Astroid looked around, and he was still amazed at the view. He was exactly like introducing a puppy to the new world.

"E-Everything has changed, but.. It has also stayed the same." He said in a tone of surprise. Astroid could tell that the Everfree had gone through many things since his departure, but that just made him more determined to guard the portal of his.

Astroid looked through everything once more, until he spotted something and kept his glance there. Had he found Lucy and Athena? I looked to where he was looking, and I was exactly right. He had found both Athena and Lucy. Oh no...

Athena was vigorously pulling on Lucy's fur, while also trying to take off to the skies. Athena had wanted to escape, never to be seen again, she wanted to return back home.. But, sadly for Athena, Lucy stood there motionless in place. Lucy looked at the ground to avoid eye contact with, Astroid.

What was Astroid going to do? Is he mad? Had he figured out anything? I questioned myself, letting anxiety get the best of me.

"Do you know them?" Astroid asked, now turning to me. It didn't seem like he was mad, just a little confused of his surroundings. I might as well introduce them, he obviously wouldn't hurt them.

"Actually, I do. That is Athena, and that is Lucy." I said, pointing with my paw to each of them. I motioned Athena, and Lucy to come over to me.

They both hung their heads low, like they were in trouble. And slowly, they came over to Astroid and I. Did they think they were in trouble? Because they weren't.

"Lucy, Athena, meet Astroid." I said in a quiet voice, motioning to Astroid.

Astroid waved a paw. "Nice to meet you, two." He said in a gruff voice.

"Nice to meet you." Lucy said, and Athena just chirped and tilted her head.

Astroid tilted his head. He was probably confused on why Athena couldn't speak. And to be honest, I was too. But I would figure that out soon.