I took Cynder back east, making a few side stops through Yellowstone, and Walldrug, and into Minnesota. We walked our way out to one of the more forest areas, and then came to a house that was quite familiar to me. I lead Cynder around to the backyard, and then I walked up to the backdoor and knocked on the glass. There she came, The darling red panda I fell for.
"Watch, you're back." Korina said, speechless like very time I would come visit, "How long did you plan to stay? I... I was hoping you could welcome the kids home from school."
"Oh, I may be around longer than that." I said, "I actually needed your help with something." I looked out the woods, and Cynder came running up. Looking back to Korina, She didn't seem into it. "I-I'm not asking to adopt her. We've already got two of our own to look after. I was wondering if you could take her to the hospital for a checkup."
"What?" Both of them looked to me.
"Just hear me out." I said, "If you take her there, make up some lie about how you found her, then they'll make sure she's healthy, then find her a better home."
"I thought I was gonna live with your family!" Cynder said, "So I'd be safe and could see you."
To that, I laughed hard, "You think you're any safer with her? We're both wanted people. She's just wanted by the mafia rather than the world's governments."
"I... I guess you could do that," Korina said, "Would you wait here for the kids then? It would put a smile on their faces."
"Just what I was planning.." I said

However, I wasn't planning for Korina to come back with Cynder. After hugging my daughter and son to welcome them home, I saw Korina driving back and open the door for Cynder.
I walked out to talk with them, "Did something go wrong? Was someone after her?"
"Mostly just the doctor, her blood type is really weird." Korina said, "I thought it was best she doesn't go into foster care."
"That was the plan though," I said, "She could find a family with ease, She's lovable, and sweet... She's staying with us, isn't she?"
"Well, she really is lovable." Korina said and hugged Cynder close.
I wanted to set them straight, but I saw that look in Korina's eyes, and I lost in an instant. I walked with them inside, and introduced Marshal and Copleand to their new sister.
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Part 27

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