Finals are this week. Just know that I'll be busy and try my hardest to get the next chapter up. PROMISE!
I'll be honest right now: this chapter is random. I was supposed to upload a few hours ago but my dad took me to go buy my mask for winter formal. Masquerade! Paper faces on Parade! (I know that's from PotO) But this chapter is crazy...
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Now . . . . Enjoy Chapter 19. (I hate trying figure out individual titles. Never works for me.)
Chapter 19
Morning on the ice ship… "WHERE ARE THEY?!"
Soto was pacing back and forth since before the crack of dawn. Zeke and Lenny drowsily moved toward the mast as usual. Flynn, Squint and Dobson all groaned in annoyance. The crew knew that their crewmates would have left sooner or later. Soto was furious though. Three pirates and one of his pack had just escaped. No one really knew what to do now.
"Soto, let's just go after 'em!" Squint suggested eagerly. "I haven't had a good threat in a while now."
Flynn clapped his flippers. "And a pillage as well!"
Dobson snorted. "Pass. I'd rather just kill the mammoth that caused this."
Soto snarled angrily at the hog. "What do you think I've been trying to do This. Whole. Time!" Soto was beyond furious as he walked to the bow. "Oscar was my top saber after Diego betrayed us. That's two betrayals behind my back! That mammoth will pay."
"Like Manfred has anything better to do anyway," Lenny muttered to Zeke.
Zeke chuckled silently. "No kidding. He is so dead now."
The ice chunk had floated far from the ship over night and the island was now in view, becoming larger every moment.
"Good thing it's morning," Oscar said as the sun began to appear on the horizon. "We wouldn't have lasted another night out here."
Raz, Gupta and Silas were quietly watching their new leader. It was decided when they had lost sight of the ship that Oscar would lead this newfound alliance. Oscar didn't mind. He actually felt better than ever at the idea. True, Soto had been his pack leader for years, even when he and Diego were still cubs, but this new position as leader boosted his spirits to find Hala.
"How long do you think it will be til we hit the shore?" Gupta asked no one in particular.
Raz shrugged. "By nightfall if we're lucky."
Silas shrugged in reply to Gupta. "What she said."
The new group patiently waited for a few more hours until they finally hit the sand and jumped off. Oscar led the former pirates toward their first hideout.
"We'll start a plan from there," the saber explained. "It needs to be thought out carefully for them to believe that we did leave."
The others nodded. "Aye aye sir," Raz said on impulse, startling them. "Force of habit."
Diego was just waking up when he heard something outside the cave. The saber moved carefully so he wouldn't disturb his mate and cubs or wake Peaches, Nalek and Hala. As quickly as he could, he walked out of the cave to find the sun almost above the tree tops. There was a startling sound and Diego went into defensive. He silently crept toward the bushes, ready for anything. The saber was about to pounce until he saw Roshan moving between the trees. Diego sighed with relief.
Too much has been going on. It's put me on edge. Diego thought to himself.
The saber looked again when he heard a giggle. Roshan was with a young woman from the tribe, a beautiful one. She had long, wavy dark hair that went to her waist. Her skin had a slight tanned coloring like Roshan, only a shade lighter. Her eyes were a bright and captivating light blue that contrasted beautifully with her appearance. She was probably around Roshan's age too. Diego was impressed by the female human.
"Roshan, this place this amazes me so much." Her voice was like an angel's singing, heavenly and sweet.
Roshan wore a caring grin as he faced her. "I am glad it does. But I did not think we would end up here, not in a million years."
The girl giggled again. "Oh really?"
The leader nodded. "Of course Rein. This island is the most incredible place I have ever seen. My father had never thought of leaving the continent ever before. Now, our people can live in harmony with my friends. A few months have already passed with them, but I still believe more will happen."
Diego tilted head curiously as he listened. "I wonder what he means by that," he whispered to himself.
Rein was confused as well. "What do mean?"
Roshan smiled as he stopped and faced her. "My father may not be here anymore, and I may only be of seventeen, but every leader needs a wife to stay by his side." The tribe leader smiled even more. "I was hoping you would be her."
Diego caught on as Rein smiled in return. "Of course I will be Roshan. I care for you more than anyone ever could care for another in the world."
The saber grinned as he watched them gaze into each other's eyes. "I guess it's the season of love now," he said with a chuckle and headed back toward the cave.
He hadn't gotten far when he heard footsteps nearby. The steps moved closer and Raz appeared out of the bushes, followed by Gupta and Silas. Silas landed on the kangaroo's shoulder as Oscar appeared behind them.
"What a surprise," Oscar said in a dull tone.
"What are you doing here?" Diego snarled.
Roshan heard the snarl and told Rein to go back to the village. Rein nodded and walked calmly back to the tribe. Roshan found the two sabers in a stare down. Diego was wearing a scowl while Oscar was entirely calm. Raz, Gupta and Silas were all a bit terrified.
Peaches yawned loudly and opened her eyes, sunlight blinding her. With a groan, she slowly stood up. After the events of yesterday, the teen mammoth was ready to go for a swing through the trees. She was feeling much better thanks to Roshan. Before she could move though, Nalek yawned and blinked his red eyes open, finding Peaches standing in front of him.
"Morning Peach," he greeted, smiling sweetly at her.
Peaches giggled. "Morning Nal. Sleep well?"
He nodded. "But how about we go for a run through the forest? No cheating this time," he warned as he got up with a stretch and walked past her.
The mammoth decided to follow him, walking a bit faster. Nalek knew she was egging him on and began to speed up. Peaches copied, starting to run. Just as Nalek broke through the bushes, Peaches jumped up and grabbed a branch with her trunk, flipping from tree to tree in the race. This was the only way she could keep up with her friend now. Nalek was gaining speed and turned to find Peaches in the trees.
"Hey!" he called after her. "I said no cheating!"
"Yeah right!" she called back while flipping. "This isn't cheating. It's style!"
Nalek sped up, following her as she flipped and spun. They had just made it to the falls, stopping to catch their breath. They looked at each other after a few minutes and burst out laughing. They were just rolling on the dirt from laughing so hard when Eddie poked his head out from a tree.
"Guess I missed some joke," he said, scratching his head.
Buck appeared from behind a rock after hearing the teens laughing fit. "Whoa," he commented in surprise as he saw the two teens calming down. "What'd I miss kids?"
Nalek faced the weasel. "Just, an awesome, race, through the, forest."
Peaches nodded, still out of breath. "I think, I won."
Nalek glared at the mammoth. "Yeah right!" His breath was calming, as was hers. "I won and you know it!"
The mammoth laughed. "As if! You could never beat my speed in the trees!"
The saber gave a friendly glare, challenging her as Eddie and Buck just watched. Just then, Louis came digging up. The mole hog popped his head out of the ground. He jumped when he saw the mammoth and saber teens have a stare down.
"What's going on?" he asked in confusion.
Eddie and Buck shrugged. "No idea," they answered in unison.
The mole hog shrugged and went to toward the saber cave, not sure why he was going in the first place. Eddie chased after him, not wanting to get smacked by a trunk or claw for interrupting the two. Buck shrugged off the situation and headed back to Rudy. The baryonyx was always touchy about being left alone when he was hurt.
The two teens didn't even see the others leave as their glares softened to where they were gazing at each other. Nalek knew he liked Peaches, but wasn't sure if Peaches liked him. The saber gazed dreamily at her green eyes as she gazed intently at his red ones. They were as intense as lava flowing from a volcano. Nalek always imagined her eyes were taken from the greenest leaf of the most beautiful rose ever seen.
The mammoth blinked. "Oh! Um, maybe we should get back."
Nalek blinked in confusion before realizing what she meant. The two were closer to each other than in the last five minutes. His nose was practically rubbing her trunk.
"Right!" he said, scrambling to his feet as Peaches did the same. "We should totally get back. To the cave I mean."
Before either of them moved, Peaches lifted her trunk, wrapping it around Nalek's shoulders and urging him closer. Neither of the teen mammals knew what was going on. Their minds literally went blank as they started to nuzzle each other. Nalek nuzzled her right where the poisoned spike hit her, purring audibly. Peaches smiled at hearing him, holding him close and sighing dreamily. Her trunk was wrapped around his chest as he suddenly licked her cheek caringly.
"Peaches! Nalek!"
Both froze and parted quickly as Buck stared on in shock. Nalek was shaking in fear while Peaches was frozen solid.
"Buck!" Nalek finally spoke. "What are you doing here?" he asked nervously.
"Manny and Ellie were looking for Peaches and I decided ta come get ya, and what are ya two kids doin'?" His blue eye squinted awkwardly at the two.
Peaches was blushing heavily as Nalek gulped. "Nothing," they muttered.
The mammoth teen then finally moved, leaving the falls and heading to see her parents. She was beyond embarrassed about that incident. She was so distracted she ran into Rudy's snout. The dino groaned in pain, making Peaches jump.
"Sorry Rudy," she apologized quickly. Her blush still very heavy as she just stood there. Big Momma turned the corner and saw the teen mammoth with Rudy. The mother dino growled to Peaches and the mammoth responded, walking toward her.
I know there's always a big chunk of a story somewhere. But I think this might make it T rated. *trembles nervously* Anywho's! Wonder Rudy's gonna do? Will Buck tell? Why is Oscar not surprised? Who is Rein? Will my life ever leave the failed grave that I never dug? Will Soto enact more revenge? What happened to Crash and Trish?
Me: STOP ASKING AND STAY TUNED! Sorry. I annoy even myself.
Buck: Am I in your head? Cool!
Me: Get out you insane dino fighting mammal!
Buck: Not gonna happen lass!
Me: Great. And I thought he was crazy. So much for acing first semester. Stay tuned!