Chapter Nine-Enter the Calvary!
Late their first morning on the island, Mokuba stood on the dock, and gazed out at the calm water. Part of him worried about how they'd survive more than three weeks. He'd remembered that supplies were always dropped late during Seto's 'off' season when the CEO was working most of the time. If that was the case, they'd have to learn how to get their own food. Mokuba then turned to the south of the island, hearing a low motor. He walked a bit away from the deck and smiled brightly. It's the calvary to the rescue! For in five little speed boats came Rex Raptor's sisters, Randi Wilson, Nikole Matheson and Kendra Underwood.
"Mokuba! We thought we'd never find this place!" Nikole climbed out of the boat, and smiled.
"Rex almost found out about this too!" Meghan Raptor added. "Monica about blew our alibi!" She helped her sister out of her life jacket. "Where are they?"
"Still sleeping, I think." Mokuba replied. "Come on you guys. I'll show where we're going to live."
Monica didn't need to be shown. She'd already seen Andrew climbing from the ropes. "Andy!!" She ran to her friend, and t he two hugged. "We ta med to pway toos !"
"Tool!" Andrew grinned at Mokuba. "Good 'prise,Mokuba!"
"Glad you like it,Ands." Mokuba grinned back, and then rang the bell that hung on a low branch below the tree-hut. "Jonathan! Christien! Wake up!! We've to have a meeting!"
"A meeting?" Jon peered over the side of the hut sleepily. His eyes widened, seeing the others beside Mokuba. "Oh my...Chris! Wake up!"
"I'll get him up." Randi snickered, and climbed up to where the middle Roba was sleeping. She poured her canteen of ice water over him, and laughed, as he shot up.
"Holy cow, that was cold!!" Then he realized who'd done it. "Miranda?!" He grinned now. "I'm payin ' you back later, you know." He peeled off his wet shirt, and hung it up to dry. By then, Little E was awake, and fussing for breakfast. "Hey, Mo. Can we have the meeting while we eat breakfast?"
"Sure." He was passing out bananas to everyone. "Come on down though."
Soon, everyone was gathered around the fallen sand castle, and t he newcomers listened to the tale of the Robas' escape from the Home. They were all fascinated, as well as horrified that things had come to that to begin with.
"Atamire was really scary." Christien revealed. "None of the younger kids liked her."
"No joke." Jonathn agreed. "At least we're away from her now."
"I admit it probably wasn't the most pleasant place in the world, but don't you think it was better than having to take care of yourselves?" Randi spoke up softly.
"No way! She was going to give Little E away!" Christien exploded. "No one splits up the Robas!"
"May be so,but it would've been better for him to be in a house than out on an island. He can get really sick." Randi argued.
"Well, there's nothing for it now." Jon grumbled. "We're here."
"EJ! 'top it!" Monica shrieked suddenly, running over to Meghan in tears. "Him frewed sand at mes ."
"Espa Jakkob Roba!" Jonathan stood up, and scooped the baby into his arms. "We do not throw sand."
"Sowwy..."
Suddenly Meghan stood up. "Alright. We need a survival strategy. Those two huts are not going to hold all of us. Maybe we can make mini shelters out of bamboo or something. We also need a better cook fire."
"I can do that." Kenny offered. So,the three girls set about making shelters and fire,while Nikole made sure the younger kids were washed and fed.
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"What do you mean,Rex?" Espa frowned slightly, listening to his friend on the phone.
"Just what I said, Roba. Meghan and Monica took off with Weevil's sister last night, and no one has heard from them. Same with your buddy Cedric. His younger sister Miranda is missing."
"I don't get it. If they're calling all of them, why won't they call us?" Espa wondered aloud. "Don't worry, Rex. We'll find your sisters. I'm going over to Kaiba's now. Do you want to meet me over there?"
"Nah..I'm going to Weevil's. We'll be in touch, all right?"
"Right." Espa hung up, and sank into a chair. What the heck are they thinking?!! All they're doing is getting Kaiba and I into more trouble! If only I could get a vision telling me where they were! That'd really help! ! Just as he was thinking that, his eyes widened,as he was shown something he'd rather not have seen. "Andrew! No!" He closed his eyes tightly, willing the vision to pass. When it did, he stood up shakily. He gripped the phone table to keep himself steady, as he dialed Kaiba's cell phone. He could barely stand, yet he needed to let Kaiba know he was ready to picked up. There would be no way he'd be able to wait for a bus now.
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"You claim you saw them on an island? Mokuba doesn't know of any islands. Aside from that, Mokuba doesn't even know how to drive a boat."
"I'm telling you, that's what I saw. Andrew gets bitten by a snake, and becomes really sick. I just don't know what kind."
Kaiba grunted. "It sounds too easy. If you can have visions like that, why didn't you know yesterday?"
"Because I don't choose when I have them, Seto." Espa snapped. "I wish I could."
"Fine. But there a lot of islands, Espa. I'm going to need specifics."
The eldest Roba rubbed his temples in exhaustion. "As soon as I remember more. I'd just r ather it be sooner than later."
"As would I. I don't like what Mokuba's done for than one reason." He grunted. "But this can't have all been his doing either."
"I'm sure it wasn't." Eapa replied. "My brothers are just as guilty as Mokuba. I will deal with them myself." If I'll even be allowed near them, that is. Atamire surely thinks we Robas planned this together or something. Oh Jon.what were you thinking?! Couldn't you have just waited for Seto to come through? Espa sighed deeply.
"Don't worry about it, Roba. I won't let them take your brothers away from you. I'm a man of my word." Kaiba said quietly. "Come. I'll have Myra show you to a room. You'll do no one any good as exhausted as you are right now."
"Thank you." Espa replied softly, as he followed Kaiba inside.