164
JUAN FRANCISCO BLANCO
like to go with you on this long trip. I may only be a small girl, but
I want to help my people,” Lena asked sincerely.
Bardala looked over at Tital, and with a short nod of his head
he quietly signaled his approval. Then, with a look towards Trall,
when he also nodded his approval, Bardala answered, “Yes, all
things are possible. You may go with us when we leave, and you
may find many animals on Earth that can help your people. You
will need to become a good rider quickly. I also have another
friend who will help you. We will send for Ah Tabai.”
As Mah Col erupted once more, Tital asked Trall to tell his
people it was time to finish their march to the seashore. It was a
very long day for all the people walking the twenty-two
kilometers to view the Vedú Ocean. Jonathan, Viviana, Zotz, and
Mahucutah twice had to protect the villagers with an invisible
canopy as hot cinders fell from the darkened sky.
Bardala and Tital were busy levitating hundreds of the people
that became too tired to walk, moving them towards the ocean.
All the horses and Lentito carried children who were excited and
thrilled to be riding, believing that their trek was all in fun, and
not running fro