"I want to thank you for inviting us to this play." Lin Chung said to Engel as he and First Squad wait outside of Big Green, along with Apetrully.
"It's nothing, really. Though I do wish that I've invited Second Squad." Engel said.
"Don't worry that." Mighty Ray said.
"What's taking them so long?" Sonia said, wondering what Hope and Sunshine are doing.
"It's okay. The play doesn't start until 3 o' clock. We're just going to Possum Castle a bit early to see some sights." Engel said with a small smile.
I'm praying that Sunshine isn't going to 'rub her friendship' with Hope in my face again. Apetrully thought, wishing this plan won't go through.
Jumpy look at Big Green's entrance, raising an eyebrow as he said, "Music?"
Why am I not surprised? Apetrully thought.
Hope: Do you see that star above the moon?
Sunshine: Yes, the star that we both share
H: It's the one that leads me home to you
S: Then I pray God leaves it there
Coming out of Big Green's entrance was Hope and Sunshine sailing towards them on a small, wooden boat. On the boat was a small, brown radio.
"Why are they doing this?" Sonia said in a low whisper.
I bet Sunshine made Hope do this just to spite me. Apetrully thought rather bitterly. Also, it's not nighttime!
S: For I'm useless as a broken heart without you
H: And I'm empty as my pockets without you
S: Today, Hope, you'll be eighteen
And them I'll be your queen
H: Sooner than you think, Sunshine dear,
Maybe on this evening's tide
For Monsieur Heaven has hastened our tomorrow
Commander Apetrully swears that the white wolf gave him a quick smug smile at him, then she smiled sweetly towards Hope.
S: Is it true, mon dieu!
H: A friend, I'll be there!
S & H: When love is true~!
Nothing stands in your way!
"Are you okay?" Engel ask the commander, noticing the disguised monkey narrowing his eyes.
"Of course." Apetrully quickly said, shaking it off.
H: Garden its haven smiles and then
The where and when of stars and then
Suddenly falls in place
S: No one could ask for more
Diamonds and rubies can not make what will not
Day is never through
H & S: Never when love is true~
Hope smiled widely towards the group of Big Green members and her father.
H: Like the wind that fills a sail
S & H: True~
H: Like a light that will not fail
Sunshine jump into Hope's arms, resting her head against her chest.
S: Hold me,
Let me memorize your face
H: When I'm lost in your embrace
S: For eternity!
H: When love is true!
True as the star we share~
I get the point! Apetrully angrily thought.
S: Constant and always waiting there
H: The undertow that won't let go
S: You are my one true fey!
Hope and Sunshine suddenly throw a hand/paw in the air at the same time.
H & S: My one real love
And swear now and forever
Let it be, you will see
And let I be, no one but me who
Runs to you each time you call
Let me be the one who chose you
Sunshine and Hope look at each other, smiling widely.
S & H: All love can do
When love is true!
When the boat hit against the shore, the monkey and the wolf fell down from the sudden movement.
"We're okay!" Hope shouted as the two stood up and dusted themselves off.
As Hope turn off the small radio in the boat, Mr. NoHands ask, "Why did you two do that?"
"Sunshine said that I should have my first performance as an official adult as soon as possible, so I hope you enjoyed that." Hope said with a smile.
Apetrully slightly glared at the white wolf, who looked rather smug about this. Standing a bit closer to the commander, Sunshine whispered, "Just a reminder."
The commander ball his hands into fists, trying to keep his anger towards the wolf to himself. Suddenly, he clap his hands together and said, "Shouldn't we be going to Possum Castle? We don't want to be late for the play."
"Of course. Let's go." Engel said with a small nod.
"Remember the plan." Sunshine whispered to the commander, passing him by. At the same time, the commander noticed the small radio on her back.
Apetrully sighed and thought, This is going to be a very long day.
The group was in awe, seeing the castle of the possums, which resembles a theater. Though it does look odd against its forest background.
Possums and humans roam around the area, talking while others were waiting in lines for either tickets, snacks, or plays.
A possum with light gray fur approach the group. With a small bow, the possum said, "Welcome to the Possum Castle Theatre. You must be from Big Green."
"Why, yes." Apetrully said, nodding.
"Just as long as you don't ask for the king, your visit will be peaceful." The light gray possum said. "You're going to the Alice in Wonderland play, right?"
"Right!" Hope said with a big smile.
"Then you should really wait for a hour. That's when the play starts. For now, I believe that you are allow to roam the castle as long as you don't enter the restricted areas."
"Right!"
As the possum walk away from the group, Sonia said, "Well, what should we do for now?"
"Hey, I'm getting a little parched." Sunshine suddenly said. "Apetrully, could you buy me a drink?"
Hope raised an eyebrow as Apetrully sighed and said, "Sure."
As the two walk off towards the food court, Hope said to First Squad and her father, "Why does that seem to be a little off to me?"
"Why do you ask?" Sonia ask, tilting her head a little.
Hope shrugged and said, "I don't know. Apetrully and Sunshine haven't been friends per say."
Maybe I'm just worrying for nothing. Hope thought to herself.
