The snow geese laughed and began stomping on the watermelon’s that didn’t get broken during the fall. One of their leaders said to the man that owned the watermelons, “We are looking for the king and queen of Castle Candi. We can stomp watermelon all day long or you can tell us where they are hiding?” The man shook his head no. The snow geese proceeded to beat him up while his wife and daughters could do nothing but stand by and watch. “Come on Splash! I don’t know what we are going to do? I do know we are going to do something!” Anna said, she started to stand up from behind the cover of the rocks and trees when she felt a strong pair of hands / wings push her back down. “No princess. You must be smarter than that. Don’t you see the Geese Police have been sent out to do something just like what they have done. They want to bring you or your parents or anyone loyal to Candi, out of hiding in just such circumstance. They would outnumber whoever tried to assist; and in the end have a much bigger number of trophies than just one ox and a load of melons.” “What about the man that owns the ox?” Anna asked. “His fate is in his own hands. They won’t escalate things to the point of killing unless he takes it there. If he does it is unfortunate but certainly not any of your fault. Don’t you see how outnumbered you would be?” Ozzy pointed at all the Geese Police that were in the valley below. “I suppose you’re right.” Anna said begrudgingly. “Of course I am dear. Now just set back and get comfortable because we still have some waiting to do.” Ozzy said. Anna let out a discouraged sigh. “I wonder where Buzzy and Dan have disappeared?” “If I know those two, they found the first drinking hole available after escaping the Geese Police. Buzzy has an important task to complete. I hope he stays sober enough to get the job done. He was to meet a contact that had information about your parents.” Ozzy found a spot to set down near Anna. “I hope so too. I guess I will take a nap. I’m still tired after all that has happened recently.” “You do that child. Ol’ uncle Ozzy will be guarding over. Perhaps when you wake up the Geese Police will be gone and we can go down and find some good eats.” “Okay” Anna said, drifting off to sleep. next page |  Splash  Ozzy and Dan |