Chapter 3: The Clues at the Parents' House

We were still walking towards the parents' house of Crystal. Then I decided to say something, "Yo, how much more do we have to walk? Also I thought cars were a thing on this planet too."

"Relax," answered Horn. "We are almost there. And yes we do have modes of transportation. Oh and I never did get your name, human in a wolf costume."

"Um," I replied. "I'm actually a wolf hybrid and my name is FastBuilderMan. But please say detective before addressing me."

"I'll keep that in mind," replied Horn. We then arrived at the front door of Puppers and Fluffen's house. I looked around to see any possible clues to the case but couldn't seem to find any.

"You guys have Ring doorbells here too," I questioned.

"Yeah," answered Potion. "We saw that the people on Earth use them and thought it would make things a lot safer."

"That's actually pretty smart," I said as I rang the doorbell. A blue figure opened the door and looked determined to shoo me away. "Before you shoo us away, I want to tell you that I'm a detective on a case your grandchild emailed me about. I would like to tell you more about it inside."

"Alright," said the blue dog. "I'm sorry to assume you as an enemy right away but I have my reasons."

"Perhaps that could be a clue to the investigation," I replied.

"Maybe," said the blue dog. "Oh right, where are my manners. My name is Puppers and as you have figured out, I'm that one's grandpa. My lovely wife is Fluffen. Please come into the family room to discuss your investigation." So, we followed them into the family room. "Fluffen, we have guests and one includes our grandchild."

"Lovely dear," replied Fluffen. She noticed me and introduced herself. "Now could you tell us about yourself and why you are here?"

"My name is FastBuilderMan," I answered. "But please say detective before addressing me. I'm from FastBuilderMan (The Wolf Hybrid)'s Detective Agency. Your grandchild emailed me about your daughter and I launched an investigation to find her unknown killer."

"That's great my dear," said Fluffen. "But Sravio couldn't close the case and you really do look good for a human in a wolf costume."

"Well," I replied. "I'm from Earth and we have different methods to solve crimes. Also didn't you just hear me say The Wolf Hybrid's Detective Agency? I'm actually a wolf hybrid."

"Oops," answered Fluffen. "I'm so sorry about that."

"It's fine," I replied. "Now I have belief that after 25 years of no clues, there is some good news to report."

"How good," questioned Puppers.

"Well," I answered back. "Crystal is alive but in danger."

"That makes no sense," said Puppers. "There was a note that Potion showed us that said she was killed. It was most likely for her crown."

"I think it may be best if they told you," I replied pointing to Horn.

"Hello mom and dad," said Horn. Both Puppers and Fluffen teared up with happy tears.

"Is it really you," questioned Fluffen. "Well one of Crystal's alters you?"

"Yes," answered Horn. "It is Horn. Crystal has to be alive if I'm here." They ran up to give Horn a hug. This was the best news they may have heard about their daughter after 25 years of nothing.

"Your father would be so proud Potion," said Puppers.

"Grandpa," replied Potion. "You know he disappeared 3 years ago right?"

"Wait he did," I questioned.

"Yeah," answered Potion. "And I'm so sad about it."

"Does this have to do with the crown," I questioned Potion again.

"Yeah," Potion answered.

"Why does everyone want the royal crowns," I questioned.

"Trust me," answered Fluffen. "You don't want to know."

"Wait," I exclaimed. "How are you too save?"

"We have a defense system," answered Puppers. "And it works very well."

"Did Crystal have one by chance," I questioned.

"Oh yeah," answered Puppers. "I would know cause I'm the one that built it for her modeling ours."

"I think I just figured out how Fluffy Hater kidnapped Crystal," I said. "Someone tampered with her defense system. We have to go back to her house to make sure of this."

"I wish we could," said Puppers. "But we belong here right now."

"And I'm tired of walking right now," both Horn and Potion agreed.

"You won't have to worry about that anymore," said a stranger. Everyone but me teared up some happy tears.

"How did you get in here," questioned Puppers."

"You left the door open," answered the stranger.

"It's been so long," said Puppers.

"Yes it has," said the stranger. "I came as quick as I could after knowing Crystal wasn't dead after so long. Come into my car. We'll go to our house to look for those clues." So we did as everyone else trusted him making me do the same.

Who is this stranger? Are we really going to back to Crystal's house? If so, what will we find? Will be find more to the kidnapper? Find out in the next chapter.

TO BE CONTINUED