| Some of the birds did not get away and were being forced back down to the ground by the Geese Police where they were being interrogated for any information which might lead them to the whereabouts of King and Queen Candi. If they are captured all hope is lost for the kingdom of Candi. “That would be awful if Candi Kingdom were no more.” Anna said to Splash while petting his neck. They were still far above what was going on down below. “You probably do not know this Splash, but you, and everything else which is magical or that people aren’t sure exists, both good and evil, come from Kingdom Candi. The good keep the bad in check. So they can’t use their considerable powers to take over the world. Sadly over time the rest of the world has gained ground on us through technology. Many of our best people have been lost in recent times. Tooth fairy comes to mind first. She didn’t really have a chance. When the cameras with motion sensors came out. Everybody knew her days were numbered. Now she’s doing five to ten for breaking and entering. They caught her with a bag full of baby teeth and a wad of dollar bills big enough to choke Santa’s gullet. Then there is Uncle Sam. His fourth of July bashes used to be a huge explosion but these days we’re lucky to get a sparkle out of him. Most times he just sits around bragging about how big he can grow a black snake. Oh he will still perform for huge crowds if they gather but only if it is on the fourth of July. You won’t catch him doing any big explosions for anybody on a one-on-one basis these days. There are some still doing well from the old country. Cupid still does okay. So do the witches. The goblins and ghosts are thriving. Santa is still hanging in there too. It can all still be saved if we just curtail the corporate angle and embrace core values. But if the Dark Queen of Castle Corporate gets her way. All is lost for the sentimental and the sincere. All that will be left will be cliche’s and empty promises. Gifts which are all cost and no thought. Family dinners eaten while texting and surfing the net. The system won’t let up even as it is trampling over its last participants. That would please the Dark Queen just fine.” next page |  |