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JUAN FRANCISCO BLANCO
“We can hear you better now, we are getting closer. We are
floating away from Mah Col, which is erupting again. We have
Kuó with us, Ki Mab’s son. He and both of us are safe. We will
be there shortly, and we have a not-so-good story to tell you.”
Jonathan said over his ICOM radio.
“It’s a good thing they are all right. I can’t believe they woke
up early and went to look for us. Next time we will post the
guard closer to the tent...” Tital was telling Bardala when she cut
him off with a glacial stare.
“There won’t be a next time. This is terrible. What would my
mom and dad say if they found out I left them alone?” Bardala
said with considerable emotion, dreading ever to have to tell her
parents bad news concerning the young Viviana and Jonathan.
“I am sure glad they are okay,” Tital said finally.
“No thanks to YOU and your friends, these two Spirits. Come
on Ronú, Zorin, let’s go get you two something to eat. There is a
spare NorthFace tent in our supplies for you to use. The two of
you need to rest, while I wait for Viviana and Jonathan to return.
I’m so mad at myself. I should not have let YOU talk me into
staying away from my family, Tital. YOU, and your silver tongue.
From now on Viviana and Jonathan are going to be with me.
None of this we’ll be back before they wake up business,” said
Bardala, working up a good anger.
Brilloso barked up at the still dark sky as Viviana, Jonathan,
and Kuó floated down gently from high in the sky.
“Hi everyone!” said Jonathan, as he landed on the ground
next to Bardala. Viviana and Kuó landed on the other side of her.
“We went looking for you and Tital,” said little Viviana, with
an innocent smile.
“Yes, I know. I’m sorry I left you, I shouldn’t have! It won’t
happen again!” Bardala said, with considerable remorse. “Now,
come on everyone, let’s go get some breakfast. I want to hear
your story, the whole story, from the two of you as to what