…*Yawns*….that was a great rest, I slept like a baby. I took a biiig stretch and took a look around. Everyone is gone. I woke up last again. My eyes went to the room to the wall where the catchers are. Hmm, they look different. Were they suppose to look a little…dark? I don't know. Man I'm hungry.

"Oh good, you're awake", I heard Gaspard say.

"Huh?", I said looking towards the door, "Oh yea, did I miss anything?", I asked getting up.

"No. In fact, we're waiting for you"

"Huh?"

"Yes, come now"

"Ooookay", I said following Gaspard.

"Oh, hey Red Rust"

"Blondey"

"Not right now you two", Gaspard said to Blondey and I.

"Fine", We both said at the same time.

I fold my arms and looked the other way. Hmph, good thing she's grounded. Keeps her from getting in my way. Suddenly the hatch opens and we all see Tara and Milo climb out from it.

"Okay, now that everyone is here we can get started on our search for Christopher Clark. Except for you Mari", Tara said, "But first, breakfast"

"Really Tara, breakfast?", I questioned.

"Yes", Tara said putting both arms behind her back, "The last thing we need is our stomachs on our minds", she said put one arm up.

She's not wrong. And…I could use something to eat, forgot I was hungry that quick. We all walked off the ship onto the docks, it's quite big. By the looks of this place after we walked up the stairs, it reminds me of Monquista. Only the building are made out of wood and the residents are chickens and roosters. I guess it's a step up. We walk around until we came across a place call the Silver Spur Saloon. What a weird name. I must say, the looks a lot bigger on the inside. Anyway, we grabbed ourselves a big table and order what was on the menu. Huh, it's all vegetarian.

"You lot aren't from around if my guess is correct", Said a nicely dressed chicken, "What brings you to Cool Ranch?"

"We're looking for someone named Christopher Clark", Tara said.

"Christopher Clark huh? Well I hope you brought a shovel, because he's deadened buried"

"Aw come on!", Blondey complained facepalming.

"You have got to be kidding us", Bonnie complained.

"What do we do now?", Gaspard questioned placing his hand on his head.

"No need to fret ya'll, old Mr. Clark has a son, his name's Merriwheather", the chicken said, "Maybe he can help you"

"Thank you miss", Tara thanked.

"The name's Jane Canary by the way", Jane said, "Now, what would you like to order?", she asked.

36 minutes later…

Well that meal was delicious. I would ask for more, buuut we are low in coins now. Now we just need to meet this Merriwheather. Jane told us where to find the rooster, so that's where we went. Hopefully this will be easy as Kobe knocks on the door.

"…The door is not open, Clark is not here"

Dang, I spoke too soon. Would say I regret us eating breakfast, but I was hungry.

"Wait, there's a note on the door", Bonnie said walking up to the door, " It says: Not at home Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Elmore Coop, Cooper's Roost."

"Hey, I think we passed a place that had a name like that", Blondey said, "Yea, I know where it is, follow me"

"Good eye Mari", Tara said.

I rolled my eyes and followed everyone to a clinic, it sure doesn't look like one.

"You don't look sick - you must be looking for Merriwheather", Dr. Elmore said, "We'll he isn't here"

Aw come on! NOW I regret having breakfast first!

"The lad's probably off taking weather reading and whatnot", Dr. Elmore, "If I had to guess, I'd say he's with Nurse Quinn, probably off experimenting at the Bison Burial Grounds near by here"

That was specific, but helpful. Before we left, the doctor was nice enough to give us a map of cooper roost skyway. Man it was big. The doctor wasn't kidding when he said the place was near by, just a few flights there.

"Mari, you're going to stay here", Tara said to Blondey.

"What, why?"

You're still grounded, remember?"

"...Oh..."

Good, she won't be in the way. I would crack a smile, but I don't feel like it right now.

"Well good luck everyone", Blondey said smiling and waving to us.

Everyone, but Blondey, made there way onto the ship and sailed off to Burial Grounds. Gotta say, this place looks pretty. The clouds have a lovely mix of the sun and sky. It feels…comforting. Oh come on girl, this is no time to be thinking about…that! Besides, we're almost at the place we need to be. I can only hope Merriwheather is there.