Earth Sentinels Collection by Elizabeth M Herrera

Author:Elizabeth M Herrera [Herrera, Elizabeth M]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blue Gator Inc.
Published: 2019-10-21T06:00:00+00:00

Eva napped against Zachary’s side, resting her head on his chest as they rode downstream. The young man’s skin was more burnt than usual because of the sun reflecting off the water. Fortunately for the little girl, her complexion offered more protection than her father’s. Zachary popped a berry into his mouth as he contemplated the possibility of making it out of the jungle alive by the strangest of all things—riding on a caiman. On the other hand, he thought this had to be a dream, albeit, the most realistic one he had ever had.

Pain shot from Zachary’s wound, spiking up his leg. He waited for it to subside. The snakebite was becoming increasingly swollen and infected. He knew he didn’t have much time before the infection spread throughout his body. He brooded, If this is a dream, at least make the pain go away. But maybe it isn’t. Maybe it’s real. Really? Riding a caiman? But…if this is real, maybe Eva really did talk to the snake and jaguar as well. Maybe she inherited the gift from Pahtia. Zachary tried to recollect of a time when his father-in-law had talked to animals, but he couldn’t think of one, except in the spirit realm, of course.

Eva woke up, groggily watching the rainforest float past. She pointed at the toucans, parrots, storks and Kingfishers, one after the other until she suddenly became enthused, sitting up. “Look!”

The father expected another bird sighting, but instead he saw hunters from another tribe menacingly stalking them along the riverbank, their bodies painted with white indigenous designs. The warriors aggressively shook their spears.

“Daddy, get on your belly.” Eva moved from his side to lay on her stomach. “Like this.”

By now, Zachary had stopped doubting his daughter’s messages, and followed her example. He ignored the threat of pirañas, and wrapped his arms and legs around the beast, using his own body to shield Eva who peeked out from under his arm.

The caiman dove beneath the surface of the river, then vigorously swished its tail and paddled its webbed feet, propelling them through the water, skimming just above the riverbed. The water engulfed Zachary and his daughter, trying to pull them apart as the caiman sped along, but the young man refused to let go. He closed his eyes and hung on tight. Eva’s cheeks puffed out as she held her breath, but, unlike her father, she kept her eyes open, observing the underpinnings of this aquatic world, mesmerized by its fish, plants and algae-covered rocks.

The enraged tribesmen, threatened by the intruders, shot arrows that sailed to the center of the river, piercing the surface, whizzing through the undercurrent, narrowly missing their targets. To avoid being hit, the caiman quickened its speed, covering an amazing distance in just a few seconds.

Eva started to turn blue. Need air! she pleaded.

Sensing her desperation, the caiman glided to the surface where the sunlight danced on the water. Zachary and Eva took deep breaths, filling their lungs.

The tribesmen were now tiny figures on the distant shore and no longer a threat.

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