Goodbye to Bai Hu

The truck had already departed by this time and everyone was hard at work inside the factory when Theos and Kemba arrived, Jared put a smile on when he saw Theos approach. He returned the hug from Theos and Max saluted Theos when he greeted him. Nanimon was standing there, reading a letter of some sort. "Theos you're looking lively, I guess last night went well? Kemba seems to be in high spirits as well." Jared said looking over at Kemba who had stopped to talk to a couple of the workers. Theos could hear his name being used. Max nodded, "My condolences, Jared told me what happened to young Dan. I requested W.A.D.A. give him a proper burial in his honor." Max said and turned to look at Nanimon. "Well foreman, it's a legal document saying Jared is now under W.A.D.A. protection and any attempt to do him or his property harm will result in criminal charges brought against the Bai Hu government. As such, the document also states that Theos and Kemba and the late Dan are now considered W.A.D.A. recruits and therefore are to be excluded henceforth from all mining duties and operations there in. Failure to comply will result in criminal charges." Max said. Nanimon was not happy and looked at Max, "Peh! You humans and your interfering! Our leader won't stand for you doing however you please! I'll be sure to send this directly to him and then we will see how W.A.D.A. reacts!" Nanimon said storming away. Max shook his head, "The government of Bai Hu will find any excuse to try and remove us from their city. Metal Etemon would be foolish to try to start something for just two workers. Don't worry, nothing bad will happen." Max said smiling at Theos. Jared nodded, "Thank you so much Max. Well Theos, you're clear to go with W.A.D.A. now! How exciting, my boy, an agent!" Jared said with a wide smile. "Did you give thought to what guild you and Kemba want to join?" Max asked.

"Theos you're looking lively, I guess last night went well? Kemba seems to be in high spirits as well." Theos nodded. A lot happened last night, "My condolences, Jared told me what happened to young Dan. I requested W.A.D.A. give him a proper burial in his honor." Theos smiled his tail wagging at Max with that news. "Well foreman, it's a legal document saying Jared is now under W.A.D.A. protection and any attempt to do him or his property harm will result in criminal charges brought against the Bai Hu government. As such, the document also states that Theos and Kemba and the late Dan are now considered W.A.D.A. recruits and therefore are to be excluded henceforth from all mining duties and operations there in. Failure to comply will result in criminal charges." Theos looked to nanimon awaiting his response, "Peh! You humans and your interfering! Our leader won't stand for you doing however you please! I'll be sure to send this directly to him and then we will see how W.A.D.A. reacts!" Theos watched nanimon a moment before his gaze turned back to Max, "The government of Bai Hu will find any excuse to try and remove us from their city. Metal Etemon would be foolish to try to start something for just two workers. Don't worry, nothing bad will happen." Theos smiled in relief, "Thank you so much Max. Well Theos, you're clear to go with W.A.D.A. now! How exciting, my boy, an agent!" Theos had to say it did sound cool. Agent Theos... "Did you give thought to what guild you and Kemba want to join?"

"Actually," Theos said a bit sheepishly. "We weren't going to head to the base quite yet. Dan's death got Kemba thinking about his home. It was destroyed some time back and he wants to go see if anyone returned. I don't want to let him go alone. But we can still do the work on the road. Helping others and telling them about the good W.A.D.A. has done. We have your stories too after all." Theos said with a smile. "Then once we're done we can head straight to W.A.D.A. and become more proper members. We are kind of weak as is. We could really help a lot more if we gained some experience first." It was lack of experience that led to Dans death after all. If he was going to save people he had to make sure he could do it and not give false hope.

Jared and Max both seemed surprised, but completely understood and smiled at Theos. "I see. That sounds like quite the adventure, far be it from me to stop you." Jared said. Max stood up and crossed his arms, "Well, as W.A.D.A. agents you would have access to our transporters and you'd be able to zap to wherever it is you need to go." Max said, "Although we appreciate that Max, this is something we want to do without any shortcuts." Kemba said walking up, "I also want to see the world with my own two eyes, and help people a long the way. This world, our home, is so beautiful and yet I've only ever seen this barren place. I want to see grass and jungles and Meadows, beaches and mountains. I want to see lively towns and large cities. It's something I want to experience during these travels with my own two feet and my closest ally at my side." Kemba wrapped his arm around Theos. Jared smiled and Max gave a laugh, "That is great. I can respect that. Well, in any case you both have W.A.D.A. support. You're still considered recruits and we will accept your application at any time you want. Plus, Jared will be safe while you're away." Max said. Kemba nodded, "Thanks Max."

"Just you two be safe. Write to me often, otherwise my old heart will be stricken with worry." Jared said. Kemba gave a thumbs up, "So, where are you two headed first?" Max asked. Kemba looked at Theos and back at Jared and Max. "We need to head to Tundra, where is that?" Kemba asked. Jared and Max looked surprised, "Tundra is on the other side of the world. It would take you months to get there. You have to make your way to the port on the end of this continent and take a ship to Tundra." Max said. Kemba nervously laughed, "Oh. I had a feeling that was going to be the case...well then, just point us in the right direction and we will get going." Kemba said. Jared looked at Theos, "Are you sure you want to travel such a long way?"

"I see. That sounds like quite the adventure, far be it from me to stop you." Theos smile showed some relief, "Well, as W.A.D.A. agents you would have access to our transporters and you'd be able to zap to wherever it is you need to go." Theos was about to respond when Kemba came up, "Although we appreciate that Max, this is something we want to do without any shortcuts." It was his call. Afterall this was his journey more than Theos, "I also want to see the world with my own two eyes, and help people a long the way. This world, our home, is so beautiful and yet I've only ever seen this barren place. I want to see grass and jungles and Meadows, beaches and mountains. I want to see lively towns and large cities. It's something I want to experience during these travels with my own two feet and my closest ally at my side." Theos chuckled and leaned into him a bit, "That is great. I can respect that. Well, in any case you both have W.A.D.A. support. You're still considered recruits and we will accept your application at any time you want. Plus, Jared will be safe while you're away." Theos grinned ear to ear as his tail wagged, "Thanks Max."



"Just you two be safe. Write to me often, otherwise my old heart will be stricken with worry." Theos smiled. "We will." he responded. "So, where are you two headed first?" Theos looked to Kemba. He knew better than him. "We need to head to Tundra, where is that?" Theos didn't understand their surprise at first, "Tundra is on the other side of the world. It would take you months to get there. You have to make your way to the port on the end of this continent and take a ship to Tundra." Other side of the world? This was going to be quite some venture then, "Oh. I had a feeling that was going to be the case...well then, just point us in the right direction and we will get going." Theos smiled at his nervousness, "Are you sure you want to travel such a long way?"


"I'm sure," Theos said looking to his grandpa. "He's family after all. I'd travel around the world just to keep him safe."

Kemba nodded, "That's right!" He said agreeing with Theos, "Well, as long as you're sure and you both stick together, you'll be fine." Jared said and he moved in hugging both of them. "I'm so glad to have met both of you, you have made the end of my age worth living to." Jared said then released his embrace. Max smiled and took out hid D.I.G., "Okay so you'll need to head across the desert, just keep heading west and you'll reach the port. I wish you both the best of luck. Oh and here take this map, I don't need it because I have a virtual one programmed into my D.I.G. I'm sure this will come in handy." Max said handing Kemba the paper. "Yes it will Max! Thank you so much!" The thought of this journey a long side Theos excited him the more they were about to set out. "Okay Theos, are you ready?" Kemba asked and began to head towards the desert. Max would wave for a bit before returning to his duties, Jared would watch them until they were out of sight. "I love you Theos. Don't ever forget that. Your home is here, with me forever and always." Jared said petting his grandson. "I see the way you look at Kemba, hold on to him tight. If you let him go, you'll regret it. Just as I did. If you love him, make sure he knows it for as long as you live." Jared seemed to have already known about Kemba and Theos, it was part of the reason he decided to let Theos go to Kemba the prior night. With Jared's age, it was no wonder he could see through their playful foreplay.

"If you ever get homesick, I'll be here." Jared said.