The night wind grew colder, and the sky was all but sunny. The clouds covered the sky, and it was dark, really dark. A lantern was set up in the tent, and Farid and Meggie were just about to fall asleep. The two were sleeping on the bed, and Fenoglio and Orpheus were already asleep on the ground. Dustfinger got a fire going in front of the tent, and Mo and Resa were sitting beside it. Basta, was still laying on a bed, looking dead, but still alive. He hadn't moved once since he got there.
"Is Basta still alive?" Asked Dustfinger staring at Resa.
"Yes. Guaranteed. He is just unconscious for the time being. He should be recovering soon." She explained.
"Well he looks like he is dead as a rock or something." Mo said.
"Well so would you if you just fell off a floating castle." She said smiling at him. Then kissing him.
"Hey you two. I'm right here. I don't need to see what is going on in your love life."
Mo and Resa laughed and looked at the fire once again.
"Where do you think Woodleg went off to?" Mo asked after a long silence.
"No clue. Probably back to that fairy thing he hangs around with. Or should I say, the fairy thing hangs around with him." Dustfinger explained.
They all looked at each other for a moment, and then looked at the fire. They all knew that Woodleg was long gone by now.
"Are you planning on looking for him?" Asked Resa.
"Yeah. That'll be the day. Me looking for that man?" Dustfinger asked.
"Well he is your father…"
"HE IS NOT MY FATHER!" Dustfinger screamed out loud, standing up frightening the two.
"That man is an imposter. A Fake. A Phony! He will never be my father, and I will never have a father!" Dustfinger explained.
Resa was now hugging Mo in fear.
"I'm sorry. It's just so many people have asked me about him. And I get really mad about it. One day, you are alone, and happy, but the next you have a father, and one that is, is made up." Dustfinger explained with a lower voice.
"I know I was made up, and I was made from pen and paper, but I had a life, before all of this."
Resa got up and went to sit beside Dustfinger.
"Maybe its time for him to make a new life also. Maybe, its time for a, a new chapter in your life." Resa comforted him.
"Funny. The way you mentioned chapter. You know, I come from a book, and the next chapter gives more surprises."
"That's my point. Maybe this chapter, will give you more surprises. A new father, and new life." Explained Resa.
Mo was listening carefully, he didn't want to miss any of this.
"Maybe your right Resa." Dustfinger admitted.
"You know what! I'm going to find him. I'm going to find my father, my, my new life.
Mo and Resa got up and went beside Dustfinger.
"This is amazing!" Resa said.
"You sure about this?" Asked Mo.
"Yes. Yes I am." Dustfinger said.
Mo looked at Resa and then Dustfinger.
"Maybe I should go with you." Mo decided.
Resa was now worried and looked really concerned.
"You can't go. Its to dangerous." She said.
"He will need my help. I need to go with him." He said.
"Ok." She said, looking down at her feet.
"Hey. I will be careful. And I will always keep you in mind." He said.
He gave her a kiss and went inside to pack. Resa looked at Dustfinger and slapped him across the face. Dustfinger looked confused.
"You had better keep him safe." She said.
"I will don't worry." He said rubbing his check.
"Sorry about that."
"No problem. I always used to get those." He said smiling.
"I should better go pack." Dustfinger said.
The two went inside after each other, and saw Farid and Meggie awake. Meggie looked like she just heard the news because she was about to go into tears.
"Your not letting him go are you?" Meggie asked hugging Resa.
"Meggie. Your father will be alright. He is just helping…"
"NO! He will not be alright. He was just healed, and he is going on another adventure through the woods?" She said crying now.
"Meggie listen to me. Your father is a very strong man, he will not get injured. And he will have Dustfinger with him. They will keep each other safe." She explained rubbing the tears from Meggie's face.
She calmed down a little bit, and went over to Mo.
"I will always love you." She said.
"Oh Meggie. I will always love you to. I wont be gone forever." He explained.
Meggie went over to Dustfinger and slapped him across the face.
"You better keep him safe."
"Wow. Twice in one night. That's a record." Dustfinger said rubbing his red check.
Mo brought a bag over to Dustfinger and he put it on his shoulder.
"You ready?" Mo asked
"Yes." He replied.
Resa gave Mo a kiss, and Mo went to kiss Meggie on the forehead. They left the tent, and headed off into the wood. Mo looked back and blew a kiss to Resa and Meggie who were waving to him. Soon enough, the two adventurers were out of sight, and on their adventure.
It was still dark, and a rustle came from the other side of the wood. Two very dark figures came from the bush, and stood there, looking at Resa and Meggie. The two girls were very scared, and soon enough, the two figures started walking slowly towards them.