Another chapter! Since it took stitch until night to crash land he is still in hyperspace. Here I will set up the conflict with Hilda and the elves, but things go a bit differently! Hope you enjoy!
Hilda was sleeping peacefully with Twig, her loyal deerfox by her side. Unknown to the little girl, her life was about to change forever! Twig was the first one to wake up as usual and started his morning routine by licking Hilda's face until she woke up.
"Ok Twig! I am awake," Hilda told him with a chuckle.
Twig only gave a cheerful bark in return. Suddenly, Hilda's bedroom door opened revealing Hilda's mother Johanna.
"Awake Hilda?" She asked.
"Thanks to a certain someone," Hilda mumbled.
Johanna chuckled in amusement, used to the antics of Hilda and her pet. Johanna smiled in happiness at the fact Hilda managed to find a pet that wouldn't be a hassle to take care of! Johanna shook her head at the memory of a 9 year old Hilda trying to bring a Woff home for a pet.
Johanna was sitting on the living room couch, while drinking some fresh tea. Hilda was out exploring the area as always. Johanna was a bit worried for Hilda's safety, but she knew Hilda is able to get home safely. At least Johanna hoped she would! A knock on the door interrupted Johanna from her thoughts.
"Can't be the Woodman. He never knocks," Johanna mumbled.
Usually a hunter would stop by and ask for directions to Trolberg. Johanna would usually invite said hunter inside for a bit and share some stories of her childhood of when she lived there. Most deny the offer and those that do usually only to rest, but Johanna doesn't mind. She likes to do it just to remember the good times she had instead of passing on information.
Johanna reached the door as opened it to find the most surprising sight! Hilda was standing there with a Woff floating behind her.
"Hey mum! Look at who I found," Hilda greeted.
"Yes, we see Woffs all the time. What is so special about this?" Johanna asked.
"This is my new pet. I call him Spot," Hilda answered with a smile.
Johanna gasped in shock, before placing a hand on Hilda's shoulder.
"Hilda. Look I know you want a pet, but a Woff isn't a good idea for one," Johanna told her.
"What? Why?" Hilda asked with a frown.
"Woffs are creatures that like to fly high in the sky and our cottage is a bad place for him," Johanna answered.
"I understand, but can't we keep him outside?" Hilda responded.
"You mean in a cage?" Johanna asked.
"Yeah. I will take good care of him," Hilda answered.
"Sorry honey. Woffs seem to love being able to move freely. Do you really want to take that away from him?" Johanna responded.
"No. I don't," Hilda sighed.
"Sorry honey We will find you the perfect pet," Johanna assured her.
"Thanks mum!" Hilda responded.
Mother and daughter gave each other a comforting hug.
"Mum? What are you thinking about?" Hilda asked.
"Just the time you tried to bring a Woff home as a pet," Johanna answered.
"That was three years ago! I have the perfect pet now!" Hilda answered with a smile.
"You sure do!" Johanna agreed returning the smile.
Hilda got put of bed and picked up twig, ready to start the day.
Alfur was one conflicted elf. The new prime minister has been elected and has decided to carry out his promise to get rid of the number one enemy of elf kind, a blue haired little girl and her family. Alfur sighed while rubbing his head in frustration. Paperwork and rules are extremely important to elves, but this doesn't feel right to Alfur. Alfur couldn't put his finger on it and he doesn't even have fingers! Today is the day the elves start getting rid of the humans, starting by leaving messages and if they stay they will be removed by force. Alfur actually chuckled a bit at the thought of elves trying to force creatures tens of times their size away. Sure they can ride bunnies and other creatures in combat, but good luck doing it inside that cottage!
"Alfur have you heard the good news?"
"Of course! It's everywhere," Alfur answered.
"Just think soon we don't have to worry about her running through our homes."
"Yes, that will take plenty of stress of our kind," Alfur responded.
Another reason Alfur was conflicted was that elves are invisible to everyone that doesn't sign a contract with them. That little girl didn't know she was running through their houses everyday. Alfur wants to approach her and show her, but the fear of being ostracized by his kind kept him from doing it. Every other elf seems to think that is her fault! That is ridiculous! Isn't it?
"I hope for their sake they take our warnings seriously and just leave! As much as I despise them, I wouldn't want them to have to face our wrath. Besides, we want this over and done with as soon as possible."
"Yes, that would be best!" Alfur responded.
Alfur placed his arms under his chin in thought. Alfur hopes things end up working out well for both parties, but somehow he doubts it will!
Johanna was sitting on the couch with her morning coffee in her hands. Hilda was sitting down finishing her eggs. Twig was lying by Hilda, waiting patiently for their morning hike. Suddenly, the door opened and the Woodman entered like he owned the place. Johanna gave the Woodman a glare, that he ignored and lied down near the fireplace, with a book in his hands.
"It's a bit too early for firewood. I will get some later, if I feel like it," The Woodman bluntly said.
Johanna rolled her eyes, "You usually wait until the evening before interrupting us! Why are you here early?"
"Just bored," The Woodman bluntly answered.
Johanna shook her head in annoyance. Johanna was usually a friendly person, but the Woodman just gets on her nerves. How Hilda is able to tolerate him she will never know.
"Relax Mum! He just wants some company," Hilda told her.
The woodman chuckled, "Good one kid. Now close the door. I am feeling a draft in here."
Hilda playfully rolled her eyes before she rushed to the door and closed it. Before she could rush back there was a knock.
"More company?" Hilda mumbled to herself.
Hilda opened the door to find nobody there. Hilda looked all over before she found a small letter. Hilda picked up the small letter with a confused look on her face.
"Mum?"
"Yes, Hilda? Is it another hunter?"
"No. We got a tiny letter. Have you ever heard of little people?" Hilda responded before closing the door.
"I haven't, but who knows what creatures are out there?"
"Maybe, I will find a hot female and score!" The Woodman stated bluntly.
Johanna gave the Woodman a glare, "You aren't helping!"
The woodman simply got up and rushed to the front door.
"Since you are more frustrating then usual, I will take my leave," The Woodman simply said before leaving.
Hilda noticed the woodman carefully moving through the area, as if there were objects in the way he was trying to avoid.
"That's odd," Hilda noted.
"What Hilda?"
"The way the Woodman left the area,"
"Hilda, everything he does is weird. Don't worry about it!" Johanna assured her.
"Yes, mum," Hilda answered.
Hilda couldn't stop thinking about the way the Woodman left the area. There is something going on and Hilda felt determined to get to the bottom of it.
"What do you say we open the letter and see what it says?" Johanna suggested.
"Yes, maybe it has some answers?"
"We can only hope," Johanna responded before rushing to find a magnifying glass.
Hilda sighed and placed her hands under her chin in thought. Receiving a mysterious letter an seeing the woodman leave the area like that was incredibly strange. Stranger than anything Hilda has experienced before. Hilda hopes that nothing bad ends up happening. Hilda took a deep breath before rushing to her mother.
"Hilda took a look at this!"
Hilda walked up to her mother and took the magnifying glass before reading the letter.
Dear, enemies
You have a few days to leave the wilderness forever or we will force you to!
Sincerely, the little people
"We seem to have made enemies," Johanna said with a confused look on her face.
Hilda returned the look, "How? We didn't do anything."
Johanna sighed, "It seems that way, but it seems certain creatures have a grievance against us for whatever reason,"
Hilda sighed, "We just need to work things out."
Johanna placed a comforting hand on Hilda's shoulder, "No worries honey! We will figure this one out."
Hilda smiled, "Yes, I know we will."
Jumba Jookiba was feeling incredibly happy that he managed to get a deal from the council. All he has to do was turn in experiment 626. Jumba felt a little bad at betraying his latest creation, but he has 625 other experiments that are in safe keeping. Besides, he always could rebuilt 626! After he manages to find a safe zone where the council won't find him. Jumba laughed at how desperate the council were for making the deal with him.
"Tell me my friend! What is this planet like?" Jumba asked.
Pleakely frowned at being called a friend by this criminal, but kept silent about it, "about 71% is covered water. The planet is filled with a wide variety of creatures, some more magical than others,"
"Magic? You mean that stuff is real?" Jumba asked.
"Oh yes? There are plenty of other planets like that! I am sure a man of science yourself is baffled at the idea?" Pleakely responded.
"Not really? I am open minded like any good scientist. Maybe I could study these various creatures and figure out what makes them tick," Jumba stated with an evil smile on his face.
Pleakely sighed in frustration before mumbling, "Curse the council leaving me alone with him!"
"I have to wonder how 626 will fare on the planet," Jumba said with a curious expression.
"What do you mean?" Pleakely asked.
"I programmed him to destroy anything he touches, especially large cities. Unfortunately, he is unable to last in water," Jumba explained.
"Apparently, he landed at a location away from their oceans," Pleakely told him.
"Good! Lady luck decided to help him out," Jumba responded.
"Tell me. Are you going to continue with your experimentation?" Pleakely asked.
"Of course! No worries friend if you help me you will be safe," Jumba responded.
Pleakely took a deep breath, "Great!"
"Is that sarcasm?"
"What? No, friend," Pleakely answered
Alfur was standing in front of Hilda's cottage. Alfur was curious about the little human girl and wanted to see what she was like for himself. Alfur thinks this will help him with his conflicting thoughts on kicking this girl out of the wilderness. The door opened and Alfur was greeted by the sight of a giant blue haired girl with a deerfox by her side. Alfur gulped at the sight of the deerfox. If this girl was dangerous and If he is detected, he is a dead elf.
"Come on Twig! Let's just have some fun! We will worry about that letter later," Hilda exclaimed.
Alfur sighed. It looks like the humans aren't taking the warning seriously. This whole conflict is just going to continue until it ends in violence. Twig gave Hilda a cheerful bark before looking around the area.
"What is it boy? Is there somebody around?" Hilda asked.
Twig barked and started sniffing the area. Suddenly, Twig walked right up to Alfur causing the elf to freeze in fright. Hilda was searching the area wildly.
"Come on Twig! There is nobody here but us," Hilda told her deerfox before leaving the area.
Twig sniffed one last time before following Hilda. Alfur took a deep breath before rushing off after the two.
"She seems like a regular girl. Perhaps, we can make peace with each other, I will continue to watch just to make sure," Alfur mumbled to himself.
Twig turned around for a brief moment, causing Alfur to freeze in fright. Alfur decided to just remain quiet as he continued to follow Hilda and Twig around.
Johanna was sitting on the couch with a frown on her face. She couldn't stop thinking about the letter and began to feel fear for what could happen if they refused. Johanna began to once again recall the memories of Trolberg. Perhaps, they could move there to avoid all of this! Johanna shook her head and sighed. Hilda loved it here and Johanna was hesitant to take her away from the place. If something does happen then she might reconsider.
Hilda has never interacted with humans other than her that much! Perhaps, the move could be good for her to learn about another way of life. Sure, it will be hard to adapt and it will take time, but that is life! Nothing ever lasts forever! It would be best to put Hilda through that, since it will help her grow and improve! Right? Johanna shook her head and decided to get some tea! She needs to think carefully about certain things.
The Woodman was relaxing in his house with a cup of dirt tea in his hand. Looks like the elves have decided to strike back against Hilda and her mother. The Woodman wisely decided to stay out of their conflict. It doesn't concern him. The Woodman knows Hilda will find a way to work things out. If she doesn't? Oh well! The Woodman doesn't care! Right? Yeah, the fireplace is nice and Hilda does tend to tolerate him a bit more than most creatures, but so what? That doesn't matter! Doesn't it?
The Woodman took a sip of his tea before rushing to get a book on giants. The Woodman was curious about giants, especially after losing so much of his things to that dang forest giant! The Woodman was more interested in the giants of old that have disappeared. The Woodman chuckled as he remembered the events that led to the old giants leaving. It was a similar situation to the one Hilda is facing. What a funny coincidence!
Perhaps, Hilda will go to him for help. The Woodman wouldn't help her. At least not at first before doing it in his way. Even then only because she was being annoying. Right? The Woodman placed the book back where it belongs. Looks like history is repeating itself! Will this have the same outcome?
Hilda was sitting on a large boulder while watching the Woffs fly high in the sky.
"I love it here Twig! We are not leaving! I don't care what the little people do!" Hilda exclaimed.
Twig barked in agreement and Alfur sighed. Alfur couldn't blame her. If it was him he wouldn't want to leave either. The little girl really doesn't seem dangerous. In fact she seems really friendly and peaceful. A shame they are on two opposing sides in this conflict, but perhaps they don't have to be. Alfur sighed in frustration. Does he really have the courage to befriend this girl and be ostracized? Alfur doesn't know and he doesn't want to!
"Come on Twig! Let's go find some rocks to look at," Hilda suggested.
Twig barked before following Hilda. Alfur decided he has seen enough and began to walk back to the village. Alfur has some deep thinking to do!
626 was in a daze! Hyperspace was a strange experience! He was traveling at an incredible speed, but his destination was so far away that it makes this speed feel like a snail's pace. 626 didn't mind though as long as he manages to escape someplace they can't find him. 626 silently cursed himself. They must have technology to track his location long before he gets there! 626 knows he will have to disguise himself and stay hidden. 626 also hopes the planet has plenty of things to destroy. 626 cursed his programming! The urges were too strong to ignore! 626 smiled and started to laugh. Whatever happens he knows he will have some fun!