The Goodbye

Rating: K

Chapter 1

"Hello, Father," C.G said on the telecommunicator. "My crew and I have discovered that the Antarctic rainforest is a suitable place for relocation.

"Very good," the father said. "Once you return your crew to the 21st century, please return home immediately to assist with the preparations.

C.G ended the call and looked at her crew sadly. The others looked sad, also they knew that, one day, the mission would end and they would have to separate. However, even though they all knew this day was coming, they were not prepared to face it.

"I guess this is goodbye," Luis said at last.

"Yes, it is," C.G answered.

"Will…Will we ever see you again?" Emily asked, tears forming in her eyes.

C.G shook her head. "That is very unlikely," she replied sadly. "Our civilization had just begun to invent ways to travel through time, and would likely not use it so we could visit."

"This can't be the end!" Ethan exclaimed. "We became so close! We can't just end it like this!"

C.G sighed sadly. "I know," she said as she set the course for the 21st century. "And if I find a way to reunite with all of you, I would."

The time flyer lifted into the sky and began its journey. "We'll miss you, C.G," Emily said,

almost as a whisper.

"I will miss all of you, also," C.G said. "Besides, I will be safe with my father, and you will have each other,"

The time flyer was quiet. Emily started to cry. Luis looked out the window, trying to hold back his tears, then eventually gave up and started to cry silently. Ethan was obviously about to cry, but fought back tears and comforted Emily. Even Squibbon, who normally would not notice that anything was wrong, seemed sad.

C.G felt a tear fall down her cheek. "You have all been a great crew and even better friends," she said. "Emily, you cared about everyone. Ethan, with you around, there was never a boring day. Luis, you were the smartest person I ever met. I will miss you all."

It was quiet until they landed in the 21st century. As each person left, C.G met them at the door.

The first person was Ethan. "Promise me you will try to stay out of too much mischief," C.G said.

She expected a joke, but Ethan's face was serious. "I'll try," he said. "Try to have some fun when you get home,"

"I'll try," C.G promised. Ethan left the time flyer and waited outside.

Emily was next. "You'll have squibby with you, so you won't be completely alone," she said.

"Yes, I will have him," C.G said. "And I promise to take good care of him."

Emily hugged C.G, then left the time flyer and waited with Ethan.

Luis was last. "Thank you, C.G," he said. "Without you, I wouldn't have the courage to face my fears,"

"You were also there for me when I needed you," C.G said. "Thank you," Luis left and stood beside Emily and Ethan.

"Goodbye," C.G said to the group. "Thank you for all your kindness. I will never forget you,"

"Goodbye," Ethan, Luis, and Emily said to C.G "We'll never forget you, either,"

C.G closed the door and took off in the time flyer towards home. She wished that, one day, she will see her friends again.