Out on the fields, Cynthia continued to train Bridget under her wing. Bridget’s mind concentrated on a rock on the ground. After minutes of staring it down and thinking hard, the foundation moved inches away from its original spot.

“I did it; I’m getting better!” Her face perked up as she clapped in excitement. “Hey, did you see that?” She asked Midoricha.

“Yeah, I did, way to go!” He exclaimed, zooming around the area.

“Well done.” Cynthia clapped as she approached the two. “You’re improving at a brisk pace.”

“Thanks. I feel like I’m getting somewhere with this,” Bridget replied, pumping up her fists.

“Now then, let’s try something different, for a change. First, could you lie down on the grass with your shoes off?”

“Uh, can I ask why?”

“That’d ruin the surprise.”

Bridget shrugged and did just that. Grass crunched beneath her hands and feet as the breeze brushed against her skin. She closed her eyes, letting the fresh smell linger through her nose as the sounds of nature enveloped her ears.

Cynthia explained how she needed to experience and feel the surrounding Earth before being able to master the abilities.

“So, how does it feel, Bridget?”

“Hard to describe, but it’s rather nice...”

“Hey, you guys!” A voice caught both of their attention as they turned to find Scarlet floating over towards them. Eris joined her shortly after, along with Benjamin and his familiars.

“Cynthia, I hope we’re not interrupting your class,” Eris said.

“Oh, Eris? We were having a lesson here. Did you need something from me?”

“Whoa, is that a new Pilkon?” Bridget inquired, getting up from the ground.

“It’s complicated...” Eris looked away and clasped her hand over her head. She explained the situation they had prior to the duo.

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Bridget and Cynthia stared dumbfounded at Benjamin’s new form, with their mouths gaped open.

“What an unusual turn of events,” Cynthia muttered to herself. She couldn’t help but be fascinated by this.

“I can’t believe that happened to you,” Bridget said. “Although you had it coming.”

“Hey!” Benjamin thundered, catching her by surprise.

“That voice...” Bridget murmured, leaning closer. “Is that you, Benjamin?”

“Well, duh! Didn’t Eris tell you that?”

“I mean, I wasn’t sure if I believed you, you know?”

“Why would she lie or joke around?”

“Anyway,” Eris said, trying to get the conversation back on track and ignore the students bickering. “I’m going to need some help.”

“Alright?” Cynthia crossed her arms and stared at her. “What do you need us to do?”

“Well, first off, I’d like to borrow your green friend,” Eris replied, pointing at Midoricha, getting his attention.

“Me? Why?”

“The rest I need are far away, but with your help, we can get there in no time. You need to make a portal to take us to your kingdom. Can you do that for us?”

“Sure, leave it to me!” Midoricha exclaimed. He turned to Harry and Chi-Chi and raised his eyes. “Are you guys coming too?”

“Yeah, is there something wrong with that?” Chi-Chi inquired, feeling offended.

“Actually...” Harry looked at himself and shook his fur. “We’d be sore thumbs if we went like this. Is it possible to blend in without drawing attention?”

“That wasn’t what I...” Midoricha started.

“Eris and I can help you with that.” Scarlet interrupted. “We can transform you to fit with the others to avoid suspicion.”

Midoricha gave her a puzzled look. “Funny, I don’t think we’ve met before?”

“Nope, this isn’t my actual form.”

“It’s not? Well, okay?”

Eris wasted no time turning Harry and Chi-Chi into Pilkons while Midoricha created the portal to his kingdom. Benjamin continued to float fidgety, waiting for them to finish.

Harry and Chi-Chi checked themselves out in the window's reflection. Strange, but it felt nice and comfortable, despite the change in body and shape. But it also seemed familiar to both of them, although they couldn’t quite picture it yet. That was when it hit them.

“Shall we get going?” Bridget inquired. “I can go with you guys, right?”

“Sure thing,” Cynthia replied. “But why do you want to go with them?”

“I just want to make sure nobody gets hurt‌, especially Midori.”

“Well, in that case, do be careful.”

“Can we please get a move on?” Benjamin asked, fed up with the waiting.

“Of course. Let’s hurry, or the spell might be permanent.” Midoricha joked, much to the magician’s chagrin.

Cynthia waved them goodbye and wished them good luck as the group headed toward the portal before it disappeared.