Discovering Bai Hu

Theos let out a brief murmur of protest. Before finally stirring as he remembered what his duty for today is. He got up on still sleepy legs and stumbled a bit like a new born foal. He let out a yawn as he plopped down on his rump. He started liking his small mane.

"It starts now," he said between licks. He would definitely have to get use to this. It was way to early to his mind.

"It starts now," he said suddenly jumping up. "I'll return home I promise," Theos said reassuringly as he made for the door.

He went outside and ran for the smoke stacks of the factory. He spotted someone else and started following them so he knew where to go.

Jared watched is beloved adopted grandson go off into the hellish workplace he once endured, he fought back his emotions. "I have to remain strong for him. I must make him the best dinner any Jyagamon has ever made! I'll also need to restock on my minerals for the bath...guess I'm going to be busy today too!" Jared pumped himself up and marched out of his home to the marketplace. It seems they both were ready to do their very best for the other.

"I'm home," Theos said as he walked in the door. He honestly didn't realize how dirty he was. His face was a sight or joy though. He had so much to tell. However the question was where to begin. His stomach girgled a bit but he didn't want to trek dirt everywhere. Maybe a bath first.

The aroma of a freshly cooked meal filled the home, "Welcome home my son!" Jared would call out, he had just finished preparing the bath, it's waters were green because of the minerals Jared had mixed in. It was garunteed to revitalize the body and the food would revitalize the mind, while a good nights rest would revitalize the soul. Jared was confident Theos would always be at one hundred percent. "I can tell by your body that you worked offley hard. Well, so did I, I put my heart and old soul into making this the best welcome home I could." Jared gave a wide smile and was noticeably shaking from working so hard. The house was a mess with garbage from the items he picked up from the store. "I want to hear all about it!" Jared placed a steaming hot plate of the best mineral stones he had, complete with flavored water on the table and sat down and let out a sigh of relief. "The fact you came in here with such spunk means something good has happened yes?" He said.

Thoughts of being dirty gone he sat across from his grandpa. This place smelled so good and it looked just as homey and inviting as ever. He loved this place.

"Something great," Theos said smiling. "I made two really good friends. Butch the Spadamon and Dan the Digmon." Theos began. He was so excited as he began rattling on about his day. His tail wagged and eventually hunger got to him. He spoke between bites of a wonderful meal. His cooking was always going to taste like heaven. Finally he finished his story and his meal.

"Ahh," Theos said leaning back happily. His muscles were relaxing and sleep was starting to over take him. First though a bath. He grinned and got up. "Thank you grandpa," he said as he eased into the water. It quickly turning a murky brown. The water felt good and before long he was just dozing in it.

Jared listened to Theos story about his new friends, a Spadamon and an Armadimon and enjoyed his tale. His fears about Theos seemed misplaced, he had found good people to work with and that is how Jared knew Theos would be just fine. He was even named a captain. Jared ate much slower then Theos and by the time he had finished his own food, Theos had already fallen asleep in the bath. Jared smiled and hopped down, walking over to Theos and draining the dirty water. Jared climbed into the other side of the waterless tub and began to dry Theos himself. Once he was confident Theos was dry, he grabbed a sheet that he bought and threw it over Theos as to not disturb him. Jared then went to the other side where the resting area would be, it would be an odd night without his grandson next to him but he had worked hard would shouldn't be disturbed. "Good night, my beloved Theos." He said as he to fell quick to slumber being exhausted from his own hard day, though he looked forward to doing it again tomorrow.

Theos stirred a bit as the water was let from the bath. As he suddenly had weight again. He stood a moment there feeling paws drying him off. Before he slowly slouched down and fell back to sleep a blanket being tossed on him without his knowledge. How many hours had he slept he wondered as he woke. His eyes blinked and he looked about. He was still in the tub. Well this was an awkward sight he was sure. He smiled to himself though and got out. He looked at the window seeing just the barest hints of grey.

He had slept through the night. Well that was what he was aiming to do when he fell asleep. He chuckled and looked over to spot his grandpa. Either asleep or awake. If he was awake he bid him good morning. He'd stretch and start liking himself a bit before heading back out to go to work. Hoping today would be just as good.

Jared was already up and about, he was already working on dinner to try to make it even better then before. "Good morning Theos. Ready to get going I see. Hope you have a good day. I'll have your meal and bath ready tonight as well, maybe one day I can meet the friends you spoke so highly of! If they made you happy, I must meet them! I'll treat them all to a good meal. I can cook anything from steak to rocks!" Jared said. He would wave to Theos as he would depart for a new day of hard work.

"Thank you grandpa," Theos said smiling. He ran out the door eager to see his friends. That and work hard again. Today was going to be another good day he knew it. Or at least he hoped big time.

Jared had finished making preparations for Theos to come home and had both the bath and food set up, "Welcome home Theos...Oh. You have a friend? Butch I presume?" Jared greeted the boys with a smile, "Pleasure to meet you sir. Sorry to drop in so unannounced." Butch said bowing in respect. "Nonsense! It's no trouble at all. Any and all friends of my Theos are welcomed in here. Though I didn't make much food...I would have been better prepared. Unless you eat minerals that is." Jared laughed at his own joke. "It's quite alright, we came with a request." Butch said returning his laugh with a friendly smile. "Oh what is it?" Jared asked, Butch looked at Theos, he didn't want to overstep and ask for his friend after all.

Theos couldn't help but to smile as his grandpa gave them both just as cheerful a greeting as ever. He seemed happy to such a lively house. Which was wonderful in it's own right.

"Oh what is it?" Theos smiled broadly.

"Well we were thinking about having a sleepover at Butchs. I didn't want you to worry so we came here to tell you. And eat some of that wonderful cooking you always work hard on. Though I didn't really think about it being rocks, sorry," he said with a chuckle.

Jared smiled and nodded, "Thanks for telling me, I don't mind at all. In fact, I think it's lovely you have friends your age that you can do this with. I'm so happy that mining has not been the problem I thought it would be. Please, by all means go and have fun!" Jared said draining the tub since it wouldn't be used tonight after all. "Theos, you can take some of the food I prepared, I'll eat the rest. Will you be fine Butch?" Jared asked. Butch nodded, "Yea I am perfectly fine. I have plenty of food at my house. I actually stacked up and did some cleaning." Butch said giving a thumbs up. "Good good, then I don't want to take up anymore of your time tonight! Go and have fun." Jared said. "I'll see you soon. Just a hug will do Theos, for tonight."

Butch nodded and made his way out of Jared's home, looking back to wait for Theos.