The next day...
*Yyyaaaawwwwnnn*...Nnnothing like a good stretch for the early morning, maybe too early. The sun isn't even up now. Oh right, we did a pretty big jump from yesterday. Then I'll have to explain. Well we were about to head to Elder Bluff, but it was getting late. We'd all agreed we all had to start tomorrow, which is today. Tara explain the situation regarding Tonka and Elder Bluff, and Red Rust was not having it. She says they should go look for the ship that took Tonka instead. But Tara stopped her and told Rebecca they don't even know who the enemy is or where it is and what the ship looks like. Rebecca slapped her face and let out of frustrated sigh, yyeeaa she realized she slipped up. I jumped in and suggested the Loca Dodgers help us since we were looking for the same place. Everyone agreed, even Rebecca who later pouted.
"Man it sure is warm here", I said resting my arms on the ship while waiting for the sun to rise, "Wonder how long summer will last?"
I suddenly saw the sun peek out a little from the horizon, it is sure pretty bright. I can see the rays shining in the clouds below and from above, man that place is nice when you let lose and take in the atmosphere. The light breeze feels nice too, brings a smile to my face.
"Ahoy up there!", I heard someone shout.
I looked and saw Captain Eli and and his second in command, Keilani. I jumped from the ship and made a landing roll, so I don't crush my feet 'cause this ship is quite tall.
"Who-ho-hoa, what an entrance", Eli said clapping.
"Than-whoa", I said trying to balance myself, "Thanks"
"Haha, so, why you up so early", Eli asked
"Skylag"
"Yea that does make sense", Keilani said.
"Oh right, I need to ask you something"
"Which iiiiss?"
"Mine helping us with a rescue?"
"A rescue?"
I told Eli and Keilani about what happened to Tonka and how he could be our key to finding Captain Blood's Cave. When they heard that, Eli and Keilani looked at each other and nod. I'll take that as a yes. Yyyup they said yes.
"Mariii!", Iiii...heard Tara shouted.
"...", I turned around to the ship.
"What have I told you about leaving my side!", Tara said walking down from the ship.
"Wait, wait, hear me out first", I begged waving my hands.
"...I'm listening", Tara said folding her arms with a serious expression.
"You see-
"She was just asking us to join you guys", Keilani said.
"What?", Tara questioned unfolding her arms and relaxed her face.
"Yea, since we're looking for the same place, might as well", Eli said walking up to Tara, "So what do you say, shall we work together?", he asked extending his hand.
"...Okay", Tara said after nodding her head then shook Eli's hand with a smile.
Oh man that was close, they really saved me from that.
An hour and 37 minutes later...
Pfft, breakfast was great. Those bison were nice enough to share their food and MAN can they cook. After Tara and Eli explain the partnership they'd agreed on, and everyone was okay with it. Sweet, no problem. Now we just need to get to Elder Bluff and summon the Thunderbird. The Dodgers had to follow us since they were pretty new here as well, but it didn't take us long. Elder Bluff was right across from the village. First we had to ask the leader if we could use the Great Totem.
"Ah, you have returned", said the bison leader, "What brings you back?"
"We wish to make an offering to the Thunderbird", Tara said.
"Hhmmm...okay, I will allow you to use it to call her", the leader said.
Great, that was easy-
"However"
Figures.
"You must tell us what she says"
Huh, never mind then. We all went out the tent and to the very, very, very tall hill. No joke, this hill is really tall. We got up top and saw the totems, both Eli and Tara called for the Thunderbird. Suddenly the air started to feel funny. The air started pulling us in and there was some kind of spark of lightning appearing from the totems. Tara slowly backed away and bump into Milo.
"You okay?", Eli asked looking to Tara.
"Yea...yea I just, I just need to stand here that's all", Tara said sounding nervous.
Yea I would stand back too if lightning started showing up out of thin air. Though, Tara looks a little different. Wonder what's wron-AAAHHHH! OH MY STARS! THE BIRD, THE-THE THUNDERBIRD APPEARED!
"Who has summon me to this place?", The Thunderbird said sounding upset.
"We have", Eli said stepping in, "We wish for your help"
"Why should I help you?", The Thunderbird said angrily, "The Spirit World shudders - all the Totem Spirits are in rage, and the Bison Tribes are to blame!", she shouted sparking lightning.
"...The bison tribe? But how? They have been nothing but kind", Eli said dodging the lightning sparks.
"They have caused nothing but treachery upon the Spirits!", The Thunderbird shouted, "Until there is peace brought upon them, I shall never help you!", she shouted before disappearing.
Everyone had to stand up from the lightning and the wind Thunderbird spread when she disappeared. Mmaan. She was one angry bird.
"This doesn't make any sense", Eli said getting up, "Why would the bisons betray the spirits?"
"Best to tell the leader what has happened", Kobe suggested.
Without a doubt, everyone agreed. We told the village leader about Thunderbird's words, this made all the bison in the room worried and confused like Eli was. Suddenly, someone enter the tent.
"We have returned leader", said a bison.
"Ah, Raven Eye, Sun Dancer", said the leader, "What news have you brought?"
"Its about the ones known as the Black Storm Raiders", said the bison with a red and white feather hat, "They have caused trouble to another spirit"
"Who was it this time Sun Dancer?", a bison sitting by the leader asked concerned.
"Sister Snake"
"This is not good, in fact this is worse", said the leader, "If this keeps up-
"Hey, I hate to interrupt, but can we help somehow?", I asked waving my arm, "I mean, we help with the ghost while these guys help the bisons", I said pointing to all us.
"That is true, hmm...alright", the leader said, "Raven Eye, Sun Dancer, go with them and tell us the event that transpire"
"Yes, sir", Raven eye and Sun Dancer both said.
Great, the more the merrier.