Oreo Sutkus was the last man to see Goarote alive over 40 years ago. He said of the experience, which left him partially blind, I knew only of beauty as a word ‘til that day, now it is all I’ve ever know. Oreo was walking in the Forgotten forest on Parscan when it happened. He came into an opening in the thicket where there was only a small Coi pond and Goarote sitting on air. He knew instantly who it was and said his name, Goarote.
When Goarote heard this he turned to face him and in an instant every image from everything that existed on Parscan and in the universe shot into his eyes for a brief minute. When it stopped Goarote was hovering above the ground and said to Oreo,” You gave me a smile once when the burden of my calling was pushing me to loneliness, for that I give you sight and a knowledge no man has conquered. You will be a man of many secrets ‘til you pass as all the answers you now possess. I only ask that again someday when I am weak you grant me that same smile.
In the years that followed his visit with Goarote he could often be seen laughing hysterically when he was sitting alone in the town square. Other times he would walk away mid sentence with no explanation.
After they had docked the 2 ships everyone went into the huge center portion of the space station. inside there was a vast dry water pool, known as a Gorvum, that you could swim in without getting wet as the Sorbla water had a special oil that wouldn’t allow it to stay on skin or clothes. The pool was in the walls and in and around several stores, restaurants, statues and a St Pailorm games room.
St. Pailorm was a game that involved finding the assassin of a player. At the start everyone would secretly find out their role in the game then have a seat in a back room by themselves. The assassin would go out into the large restaurant and decide which robot he wanted to kill and then decide which set of clues he wanted to leave for the other players. Then he would kill the robot by one of many types of death like by Mutters, dagger, poison or even choking. Then do the deed and hurry back into the private stalls and press the begin button and everyone would come out and begin solving the crime. The first person to correctly enter their guess would win 1500 Ayasors, but if you got it wrong you got shocked with an Abbo spell which would make your entire body ache and turn blue for an hour. And the winner would also get a chance to solve a Orncap lock puzzle, which was a lock that would only open if a set of 50 pieces were arranged a certain way. If you did this the door to a vast treasure would open that was too large for one person to carry.
The store front s had all the faces of great leaders of the past that covered the entrance in the form of holograms and they were each covered in different colored vines and moss from purple to green and red.
“ Well, if we’re up for cheap entertainment this is the place,” said Ohgood as he looked around and smiled.
“ I feel cheap already, let’s entertain ourselves,” said Famaron slyly as he grabbed a digital menu out of an air jet that was filled with them and then said softly,” Well…there’s a group called the Fretless fish, more guitars that might be good. Or there’s an acting troop called Again with Feeling that’s at Cormaip’s restaurant.”
“ No more acting troops we made that mistake before,” said Ratie quickly as she looked at a statue of Famaron and laughed to herself and then looked at Famaron and nodded yes.
“ Yeah, I don’t need another downer. It’s got to be fun or it’s not worth it,” said Ohgood defiantly as he walked past a plasma stream of synthetic Pucker fish.
Pucker fish were a half fish half tiger fish that had orange and yellow fur instead of scales. They had a shiny silver tail and fin on top of their flat faces. They had dark purple meat that people swore got rid of their worries and hunger for 24 hours straight.
“ There’s always a dinner and a movie wait, there’s this game called St. Pailorm it says it takes a genius to solve a simple man’s mystery. Be the one who bests the rest and wins the 1500 Ayasors. Then take a chance at the grand prize and try to open the Orncap lock, it’s easy, but you’d be the first,” said Famaron softly as he read the menu.
“ Sounds enchanting, I love the thrill of victory,” said Solcrist as he grabbed a steak tip from a person’s plate who was looking the other way.
“ He’s right it’s be something for all of us to enjoy and there’s a chance at the grand prize. I’m all for it, sign me up,” said Veata as she danced around a laser pole and grinned.
“ You don’t have to sell me it was my idea in the first place, let’s do it,” said Famaron slyly as he grinned.
Then they walked over to the St. Pailorm game room and in thru an open mouth and red long tongue shaped carpet. Inside there were 2 areas set up for the mystery. There was a living room that had 6 leather red, brown, and blue couches that each had a statue of Orpaa as the armrests.
Orpaa was the Vormanian soldier who wrote a book called,” The depths of the living world,” that detailed every moment of triumph and embarrassment that a person could possible experience. Like when you’re caught laughing at something that isn’t funny or the thrill of getting away with a theft of something valuable. He also coined the phrase,” My life passed as I cried over a missing piece of pie, but at least it’s over,” Orpaa went awol from the Vormanian army and changed his appearance and his name and was never heard from again.
In front of the couches there were oval shaped and pie shaped tables filled with 8 courses of that nights dinner. There were also bottles of Ence wine on the tables encased in a sprayed on thin layer of ice to keep them chilled. In the center of the room there was a collection of antique guns as well as rare suits of armor with one being the first invisibility suit that cloaked a person completely. There was also a pair of fountains pumping red Sorbla water and a gentle breeze of wild Dursanthia flowers scent. The floor was filled with silver, gold, and diamond plaques of all the winners names and faces, with the number of people they fooled with a fake guess, also written on the bottom were the words,” The other winner was a loser from Goep,” in red letters.
The other room was a video arcade with 2 dozen well liked games from all over the galaxy like “The Trash Thieves,” and,” Ornament Jones,” which was a levitation game where they strapped you in and
you flew thru a holographic maze shooting targets as you went. The games were arranged in a circle with a 5 person black chair in the center that had a snack bar and television built into it. The show on the set was Pornapuddy, a live action comedy about a master of disguise who fends off criminals while raising a friend who had died, family of 6 boys.
A 5’10” thin man in a black blue tux with a dark brown Mohawk named Segnfun walked up to Famaron and said warmly,” Please read the games instructions on this wall here and then I’ll show you to the starting point.”
“ Great, if I can still read,” said Ohgood sarcastically as he smirked and then began to read.
Everyone took a couple of minutes and read the instructions and then Veata said brightly,” We are done reading it, now we are ready to play.”
“ Follow me,” said Segnfun quickly then he darted to the left and over to a line of 12 doors and then said happily,” Choose a room and read the envelope inside then the game will start for someone.”
“ That sounds like a line my ex husband would use, but not as sincere,” said Veata as she opened a door.
“ Remember I have a habit of winning don’t hold it against me,” said Famaron smoothly with a cocky smile as he walked into his stall.
“ If you win, trust me I’ll hold it against you,” said Ratie as she went into her stall and sat down on her red loveseat and then picked up her envelope and tore it open and it read,” You are the assassin, wait 2 minutes then press the red button and you will be lowered down thru the floor. Then you will go up the
stairs and choose a robot victim and a weapon to kill them with. Be wise and be crafty and you
will be the winner,” and then Ratie said to herself,” I can’t believe it, what goofy luck.”
In Solcrist’s stall he opened his envelope and read,” You are safe, you are not the assassin, but it’s your job not to let anyone know and be the first to find the real killer. When you figure out who it is press the blue button on your joystick and an official will come to you and take your request, but if you guess wrong the consequences will be dire and a fate of pain and blue skin will be yours. Be swift be perfect be victorious,” and then Solcrist mumbled,” Be wise Solcrist, be wise.”
Everyone else read their messages and waited for the game to start. Ohgood tried to open his door, but it was locked and he smiled at this. Meanwhile Ratie reached out and pressed the red button and suddenly was lowered into a secret passageway that had flaming torches lining a 30 foot long hallway. It had a picture of all the previous winners on the walls, with a brown mangled leather in between. The floor had a thick white carpet that went to the end and also covered the steps of a spiral staircase that led to the living room.
Ratie walked down the hall and looked at the pictures and said happily,” This is so cool, I can’t believe it I may actually win something, Oh my Goarote what heaven.”
Then she walked up the spiral staircase and came to a round hatch and when she reached for it, it opened right in the middle of one of the couches. She climbed up out and saw 2 dozen robots all over the room pretending to be unaware of her. Some were drinking wine, others telling jokes. As Ratie stood there Segnfun walked up to her and said,” O.K., dear, your weapons are over there and you can kill any of these robots you want. Don’t worry about your friends hearing as the stalls are soundproof. Once you’ve done the deed plant 3 clues from this box that aren’t obvious, but might not lead to you.
Then climb back down the stairs and go back to your stall. Now the key to you winning is to be totally natural and don’t let on that you’re the assassin or your game is cooked. Do you have any questions?” asked Segnfun warmly as he grinned from ear to ear.
“ Can I kill you?” asked Ratie sarcastically as she smirked.
“ That’s not funny and no you can’t I owe money all over the station, but that’s not the point enjoy the game, bye,” said Segnfun in an angry voice then he walked away with his nose in the air.
Ratie looked around at the weapons on a large silver tray in front of her and grabbed a Mutters and said slyly,” I am gonna blow one of you away. Let’s face it I’m badass and you’re meat.”
Then Ratie started to walk in and amongst the robots looking for a victim. She walked past an elderly looking robot who gave her a snotty look and she stopped and nodded then smiled and said snidely,” Grandma needs a shave.”
Then she slowly turned and walked up to her and tapped her on the shoulder and slapped her face. The female robot was stunned, but jumped up and said in disgust,” How dare you, you little wench? I outta knock your block off!”
“ Watch it, grandma, I don’t like your tone,” said Ratie sternly as she gripped the Mutters and grinned.
“ You insufferable child, you’ve worn out your welcome with me. So take this,” said the robot fiercely then she grabbed a hot buttered roll and beaned Ratie right in the eye.
Ratie glared at her and said coldly,” You’ve buttered your last roll, granny!”
Then Ratie raised the Mutters and shot the female robot in the chest and blew her wide open. The robot staggered backwards as flames came out of her chest and she said softly,” You’re the worst of it, young lady, a real rat dropping connoisseur. Your day will come and a fiery death you’ll receive.”
“ Or not, kiss the sky for me,” said Ratie snidely then she shot her in the head and the robots parts went flying everywhere.
The robot fell to the floor and stopped moving and Segnfun rushed over and said happily,” That was beautiful, now put your weapon back with the others and hurry back thru the tunnel. Remember, don’t let them catch on be surprised when you see the dead robot o.k.”
“ Got it, surprise is a constant thing in my family. Surprise hunny I’m pregnant, surprise dear I’m cheating on you and now surprise I’ve taken over the world. Ya see I’ve got years worth of well placed surprise,” said Ratie quickly then she puckered her lips and raised an eyebrow.
“ Great, I’m so happy for you. Now off you go,” said Segnfun awkwardly as he forced a grin.
Ratie walked away and gave Segnfun a wave. Then she went down the stairs in the couch and back thru the secret passageway. She got into her chair and was lifted back up to her stall. Then she took a deep breath and pressed the button to start the mystery. The doors flung open and everyone got up and went out into the room.
“ Smells like a burnt Baatold hide in here. Whoa it hurts the nostrils and makes my back ache,” said Ohgood as he grimaced and covered his nose.
“ Smells like a wild night in Troitsa to me,” said Famaron proudly as he walked over towards the living room.
“ Hey look the body’s over here,” said Veata as she hurried over to the dead robot.
“ Looks messy that rules out Famaron, so it was you, Ratie,” said Solcrist jokingly as he pursed his lips.
“ What, oh yeah of course it was that’s a laugh. I think it was the first one to lay blame old, Solcrist,” said Ratie as she grinned.
“ Maybe, but you’ll have to catch me and that will be dire if you’re wrong,” said Solcrist smoothly as he stroked his chin.
“ There’s a clue here,” said Pator as he picked up the Mutters and examined it and then said confidently,” It appears it was fired twice, see I can tell by the warmth of the barrel,” said Pator as he gripped the barrel firmly.
“ Two shots, that implies malice. Who would take such joy in an act of murder?” asked Saseap as she looked at Ohgood and raised her eyebrow.
“ Alright, well that counts Ratie out she wouldn’t hurt a fly, but it had to be one of us so who?” asked Famaron as he looked at each person.
“ Here’s another clue,” said Ohgood as he picked up a pink pair of gloves with laser burns on them.
“ Pink gloves implying a female, I think that’s a false one to get us going for the wrong person. No I think I’ve got a good idea who it wa…” said Pator sternly then he saw 3 Knerks come into the room and said boldly,” Vile Knerks are here, look!”
Everyone turned and saw them and Famaron ran over and grabbed the Mutters and aimed at the red haired Knerk and shouted,” Stop right there or you’re waste!”
The Knerks looked at him then dove behind a couch and pulled their Loutmans. Then Pator said sternly,” Take cover!”
Everyone ducked behind a couch or statue except for Famaron who ran right at where the Knerks were hiding with his gun raised. As he drew close the red haired one stood up to see where everyone was and Famaron shot and blew the top of his head clean off. He fell to the ground and died, but then the other 2 rose up with Loutmans drawn and Famaron fired at one clipping their shoulder sending a chunk of flesh and green blood flying. The other one fired at Famaron grazing his neck, but Famaron did a flip as it did and darted behind the Ornament Jones game.
Then the Knerk continued to fire the Loutman at the game, but couldn’t hit it head on. Then he did and it disappeared, but Famaron was standing straight up behind it with his Mutters aimed right at the Knerk and blasted him right between the eyes causing his head to explode like a smashed pumpkin.
“ There’s still one left, Famaron, behind the couch!” shouted Veata as she kept her yes on where the Knerk was.
“ Don’t worry, he’s only a memory in the seconds to come,” said Famaron coldly as he began to walk towards the couch.
Then as he peeked over the edge he saw a pool of green blood and a trail of it out into the hotel and said snidely,” Getting some exerc
ise,” and then he looked around and saw the trail leading towards the hangar bay and turned and shouted,” The game’s over we’ve got to get to the ships!”
Then everyone jumped up and ran over to Famaron and Pator said calmly,” We locked both ships so they should be fine, Famaron.”
“ They might try to boobey trap them or just blow them up to spite us. Either way we’ve got to find out what they’re planning. Let’s hurry!” said Famaron sternly as he walked towards the hangar bay with everyone with him.
They got there and saw the wounded Knerk lying on his back with his Loutman at his side. When he looked up at everyone he said coldly,” I won’t make it, but neither will you. My friends are on their way. You’ve been warned, children.”
Then Famaron shot the Knerk in the chest sending his guts and blood everywhere and then said,” We can’t stay here.”
“ We still need the fuel cell charged. We can’t go without it,” said Saseap as she looked at Famaron.
“ Well, then we’ve got to ask them if they’re ready to charge us ‘cause a certain death is on its way,” said Famaron then he walked over to the counter and asked,” Excuse me, is there any way of us getting our fuel tonight, we’ll pay double?”
“ Double…yes I can fill it immediately for you. You are lucky our fuel ship just arrived and we are filled up enough for your ship, but remember it’s double my friends,” said Benrack as he looked at Veata and Famaron.
“ Of course anything to get us out of here fast. Now let’s board the ships and prepare to leave,” said Famaron.
“ You ain’t kiddin bye, sir, and thank you,” said Veata happily as she walked away.
“ Double,” said Benrack.
Everyone boarded the 2 ships and after a few minutes saw the fuel cell was full and began to leave. As they left the hangar bay they saw 6 Deven Knerk fighters directly in front of them.
The Deven was shaped like a king cobra standing straight up, with 2 separate cockpits with one controlling the armaments. The ship had powerful artificial lightning black canons that shot a powerful lightning bolt that could do massive damage to an enemy ship. The ships themselves were red with black diamonds all over them. They also had a long retractable steel fiery whip that would wrap around a ship and begin to crush it.
“ What in Goarote’s name are those?”asked Famaron in disbelief as he reached for the weapons joystick.
“ One guess,” said Ohgood.
“ Knerks alright then let’s try out the weapons on this darling,” said Famaron as he launched the Corebots and the Zorenk emitters sent out a thick green and purple checkered smoke and then said wryly,” This’ll be fun, just wait and see, Ratie.”
“ I can’t wait, we’ll see how they like their own medicine,” said Ratie smoothly as she smiled and stuck out her tongue.
The Knerks saw the Corebots and smoke coming their way and 4 of them shot off in different directions, but the other 2 panicked and froze up. The first of which tried to shoot the Corebots, but they were too fast and Famaron steered them right around his laser and into his ship. Then the Corebots began firing their powerful lasers into the hull of the ship and in moments the ship imploded onto itself and blew the crew to pieces. The other Knerk ship got hit by the Zorenk smoke and every
control panel and circuit burst into flames. Within seconds the whole crew was suffocating on the smoke and burning alive.
The 4 Knerk ships that scattered rode beyond the smoke and then doubled back. Famaron saw this and said loudly,” Oh you want a fight, then a death you’ll have. Watch this, Ohgood!”
Then Famaron swung the giant machete and sliced clean thru 2 of the ships destroying one and crippling the other. The other 2 ships fired their lightning bolts at Famaron’s ship and shattered the arm not holding the machete and Ratie got thrown to the floor by the explosion and Ohgood yelled,” Are you alright, Ratie?!”
“ I’m fine just minor injuries,” said Ratie as she rubbed her thigh and back.
“ They wanna play, we’re goin’ vicious,” said Famaron coldly then he shot another burst of smoke from the Zorenk and steered the Corebots after the remaining ships.
Then he began swirling his machete at the Devens, but they swirled and spun around the red blade. Then one of the Corebots latched onto one of the Devens and Famaron made it plant a large explosive and then detach. As the Corebot rode away the Knerk saw on his sensors that there was a bomb and jettisoned that part of the ship which was his escape pod. The escape pod drifted in space for a few seconds then was blown to pieces in a vacuum explosion which left only a pebble.
“ Got you, you son of Lanskip whoowe!” yelled Famaron excitedly as he pumped his fist.
The last Knerk ship raced past Pator’s ship and as he did Saseap locked on her laser canon and began peppering the Deven with shot after shot until the pilot launched the escape pod. But Saseap saw this and said sternly,” Oh no you don’t you come to play quitters lose.”
Then she blasted his escape pod and it exploded into a large blue flame and left only small pieces of debris.
“ Way to go, gorgeous!” said Pator boldly as he rubbed her shoulders.
“ Thank you, but let’s face it he never had a chance,” said Saseap confidently as she turned and then kissed Pator passionately.
“ That was magnificent, I’ll see how Famaron and the rest are doing,” said Veata then she brought up the holographic projection of Famaron, Ratie, and Ohgood and asked,” Are you all o.k.?”
“ We are livin’ perfect, how about you?”asked Famaron slyly as he smiled at Saseap.
“ We’re dinning on ashes, I think we should head for the Renyvo and leave this tragedy behind,” said Pator smoothly as he steered his ship towards the Renyvo.
“ You don’t have to tell me twice. We’ll follow you from the top,” said Famaron then he flew his ship up above Pator’s.
Solcrist went and took a nap while Famaron, Ratie, and Ohgood stayed on the bridge. Then they flew over to the Renyvo and as they rode in the lights inside the 2 ships began to release an orange and yellow swirling smoke and liquid and Ohgood asked,” Is that supposed to happen?”
“ It doesn’t matter now…,but yes young, Ohgood, trust me we’ll be fine,” said Famaron calmly as he sat back and stared at the triangular worm hole.
It had billions of tiny and large Emebe bears and their castles all over the walls of the worm hole. Emebe bears were 10 inch green furry bear like creatures as far as their bodies, but they had a head like a pair of binoculars, with large round warm blue eyes and white fur around them. They also had a thick white mustache that hanged down to their chests. Their mouths were wide and smiling, with no visible teeth.
“ What in the sex are those?” asked Ohgood honestly as he looked at the Emebe bears civilization of red castles and bridges.
“ Those are Emebe bears, they have a shallow lung capacity so they love it in here with the dense atmosphere. I had one as a child they’re absolutely hilarious to be around, because they constantly eat any food anywhere near them and have a laughing disorder which causes them to laugh uncontrollably if anyone touched them,” said Famaron as he remembered his Emebe named LIckorus and his childhood.
“ I’ve never seen you like this, does it mean you actually have a heart beneath your steel chest?” asked Ratie as she wondered why she hadn’t seen him so happy.
“ No Goarote no, I’m cast iron to the core, but I still remember when I did all those centuries ago,” said Famaron jokingly as he smiled and then gave Ratie’s shoulder a shake.
Ohgood looked at the Emebe’s and thought of his pet Ormu Pesi B. Banli and how much he missed her and then said softly,” Those Emebe’s look like fun. It’s too bad we can’t stop and grab one to take home.”
Then Fam
aron looked at how sad Ohgood was and knew he had to do something and said happily,” Well, just hold on a second, Ohgood, I’ve got an idea.”
Then Famaron used the ships machete and gently swung it over to the Emebe’s and scooped 2 of them up on the blade. Then he carefully moved the blade over to an exterior door and opened the door and dropped in the Emebe’s and Ohgood said excitedly,” That was amazing!”
“ You’d better go get them before they get into trouble,” said Famaron as he grinned.
“ I’ll race ya,” said Ratie boldly then she ran to the door.
“ Wait, I wasn’t ready,” said Ohgood quickly then he ran after Ratie thru the door and out into the hallway and saw Ratie running full out.
They ran all the way to the end of the black steel hallway and came out into a huge concert hall. It had a slightly tilted stage at the far end made from red wood and silver. It had seven spots set up on the stage for musicians that were egg shaped with a black cushioned chair in the center and a holographic projector in front. There was a pair of physical light projectors on opposite sides of the stage.
Physical light could be seen as well as felt and was either green or blue in color.
Above the stage there was another stage that was one of seven that could rotate into place. The rest of the room was filled with anti gravity chairs that were simply a large satin sheet over the anti gravity below that formed to your body. The walls bowed outward and had a continuous black speaker that ran the length of them. The floor was covered in wine and scotch bottles as well as piles of used cigarettes.
“ Ah, o.k. what it this room?” asked Ratie as she stepped over a pile of cigarettes and then said in disgust,” Goarote they live like pigs.”
Then in came Ohgood and he stepped right on a bottle of wine and crushed it under his boot and said loudly,” Who leaves a glass bottle lying around. Is there any sighting of the Emebe’s?” asked Ohgood as he grimaced.
Ratie looked around and then spotted one of the Emebe’s and said boldly,” I see one over there, this baby’s mine!”
Then Ratie walked quickly over to the Emebe and saw it picking at a bottle. So she reached down and gently grabbed it and as she did it began squirming and laughing hysterically and Ratie started laughing and said happily,” Oh you are too cute. I can’t believe this Emebe, Ohgood.”
Ohgood looked at the Emebe and smiled and rubbed its head and then said,” O.K. now I’ve got to find mine.”
“ Where there’s one there’s always two. Try the stage,” said Ratie as she put the Emebe on top of her head.
Then Ohgood walked up onto the stage and took a look around and saw nothing. Then he saw a tiny leg sticking out from under one of the chairs and said boldly,” Gotcha, wait right there.”
Then he hurried over to the chair and saw the Emebe lying on its back with a small chunk of chocolate in its mouth as it ate. Then Ohgood picked up the Emebe and it smiled and continued eating and Ohgood said happily,” That is amazing little buddy. I’m gonna call you Texit and you’ll be my new buddy.”
“ Hey, Ohgood, we should get back to the bridge before Famaron misses us,” yelled Ratie as she walked over to the front of the stage.
“ Good idea, hey what’d you name your Emebe mine’s called Texit?”
“ Sandi Pie and she’s a handful let me tell ya. Let’s hurry I don’t want to miss when we exit the worm hole,” said Ratie as she held Sandi Pie in her hands and rubbed her head.
“ Sandi Pie huh, well that’s Ratie. Let’s go Texit don’t want to be late,” said Ohgood softly then he walked down off the stage and towards Ratie.
They walked back to the bridge and as they entered they saw Famaron eating a pair of steak sticks and Ratie asked in disbelief,” Where did you get those? I’m starving to death over here.”
“ There’s a warm case filled with fresh food right over on the wall. Just press the green square button and it will slide out,” said Famaron happily as he ate.
Ratie let out a sigh and she and Ohgood hurried over to the left wall. Then Ratie pressed the green button and out slid a large rack filled with steak sticks, Gormagashi pies, Orcut wafers and Am.
Gormagashi is an apple and cinnamon crust with layers of different pies backed into it. Like ha berry pie and Yuplu pie, which was similar to chocolate and banana.
“ There is a Goarote and he can cook. Oh I was almost dead from hunger,” said Ratie as she grabbed a Gormagashi and a red Am cookie covered in caramel.
“ Oh, Ratie, c’mon you weren’t almost dead, if so I would have killed ya. I’m the one who needs sustenance or I would die a horrible death without trophies,” said Ohgood as he grabbed a steak stick and an Orcut wafer and then bit into them and smiled.
“ Hey you might want to see this,” said Famaron as he watched them eat.
“ Coming, just give me a second to save my life,” said Ratie as she wolfed down her food then licked her lips.
Ohgood continued to eat as he and Ratie walked over and looked at the monitor to see the end of the worm hole. It was a grid of white light with red lines going thru it. They burst thru the grid of light in an explosion and appeared in front of Parscan.
“ Home oh ache in my heart. I’ve missed you for lack of not knowing what I’d miss,” said Ratie plainly as she thought of her home and her friends.
“ What a great way to put it and never more true. I’d almost forgotten why we were coming back. We’ve got to get to the Caristic and hope they’ve opened it. And if they have we’ve got to start our plan in motion,” said Famaron anxiously as he looked at Parscan longingly.
“ I wonder what dear old dad is up to now. Probably trying to ruin everyone’s life no doubt,” said Ohgood as he filled up with angry thoughts of Baub.