Okay. So I have noticed I have been repeating myself a lot in these notes. As such... unless I have something new to say this'll be the last pair of notes. This is a sad chapter. so skipping is okay. Thanks as usual to Mr. CBear for proofreading.


"Horatio! I have found something!" Francois called.

"Come on Carlos!" Cap'n Turbot said as he walked over.

"We've barely started digging, he can't have found something yet." Carlos quipped as they approached. He was shocked to find Francois pointing to a bone. "WHAT?!"

"Well this must be a reletively recent skeleton for how curiously close it was to the surface." Cap'n Turbot pointed out.

"It is still a find." Francois replied.

"I suppose we should take this back to Adventure Bay. Let's make sure it is all here." Carlos said.

Later the trio brought their discovery back to Adventure Bay. Tracker quickly ran up to greet them.

"Hola! Find anything?" Tracker asked.

"A skeleton. But not one from a dinosaur. We're still figuring out if we have everything. I was really close to the surface so probably." Carlos told him.

"Where were you digging exactly?" Ryder asked.

"Coyote Valley." Carlos replied. Sadie jumped.

"No... No way... Hey Cap'n, can I take a look?" Sadie asked.

"Um... Sure." Cap'n Turbot responded. Sadie took a look. She swallowed.

"Someone get Tipster, NOW!" She ordered.

"What's wrong?" Ryder asked.

"I think I know what kind of bones these are, but I need confirmation." Sadie said.

"What are you thinking?" Carlos asked.

"I'm thinking pup." Sadie replied. The trio took another look before looking at each other.

"Did we just..." Francois began.

"This is... her then..." Carlos murmured.

"Lu... Guess I can't deny it anymore. You really are..." Sadie began. "I need some time, everyone."

"Awe you suwe? I won't..." Zuma began.

"NO! LEAVE. ME. ALONE!" She yelled. She took off into town.

"This is a new high for her. I honestly don't think I've seen her this angry." Rocky said.

"I've seen similaw, but we could always talk it ovew any othew time." Zuma replied.

"Oh, I hope she's okay." Skye said. Zuma shook his head.

"No... I can't leave hew alone wight now, even if she won't talk to me I will pwotect hew." Zuma called before running after her.

"Meanwhile, I think we should talk to Moriarty." Rocky said.

"He won't allow it. He is a stickler for tradition." Ryder said.

"I'll talk to him." Rubble said. "He might listen if it is me..."

Meanwhile Sadie had gone into a secluded part of town. She sniffed the air and sighed.

"I said to leave me alone." She growled. Zuma winced but did not approach.

"I won't bothew you, but I couldn't leave you alone when you awe going thwough something like this." Zuma replied. "I'll stay wight hewe. Take all the time you need."

"Alright fine. Don't bother me, and you can stay." Sadie told him. Zuma nodded, despite knowing she couldn't actually see him. A young woman came up to him.

"Oh hey Zuma, don't normally see you in this part of town, what's the occasion?" The woman asked.

"Defending a mouwnew who doesn't want company wight now. If you don't mind, I would like to ask that you move along." Zuma replied.

"Oh... I'm sorry... I just..." The woman said. Sadie walked up.

"You aren't used to guarding anything are you, Zuma? Sorry about that. I-I think I'm fine. I knew that this was likely the case. It just came up so suddenly." Sadie remarked

"Oh! Sadie! I uh... Now I... That is to say." The woman stammered.

"I won't bite, miss." Sadie said with a small laugh.

"I know I just..." The woman began.

"Now that I think about it, I don't wecognize you." Zuma said.

"Well I haven't been in town long but this place actually seems to be as great as the legends say. So I think I may move here soon." The woman said. At that Zuma got a call.

"Hey Zuma? I kinda need to talk to Sadie. Is she willing to talk?" Rubble asked. Sadie sighed.

"What's up Digsby?" She asked.

"Moriarty the gravedigger is being stubborn. He said he wasn't burying a pup next to humans. He isn't willing to bury Luluvelia in the graveyard." Rubble explained.

"I am on my way, Digsby. I'll talk to Grim myself. In person." Sadie replied. She gave a nod to Zuma and the woman before leaving.

"So not entirely perfect. That actually gives the place a bit more charm." The woman murmured.

"What's wong?" Zuma asked.

"Absolutely nothing," The woman replied.

Meanwhile Sadie had arrived at the graveyard. She walked up to Rubble, Ryder, and Gravekeeper Moriarty.

"Oh thank goodness you are here, Sadie." Rubble said. Ryder looked doubtful while Moriarty looked incredulous.

"You think I'm scared of her?" Moriarty asked.

"No, it just so happens that the deceased is my cousin and he figured I would have better luck convincing you." Sadie said.

"Tough luck, I am a Humdinger who don't bend the rules. For anyone." Moriarty replied. Rubble's eyes widened as Sadie's eyebrow rose.

"A Humdinger hunh? Wasn't expecting that." Sadie said. "So I take it there is no huge empty plot in the graveyard that will not even see use in my lifetime." At that Moriarty stiffened.

"Um... actually there is... what did ya have in mind, kid?" Moriarty asked.

"If you are okay with it, can that be a pup graveyard? It would solve the tradition problem while also giving us peace of mind." Sadie suggested. Ryder sighed.

"You know what? That works! I'll get started on the first plot as soon as you pick one out." Moriarty replied. Ryder's eyes widened. Sadie smirked.

"Where did you learn that kinda negotiation kid?" Moriarty asked.

"Rich family, it was part of manners training. I hardly remember any of it but I do remember it never really worked when I was a kid. My family wasn't really good at actually comprimising." Sadie replied.

"So you weren't expecting a yes?" Ryder asked.

"Wasn't sure, had it been anyone else in this town that would be a resounding yes. Grim here? Wasn't sure." Sadie admitted.

"Well... we should probably get this over with." Moriarty said. "I ain't gettin younger."

"Yes... let's go." Sadie said.

"Hey guys! Is Sadie still..." Zuma began running up.

"I'm okay Zuma. Don't worry about me." Sadie said. "We're picking a spot right now. Everything will be back to normal soon."

"Okay..." Zuma said sounding unsure.

"Zuma... We can't protect people from sorrow. She will figure this out I'm sure." Rubble said.

"You needed a visit from Danny to feel bettew." Zuma told him.

"Sadie is so much stronger than me though." Rubble told him.

"Don't sell youwself showt, Wubble." Zuma replied. "But yeah, she is scawy stwong." Sadie smiled slightly.

"Well, it is getting late today. Once I'm done here, I'm heading home. Today was certainly eventful." Sadie said. She went with Moriarty and picked a spot somewhat close to the current graveyard. "Ryder'll still want us close." She explained.

"Understandable." Moriarty replied simply. He got to work as the Turbots and Carlos brought over Luluvelia's skeleton. They buried her with little ceramony.

"Thank you so much everyone. I won't forget this. I am so glad for this closure. I'm going to head home." Sadie said.

"Wait! At least let me escowt you back home." Zuma said. Sadie paused.

"Alright." She said. They began walking towards the forest.

"Hey Sadie? Sowwy if I caused you pwoblems eawliew today." Zuma began.

"No, problem. I mostly overreacted." Sadie said. They soon arrived at her cave. "Thank you, Zuma. I think I'll be okay."

"Alwight, if you awe suwe..." Zuma said before leaving.

"Zuma... I can't thank you enough... I just... *sniff* I just need a little more time." Sadie whispered before laying down and crying.


As the next chapter isn't going to be a direct continuation of this, let me just say that Sadie will have found peace by next chapter. At least enough that it doesn't hinder her. I hope you enjoyed.