Chapter 5, Governor Peter Returns
It finally comes time, for Governor Peter of the Confederacy, to return. On the day of his return, Taffia arranges a boat ride for the seven minis. While on the boat, young Tommy sees his daddy in the distance.
"Look guys, it's my daddy!" Said Tommy.
"I wanna see!" Said Phil.
"No me!" Argued Lil.
"No me!" Argued Phil.
Phil and Lil continued to argue, until Kimi stepped in.
"Can't we all see him?" Kimi asked.
"No! I'm the oldest, so I should see him first. Now get out of my way!" Snapped Angelica, who shoved passed her younger brothers and sisters, causing the boat to tip.
"Kids, be careful! You're gonna make the boat tip over!" Shouted Taffia, but none of the minis were paying attention.
Before they knew it, Taffia and the seven minis, were in the water, with their heads just barely above the surface, gasping for air. Peter oversaw what had happened, and rushed over to save them. Accompanying Peter however, was a tall dark woman with read hair, and a long nose. Once Peter had rescued Taffia and the minis, he brought everybody back to the castle, where he introduced them to his new lady friend, Baroness Coco Labooche.
"It's a pleasure to meet you all." Said Coco, bowing down to the seven minis to pay her respect.
"And now that I have a new lady friend, it might be best, that you, get out of here." Said Peter, pointing at Taffia, with an angry look.
"But why Governor Peter?" Taffia asked.
"I do not approve of the way you've treated my children. I saw what happened on the water. You nearly got my children killed!" Snapped Governor Peter.
"I'm sorry sir, it was an accident." Said Taffia apologetically.
"Listen Taffia, I think it might be best, if you return to the Abby, where you belong." Said Peter.
"Very well then." Said Taffia, as she disappeared to her room to pack her things, tears rolling down her cheaks. She loved those minis more than anything, and didn't wish to leave.
While Taffia was packing her things, Governor Peter overheard Angelica, Chuckie, Kimi, Tommy, Phil, Lil, and Dil singing to Coco, and went to listen. Upon finishing their song, Coco applauded them.
"That, was beautiful! Where did you learn to sing so beautifully?" Asked Coco.
"Taffia taughted us." Replied Tommy.
"She's amazing!" Added Chuckie.
Governor Peter overheard Tommy and Chuckie's comments to Coco, and felt bad about the way he treated Taffia. As Taffia was about to leave the castle to head back to the Abby, Governor Peter stopped her.
"Listen, Taffia, I was wrong. You belong here with me and the minis." Said Governor Peter.
"Really? You mean it?" Taffia asked.
Governor Peter nodded.
"Oh, thank you, thank you!" Said Taffia with a smile.
And, Taffia stayed at the castle of the Confederacy along with Governor Peter, Baroness Coco, and the seven young minis. Well, for now anyway, but it would only be a matter of time, before this all would change.