Author's Notes: Whoa! It's been a while since I last updated! I'm sorry. I just happen to have the worst luck. I can't update on weekends and my laptop was taken away for some dumb reason. I'm just glad I can finally update! I hope you enjoy this next update! School is almost over so I hope I can update much more quickly!

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Chapter 36: Danger—Icy Condition Ahead

The sun finally shone across the blue sky after the terrible blizzard that occurred yesterday. Sapphira was snoozing on the grass beside the fire she had created. The baby, who lied next to the Yoshi, opened his eyes and looked at the snoozing Yoshi. The baby instinctively shook Sapphira possibly trying to wake her up, but Sapphira did not budge.

Suddenly the baby wailed loud enough to cause Sapphira to jump up and instantly rock the baby and calm him down.

"I'm sorry baby," mumbled Sapphira who was still very tired, "I don't feel like going anywhere. I just want…to…..sleep…." Sapphira dropped into snow and continued her sleep.

The baby merely stared at the Yoshi, hoping she would eventually wake up on her own.

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"Whoa," gasped Boshi as he and Biggs stared at the enormous slope, "how are we supposed to get there?"

"We could check out that little hut," suggested Biggs.

"Hey there guys!" shouted Sirius as she burst out of the hut. She stopped by the huge slope, grasped her pole and placed her feet firmly on the skis. "Come on Edward!"

"Edward?!?" gasped Biggs and Boshi in unison.

"I'm going to try out this huge slope!" said Sirius enthusiastically.

"You're crazy!" exclaimed Biggs.

Edward stood at the edge of the slope and looked down. Even he was afraid to ski down the enormous slope.

"Uh Sirius, I think I'm gonna change my mind. I rather walk down the slope and keep my head then ski down that slope," said Edward.

"I feel sorry for Sapphira," said Boshi, "she is going to have to ski down this slope because it will be impossible to walk down that slope."

All of the Yoshis nodded in agreement.

"So does anyone want to ski with me?" asked Sirius.

All of the Yoshis backed away from her.

"No thanks Sirius," said Biggs, "I actually agree with what Edward said. That slope is too dangerous."

"I ain't crazy enough to go down first," objected Sirius.

"Then why did you said you want to do down!?" cried out Biggs.

"I want to see who's crazy enough to actually ski down that hill. If anyone skis down that hill I will be their servant for a whole day since there is nothing I can offer."

"Sounds good to me! I need someone to find some food for me," said Boshi.

"You're not going to ski down that slope," taunted Sirius.

"Yeah, Boshi is such a wimp," said Biggs.

"Please shut up Biggs!" cried out Boshi.

"I will try to ski the slope. I need someone to shut Amy up," said Edward.

"NO! I will ski the slope!" shouted Biggs.

"NO! I will!" shouted Boshi.

"Wow, do you guys really need a servant that bad. It was only a joke," said Sirius trying to stop the argument.

"Be quite Sirius. You're gonna be mine once I reach that slope!" shouted Biggs.

"That sounded so wrong. I only said that because I thought no one would actually ski down the slope. You guys act like you never had a mother."

"We didn't have a mother for more than 5 months!" cried out Biggs, "we are alone in the wilderness with absolutely nothing to defend ourselves beside our eggs! You run away from home a lot so you know what it's like to be in the wilderness! This is the first time since I've been out of the village!"

"You run away?" questioned Boshi.

"You idiot! You weren't supposed to tell anyone!" shouted Sirius, "what if my brother heard me?!?"

"You're right sis, I did hear you," said Cameo all of a sudden.

"Biggs, after this little adventure, I am SO going to kill you," threatened Sirius.

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Sapphira finally woke up, but she was shivering. She realized that she was lying on the snow and so she quickly got up and grabbed the baby.

The sky was high up in the sky, signaling Sapphira that it is time to move on. She walked along the snowy path until she slipped and fell face-first on the hard ice. She slowly tried to and balance herself on the ice, but it seemed impossible.

She finally managed to balance herself on the ice but now she had to walk on the ice, a much more difficult task.

"I can do this," muttered Sapphira to herself.

A penguin slid toward Sapphira and knocked her down. Sapphira tried to get up but another penguin slammed into her, causing her to almost slide off the edge. Sapphira quickly got up and tossed an egg at the penguin.

Sapphira continued to walk until a jet of water nearly struck the Yoshi. Sapphira spotted the hovering cloud and tossed an egg at it. A bridge formed over the creature that spit water. She crossed the bridge and walked over the icy ground. After a few trial and error, Sapphira managed to walk on the ice with ease.

She came across a red watermelon but she ignored it and jumped onto the platform which moved like a pinwheel, but a block of ice blocked her passage. Sapphira stood still, thinking of a solution. A idea popped out of her and so she went to the red watermelon and grabbed it with her tongue. She jumped onto the platform again and spat the fireball on the ice. The ice melted and Sapphira was able to move on.

Not far from Sapphira, the Toadies were hanging around the area since they had nothing better to do.

"What should I do with my money?" asked Bob.

"You mean MY money," said Mitch.

"I still can't believe he scared that angry Yoshi!" exclaimed Bob, "I think we should look somewhere else. I doubt the baby will be here."

"Hey guys, this used to be the place where I went skiing when I was a kid," said Carl, "there is a ski resort up ahead!"

"Look Carl! Ever since the Yoshis had the war with the Shyguys, all the Shyguys moved underground so there is no ski resort!" shouted Bob.

"But I remember there was one. I want to go skiing," mumbled Carl.

"Bob, do you have to put Carl down?" said Mitch.

"I was just being real! Aren't we supposed to be looking for the baby! Even if there was a ski resort, would you think ALL of the Yoshis will be there?" objected Bob, "I CARE about my job! I am on probation!"

"That what you get for making fun of Kamek," said Mitch.

Bob and Mitch noticed that Carl randomly took out a yogurt.

"Where did you get that yogurt?" asked Mitch.

"I got it from a Shyguy near a war pipe."

"Well the air is cold so I guess the yogurt is not spoiled."

Carl grabbed a spoon from his pocket and grabbed a spoonful of yogurt.

"Where did you get that spoon?" asked Bob.

"Kamek gave it to me since I asked for a spoon at Sluggy's castle."

"Did you hear that Kamek uses a spoon as a raping device?" said a flying Koopa who passed by the Toadies.

Carl eyes grew wide as he placed his spoon on his mouth.

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Sapphira spotted the star from a distance. She walked up to the star and stared at it. She remembered Shino talking about this before. The baby is a star baby, so the baby will be able to do its special ability.

She touched the star and she was encased in an egg.

"What is going on?!?" shouted Sapphira.

She felt queasy since the egg moved up and down and even shook a bit. She was finally released from her egg prison and the baby landed on her back.

"Are you okay!" exclaimed Sapphira.

The baby remained silent. Sapphira grabbed the baby and hugged him VERY tightly. She quickly let go of the baby when the baby gasped for air.

"Sorry," mumbled Sapphira.

She placed the baby on her back and entered the door. She jumped on the ski lifts and walked over the slippery ice. From a distance, she heard two very familiar voices bickering.

"It's wasn't my fault!" shouted Sirius, the voice that Sapphira quickly noted.

"I am going to tell on our parents!" shouted Cameo from a distance.

Sapphira followed the source of the sound and came across the group of Yoshi. Amy and Shino were the only Yoshis absent.

"Sapphira!" shouted Sirius as she ran up to her best friend. This time Sirius gave the tight hug.

"Hey Sapphira, do you want to go skiing?" asked Sirius.

"No!" shouted all of the Yoshis in unison.

"What's wrong?" asked Sapphira.

"Don't worry about those fools-"

"You are so grounded sister!" yelled Cameo.

"Oh shut up!...Just go to that hut and get the skis and met me at the edge of the slope."

Sapphira nodded her head and entered the hut. She came out with a pair of ski and a hat with a cotton ball at its tip on the baby's head.

"Is the hat really necessary?" asked Sirius.

"I think it's cute," replied Sapphira.

Sapphira and Sirius stood at the edge of the slope. Suddenly, Sapphira's whole body shook as she realized how high in the air they were.

"Uh S-Sirius, I don't think I can do this," stuttered Sapphira.

"Yeah, even Edward chickened out and he's usually the brave one," said Biggs.

"Sirus! Don't go!" shouted Shino all of a sudden. He ran toward Sirius but he tripped and pushed Sapphira down the slope.

"You retard! You pushed Sapphira down the slope!" yelled Sirius.

"Hey, at least I saved your butt," said Shino.

"Sapphira has the baby!"

"But you're safe," said Shino with a flirtatious smile.

Sirius walked up to Shino and slapped him. "I was going to ski with Sapphira! She can't handle those obstacles on her own! She needs someone to guide her! That is I waited here until all of you losers came here!"

"Did you just call me a loser!" yelled Biggs.

"I guess I'll have to get to Sapphira first," said Sirius. She was about to jumped of f the slope when Shino grabbed her. "Let go of me Shino! Sapphira needs me!"

"Sapphira is a smart girl. She can do it on her own," said Shino.

"You don't understand! She is my friend, I can't let anything happen to her!" Sirius dropped onto her knees and watched Sapphira desperately trying to control herself. Suddenly Sirius pushed Shino to the ground and jumped off the slope.

"Leave her alone Shino. The ski slope is the only shortcut to the castle," said Cameo, "you worry too much. We have to get moving ourselves."

Sapphira finally managed to control herself. She focused on the path ahead, hoping to catch any obstacle ahead of time. She jumped over a rock just in time.

"Sapphira!" shouted Sirius from behind.

Sapphira looked back and smiled. How glad she was to see her best friend. Sirius approached her.

"I'm here for you Sapphira, I know this slope at the back of my hands," reassured Sirius. She knew Sapphira was afraid to do this.

They dodged many obstacle and many pitfall. They were having fun while doing so. They giggled with delight as they enjoyed the thrill of skiing.

Suddenly, Sapphira was approaching a tree and she wasn't paying attention. Sirius pushed her out of the way, but Sirius tripped on it roots and her feet bent at an impossible angle. She fell face-flat on the snow, while Sapphira skied away.

"Sapphira," muttered Sirius as she moaned in pain. Despite her pain, she was glad that it was not Sapphira.

Sapphira finally made it to the trees which marked the end of her travel, but this felt very strange. There was no Yoshi to grab the baby. Sapphira turned around and realized that Sirius was not behind her.

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Hey there a twist in plot! I admit this was not how I planned this chapter, it just came out of me. O.O. Since when do I do cliff hangers in this fic?!? Oh well, I still like it. :)

I think its neat how the Yoshi's personality are blossoming! I really like it. Kamek will never cease to amuse me. XD

Color of the Day: Light Blue

"Light Blue is the color of Diligence." When it comes to being on task, Sapphira does a pretty good job. She tends to remain on task when she is told to. She is a very obedient girl. (She is the few Yoshis who considers Cameo's words). Hard work and intelligence is an excellent combination!

Hope you enjoyed this chapter. I definitely can't wait for Sluggy the Unshaven's castle!
LOL "Unshaven." That does not explain why Sluggy is slimey. O.O