Journey to Rainbow Island by Christie Hsiao

Author:Christie Hsiao [Hsiao, Christie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781939529282
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.

Eighteen

Minkaro

TWO DAYS HAD PASSED since Suparna had left for Rainbow Island to gather the pink dolphins. All was well on the beach, as the children were still celebrating their release from the factory and the joy of knowing they would never have to return. Despite all the happiness surrounding her, Yu-ning felt tired and lonely. And though her scar was no longer painful to the touch, it ached at night when the temperature dropped. At both ends of the long beach, the land poked out into the sea—two long fingers that nearly met in the middle, forming a natural cove within. Yu-ning walked to the end of one of these fingers, a rocky peninsula that led her away from the laughter and playful sounds of the children.

At the end of the headland, she found a soft patch of grass growing atop the rocks, which afforded her a full view of both the ocean and the bay. It was hot, but the cool ocean breeze made for a perfect day. She lay down on the grass, wishing she were back on Rainbow Island. For a while she dozed off but was awakened by a wave that crashed against the rocks, hitting her face with sea spray. From the position of the sun, she guessed she had slept for two hours.

She stared up at the perfect blue sky, feeling small and ill-equipped for the task of retrieving the arrows or confronting Hobaling—not to mention the unthinkable prospect of fighting the obsidigon! “One,” she whispered. “There are surely others in this world better able to find the sacred crystals than me.” The only response was the sound of the wind through the grass and the waves against the rocks. Magic had accompanied her on her walk, and had been hunting for bugs nearby. He brushed up against her leg, and she picked up her sleek green friend and held him in her hand. Yu-ning began to cry, sitting with her knees tucked up against her chest.

“What are these tears about? The little girl I know is more full of laughter than tears,” came a voice from behind.

“Metatron!” Yu-ning yelled, as she sprang to her feet and ran into his arms. He was walking heavily, with his staff as a crutch, and nearly fell down from her hug.

“Easy, child, your master teacher is still weak! But when Suparna told me you were here with the children, contemplating a trip to Farcara Island, it seemed to accelerate my recovery,” Metatron said. “So I returned with Suparna to see how you are faring.”

She hugged him again, more gently this time, understanding that the trip had been difficult for him. She had missed him more than she realized and was encouraged to see how far he had come in his recovery. The afternoon was gone and the sun was ready to set by the time they reached the beach camp. Metatron was delighted to meet all the children, and he told them about their impending journey back to Rainbow Island.

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