Langua started touring Runa around the whole Langcomn land. As she looked around its surroundings, she saw that the other Langcomns were wearing clothes made of leaves as suspected. She could tell who's male and who's female. Not just by the hair, but it's also the clothes and they both have different natural looks.

For the males, each have a jacket and shorts with traditional colors. When you look beyond where the clothes come from, it's actually made from a sheep's wool. They also wear samurai-like helmets with two leaves at its front center. You see, the leaves at the front center represent their gender. As for the looks, you can see two tusk-like bug teeths in their lower lips. The biggest ones come from the male chiefs of Langcomn. Their helmets have five leaves at its front center.

For the females, you already know the looks of them when they become chiefs. As for the citizens, they're wearing clothes made out of leaves, just as she suspected. Their helmets have one leaf at its front center.

As Langua and Runa walked around the land, it's finally time to have a chance to look at Runa's surroundings. Village houses on the ground, cottages in between them, a small garden with handy tools and even the training session where they have to learn in order to be military guards of this place. Once we're far from the village, I'm introduced to a cave. And inside the cave... is a magenta glowing beast. As Runa examined the details, it's a lion's body. Its head is more of a beast from popular fantasy stories. It has two horns on its head and fangs appear in its teeth. This place is served for those who violates the rules in the Land of Langcomns and when they're guilty of their wrong doings especially extreme ones.

The girls moved on to the chief's palace. This is exactly how it all started. This palace doesn't look like they're royalty in fantasy stories, but that's okay because - well, what can I say? It's the Langcomns we're talking about!

The tour started on the second floor where Runa got to see what the bedrooms look like. Turns out, it has at least five bedrooms. One for the male and female chiefs and the others for their children. Each of them are filled with luxury and at the same time, traditional and simple things are decorated. Runa was really impressed at those designs. They're well-balanced when it comes to decorating your home especially your bedroom.

Soon, the girls move on to the last two destinations. One of them is the throne room. It's a big room, but everything's all blank except the throne before us and the mats on each side. This allows us to sit down in any form we want. If someone needs a chair, they need to get permission from the chief's advisor. The throne has different shades of brown and it's made of wood. In its left armchair, when you press one button, a cylinder-like post rises up. The post has a lateral line running across it. This indicated that the top part is actually a lid. And when you open it, there's a glass underneath.

"This is where we usually keep the amulet," said Langua.

Runa turned to her in a mix of confusion and surprise. "Really?"

"Yes. Our very first chief made an idea about it. It's the one way to keep it safe from the evil hands."

Soon, they moved on to our last destination. The dining room. Inside is like holding a banquet. Runa could tell by how long the rectangular table is. About 5 meters. Runa had to sit down for lunch along with Langua since it's almost twelve o'clock in her communicator. The maids were ordered to give a few dishes to the prisoners since they're a few of those Runa was happy with. In addition to that, her male advisor was requested to go with them, too.

Lunch has been served.

Right before Runa was a bowl of seasoned soup. Made from sliced cabbage, minced vegetables, a teaspoon of tamarind, a pinch of minced chili and a pinch of palm sugar. She scooped up the small amount of broth and blow it gently. Then, once she felt like it's getting warmer, her spoon reached her lips and the soup entered her mouth. You couldn't miss the surprised look on Runa's face with her mouth closed as she'd never had a taste of soup like this before.

They both ate in silence until Runa raised her hand to ask Langua in a soft voice, "This may seem a bit... intense, but who's the meddling scientist you're talking about?"

Langua sighed in response. Then, the next words she could hear from her... was the complete history.
"It all started out over a thousand years ago..."

Meanwhile...

Tangle was seen walking around randomly while kicking the stone nearby her. Aleyah was seen leaning his back against the wall with his arms crossed. A sigh of worry escaped her mouth. For some reason, not only she cared about Shadow obsessively, but she thought something bad might happen to Runa. That means she also cares for Runa and her well-being. Omega was seen keeping Clifton company since - in my opinion - he's the valuable member of Team Dark.

Surrounding them were the five chao keeping them company, thus giving Lariel some reassurance. Bearace was also seen yawning with his right arm. Whisper was seen sitting beside him with her legs crossed, her wisps keeping her company and her wispon laying on her lap.

"My calculations state you are worried about Runa," said Omega.

You can hear a sigh of worry escaping her mouth. "Feels like it. Some part of me tells me something bad is gonna happen to Runa. At the same time, I have to keep up my faith that she'll come back safe and sound."

Tangle turned her head towards Aleyah. "You're probably right about that, but I'm sure Runa will come back safely soon. We just have to keep our hopes up for our friend."

The wisps could be seen having a conversation with Whisper. It sounded like they wanted Runa to come back soon since she has the power to communicate with creatures big and small. Including the wisps. Whisper then, comforted them by gently stroking the top of a wisp's head, whicn was known as a cubed wisp named "Blue."

"Don't worry. I'm sure she'll come back soon. I promise."

As for Rouge, she was standing behind Shadow with her hands on her hips. Shadow was seen standing there with his arms crossed. By his facial expression, the public could tell that his expression was blank, but in reality, he was thinking of what would happen to Runa when she got out of the cell.

Little did he know, the maids had served lunch to the whole group in the cell. Just as Rouge was about to speak to Shadow, she heard a bang on the cell door and lunch had arrived. She turned her head to the cell door and a grateful smile appeared on her face.

"Ah, looks like lunch is ready," she said as she slightly turned her head to Shadow. "You'd be welcome to join in, Shadow."

Just as Shadow was about to speak up, a new voice joined in. "Perhaps, you might wanna have time to listen to our origins."

This time, everyone's heads - including Shadow's - turned to the door cell to see the same male advisor Langua ordered him to go with the maids.

"I'm Comono. Langua's younger brother and trusty advisor," he said.

After a few moments of deep thought, Shadow finally agreed to join the others for lunch.

Back with Runa and Langua...

"We used to live in another planet. And on that planet laid an orb buried underground. With this orb, we're able to understand each other. In addition to that, as I said before, we naturally have the same powers as yours."

Back with the Comono and the others...

"But each of us have a unique ability that can only be used when needed. I have the power to transfer thoughts into anyone's minds, Langua has the power to see things through the Amulet of Communication..."

With Langua...

"And you, Runa, have the power to seek souls when needed. But then, something tragic happened."

With Comono...

"Our planet was destroyed by the black hole. We lost our homes. We lost our needs. And worst of all, we lost everything. But we, the remaining Langcomns, had evacuated to the ship created by our own technology. The remains of the orb, food and water were with us, too. We all worked together to find a home to stay in."

Back with Langua...

"Until, finally, we encountered a part of this jungle where we allow ourselves to make food from edible plants surrounding it. We made this place our home. This place, which we're currently in right now."

Back with Comono...

"For many years, we spent time building our homes. At the same time, some of the orb was used to forge into a sacred artifact."

With Runa...

"The Amulet of Communication?" Runa asked Langua.

"Yes, Runa. The Amulet of Communication. The very first chief named it. We made a promise to protect the amulet from the wrong hands. And we've been keeping that promise for years. Until one day..."

With the others...

"Professor Lucas came in from another world to this world and asked for the amulet. Langua got so mad she ran off to her own bedroom. That time, I got to hear the rest of the details."

"What are those details?" asked Aleyah.

Just as he was about to speak up, a familiar female seductive voice caught everyone's attention. "That can wait."

Everyone turned their attentions to where the voice came from. Right before their eyes was a red-orange hare with a darker shade of red on it. She has brown fur on top of her head and her muzzle is light yellow-orange. Same goes with the interiors of her ears. She also has yellow eyes and wears a black gothic-edgy-like outfit.

She wears a belly top with sleeves that reach up until a spot near her elbows. She also wears fingerless gloves, leggings and leather shoes with its soles capable of making no noises. Her fluffy tail can also be seen through the hole in her leggings.

The back of her left hand was on her hips. Her right arm was stretched down to the ground and her hand could be seen stretching her fingers out. Her legs were crossed. An evil seductive smirk appeared on her face. And her eyes were looking straight at Shadow.

"'Cause I'm here to rescue all of you. Especially you, handsome~"

Back with Runa, her shocked eyes shot their directions towards her. No. No, it can't be him. He's a gentle and caring scientist to all of us. Plus, he treats me like a real father. There must've been a big misunderstanding that time.

Yup. You guessed it. Professor Lucas, who had come into this world from another, was none other than Runa's creator/father.

"And now, we're out there, hunting for the amulet. I'm yearning to get it back, for I made a promise to protect it from evil. The others are hesitant, but I keep telling them to focus on this mission," concluded Langua.

That's ridiculous. Please, stop getting carried away, I think.

Just before anyone could respond, a bang in the door suddenly opened startling both of them.

"Langua!!!"

Their heads immediately shot their directions towards the door. Right before them was a lion with chocolate brown mane with a hint of dark brown streak at the bottom. The tips are mostly pure black. He's also tan with his muzzle being a dark shade of yellow. His fluffy part of the tail happens to be the same color as his mane. His eyes happen to be dark brown. He wears black gloves and chocolate brown and white sneakers with a white strap on each sneaker. His soles happen to be dark brown as well.

Fear struck through both of them, but Runa had more amount of fear than Langua.

"This is my time! If you don't ask her to give her the amulet, then let me do the job with her!"

Next Chapter: Who's the mysterious lion appearing before them and what is he going to do with Runa?