A few days after the battle against the demon hawks, Sabito woke up in the Mountaintop Inn room.

      Sabito headed into the kitchen area of the place.

      Ambrose looked over at Sabito. “Yo! Sabito!” Ambrose ran over.

      Sabito stopped him. “NO! No hugging. I just woke up, I don’t need my back in pain this morning,” he said. 

     Bellatrix laughed. 

     “Alright, you two sit down so we can begin eating this amazing breakfast,” Bellatrix said.

     Sabito and Ambrose sat down.

     Sabito looked around. “Where’s Master Genghis Quack?” he asked.

    “Oh, he’s outside waiting for a messenger crow,” Bellatrix said as she gave Sabito and Ambrose a plate.

     Sabito nodded. “I wonder who he messaged,” Sabito said.

     Ambrose looked at Bellatrix. “I wonder who, too,” he said. 

     Bellatrix shrugged. “I don’t know,” she said.

     “He just said he had to go outside and wait for the messenger crow Miguel to deliver a message to him,” Bellatrix explained.

      Sabito started eating his food.

      Sabito glanced over in the direction of the exit.

      Outside of the building, Genghis Quack was leaning on the building, waiting.

     He had his arms folded. 

     “I sent the message two days ago,” Genghis Quack thought.

     “Hopefully, they’ll be understanding about my request,” Genghis Quack thought. 

     Genghis Quack suddenly heard the flapping of wings.

      Genghis Quack glanced up.

     The messenger crow named Miguel landed.

      “CAAWWW! Genghis Quack! I bring you a message,” Miguel said.

      Miguel reached into his bag and gave Genghis Quack the letter.

     Genghis Quack nodded and gave Miguel a tip. “Thanks, Miguel,” he said as Miguel flew off to his next route.

      Genghis Quack opened the letter, and his eyes widened.

     Genghis Quack quickly entered the Mountaintop Inn. 

     Sabito, Bellatrix, and Ambrose glanced over at Genghis Quack.

     “Young Rabbit!” Genghis Quack called out in excitement.

      “Yes, Master Genghis Quack?” Sabito asked.

       Genghis Quack set the piece of paper down.

       “What’s this?” Sabito asked.

       “This letter is from the island out near Laymeria,” Genghis Quack said.

      “Who were you contacting from all the way out there?” Sabito asked.

      “An old friend who can help with the next step of your training,” Genghis Quack said.

       “I’m still healing from the battle against Lord Magnus,” Sabito said.

       “I know, that’s why we’ll leave in a few days,” Genghis Quack said.

      Sabito nodded. “What’s the name of this island?” he asked.

      “Isles of Hundr,” Genghis Quack said.

       Bellatrix looked at Genghis Quack. “You’re seriously going to take him out there?” Bellatrix asked.

       Genghis Quack nodded. “Especially now because things will be different,” Genghis Quack said.

       Sabito looked at Genghis Quack. “What do you mean?” he asked.

       “Because you defeated Lord Magnus and his demon hawks, word is going to spread around fast about a sword-wielding rabbit with blood abilities defeating Lord Magnus. You’ll become a wanted rabbit because your power is supposed to be gone from this planet,” Genghis Quack explained.

       Sabito looked down at his plate. “Grandpa Minetaka never told me much about the power,” Sabito said.

       Genghis Quack nodded. “I know, but the Hundr warriors will be able to give us a bit of help,” he said.

        Sabito nodded. “Yeah, but now that I defeated the demon hawk, I gotta find a home,” he said.

       Ambrose looked at Sabito. 

      “I have nowhere else to go since Rabbit Burrow is now in ruins,” Sabito said.

      Bellatrix folded her arms and shook her head.

      “Sabito, you dummy, have you forgotten already?” Bellatrix asked.

      “Yeah, Sabito, this is your home now,” Ambrose said.

      Sabito looked at Bellatrix and Ambrose and smiled.

      Genghis Quack smirked as he looked in another direction.

      “Things will get harder for the young rabbit, but I promise you, Minetaka, I’ll take care of the young rabbit,” Genghis Quack thought.

        Two days later, Sabito had his book bag with his katana inside.

         Sabito was wearing a yellow hoodie and baggy pants.

         Genghis Quack walked over to Sabito, wearing a black and red haori above his gi.

         Genghis Quack had his katana at his side.

         Sabito looked at Genghis Quack.

         “Are you ready?” Genghis Quack asked.

         Sabito nodded. “Yes, Master Genghis Quack,” he said.

         Ambrose and Bellatrix looked at Sabito.

         “You better have fun out there, dude,” Ambrose said.

         “Heh, it depends on how serious these Hundr warriors take themselves,” Sabito said.

         “Just be careful out there,” Bellatrix said.

         Sabito nodded. “I will,” he said.

         Genghis Quack looked at Sabito. “Let’s get going,” Genghis Quack said.

          Sabito nodded and followed Genghis Quack as they left the small town.

         In an unknown world, inside a dark room, a female fox with nine tails wearing a black dress entered the room.

         A shadowy figure sat in the dark.

         “Sir, I have some good news and I have some bad news,” she said.

         “What’s the bad news?” the figure asked in a deep voice.

         “Magnus and his demon hawks were defeated by a rabbit with the ichor power.

          “Okay, what’s the good news?” the figure asked.

          “The phantom crystal has been located,” the female fox said.

           “What’s the location?” the figure asked.

           “In a town in Eon,” The female fox said. 

            “Send Gumo to find the Phantom Crystal. As for this rabbit who has Amari’s power, I have something special for him,” the figure said as his eyes turned red.

           The female fox nodded and left the room.

           The figure looked up. “Even in death, you’re trying to ruin my plans, but this time I’ll be ready for that power,” the figure said.

   Post Book Chapter

        Out in the desert lands of Jewel, two female figures were traveling to a place called Marigold County.

         One of the females, a cat with long hair wearing a cloak to shield herself from the strong desert winds, looked back at the other female, who was a young pink rabbit with long hair.

          “How are you holding up back there, Natsu?” she asked.

          “I’m fine, Tsubaki Murino-Sensei,” Natsu said as they continued traveling.

          Natsu looked back as she found herself smiling.

          “Sabito…,” she said, softly as she continued following her new teacher to Marigold County.

To Be Continued in The Next Book!

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