Birds chirping, trees rustling, a cold breeze, water flowing from the river. It was morning, a very fresh morning. Trees around the tent made the atmosphere so calm. Despite the sudden change that had happened yesterday, Jena felt so calm.
She really didn't care about what happened, actually. Her transformation back to normal was secured, so she didn't really see the problem. Jena wondered why Ryuuha became so frantic on changing.
After all, the first impression of being a woman was bad, but Jena figured that if she kept doing what she did everyday, her sense of self wouldn't change.
Actually, Jena began to like the change. Her hair did get softer, but somehow she felt shorter when she saw Hak. Hak looked quite tall from her sight. Maybe she shrunk? She was the same height as Hak before she changed though. Is being small a woman's trait?
Jena wouldn't understand that and searched for drinks. She picked up Yun's bag—which was on the opposite of the tent—and found a small bottle—that Yun said it was a water bottle, in case they wanted to drink—and Jeha gulped the remaining water until it's only bits.
She heard the tent ruffle from behind her. Closing the bottle cap, she glanced behind and saw Zena crawling from the tent lazily. "Morning, Zeno… no, Zena-chan. How did your sleep go?"
Zena looked up at Jena sleepily, still processing what she meant, "Oh…" She hummed and crawled to the nearest tree to lean on. "It's great. Somehow my breasts stand in my way when I sleep."
Jena hummed thoughtfully and put the bottle back to Yun's bag while noting that she will tell Yun that it's empty, "Hey, Ryokuryuu." Jeha looked at Zena who still looked so sleepily as if he doesn't even have a life. "I've been thinking, let's go to the town together."
Jena squinted at the idea, "I understand, but why?"
To have some unusual fun!" Zena smiled brightly but still with the sleepy eyes. "Since this is a rare chance to experience something new, why not try using it?"
The green haired female nodded at the statement. It was definitely interesting, plus she wanted to get some clothes that might fit for her feminine side. "True enough. We'll ask Yuno-chan, then! She suggested it last night to, right?"
"Ask me what?"
Both Jena and Zena looked at the tent, sleepy Yuno crawling out from the tent. Both dragons looked at the chestnut haired girl as she stood up and stretched while giving some pleasure-like moan.
After a few stretches, Yuno let a tired sigh while staring at both dragons. "And, ask me what, girls?"
"Uhh…" Jena started, "Actually, we're planning to hit the town. You know, enjoying stuffs."
Yuno nodded thoughtfully, "I might agree with that but what about the others?"
"Well, we only need to convince them actually." Jena assured her. Yuno hummed at that. "Also, I think we need appropriate clothes."
Zena stared at Jena, "I thought we're going to have a party?"
However, Jena shook her head while clicking her tongue a few times—a sign of disagreement. "Zena-chan, girls shouldn't wear these kind of clothes, especially when they'e going to a party." She motioned at her clothes. "I mean, which girl uses such dark clothes that makes her breast ache from being held too long?"
"I thought you have those tight innerwear?" Zena tilted her head.
"Yes, I do." Jena nodded slightly. "The thing is, my innerwear felt so tight." She carressed her own breast slowly.
"Ryokuryuu, I think you should change your clothes."
"I know, right?" Jena sarcastically scoffed.
Yuno just face palmed herself and sighed loudly, "Okay, girls. Here's the point, if you can convince the others, then we're going."
Hearing that, Jena and Zena cheered.
Dawn was coming closer. The orange sky was beautifully shown for everyone present. A perfect scene for a festival on town. As Ao caressed Sheena's cheek with her tail, Sheena glanced calmly with her own dragon eyes at the festive town. "It's… very cheerful."
After a few begging from Zena and Jena, the others agreed to go to the town together. Well, it had been a long time since they last enjoy themselves in a festival. Somehow, things always went not well for them so they rarely got a time for themselves.
So, there they were. Walking to said town to enjoy the festival.
Ryuuha, who realized Sheena's mumbling, tilted her head in confusion. Sheena, in reply, just glanced at her for a moment and looked away again. That behavior of Sheena, just made Ryuuha confused even more.
Maybe Shina, I mean, Sheena. Maybe she was a bit mad because last night we didn't wake her up… Ryuuha solemnly stayed quiet as the Happy Hungry Bunch walked across the forest to the town.
Yuno, who realized their tense behavior, just held it to herself. She wanted to cheer them up somehow, but if she were them, she wouldn't want it to be said in front of others. She would prefer a private time together if someone wanted to cheer her up.
However, Jena cracked some of the ice between them, "Zena-chan, we're planning to change our clothes in town, no?" She glanced at Zena, who was walking in a laid-back manner.
Zena nodded with an agreeing hum.
"What are you planning to do with that countdown on your collarbone? Won't people freak out seeing that bomb-like countdown?"
"Well, earlier, I asked Ojou-chan to bandage my own chest, just to cover it up." Zena unconsciously carressed her chest. "I don't know why but suddenly the countdown was under my breast. A mystery that Zena herself couldn't understand."
Jena just squinted at her statement, it was totally weird. It wasn't a normal thing. Well, the foot that Jena has, wasn't normal at all. What could she say?
As they arrived on the borderline, the place where Jena, Zeno, and Yuno met up yesterday, the town was already preparing stuffs for the night. Sheena did say it was festive and she was right.
Kids were running around and smiling widely, enjoying themselves with such energy. Ornaments were hung beautifully. People were dressed neatly, telling the others that they're ready to have a blast in the party.
"Is it me or do I regret coming here because I'm out of place." Jena slowly mumbled, unable to take her eyes off the villagers. Everyone looked beautiful in her eyes,
Yona chuckled forcefully, "Don't worry, Jeha… I mean, Jena, you're already beautiful as it is." Despite of what Yona said, Hak scoffed sarcastically.
"Thanks, Yona-chan. And, Hak for the unpolite scoff."
Hak forced a smile at the green dragon. "You're welcome." It was clear at his face that Hak was jealous at Yona's gesture for Jena.
Yuno sighed at them all, "What are we waiting for? Let's walk around!" Agreeing with the mom of the group, the Happy Hungry Bunch started to look for things around the town.
Mostly, Zena just talked how there's many pleasuring-looking foods. Sounds of cooking foods, smell of delicious food, those were Zena's favorite. She even begged Yuno to give her money just to buy some nice-looking food.
"That's all, Zena. You need to share with the others." Yuno insisted to give Zena a small part of her money.
Zena just stared at the money that Yuno gave. "Ojou-chan—"
"Stop with the begging." Zena sighed and only could accept her own fate.
However, Zena heard a shout from one of the stands, "Hey, ojou-chan!" Zena looked back and the clerk was calling her to come. Tilting her head, Zena walked to the food stand. Without much saying, the clerk gave Zeno a portion of fried fish that he sell. "This week is the sharing week. We should celebrate it!"
Zena stared at the fish unbelievably, "Is this really for me?! Thanks, nii-chan!"
The clerk grinned widely, "I bet you guys are outsiders." Zena nodded as she took a bite from the fish. "That's great, then. Actually, two days ago was the start of the festival."
Jena who was walking towards Zena, asked for comfirmation, "Festival?"
"Yes, the festival. It's a festival for our village, Baemshé. It's an annual thing to celebrate the day of our freedom from Sei since long time ago." The proud guy grinned happily at giving the information. "In the week of the festival, it's very common to share our foods and things for others, like I did to the small girl here," he pointed at Zena.
Jena smiled at that, "So that means, everything here is literally free?"
The clerk nodded, "We're giving everything we sell here. However, some of them here doesn't give all for free, so watch out. Also, There are tons more food on the other side when night comes, so do please visit them as well."
Hearing that, Zena nodded happily, "Thanks for the information, nii-chan."
He gave her a thumbs up and a wide grin, "No worries, girl. Since we're doing this to share!" The clerk gave Zena another portion, making her smile happily at the clerk. As Jena and Zena bid farewell for the clerk, Jena took a bite at the fish.
"That guy's cooking tastes great," Jena slowly said as she taste the fish carefully.
Zena nodded, "I know, right?"
After regrouping with the others, Jena and Zena told them about the festival. With Zena adding some cheerful comments, the group decided to disperse and survive with their own will.
"Ah, Zena thinks she should stick with someone." Zena laughed forcefully. "If not, she might eat all of the food alone."
"How about with me, Zena-chan?" Jena offered herself, "Just to make sure you eat the right portion of food." Jena patted Zena's head playfully.
Yuno agreed with that, "Sure thing, then. You still have Jena to make you survive."
"Why does this sounds like a survival game that you might not return?" Zena mumbled, loud enough for the group to hear.
Yona raised her hand, "I want to go with Hak! There's some places that caught my eye earlier. Hak might like them."
Hak squinted at Yona, didn't believe what he had heard. "What do you mean, Hime-san?" Confused was written all over his face.
"There's some weaponry shop in that area earlier." She pointed to a certain direction. "I thought that you might like them." Yona smiled at .
Hak hummed thoughtfully and agreed to come with Yona with the reason "It might be interesting so I'll hang with Hime-san."
Without Yuno's agreement, the two just went and check out the weaponry shop, leaving the remaining members. Staring at the couple, Yuno just face palmed herself, "I haven't said anything about dispersing."
"Well, Ojou-chan, you could always disperse us now."
Yuno just sighed at them. "Well, don't forget to regroup later on." Receiving a 'yes' from the group, Yuno smiled proudly, she knew she could count on them. "Well, then, let's disperse. See you guys later on."