In the last chapter, I told you that various activities would be taking place on Academy Grounds. Well, I decided today that they would be going to the islands themselves to see the various activities shown. Trevor's Island on Tuesday, Renee's Nature Preserve on Wednesday, Rocket Reef and Candypalooza on Thursday, and a surprise on Friday. Can't give away too much info on that one. Sorry, Chaz, you'll have to put on your show another day.
~…Sylvia POV…~
I'm hoping the distractions of our field trip around the kingdom will stop me from thinking about Gonk. I just miss him so much! And Friday's event still has me worried. Liberty noticed the strange look I must have on my face.
"Something bothering you, Syl? You look worried." She asked me using my new nickname.
"Actually, there is. I miss the isle a lot more than I thought I would. And Friday's event doesn't sound too promising. About 2 years ago, a historian came to the island and tried to capture my friend and his pet, passing them off as the next ancient wonder of the kingdom…I'm starting to think that he's the event."
"Why don't you ask Ms. Marshall? I'm positive she'll tell you what she knows about Friday."
I walked up to Ms. Marshall. She was busy taking attendance while all the other students were climbing onto the boat.
"Ms. Marshall, can you hint on what's going on Friday? I'm curious…"
"Of course dear! I got a letter from V.L.V. asking if we'd like to come see his new discovery. That's all I can tell you. Don't want to spoil the place!" She giggled. V.L.V.? Never heard of anyone with those initials before. With that, she pushed me on the boat and we started sailing towards Trevor's Island.
~…Gonk POV…~
Man still here. Gonk keeping eyes on him. Bobaboo afraid to go near Man. Last time Man here, Girl and Bobaboo end up trapped. Girl with wand thingy came and let them go…and Man go away. Wish Girl with wand thingy here now. Maybe Girl with wand come scare Man away from isle. Gonk leave Man alone for now. Maybe come back later to see if Man go home. Gonk go feed Bobaboo. Bobaboo no want eat. Gonk leave it there for later.
Gonk hungry. Go cook fish that caught earlier. Crack open coconuts for milky drink. Gonk wolf food down and go back to watch Man. Man now putting together glassy things and putting things in them. Gonk no know what things are. Gonk afraid again. Want Girl back to scare man away. Gonk watch Man until sun going down.
~…Sylvia POV…~
I've been trying to figure out what V.L.V. could stand for. For now, I put it aside to watch Trevor Verily's performance of "Princess Alexandra and the Dragon". Very obvious title. This is gonna be interesting.
Trevor took center stage with his assistants, Linda and Gordon.
"Now, I would like tow volunteers from the audience. Preferably, a boy and girl." Almost everyone raised his or her hands, but I didn't. I'd rather watch that perform. He ended up picking Clara and Blaine. Clara got to play Princess Alexandra while Blaine was the evil wizard. (A.N.: I forget what the wizard's name is. Wish I could remember.) During the show, Trevor kept telling the two what to do. It was quite annoying that he didn't just use his actual troupe. But then I noticed that they were in the two-part dragon suit. In the end, it was a good performance. Everyone took a bow, and Clara and Blaine joined the audience once again. We all cheered once again for the troupe, then headed off for the nature preserve.
~…Gonk POV…~
Man walk around isle a while. Mumbling something. Don't know why, Man creepy. Want Girl back. Not much Gonk can do around isle. Maybe go talk to Man in Volcano. (A.N.: I thought it would be cute if Gonk made up "people" in various places on the isle…Man in Water, Man in Clouds, you'll catch on. He'll have conversations with these people every now and then.)
"Man in Volcano, what can Gonk do? Gonk miss Girl, and Gonk no know where Girl is!" Gonk complained.
"Gonk. You must find trust in Sylvia. She will be back sooner than you think." Man in Volcano explained to the still confused caveman.
"But Girl far away on other island! Girl never come back!" Gonk cried.
"Oh, I'm pretty sure she will. Meanwhile, keep an eye on Sir Vincent. The Man in Clouds told me he may be up to something."
Gonk leave Man in Volcano alone for now. Go find Bobaboo and play until sun go down.
~…Wednesday, Sylvia POV…~
We just docked our ship on Renee's Nature Preserve. This place had to have cost this woman a fortune! Not to mention the animals rumored to be on this island. I heard about bears, pigs, crabs, clams, and even a mechanical bull ride! This place had better be good.
~…About 5 hours later, still Sylvia POV…~
Wow! This place was incredible! Just think, if I decided not to come back to school, I would've missed all this!
"And, now, if you'd all direct your attention over to our nature walk. Marie, our newest Wandolier, has decorated it with many flowers. Most of you will recognize the roses, daisies, and violets." Renee explained to us in her shrill voice that was starting to annoy me. Violets…violets! Sir Vincent always mumbled to himself about violets. Wait…V.L.V? Vincent Loves Violets! Oh my gosh! I was right! I need to get back to the Uncharted Isle and fast! I rushed over to Ms. Rosalyn.
"Um, is it possible we make a small pit stop before going to Rocket Reef?" I asked her, but I don't think she heard me. "Ms. Rosalyn?" I tried again. "Can you take me back home?"
"Of course not, dear. We're on a very tight schedule as it is. Just write a letter or something."
"But Gonk can't read! Ugh!" I stormed away to go back on the boat. Once on board, I ripped out a piece of white lined paper and started writing. I had to have this letter reach its receiver before it was too late.
~…Thursday, Gonk POV…~
Wonder what Girl do. Man now talk to self. Me think he nuts. Me sure he nuts. Haven't seen Bobaboo since nightfall. Go search isle for him.
"Well well…if it isn't the caveman. How has life been here without Sylvia?" Sir Vincent talked to Gonk.
"Gonk lost without Girl. Gonk miss Girl much."
"Really? Well, I've discovered a way to get her to come back. All you have to do is follow me." Gonk think about this, then decide go with Man. Man lead me to campsite where little tubes all around. Still no sign of Bobaboo. (A.N.: By now, my spellchecker has to hate me.)
"Girl here?" Gonk ask man.
"Almost. Just keep walking forward." Quickly, cage drop over Gonk. Gonk trapped! Man start laughing. Pulls out cage behind big rock. There Bobaboo! Gonk knew Man up to no good…
"Yes! With that pesky Sylvia out of the way, I can reach new heights with you…my primitive friend."
"Me no friend of Man! Me want out!"
"Yes…good luck with that."
~…Marie POV…~
(A.N.: Surprise! Marie is back to reprise her role as Wandolier of the kingdom!) We made our way up to Grandma Ruthie's Old Cookie Shop. Lyndsay and I decided to pay another visit to Spookane after we finished helping the kingdom. Lyndsay eventually convinced Buddy to come to…we'd be going to Rocket Reef to satisfy his vacation want. Then, a dove flew down to us with a note tied to its foot.
"Who could this possibly be? We've helped everyone in the kingdom already!" I groaned, dreading the idea of island hopping.
"Maybe Renee's bull ride broke down again." Buddy joked.
"That wouldn't surprise me. It's from Sylvia. Sylvia?"
"Oh! She was that girl form The Uncharted Isle! Where we stopped Sir Vincent form capturing her and that little dinosaur!" Lyndsay remembered.
Buddy and Lyndsay gathered around me to read the note. It sounded like Sylvia was worried about Gonk being alone on the isle. She wants us to stop by and check up on everything.
"Well, guys. Looks like we're going 'back in time' again."
