Set and ready, Kit lead Karnage on to the SeaDuck, making sure he was tightly fastened in the passenger's seat behind them. Molly had gone to school a half and hour before they're leave. Guinna flew while Kit navigated and keep an eye on Karnage. He'd given them directions before they left to go southeast of Cape Suzette which would lead them deep into the Tangelo Ocean.
"I hope you're not trying to give us phony directions, Karnage" Kit said almost two hours into the flight. He'd looked over his maps for any islands in that area even though he knew well that there was no charted lands down there.
Karnage tsked. "Now why would I do such a thing to you when I have nothing to lose? I would never give phony directions to my Guinna."
The tension suddenly rose ten degrees. Kit gripped the armrest, driving a stake into his adversary's heart. At least, in his mind he was. "She's not yours' to claim. Guinna is my wife!"
A gentle hand rested on Kit's arm making him flinch. "Enough with the arguing. Kit, there's the island!" Guinna said, pointing to a strip on the water. Kit strained his eyes, but spotted the small island in the distance.
"I tell the truth, but you don't even believe me then."
"Karnage, how can we get to the island without any of your pirates seeing us?" Guinna asked.
He cocked an eye upward. "I don't think I should tell you."
"Kit, take the controls" Guinna said, getting up before Kit could do anything drastic to their captive. She stepped back to Karnage calmly then, "We don't have time to play games! Either you tell us where we can land or I will push you off this plane myself!" Guinna would of been amused by the slight grin across Kit's face if she wasn't busy at the moment.
"I love it when you're angry, but since you make threat, I will tell you. There is a dock on the farthest side of the island. It is the least used part of the island and should be safe to land."
Kit flew far around the island, keeping a safe distance from being spotted. Guinna looked through the binoculars at the island. There, slaves were loading cargo planes and making various items and cooking for lunch. Pirate guards patrolled around with guns in hand. The scene triggered bad memories of her days in the camp. Guinna heaved, and set the binoculars down.
Kit started to drop altitude and landed at the empty dock below. He made his way out first, peering around to see if anyone was in sight. The surroundings were vacant.
"I'm surprised Karnage told us the truth" Kit said to Guinna as they set out on the dock.
There was pause. "What if he's setting us up for a trap?"
"We took a risk already coming here, Guinna."
"I know" Guinna choked out. Her stomach started to twist, making her grimace.
"I'll go into the camp" Kit said. His hand on her shoulder made Guinna jump. "You'll be all right?"
She nodded, vaguely. 'Yes, I'll be fine." She watched him disappear into the jungle, vague imagined images of him at war from years ago flashed through her mind.
Kit trekked through the jungle, carefully searching for any sign of Baloo or Rebecca or anyone who knew information on them. He came to a clearing where huts, lined in rows, were. Suddenly, familiar voices caught his ears.
"Baloo! Get up! They're going to be looking for. You want to end up in the burial grounds?"
"What? They're sending me to the burial ground?"
"If you don't get to work, they will."
Kit gasped in shock. "It's them!" He wasted no time, checking briefly for guards then dashing to the hut. He slipped in. Baloo and Rebecca had their backs turned to the entrance. Baloo was getting dressed as Rebecca tried to calm him down. They didn't even notice he walked in.
"Calm down" Rebecca said. "As long as they don't catch you sleeping, they won't send you there. Okay?" She touched his cheek. Baloo composed himself.
"Thanks Becky. You know how to get me calm."
Kit just stood their watching the scene unfold. The two bears, all the sudden, turned to see him standing there. They all just stared in disbelief for several moments. Kit had to break the silence, for his disbelief was even grater.
"Baloo…Rebecca…you are alive…" He wiped a tear from his eye.
"Kit?" Rebecca gaped.
"Kit" Baloo stuttered out also. He stepped pass Rebecca and up to his son, laying a hand on him. "You're here…but how…how did you find us? Did they catch you?"
He held up a hand. "It's all right. I'm here to rescue you." He read their faces. "It's a long story. Let's just get out of here before anyone catches us."
He peeked out the hut. Coast was clear. He signaled to them to follow him into the jungle. They trekked for several minutes before finding themselves near the beach on the far side of the island. Guinna was waiting anxiously. When she saw the trio walk through the brush, she fell to one knee. Kit ran to her, thinking she was fainting.
"Guinna!" Rebecca cried, right behind Kit. "Are you all right?"
"Yes" the tearing girl squeaked out. She wrapped her arms around Rebecca's neck. "You're here. He did tell the truth."
"I can't believe you found us, Lil' Britches" Baloo said, standing beside Kit's tall figure. "Well, you're not so little anymore."
Kit smiled. "That's okay. I missed you calling me that, Papa Bear. We better get back to the plane and get out of here."
The four turned to the plane, but halted by frightening sight.
"Hello, glad you could join us" Karnage said, confidently. Pulled to him was Molly, a knife against her throat.
"Molly!"
"Molly! My baby!" Rebecca tried to run to her, ready to tear Karnage in two, but Baloo held her back.
"What are you doing here?" Kit asked. Molly's facade was strong, but the fear in her eyes betrayed her strength.
"Karnage told me moma was alive. I had to come, but I knew you wouldn't let me. Kit, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry."
Kit raised a hand in a peace gesture, giving all he could to not lose his cool. "It's okay, Molly. Karnege, let her go. She has nothing to do with this."
"I'll let her go." There was a wicked curl in his voice. "For an exchange."
Guinna lowered her head in her hands. This couldn't be happening. Not now. Where was her backup? "I know you want me, Karnage."
She heard a gasp beside her. Kit clutched her wrist. "Guinna, no!" She leaned close to his ear. "It'll be all right. Trust me. I love you." He stared at her in desperation.
"Karnage, let Molly go." Guinna stepped forward. Karnage watched her carefully until she was a close distance near him. He released Molly, who ran to Guinna, confused.
"What are you doing?"
Guinna grasped her shoulders. "Go to moma." She pushed her sister away behind her. Molly dashed into Rebecca's arms.
Karnage tugged Guinna to him, and whispered to her face. "I knew you would come around."
"Let them leave the island right now."
"I cannot do that" he replied, slyly.
"I'd change my tone if I were you…"
Karnage squinted an eye, wondering just what she meant. Just then, the sound of a dozen plane engines roared towards the island. Guinna took advantage of Karnage's distraction, and knocked the knife from his hand. Kit moved swiftly, catapulting Karnage to the ground - digging a knee into his back.
Guinna looked down at him, heaving. "Looks like the calvarie is here." Her plan was falling into place. She'd called the Usland Coast Force that morning. She wasn't sure they'd take her call seriously, but it was a risk she had to take. Karnage would finally be in prison and the slaves of the island would be freed.
***
"How did you two survive the fall from the Iron Vulture?" Kit asked Baloo as he flew the family back to Cape Suzette.
"Call it a coincidence" Ball started. ", but I had put on a parachute while we were waiting to get out. When me and Becky were pushed out, we got safely to the water…the pirates found us. That's how we got on the island."
"I can't believe that you're here. I missed you so much, mom" Molly said sitting next to Rebecca and hugging her for the hundredth time.
"I missed you more than every, Molly."
Guinna smiled at the amazing scene. This was the time she'd been waiting for. "Kit?"
"Yeah, Gigi?"
She slid a hand down his chest from behind. "I have to tell you something that I been wanting to tell you for two weeks now."
Kit looked up at her. "What's that?"
"I went to the doctor a couple weeks ago. And Kit, we've joined the pudding club…" He cocked an eyebrow, not understanding what she meant. "I have a bun in the oven." When he still didn't follow her, she blurted out for all to hear. "We're going to have a baby!"
The end...but to be continued in the next part, "Almost Paradise". Thanks to everyone who has keep up with my series!!!
"I hope you're not trying to give us phony directions, Karnage" Kit said almost two hours into the flight. He'd looked over his maps for any islands in that area even though he knew well that there was no charted lands down there.
Karnage tsked. "Now why would I do such a thing to you when I have nothing to lose? I would never give phony directions to my Guinna."
The tension suddenly rose ten degrees. Kit gripped the armrest, driving a stake into his adversary's heart. At least, in his mind he was. "She's not yours' to claim. Guinna is my wife!"
A gentle hand rested on Kit's arm making him flinch. "Enough with the arguing. Kit, there's the island!" Guinna said, pointing to a strip on the water. Kit strained his eyes, but spotted the small island in the distance.
"I tell the truth, but you don't even believe me then."
"Karnage, how can we get to the island without any of your pirates seeing us?" Guinna asked.
He cocked an eye upward. "I don't think I should tell you."
"Kit, take the controls" Guinna said, getting up before Kit could do anything drastic to their captive. She stepped back to Karnage calmly then, "We don't have time to play games! Either you tell us where we can land or I will push you off this plane myself!" Guinna would of been amused by the slight grin across Kit's face if she wasn't busy at the moment.
"I love it when you're angry, but since you make threat, I will tell you. There is a dock on the farthest side of the island. It is the least used part of the island and should be safe to land."
Kit flew far around the island, keeping a safe distance from being spotted. Guinna looked through the binoculars at the island. There, slaves were loading cargo planes and making various items and cooking for lunch. Pirate guards patrolled around with guns in hand. The scene triggered bad memories of her days in the camp. Guinna heaved, and set the binoculars down.
Kit started to drop altitude and landed at the empty dock below. He made his way out first, peering around to see if anyone was in sight. The surroundings were vacant.
"I'm surprised Karnage told us the truth" Kit said to Guinna as they set out on the dock.
There was pause. "What if he's setting us up for a trap?"
"We took a risk already coming here, Guinna."
"I know" Guinna choked out. Her stomach started to twist, making her grimace.
"I'll go into the camp" Kit said. His hand on her shoulder made Guinna jump. "You'll be all right?"
She nodded, vaguely. 'Yes, I'll be fine." She watched him disappear into the jungle, vague imagined images of him at war from years ago flashed through her mind.
Kit trekked through the jungle, carefully searching for any sign of Baloo or Rebecca or anyone who knew information on them. He came to a clearing where huts, lined in rows, were. Suddenly, familiar voices caught his ears.
"Baloo! Get up! They're going to be looking for. You want to end up in the burial grounds?"
"What? They're sending me to the burial ground?"
"If you don't get to work, they will."
Kit gasped in shock. "It's them!" He wasted no time, checking briefly for guards then dashing to the hut. He slipped in. Baloo and Rebecca had their backs turned to the entrance. Baloo was getting dressed as Rebecca tried to calm him down. They didn't even notice he walked in.
"Calm down" Rebecca said. "As long as they don't catch you sleeping, they won't send you there. Okay?" She touched his cheek. Baloo composed himself.
"Thanks Becky. You know how to get me calm."
Kit just stood their watching the scene unfold. The two bears, all the sudden, turned to see him standing there. They all just stared in disbelief for several moments. Kit had to break the silence, for his disbelief was even grater.
"Baloo…Rebecca…you are alive…" He wiped a tear from his eye.
"Kit?" Rebecca gaped.
"Kit" Baloo stuttered out also. He stepped pass Rebecca and up to his son, laying a hand on him. "You're here…but how…how did you find us? Did they catch you?"
He held up a hand. "It's all right. I'm here to rescue you." He read their faces. "It's a long story. Let's just get out of here before anyone catches us."
He peeked out the hut. Coast was clear. He signaled to them to follow him into the jungle. They trekked for several minutes before finding themselves near the beach on the far side of the island. Guinna was waiting anxiously. When she saw the trio walk through the brush, she fell to one knee. Kit ran to her, thinking she was fainting.
"Guinna!" Rebecca cried, right behind Kit. "Are you all right?"
"Yes" the tearing girl squeaked out. She wrapped her arms around Rebecca's neck. "You're here. He did tell the truth."
"I can't believe you found us, Lil' Britches" Baloo said, standing beside Kit's tall figure. "Well, you're not so little anymore."
Kit smiled. "That's okay. I missed you calling me that, Papa Bear. We better get back to the plane and get out of here."
The four turned to the plane, but halted by frightening sight.
"Hello, glad you could join us" Karnage said, confidently. Pulled to him was Molly, a knife against her throat.
"Molly!"
"Molly! My baby!" Rebecca tried to run to her, ready to tear Karnage in two, but Baloo held her back.
"What are you doing here?" Kit asked. Molly's facade was strong, but the fear in her eyes betrayed her strength.
"Karnage told me moma was alive. I had to come, but I knew you wouldn't let me. Kit, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry."
Kit raised a hand in a peace gesture, giving all he could to not lose his cool. "It's okay, Molly. Karnege, let her go. She has nothing to do with this."
"I'll let her go." There was a wicked curl in his voice. "For an exchange."
Guinna lowered her head in her hands. This couldn't be happening. Not now. Where was her backup? "I know you want me, Karnage."
She heard a gasp beside her. Kit clutched her wrist. "Guinna, no!" She leaned close to his ear. "It'll be all right. Trust me. I love you." He stared at her in desperation.
"Karnage, let Molly go." Guinna stepped forward. Karnage watched her carefully until she was a close distance near him. He released Molly, who ran to Guinna, confused.
"What are you doing?"
Guinna grasped her shoulders. "Go to moma." She pushed her sister away behind her. Molly dashed into Rebecca's arms.
Karnage tugged Guinna to him, and whispered to her face. "I knew you would come around."
"Let them leave the island right now."
"I cannot do that" he replied, slyly.
"I'd change my tone if I were you…"
Karnage squinted an eye, wondering just what she meant. Just then, the sound of a dozen plane engines roared towards the island. Guinna took advantage of Karnage's distraction, and knocked the knife from his hand. Kit moved swiftly, catapulting Karnage to the ground - digging a knee into his back.
Guinna looked down at him, heaving. "Looks like the calvarie is here." Her plan was falling into place. She'd called the Usland Coast Force that morning. She wasn't sure they'd take her call seriously, but it was a risk she had to take. Karnage would finally be in prison and the slaves of the island would be freed.
***
"How did you two survive the fall from the Iron Vulture?" Kit asked Baloo as he flew the family back to Cape Suzette.
"Call it a coincidence" Ball started. ", but I had put on a parachute while we were waiting to get out. When me and Becky were pushed out, we got safely to the water…the pirates found us. That's how we got on the island."
"I can't believe that you're here. I missed you so much, mom" Molly said sitting next to Rebecca and hugging her for the hundredth time.
"I missed you more than every, Molly."
Guinna smiled at the amazing scene. This was the time she'd been waiting for. "Kit?"
"Yeah, Gigi?"
She slid a hand down his chest from behind. "I have to tell you something that I been wanting to tell you for two weeks now."
Kit looked up at her. "What's that?"
"I went to the doctor a couple weeks ago. And Kit, we've joined the pudding club…" He cocked an eyebrow, not understanding what she meant. "I have a bun in the oven." When he still didn't follow her, she blurted out for all to hear. "We're going to have a baby!"
The end...but to be continued in the next part, "Almost Paradise". Thanks to everyone who has keep up with my series!!!