Louise awoke. She felt a throbbing migraine, as if she had been hit with a brick. She wondered how she ended up in Saito's bedroom. She noticed her husband sleeping in a chair next to the bed.
"What happened?" Louise rubbed her head, "The last thing I remember was using Translation on Kosuke."
"That's the problem." Derf unsheathed himself, "That spell has some weaknesses. One of them being you can't learn multiple languages at once. You overloaded yourself with too much information."
"Saito's brother was multilingual?" Louise asked, "So, I've been asleep because I unknowingly overdid magic."
"You were out for 13 hours." Derf stated, "He's been waiting for you to wake up."
Louise looked at her sleeping husband.
"Stupid dog." Louise kissed him on the forehead, "You stupid, loyal, kind, brave, loving, caring, selfless, dog."
Saito began waking. His eyes were heavy, but he wanted to see her.
"I'm fine Saito." Louise spoke, "Let's get some rest. You definitely need it."
Saito crawled into the bed.
"Good night." he yawned.
*ding dong*
Morning shined, the birds were singing, and the Hiragas had a guest. Ayumi opened the door.
"You must be Saito's mother." Colonel Marx stated, "Your son promised me I could see him off, and that he would come back in a month."
Ayumi made tea for the Colonel and called the honeymooners downstairs.
"Good morning." Saito rubbed his eyes, "Nice to see you, Colonel Marx."
"Saito could you go to Fuyu's house and make sure he's ready?" Ayumi asked.
"It would feel good to move around more to help with the headache." Louise led him out of the house.
They met Fuyu dragging a suitcase on wheels.
"I guess your ready." Saito joked.
They all returned, ready for departure.
"Did your you pack everything?" Ayumi asked Ryuto.
"Of course." he replied.
"Kosuke's things too?" she questioned.
"Do you take me for an idiot?" he held up the bag for Kosuke.
"Everyone ready?" Saito asked holding his and Louise's bags.
"Yes!" everyone said in unison.
"See you in a month Colonel." Saito said goodbye, "First stop, Elflands."
The portal closed and left Colonel Marx alone.
"That kid has the devil's luck." Colonel Marx laughed to himself, "I pray for his sake he keeps it."