The Lone Moon: First Quarter

Our Happy Place

Alphonse: Close your eyes.

Amy: But why? 

Alphonse: Just... trust me on this...

Amy: Fine...

Alphonse carefully guides Amy through the dense part of the wood. He pushes aside a few vines which later on revealed a pathway towards a well-kept garden. 

Alphonse: Okay. Now, open them...

Amy excitedly opened her eyes. What used to be a dead-end was now a surreal paradise. To her amazement, hundreds of beautiful flowers were growing beside each ginormous pine tree. The rays of the light were alligned so perfectly that it illuminated the entire place. It felt like she was living in a fairytale. 

Amy: WOAH! THIS PLACE IS EXTRAORDINARY!

Alphonse: Besides Harmonio, this is my second favourite place in the entire world. It's more of like a second home to me. I usually come here at times when I feel sad, alone or even when I just don't know what to do. This place helps me escape from all my worldly duties and allows me to simply be myself. Do you know why I would never give this place up?

Amy: Why?

Alphonse: Look! 

Al removes another dense part of the vegetation and reveals a breathtaking view of the entire lake. 

Amy: It's so BEAUTIFUL!

Alphonse: Isn't it? When I look out in the open, it gives me a sense of serenity. But at the same time, the lake also reminds me of... her.

Amy: You know what, I'll tell you a secret of my own. Sometimes, when I feel like I'm about to cry, I would always think of those happy memories I used to have with Toby and my mom. Relaying those good times we had in my head would always uplift my spirit. If that's not enough, try to be content with what you have at the moment.

Alphonse: What do you mean?

Amy: You still have your father and brother, right?

Alphonse: Of course yeah...

Amy: Be happy that they're alive. Be happy that they're there beside you. And be thankful that they love you. You will always have someone to look after you. Letting yourself realize that there's someone out there, who is willing to do anything for you, makes me feel safe.

And Al, if you remember them, you will never feel alone ever again. 

Alphonse: Thanks for the advice Amy. I'll try to keep all that in mind.

Amy: Ha, don't mention it Al! Oh and by the way... Does anybody else know about this place?

Alphonse lets out a small grin and answers;

Alphonse: No. Just you.

Flattered, Amy replied;

Amy: Thank you for all this as well but, I think it's time we head on back. It's getting dark out. I bet they're all worrying about us.

Alphonse: You're probably right. All this excitement is making quite hungry.

Amy: Race you back?

Alphonse: FIRST ONE THERE GET'S TO EAT!

He hollered back as he was already making his way back to the dome.

Amy: HEY UNFAIR!