May 31st 2060 - Sakamoto Mansion.
It was the next morning and reishi was still thinking about the Revelation she on the back of the pamphlet.
[Flashback]
Scribble*
As she began to write all over the pamphlet, she noticed something odd about it. Specifically the dog that was crudely drawn on it. The dog's curved snout, Lodged teeth and boney nose also seemed familiar like she had seen him somewhere before...
The girl came to a shocking realization!
Reishi: Wait a minute….. This is Hiro!
[End]
Reishi: Gah…
She pulled the pamphlet out of her clutched right hand and looked at it once more.
There was no doubt about it. The dog had the same features, The same Silver fur and the same look that Hiro always had. Although it was crudely drawn, Reishi could still could recognize him.
Reishi: Gosh…. All this time, Hiro's been someone else's dog? Was I keeping him from his owners this entire time?
Reishi thought about the first time she met hiro…..
[Flashback - April 26th 2060]
Reishi was at the foot of her koi pond with her hand in the water. The Koi had swarmed around her hand, trying to eat the lettuce she had put in the water.
Reishi: Sheesh! You guys are so greedy…..
She said as she smiled at her pets.
Reishi: -And you're getting fat. No more lettuce for you guys! I'll be feeding you pellets for the rest of the week.
She said.
Reishi: Alright. Time to go back inside and-
*Rustle*
She heard a rustling sound come from the outer edge of the garden.
Reishi: ….?
*Rustle*
Reishi: What is that? Is someone there?
Reishi slowly walked towards the bush, where the weird sound was coming from. She a what could be described as a white nub of a lifeform.
Hiro: *Woof*!
From the bush came a white dog. He had black beady eyes with a wide grin that full of reishi berries from the bush.
Reishi: hey! What are you doing!
Hiro: *Bark!*
The dog barked at her and ran away into the nearby forest.
Reishi: Dang stray dogs…..
Reishi would continue to have these encounters for the week two weeks…..
[End]
Reishi: Poor thing…. He was probably looking for his master….
She said as she stared at the pamphlet. The letters on top read: " Have you seen our dog? His name is wick. He was last seen at gashi Carnival ..."
Reishi: Wick, huh.
Reishi: ( that name kind of does sound a bit like hiro. Maybe that's why he liked it so much.)
Reishi: Regardless, Today is the day that hiro comes from the veterinarian. His paw should be all patched up and ready to go. At any moment, the doorbell should ring.
That thought went through her mind as she stared at the door.
*Ding Dong*
-And just like magic, The doorbell ringed a soft melody as she thought that.
Reishi: Come in, The door's open.
Reishi called.
*Creek*
The door opened and out came a cute veterinarian. She had Strands of molten hair tumbled out of her scalp, cascading down her back like a waterfall. Cherry lips, crystal white teeth: she truly was a beautiful sight to behold. Hiro was tied to her hand by a leash and looked happy to be home.
Reishi: Hiro!
Reishi got up and sprinted towards the happy boi. Hiro Reciprocated by running towards her, dragging the vet with him.
Reishi: who's a good boy? Yes you are, Yes you are!
Hiro: *Woof*
He woofed and licked reishi's face and chest. Reishi embraced the animal and saw that his paw was completely healed by the power of science.
Reishi: Thank you for this!
She thanked the vet.
Vet: it was no problem. People at my clinic love helping animals. That's why we became veterinarians in the first place.
The veterinarian smiled.
Vet: This dog is quite the brave one, He didn't even flinch when we sutured and stitched his arm back to his paw.
Reishi: Yeah. He is pretty chill dog.
Vet: Ahaha. You should be proud then. Your dog is quite the "Hero." For surviving an encounter with the shadowmancers.
Reishi: Thanks, But he isn't my dog.
Vet: Hmm?
Reishi: I just found out that he was a stray who got lost from his home.
Vet: Oh really? How'd you find out?
Reishi: A girl gave me a pamphlet with his face on it.
Reishi explained as she looked at the pamphlet once more.
Vet: Oh, will you return the dog?
Reishi: Of course! I just want to say my goodbyes first.
Vet: Ha! I understand. I once found a stray cat in a bargain bin at chinatown. I took it home,fed it. I named her saiko and even gave her a collar. Then one day while in the cat park, Someone yelled " Hey that's my cat, Utmushi!" And the cat ran away to that person.
Vet: I found out that the cat was stolen by someone and sold at that bargain store….
She said with some water in her eyes.
Reishi: That's awful!
Vet: I know….. But at least that girl got her cat back.
The vet sighed and looked at hiro.
Vet: Well, Good luck. I hope the owners thank you for what you're doing.
Reishi: Me too. Thanks.
The vet bowed and shook reishi's hand.
Vet: Sayonara.
The Kind Vet, Left reishi's home. Leaving her with Hiro.
Reishi: So, Your real name is wick, huh?
Hiro: Woof!
Hiro/Wick barked as if he was saying "Yes."
Reishi: Gosh, Your owner must've felt worried sick about you!
Wick: *Whimper*
Reishi: Why'd you run away anyway? Did you get lost?
Wick: *Woof*
Reishi: (Reishi…. You're talking to a dog.)
Reishi: Well, I should definitely take you back. Your owner will surely be glad to see you again!
She rubbed wick's head and looked at the pamphlet. The address at the top read - 1123, Murakami Road. That was on the east end of the city, which was still going through renovations.
Without delay, Reishi ran out of the room with Wick. The hope of her day would rely on seeing the joyful expression of wick's owners when he was returned to them.
Wick: *Woof*!
Wick woofed as reishi walked towards his home. He was overjoyed that he could finally return home to his masters house where he could finally rejoice.
The house was big, to say the least. It was about as tall as reishi's house but was double the width. It had two stone pillars leading to the pathway to the front door with a fountain in the middle. In the fountain was a statue of a man holding a book and posing perplexedly. The windows on the house were tinted blue with a slight edge of red to hide from peeping visitors. The mansion was overall affluent looking with silver and gold plating on the roof and a plague on the side of the door.
Reishi: W-Woah! Wick! Your owners must be rich! Your living the good life, aren't you doggie?
She petted him.
Wick: *BARK*
Wick ran up to the door and began clawing it madly wanting to get in!
Reishi: Sheesh! You really want to get in, don't you?
Wick: *Bark*
Wick kept on barking as if he was ignoring her.
Reishi: Ok…. Guess I should just get this over with.
She steadily pushed her finger onto the doorbell, which sounded a mischievous ring.
*Bing Bong Bing Bong* - Was the sound it made.
?: Coming!
A familiar voice rang out from the other side of the door.
Reishi: (Huh? Haven't I heard that voice before?)
*Chick Chack* The door made a clicking and clacking sound as it unlocked. The fancy door soon opened and revealed a shocking truth.