The Spectra Scepter Saga, chapter 10
By Cullen Pittman
The Nurse is Indigo
Brian was in his guestroom in the Color Castle getting dressed and thinking about today. "Today is the day Rainbow Brite and I look for that last Scepter Shard", he thought,"Then we can finally figure out a way to put the shards together to form the Spectra Scepter so I can remove that evil Grix that's covered my beloved Earth. Oh, how I want to bonk that wicked Dark Princess on the head with that scepter for doing this to my planet and my loved ones!"
Brian then looked over at the hamster cage and saw his hamster, Captain Fuzz, chewing on a rainbow colored pretzel stick like it was a mini-Spectra Scepter. The hamster offered it to Brian. "Thanks, Captain Fuzz", laughed Brian, "But I don't think bonking the Princess with a colored pretzel scepter will do much. Except get salt in her hair."
As Brian slowly opened the guestroom door to leave, he thought to himself,"Let's see. So far, we found the Red, Blue, Orange, Green, Yellow, and Violet shards. So that means all that's left to find is, INDIGO!"Brian gasped as he opened the door and saw his friend, Indigo, standing there wearing her white nurse's coat with her arms folded, her foot tapping, and what looked like an annoyed look on her face. "Oh, good morning, Indigo", said Brian, "I was just thinking about you, or actually your shar..."
But Indigo put her fingers onto Brian's lips silencing him, "And just what were you doing these past couple of days?" demanded Indigo, "You were supposed to report to the hospital for your medical follow up."
"Sorry", said Brian rubbing the back of his head, "I was too busy going on shard quests with Rainbow Brite to think about that."
"But your health is major important", demanded Indigo, "And as your nurse, I'm not going to let you skip out of it today!"
"But I'm totally free from Grix", said Brian, pointing to his feet, "And I'm walking better and can even run again. So I don't need a check up."
"That's what all patients say", said Indigo as she grabbed Brian by the ear and started to drag him to the hospital.
"OW, Indigo! Cut it out!" struggled Brian, but Indigo's fingers were like a strong clamp as he helplessly followed her along.
Next, we see shirtless Brian sitting on a doctor's table laughing so hard, for Indigo was scrubbing his bare feet with a scrub brush and a special soap. "HA HA HA HA!" laughed Brian with his eyes shut tight, "I can't take it! It tickles!"
"Well, that's a good sign that you got feeling back in your feet", said Indigo as she continued brushing, "I just want to make sure every ounce of Grix is gone from your feet. There could be some small traces hidden in your toenails."
Then Indigo stopped as Brian looked down at his red scrubbed feet that looked really shiny and clean. "I guess I should be thankful that it wasn't my armpits that need scrubbing", sighed Brian, trying to catch his breath from all that laughing.
"Speaking of arms, I'll need to check your blood pressure", said Indigo as she started to wrap a blood pressure cuff on Brian's arm. But then she noticed a small bruise on Brian's elbow. "Where did you get that bruise from?" she asked.
"Oh, it happened yesterday when Violet and I were in the Pits", said Brian, "I ended up falling down and landed on my arm."
"Really?" said Indigo concerned as she finished the blood pressure process and then started to check his heartbeat with her stethoscope. But then she noticed some small suction cup markings on Brian's body. "Where did you get those markings?" asked Indigo. "It looked like you were grabbed by some kind of squid."
"Octopus, actually", said Brian, "But it was Rainbow Brite's octopus friend when we went to the beach during Spring Break. You met her that night and she's really friendly. She even gave Rainbow and I a wild ride under the sea."
"You were under dangerous waters while being handled by an octopus?!" gasped Indigo. "Tell me, Brian. Have you experienced any other dangers during your time in Rainbowland? And don't lie. This office has built in lie detectors so patients can't fib just so they can get out of taking medicine or getting medical surgeries!"
"Well", said Brian, "I did walk across hot fire to save Red Butler, but my feet were protected by Grix. And I had to save Buddy from drowning in a rapid filled river. I took a risk helping Lala by staying by her side when she got cursed with a cyrstalizing spell. Patty and I got attacked by a field of giant man eating plants and cacti that shoots needles. And there was that time we all got attacked by that sand monster on the beach, remember? Oh yeah, and Canary and I got eaten by a two headed python, but managed to escape through the other head."
"OH MY!" gasped Indigo as she went and hugged the boy, "I've heard enough! Rainbowland seems too dangerous for a frail Earthling like yourself to survive in. Too many dangerous things that could hurt you and kill you!"
"It's okay", said Brian, "I wouldn't consider myself frail. I'm getting in better shape thanks to Buddy's daily workouts."
"And look!" gasped Indigo, "Your ear is all red and swollen! How did that happen?!"
"Um, you did that", said Brian, "When you dragged me to the hospital."
"Well, Brian", said Indigo, "You won't have to worry about anymore pain and dangers. Because, as your nurse, I'm putting you on my 24-7 protection plan."
"I'm not sure I'm going like the sound of this", thought Brian, but then asked, "Can I have my shirt back please?"
"Oh yes", said Indigo, "I don't want you catching a cold. And I want to give you a whole bunch of other stuff too."
Later, we see Brian walking through Rainbowland. Actually, waddling through Rainbowland, for Indigo made him wear a whole bunch of protective gear like a helmet, goggles, a mouth piece, a life jacket, a bullet proof vest, arm and leg paddings, and heavy double layer boots. "24-7 protection program?" thought Brian, "This stuff weighs like 247 pounds!"
Just then, Brian felt a sudden rain shower dampen him, along with some mischievous cackling. "STORMY!" shouted Brian through his mouthpiece as he looked up found Stormy on top of one of her rainclouds, doing her daily bullying to Brian. "Hey, Earthworm", cackled Stormy, "What's with the fashion disaster?"
"You leave Brian alone!" shouted Indigo as she ran to Brian and covered him with a huge umbrella. "Can't you see he's a vulnerable, helpless, easily damaged human that needs my protection?! Even the slightest feather landing on his head might cause him severe brain damage!" Brian wanted to protest the things Indigo was saying about him, but couldn't because of the mouthpiece in his mouth.
"Aw, the poor baby needs his nursemaid to protect him", laughed Stormy out loud. "I think I'll go off somewhere and get him a bottle! HA HA HA!" And she flew off laughing at Brian's humiliation.
"Don't worry, Brian", smiled Indigo as she took out a towel and started wiping Brian's face. "I'll be here to dry your tears."
Brian managed to bend his padded arm so he could pull the mouthpiece out of his mouth. "I wasn't in tears", he protested, "I was just wet from the rain!"
"And I'm glad I came to stop Stormy", said Indigo, "I remember those times she kidnapped you when she went through her evil phase. And I won't let that happen again!"
"Thanks, Indigo", said Brian blushing, "Uh, if you don't mind. Buddy has challenged me to a one on one basketball match and I have to get going." And he started to waddle off.
"Basketball?!" gasped Indigo, "A nurse is definitely going to be needed."
At the gym, Brian was out of his restricted protective gear and in his number 11 sweat clothes. He was facing Buddy Blue who was dribbling a blue colored basketball. "Okay, champ", said Buddy, "Let's see if you can get the ball away from the Big Blue."
"Bring it on", said Brian as he tried to get the ball away from Buddy, but was tough. Luckily, Brian managed to get the ball and started to dribble it to the basket. "Yes, I'm actually going to beat Buddy today!" said Brian happily, until a giant butterfly net plopped down on him. And holding it was Indigo.
"Indigo!" demanded Brian, "What are you doing?!"
"What were you doing bouncing that round hazard?" demanded Indigo.
"I was about to make a basket and beat Buddy", protested Brian.
"And what if you strained a muscle stretching up that high?" asked Indigo, "Not to mention that ball landing on your head bruising it! And why are you out of your protective gear?" And she started to drag the net trapped Brian to the gym exit.
"Excuse me, Nurse Indigo", said Buddy, "Can I still play basketball?"
"What am I, your caretaker?" asked Indigo, "It's a free country. Play all you want." and she and Brian left the gym while Buddy looked confused.
Brian was back in his protective gear as he approached the cafeteria. He saw the Sprites in the back grilling burgundy colored hamburgers. "I love those!" thought Brian, remembering when the cafeteria served Burgundy Burgers a few days ago. Mr. Glitters approached the counter and saw Brian in his armored wardrobe and made a questionable squeak.
"Please don't ask", said Brian, "Can I please have one Burgundy Burger?" Mr. Glitters complied and put together a Burgundy Burger and was about to serve it to Brian, until Indigo stepped in.
"Oh no! You're not giving that thing to Brian", Indigo demanded to Mr. Glitters, "That all grief patty is loaded with grease and cholesterol which might clog poor Brian's fragile heart!"
"But, Indigo.." protested Brian.
"Give him some vegetables", said Indigo, "No, wait. A plain slice of whole wheat bread." A confused Mr. Glitters complied and put a slice of bread on Brian's tray. "Also, you got a blender?" asked Indigo. Mr. Glitters also put a blender on the counter. Indigo put the bread in the blender and blended it into a gooey brown goop and poured it into a glass. "Here you go, Brian", said Indigo as she handed the glass to him. "It's in liquid form so you won't choke on solid bread."
"You expect me to drink bread?" gasped Brian, looking queasy at the whole wheat drink.
"If you drink it all, I'll reward you with strained bananas for dessert", said Indigo, "Potassium is important, especially when you won't bite your tongue from dangerous chewing."
Later, a frustrated Brian was approaching the boys' bathroom until he saw Indigo following him. "You're not going in there with me?" demanded Brian, "This is the boys' room."
"But you'll be out of my sight if I wait out here", said Indigo. "Who knows how many paper cuts you can get from even quilted toilet paper?"
"Seriously?" asked Brian.
"Oh, all right, I'll wait out here", said Indigo, "But If you're not out of there in five minutes, I'm sending in some paramedics!"
Brian just grumbled as he went into the bathroom. He turned on the sink faucet so Indigo couldn't hear what was going on. Then managed to pull out his cell phone from his life jacket protected shirt pocket and started to call Rainbow Brite.
"Hi, Bri", said Rainbow's voice through the cell phone. "What's new with you?"
"Rainbow, I got a problem", said Brian, "And her name is Nurse Indigo." And he started explaining all of Indigo's smothering nurse tactics which were driving him crazy.
"I see", said Rainbow, "Yes, Indigo can be a drama queen sometimes, but she also cares about you and worries for your safety."
"I appreciate her concerns", said Brian, "It's just that..."
"I think I know what to do", said Rainbow and she started telling Brian some stuff.
"Hey, Brian", called out Indigo from the door, "Are you okay in there? Or do I have to do something drastic?"
"No, I'm fine", said Brian as he stepped out of the bathroom holding his cell phone.
"You've been using a cell phone in the bathroom?!" gasped Indigo, "Do you know what kind of radiation those devices can cause?!"
"I just had a call from Rainbow Brite", said Brian, "She wants both of us to report to the lab in the Color Castle. It has something to do with your color shard."
"My color shard?!" asked Indigo, excitedly. "Well then let's hurry. Actually, I'll hurry, you follow along slowly and carefully."
"Do I have a choice?" sighed Brian, trying to waddle around with padded legs.
At the lab in the Color Castle, we see Rainbow Brite, Red Butler, Indigo, and Brian gathered around the Scepter Shard Trackdowner. "As you all know", explained Rainbow, "We found six shards of the Spectra Scepter, which means that there's only one left we need to find. And it turns out that last shard is your trademark color, Indigo."
"And according to the Book of Krys", said Red, "The Indigo Shard has the power to control wind. It's been known to create winds from gentle breezes to violent tornadoes."
"Don't worry, Rainbow Brite", said Indigo in a dramatic pose, "I'll move large hills and mountains until I find you that shard."
"I don't think you'll have to do that kind of muscle work", laughed Rainbow, "Red, if you would please?"
"Six shards going into the vat right now", said Red as he opened his box and poured the six shards they found so far into the vat of the Trackdowner. Then the map of Rainbowland appeared. The six colored blips appeared in the Color Castle while an indigo colored blip appeared way, way, north. On top of a tall looking rainbow colored mountain. "That looks like Mt. Everzesty", said Red.
"Mt. Everzesty?" asked Brian puzzled.
"The tallest mountain in all of Rainbowland", said Rainbow.
"I guess I'll be moving a mountain after all", said Indigo. "I'd better pack some extra spinach."
"I don't think you'll have to actually move it", said Red. "The colored blip shows that the shard's located at the very top of the mountain."
"So, Indigo", asked Rainbow, "Are you ready to go on a hike to the top of Mt. Everzesty to collect the Indigo Shard?"
"You bet!" said Indigo bravely, "I once starred in a musical where I played an over happy nun who loved singing and waving her arms on top of tall mountains. So I can handle some mountain atmosphere."
"Well, I guess you won't let me come along, Indigo", said Brian, "Since you probably feel mountain climbing is too dangerous for an Earthling like me. So I guess I'll be staying here in the safety of the Color Castle while you and Rainbow go off." Rainbow secretly winked at Brian for that was her plan to get Indigo off of Brian's back for a while.
"Yes, mountain climbing can be dangerous", said Indigo, "But there's no way I'm leaving you here alone and unprotected in the Color Castle with all these household dangers. So you're coming with me! I'll give you my full protection while on that mountain. Don't worry, Brian Baby. Mama Indigo will never leave you!" and she gave Brian a huge bear hug causing his head to turn red.
"So much for that idea", sighed Rainbow.
Later, we see Rainbow, Indigo, and Brian standing outside the Color Castle. "So, are we going to wait for Starlite to give us a ride to the mountain?" asked Brian.
"Don't you know horseback riding, Oops, I mean, stallionback riding, could be dangerous for Earthlings like you?" demanded Indigo, "Stallions aren't born with seat belts."
"Besides", said Rainbow, "Starlite doesn't really like going up high mountains. He says, that's more for mountain goats. We'll be riding on a sky cable car to Mt. Everzesty. And here it comes now." Sure enough, a big square shaped cable car started to appear in the sky and was slowly approaching our heroes.
"I don't see a cable holding it up", said Brian.
"That's because these cable cars are powered by magic", smiled Rainbow, "So they don't need cables."
"Then I don't think they should really be called cable cars if they don't use cables", said Brian.
"Good point", said Rainbow as the huge non-cable car landed in front of them.
"All aboard!" said Rainbow as she and the other two kids stepped inside and sat down. Then the car started to slowly float back into the air, on its way to Mt. Everzesty.
"Don't forget to buckle up, Brian", said Indigo as she fastened Brian's seat belt for him. Then she reached into her backpack and pulled out about 10 extra seat belts.
"What are you doing, Indigo?!" gasped Brian as Indigo started tying up the boy making him unable to move his arms and legs at all.
"Better safe than sorry", said Indigo as she tightened the last belt around his chest.
"Are you sure all those belts are necessary, Indigo?" asked Rainbow. "You and me are wearing only one seat belt each."
"We can both handle danger, Rainbow", said Indigo, "But not poor vulnerable Brian here. We gotta keep him safe at all times."
"But I don't..." protested Brian, but Rainbow interrupted by saying, "Look, Brian. You get a mountain sized view of Rainbowland up here."
Brian looked through the window and saw the beauty of Rainbowland. He had seen Rainbowland in the sky when riding on Starlite's back, but never this high before. And it caused him to smile. But then his smile stopped when Indigo put a blindfold over his eyes. "Indigo!" protested Brian.
"Sorry, Brian", said Indigo, "I can't have you straining your delicate little eyes from this height." Brian just sighed in his darkness.
What our heroes didn't know was that Murky and Lurky were spying on them earlier. And the villains headed off to the top of Mt. Everzesty in a flying machine Murky had built and had beat our heroes to the top. Murky was watching Lurky post a bunch of arrow signs on a pathway that led to a cave on the right. "Excellent!" cackled Murky, "These detour sings will lead those Color Brats to that dead end cave. Lurky, you notified your cousin Yerky that visitors were coming?"
"Sure did, Murky", said Lurky, "But are you sure you want them meeting my cousin? Yerky can be, how you call it, over loving."
"Just as long as he keeps them distracted, so we can search the cave on the left for that wind controlling shard", said Murky, "Think of all the tornadoes and hurricanes we can create with that thing. They might even name a hurricane after me!"
"But don't hurricanes usually come in alphabetical order?" asked Lurky, "Rainbowland never had a hurricane before and they'd have to start with A and work their way down to M for you name, Murky."
"You actually know your alphabet?" gasped Murky, "This day is full of surprises. Right now, let's go find that shard." And the two villains entered the cave on the left while Murky put down a sign that read, "Dangerzone, do not enter. Go through the cave on the right."
Rainbow, Indigo, and Brian had arrived at the top of the mountain. Rainbow parked the flying non-cable car to the side and the three kids came to the site with the blocked off left cave and the detour arrows pointing to the right cave. "I guess this first cave is off limits", said Rainbow, "That was so nice of the people who put that danger warning over there. They must be the kindest selfless people in all existence!"
"I guess we'll have to go through that cave instead", said Brian pointing to the right.
"Sorry, Brian. I can't let you do that", said Indigo. "Don't you know how dangerous caves are?"
"But that's supposed to be the safe cave", said Brian, "The one on the left is marked dangerous."
"Everything is dangerous to you Earthlings", said Indigo. "You'll have to stay out here while Rainbow and I look for the shard. No, wait. I can't leave you alone up here either! I need to stay by your side to protect you."
"But, Indigo", said Rainbow, "I need you to go in that cave with me. Only you have the power to find that Indigo Shard."
"I'll tell you what, Rainbow", said Indigo, "If you wait out here and look after Brian, I'll go in that cave myself and find the shard."
"Are you sure about this, Indigo?" asked Rainbow, "That cave might be even dangerous for a Color Kid to go in alone."
"Relax", smiled Indigo, "I once starred in a play about cavemen, cavewomen, and cavesprites. So I probably got the experience." And Indigo rushed into the cave without any more explanations.
Brian tried to sit down on a nearby rock, but had a hard time with all the layers of protective clothing Indigo put on him. "Here, let me free you from all that protection", said Rainbow as she helped Brian out of the protective vest, life jacket, padding, goggles, boots and helmet.
"Thanks, Rainbow", said Brian, trying to stretch his arms and legs then sat down, "I just don't see why Indigo wants to protect me all the time. I may be an Earthling, but I do regular things in my life too. I don't need to be watched over all the time."
"Indigo really cares about you a lot", explained Rainbow, "And is only concerned for your well being. But you are right. I've never seen her act this smothering before. Come to think of it, I have. About a month ago, Indigo starred in a play called, Florence Spritingale. She played the world's most caring nurse in existence, and she did all the same overnursing tactics in that play like she did to you."
"You mean all this time I was with her, she was acting?" asked Brian.
"It could be", said Rainbow, "A couple of months ago, she joined the volunteer fire department so she could experience the role of a firefighter for a play called, Extra Hot Tamales. But later, the Sprites were cooking actual tamales in the cafeteria. And Indigo thought there was a real emergency fire and barged in with a fire extinguisher. And we all ended up having cold tamales with a white creamy topping that didn't really taste good."
"Wow, talk about a drama queen", said Brian, "If there was only some way to wake her up from the acting bug that bit her."
"AAAAAAHHHH!" screamed Indigo's voice from the cave.
"That sounds like Indigo", said Brian, "She must be in trouble."
"Let's go, B-hero", said Rainbow as she and Brian rushed into the right cave.
Just as they left, Murky and Lurky stepped out of the left cave. Murky was snickering as he was holding a shard in his hand. It was indigo colored, shaped like a hexagon, and had a tornado emblem on it. "What luck that this Indigo Shard was sitting all alone in the center of that cave", cackled Murky, then looked down from the mountain at Rainbowland below. "Now I'm going to create a powerful wind that'll destroy Rainbowland."
"But Murky", said Lurky, "Every time you use one of those shards, something bad always happens to you."
"You're right", said Murky as he handed the shard to Lurky, "Which is why you're going to use it."
"I get to use the shard?" asked Lurky.
"Yeah", said Murky, "So whatever magical punishment aftermath happens, you'll experience it, while I get off Scott free."
"Okay, Murky", said Lurky, "The punishment will be worth it with the evil I'm planning for this shard. Lurky reached into his fur, took out a water bottle, and placed it on top of the shard.
"What kind of evil is that?" asked Murky.
"I'm using this rare powerful shard as a drink coaster", said Lurky, "It'll leave a forever wet stain on the shard while protecting innocent tables. Isn't that evil? Or actually evil and good at the same time?"
"Not like that you lamebrain!" shouted Murky as he whacked the bottle off the shard. "Use it to create a windstorm like a hurricane, a cyclone, a typhoon, or even a twister!"
"Ooooh, I love to twist", said Lurky as he concentrated, raised the shard in the air and shot out a small looking twister.
"Make it bigger!" demanded Murky. Lurky concentrated and made the twister even bigger.
"Excellent!" cackled Murky, "Now toss it down to Rainbowland."
"You're the boss", said Lurky as he threw the shard off the mountain and disappeared from sight.
"No, not the shard you meatball!" shouted Murky, "I meant toss the twister!"
"I think that twister is about to toss us", said Lurky as the huge angry twister opened its top and sucked Murky and Lurky in and started to spin them around.
"Why am I getting punished?!" shouted Murky while spinning, "You were the one who made the twister!"
"Under your orders", said Lurky as the twister started to leave the mountain and fly back down. "I never even got a chance to tell Cousin Yerky goodbye!" called out Lurky as the twister disappeared into The Pits.
Meanwhile, Rainbow and Brian were running through the cave, trying to find out what happened to Indigo. When they reached the end, they became silent at what they saw. The two kids hid behind a rock and saw a huge white yeti. The yeti was holding something in his arms. It was Indigo dressed in a baby bonnet.
"Please, Mr. Yeti. Put me down!" pleaded Indigo. "I'm not your baby." The yeti just made a huge hearty growling laugh and stuck a baby bottle in her mouth. "There isn't even any milk in this thing!" complained Indigo, "It's completely empty!" The yeti just pointed to a poster on the cave wall that mentions the dangerous of lactose intolerance. Then the yeti started dressing Indigo in protective clothing like a helmet, goggles, bullet proof vest, life jacket, double layer boots, and padding for her arms and legs. "I don't need all of this protection!" protested Indigo. But she became silent when the yeti stuffed a mouthpiece in her mouth.
"Wow", said Rainbow, "That yeti's treating Indigo the way she treated you."
"Not even I want her to go through what she did to me", said Brian. "I think I know a way to save her." He started whispering to Rainbow.
While the Yeti was giving an annoyed Indigo a huge yeti hug, a rainbow colored feather magically appeared and started tickling the yeti's nose. He ended up sneezing and dropping Indigo. But Brian managed to catch her. As the yeti continued sneezing, Rainbow used her rainbow powers to create a doll that looked just like Indigo and the three of them left the yeti who was still sneezing. Then the feather vanished and the yeti looked around for Indigo. Then spotted the doll that looked like her, smiled, and started to pick it up and cuddle it thinking it was the real Indigo. Then the yeti put the doll down and picked up a pencil and paper and wrote, "Dear Cousin Lurky. Thank you for bringing me this neat little girl to play with. Your favorite cousin, Yerky."
Outside the cave at the same spot, Rainbow and Brian were helping Indigo out of all that protective clothing. She then took the mouthpiece out herself and said, "Thank you both. I don't think I could've taken all that babying."
"Hey, no one likes to be babied", said Brian.
"So that's what it felt like for you", said Indigo, "I'm so sorry, Brian. I was only trying to keep you from getting hurt. That night when your feet got infected by Grix and were out cold for 3 days in the hospital, I felt bad for you and thought you needed protection every single step of the way. I guess I kind of overdid it with the bodyguarding. I'm so sorry, Brian."
"It's okay, Indigo", smiled Brian, "I did appreciate having someone to watch over me. And I did like your tender, loving, care during my Grix infection. But now I'm feeling okay, so I can say your nursing duty has been completed and deserves a gold star."
"Thank you, Brian", smiled Indigo as she hugged the boy. "Today was my last day of being a volunteer nurse too. I only took the job so I could get the experience for the last play I was in. I guess I let the drama of the theater overtake me again."
"Which is why we love you so much, our color kid of creativity", smiled Rainbow as she hugged her friend. Brian smiled as he looked at his ring and discovered it was now an indigo color.
"Wow, another ring color change", said Brian. "But how could that be? We haven't found the Indigo Shard yet."
"You're right", said Rainbow, "Indigo, have you felt any itching and scratching yet?"
"Now that you mention it", said Indigo, "I'm starting to feel it now!" Brian and Rainbow watched Indigo start scratching like she was doing a dance. Then they turned around and saw Stormy rising to them on one of her clouds.
"Hey Britey. Hey Indigo. Hey Earthworm", said Stormy as she stopped her cloud. "What brings you up this mountain?"
"We're looking for the Indigo Shard", said Rainbow, "Can you help us find it, Stormy?"
"You mean this thing?" asked Stormy as she showed them the Indigo Shard and threw it to Indigo so she could stop itching.
"Thank you, Stormy", sighed Indigo with relief.
"Where did you find it?" asked Brian.
"I was doing cloud laps around this mountain until I felt something bonk me on the head", grumbled Stormy. "Then I found it was this rock. So I went up this mountain to see if anyone had lost it so I could return it."
"I'm so glad you did, Stormy", smiled Rainbow, "Thanks to you, we have all 7 shards now."
"Does that mean we can start rebuilding the Spectra Scepter?" asked Brian with hope.
"You bet", smiled Rainbow, "Right now, it's getting late. So let's all head back to Rainbowland and get some sleep. And tomorrow, we can figure out a way to get these shards back together!" And Rainbow, Brian, and Indigo went back into the flying non-cable car and it started to go back down while Stormy followed after them on her cloud.
That night, Brian was asleep in his guestroom with a happy, hopeful, smile. Unaware that Stormy was peeking through the window on her cloud. She quietly opened the window and created a small raincloud in her hand, planning on making Brian's sleep really damp. "Hope you're wearing your rubber pants, B-Worm", cackled Stormy. But then was stopped when she felt someone handcuff her hand, causing the small cloud to vanish.
"What the...?" gasped Stormy as she saw Indigo with the other cuff and wearing a police hat. "Indigo?!" gasped Stormy.
"That's volunteer cop Indigo", said Indigo, "I'm starring in a play called West Sprite Story, and I got the role of a cop, so I need the experience. And you, Stormy, are under arrest for trying to break into a guestroom, trying to assault Brian with a raincloud, and the big cloud you're on has no seat belts, headlights, or license plates. So it's one night in the Brightest Happiest Jail in All Existence for you." And Indigo pulled Stormy off her cloud and started marching her to jail.
"Do I at least get my one and only phone call?" asked Stormy.
"Sure do", said Indigo.
"Good", said Stormy, "I'm starving and I could use a pizza delivered to my jail cell."
TO BE CONTINUED.