Akano wanted us to move this last Weekend. Sadly, the Weather was against that and our Plans were quickly put to rest.

 

None of us were sad or hindered by that. We simply smiled and went on with our Day.

 

Miyu, Asuka and I are already awake. Akano mostly kept us wake during the night, thanks to her teasing today’s Plans.

Asuka - Onii-chan, what will we do to the new Home?
- We’ll see it first, then we can decide. 

 

Miyu - I’ll talk to Mama about the Boxes, be right back.
Asuka - ‘Kay!

- Take your Time, Miss.

 

Asuka forms a circle around me, her Body… soft and gentle. Identical to a Mother’s touch.

- Want to rest, Sister?
Asuka - Lie down, please. | I join her slowly, carefully not to disturb her rest.

 

Asuka - Onii-sama, what are we going to do at that House?
- It will be vastly different than this one. It has a large body of Water and Grass growing. | She stares at me with happy eyes.

 

Asuka - That’s fantastic, we can finally stretch and jump around a bit!

- We will. Don’t worry. We just have to get everything moved.

 

A pair of footsteps come into the Room.
Akano - Miyu, they’re sleeping.
Miyu - Hey, Guys. Can we speak?

Asuka - Sure!

- Of course.

 

Akano and Miyu sit on the Bed and look at us.

Miyu - Papa has taken a few Days off his work so he can help as well.
- That’s great to hear.
Asuka - Human Work… is complicated~...
Akano - It sure is, Asuka. In most cases. Back to the Point… Would you two please move some of the Boxes into the Car downstairs?

Asuka - Of course! Nii-sama~...! Let’s start.

- Are we ready to move completely?
Akano - Yep, everything is nicely packed in and ready to go.

 

Miyu - Mama, let’s go!

Akano - Wait~, your Father is still eating.
Miyu - But I want to eat as well!

Akano - Ah… Sorry~... I didn’t think of that. Let’s go make you something nice.

There they go. Leaving us with some questions.

 

I can carry the heaviest Boxes, but… My Sister has an extremely vast knowledge of Magic that can aid us all here.
- Sister, could we make use of your Magic?
Asuka - That’s what I was planning… Could we put all the Boxes in a Pouch?

- Let’s try.

 

We head into the Kitchen, Asuka stares at the Biggest Boxes.

 

Haru - Ah, you two, those are my Wife’s Kitchen Utensils, please be very careful with them.
Akano - If they break one by accident, it’s fine.

 

Haru - Eh?! But you wanted to bonk me if I broke one!

Akano - That’s because you can’t cook.
Haru - That’s… That’s… right… I’m sorry.
Akano - Eat. Before it gets cold. | Memories of terrifying moments come to Mind. 

 

Asuka analyzes the Boxes, seemingly counting them.

- Everything alright?
Asuka - I don’t have a pouch, but I can put them in a Magical Room.
- That works.

 

Haru - Wh-What are they doing…?
Akano - They’re our Dragons, Haru. They will never do something that will hurt us.
Haru - You’re right, I panic for no reason.

 

Asuka - Nii-sama, can you step back?
- Sure. Please don’t rush it. We have Time, Asuka.
Asuka - Promised. Can I start? | I nod firmly at her.

 

Asuka stares at the Boxes. The Floor below them, a circle starts appearing. 

 

Flop!

 

The Boxes fall through the Floor and the circle vanishes completely, as if nothing ever happened.

 

Haru - What…
Akano - Impressive, Asuka! | She rushes to my Sister’s side. Patting her Head.
Asuka - Thank you, Akano~.
Miyu - Well done, Asuka! | She joins her Mother in patting Asuka.

Asuka - Thank you, Miyu~. 

 

Great Job, Sister. You deserve all these Pats, and so much more.

 

- Asuka, we still have more.
Asuka - On it, Onii-chan!

Miyu - Drago~... Let her saviour her victory a little longer.
Akano - It’s not that he doesn’t want that for her. But, he wants her to do complete her Work before savouring the Fruits of it. | As always, Akano seemingly reads my Mind.

 

Miyu - Oh… Sorry, Drago…
- Please don’t be. You were right to say what you said.
Miyu - Should I help you?
- Ehm… | The Boxes are spread out quite far. | Please do, Miyu.
Miyu - Coming!

 

Rushing to Asuka’s side, Miyu places the Boxes in a tight Formation. Asuka stares at them, I admire as they fall through the Floor once more.

 

Miyu - Asuka, can you fit more in that Space?
Asuka - The Magical Space? Sure!

Miyu - Could you help my Mother with her Stove, please?
Asuka - Lead the Way, Miyu!

 

This feeling… calming and… reassuring, but of what?

 

Box after Box, Stove and Utensils vanish into another Universe. I spot fatigue on Asuka.

 

- Sister, take a break.
Asuka - There’s still Boxes left. I promise I’ll rest after those are stored.
- Asuka, listen to me. You’ll collapse soon.
Asuka - I won’t, promised. | Sister… not like this.

 

Her words weren’t false, a few Boxes left.

Thunk!

 

Damn it, she went to far.
- Asuka! I told you not to go this far…

Asuka - I’ll be fine… I just need a… minute…

 

The Sakurais join me. Akano and Miyu panic immediately.

Miyu - What happened?! We just heard a thud!

- The Magic she used consumes her energy fast, in large quantities even.

Akano - She’ll be fine, right?
- Of course, after a short rest. | I told you not to go overboard. Yet, you went all out.

 

If only my Magic was useful, outside of Combat…

 

Akano - Drago, what about your Magic? | She read my Mind once more.

- It’s useless, outside of Combat.

Miyu - It surely has atleast a few applications outside of that.
- Sadly no, Miyu. 

 

Akano - I’m sorry, Drago. I think, our encouragement pushed her to go this far. For some… silly Boxes.
- She knew the risks it has. Please don’t blame yourselves.

 

- I’ll stay by her side for now. Please go check your Rooms for anything you’ve forgotten, perhaps.
Akano - I can make her a Tea. Cold.
- No need, she won’t drink it. Female Dragons have supreme healing abilities. Unlike Male Dragons who rely on theirs.

 

Miyu - Did Asuka heal you in the Past?
- No, I never was seriously injured to require her gentle hand.

 

Akano - We’ll check the Rooms, Drago. Please tell us when she wakes.
- Will do. | I hear them leave, I slowly slide beside Asuka and press my Head against hers.

 

… (Past Noon)

 

I feel a gentle poke on my Snout. My Eyes gaze upon Asuka who’s smiling warmly.
- Didn’t I tell you to not go that far…?
Asuka - I’m sorry for that… I know you value my safety over anything else. | Our Tails meet, slowly twisting together.

Asuka - I’m very sorry, Onii-sama. It won’t happen again. | Her Head presses against my Torso.
- Please don’t push yourself this much anymore. I want you to be happy, not to be hindered by your own mistakes. 

Asuka - I know. Thank you, Onii-sama.

 

Gradually, we exit our resting state and move towards the Kitchen.

 

Akano and Miyu immediately rush towards Asuka, hugging her tightly.

Akano & Miyu - We’re sorry, Asuka! We pushed you to far! We’re very sorry!

Asuka - It’s fine, I’m okay now. Nothing serious ever happened to me.
- As said before, it’s no ones fault here. I should’ve stopped her, that’s the only fault here.

Asuka - Nii-sama…
- Now, are we ready to move?

 

Haru - Yeah, while you two rested. All three of us moved the Boxes into the Car. We can leave. | Perfect.

The Ladies hastily check each of the Rooms once more, in case they overlooked or forgot something. 

 

With excited steps, the Sakurai leave the Apartment, taking one last gaze at it before locking the Door. Asuka and I follow them to the Ground Floor.

 

Oh… We have a problem.

Akano ~ Drago, you two won’t fit in the Car.
- We know. You three just get in, we have another surprise for you.

 

They struggle to get in due to the Boxes, but eventually they squeeze past them. Haru looks towards us once more.
His expression carries guilt and slight pain.

 

- Miyu, Akano, where is the House exactly?

Akano - Almost at the Top of the Mountain, at the end of that Street. Why?
- Hold on tight, I will speed our Journey up.

 

Carefully hovering above the Car, my Claws sink into it. A soft screech is heard.

 

Asuka - Nii-sama, please be mindful of your Strength.
- I will. Don’t worry too much.

 

Miyu ~ Drago! Wait! What are you doing?!

Akano - Are you insane?! You can’t lift this much!

- Please rest assured.

- Asuka, can you conceal us, please?
Asuka - Yup~! 

- Did you do it?
Asuka - Yes, you won’t feel off or anything. Nobody will see us, not even other Spirits.

- Thank you. | She smiles at me, awaiting the moment.

 

Time to… Go! 

 

The Family screams in panic, Asuka hovers beside them to reassure them.

- How are they?
Asuka - Quite scared, Nii-sama. You’ll have to hurry a bit.

- Got it.

 

Lifting the Car was the trickiest Part. Setting it down without a scratch will be the easiest.

 

Increasing my Speed to constant, I already spot the Houses going up the Street that Akano mentioned.

 

- Weren’t we too fast?
Asuka - Not at all. The Family has calmed down, Nii-sama. You can stop worrying about that.
- Thank you, Asuka.
Asuka - Ehehe… | Adorable little Sister I have.

 

In the Shadow of the Mountain, the Town seems quiet with not Humans walking around. Perfect for our descent.

 

On the Ground, the Magic Asuka casted will soon wither, revealing the Car as if it moved here by itself.

 

The Sakurais get out of the Vehicle and look up, directly at us.
Miyu ~ Thank you, Drago and Asuka. You two are the greatest.
Asuka - We’re happy to help.
Akano ~ Well done you two, thank you very much. You made our Journey fun and exciting.
- No need to thank us. We just did what we could.

 

Haru approaches the new Home, followed by his Family. With happy steps they enter it.

 

Asuka and I immediately land in the Garden, my Sister starts looking around.
Very Spatious, the Pool seems to be covered with a large Cloth.

 

The Backdoor of the House slides open. Miyu and Akano step out, admiring their surroundings.

 

Miyu - It’s amazing! The air is super fresh and… Woah! Look at the Pool!

Akano - Goodness, it’s larger than I thought. How do you two feel?

Asuka - Amazing! It’s such a nice place!

- As my Sister said, splendid decision made, Akano.
Akano - Thank you, Drago. Shall we enter?
Asuka - Lead the way.

 

Inside, the living Room is massive. Multiple Couches and Chairs, even a large Chimney with a Fireplace!

 

Akano - Miyu, go pick your Room. Asuka, Drago, go with her please. | Asuka and I nod at the Mother.

 

Up the semi Spiral stairs, we reach the first Floor. 

- Amazing… how much space it has.
Asuka - But... there are no Room here…
Miyu - It has some Drawers and even some large Wardrobes.

 

In the Corner of the Floor, another set of Stairs.
Miyu - The next floor should have some… | We follow Miyu up.

 

Sadly, it’s only one. There are multiple pieces of Furniture present.
Miyu - I don’t like where that Room is. Let’s go to the next Floor.

 

One Floor up, we’ve reached the Tip of the Roof. This Space looks like it was built as a Room.
Miyu - I want this! I love it! Look at all this Space!
Asuka - It does have lots of Space of her needs, right?
- It does indeed.

 

Miyu - I’ll buy you two some cushins, so we don’t have to squeeze into one Bed.
Asuka - That’s not needed, we can sleep on the Carpet. It looks fluffy enough.

- My Sister is right.

Miyu - I’ll buy them for you anyway. If you use them or not, it’s fine either way. | A warm smile forms on her Face.

 

Two large Windows are present on each end of this Floor. Miyu seems to envision how she’ll decorate this Room.

Miyu - Let’s go tell my Parents.

 

As we go down the small Stairs, her Parents are already present.

Akano - This will be our Office, with the Windows in the back and that’s our Room.
Haru - Agreed. | Not that you had a Choice, Haru…

 

Miyu - Mama, Papa! I want the Floor above to be my Room!

Akano - That’s even more Fantastic!

Haru - Let’s get settled in, or?

Akano - Asuka, dear. Could you give us our Boxes, please?

Asuka - Right away~! | Working her Magic, the Parent’s Belongings ascend from the Floor.
Haru - Thank you, Asuka. 

Akano - Indeed, thank you, dear. 

 

Miyu - Papa, what about the Pool?

Haru - I’ll have to look at the Pump and other things in the Basement. Most likely later on in the Week, dear. Sorry.
Miyu - That’s fine. We can get settled in until then~. | Miyu speaks with a sparkling smile.

 

Back in Miyu’s Floor. Asuka brings out the Boxes that belong to our Human.

 

Miyu - Thank you, Asuka.
Asuka - It was a joy, Miss.
Miyu - Drago, you too. Thank you.
- I was doing my Job, Miss. 

 

Miyu - Well… we might have a Problem.
Asuka - What is it…?
Miyu - We’ll have to choose what we put around us. My Desk and all are a must, the rest…
- Don’t worry, Miyu. Asuka and I can help.

Miyu looks at us briefly before she stares at the Boxes.

Miyu - Shall we begin?
Asuka - Yep~! | Asuka wags her Tail, excitement takes over.
- Lead the Way, Miyu. | Even my own Tail begins to wag uncontrollably. No wonder, we’re all very excited.