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Chapter 4
"You mean Kip and Biederman. I can assure you. I have nothing to do with those two humans. They're enemies." Eliza told him. The dragon paused. He was actually starting to believe her. Maybe the two humans only arrived after Eliza by mere coincidence. Or maybe this little girl was lying.
"How can believe you?" he asked quietly. Eliza smiled as sweetly as she could.
"I only want to help. You don't belong here. And I'm going to let you out." she reassured.
"How?" he asked with a grin. "I already tried breaking out. Nothing worked. And why would you want to help me?"
"It's the right thing to do." she said.
"I can eat you." he told her. She hesitated.
"I'll take the chance. So what's your name?"
The komodo dragon paused. Why would Eliza ask for his name? Then again, why shouldn't she?
"Ravana." he said.
"Nice name. As to how to get you out, just leave it to me." Eliza said to Ravana as she moved back to the gator's place.
"How you going to let them out, not that I think that'll be a good idea..." Darwin asked.
"I'm working on it...okay, I have no idea. But I'll think of something." she said.
"Whatever you say, but if I get eaten, I'll know who to blaime." he muttered under his breath.
"Hello again." she greeted. The gator looked at her.
"So is this getting somewhere?"
"Yes, we know who did this, but unfortunately, there's little we can do about them right now. But we do need to get you back home. But first, can I have your name?"
"Locktooth. And how are you going to get me out?" the reptile asked.
"The same way she'll get that dragon out." Darwin muttered.
"I'm still thinking...but I'll do something." Eliza said, ignoring Darwin. However, Locktooth just stared in confusion.
"Dragon?" he questioned.
"You're not the only one who doesn't belong here. There's another reptile that needs help, a komodo dragon." Eliza explained.
"Huh?"
"A giant lizard." she simplified.
"That eats meat." Darwin quietly added in a grumpy manner.
"I think you two will be instant friends. You have a lot in common." Eliza continued.
"Like what?" he asked with a little interest.
"Like the fact that you both want to eat her." Darwin answered for Eliza. Locktooth chuckled.
"Yeah...that's one point." The girl said, staring angrily at Darwin. The chimp tried to ignore the look.
"I like what I'm hearing. Who knows, me and this dragon might actually get along. We obviously have the same taste in food." Locktooth said hungrily.
"Doesn't anybody ever feed you?" Eliza asked, wondering why both these reptiles are so...empty in the stomach. Locktooth nodded.
"Of course. But nothing that I like. In my opinion, they should throw themselves in here." he said with a menacing grin. Eliza backed away before suddenly being struck by an idea...one that might help in escape.
"I got it! Maybe I can persuade mom and dad to help. I'm sure they'll understand after I tell them." she said with a smile. However Darwin was there to ruin it for her.
"How are you going to tell them? 'I just talked to the local reptiles and they said that they don't belong here. So can we take these two flesh-eating monsters and hide them in the comvee?' Wow, that's a great plan."
Her reaction was not what he expected. She laughed.
"That's it! You're genius Darwin! We'll hide them in the comvee!" she said.
"But your parents-" Darwin started, but Eliza interrupted.
"That's the good thing. They don't have to know about it."
Darwin didn't feel very good about this. He couldn't help thinking that something will go wrong.
Eliza's always filled with crazy ideas, but this could be her craziest yet.