"We jump here. One of very few openings."
"Why jump?"
"You want to get squished? Dragons need to see us on eye-level. If not then….."
"That's why homes are in the sky?"
"Why so few?"
"Homes or holes?"
"Both?"
"You're going to have to take that up with the Dragons."
"Or…..you could help us get Scarletts voice back."
"And why would I do that?"
"She can give you water for days, but she needs her song."
"Why aren't you hiding?"
"Their is nothing to hide. Now that you know what we have, we know what you want."
"And...…we know how to get it."
"Oh really. Even Santa doesn't know what I want."
".......We're not Santa."
"........We're here.
*Knock, knock, knock*
Brought some friends from up above. Here to see how we flow. 'Can they go low, can they go slow, can they...….I don't know'."
"...Enter."
*Brrrrreaaauuuummmmm*
"Why did you say you don't know if we can go slo...…..ohhhhhhhh. This is not the surface world at all."
"No. No it's not. I'm afraid you're miles away from that."
"SCARLETT, SCARLETT!!!!!!!!!! Over here."
"But all the waters are connected by one stream. See you girls in a bit."
"Have fun, Scarlett."
"Don't worry. Dragons may rule the land, but we rule the sea. Just never come see cause that's where we'll be."
"Is she good?"
"Ben, she killed a Kraken; all over a few guys who were trying to chase her on land. Then stabbed them with his tentacles. Now you're in her waters. If I were you, don't risk it."
"Noted.
So, about my Christmas present?"
"You mean our Christmas present."
"Have you been naughty or nice?"
"Have you?"
"Only one person can answer that."
"And he's the only person that can save us."
"Santa's not real."
"No, but the Guardian sure is."
*Tick*
"That's my ring. I mean.....how'd you….where'd you.....I gave that to Stephanie.
...…What happened? If you killed her and are now seeking…"
"We switched.
.....If you ever want to see her again, you will trust us."
"Trust you? You're foreigners in my land."
"And you in ours. I don't see the picture."
"Who says I want to see her anyways?"
"But you just….."
"MAKE WAY.....MAKE WAY...…The Hunters approachith."
"Hyenas have been spotted due south of the Border, but fear not for me and my men have vanquished these foul beasts."
"Isn't that...."
"THEN WHY DO YOU HAVE A HYENA ENCAGED, my queen Jewels?"
"She's…..your new wife?"
"But what about?"
"She's my only wife, and as far as anyone is concerned, my true love. No Upfront, no Kids, no Jake."
"His name's not Jake."
"I don't care what his name is....I mean...…was. All I care about is…."
"Is there a Healer among you? ANY OF YOU? Do you want to help me locate the whereabouts of the enemy Hyenas and put a stop to this once and for all?"
"YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!"
"Someone. Anyone. Please step forward and show yourself. The world needs you more than you know.
...….Anyone?"
"Uhmmmmm…
Heaaiiuttt…
Ben, put me down. What are you doing?"
"You can't escape my hold.
MY QUEEN, OVER HERE. I found one.
*Phueeemmmm*
...…..And he's more than happy to serve."
"Ben, you idoiot. I should....."
"Do you want to get back on her good side, or not; Jacklyn? I know what you did."
"Stand boy, and state your name for the Crowd. Who are you, and how can you be of service?"
"Well, I...….what are you going to do to the Hyena after I heal him?"
"Torture him for info. With you by my side, we can do this all day."
"I will not use my powers for evil."
*Zap*
*Brrraaazzzaaaiiuurrrraaaachhhhaiiraaccchhhhh*
"You will use your powers for whatever I say you use your powers on. Did not Ben tell you anything? Our powers are ten times stronger than yours. Resist, and you will feel twenty times the shock. Yield...….and I'll spare you...….Plant boy."
"I was just......I.......Wouldn't it be better of me to heal him so we can track him?"
"Track him where?"
"Back to his herd."
"AHAAHAAAHAAAAHAAAHAAAAHAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
YOU REALLY THINK YOU CAN CONVINCE HIM TO WALK BACK TO HIS HERD RIGHT AFTER WHAT HE EXPERIENCED? You really are stupid."
"We could...…uhhhh....convince him?
...….Allies, maybe?"
"The only allies you will be friends with are your foot and your…."
"SILENCE.
…..Let's hear the boy out.
You may speak."
"When we first arrived, we thought Ben was the leader of the Hyena uprising."
"Aahaaaahaaahaaaahaaaahaaaaaa."
".....But...…bu.....but now I know that is all false. He did not invoke the Hyenas, which means someone else did. Someone....or something else spooked the Hyenas. They only run in packs if something scared them off. They don't fight like wolfs, so if we can get one to talk...then maybe......we could help each other?"
"....I'm listening. Who do you think the culprit is? Who......in there right mind...would scare off the Hyenas, and threaten our Water holes?
"...........................Elephants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"