"...To be honest, I wasn't expecting to literally enter a storm" you said, bemused.

From the information you gathered on the map given by the mayor, the safest route that would lead to the top of Thunder Peak was a long ravine with a path so narrowed, it was impossible to have both feet on the same spot. Under you was an endless sea of firs and different types of strange bushes that sprouted there. Since the moment you arrived, it constantly rained.

You were drenched from head to toes, your body on the verge of freezing to death if it wasn't for Coco's coat and a special suit that you brought with you beforehand. The man wasn't too affected, and instead saw it as a good practice for when he will enter the Gourmet World to search for a certain ingredient. He didn't say more about it, but you guessed it was pretty important for him.

"If you want, we can take a short pause. I see a gap in the wall, probably a small cavern where we could rest" your comrade said ahead of you.

You were only allowed to move three steps forward before the ground under your feet gave up. All this rain and strong wind eroded the path you were on, sending you and Coco falling all the way down to the firs. You cried out as the branches grazed your skin while you passed through the vines and the needle-like leaves. However, your landing was softened by Coco, who groaned in pain when you fell on top of his chest. You moaned, clutching your throbbing forehead that hit the firm muscles of this handsome man. You lifted yourself, a bit dazed as you gazed down at the Heavenly King.

Said man was currently holding your thighs, red faced and contorted into a flustered mess. You realized that you were straddling Coco, and you nearly fainted on the spot when you noticed that if you moved closer, you would eventually kiss him.

"JEEZ, WHY DOES IT ALWAYS HAPPEN?" you half-screamed in your mind, removing yourself carefully from the man.

"We were lucky to fall on those Cotton Marshmallows..." Coco mused, looking over his shoulder to stare at the white and fluffy bushes. "At least, for one of us..."

"I'm sorry! I can't control where I land!" you barked while the male simply grinned with his eyes closed at your pissed expression.

"Here...We can use them to cover ourselves until we find shelter"

Holding those marshmallows bushes like an umbrella, you strolled through this forest of firs and Cotton Marshmallows. At one point you reached a cave-like gap in the mountain, and decided to rest here until the storm calmed down. If it was even possible for it to slow down on the rain and the sudden gushes of wind. You prepared dishes that would fill your bellies while Coco made a fire.

Enrolling a bit of Cotton Marshmallow around a few blueberries of Berry Clamps that you decided to buy earlier, you formed a ball with the two ingredients. Gathering a full basket of them, you approached the newly made fire by Coco.

"Now, if we roast those marshmallows..." you grinned as you put one of them on a stick.

Leaving it above the fire for one minute, the material started to turn a deep blue color. You pulled off delicately the charred cotton wrap that appeared around the marshmallow. The smell of blueberries mixed with the tender white ingredient made you internally drool.

"Cotton can be considered as a fire retardant depending of the type of the textile. Cotton Marshmallows were classified as flame resistant. Next to a heat source, a pellicle will form around and can easily be removed" you told as you handed over the food. "I think I will call them...Blue Marshberries!"

"It does sound delicious" Coco hummed.

Outside the wind continued to grow strong, and you were worried about the erosion of the routes that led to the mountain. You waited inside the cave for at least an hour. While it was still raining a lot, the view was more visible than before. The two of you continued to climb Thunder Peak, with you holding unto Coco since you slipped a few times by trying to hold yourself on the rocks.

The Heavenly King reached a platform that was situated halfway through the mountain. Instead of ledges or small crevices, you were facing a dilapidated bridge that connected it to the top of Thunder Peak. Strangely, you haven't met any thunderbirds yet.

"Is this bridge the only way to access the top?" you said, tilting your head to the side. "It doesn't seem solid..."

"I can go first and test it" Coco offered.

"Be careful" you warned the man as he walked forward.

He stepped on the near rotten wood, the planks cracking under his weight. Coco frowned at that, applying more force to it, but it didn't give away. While the man crossed the bridge, you were nervously gazing at him and held your breath each time a loud sound came out from under him. You were relieved once he reached the other end safely.

"If it's only one person that cross the bridge, it should be fine!" said Coco from the other side.

"Okay! I'm coming!" you answered a bit nervously.

You gripped the ropes hard as you made the first steps. The Heavenly King encouraged you to go forward, and not look down at any occasion that presented itself. Which was a task difficult to ignore. You felt lightheaded each time you gazed down at the empty void below you. Shadows seemed to stretch from the darkness like tentacles to grab and pull you in.

"You can do it, (nickname)...You can do it" you whispered to yourself. "Just a few steps and-"

You blinked when a loud thump resonated behind you. Slowly turning your head to look over your shoulder, you deadpanned at the sight of a yellow and pink feathered bird with long legs. Blank and emotionless pink eyes stared at you in silence.

THUNDER ELEPHANT BIRD (THUNDERBIRD) CAPTURE LEVEL - 30

Entering a staring contest with the thunderbird, you haven't noticed the way the bridge bent unusually under its weight. It's only when it let out a booming croak that it pulled you out of your reverie. Shrieking loudly, you began to run away as the bird charged at you.

"COCO-SAN! IT WANTS TO EAT ME!!" you wailed as you passed the Heavenly King.

"I would be surprised. Thunder Elephant Birds are vegetarians" Coco told calmly, doing nothing in stopping the thunderbird from chasing you.

"WHY WON'T YOU DO ANYTHING?! KYA!"

You avoided the Thunder Elephant Bird from snapping your head off. You were unfortunately cornered by the thunderbird who hovered you. While its size was nowhere close to an elephant's, it was still pretty tall and big. You did your best to protect yourself as you folded your arms above you. Instead of going for any of your precious limbs, the thunderbird snatched your basket of food. You blinked in surprise, watching as the beast strutted away with the basket in its beak.

"It went for your Blue Marshberries" Coco chuckled as he stopped by your side.

"It could have asked instead of charging at me like a savage beast!" you snarled, shaking your fist at the bird's back.

"It is a savage beast..."

"Oh, shush you!"

You were back on the trail, and this time the storm calmed down. The dark clouds still hovered the mountain, but at least it wasn't raining anymore. You pulled on your hood as the cold wind hit your face, freezing your ears and cheeks. Coco was kind enough to assist you by standing at the front, blocking for the most part the irritating temperature. You stifled a small cry when you tripped over something hard. You looked down at your feet to see...rails?

Your eyes followed the trail, but with the path completely eroded, it was impossible to tell where it started and finished. Maybe there was a mine nearby. The mayor told you that you will find most of them after passing the bridge. And where you will find the thunderbirds who are the most hostile.

"Coco-san-"

"Bend down, (y/n)-chan!" the Heavenly King suddenly yelled at you.

You did it without any hesitation as a thunderbird zipped pass you, claws stretched wide to capture their prey. Coco fired poisonous bullets in its way, and managed to hit his target. The bird let out a wretched cry and fell on the ground, trashing wildly until the poison's effects took in and paralyzed the thunderbird. Taking a good look at it, you realized that it was a Thunder Shoebill, just by looking at the shape of its bill.

THUNDER SHOEBILL (THUNDERBIRD) CAPTURE LEVEL - 30

Usually, they were quite tamed when it came to human contact. Of course, they preferred to have some distance between them, but they would never attack unless you were near a nest. You didn't think it was the main reason as the zone was quite poor in vegetation. While it couldn't move, the thunderbird was still able to release cries of anguish.

"We should get out of here before-"

THUNDER MOA (THUNDERBIRD) CAPTURE LEVEL - 32

Coco couldn't finish his sentence that a flock of Thunder Moas landed behind him, blocking your only exit. Electricity ran through their feathered bodies and long legs as they cornered the man. Sweat rolled down your temples as you gazed at the Heavenly King in worry. A Thunder Moa marched in your direction, causing you to crawl backward. Until you felt nothing under you.

You realized that you were now falling, not having realized or seen the giant pitfall. Your scream resonated through the long tunnel as the darkness engulfed you.

The landing was nowhere soft just like when you fell on top of Coco. Your consciousness drifted between the world of dreams and reality. You released a moan of pain, lifting yourself by propping your elbows. It was hard to differ where you fell since it was pretty dark. The sound of rushed footsteps echoed all around you, until a light appeared around a corner. It shone the path in your direction, blinding you for a short moment before a voice you recognized said:

"(y/n)-chan! I finally found you at last!"

"T-Tina-san?!" you cried out as the young woman knelt by your side.

"Oh god, are you okay?! You're not injured, are you?" Tina inquired worryingly. "I heard something falling, and I quickly went to investigate it..."

"So you decided to follow us in the end..." you winced as she helped you to stand up.

The female reporter told you the side of her story as she gave you first aid for the visible wounds and bruises you earned through your fall. From what she could guess, you passed into one of the tunnels that served as an air vent. You both were currently inside a quarry, where Tina stumbled into out of luck by trying to retrace your group's steps.

By spending some time here, she discovered what it could be a 'mountain-sized scoop of delights'. The mines were holding more secrets and mysteries than it let on.

"How long have you been here?" you wondered as you walked beside her.

"Not too long. Like I said, I entered this mine after I overheard some kind of fight going on above...Strangely, the thunderbirds can't enter here..."

"While we are here, we should take a look around. I'm curious about what you found"

Tina led the way with Kruppoh flying around and ahead of you. She flashed your surroundings with the light attached to her camera, and you took notice of the few abandoned trolleys, either laying down on the ground broken, or covered in dust and rusted to the bolts and joints. Who knows how long they were left there. You trailed to the other side of the rails that led further in the mine.

"I...hear something..." you said, your ears suddenly ringing.

"Huh? But I don't..." the reporter mumbled in a confused manner. "Are you sure, (y/n)-chan?"

"It's coming from down here!"

Foolishly, you ran into the darkness of the tunnel with Tina crying out your name, following after you quickly. You encountered no obstacles as you charged blindly, but felt that the ground tilted into a sudden slope. You slid down for the rest of the path, landing into a warmer environment. The sound turned louder, pulsing through the walls of the quarry as your fingertips traced them to find your way.

You turned a corner, and froze at the sight displayed in front of you. There was no need for Tina's camera to light up the room since the surfaces of this room shone brightly in a crimson color. They were crystals, but nothing you ever witnessed before. Their shape was also unusual, as they finished in an oblique form. As if someone decided to cut them clean at this right spot.

"(y/n)-chan, there you are! You shouldn't-..." trailed Tina as she arrived behind you, her sentence cut off as she gazed at the same thing as you did. "They are...Red Pepper Geodes!"

"Huh? Those things?" you pointed at the crystals.

"We stumbled in such a wealthy cavern!" she exclaimed in awe and breathlessly. "Those geodes are so rare and well demanded in the markets all around the world. I can't imagine how much money the village would make after this discovery..."

"The mayor never mentioned the geodes when he told us the list of materials that were harvested in those mines" you said. "But more importantly..."

You stepped close to a lonely trolley that stood at the back of the room. You looked inside and let out a gasp. They were eggs, lots of them. Some were broken while others seemed intact. Impossible to know if the lives inside were undisturbed, but by the sound emanating from the shells, they won't stay alive for too long.

"Thunderbirds eggs?!" Tina gaped. "What are they doing here?!"

"I hope this isn't what I'm thinking..." you breathed shakily. "The eggs can be sold for a huge sum in the black markets, and some believe in the medical properties they could hold even though professionals stated otherwise: the myth of youth and regeneration"

"I heard stories about how the shells can be used as a powder that rejuvenate the skin and when eaten raw, regrew a whole limb that you lost"

"By law, it's a crime to steal the thunderbirds' eggs, mature or not. They became endangered species a hundred years ago, and IGO made it one of their top responsibilities to assure the safety of their habitat. I wonder if they noticed something weird was going on" you said.

"Look over there, (y/n)-chan!"

Tina earned your attention and she showed you a dilapidated cabin. The two of you entered through the door that was slight ajar to see what was inside. It certainly served as some kind of office, with all the dirty and yellow papers scattered around the broken floor, and the empty desk pushed upside-down. There was no way for you to decipher what was written on the papers, since most of the inky letters had disappeared through the time. There was numerous titles and dates, but none that made much sense.

Until you came across a red textbook. A journal of sort.

From what you could read, a company that went by the name of MGA (Modified Genetic Association) invested in the mines the village would open. In exchange, they were to be allowed to test out their LMO (Living Modified Organism) products on everything they could harvest from them. From the numerous diagrams drawn inside the textbook, their economy was fluctuating and could have become a leading power internationally.

However, their work disturbed the peace of the thunderbirds. To the point it destroyed their nests and some eggs even fell through the tunnels. The ground eroded under their feet, it became hard for the thunderbirds to copulate safely in this new environment. MGA saw it as an excuse and opportunity to use those premature eggs, and either sold them or experimented with their products. That's exactly when the thunderbirds started to attack the employees of MGA that were directly working inside the mines and were extracting the eggs. The villagers who worked under them were mostly stationed at places where they needed to harvest the normal materials.

"So even the villagers weren't aware of what was happening?" mused Tina, frowning slightly.

"Those who discovered the doing of MGA were relocated, but those who were willing to answer to a private interview of IGO stated that they were threatened and had to leave Beminster"

"Private interview? I never heard of such a thing..."

"Unfortunately, IGO couldn't dig deeper in the subject since the world's sales met a crisis that lasted for weeks. The mines were simply abandoned, and it was difficult for the researchers to approach with the random attacks of the thunderbirds" you continued to read, and you arched an eyebrow at the last line. " 'Genetically modified, the eggs can achieve a new state of being, also called 'Special Ingredient Preparation'. '...They say only one experiment survived"

"Special Ingredient Preparation? A weird name to simply say that they are ingredients that need special preparation..." spoke Tina, Kruppoh squawking in agreement.

A rumble came from outside the cabin, and both Tina and you looked over your shoulders inquisitively. Voices echoed there, and were coming closer to your spot. Nodding to each other, you and the reporter slowly crawled to the window to have a look at the intruders. Two men wearing a black suit and dark glasses. On their red cravats were the initials of MGA.

"Damn that hussy... Ordering us to return to that place because ma'am forgot the reports..." spat indignantly man #1.

"What? Scared of those chickens outside? They can't pass the detectors anymore. Richard did some wonder with them if we compare the last years..." replied man #2.

"Yeah, yeah...The minute they pass, they are zapped!" the other exploded in laughter. "Think that cute receptionist will accept to come on a date with me?"

"No, but maybe she'll be nicer to you once she sees the gift we have for her"

Man #2 was holding a bag, containing an object that glowed through the thin fabric. Your eyes widened when the song in your mind became much clearer, and you realized that the sound you heard from before was coming from whatever was inside the bag. You need to find a way to get your hands on it.

The two men suddenly froze and stopped in their track. Sweat rolled down from your forehead along with Tina, stances stiffening.

"...Oi, is there someone here-?"

You didn't let the man finish that you came from your hiding spot and headbutted him in the stomach. He let out a cry of pain, falling backward and releasing his hold on the bag. You quickly snatched it as you ran away with Tina, who wasn't too fond of your idea of attacking those strangers.

"W-What if they have weapons?!" she cried out, panicked.

"One more reason to run faster!" you smiled at her cheekily, adjusting the bag under your arm.

Running blindly into those tunnels wasn't probably the best of your ideas, but it was enough to find another exit in those mines. One that led you to the outside world for some fresh air, and where a large Thunder Pelagornis was waiting for you.

THUNDER PELAGORNIS (THUNDERBIRD) CAPTURE LEVEL - 32

Your heels dug into the murky earth as you stopped and gaped at the sight of this beast. It released a screech and jumped down from its perch to soar the sky. However, it paid no regard to you or Tina, and went straight for the direction you came from. A sudden light filled your vision as the Thunder Pelagornis came to a sudden stop when wires shot from the walls. They engulfed the beast and trapped it in their coils, to which it ended up crashing on the ground.

The thunderbird released cries, struggling to get out of this net. You watched in horror as the wires lit up and sent electric charges into the bird.

"I-It's going to overcharge if it's continue like that!" you cried. "We have to put a stop to it!"

"B-But how?!" wondered the reporter.

The men from before talked about detectors. You searched around through the cracks in the walls until you found a small, beeping device. You extended your arm to grab it, groaning as your limb squeezed painfully with rocks grazing and digging into your skin. You finally extirpated the machine and gazed at it in wonder. There was no visible button, just a screen with numbers quickly going up.

The higher it was, the more painful it became for the thunderbird. You threw the device on the ground and smashed it under your foot. Whatever was charging the wires turned off, and released themselves from the beast who laid on the floor, unconscious. You knelt by its side, pushing away the feathers to find a pulse. You released a sigh of relief when you got one.

"It's still alive..."

"Hands in the air"

Sweat rolled down from your temples as you felt the barrel of a gun right behind your head. You dared not to move as the two strangers walked around to stand in front of you and Tina.

"Hand over the book and the bag, and I won't add a hole between your eyes for that little stunt you pulled on me..." spoke man #2.

"That would be a shame since you both are pretty cute. Even cuter than the receptionist" the man #1 licked his lips, earning a deadpan from his comrade.

"Bastard, focus. We have no time to waste since one of your 'cute' ladies decided to destroy a detonator. The thunderbirds will come swarming here in no time"

"That thing I pulled out?" you gritted your teeth at them. "How can you do that to them?!"

"Our business doesn't concern you" spat man #2, clicking his tongue in distaste. "However, I think we'll need to do something about you two since you know a bit too much"

"I wouldn't count on that"

The two men blinked in confusion, before they fell unconsciously on the ground by one hit behind the head from the Heavenly King. Your expression brightened at the sight of Coco as you ran up to him, hugging his waist:

"Coco-san!" you cried, before you examined him from head to toes. "Are you okay?! They didn't do anything to you, right?!"

"I'm fine..." he assured with a smile. There was no sign of injuries, except for some spots on his skin who were a bit charred. "A few burns here and there, but nothing serious"

"What about the thunderbirds? Are they fine too?"

"Most of them are paralyzed for some time, but few suddenly flew off as if they sensed something coming. I followed your electromagnetic waves to find you here with Tina-san...and unwanted company" Coco trailed as he gazed down at the men on the ground. "I hope they didn't hurt you"

"No. But I'm worried for this thunderbird here..."

"It will be fine. However, it will remain unconscious for a few hours. It should wake up before those guys, though" Coco pointed at the MGA men.

You told Coco everything, to your discovery of what was inside the mines to the textbook. The Heavenly King nodded once in awhile to show that he was listening, but he didn't seem that much surprised to find out about the company harvesting the thunderbirds' eggs. Which reminded you of the bag that you took from those men. You opened the sack to take a look inside, and let out a gasp:

"I-It's....It's a Thunder Egg!!!" you shouted in disbelief.

Coco and Tina gathered around you as you pulled out the huge egg. Several lines designed the shell that seemed to pulse with life under your fingertips. It was warm, warmer than human skin. And was it vibrating under your touch?

You continued to stare in awe at the Thunder Egg, a soft melody escaping from this ingredient. Calmer, soothing. It didn't feel like it was in danger anymore. A shadow fell upon you two, and you looked up to see the Thunder Eagle that attacked the village and the mayor. Something shuffled through its feathers, and a bird that was half his size came out. It was much more colored, and the darker colors looked like a crown on top of the bird's head.

"The Thunder King..." you breathed in shock, nearly loosing your hold on the egg.

The Thunder Wren dragged its legs to stand in front of you, head cocked to the side. It slowly brought down its beak on the shell of the Thunder Egg, as if it was pecking it. Numerous thunderbirds passed your group to head inside, and brought out with them the eggs that were stuck in the trolleys. The king chirped a beautiful song as electricity ran down its golden and brown feathers.

The Thunder Egg glowed much more brightly than before, and then faded down to a blue tint. The Thunder Wren returned inside the plumage of the Thunder Eagle, who released a deafening squawk. It then gathered the unconscious Thunder Pelagornis in its mouth, and took flight into the undisturbed blue sky with the thunderbirds in tow.

"It allowed me to have the Thunder Egg..." you spoke after a short pause. "That's how the exchange is supposed to happen"

"By allowing them to take back their eggs, the Thunder King offered you this gift...Fascinating" stated Coco as he knelt by your side. "You'll be able to offer a Thunder Egg to your father-"

His sentence was cut short when the Thunder Egg vibrated violently in your arms. You let out a shout of surprise, letting it roll on its side as the shell cracked in a weird pattern: thunderbolts. Blue veins appeared across it while the Thunder Egg hatched under your and your comrades' bewildered faces. A long beak was the first thing that came out of the egg, followed by a pair of wings attached to a reptile body. The creature released a cry that was a mix between a roar and a screech.

Pearly white feathers decorated the beast while the cracked shell parts fell from its body. Its height certainly arrived exactly to your knees, and you considered that it was an abnormally large baby. But this thing was no thunderbird, that you were sure of. Perhaps a species that was close to them? The MGA men did say something about an experiment.

"I have no idea what this creature is..." you said.

"It's a thunderbird, right? But it doesn't look like a Thunder Wren..." trailed Tina.

"From the parts of its body I can recognize, it looks like a hybrid between a wyvern and a bird" said Coco, breathless. "Maybe Chef Mansam could tell us more about it if he had a look..."

"Good idea, Besides, it doesn't seem to want to let go of me..." you sweatdropped as you gazed down at the best.

It was clinging to your waist, staring up at you with red eyes. The bird released a happy chirp, digging its head into your stomach and nuzzled it there.

"It seems you made a new friend" Coco grinned and you sighed.

"Manager-san will kill me..."

THUNDEROUS WYVERN (DEROUS) CAPTURE LEVEL - ?????

The wyvern or whatever it was didn't leave your side for one second. It was already attached to you, and you swore that you were soon going to fall in love with this little guy. To your eyes, it was just...too cute! Once you returned from Thunder Peak with Coco and Tina, you immediately headed to the mayor's office to let him know about the situation.

You had many proof with you: the textbook, and everything filmed by Tina. With the help of the Heavenly King, you removed the many detonators that were inhabiting the mountain, which allowed the thunderbirds to return to their old nests and recover the eggs that were still alive. Already you were noticing the changes in their demeanor as they didn't show you or the others one sign of hostility.

Perched over your shoulder, the wyvern had enrolled its feathered tail around your shoulders, serving as a scarf or some sort. You knocked on the door, and soon entered inside the mayor's office when you were allowed in. There, you saw the young man sitting behind his desk with a beautiful woman wearing all back standing besides him. The blonde female turned to glare at you, arching an elegant brow.

"Oh, chef (y/n)! How convenient for you to come back!" the mayor exclaimed happily. "I have good news concerning Thunder Peak and the mines-"

"Mayor Hyde, there's something you need to know about those quarries you opened and the company funding them..." you trailed, frowning.

"There will be no need. He already knows" the woman scoffed, earning a confused look from you. "Let me introduce myself: I am Maryanne Angevin, employed at Modified Genetic Association..."

"W-What?!" you cried out, taking a step back.

"She told me everything that happened there...And the scam of the upper operators of the company" began the mayor with a solemn look.

She was recently added to their ranks not too long ago, and gained enough merits in MGA to be an employee worth of confidence. Miss Angevin was in charge of the Thunder Peak case, and discovered the illegal harvest of eggs from oldest operators of the company. For over ten years, they put in place this plan of capturing Thunder Eggs and experimenting on them, along with the thunderbirds eggs.

"And you decided to put a stop to it?" you questioned, turning to look at the blonde woman who nodded with a grave expression.

"It was against our policies. Those operators will face the court in a few weeks for judgement. And they were immediately fired by the leader of the association" told Maryanne.

"So...What did you decide to do with the new mine?"

"There won't be any. Not anymore" she answered bluntly. "Mayor Hyde has decided to invest Beminster's economy in selling the energy associated with Thunder Eggs"

"It's risky since we have to remake our relations with the thunderbirds, but I'm pretty sure we could work with them by reforming the Thunder Festival. With the money we would gain, instead of financing them in the quarries like in the old days, I would construct and bring other businesses in our village" the mayor suggested with a smile.

"And as for the other quarries?..." you wondered.

"The thunderbirds will do whatever they want with them. Build nests, etc..." the woman dismissed with a wave of her hand. "More importantly, if I'm still here it's because you have evidence against us...and I wish that you give them all to me"

"Don't you think IGO should know about what happened?" you narrowed your eyes at her, taking a step back as you clutched the book and the video tape.

"And they will" she smiled. A gesture that screamed fake. "But I need those proofs. So be a good girl, and give them to me..."

You stared for a long time at the outstretched hand, and you hesitantly handed the textbook and the video tape. She greedily took them, almost snatching your hand at the same time. Miss Angevin turned to stare at Mayor Hyde, nodding at him.

"It was a pleasure to work with you, sir. Maybe in the future we will have another contract with you...without any disturbance"

You watched as she exited the office without a second look, the wyvern hissing at her back. Why did you feel like it won't be the last time you will see of her? However, you were satisfied with how this story ended. The future of Beminster was uncertain, but Coco told you to not worry about them or Louise. A great surprise was waiting for her at home.

"Did you think of a name for him?" Coco wondered as he gazed down at the sleeping wyvern in your laps.

"...Dino" you smiled after a moment, petting the head of the wyvern. "Simple, but I quite like the name. I'm sad that I don't have a Thunder Egg to give to my father..."

"Oh, really?" Coco grinned, before pulling out from his cape said object.

"E-Eh?!" you squeaked as he gave you the Thunder Egg. "B-But how?!"

"A last gift from the thunderbirds before we left...?!"

Coco's eyes widened like saucers when you leaned forward and landed a kiss on his cheek. The man stood there frozen on the spot, and slowly his face turned different shades of red. Realizing what you just did, you turned to face away the window, your own blush adorning your cheeks.