Iris kept a close eye on Cream and cheese the rest of the day. After she had told Cream that an unknown gas had caused the people to fall asleep, Cream had wanted to help her wake them up. Iris had explained that she couldn't because it was too dangerous and that she was doing everything in her power to wake them up.

Cream had bought that and went on her own to play. Of course, Iris had set some ground rules first. Number one, stay away from her and Mephiles' bedroom, two stay away from the deadly plants in the garden, and three don't bother Mephiles unless he says wasn't quite sure what would happen if Cream did talk or even brush up against him, but she knew he wouldn't feel warm fuzzies. Cream wandered over to her after some time, wondering why she was thinking so hard.

"Hi Cream, what's up?" She asked, running her claws through her quills thoughtfully.

"Can we eat now? I'm getting hungry." She said as Cheese grabbed his tummy.

"Of course. come in while I browse."

Oh no I don't have any food here.Iris thought as she was wondering what to do.

Maybe I can stock up in town. I'll have to start a proper garden as well.

She ran through town as quickly as possible and took whatever food there was. She also watched a few shows on food prepariation as well.

This is why souls are eaten raw.

After scavenging around several houses, she rushed back to the palace and constructed a makeshift kitchen. It took her a few hours to figure out what to do but in the end she managed a lasagne and a bowl of salad.

"Ok Cream this should be it." Iris said, placing the food on a granet table. the orange bunny and chao hopped onto a chair and ate.

"Are you going to eat Miss Iris?" Cream asked, already plating food for her.

"No thanks dear. I don't really eat food." She responded, sitting across from the young girl.

"What do you do then? How are you not hungry all the time?"

"I feed off of the essence of living matter."

"Oh...what does it taste like?"

"Very...fresh. Energizing really. If I'm lucky it will taste sweet."

"Does it hurt the things you take it from?"

Iris thought about how many people she's killed by just feeding alone. By now it's in the thousands. She knew it hurt them because they died, but lying is the best option with Cream.

"No it doesn't hurt them. It's easily replaced within a couple days."

"Oh that's good." Cream said, smiling as she carried her dishes back to the kitchen.

"You don't have to do that Cream just call for the servants. You can use them, too." She said as she pressed a button and a chime was heard. A male demon appeared and took the dishes, going into the kitchen to clean up.

Cream shrugged and settled next to the crystal fireplace, Cheese curled up by her side. Then Mephiles walked in and wasn't too pleased seeing this pathetic creature inside of his castle. He shot a look at Iris and hissed out, "What do you think your doing? Bringing this thing inside.."

"What's the matter Mephy? Why so testy?" She asked, claws clinking against the table.

"You know how much I hate sonic and all his damnable friends. why would you bring one here?!"

"You need to calm down, alright? How much damage could a mortal child due to the all-powerful Mephiles, hm?" She asked, a slight irratated look in her eyes.

"I still don't like it. When will she leave?"

"Whenever I or she feels like she can. But get used to her for now." she stated cooley.

He just stared at her for a bit, in shock she just told him off but he should have known better. He should have approached this at a better angle.

"I'm sorry I'm snippy It's just weird having her here." Using a claw to pet her cheek.

She huffed and took his hand, smoothing it.

Mephiles smiled and watched Cream fall asleep, snuggled up and warm. This girl didn't know how lucky she was to have Iris to take her in.

She is kind of cute...in a strange, sickly sweet way. Hey don't you viewers look at me like that!