Noah makes a decision.

And makes someone sad.

"Hey, Noah," Eunie called Noah in her signature squatting pose as Noah returned from his expedition for food with the Nopons.

"Hmm? What's up, Eunie? And why are you guys all circled up here?" Noah asked since the group was all circled up near the fireplace. This was a rare occasion, since the party usually split up into small groups, having their little interactions.

"We were talking about preference," Eunie said.

"Preference? About what?"

"About…Cats and Dogs."

"Well, that's pretty typical. But why cats and dogs?"

"You know…we were just chatting…and the topic suddenly came out, so Noah."

"Yeah?"

"I have a question."

"Go on,"

"Which do you prefer, cats or dogs? We're currently on a scale of 2 to 3. Dogs are losing!" Eunie said.

"Of course they're gonna lose! Cats are the best!" Sena exclaimed. Mio nodded, too.

"You what? Sena, I thought we were a team! Of course team dogs rocks! You guys don't know the charms of dogs!" Lanz said.

"Yup, Lanz is right. Like, have you ever had a dog? You never know until you have one!" Eunie said.

"What, you ever had one? In this time of war?" Taion asked.

"Our squad, actually. But Eunie was the one who take care of it. And for real, I've never seen her smile that much before in my life." Lanz nodded.

"Yeah…he…was…a spark in my life…" Eunie said with an innocent grin.

"Hmm…I've never seen you making that face before, Eunie." Taion said as he saw Eunie's face.

"Shut up, four-eyes! You cat people can't understand!"

"So what happened to that dog?" Sena asked.

"He…died…in…an accident…" Eunie's head dropped.

"Yeah, and Eunie cried like a little girl when that happened." Lanz said, looking at Eunie.

"Hey, I was a little girl that time, sorry. Anyway, enough talking about the past. Noah, your opinions?" Eunie turned to Noah.

"Oh, me? Let me see…" As Noah closed his eyes and went into thinking mode, everyone's eyes surrounded him.

"Mimi, what would he say?" Sena whispered.

"…." Mio stayed silent, with an anticipating look on her face.

"I trust my mate. Ain't it, Eunie?"

"Yup. We have 9 years of friendship behind our backs."

"I….hmm…"

"Soooo…..?"

"I made my mind."

"And that's….?"

"I think I'll go with dogs. Because of the memories shared with Eunie and Lanz, and I do love their traits, you know." Noah said, smiling at Eunie and Lanz.

But there was one person,

Who was extra unhappy at the decision.

"Hah…." Mio sighed, as her ears turned limp.

"What wrong, Mimi? You look…Oh,"

"Come on, Mio, love, you don't have to be that sad that you didn't win! I mean, it's a tie….? …Oh,"

"Hah….." Mio was now dropping her head down, curling up in a ball.

"Uh…Noah?" Eunie turned to him.

"What?"

"I think you messed up."

"Why?"

"Oh my god…how do I explain this…" Eunie facepalmed. But soon, Lanz interrupted.

"Hey, enough of that, we have a match to make! Remember, we have 7 people. If including Nopon, it makes 9."

"7….? Oh, yeah! We had one more! Hey, Valdi?" Eunie turned her head towards Valdi, who was casually tinkering his gadgets.

"….."

"Valdi?"

"…"

"Spark, Valdi! Do you copy?"

"…..Oh! Yeah, right! Sorry. What was that again?" Valdi stuttered, dropping his tools.

"Okay, which one do you prefer, Valdi. Cats or dogs?" Eunie asked.

"We're on a 3 to 3 scale, so you're the one who's gonna decide our fate," Lanz added.

"I'm sure Valdi will make a wise decision," Taion smirked.

"Shut up, Four-eyes, Valdi is what Valdi does."

"Hmm….interesting question….would you give me a minute?"

"A minute? That's pretty long, but…okay. Take your time."

"Thanks!"

(And, of course, a minute later)

"Made your mind?"

"Oh…yeah! I made my decision. Gosh, it was a hard one!"

"So…what's your answer?"

"Hmm…..uh….eh…."

"Come on, spill."

"Okay….uh…."

"Do mechanical dogs count?"

"Yus! Dogs win!" Eunie cheered.

"No, it was mechanical. It counts as a separate directory!" Taion said.

"Oh yeah? But I'm sure it's not a cat?" Eunie smirked.

"But it is technically not a dog."

"Nor a cat. It's closer to a dog than to a cat."

"Oh my spark…why are you like this?" Taion sighed.

"Because dogs rule, moron." Eunie said, tongue out her mouth.

"What's that you say?"

The bickering continued, since the almighty engineer's controversial words.

But little did they know…

The one with the most damage was next to them.

"Cheer up, Mimi… Although I don't know why you're sad…" Sena said, patting Mio's back.

"Hah…." Another deep sigh.

'What did I exactly do wrong….?'

Noah…

You muppet.

(Omake)

(At the Grand Theater inside the Origin)

"Hey, N!" D said, approaching the golden Moebius.

"Yes, Dick?"

"Hey, that's rude! I'm Dirk, not dick!"

"Doesn't matter when you're a dick."

"Heh, whatever, you edgy prick. Anyway, I have a question."

"What?"

"Which do you prefer, cats or dogs? I asked O and P about this, too. O picked cats, and P picked dogs."

"And why are you asking?"

"Because it's fun! Come on! Our master Z's grand motto! Fun!"

"Do I have to answer this?"

"Of course!"

"For fun?"

"Yep!"

"Okay….hah…dogs. Now go away."

"Sweet! Now it's time for J. Where did he go…?" D muttered as he walked away.

"Hmph, wasted my time," N complained, as he teleported away.

But little did he know….

That he upset someone,

Really, really, really important.

"Grrr….." There was someone purring in fury and agony, who was watching N from the dark.

And the person's name was…

M.

"Hah…." M's purr of anger soon turned into a sigh of sadness and disappointment. She put her hand on her armored chest, feeling something breaking.

"Guess….I'll die then…Why didn't I ask him sooner…? Hah…" M let out a deep sigh, teleporting away.

And this, ladies and gentlemen and fellow nopon.

Was the reason M planned….

Operation: Eclipse Homecoming.

If you ask me this question about cats and dogs...

I like trains.