It was now only a few minutes until the birds had to perform in front of the large audience. Time was running out on escaping, this was their make or break moment! Lillian taps her beak in thought when she saw Guster waltzing past. Wait! She had an idea!

"Hey, scaredy-cat. Wanna compromise?" She asked, getting his full attention

"Scaredy-cat? Ooh you did not just go there!" The lion growls

"Yeah, yeah. Grrr! Arrrgh! Listen, you could take our place by being the best act." The hen side glances at him

"I'm listening." Guster said, approaching her cage

"All you have to do is unlock our cages and we'll leave, making you the star! I mean, you've always wanted to be better than my dad." Lillian tells the curious big cat

"Obviously! It's a deal, bird. I'll set you and your friends free." Guster unsheathes a claw and unlocks all of their cages

Freedom!!!! Everyone hurries out of their cages and takes off towards the show ring when they bumped into something, causing a wipeout. The chickens and Clementine look up to see it was one of the workers. Foiled again

"Guys! How did you get out?" The worker said

They stayed silent and exchange confused looks with one another. How in the world did this human know they were escaping in the first place?

"It's me, Kali." She removes a hat she was wearing, her hair being tucked up under it as it now flowed back down

"Great disguise." Nobby compliments

"Thanks, I was just about to go get the keys from the ringmasters tent." Kali explains

"Come on, hurry!" Ginger whispers, following Kali to the exit

The others ran after the two, not even daring to look back. All they knew was they had to get out of there and fast before anyone knew they were missing. The kids were a little bummed out that they couldn't stay but family was more important in the long run

Kali and her friends stopped about a few miles down the road from the circus to catch their breath. Boy was it good to be free again and not be in a crammed little cage. They made sure to stay out of sight if the ringmaster went out to look for them

"Can we go home now before anything else happens?" Bunty asked

"Agreed. Who knows what will be out to get us next." Ava rubs the bottom of her feet

"Alright, let's head to the docks." Ginger said

"Wait, hold it. How long will it take for us to get there? We don't even know where we are!" Ricky huffs

"Easy, I've been on this road many times with my grandpa when we'd go to the circus. The docks are just six hours away..." Kali trails off

"Six?!" Nobby shouts. He couldn't believe it

This was going to be one long walk just so they could sneak on a ship and get back home to England. Was it too late to high tail it back to the circus? The group traveled for about three days, Kali leading them on since she knew the way. While walking along the roadside, Rocky had picked a wild flower that he knew was one of Chelsea's favorites. He tucked it under his bandanna for safe keeping

After the short trip of following their trusted guide, they made it. The docks. Kali looks down at her companions, feeling saddened that she wouldn't know when she'd see them again

"Thank you for everything, Kali. I hope to see you again soon." Ginger hugs one of the child's legs. The others do the same

Kali smiles at this and crouched down as she pulls them all in for a big hug. "I'm going to miss you all."

"Don't forget about us." Lillian said

"I'll never forget about any of you." Kali said, straightening up

She waved to her favorite British hen as they started to make their way towards a cargo ship. "Stay safe, Ginger." The adventure kid whispered to herself

Rocky would catch up. He had to say goodbye to his friend first.

"Promise you'll come visit in England. You're always welcome at any time." Rocky smiles at the brown hen

"I- I'll try to, Rocky." Chelsea blinks back tears. She hated goodbyes

Rocky remembered the flower he picked and showed it to her, a gasp slipping past her beak. "I remember these were always your favorite when we'd sneak to Warblers Field and have late night conversations. You can remember me by this." He said

"Thank you. I'll treasure it forever." Chelsea takes the flower from him

"What will you do now?" Rocky couldn't help but wonder

"I- I don't know. I think I'll head home, visit Logan's grave and just live life I suppose." Chelsea shrugs. She couldn't remember the last time she visited her little brother's grave but it only felt right to see him again, by the willow tree beyond the property where her parents had laid him to rest

The Rhode Island Red nods in understanding. He still wished she was coming along but respected her decision

Chelsea hugged her best friend and rested her head against his bandanna, tears streaming down her face. "I'll miss you."

"I know, Chels. I'll miss you too." Rocky returns the hug and slowly rubs her back in comfort

Chelsea pulls away after a few minutes and wipes her eyes, feeling a little embarrassed about being emotional in front of him. She gave him a quick peck on the cheek. "Go. You'll miss your ride home."

Rocky slightly blushed and nodded, turning around and rushing towards the ship

Chelsea felt like she had lost everything again, watching her only crush fade from view. She looked down at the flower he had given her and held it close

Unfortunately, that would be the last time Rocky would see his chickhood friend ever again as she didn't ever come to visit, feeling too afraid to leave America even for a small visit. It was home and she could never leave behind her one and only home. Though she would regret not seeing her favorite rooster ever again

Another short chapter but oh well. Two chapters in one day, woo! xD Last chapter might be up by tomorrow