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same for everyone, but the one on the front side must be the
correct one for you only,” Zotz informed Bardala.
“How would anyone know which image to use?” asked
Bardala.
“There is an ancient book in Huracán’s library. It was old
when I became a Spirit,” said Zotz.
“How long ago was that?” Bardala asked.
“Seven hundred and seventy-seven million, two hundred and
fifty-five thousand, three hundred and twenty-nine haabs ago, as
the circles your planet Earth makes around your sun,” Zotz
stated.
“Zotz, you have prepared a feast for us out here in the desert.
It is truly magic. I can’t quite believe it. I see it, I taste it, feel it,
and yet, it should be impossible. The food was wonderful, and I
didn’t realize how hungry I had become,” Bardala said while
eating the last of her dinner.
“I could eat some more strawberries! They are really sweet!”
said Viviana.
“I am so full, I couldn’t eat any more,” said Jonathan.
“Each of you needs to lie down and get some sleep. I sent for
Ix Chel. She has woven warm blankets for you to sleep in tonight.
We will leave at daybreak for Tulúm,” Zotz said. Then he touched
each one of the humans gently on their forehead. From his
touch, they would sleep soundly, dream deeply, and wake the
next morning feeling strong and refreshed.
“Kai Yum, touch each human and send music, so they can
hear it while they dream. I want them happy. I need them to be
content while they are separated from their parents,” Zotz asked.
“They now listen to my most beautiful songs of love,” said Kai
Yum as he touched each one of the humans.