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Chapter 3

The two started walking through the forest, looking at their surroundings as they walked. Hikari was carefully scanning the thicket, as if trying to spot something that wasn't there. She could sense hearts of others nearby, close enough that she should have been able to see a human, if that's what the hearts belonged to. The beings that the hearts belonged to were too far for her to make out their general appearance, but they didn't seem to be human based on their location. Some were fairly close to the ground, which a human could only replicate if lying down, while others were up in the trees.

"So do you think there are other people here? Cause from what I sense...Um how do I put it, I can sense creatures, but I can't recognize what they are. I haven't sensed any people though," Claire said to Hikari.

"They feel like people to me, but remember, so did Simba and his pride." answered Hikari. "They're too far for me to have an idea of what they look like."

"I guess we just have to keep looking, maybe we will run into whatever inhabits this world."

"I hope they're at least familiar with humans. Something feels off about this place and I have this feeling it will interfere with any form-changing magic."

"Hmm, really? What do you mean by 'it will interfere with any form-changing magic'?" Claire asked as she tilted her head slightly.

Hikari thought about how to explain this before answering, "It means that the spells either won't work, or will have undesirable outcomes."

Claire nodded, "Ah I see." She then looked forward, "Well it looks like there is a clearing up ahead."

"It's hard to tell, but I think I feel a few hearts there as well. I hope we don't scare them."

"Let's be extra careful then." Claire said as they approached the clearing of forest. As they approached the edge of the forest, the ground transitioned from grass to sand. They stepped out from under the cover of trees entering out onto a large beach covered in pearly white sand. The waves gently lapped at the sand, washing up the occasional little shell. Between the girls and the water were some unfamiliar, animal like, creatures.

Before them were a couple of giant, crab-like creatures with large eyes and humongous pincers. Slightly down the shore, there was also a snow white baby seal that had small tusks, a tiny horn on its head, and had its tongue hanging out. Not far from the crab-things there was a giant purple oyster clam that, upon second glance, had large eyes hidden inside its shell and also had its tongue hanging out. Skidding across the water were a couple of creatures that had a round body and four, skinny legs, they had a yellow cap-like thing on their heads with a little antenna sticking out.

"Strange little creatures aren't they?" Claire commented as they looked at the creatures moving around.

"Quite so." answered Hikari. "Their hearts feel like human's, but yet, they bear an appearance similar to animals."

Claire nodded, "They don't seem hostile or anything...well I hope they aren't. They look kinda cute though."

"I don't think they mind our presence at least, but they might be territorial if we get too close to them." thought Hikari aloud.

"Hmm true, so let's be careful." Claire as they continued to walk on the beach.

The two were wandering around on the beach for a bit, slowly approaching some of the creatures. When they got too near to the crab-like things, they scurried away. Getting too close to the oyster one caused it to hide in its shell, while the seal creature didn't care when Hikari and Claire got within arms reach.

Claire slowly placed her hand on top of the seal's head and gently rubbed it's head. The seal creature smiled happily in return, "Aw so cute," Claire chuckled.

It seemed to enjoy the attention, closing its eyes and calling out "Seel. Seel" with a smile on it's face.

Claire giggled, "Aw you are such a sweetie. Hikari, wanna pet him?"

"I'm not sure." was Hikari's response. "I don't know if they'll like me."

"Well there is only one way to find out." Claire said as she stopped petting the seal creature.

"I think you're forgetting that I'm not exactly human, and my other half is more obvious than yours."

"So? Even though I'm half dragon they don't seemed bothered by it. Though maybe they can't tell. Do you think they would be able to sense that I'm half dragon?" Claire asked.

Hikari gave her answer, "It's hard for even me to sense that, and that's only because I already know. For those who don't, it's almost impossible to tell unless they're one of your kind."

Claire shrugged, "Guess you got a point there."

After a quick moment of happy funtime with the seal, the girls' stomachs began to grumble.

"Mmh…" Hikari mumbled quietly, "I may have tuna on the mind."

Claire laughed, "Of course you do. Well let's head back and get some food then." The two girls turned around and turned around and started walking back to where the gummi ship had crashed. "So we still have all our food right?"

"I think so." answered Hikari. "I saw some of the food containers in my bag when I was searching for things to repair the ship with. Not sure about the conditions of the contents, but the tins were still intact."

"Well let's hope the food is still edible, I'm getting hungrier."

"You have food in your own bag, don't you?" questioned Hikari. "So if you're hungry, then go pull some food out."

"Oh true." Claire said as she placed the bag, that she had been carrying on her back, onto the ground. She opened up the bag and pulled out a plastic bag with a loaf of bread inside, next she pulled out a small mini fridge, "Gotta love magic bags right?"

"They have their ups and downs." answered Hikari as she was rummaging through her bag, having already pulled out a water bottle, some crackers, an apple, and a mini gas stove that were atop a small picnic blanket. When she couldn't find what she was looking for, she stuck her head in and yelled. "Dawn! Where's the tuna!?" Moving away from the bag immediately.

Without an answer, a small tin of tuna came flying out of the bag that Hikari caught before it went flying too far off.

Claire stared at the can in Hikari's hand for a moment before looking directly at Hikari, "Can you remind me again… Why is Dawn living in your magic bag?"

Before Hikari can answer, a shout came from inside the bag. "Cause the Fluffies!"

Hikari just sighed while shaking her head before explaining. " I have my yarn collection in there, and Dawn likes the soft ones that I have.."

"That's right…" Claire said with a sigh. "I wonder...what's it like living in magic bag?"

"I'd say ask Dawn, but… you know…" Hikari said while shutting the bag closed before Dawn could shout more randomness.

"True." Claire said as she opened her mini fridge and pulled out a small packet of cheese. She opened the packet and bag and created a cold, cheese sandwich. After closing the packet and bag she then proceeded to bite into her sandwich.

Meanwhile, Hikari pulled on the tab attached to the top of the tuna can, opening it before placing it atop the lit gas stove. She then reached into the pouch attached to her left hip, pulling out a fork all while she left the tuna to heat over the fire. While waiting the short while for her tuna, Hikari munched on her apple. Once she finished it, she deemed the tuna cooked enough, so Hikari turned off the stove, grabbed her crackers, and used the fork to make tuna cracker sandwiches. She ate all but one, deciding to open her bag and throw it in, getting a happy purring sound mixed with munching from Dawn inside.

By the time the two, or three if Dawn counts, were finished eating, the sun was setting. Hikari let out a loud yawn before she went searching through her bag once again, this time for her sleepwear, sleeping bag, and a one-person tent.

Claire reached into her bag, pulled out a sleeping bag, a tent, and a light blue sleeping gown from within the bag. Claire went and set up her tent and afterwards crawled inside it to set her sleeping bag down. A few minutes later she came out, now wearing the sleeping gown. "Well I guess we should be getting some sleep. Then tomorrow we figure out what to do?"

At this point, Hikari had also set up her tent, and poked her head out, her long black hair down. "Sure. We can probably also get some training done tomorrow as well."

"Oh yeah training, almost forgot about that." Claire said as she yawned. "Well see you in the morning." Claire walked back inside her tent and closed the flaps behind her.

Hikari pulled her head back inside her tent, zipping up the flap, and lied down, slowly drifting off to sleep. For anyone nearby, soft snoring could be heard coming from the bag lying outside of Hikari's tent.

And that was Chapter 3! Hope you all enjoyed! If you want, leave a review telling us what you thought :)

What will happen when the girls wake up? Something quiet interesting...

Find out next time! See ya then!