Chapter 33: Trial of Serpents

“That’s it, boy! Get it! Get it!” Montez encouraged Oswald while the radar on his watch beeped rapidly. The tiger powerfully dug his paws through the sand in a rapid motion. With his tongue lazily flopping outside of his mouth and his eyes trained on the hole he was creating, the feline eventually hit the jackpot as he discovered the second Unity Star gem buried in the ground.

“There it is!” Montez said as he picked the stone up with his hands and observed the purple glowing treasure. Looking down at Oswald, he gave his foe turned friend a huge smile. “Good work, little buddy! I see a lot of bird treats in your future!” Montez said, petting him on the head. A huge smile grew along Oswald’s face upon hearing this news. The animals leaned up against his temporary sitter’s leg and rubbed his head along it, showing the newfound love and affection he had for Montez.