Tale of a Pup: Part Time at Retail

[Isabelle]

Continued from Tale of a Pup: In the Doghouse

The walk across the Nexus gave her even more time to think. Her dreams were just way too unrealistic for the life Omni gave her. If the titan wanted her to save people and be a hero, he would have given her some other power other than super defenses. Though her heart ached for the mayor, she knew they were a highly capable individual. They didn’t need help from someone like her.

When she was but a short distance from the Vasty Gate, she pulled out her house which was encapsulated in a tiny orb. Just seeing it brought back the pain of watching her friend and protector destroy himself, but it was also a painful reminder of her dream. This was her home, the one she was going to share with the mayor. It was the home she was going to start a domestic life with them in. It just felt so childish now.

She focused her om, and after a good amount of time, the building had rearranged into the shape of a Town Hall, much like the one she used to work out of back home. Looking at it, it was a perfect replica of the one she knew all too well. Some reason, just seeing it gave her a short glimmer of bliss, before another wave of loss struck that down like the god’s wrath.

She quickly shoved it away, and stepped through.


“You think she’s alright? It’s been hours!”

“I dunno, maybe we should give her a call.”

Just as she stepped through, Rosie and Digby were already near the gate, the cat had a packed suitcase ready to go. They were just sitting a bench, pulling out their phones to check statuses. Rosie went for her contacts.

Isabelle’s phone rang and that immediately clued the two to her presence. Rosie leapt up and ran for her friend, throwing her arms around her in a big hug. Digby gave a sigh of a relief.

“I was beginning to get worried.” Said her brother

“I was worried an hour or so ago!” Cried out her cat companion.

Izzy returned the hug. After hours of sulking, her warmth was enough to lift her spirits. She could already feel her joy come back. The clarity she got from the moment was enough to make her wish she had thought about it more before reconfiguring her dream home, but it’s too late now.

When they parted, Rosie excitedly showed off her suitcase.

“I’m all packed up and ready to go! Lead the way commander!” She said saluting.

“You don’t have to salute me or call me commander,” she said, chuckling, “we’re more partners than anything.”

“Hehe, I can live with that!” She responded, rubbing the back of her head.

Isabelle pulled out the orb from her pocket and lifted it up for Digby to see.

“You were right about Ashen Steppes being no place for a home, so I’ve taken you up on your offer.” She said as Digby took the object. “Inside that capsule is your new Town Hall shrunken down. Just got to find a place to put it and I’ll plant it to normal size!”

“Woah!” Said Digby, unsuspecting of this much of support out of the blue. “This looks exactly like the town hall back home! That’s incredible!”

Rosie stepped in to take a peek.

“Ooh! And there’s a cottage next to it!” The blue cat said.

“What?” Vocalized Isabelle, but it fell on deaf ears.

“Ooh, she’s right! A little house just for you Isabelle! You definitely deserve it!” Stated her brother enthusiastically

Isabelle took the orb and took a look for herself. Sure enough, a small cottage was there. Did her mind subconsciously make her a place to live? Was this what’s left of her dream home?

While it wasn’t the mansion from before, something about it was so quaint, so perfect. She couldn't help but to have a smile spread across her face.

With a little bit of hope for the future, she turned towards her friends.

“Well, onward to Ambrosia!”

With Isabelle’s Dream Home gone for good, would Digby’s dream town be a suitable replacement? What adventures await our dog in Ambrosia? Is her quest to find the mayor over? Tune in next time in “Ambrosia Crossing: New Leaf” in the Tangled Green!