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binoculars and started chattering with Eegh telling him how
wondrous this piece of equipment was.
“They bent twenty-two arrows flopping around. They are no
good to us anymore. We are going to have to replenish our stock
very soon,” Jonathan announced.
“The Pterodactyls might be a reason the Dómpu tribe left this
city,” said Lena while she pulled Brilloso away from chewing on
one of the beast’s throat.
“Maybe, they sure don’t make life tranquil,” said Tital as he
checked on Lentito’s pack and the Staff of Power strapped to his
back, making sure everything was secure.
“I sure wouldn’t want to be playing in the streets around
here,” Kuó said still looking up in the sky for more trouble.
“One of those Pterodactyls could fly down, stab you with its
beak, then pick you up and take you home for a big feast with its
babies,” Jonathan said looking at Lena while shaking his head
trying to remove the cold chill running down his back.
“Jonathan, that would be horrible,” Lena said shaking her
head and moving closer to him.
“For now, they are gone. Mount up and let’s try to make it to
the center of this city,” Tital said turning back to the main road.
“Great, that’s where the Pterodactyls went. They probably
have several nests up there on top of the pyramid,” Viviana said
while holding onto Moka and Eegh.
“You are probably right about that, Sis,” Jonathan said in
agreement.
“And lots of hungry babies to feed, and plenty of eggs ready
to hatch any day, making more flying Pterodactyls for us to worry
about. I’m sure glad Huracán created those man-eaters,” Ronú