Crystal looked at Aatu, and sighed softly, petting his warm fur. "I guess it's just you and me again, buddy...." she said softly. Aatu nodded in agreement. Yes. Should we head home? he asked Crystal, and she shook her head. "Not yet. I want to see if Amber ever comes looking for us. And that's exactly the first place she'll look." Crystal said, and Aatu nodded. I see... Crystal turned and headed into the forest, looking for the secret hide out her and Aatu had created. She eventually came upon it, and climbed the tree. She watched, as Aatu hid in the den he had created. They both watched for either Furatta or Amber, but something in the back of Crystal's mind told her neither were coming any time soon. She hoped Furatta had kept the butterfly carving she had given her. And she hoped desperately that Amber still had their friendship necklace on. She leaned back against the trunk of the tree, waiting for someone to come by...