Seventh Entry of the Avalon World Trip - Secret Diary #4
We were now in a river, and there were lot of trees, some with vines. "Where in the world are we?", Angela asked in curiosity.
"Wherever we are, it's sure hot.", Elisa commented airily as she removed her jacket. We then heard what sounded like gunshots.
"Do you hear that?", Chris asked with a snort. "I did.", Colin said, nodding in agreement. "It sounds like gunshots.", Lacey said with a worried look.
"It sounds like it's coming from over there.", I said, pointing in a direction. Goliath then steered the boat to land, and we all got off.
We then saw through the bushes, some people firing at Gargoyles! One was a male who looked like a snake as he didn't have any legs, and the other was a female who had blue skin.
"Are they Gargoyles?", Angela asked in surprise. "A clan in the middle of a rain-forest, is that possible?", Elisa asked in awe.
"Anything is possible, Angela.", Goliath rumbled softly with a nod. One of them then shot a net at the two, and they were caught.
"Oh, no!", Angela said, gasping in horror. "We have to help them!", Lacey said with a growl. "Sally, you stay here!", Goliath ordered me quickly as he and the others went to go help fight off the humans.
I saw one of them cut Bronx's foot, and the others were holding off well. I saw one man pointing a gun at Chris, but I saw a long red tail push the man away from Chris.
"You okay?", I then saw a female gargoyle who had red skin and black hair, and she had a very long tail which reminded me of a snake's tail.
"I'm fine, thanks.", Chris said with a grateful grin while the rest of humans ran off. "Mother! Father!" the female Gargoyle called out as she went over to her parents which I figured..
"We have told you that it's too dangerous, Rose!", the red male Gargoyle growled lightly in frustration. "Yes, daughter. You have to be careful around here.", the female blue Gargoyle agreed deeply with a nod.
"I'm sorry. I was just worried.", Rose said, looking humbled. I then came out from my hiding spot, and Goliath then walked over to the Gargoyles who were under the net.
"Here, let me help you.", Goliath nodded as he then removed the net, and the two stood up.
"I am Zafiro, and my mate here is Obsidiana, and this is our daughter Rose.", Zafiro said as he placed his hands on his daughter's shoulders.
"Thank you for your help. You too, human.", Obsidiana said with a nod as she noticed Elisa. "The Green is safe for now. Come with us." Zafiro said softly as we followed him.
Bronx then whimpered loudly which made us all turn around, and walked back to him. "Bronx's cut is hurting him.", Angela said as she held up Bronx's paw.
"Poor Bronx.", Lacey cooed lightly as she petted Bronx on the head. "One of those humans must have cut him.", Colin said with a growl.
"What can we do to heal him?", Elisa said, looking helpless. "We have something much better.", I then saw Obsidiana and Rose with plants in their hands, and they approach Bronx.
"The pollen from this flower will heal his injury.", Rose said warmly as she had the pollen fall on Bronx's cut. "And this leaf will protect him from infection.", Obsidiana said.
"That means a lot to us as Bronx's family.", Goliath smiled softly with a nod. "Of course, anything to help our kind.", Obsidiana smiled warmly.
"But each time humans cut down more trees, such medicines are lost forever.", Rose said with a snarl. "Now I understand why the forest needs Gargoyle protection. Are there many of your clan?", Goliath asked.
"Only a few of us live at the pyramid.", Zafiro sighed heavily. "The pyramid?", Chris asked in confusion as I then noticed that he was walking beside Rose.
We then saw a pyramid up ahead. "It's huge.", I said with a gasp of awe. "Yes, this place has been around for generations through centuries.", Obsidiana nodded.
"And we guard it day and night.", Zafiro smiled softly. "Day and night?", I asked curiously. "How?", Chris asked in shock.
"The pendants we wear are magic.", Rose said with a wide smile. "It is true what Rose says. These magic pendants prevent the sun from turning us to stone.", Obsidiana said with a nod.
Then we then saw two gargoyles roar at us, and come down from the pyramid. "Peace, my comrades. They are friends.", Zafiro called out with a smile.
We were shown more as they led us. "The pyramid has been home to our clan, but we recently had loss.", Turqesa said softly.
"Yes, while we were out protecting the Green, humans invaded the pyramid, and killed the others.", Zafiro sighed heavily.
"We share your grief.", Goliath said with a nod of acknowledgment. "But you still function in daylight?", Chris asked curiously.
"We have yet to turn to stone.", Rose said with a smile. "Though we never found out where the amulet had gone, we know it must still be in intact as we are living proof.", Jade said lightly with a nod.
The clan led us inside. "It's nearing dawn. Goliath,if you and the others stay here, especially your mate as she could endanger her child.", Obsidiana said hastily.
"No, we will be okay.", Goliath said with a smile. Then we saw the sun rise, and we all turned back to our human forms.
"Oh, my word.", Zafiro gasped in shock. "You all turned into humans?", Rose asked in amazement. "It is thanks to my mate, we have the gift to become humans during the day.", Goliath said with a light grin.
"You know magic, Sally?", Obsidiana asked in surprise. "I do, but it was Draven who taught me.", I said with a smirk, and then Draven appeared.
"Draven!", The Mayan clan gasped in shock and awe. "Hello, my friends. How I am pleased to meet you all.", Draven smiled warmly.
"How are you here?", Turquesa asked in amazement. "I am a spirit, and I live within Sally's body.", Draven said with a chuckle as he held my shoulder warmly.
"That's just incredible.", Zafiro chuckled lightly. Then Zafiro said he would be going on patrol, and Elisa wanted to accompany him, I would go with them too, so, I handed Goliath Dagian's egg.
"Watch over our child, Goliath.", I said with a nod. "I will.", Goliath said before kissing me warmly. "Your egg will be safe here.", Obsidiana said with a smile.
"Can I go with you, father?", Rose asked anxiously. "Of course, but you must not be alone in another part of the Green if we get separated.", Zafiro warned sternly.
"Chris can go with you. He knows how to use a bow and arrow.", Colin said with a confident smile. Chris then went with us as we left the pyramid.
We walked for a while, and we saw two humans cutting down a tree, so Zafiro scared them off. "For a minute there, you had me scared.", Elisa said, looking upset.
"What else can I do to protect the Green?", Zafiro growled lightly. "They're farmers. If they don't cut down a few of your trees, they can't grow food to feed their families.", I said with a glare/growl.
"There is no such thing as a few trees.", Zafiro snarled lowly as he slithered off. "My parents, and the others have always been like this.", Rose said with a heavy sigh.
"What do you mean?", Elisa asked in confusion. "I have felt bad for the humans. As I can understand, they want to grow food for their families, but my family doesn't let them. They are scared that the medicines we use will be gone forever.", Rose said with a shake of her head.
"Haven't you ever tried to convince them?", Chris asked sadly. "I have from time to time, but my parents refuse to listen.", Rose said with a frustrated growl.
"Sorry, Rose.", Chris said, comforting her as he held her shoulder warmly. "They have been protective of me, and they won't let me go explore the forest unless someone goes with me.", Rose said with a huff.
"I know what it feels like.", I said with a smile before I felt Draven. What is it, Draven? I asked quickly. Sally, I had a vision, and I know where the sun amulet is. Draven said with anxiety in his voice.
You do! Where is it? I asked excitedly. It's in a museum in New York. Also, I'm afraid that the Mayan clan will have to leave the Green. Draven said, sounding resigned.
Why? I asked nervously. They have to leave because of the humans. They will starve if they won't let them grow their trees. Draven said with a sigh.
But what about the medicine? I asked softly. They will have to take them to a different place where they can grow them in peace. Draven said thoughtfully.
That's a good idea, but convincing them, it will be hard. I said with a heavy sigh. I also saw a vision of Chris and Rose. Draven said lightly.
What does it mean? I asked curiously, half expecting what I thought already. Chris and Rose, they are mates. Draven chuckled lightly.
Chris and Rose are mates! I look at them, and they look cute together, but then I got a sad feeling. Then does that mean we will have to say goodbye to Chris? I asked in shock and sadness.
I'm afraid so, but you and the others will still see him from time to time. Draven said with a affirming tone in his voice.
I talked a bit more with Rose. She was such a nice Gargoyle, and she was also very pretty. Could she be my mate? I sure hope so. We were walking for a bit when we saw that it would be soon be dusk, and I then turned back to my Gargoyle form.
"Does it hurt?", Rose asked in concern. "No, it doesn't.", I said, giving her my crooked grin. "What does it feel like to be human?", Rose asked excitedly and curiously.
"You get to explore more, and most importantly, you get to go in public without the humans getting scared.", I said with a laugh.
"That sounds like fun.", Rose said with a grin, and then I smelled smoke. "Do you smell that?", I asked suspiciously.
"I smell smoke.", Rose said with a nod. We then saw some trees on fire. "Oh, no! The trees are burning, we have to stop it from spreading!", Rose said in dismay and shock as she then went on ahead.
"Rose, wait!", I said in worry as I ran after her.
We all went back to the pyramid. I walked up to Goliath. "How is our baby doing?", I asked curiously with a smile as he gave me Dagian's egg softly.
"He's doing just well. He sure loves to sleep.", Goliath rumbled with a chuckle. "Where is Rose?", Obsidiana asked in worry.
"She was with us, but where could she have gone?", Elisa asked, shrugging in confusion. "I don't see Chris anywhere.", Colin said, shaking his head.
"Guys, look!" Lacey shouted as she pointed to something, and we saw smoke coming from the trees. "A fire!", Turquesa said in distress.
"Let's go put it out.", Zafiro said with a growl. I handed Elisa my child. "Elisa, you stay here, and watch Dagian.", I said with a look at her.
"I will.", Elisa said with a nod, and then we all glided to the spot. We all then attempted to put out the fire, and I used a spell to summon water, so I was able to put out a bit of the fire.
I then heard a shout of pain. I turned around to see Rose, and her tail was stuck under a tree. "Rose!", Zafiro and Obsidiana shouted in horror.
I saw Rose's tail trapped under a burning tree. "Chris, help me! It hurts!" Rose cried out in pain, tears falling down her face.
I then went over, and I tried to lift the tree, but it was too heavy for me to lift by myself. I then saw Zafiro and Obsidiana help me.
"Hold on, we will help you!", Obsidiana called out as she lifted a part of the tree. "On the count of three, we lift together. One, two, three!", Zafiro roared loudly.
We were able to lift the tree enough for Rose to get her tail out from there. Rose then hugged her parents.
"I was so scared.", Rose said, sobbing as she shook in fright. "I know, sweetie. Thank goodness you're alright!", Obsidiana cried softly as she kissed Rose's forehead.
"Yes, you're safe now, daughter.", Zafiro growled lightly as he kissed Rose's temple. They all pulled back before Rose turned to me.
"Chris, thanks for protecting me.", Rose said with a smile. "You're welcome.", I nodded with a grin, and then Rose hugged me.
I was able to summon enough water to put out all the fire. "Great job, Sally!", Angela said with a laugh, cheering lightly.
"Your magic is amazing!", Colin said with a grin. "It always helps us in our problems.", Lacey said with a chuckle of agreement.
"Well done, my love. You have saved the forest in time.", Goliath rumbled happily with a purr.