>>5737764>>>Several years later (2)The Staraptor sits on his preffered hay pile just in the entrance of the resort, his dream at last fullfilled, he could retire in peace, manage the resort in the day and the small antique shop just on the side, his pet project too
From the back entrance, a Zoroark walks out, sitting next to the bird
"Huff, lots of rowdy customers today, maybe we should limit how many cups of fermented berry juice we sell to the small ones, don't you think?" The fox sights
"Yeah, it would be for the best Anne, but asides that, how's your day going?"
"So far it's calm, maybe a bit too much, Klaus, but that's to be expected during the summer, only a fool would walk through the desert right now"
"But it's a nice view, don't you think?" Klaus asks, watching the scenic outside from the large window in the lobby
"Yeah... it's quite nice indeed"
Both sit silently
"... have you thought about going back?" Anne asks
"Sometimes, but if anyone is waiting for me back there... it might be safer for them if i stay here" Klaus sights, slightly unconvinced of himself
"Maybe we can try to convince Arceus to let you go back for some days and come ba-" before she can finish, the doorbell clinks, Klaus jumps up along Anne
"Welcome to The Pearl!" Both say in unison
The door fully opens, letting a small cloud of sand enter, but the shape is instantly recognizable
The Zebstrika walks inside, rocking both her (Unnoficial) Lost Hope Guild and (Official) Wiggly's guild badge in her favorite scarf (Purple with embroided golden threads)
"Hey pops! Hey mom!" The zebra walks inside
"Blitz! Good to see you!" Klaus jumps over the table before being pushed down by Anne, who quickly closes the distance and hugs her
"Good to see you back! Are you doing any missions nearby?" Anne asks
"Nah, i'm taking my vacations, i have a long expedition with Wiggly's guild during winter so might as well enjoy some weeks before departing"
Klaus finally gets there, hugging Blitz too
"Going out? For how long?" Klaus asks
"Ehh... about two or three months, i'll be here for... what did you call it? Cross something?"
"Christmas, something from Klaus world, i invited Charles too, but i think he's staying in the guild party, so maybe we're going for a while too" Anne corrects her
"Charles? Yeah" Blitz hides a small smirk, keeping the boquet secret, for now
"In any case, you're welcome, i'm going to tell Vivi and Absol to prepare you the suite" Klaus runs before Blitz can argue
"Isn't the suite incredibly expensive? Aren't you losing on it?" Blitz asks
"Nah, it's ok, it's not booked anyways, and anything for you"
"Then i won't object" Blitz sights, something a bit too common with this weird family
After some minutes, Astor is back, guiding both of them to the special table he has on the ceiling, with the same amazing views of the canyon, they sit on the table and enjoy being together for the time, watching the dusk
They found happiness in each other, and they will always be together
