"All I see is dust. All I feel is dust. Am I dust?"
"JACKLYN?"
"Where's that voice coming from?"
"JACKLYN!!!! We got you.
Here, take this knot and we'll tie a rope around her before she blows. She's fatter than an Ox.
Catch."
*Phueeeee*
"Got it."
"You have her fastened?"
*Zip*
"Snug like a Bug."
"Elwin had everyone searching straight across. Does she not know Ballons go up, not sideways?"
"Who…..who are…."
"Jacklyn, shh. The more you talk, the more air you wil release out, and the faster you will go; faster than a Roller Coaster."
"Ariel?
...…Ruby?"
"Hush now. You should not be out here without a suit.
Ariel, careful of the stars and the satellites. We don't need anything bad to happen. Nor the wind rain blood."
"Got it."
"How'd you even get out here?"
"Nor how high. Balloons can only travel thirty three miles up. You topped that."
'D.'
'S.'
"Huh? Why are you spelling those two letters? Speak to me"
"Ariel, I think she is referring to Dragons and…..snakes? No….so….sorry. But why would she be...…..Natysh gave her powers to Jacklyn instead of keeping them in the family on the birth of Elwin, for fear I might snatch them on her Coronation. She would be completely exposed.
Jacklyn, there is no need to be sorry. Our feud is not with you. It never was. You end Feuds, not start them. This is what happens when people get involved in others' business. It skyrockets. I am the one who should be saying sorry.
*Huuuuuu...whooooo*
If I made more of a habit to cozy up to her and not just Rainbow, she would never have thought it necessary to involve you; but here we are.
But the next time I see you, you will be in a Spaceship. Would you prefer the one you helped build with the Magics?"
"Ruby, keep her talking. She's starting to deflate on her own."
"Shake your head yes if you agree."
*Ahu…ahu…ahuuuu.*
"I thought so. Every Elementat will have to go through their greatest fear before they can be a Rescue team, but I know they will. Trust them...…..Captain. There is no weakling on a team. Just a secret weapon."
*Pfffffffffffiffafffffffffff*
"It's working."
"I'm proud of you Jacklyn and can't wait to see the future of what all you become. I know that I can survive without Dragons. Thanks for bringing your Raptor, but you don't have to rescue me. Darius already did that."
"But…"
"As Elwin said, 'The Stories never about you.' Please understand. I know many people want to find the truth about me...…In due time I will make myself known."
"Ruby, we are nearing Federation space. Dragons and Riders approaching. They will see us."
"Jacklyn, whenever you are scared again; just remember...'I can walk a Mile in your shoes, but if I were your shoes; I could only walk two.'"
"What does that mean?"
"Ruby, they are closing in."
"Take care, young Child. Take care."
*Vroom...….
*Vroom*
"THERE SHE IS. I SEE HER."
"I see her too, but...…how does she have a rope tied around her waist? She's Wind. She cannot materialize any physical solid."
"Who cares? Just grab it and come on.
Jacklyn, we are taking you home."
"Thanks, Ruby."
"What'd you say? My name is not Ruby. It's DragonFrog!!!!!!!!!!!"