Hey everyone Stooge Man here! I know it's been a long wait but I had things to do: college, birthday (20 years old now), homework, work, family events, and other things. It have been real stressful for me to get back to these stories and I'm sorry for that. Anyway, thanks to White Hunter, another chapter is finally up! So just sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Up in the sky, Shaylyn soared above from over the forest looking for any trouble that would come their way. Meanwhile down at the bottom, the group was on the move heading to make their destination to Roshan's village. Everyone had determined looks on their faces as they were all getting ready for battle.
"How's it going up there!" Manny called out
"All clear but no village in sight, fat one" Shaylyn reported
"Okay thanks…I'M NOT FAT!" Manny exclaimed
Sid held up his fists practicing his punches for the fight. "Let me at those butt-sniffing mugs, let me at them!"
"It's Herd meets Wolves!" Crash announced
"Animal meets Animal!" Eddie announced
"Say we're pretty good with catch phrases!" Crash admitted
"We should make up new names for it" Eddie suggested
"Yeah…but how?" Crash said, looking thoughtful
"Heck should I know!" said Eddie
(POSSUMS LAUGHING)
(HIGH-FIVING)
"Kodak, how did Ragnar get hold of the Howler venom in the first place?" Roshan asked
Kodak shook his head. "I'm not sure I never saw him have it before. Also, I was too scared to ask since…well…he threatened me"
"Well that's such helpful information" said Minho, in disbelief
"I swear I don't know how he got it. He showed it to me once and that's all I remembered from it. I'm sorry Roshan" said Kodak
Roshan sighed to himself and looked away. The boy looked down at the small pouch, that carried the antidote, wrapped around his wrist. He held it up close to his face which made him worry for the sake of his father. Closing his eyes, he kissed the pouch and prayed that his father will be okay once he reaches him.
"Please don't take him, too" said Roshan, in his thoughts
(SHAYLYN SCREECHING)
The other jolted their heads up into the sky when suddenly Shaylyn came swooping down to them. Once the group came to a dead halt as the white hawk perched herself in front.
"What's the status report, Shaylyn" Iorek demanded
"Yeah what do you see?" Manny asked
Shaylyn gulped. "I found the village"
"Well take us to it!" said Diego, before the hawk held her wing out in front of him
"There's something you all need to know first, and it's not good news" Shaylyn stated
"Not good news?" said Roshan
"Ooh c'mon how bad can it be?" Sid said, in disbelief
"The Howlers have taken over the village and are keeping the villagers hostage" Shaylyn reported
(GASPING)
Sid's expression dropped, fearing the worst. "Okay…that is bad"
"Are you serious?" Minho questioned
"Damn it!" said Kodak
"How many are there?" Diego asked
"About 50 of them, we're outnumbered" Shaylyn answered
"Man, this just gets worse and worse does it. It's like taking a punch in the face" said Eddie
Crash frowned. "You mean like this?"
(PUNCH)
Eddie rubbed his nose, and frowned "No, I mean like this"
(PUNCH)
"That doesn't make any sense. How could a pack of Howlers be swarming around our home? It's not like…" said Roshan
The boy paused for a moment when he started putting the pieces together in his head. Finally, he finally knew who was responsible for this.
"…Ragnar" Roshan grumbled
"Excuse me?" said Manny
"Of course it all makes sense! Ragnar's been in league with the Howlers this whole time" Roshan declared
"If that's true…then that must be how he got hold of the venom in the first place" Kodak pointed out
"Just one problem though…we're dead!" Eddie commented. "There's no way were gonna be able to take on so many animals at once"
"Never thought I say this but…my brother's got a point" said Crash, in agreement
"Well we can't just give up" Minho stated
"Minho's right. There has to be something we can do" said Diego
Roshan then stood strong-willed in front of the entire group. "And we will. We're gonna show Ragnar and those Howlers who they're really messing with and I'm not gonna stop fighting until we do"
Manny smiled. "Now you're speaking my language"
Roshan turned to his hawk friend. "Shaylyn, set a course for the village. We're coming home"
Shaylyn smirked. "I thought you never asked"
(SHAYLYN SCREECHING)
"C'mon let's go!" said Roshan
The others began following Shaylyn again as the female hawk began leading the group straight to the village.
Meanwhile back at the cave Ellie was keeping an eye on things with everybody. Inside, Lolo, Gazzi, and Chippy were playing with the cubs; Shira watched them play happily; Peaches was comforting Newt while Louis was being chased around by one of the cubs.
(NADIA MEWING)
"HELP! SHE'S GONNA BITE MY TOES!" cried Louis
"Walk it off!" said Newt, weakly
Peaches chuckled, "Ooh Louis she just wants to play with you"
"So she can rip my arms and legs and use'em for chew toys!" Louis cried, still running
"That's what uncles are for" Newt stated
"Not helping!" Louis cried
(NADIA MEWING)
(LOUIS SCREAMING)
(PEACHES AND NEWT LAUGHING)
Everything and everyone seemed to be going just fine. All except for Rowan who was saddened as she was standing near the entrance of the cave. She was worried about everything that's been happening and she just couldn't get over it. But she was especially more concern about Roshan. All she could think about was Roshan.
"You okay, Rowan?" Ellie asked
Rowan turned her head. "Yeah…I'm okay"
Ellie scolded. "I know that look and I've seen it dozens of times. What's wrong?"
Rowan sighed in defeat. "I'm just really scared right now"
"Is this about Roshan?" Ellie asked
"What if…what if I never see him again? What if he doesn't come back?" said Rowan, sadly
Ellie comforted her with her trunk wrapping around the girl's shoulders. "I know how you feel, Rowan. Peaches thought the same way when my husband got separated from us. We were devastated"
Rowan looked up into the mammoth's eyes. "You really know your husband well"
"I know him well enough. He's one of the toughest and most stubborn mammoths I've ever loved in my life and no matter what he always comes back safe and sound" Ellie assured
Rowan smiled and wiped a tear away taking comfort in Ellie's words.
"Just like Roshan does" Rowan replied
Back with the group, they finally arrived at the human camp but as they did they were shocked to see all of Roshan's people being held under watch by dozens of Howlers. People were cowering, scared, frightened, and hopeless. Howlers were snarling, barking, and oozing slim from their mouths like the sick wolves that they were. Ragnar, however, was nowhere in sight.
"Home has never looked different" Iorek whispered
"It's been a long time since I've encountered with humans. But never have I seen them in danger like this" Diego commented, whisperingly
Manny scoffed. "Not the kind of reunion I was expected"
"Quit holding me back will ya! I'll tear them limb from limb! Let me at them, I tell ya, let me at them!" Sid whispered, triumphantly
"Well what's stopping ya?" Kodak asked
"Me" Sid replied
(SHUSHING)
Minho grumbled in annoyance. "Running into these Howlers are really starting to annoy me"
(SHUSHING)
Roshan wrapped his arm around Minho and pointed his finger in the direction of where the villagers were being held hostage. Sitting in the way back of the bushes, sat a man that looked a lot like Newt. He was scrawny, slim-build, short-hair, and had a beard covering his face.
"Is that Newt's father?" Minho asked
"Yep, I gotta go chat with him. You guys stay hidden for a while and don't do anything until I come back" Roshan ordered
"We got your back, kid" said Diego
The scene changes to Newt's father as he continued to sit quietly amongst the other villagers. Unaware to him, Roshan was hiding right behind him from inside a bush. The boy grabbed a few pebbles and began throwing to get the man's attention. Once Newt's father felt something small hit his back he turned around and noticed it was Roshan signaling him. Newt's father quickly checked around to make sure no one was watching; after that he quietly began to shuffle to the bush.
"Bloody hell, is that you Roshan? You know your father's been worried sick about you?" said Newt's father
"I bet he has" Roshan whispered
"How's Newt, is my boy okay?" Newt's father questioned
"Don't worry he's fine, sir. I promise I'll explain everything later but for right now I need to know what the hell happened here" said Roshan, in reassurance
"It's Ragnar, he's taken total control of our home and our people. He's claimed the title of leader to himself" Newt's father explained
"What about my father?" Roshan asked
"Your father is being held in one of the medical tents, but it's being guarded by two of the beasts" said Newt's father, pointing into the direction of the tent
"Okay I got a plan, but I'm gonna need you to do something for me. Can you do it?" Roshan asked
"How can I be of help?" said Newt's father
"I need you to get the word out to everyone and let them know I'm here. Only…don't let Ragnar or the Howlers know" Roshan explained
Newt's father smiled, "You have my word, boy. But…but what plan do you have in mind?"
Roshan smiled, "Let's just say…I made a few friends along the way that can help end this nightmare once and for all"
Newt's father didn't hesitate to protest but decided to go along with it as he shuffled back to where he was sitting before and began doing what he was told. Roshan quickly made his way back to his friends.
"You're back" said Diego
"That was quick" said Sid
"So how'd it go?" Minho asked
"He's on our side" Roshan happily announced
"Well it's about time" said Kodak
"Well done, boy" said Iorek
"Now it's time you leave the plan-thinking to us. So here's what we're gonna do…" said Manny, setting up the plan
Everyone listened as Manny explained what they were gonna do while Newt's father started spreading the word out to the villagers without any of the Howler's knowing it.
Well there you have it! Another chapter is finally done! What will happen next? Please review and stay tuned because more will be coming your way soon! Also Thank-you White Hunter for the wonderful idea:)))))