Starfall (The Starfall Chronicles Book 1) by R.M. Anderson

Author:R.M. Anderson [Anderson, R.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Independently published
Published: 2018-07-10T05:00:00+00:00

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Into The Desert

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he journey through the jungle of Vancor lasted several long and grueling days. The group survived near starvation, being chased by a pack of lionesses – which were, thankfully, scared away by the bold and boisterous mother Floppersnog – sinking mud pits, and biting attacks from various nasty jungle insects.

Radianne had to hold back a squeal of delight when they left behind the jungle and entered Land of the Ongoing Desert territory. Though her surroundings appeared to be nothing but a seemingly endless sea of sand, she looked forward to the new leg of the journey. Looking from Blink to Henrick with happiness, Radianne smiled as they walked into the sunlight, thrilled that they were that much closer to returning Blink to his mother.

The unpleasant moments of the jungle faded as they took their first steps out onto the sea of golden sand.

The Floppersnogs were still part of the group. The furballs hadn't retreated back to the jungle, and Radianne was secretly glad. She had grown quite fond of the lovable creatures over those last couple of days. The Floppersnogs were also proving to be very smart, and before long, had started to pick up a good deal of the trio's language.

“We are in the desert,” Radianne pointed out to the mother.

“Des-ert.” The large Floppersnog repeated the words slowly and looked at Radianne expectantly.

She clapped her hands in approval. “Very good!” she exclaimed. She gave the large Floppersnog a pat and turned to Henrick.

“So impressive! They've learned so much since we first met them in the jungle. Which, if I haven't told you lately, I'm so glad to be out of!”

Though, she knew if she were being completely honest with herself, she thought the experience had changed her for the better. And she couldn't help but remember it was not all awful… like that moment she and Henrick shared by the waterfall…

“I wouldn't get too happy,” Henrick mumbled, darting her a warning look. Secretly, he had enjoyed the jungle adventure too, but thought Radianne needed to appreciate being in the moment more instead of always wanting what lay ahead. He thought she also was being naive again as she didn't know what they could be up against.

Radianne knew by then what those looks of his meant. She did her best impression of him. “There will be danger and many more uncomfortable moments to come,” she grumbled, furrowing her brow. Then she laughed.

He shook his head.

The desert was seemingly empty, like most deserts appear to be at first glance. Cacti of various sizes grew here and there, and scattered spiky plants of unknown origin were the only signs of life on the rolling hills of sand.

The trip was moving along at such a whirlwind pace, Radianne thought. She and Blink had shared several interesting conversations over the course of the last days in the jungle, and she felt closer to the star than ever before. She thought about his return home and how much she would miss him. He

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