Chapter 17: Heroes of Nahuatl
Later, at the far end of Nahuatl, a celebration was made for Miguel and Tulio for their heroic attempts to save all of Nahuatl. "Miguel and Tulio from El Dorado", said King Peratu. "We're from Spain, your majesty", said Tulio. "Oh, terribly sorry", said King Peratu, "Miguel and Tulio from Spain, for your heroic deeds to save our city from Delgar and a high priest from El Dorado, I now present you two with these lovely medallions that each has the symbol of our city and to our gods as well. Since I understand that you two are not gods, you and your lovely friend here will return to Spain with your gold." "Thank you, your majesty, I mean, Peratu", said Miguel, "But there's two things I might ask." "State your things, Miguel", said Fevgra.
"First off, can me, my partner, and our friend find another country full of gold?", said Miguel, "And second, can..." He turns around to see Rosie standing there, watching him happily. "Can... Rosie come with us as well?" "Is that what you wish to do on your next adventure?", asked King Peratu. "Yes, your majesty", said Miguel and bows respectfully. King Peratu looks at Rosie and she walks towards him. "Your majesty?", said Rosie. "Rosie", said King Peratu, "Your father will miss you very much as will all of the people of Nahuatl." He then looks at Moctuzema standing there proudly of her. "Father?", said Rosie. "It is your decision and not mine, Rosie", said Moctuzema, "Do you understand?" Rosie weighs her head down, but then spoke with an agreement.
"I understand, father, your majesty", said Rosie, "I will go with Miguel to another city. Let the gods themselves be praised by my decision." Then, all of the people of Nahuatl, Moctuzema included, bow respectfully to Rosie. "Please, citizens", said Rosie, "You bow to only your king and not to me." She looks at Miguel and smiles at him as did he. Later, we see Rosie standing on the balcony of the two palaces before Miguel appears and walks near her before he spoke. "Rosie", said Miguel, "When you said you decided to go with me and the others as well, what kind of city will we go to?" "It's a secret, Miguel", said Rosie, "I can't tell you what kind of city we're going." "Please, Rosie", said Miguel, "There has to be something that you know."
Rosie looks at Miguel who makes a sad and doggy face, causing her to laugh her head off in amazement. "You're so funny, Miguel", said Rosie, "Alright, I'll tell you." "Then what is it?", asked Miguel. "It's a hometown where I used to live as a child", said Rosie, "I only had my father, but I never knew my mother and he never told me anything about her." Miguel stood there, confused. "My hometown is Gibraltar", explained Rosie. "Where's that?", asked Miguel. "It's far away from Nahuatl in about, 4,580 miles", said Rosie, "We could only get there and won't rest until we reach my only home." "What do you want me to say, Rosie?", asked Miguel. "Just promise me that you'll keep this a secret", said Rosie. "When?", asked Miguel. "Until we get there", said Rosie.
"Then, I promise, Rosie", said Miguel, "That within my heart, as long as I love you, I won't tell the others about this... Gibraltar home you speak of." Rosie smiles and she and Miguel kissed one another before they lay down on the bed. Rosie touches Miguel's medallion and holds it for a while. "I will miss you, Nahuatl", thought Rosie to herself.
One more chapter to go and I'm done. Then, I'll reveal the news for a third Road To El Dorado. Until then, enjoy and review please.