First started on December 7th, 2014.
Published on December 9th, 2014.

Chapter 26/300
Happy Rabbit
Tephra Cave Arc (9/17)

"A rabbit with cute yellow eyes. They say touching it brings happiness."

After Shulk and Reyn climbed up the vines on Kneecap Hill, the two could see a narrow path through the canyon up ahead. As they walked on the dirt path, the two saw a small group of tiny rabbits that were different from the Bunnits.

Reyn let out a delighted gasp. "Hey, Shulk! I know these rabbits!" he said.

Shulk raised his eyebrow at him. "You know them?" he asked.

"I read 'em on a book once. Those are Happy Rabbits. I heard that touching one will make you feel joyful. Come on, Shulk!" Reyn slowly walked to the Happy Rabbits' nest with no signs of being a threat. As he bent down slowly, a few Happy Rabbits hopped toward him curiously. "Hey... I won't hurt ya." He smiled without evil intentions. He extended his two hands, still sticking to being non-hostile. The Happy Rabbits that approached him started to lick his hand, causing him to giggle. Then, he began to stroke gently on the fur of one Happy Rabbit. With the Homs and the rabbit now connected emotionally, he lifted a Happy Rabbit and stroke it even more. Reyn chuckled, still stroking with love and care while staring at the rabbit's eyes. "Aren't these yellow eyes cute? These little guys are all right in my book!" He turned to Shulk, who already was next to him. "Come on, Shulk. I'm sure one of 'em would like to be petted by you."

"Uh... All right." Shulk spoke with a tone of being slightly doubtful. He bent down and grabbed the attention of one Happy Rabbit. This Happy Rabbit was more willingly to be picked up than Reyn's Happy Rabbit. Shulk held his Happy Rabbit and began to stroke. He did not feel happiness.

"Well, Shulk?"

"Sorry...Reyn. I just don't feel it."

Reyn gave Shulk a ludicrous look. "Really? That can't be right."

"Fiora...would love these rabbits."

Reyn blinked his eyes. "Uh... Yeah..." Both men went silent as they stopped stroking their Happy Rabbits.

Shulk set down his Happy Rabbit and stood up. "Come on, Reyn. We've gotta go."

"Okay..." When Reyn put down his Happy Rabbit, the two resumed their journey as the Happy Rabbits watched the two Homs entering Raginar Canyon Path.