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The Intergalactic Space Cadet League
by Jennifer McKenzie
CHAPTER
8
"And so, we jumped into the escape pods and blasted out of
there!" Kethlain said enthusiastically to the wide-eyed crowd. They
had eventually found Quandoia, and landed on the roof of the water lounge,
much to the dismay of the teachers.
"Hello, Kethlain, Natilinia, Cooladroid."
"What?" Kethlain said, looking down at the metal face of
10wA.
"It is requested by Mama Wominoz that you report to your
cabins immediately."
"Oh...ok. I'll get Jao."
Kethlain and Jao slowly walked down the forest path, soon met by
Natilinia and her little Inower, Clapi.
Kethlain entered his cabin. "See ya later." he said.
"Gotta work on my Atmology project."
"Kethlain, I finished that three weeks ago!" Natilinia
said.
"Litt, litt!" Clapi agreed. Kethlain smiled sheepishly,
waved and then closed the door.
Jao looked around. His
eyes fell upon a tiny woan flower, still changing colors every five
seconds. He started humming the tune of Mellia's song, without realizing
it. His voice cracked. Clapi
rubbed against him. Jao
stroked her fine, soft fur. The little Inower purred.
He slowly looked up at Natilinia. " It won't ever be the same
around here, will it?"
"No." Natilinia said quietly, putting her blue, webbed
hand gently on his shoulder. "It won't ever be the same."
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