11 days later, Ashley woke up to the sound of harsh winds. She looked out the window and saw the wind blowing hard. She looked over at Ciel, who was shivering. Ashley pulled the winter blanket closer to him. His shivering subsided. Ashley smiled and went to the bathroom to get dressed. When she did that, she gently shook Ciel's shoulder, waking him up.

"We better get up and eat breakfast." said Ashley. Ciel yawned and stretched his arms. Ashley and Ciel went downstairs to find White Edge still passed out and another 2 Len modules.

"Is that Swimwear? And Tan? What are they doing here?" asked Ciel.

"I don't know." Ashley went over to the couch and shook Swimwear's shoulder gently while Ciel shook Tan's shoulder. They woke up and saw Ashley.

"Ashley? Ciel? You're up." said Swimwear.

"Yeah. We are. What are you doing here?"

"What? You're not surprised to see us alive and well?" asked Tan.

"We kinda are, actually. How did you escape from the hideout that you were being kept in?" asked Ciel.

"Well, it's kind of a long story. We should probably wait until the others wake up, right?" said Swimwear.

"I guess so. But what is White Edge doing on the couch?" asked Ashley.

"He actually was the one that found me and Tan out in the forest. But when we were trying to come back, we ran into a little trouble. White Edge had this dart thing in his neck and that made him pass out. We had to drag him to the couch." said Swimwear.

"Do you know when he's going to wake up?" said Ashley. Swimwear and Tan shook their heads. Suddenly, he saw the others come downstairs and see them.

"Uh, hey guys." said Swimwear. Everyone that knew Swimwear and Tan hugged them tight.

"Alright, guys. We can't breathe." said Swimwear.

"We got worried about you 2. Where were you?" said Eraser.

"We'll tell you all at the table. By the way, Ashley, you remember when you, Tan, and me first met?" Ashley nodded.

The date was February 27th, 2009. Everyone was trying to get warm by using Ciel's fireplace. They all had hot chocolate mugs in their hands. "You know, Ciel, this fireplace is very helpful." said Append.

"Thanks, Append." said Ciel. Suddenly, Ashley heard a knock on the door.

"I'll go get that." said Ashley. She went downstairs and opened the door. Standing by the doorway were 2 Len modules wearing only black-and-gold swimming trunks. But one of them had tan skin.

"Well, get in here! You must be freezing wearing only those swimming trunks." said Ashley.

"We are cold, actually. And I'm guessing that you are my manager?" said the Len module.

"That's me. Ashley Cox, at your service. May I get your names?"

"I'm Swimwear." said Swimwear.

"And I'm Swimwear Tan. But just call me Tan. It's shorter." said Tan.

"Well, nice to meet you 2. We are actually in Ciel's room, trying to get warm and having hot chocolate. You wanna join us?"

"Sure." said Swimwear.

"And that was how we met. I remember that day very well." said Swimwear. Trickster gave Ashley 2 tiny boxes.

"What're these for?" asked Ashley.

"They're for Swimwear and Tan. Their birthday is today." said Trickster. Ashley wanted to ask him how he knew that. But she decided not to. She gave the boxes to Swimwear and Tan.

"What're these?" asked Tan.

"These are your birthday presents. Happy birthday, Swimwear and Tan." said Ashley. Swimwear and Tan ripped the wrapping paper and inside the boxes were a couple of amethyst necklaces.

"Amethyst. You actually remembered our birthday was in February." said Swimwear.

"Why don't you try the necklaces on?" asked Blue Moon. Swimwear and Tan did, and the amethysts started to glow.

"Is this supposed to happen?" asked Swimwear to Trickster. He nodded.

"Don't worry. It's harmless." the baku said. After a few seconds, the amethyst necklaces stopped glowing.

"This is cool. Where did you get these?" asked Swimwear to Ashley. She just pointed at Trickster.

"You made these?" asked Tan. The baku nodded.

"Well, these are cool presents. Thanks, guys." said Tan.

"Oh you're welcome, Swimwear and Tan." said Ashley.

That night, everyone was asleep except for Ashley and Trickster, who were watching over White Edge, who had been unconscious the entire day. "You know when he's supposed to wake up?" asked Ashley. Trickster shook his head.

"He needs to stop getting himself into trouble." said Trickster.

"Hey, we nicknamed him Mr. Clumsy for a reason." said Ashley.

"He can get himself hurt or killed. You remember the time he sprained his ankle coming down from the stairs? Or the time he cut himself with a knife while helping Crane cook supper?"

"I do remember. But White Edge was made to be this clumsy." Suddenly, they heard a moan. Ashley saw White Edge open his green eyes.

"Hey. Good evening, Sleeping Beauty." said Ashley.

"Evening? What time is it?" said White Edge.

"About 10:00." said Trickster while looking at his pocket watch.

"Geez. I slept a whole day away. That dart really works." said White Edge.

"Do us all a favor and stop being so clumsy."

"Trickster, he just woke up. And all you can do is yell?" said Ashley.

"Whatever. I'm going to my room. Make sure you go to your own beds." said Trickster as he left.

"He's just being mean, White Edge. Don't listen to what he says." said Ashley.

"But's he right. I need to stop being clumsy at everything." said White Edge.

"Come on. We better get to bed. Can you stand up on your own?" said Ashley. White Edge nodded and got up from the couch. The 2 of them walked up the stairs. But White Edge was having trouble seeing.

"Ashley, I can't see where I'm going." said White Edge. He trying shaking his head. But that didn't work.

"How many fingers am I holding up?" asked Ashley as she held up 3 fingers.

"Uh... 7."

"Yeah, your vision is still a little messed up. Must be from that dart. Here, I'll help you get to your room." said Ashley. She helped him get up the stairs and to his bedroom. She helped him on the bed.

"Can you see anything now? Can you even see me?" asked Ashley. White Edge just shook his head.

"Ashley, I feel sleepy."

"No, don't go to sleep yet. We need to get your eyesight fixed." But White Edge's eyes were drooping. He exhaled and passed out on the bed.

"White Edge?" Ashley tried shaking the Len module's shoulder. But he wasn't waking up.

"I'm sure he'll be fine by tomorrow." Ashley told herself. She kissed White Edge's forehead and left the room to go to her own room. She found Ciel sleeping on her bed. She got dressed in her pajamas and climbed into bed with him. She instantly fell asleep.