to find higher ground. "Let's try this way?" Of course he was going to try and find the safest route to higher ground. No need to risk injury in the strange yet comforting land.

Cat nearly had a heart attack when Fox bolted off. "W-wait you idiot!" He hissed. He doubted the fire-theme canine heard him and heaved a sigh before carefully jogging off after him. He kept his eyes on the move as they proceeded down the path. They had no idea about this place - well that they could remember. So why, out of all things, would Fox risk his life to find some locks and keys? The feline simply grumbled to himself as he continued his jogging pace.

As Fox fell to the floor, there'd be a ringing that'd be heard that'd echo through the island and Cat's mind, causing a small flashback of being the one laying on the floor, children laughing at a younger version of himself there, singing in a mocking tone a familiar name, which soon faded with the flashback moments after it began.

Taisie.

To add insult to the injury, something glowing and blue fell out of the foliage above and landed on Fox's chest: A small Key.