Everything went well for the next couple of days. Milo and Kida soon shared the news, and many people brought gifts to the palace, as the new king and queen were greatly admired in Atlantis.
Milo felt like the king of the world. There was a funny, tingly feeling in his chest, a mixture of love for Kida, happiness, excitement, and laughter. He felt like smiling all the time. Kida was also overjoyed, and she spent ages making clothes for herself and the baby.
The world seemed full of happiness.
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Vinny, Audrey, Mole, Mrs Packard, Sweet and Whitmore were on their way to visit Atlantis. It had been Whitmore's idea, and the others were looking forward to seeing their friends again.
They were travelling along the ancient highway which lead to Atlantis when they saw another crew.
There were about ten able-bodied men sitting round a campfire, talking loudly and laughing. At least six of them were smoking cigars, and there were also a couple of skinheads. They noticed several empty beer cans scattered on the floor around them. They were drunk. The team crept past them in the shadows, but they were too drowsy to notice them.
Worried, they ran to Atlantis to warn Milo and Kida.