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Chapter - 02

The next day, Oswald wakes up early with a yawn and quickly comes to the realization of his last day in his house before the journey that awaits him and his companions. Ortensia is still sleeping right next to him, silently and peacefully. Looks like she isn't stressed at all for what is to come.

'good' he thought at least it will be a bit easier to prepare and leave. Hopping out of bed, he dresses up and groggily walks downstairs to make himself some coffee, bacon and eggs to get his beloved wife and him in shape for the long day of preparation. While waiting for his coffee to be ready, the bunny looks around in the room as to take in every detail before a long trip. 'I'll come back. I know I will.' He keeps reminding himself making it a promise to himself. 'I'll come back...with everyone.'. He closes his eyes and let the sent of coffee fill his nostrils.

Knowing that his coffee is finally ready, he fills a mug, add two spoons of sugar and milk before seeping a bit of the hot liquid. A feeling of discomfort starts to settle in as he walks around in his house, like the house didn't want him to leave and every room was begging him to stay in the cozy comfort between those walls, under a safe roof. He sips another gulp of his coffee, fighting the urge to cry? Sigh? Stay? He can't pinpoint what the feeling is but one thing for sure is that he wants to find his brother and that is enough to get himself moving forward, ignoring the previous feeling. Mickey could be anywhere, in any world. He could be injured or fine, who knows?

Oswald realizes that his quest might be harder and take way longer then he ever anticipated. Maybe he will leave the squad and look for his little bro alone and send his friends to investigate the gate and help fellows in End Of Sea? He couldn't really answer those questions...yet. He sips another bit of his coffee and blinks twice at what he is watching. He is in the dining room, glancing at the painting of him and his brother again. He was not aware walking to the room at all. 'Well...I.i hope to find answers and find you Mickey. I miss you a lot.'. Eight years, eight years passed and Oswald has only now the epiphany of how long this is. He was not worried before but now...now he wanders why he wasn't worrying before now. 'This is insane, absolutely insane.' He stares at the painting, wide-eyed.

A few minutes later, he finally manages to get his eyes out of the picture and walks in a room that he transformed into his workshop. Really spacious and well lit by the sun. Everything was a mess, drawings of his projects were scattered on the floor or pinned on the walls. Ortensia always scolded him for this room being so messy but he didn't mind, he never did, he could and still can find everything he need in this mess. The bunny walks carefully to his desk and places his mug on it while his other hand reaches under the desk for a small button. A small *click* can be heard before the wall on his right rumbles for a few seconds. The outline of a door can be now seen. Oswald always like the idea of having a secret room for his collection of weapons and armors. He pushes the door which doesn't give any resistance and finds the light switch on his right. The room was clean, dry and filled with weapons of any kind ranging from a dagger to a flipping canon. He is quite the inventor.

He then walks toward the armor section and one gets his attention. It's a dark green long-sleeve shirt and black pants made out of tissue. Over it, there is a black chest, back and shoulder plates made out of leather and same for his calves' protection and shoes. As for a head wear, a pair of goggles did the trick. The armor looked nice and was very light. Oswald tries it out and walks around the room to see how comfortable it is. Perfect. Just like he likes it, not too tight and not loose. Movement is good, running will do just fine as well. Now the weapons, he decides to go with what he is really used to you know...use on a regular basis, dual hand gun pistols, a pair of daggers and his massive crossbow on his back. Definitely ready for anything for sure with that. Deciding that he is done here, the lucky rabbit walks out of his secret room leaving it open for later. He finds Ortensia already packing the most important things needed for their trip.

"Good morning hun, slept well?" Oswald grabs her from behind, making her jump in the process.

"Jeezus Ossy, I told so many times not to do that." She smiles recovering from her frightened state. "I slept well. Well well, look at you. Already on the roll I see? Such a handsome rabbit ready for some actions." She says while scanning her husband. "Hold your horses boy, today is all about packing and making sure that everyone knows what to take with them. We have to travel ridiculously light you know unless we buy some multi-dimensional backpacks that cost like hell."

"I guess I could get one for each one of us. It is going to be a very long journey after all, so we will use them a lot. I'll drop Goofy's and Donald's house right now to let them know on my way to the shops." Oswald offers before placing a gently kiss on her cheeks.

"That would be lovely dear but don't forget, it's only 8:20 AM right now, they must be only waking up right now." She grins and returns the kiss. "I'll make the breakfast while you are on your way."

Oswald walks back to his room and dresses up in his normal clothes which are just a long-sleeve, white collared shirt and black pants. He double checks for his wallet and once everything is set, he puts on his shoes and heads to his friend's house.

At the marketplace, Oswald enters a shop specialized in enchanted items. He quickly finds the bag sections and finds exactly what he needs and looks at the price, he swears a heart attack has never been that close in his life. " 10,000 COINS FOR ONE BAG!!?????" his eyes becoming as big as table plates. " those bags are enchanted and can hold anything in it that's for sure, but at that price?" he grabs four of those and heads to the counter to pay up. What he does not expect however is the awesome promotion of two bags bought two are offered. That is sure a relief. He quickly moves out of the market and heads straight to Goofy's house first as it is the closest.

Goofy's house is decent. Wherever he was asked why he would choose this house, he would simply respond with the same answer: "it's all I need. Cozy enough and spacious enough."... clever answer. Oswald rings the bell and waits as he hears his friend's step getting closer. The door opens up and the bunny is greeted with a sleepy Goofy, still in his pajamas.

"Well...good...*yawn*...morning...Oswald...what brings you here so early?" Goofy smile.

"Hey Goofy, sorry to drop like that, but I bought some enchanted bags and I got one for you." Oswald says casually while handing a bag to him.

"Oh...you...shouldn't...WHAT??" Goofy is fully awake for sure now. He grabs the backpack and opens it. "Gorsh, that must have been quite expensive, how much was it?" He said bewildered.

"No need to repay me pal, it was two backpacks bought, two free. So, in the end, it was a great deal".

"Well, thank you so much, I'll sure be putting a lot of my stuffs in for sure. Want to drink a coffee?" Goofy asks happily.

"No thank you buddy, I had one already and I have to drop at Donald's house to give him a backpack as well. Better I go now before he starts packing everything." Oswald says as he walks off. "See you tomorrow dude."

"Yeah, Ossy, see you tomorrow." The canine responds before closing the door.

About ten minutes later, Oswald arrives at Donald's house, the chimney is already smoking. 'Good, he is already up.' He smiles as he rings the bell. Donald opens the door and his face beams up instantly.

"Well hello Ossy. Slept well?" Donald grins. "For my part, I slept like a baby. Never woke up this early and being so happy." He quacks around.

"I slept well too. Ortensia too, she sure is ready for some adventures that's certain. I just drop by to give you this enchanted backpack. Don't thank me, I think traveling with this will help greatly." Donald grabs the backpack with a childish grin.

"Weeeellll, thank you!!! I was thinking of buying one today myself. I have so many items that can be useful and my normal backpack is just way to small." Donald can barely handle himself, he is a ball of energy right now, waiting to explode.

"Tomorrow is the day buddy, stock up your energy buddy, you will need it hahaha." Oswald jokes. "now if you will excuse me, I have to go pack as well. See you tomorrow." He dashes off back home.

Back at his house...

"I'm home hun, took a bit longer then I expected though." Oswald gives her a backpack. They both settle for a nice, energizing breakfast and they start packing right after. Suddenly, deciding which weapons or ammos or clothes they would take isn't a struggle anymore as they shove anything they think would be very helpful in their journey.

The day passes quickly and, in the end, all four of them are ready and they all have one thing in mind. To get to bed early. The next day will mark the return of their squad and nothing, not even the feeling of homesickness could quench this event.