Alright, this is the second chapter to my story, everyone. Boney and the little boy get to know each other a bit more in this chapter.

Ch. 2: My name is Boney

Boney continued holding the boy in his arms tightly, and starts to ruffle his thick brown hair playfully, making the boy giggle a bit.

"Hey! That tickles!" The boy said as he laughed.

Boney could only just smile, the boy just absolutely adorable to him. He hugged the boy tighter and tighter, as he nuzzled him even more, making the boy giggle even more at the loving affection.

"Aw... You certainly are an affectionate Dry Bones," The boy said as he laughed happily. "My name is Brandon, by the way."

"It's really nice to meet you, Brandon." Boney said to his human companion in the Dry Bones language. "My name is Boney and I'm a Dry Bones.

Brandon couldn't really understand the language the Dry Bones, but the way Boney talked was just absolutely adorable to him. Boney sighed sadly, since he knew that Brandon couldn't understand, but smiled a bit because he could tell that the boy liked him. Boney smiled even more when he felt Brandon start to snuggle on his chest, making him giggle cutely.

"Aw... You're so cute when you giggle, buddy." Brandon said as he hugged Boney again. "Come on, buddy. My home isn't too far away, we can go there and hangout together."

Boney smiled even more in happiness, but frowned a bit when he remembered that he wouldn't able to go back home since he betrayed Bowser and the Koopa Troop, and was sure that the Koopatrol has already informed them about his betrayal. He knew that if he returned to Bowser's Castle, he would be killed and so would poor Brandon when they found him, which he wouldn't allow to happen ever. He knew he was now alone, but he would figure out what to do later on, right now he needed to go with Brandon.

Boney nodded happily, and followed Brandon through the forest. The two walked through the forest, and came across a large treehouse, which was very well built, and saw a beautiful lake behind the treehouse and a nice garden and fruit trees in the backyard. Boney smiled happily the treehouse was so beautiful and looked amazing, he then looked at Brandon, and smiled at him.

"You like my house, buddy?" Brandon asked.

"Oh, yes I do, Brandon." Boney said as he looked around the beautiful area. "Its a very beautiful home and I love it."

Brandon chuckled and smiled happily, he could tell his Dry Bones pal liked it, and said, "I still can't understand you, but once we get inside, I'll be able to take care of that."

Boney's cute eyes widened a bit in surprise, and tilted his head in confusion. What did Brandon mean by that? Did he actually have a plan or something that'll make him able to understand him, the thought of Brandon doing something like that made him smile happily, and he said, "Oh, Brandon. That would be so amazing if you'll be able to understand me."

"I can tell you're already happy." Brandon said and hugged Boney again.

"I sure am, Brandon." Boney said happily as he hugged Brandon back, loving the feeling so much. "You're so amazing."

Brandon smiled, knowing that Boney was complementing him, and opened up the door to his house, and walked inside, with Boney following behind. Boney looked around, and saw that the inside of the house was very clean, well lit, beautifully done and looked magnificent to him. He turned around, and saw some potions and beakers on a table, along with some books and pink powder, he could tell that Brandon practiced magic and seemed to really good at it. He looked at a couple of the books in awe.

"I see you found some of my magical items and spell books, Boney." Brandon said as he chuckled a bit. "You see, I'm a young wizard how practices in the mystic arts, I use my powers to protect myself, my friends and make sure no enemies harm them. I only use good magic, no black magic what so ever. And, well I do have something for you."

"Oooh... What is it, Brandon?" Boney asked.

Brandon goes to his table, opens up a cabinet, and pulled out a blue potion and hands it to Boney. "This potion should allow to speak the human language and I'll finally be able to understand you, my friend." He said as Boney opened the potion.

"Well, bottoms up." Boney said, as he drinks the whole potion, wipes the juice off his boney mouth, "Mmm... fruity." He said, and belches and giggles a bit. "Excuse me."

Just then, Boney gasped in surprise, as he saw his entire boney body start glowing bright in a beautiful purple. He could feel the magic from the potion taking effect, and could feel his body start to change a bit, the feeling wasn't all uncomfortable to him, it made him feel happy inside. He soon stopped glowing, and looked at Brandon.

"Well, I hopped this work. Go on, tell me your name." Brandon said.

"M-my name... is.. B-Boney." Boney said, as he gasped in surprise and covered his mouth.

"It worked! You can talk!" Brandon shouted happily.

"I can talk, I can talk, I can talk!" Boney said happily, as he jumped up and down, like a hyper little child. "Thank you so much, Brandon! I feel so happy!"

"Aw, you're welcome, Boney." Brandon said and hugged Boney warmly. "I'm glad you're happy now."

"Me too, Brandon. Thanks again for giving me the ability to talk." Boney said and sighed sadly. "Well, I guess I better leave now."

"Wait? Why do you have to leave?" Brandon said feeling a bit sad, he wanted Boney to stay.

"I betrayed Bowser and saved your life. I can't return to Koopa Troop, not that I ever wanted to, since I don't like fighting, but I've lost my only home and now alone. I guess I now have to find a new home." Boney said feeling like he was going to cry.

"Boney, please, I don't want you to go." Brandon said as he pulled Boney into another hug, and suddenly smiled. "You could stay here with me, Boney. I really don't want you to go out there, and really do like you."

"You want me to stay here with you? Really?" Boney asked smiling a bit.

"Of course I do, buddy. I am a bit lonely and would love it if you stayed here with me. I really do wanna be your friend, and I would love to have you around." Brandon said as he tightened the hug.

"Oh, Brandon... Thank you." Boney said feeling deeply touched by Brandon's kindness. "I'll stay with you as long as you want me to, and I'll be your friend and companion, no matter what."

"Thanks, Boney. And you can stay with me forever, if you want." Brandon said happily.

"Then, I'll stay with you forever, my friend." Boney said and kissed Brandon on the head.

Brandon snuggled on Boney's cute boney chest, as he hugged his Dry Bones tighter and tighter. Boney couldn't help but giggle cutely, and tightened the loving hug around Brandon as well, feeling happiness flowing through his body, as he hugged his new friend tighter and tighter. He felt so happy that Brandon has taken him in and befriended him. He knew that he had a new life, and made a promise to himself that he would not only be Brandon's friend, but also protect and love him, no matter what.

Okay, that's all for the second chapter. I hoped you all enjoyed it. The third chapter will be up soon. See ya, in the next chapter.