Chapter 5: Preparations
I woke up the next morning and felt sick to my stomach.
I didn't want to get out of bed. I just wanted to lay there.
But I knew I couldn't do that. So I eventually dragged myself out of bed.
Bo and Pascal had gotten up early that morning, so breakfast had already been made.
I ate what they had left for me, than got ready on that list.
We were going to need a lot of things if I wanted to save this island.
Here's what I eventually got:
"From the Stores:
-Bottled Water
-Oven
-Fridge
-Frying Pan
-Seasoning Set
-Fruit Tree Seeds(All)
-Vegetable Seeds(All)
-Wheat Seeds
-Mixer
-Cutting Board
-Rolling Pin
-Pot
-Large Bed
-Normal Bed (which was of coarse for Pascal)
-Table
-3 Chairs
-Sofa
-Watering Can
-Hoe
-Sickle
From my Mom:
-Milk
-Butter
-Cheese
-Eggs
-Flour
-Mayo"
Bo and I had the money to cover this stuff, of coarse. We had both saved up a lot before the trip.
I don't know why we didn't buy this stuff before we came, but I'm glad we didn't.
I also asked that he'd tell my parents we were alright. And that he'd spread the word about the island.
Once I had finished my list, it was nearly time for lunch.
I quickly ran to the shore and fished up three good sized fish, than raced back to the house to cook them.
I quickly cooked it all up, and once I was done, Bo and Pascal were here.
"Nice day, huh?" Pascal asked as he came and sat down by the fire.
"I'll say!" Bo said.
I smiled and handed them both a plate.
I served my self, and before I knew it, all of my food had disappeared. And I was still hungry.
I waited until Bo and Pascal went back to work, and then I went and fished five more fish.
I cooked them all and ate two of them. But I was still hungry!
And I wanted chocolate. So badly!
I fought off my craving for chocolate and went and ate a few coconuts, an apple, and three pears.
I went back to the house, deciding that I would never be full.
So I decided to write a letter to my mom instead.
Here's what it said:
"Dear Mom,
How are you? How's dad? What's been going on lately in Waffle Town? How's Bear? Give him my love and an apple please! Everything is great here. Bo has already built us a house, even though he hasn't finished the electricity or plumbing yet. But we both know that carpentry is his strong point, not wires and pipes. Anyways... Anything new happen there? We've had a few visits from our not-so-friendly neighbors, but other than that everything has been perfect! (Well other than the storm)Well I love you! Tell everyone I said hi!!!
Sincerely with Love,
Ariella
P.S. Don't tell dad or Bo, but I think I may be.... oh never mind. HUGS AND KISSES!!!"
Once I had finished reading over my letter to mom, Bo and Pascal were home with the fruit.
"Hey guys!" I said with a smile. "Dinner's ready!"
"Great! I'm starved!" Bo said as he grabbed a plate.
Then we all followed his lead and began chowing down.
"The ship is all finished!" Pascal said happily. "I even inspected her, inside and out! I'll be ready to leave in the morning."
"That's great Pascal!" Bo said after he finished his bite of fish.
"I got the list all ready!" I said as I happily handed him the paper.
"Oh! And here is a letter for my mom." I said suddenly.
"I'll be a sure to give it to her!" Pascal said happily.
"It's going to be so different here without you!" Bo said.
"Aye. Same to you lad. But I won't be gone for more than two weeks!" Pascal said happily.
Once we had finished eating, Bo went outside to clean the dishes.
When he came back in a few minutes later, he had note in his hand.
"It's from the Komona Tribe!" he said.
"What do they want now?!" I asked, a little agitated. But then I noticed that this one was in different handwriting.
Here's what the letter read:
"Dear White Men,
Please forgive us for this terrible misunderstanding! If you would let us, we would like to welcome you to the island properly. Thanks again for understanding.
Signed,
The Komona Tribe Chief"
Now I was confused. Did they want War or Peace? Why would someone send a threatening letter, and then send a request for peace? It didn't make sense.
Suddenly I felt dizzy.
I put my hand on my head and felt the world around me spin.
"Are you alright Ariella?" Bo asked distantly, or at least, it sounded distant.
"I think ya need to lie down lass." Pascal said.
"I don't feel so-" I began to say.
Then I fell to the floor with a bang. And everything went black.
"Ariella!..." Bo said.
"Help me get her into bed." Bo said.
And that was the last thing I heard.
Author's Note:
"Sorry this got up so late. We just finished the TAKS Test and my brain was fried! It wasn't that hard, but reading all day just blows ya! Hope you liked this chapter! I'll post the next one soon, I promise!"