This is the 12th chapter of the story. Even though my war fiction story entitled "The Yihe" gave limited success to my legacy, I didn't give since I have second options in order to preserve it for more references for it's new sequels. Furthermore, more changes will be put on effect but this effort might not take place on some time expected. Anyway, please enjoy reading!
PS: This will be the first time that Splero would speak in a Splerinian Yihe language. Only a few of these words were being used, though. I done that since I don't want to confuse the readers with it. In this chapter, I mentioned some famous songs used in this chapter but I don't own them all for copyright reasons. Furthermore, I tried my best in updating this long chapter even though I suffered some gunshot wounds that nearly cost my life. Once again, enjoy.
Chapter 12 - Refreshments
After the tea kettle was boiled, Splero carefully pour a few tea bags on it. As the tea was being mixed, he took a few flavored pies from the fridge and onto his microwave. As he waited for it to be reheated, a telephone rang.
"I'll get it!" - Splero hollered -
He took the call.
"Dahvay?" (Hello?)
Instinct conversations went on the line.
"Whajah Yihe Ampier! yadla Davay Ahvay." (Praise Yihe Empire! Honor Dynasty Colony)
Splero continued on talking in Splerinian Yihe.
"Songo yi henza yo todo cali kilza Zootopia. I yi won yadla malaka Yihe Davay Ahvay." (I'm fine here in Zootopia. I have good links for the Yihe Dynasty Colony)
He then clears his throat before talking in English.
"Ok, guys. I'll return there when I have the opportunity from my other Zootopian links. I'll see you all soon in the independent Yihe. Bye!" - Splero said, greeting a goodbye -
As he puts the phone down, a distinctive odor caught his attention.
"Wha! My pies!" - Splero realized -
He dashes at full speed. Nick and Judy looked at each other.
"What language is that?" - Nick asked -
"I don't know, Nick. He's talking in a new foreign language that I didn't know of." - Judy replied, shrugging her very own shoulders -
"Well, I think his language really makes my tongue twisted." - Nick said -
Michelle then turned her head to a wall clock. It reads a solid "7:15 PM"
"Looks like we'll be enjoying here for a long time, guys." - Michelle said -
She then took a picture album from the bookshelf. She opened it and pictures of First Colony Emperor Splero as well the pictures of his partners and friends were being posted to the pages of the album.
"Wow! He sure have a lot of pictures in here." - Michelle realized -
Nick and Judy also took a look on it. They saw the pictures of the Yihe troops carrying their rifles in their shoulders, selfies of Splero, Tyler and Maylene as well some other pictures that were taken before, during and after the wars that he waged for years. One picture caught their very attention and it was the picture of Splero facing the new colorful flag of the Splerinian Yihe fluttering on the high flag pole of very first colony.
"Now that's nationalism." - Nick remarked -
Splero then returned with a tray of tea cups and pie slices.
"Hey, Nick. Can you help me please? This is plentiful." - Splero requested -
"Sure, Splero." - Nick replied -
Nick carried the tray and places it on the coffee table. The tea and pie refreshments make their stomach growling.
"I think I lost my diet control today." - Nick said -
Splero laughed.
"I know. I already knew that you will love these blueberry pies, Nick." - Splero remarked -
"How did you know that I'm a blueberry lover?" - Nick asked -
"Judy told me." - Splero simply replied -
Nick took a look on Judy. The bunny snickers with a grin. Nick took a pie slice and with a fork on his paw, he tasted a bit on it. The taste pleased him. Judy and Michelle also took a bite on their slices and they too got themselves pleased to it's good taste.
"This pie is so good. You're such a baker, Splero." - Judy said -
"What? No, Judy. I didn't bake these." - Splero replied -
"Really?" - Judy realized -
"Yes. I only ordered it from a well-known baker here in Zootopia." - Splero responded -
"Ok. Who's that baker, anyway?" - Judy asked -
"I got it from a fox baker named Gideon Grey." - Splero replied -
Judy choked upon hearing that.
"Did you say 'Gideon Grey', Splero?" - Judy asked, exclaimed -
"Yes, Judy. Why?" - Splero asked -
"He's my former bully!" - Judy replied -
Splero was silenced.
"Really? Does he bothered you until today?" - Splero asked her in a serious way -
"Well...Not anymore, Splero. He's changed by now. He even made amends with me for what he done to me very long ago." - Judy replied -
"Oh. Ok, then. I get the real point now, Judy. Good thing time will make other people change to the brighter side of life and society." - Splero remarked, sighing in relief -
He took a sip from his tea cup.
"So, Michelle. How's your day?" - Splero asked -
"It's good. I'm having a very elated moment too." - Michelle replied -
"I could even tell on her face, Splero." - Nick added -
Splero laughed nervously. The radio/CD player suddenly stopped.
"What the?" - Splero noticed -
"I think the player's stopped." - Judy said -
"Oh, not again." - Splero groaned as he stood up -
He checked the player and realized that the Music CD that was playing on got jammed. He opened it and replaced the CD with a new one that entitled "Philippine-American Christian Songs". As soon as he plays it, Splero returned to the couch. The Filipino christian song named "Ako'y Binago Niya" (I Been Changed By Him), played along in a soothing rhythm.
"Since I'm a Christian, I tend to play these songs when I don't have a lot to do in here." - Splero said -
Nick nodded before he drinks his beverage. After he's done drinking, he places the cup on the coffee table.
"Thanks for the refreshments, Splero." - Nick thanked him with a smile -
"You're welcome, Wilde." - Splero replied -
This is the end of Chapter 12. My hands kept on bleeding but good thing this chapter was finally done. I hope you guys will love this. Stay tuned for Chapter 13!