Return to Underland by Alan Nayes

Author:Alan Nayes [Nayes, Alan]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, azw3
Tags: evolution, extinction, fossils, cavemen, paleontology, dinosaurs, adventure, s story, prehistoric animals, caves, Children&#x2019
Published: 2012-03-16T04:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 13

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Aghh, the cave boy, led them down through a series of cold, damp narrow passages. The tortuous turns reminded Spinner of a huge stone labyrinth. Very quickly, they noticed the greenish sparkles of cave pearls and immediately began to breathe easier. The route directly through the cliff wall must have been an incredible short cut. After only fifteen minutes, Aghh and two older hominids slunk under a low rock outcrop and pushed past a wall of horsetail ferns to a path that led the children out of the hidden passage and onto the same trail they had taken from the illustrated chamber more than an hour earlier.

“There!” Reglan pointed to the limestone quarters where they had been confined.

“Awesomely cool,” Spinner said. But when he and Reglan turned to thank their rescuers, Aghh and his two companions had already ducked out of view.

Reglan gazed around. “Whoa, they sure left fast.”

Ebo appeared in the stone passageway. So the Two-legs return. We did not expect you to attempt to flee into Underland.

Spinner adjusted his pack. “We weren’t fleeing. We were exploring.”

The larger saurid’s expression could only be described as a smirk. Ah yes, of course. Exploring. Your species has not changed in thousands and thousands of years.

Kali appeared at her mate’s side. Ebo and I are relieved both of you and your pet are safe. Our mission was a success.

“You sent Aghh to find us?” Reglan asked.

If you refer to the one-who-draws, yes. In many ways he is like you. Kali moved closer to the children. It was foolish what you both did. You could have been killed.

“We almost were killed!” Reglan gushed.

Spinner stole a quick glance back at the hidden passageway; only the ferns were visible. No wonder he and Reglan hadn’t noticed it on the way down the trail. “Where did Aghh go?” he asked.

Exploring no doubt. Ebo ducked back inside the chamber, but not before casting Spinner a look that said the saurid was happy the children made it back safely.

Kali grinned slyly at the children before gesturing with her head. Follow.

The children quickly gathered their belongings and followed Ebo and Kali out the same passage they’d entered when they arrived at the saurid den. Spinner purposely did not look at Ebo and Kali’s nest as he hiked past.

Four saurids marched in front and three more behind as Spinner, Reglan, and Otter were led away. Spinner noticed suspicion etched on the Underlanders’ faces now, distrust in their eyes. It wasn’t just Ebo or Kali, but Scroffle also. As they passed, the shadows moved. Other creatures! He thought some might be walking upright—more hominids. Was Aghh among them? he wondered. What would they do if they knew what I’d been thinking earlier? About the true value of a place like Underland? Especially if it were open for the whole world to see. He couldn’t resist thinking of what might happen if scientists could witness the pearl-free area—the Wild Underland with its huge underground lake, swamp, hungry tyrannosaurs, and giant grazing dinosaurs.

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