CHAPTER 30- Good Morning.

I awoke the following morning to a tantalizing scent, one I had never in all my years smelled before. I sat up upon the soft couch and looks around. Getting to my feet I followed the scent, wandering into Kimmy's small kitchen. She was already awake and many things were set out upon the table. The scent filled the room as I looked at the table and say a variety of strange food! It all smelled wonderful as I sniffed and sniffed, taking the strange yet fascinating scents into my strange human nose. Oh! If only this bouquet of scents TASTE as good as they smell, I shall be in heaven! Kimmy turned to face me, only now noticing my arrival.
"Oh! Ecco good morning!" she smiled at me, "Please sit! I figured after all you've been through you'd need a good breakfast."
"You… you made this all… for me?" I ask puzzled, though I eyed the strange food eagerly.
"Of course, I thought we could share breakfast together. Common, sit!" she giggled at sat at one end of the table and I sat at the other. She began to help herself to servings of the strange foods, and I did the same. I suppose I became a little greedy, as soon I had filled my plate. I paused to look at it, then glanced upwards, feeling a rather like an idiot for abusing such hospitality, yet Kimmy merely laughed.
"Don't be shy! Enjoy I made lots!" she smiled at me, before beginning to eat. I sniffed the food a bit more, then began to east as well. What a taste! This is wonderful!
"Kimmy, what is this wonderful meal?" I asked between bites, enjoying it greatly.
"Oh, just a little something my mom taught me, omelets, pancakes, bacon and toast. Nothing too fancy, but I do try to put my own special spices in." She smiled at me again.
"This is much better then fruit loops!" I replied as I ate. She began to laugh at me.
"Well I hope so! Cereal is a kid's breakfast!"
"It was Ember's favorite meal in the morning, I ate what she did." I replied, then paused to think of Ember. Oh Ember… please do not think I have forgotten you… I will find you again… I looked downwards and heaved a sigh.
"Everything okay Ecco…?" Kimmy asked quietly.
"Yes… well, no… I must go find Ember, as soon as possible. I have been away from her entirely too long. I need to know if she is alright." I began to slow down on eating, the food having lost its allure.
"You told me before she was taken right? Put with like a foster family?" She looked at me concerned.
"I do not know, that is just what the police officer had told me. I wish to find her, soon…." I sighed. "I feel as if I have failed her."
"No way Ecco!" she exclaimed. "Look, after breakfast I'll call the police station for you, and find out where she I, okay?"
"…you would do that?" I asked quietly. Kimmy smiled softly at me.
"Of course I will Ecco. Now common, eat up!"
"Very well, thank you Kimmy." I looked at her, a shred of hope returning. I began to eat once more with renewed vigor, and soon finished. Kimmy finished as well, then got up from the table and left. She was gone for some time. Finally she returned, a wide smile upon her face.
"Found her Ecco!" she squealed. I immediately jumped form my seat.
"You have! WHERE?" I demanded.
"The Officer on the phone was really nice, he told me where she's staying and with who. He's going to call ahead and let them know we'll be there in a little while!" She held up a piece of paper with markings in it. I was honestly shocked.
"How did you get such information so easily! They would not even answer me!" She giggled at me.
"Well I did kinda say you er…" she paused and her face turned reddish. I looked at her quizzically.
"You said I was what?"
"Uhm, nothing! I just said that you asked me to talk on your behalf, that's all!" she giggles nervously. I eyed her a little suspiciously, but then I shook my head, allowing it to pass. I had no time to wonder the strange behaviors of a human.
"Very well then. When can we depart to find retrieve her?" I asked quickly.
"Just as soon as I get my car started!" With that she turned out the door, and soon I heard a growl noise. Recognizing the noise, I followed outside. She sat inside a strange vehicle, but this one did not have a top. I looked puzzled. "Common, get in Ecco! Let's go!" I did not hesitate, and got inside the vehicle and sat in the seat next to her. She smiled at me as she began to make the car move. I watched her, as this was the first time I had been able to study how a human makes such machines move.
"Perhaps someday I would like to try to master one of these strange machines…" I said calmly, watching her. She laughed at me.
"Well, then maybe someday you'll have to let me swim with a dolphin!"
I smiled softly at this. Yes… perhaps someday…
I watched her, then the path ahead for some time. This open car was rather pleasant, very comfortable, and I enjoyed feeling the wind brush through my face. Eventually we came upon a small house, and came to a stop. Kimmy and I departed the vehicle and walked up to the building.
"This is the place…" she breathed quietly. I looked at the building with a calm and collected expression, yet my mind and heart were racing. We approached the building, and then she banged her fist upon the door. A moment passed, before an elderly human woman answered the door. She looked at us calmly before finally speaking.
"Yes? Can I help you?"
"I would like to see Ember please. Now."