Guys. I'M ALIVE. IT'S A MIRACLE. Sorry it took me so long to write this chapter! And sorry it's short! You'll see about halfway through I had some help from algaetheseawing , big thanks to him for basically writing the whole main plot of this chapter lol. See if you can guess who the Agents are at the end. ;) Also, the final little bit was written by me, just so you guys know lol. I was going over and I was like wait... CONFUSION, so yup.

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Winter

Winter turned the corner, grumbling to himself about how the food machine didn't have any Cool Ranch Doritos, and then froze. In front of Kinkajou's room door, a Sea had just kissed Kinkajou on the cheek, mumbled something, and then walked towards the Ice.

Winter took a step back around the way he came, pretending to have just been going that way, and when the Sea rounded the wall, he looked in surprise at the placid Ice.

"Hey man," the Sea said with a nod, continuing on with a faster pace, although Winter heard him stop just a few feet behind him.

For some reason, the Sea made something twinge inside of Winter, and the slightly-angered Ice started towards Kinkajou's door, opening it without hesitation and slipping inside. He was just in time to see a lamp on, Kinkajou facing away from the door, Moon sleeping peacefully on her back, and at the same time he shut the door Kinkajou flipped the light off.

Winter was struck with a realization of what he had just done. Why had he just barged into the girls room with no real reason? A wave of awkwardness hit him, something he wasn't used to, and he slowly walked to the door connecting his room to their room. He slipped through, and then laid in his bed, trying to figure out why he had followed Kinkajou just because another dragon had kissed her.

Winter woke up to Qibli singing in the shower, his muffled voice off-key and the song something Winter didn't recognize. With a groan Winter glanced at the clock, and upon finding out it was six in the morning, threw a pillow at the bathroom door and shouted.

"Shut up!"

"Did I wake the Prince up too early?" Qibli yelled back, and Winter dropped his face in his second pillow, grumbling a yes.

Ten minutes later, Qibli popped out of a steaming bathroom, still wearing his utterly annoying grin. "Wake up sleepyhead," he said, lifting a pillow from his own bed and slamming it down on Winter's back. The Ice raised his head and glared at Qibli, a look that probably could have killed a grizzly bear. "What?" Qibli asked innocently, "I thought you were asleep." After another glare Qibli retreated to make sure his bag was packed, and Winter rolled out of bed, regretting staying up late last night. He heard the sound of laughter in the girls' room, but ignored it, deciding to take a shower while he had the chance.

When he had taken a freezing shower and had dressed, he stood in front of the mirror, brushing his teeth. He spit and rinsed his mouth, stuffing his toothpaste and brush back in his bag before running a hand through his hair agitatedly. He still couldn't explain why he had went into the girls' room last night, or what he felt inside him when he saw that Sea kiss Kinkajou. He started to wonder what the boy's name was, and how Kinkajou even knew him, since she'd probably never been here before.

"Yo, Prince, we leavin' today or not?" Qibli spoke from outside, and with a scowl Winter opened the door, smugly pleased when Qibli jumped back in surprise. The driver was standing patiently by the door that lead into the hallway, and with a flat tone Winter told him that they should leave. The girls were waiting outside, Kinkajou a bright bundle of energy and Moon looking more than a little pretty; at least to Winter. He touched his bracelet with an inside smile, happy now that she couldn't hear him think, because that would be really bad for him.

"Where to?" The driver asked as they descended the stairs, checking out and nodding goodbye to a bored receptionist.

"Same place as yesterday. Square of Glittering." Winter looked to Moon to confirm, and she nodded. They all piled in the limo again, and set off, mostly just talking for a few hours until they stopped for breakfast at a Denny's.

Kinkajou and Moon slid into a booth, chatting, and Qibli and Winter shared another. It wasn't hard for Winter to pick up on the girl's conversation, and without exactly meaning to, he started listening.

"He was so nice!" Kinkajou was squealing as she looked over the menu, her eyes bright. "He was charming without being slick, and he even talked about what was wrong, even though we'd just met! He was very trusting… and I got his number!"

Moon smiled, and pushed her glasses up on her nose as the waiter came by. "He sounds wonderful. What was his name again? Sorry, I just keep forgetting." She looked apologetic enough, and Kinkajou rolled her eyes dramatically.

"Harbor!" The girls laughed, and a new waiter stopped by the table, his suit rumpled and his tie out of place. Winter hid his contempt as he placed his order.

"Chocolate pancakes with a side of bacon," Qibli said when it was his turn, and Moon grinned slightly.

"Blueberry pancakes, no butter, and an orange juice." The waiter scratched it down on his notepad and nodded, Kinkajou placing her order in a chirpy voice. The man gave her a once over and then a wink, jotting down something else before striding away. Kinkajou blushed but continued talking to Moon, which didn't last more than a few minutes before the same waiter was back with a steaming handful of plates.

"Fried eggs sunny side up, maple bacon, sweet tea," he said smoothly, setting the platter in front of Winter. "Chocolate pancakes, side of bacon." He set the plate down in front of Qibli and Winter finally got a good look at his name tag. It read Dorcus, which made Winter audibly chuckle. He shut up quickly, but Qibli still looked at him funny as the Sand waiter handed Moon her pancakes and drink.

"Buttermilk pancakes with raspberries and strawberries, whip cream on top, mango smoothie, and a full sized fruit salad," Dorcus said, and set the plates in front of Kinkajou. She frowned.

"I didn't order a fruit salad," she said with her eyebrows drawn together, which gave her a somewhat childish look of confusion.

"S'on the house," Dorcus said with a dazzling smile, and he walked off to serve a group of new Sands that just walked in.

"Why…?" Kinkajou asked, still confused, and at the same time both Qibli and Winter snorted.

The looked at each other, Winter glaring daggers, Qibli grinning spotlights.

"Never again," Winter growled, and he turned to Kinkajou before Qibli could. He talked with disdain to the befuddled Rain. "He got it for you because he was hitting on you, because he thought you were pretty or whatever. Bet he'll leave his number on the check, too."

"Oh," said Kinkajou, and Moon rolled her eyes.

"It's fine Kinkajou, you don't have to do anything about it. Just say thanks when he comes back and then never call or text him." She shrugged. "It's that simple."

"But that's mean!" Kinkajou protested, and with equal reluctant glances the three other friends decided not to say anything more about the topic.

"ALGAE'S PERSPECTIVE ON WINTER"

Winter looked away as he felt heat rise up in his cheeks. Why did he feel like this? It was just a stupid Sandwing trying to get some sort of attention from someone. He probably still lives at home with his mom, the Ice thought with a grin. They sat in silence while they ate their breakfast. Winter, much to his dislike, actually thought his pancakes were pretty good, maybe a little overdone, but still good.

"Can I try some?" Qibli asked, his fork already moving towards Winter's plate. Winter wanted to say no, but he didn't want to look like a total fool in front of Moon and Kinkajou, so he just smiled and offered them to the girls too, hoping they might want some.

"No thanks," they both said at the same time. They looked at each other and laughed. Why did Winter even bother?

"I have to go to the restroom," he said and got up and went to the back of the diner. He slipped through the door marked Male. He went straight to the sink and splashed cold water on his face. He needed to just chill: he hated Dorcus for making him feel this way! If he ever saw that guy again he was going to say what was on his mind. No, he thought, reigning in his temper. I can't do that, we're all dragons here. I would have done the same thing if I was him. He recoiled at the thought. What was happening; was Moon rubbing off on him?

He splashed his face again and took two deep breaths. He dried the water with a paper towel and went back to the booth.

"Glad you could make it," Qibli said, "I thought you had fallen in." Winter just looked at him. He went back to eating his pancakes. He was a couple bites from finishing when Dorcus came back and handed them their checks, giving Kinkajou a wink and a smile as he left. Kinkajou just blushed and opened her folder containing the check. Just as everyone had thought there was a piece of paper tucked inside. It said "If you're ever bored and just want to hang, call me," followed by his phone number. Moon and Kinkajou just giggled as the Rain slipped the piece of paper in her pocket.

Qibli quickly figured up the tip and paid it. They left their booth and were about to walk out the doors when Moon reminded them they should probably use the restroom so Winter waited outside while the others went back inside. As Winter was standing there, Dorcus walked up and lit a cigarette.

Winter looked over at him and just couldn't help himself anymore. "What do you think you just did in there?" Winter said in his most authoritative voice, the ones he used on the maids back home.

"Gave a hot girl my number," Dourcus said, taking a long drag.

Winter was so taken aback by the matter-of-fact voice he said that in, and it took awhile for him to say anything. Finally he said "Well she's one of my friends, so I need you to back off."

Dorcus looked at him for the first time since he came outside. "You jealous?" He asked raising one eyebrow

"NO," Winter answered... maybe a little to fast "And even if I was, which I'm not, why would it matter?"

Dorcus took another drag and blew it in Winter's face, then looked away and carefully said, "I guess it doesn't," just as Qibli and the girls walked out of the restaurant. Dorcus winked at Kinkajou and said, "Look'n forward to hearing from you real soon," which made Kinkajou giggle. Dorcus looked back at Winter, smirked, blew the last of the smoke in his face, and threw the cigarette at Winter's feet. He turned around and went back inside.

"What was wrong with him?" Qibli asked Winter quietly as they got in the car.

"None of your business," Winter said sharply as he buckled up. "The Square of Glittering," he told the chauffeur, and the man pulled out and drove off.

9:59 pm, the day after Harbor met Kinkajou. Somewhere in Pyrrhia…

"Good work Agent H. I'm pleased with your report. So the Rain, she isn't suspicious at all?"

"No sir," said Agent H, thumbing the hem of his shirt. "She fell right in. I think she might even have a crush on me." He smirked, and the man opposite him slowly turned in his chair. He was staring grimly at the Agent. H swallowed nervously, the smirk instantly gone.

"Was anyone else suspicious? Anyone at all? Any opposition?" This is the one thing Agent H wished he hadn't been asked. The General would not be pleased…

"There was one incident, sir." The man sat straighter, harshly looking at H. The Agent continued in a slightly unsteady voice. "After I kissed her on the cheek, I rounded the corner to find the Ice just staring at me, almost angrily. I gave him a friendly hello to keep up appearance, and he just walked past me, right into her room, like he had something to prove." H's hand started shaking. "I… I think h-he w-was…"

"Spit it out!" The General roared, face red from the lack of truth. You ask an Agent to do one simple, simple thing, and they SCREW IT UP, EVERY TIME.

"He was jealous," H gasped, then fought the urge to shut his eyes. He wished he knew what was coming, but with the General, you never know….

The General rubbed his temples with a frustrated sigh, leaning back in his chair. "The only reason a bullet is not in your skull right now is because I need you. And Agent D. He is due for his report in…" The man checked his watch, then went back to glaring at H. "Sixteen hours. Now, this Ice seems to have a thing for the Rain. We must fix this. We cannot have some college student getting jealous over a little crush and stopping us from infiltrating the PHN." He pronounces it "pin," or more closely "p-hin," with a small gap between the letters.

"Now, I want you to keep up contact with the Rain. Schedule a meeting sometime soon. See if you can gain her trust further. If you can't, direct her to Agent D. He will get her if you can't." The General stared fixedly at Agent H, saying his next words very threateningly. "You have sixty-two hours. You better hurry, H."

The Agent practically fled the room. The General turned his chair back around, facing his board with another sigh. He picked up a pen and clicked the end repeatedly.

"We'll find you, Moonwatcher," he said quietly, looking at the black and white photo of her looking over her shoulder in the middle of the board. A pin was holding the photo in place, string connecting it to other photos on the board. A pink one led to a similar photo of Kinkajou, a green to a picture of Turtle, a purple to Winter, and a yellow to Qibli. "We'll find you, one way or another." Slowly he traced a brown string across the board, where his finger stopped on a connected image of a dragon, a grainy image of her mother. "We'll find you."