A few months ago...
André was walking with Amory, pointing out things that had changed. "...and yeah, that's pretty much it."
Amory smiled. "It's always so nice here...and peaceful."
Ben ran by then stopped. "André! Do you know where I can hide?"
André shook his head. "Sorry, Benjamin. You have to talk to your dad about it eventually. I can't help you escape. It's against the master code to help the Prime."
Amory thought for a moment then smiled. "But I can!"
She offered him a hand.
André turned away. "I'm going to go so I don't know what happens if they ask... Good luck."
He walked off.
Ben smiled. "Really? Okay!"
He took her hand and Amory teleported them to a forest on Earth.
Ben blinked, glancing around in surprise and forgetting to let go of her hand. "Where are we?"
"Welcome to Earth!" Amory said, smiling. "This forest is huge... Unless they can track you, it will be hard for them to find us here."
Ben smiled over at her. "Thanks! I owe you...um..."
Amory smiled. "My name is Amory."
"...Amory," Ben finished. He smiled sheepishly and let go of her hand. "Sorry... I um... I'm Benjamin, but I prefer to be called Ben."
Amory smiled. "It's nice to meet you, Ben."
"It's nice to meet you too," Ben replied, smiling back.
"So...why did you need to hide anyway?" Amory asked.
"My father wants me to get married," Ben replied, sighing. "He's not going to arrange it or anything, but he really thinks I should and keeps lecturing me."
"Oh..." Amory said quietly. "I'm sorry."
Ben smiled and shrugged. "It's okay... Thanks for giving me a break."
Amory smiled and shrugged. "It's no problem!"
"So...how did you know about this place?" Ben asked, glancing around. "You're Rybro, aren't you?"
Amory smiled sheepishly. "I-uh-well... I am, but I live on Earth. My parents adopted me after my birth parents died..."
"Oh," Ben said, eyes widening slightly. "I-um-I'm sorry..."
Amory shook her head, smiling. "It's okay... My parents are the best."
"Maybe I could meet them sometime?" Ben suggested.
Amory glanced at him in surprise. "I-uh-maybe... My dad would freak out though. The last guy I dated was- well, I...uh...not that we're dating! I just meant that...um...you see-"
Ben laughed slightly. "Relax, Amory. It's okay..."
Amory laughed slightly too, relaxing slightly. "Really...?"
"Really," Ben replied, smiling.
Amory smiled back. "...come on, I'll show you around!"
She grabbed his hand and led him off, showing him the different animals and pretty areas in the forest. Ben smiled and let her lead the way.
