Overtakers Writings

Lauren Lee

Copyright 2012 Lauren Lee All rights reserved. ISBN-13: 978-1475082982

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For Kong-Kong (Ng Kok Kong), Mummy (Mary Ng), Ah-Ee (Lily Ng), and Uncle Francis (Francis Ng)

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Acknowledgments 1 2 3 4 Bunny The Journal of Alicot the Brave The Adventures of the Robbing Quarter i 3 7 53 83

The Gabriel Chronicles

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Mummy & Daddy

Bunny Once upon a time, time was right and all was quiet in Mildberry Forrest. But who cares to hear about Little Red Riding hood or Snow White? Well if you do, go! Now, children who have magical powers, can travel to this world. Full of fun and good times! Now, here comes Bunny, the mild-mannered rabbit. Albert! Another fairytale. Who is it about this time? Well, you! Bunny happily bounced along until........ SMACK! Bunny rammed his head at the horrible BIG BAD WOLF! Sorry! SORRY! Bunny cried. Big Bad Wolf looked and saw Princess Pea, ruler of the land, looking. Boys. BOYS! Stop it this moment! Pea yelled. Bunny did it, my lady. Big Bad Wolf tattled on Bunny, his finger pointed at Bunny.

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No. I was skipping to my house when, by accident my head bumped into Wolfs stomach. Bunny smiled like a little angel. Hmmmm. This I will ponder and may I say, Wolf is barely hurt. This will be a challenge for you both. Tomorrow, Wolf and Bunny will try to blow down my sturdy cottage. Whoever does will be the stronger character. Pea announced. Poor Bunny, he had no strength and was doubtful. Moaning, Bunny went home. In the house, Bunny sat alone when a knock came at the door. Come in! Bunny yelled. Outside the door was Pea and a platter. For you to eat and train well. Believe. Pea said as she put the platter down and rushed away in her carriage. Bunny ate and he thought, If I train well, I may win! Bunny trained and didnt feel better, so he remembered Pea saying believe to him. Bunny

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believed and he blew and blew; he did it! He blew down the straw house he made for practice. Big Bad Wolf came and Pea watched. Big Bad Wolf blew with all his might and he knocked down the straw and twig house down but did not blow down the cottage of Pea. Bunnys turn. Paramedics, come come. Pea called and whispered, good luck. Bunny has no fur, nor hide, but with all his might, he fluffed his tail and blew on Princess Peas cottage. Well done! Pea shouted. Bunny cheered. Not at all thinking that he had been beaten, Big Bad Wolf noticed Bunny. You will pay! Big Bad Wolf yelled as the villagers shooed him away. Bunny had won and he was proud he was a bunny after all. The end. NO! The kids shouted as Albert disappeared. HEE! HEE!

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THE END !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEVER STOP BELIEVING ;)

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The Journal of Alicot the Brave Chapter 1 I sat on the dock waiting for my river boat to pass by. The man that owned boat 27B was late, and the boat was gone. I looked past the dock and onto boat 27C where a friend, Xavier, was waiting. Need a lift? Xavier asked me. I nodded and hurried over to the Redbird where I knew the air was warmer than the cold icy air that surrounded me like a blanket over cold feet. Where to? Xavier asked me as he tipped his fathers sailors cap. The lagoon. I answered as the boat pushed off. I like pie and that was dye and some of my knees are cold and sore like a boar. Everyday indeed. Xavier hummed. The tune was to Old Mary, a sailing song that helped the slaves quicken the pace of their work. I started to gaze out of the window.

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The waves calmed my nerves and the roar of waves put down my anger at the man that attacked me. He wanted my pastry and I denied him. Huh? I screamed, I had screamed myself awake. Xavier and his friend, Derek, were surrounding me. I suddenly felt claustrophobic. My mind was spinning. Kings. Queens. Maidens with swords! I screamed. Derek whipped his head around and pointed at me. Alissa! Xavier cried. My head was on a roll and I thought that I had went out and spun on my heel at least 13 times. Xavier was leaning over me and he clapped. Derek smiled and his evil neighbor, Daniela, was smirking. How did she get in? I asked Derek. I dont know. She came in without a word. Derek answered. Well, she could stop! I yelled. Daniela smiled slyly and slipped out of the room. She is a liar and a snake! I screamed at her back.

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Derek shrugged and left to catch up with his master. Xavier and I were alone. 13. The big one-three. Nice. Xavier said quietly. He was 14 and I was turning 13. It was tough for our friendship to be stable with the age difference and all. Off home? Need a lift? Xavier asked me. Being a kid raised in Lard, an old town, I learned to drive boats and fish. It was so easy. So, I nodded and was led to a boat I noticed. Dock 45B. Nice. You gave the Old Mary a touch up? I asked. Xavier nodded and showed me some seats. I chose a seat near the tall, looming window and I smiled. The waves calmed me down. But what REALLY happened? Did I trip? Did I fall? What happened? I finally asked. You drowned like an anchor. Xavier replied curtly. I gasped. Drowned. Alissa Dune? Me? I was a swimmer for all of that!
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NO. I whispered forcefully. Yep. Xavier answered as we docked at the dock of my house. Thanks. I murmured.

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Chapter 2 The small arrow cut flesh and buried itself in my skin. I screamed in pain and agony. No! I heard someone yell, but my screams drowned everything out. No. This cant be happening. I thought to myself, but the pain was enough. STOP! I yelled, almost canceling my screams. But no way. It wasnt gone. Then, Daniela loomed over me. Her teeth white and shining. Thanks for the trip, sis. Daniela seethed, and she was gone. The pain was gone too. What was happening? Xavier? Yes? I want water. And a band-aid. I commanded. I heard feet hurrying and a slam. But Xavier didnt return. Sorry. No band-aid. Went to buy some. Xavier responded as he hurried back. I grabbed the band-aid and gulped down a glass. More. I cried trying to stop the pain from my leg.
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Xavier reached over and lifted my leg up. The pain stopped but kept going after his gentle touch. No. I moaned. My leg had been cut with glass from me trashing about. Your pills case. Xavier explained. I nodded but didnt speak. The glass shard was removed and I sighed in relief. The pain had subsided but not gone. Hey. Daniela said as she entered. Who let you in? I croaked. Daniela laughed and pointed to a key hanging from a hook. Xavier smiled sheepishly and laughed. He finished wrapping up my left and I noticed Daniela giggle. No. I croaked. My voice was gaining anger and Daniela stopped. Take a joke. Daniela muttered and Derek waltzed in. He was listening to an iPod, and it was on loop.
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I take a walk, in the park! Dancing under the stars! Derek crooned. I sighed and threw a soft pillow at him. Thanks. Daniela muttered and ripped the ear buds from Dereks ears. Xavier laughed and tossed Derek a band-aid. You need it? Xavier asked. Derek smiled and bowed gracefully. Then, pop and rock came pouring out of the ear buds. Listen. We need to talk. Daniela said. She pumped up the music and began to sing. You are a maiden that needs help! I think you are a little kelp! I am your sister! You need a blister! I am Margret the hunger, help! The Fist is Derek and Xavier is the knight. You need a little light. Dewy is knight of Lard. You have a barge! You are a maiden. Daniela sang. Xavier clapped slowly, trying to take this in. Well, you are. Alicot the Brave, thats you Alissa. The Fist of Rage, you, Derek. The Rock Knight, Xavier.
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I am Margret the Hunger. Dewy is the Knight of Lard and Todd is the Prince of Lard. Daniela responded to her own thoughts. I tried to gather mine and was stumped. Me? A maiden? THE ALICOT THE BRAVE? I asked rudely raising my tone. SH! Derek answered, making spit fly all over the place. Daniela nodded and smiled. Twins. We are twins. She said. Cant! Youre 16! I shouted. 3 years in Asia. Daniela answered curtly. Great. I answered. Derek nodded and gathered up his bag. Knights need armor. Here is your set, Xavier. Derek commanded. Xavier picked up some rusty armor, and then, the armor shined like 1000 years had been taken off. Took me awhile but I found the Rock Knights armor. Derek said proudly.
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Back in time, twin? Daniela asked me. I nodded slowly and then smiled. This could be fun. Or not, Alissa.

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Chapter 3 Sickness washed over me. Comet? Hows comet? We need pieces? Now? I asked rapidly. Derek nodded and rolled his eyes but Daniela made it easy. She explained and took 16 years of danger off her shoulders and onto mine. I sighed and smiled. Now? I asked. Daniela nodded in tune with Derek and they said, Take your boat to the shores of Pest, that island. All of the comet is there. The dude forgot about it. I grabbed Xaviers arm and pulled him to the Old Mary. NO! Please? Alissa! I wont! Derek? N-O!

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I sighed and tugged hard on Xaviers arm. He smiled at my tugs and finally gave in. Derek climbed aboard with Daniela hot on his trail. Onward mates! Daniela, oops .... Margret the Hunger, yelled. The engine revved up and they were off. Derek hummed a tune and moped the deck and I gazed at the inky black curtain. How long had I slept? Xavier and Derek took turns driving the boat and when Derek went to drive, disaster hit. We crashed and crumpled some old boats that had wood that cracked with our tip touching it. Daniela smirked at all of the crashes and I frantically looked out at the sky. Was I Alicot? Here, twin. Daniela announced. It was hard to miss in the dark because the rock, comet as Daniela says, glowed bright green. Say Medieval ages. Daniela said in a whisper. I whispered and felt a rip in my body. The rock in my hand had began to burn and it heated my hand. I
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almost threw the comet/rock at the stone wall on one side of the island. Please work! I heard Daniela murmur. I shook my head and screamed as my soul was ripped out. Pain flushed through my body. I felt Xaviers hand wrap around mine in a protective way. Mom would be very angry when I went home. But what was home anyway? Medieval or 2011? Which to choose? Coal or power plants? Musicians or iPods? What was right and what was wrong? Daniela could tell me. That is saying, if we ever meet again. Then, I saw blue. Was it sky? Then, my back hit stone streets. Right time? Daniela stood dazed as I was only 5 feet away but she looked different. Younger. My age. Twin? I asked. Daniela looked at me and snarled. We are twins but tell me, Alicot, if you are queen! Daniela roared. Derek stood behind Daniela and he peeked at me. My rage and Danielas matched.
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Twins. Twin sister, we are alike, but Daniela is no longer! Daniela screamed. Derek stood in front of her and smiled. Got to go. he wheezed like the effects were after him too. I heard Xavier and his body heat was blazing wildly against my back. Take her left and disarm her. Xavier whispered. Then, he shook and turn to face me. Daniela was gone and I gasped. My link to my family was gone. A blink of an eye. Fast and quick but not witty.

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Chapter 4 No, Father! I cried. My character as Alissa was no longer there. I was Alicot the brave. Princess of Ladonia. My father, Margrets father, was in his study thinking. His knights. The brave Turk of Lard and Knight of Lard stood in the corner. Todd and Dewy. Alfred was there too. Derek and Margret. I mean Margret and The Fist of rage. Derek was a slave and knight for my twin. My evil twin that hated me soul. I was in my new life .... with an evil twin and knights that fought over taxes and teacup sales. No! my father shouted at Alfred, the Queen of Lard. (Yup, the QUEEN of Lard has a male name! Even if she is SO female!) Her son, Turk, stood with his back to me and Xavier who is Rock Knight, known for his fight and soul, as he talked quietly to the knight. Dewy was sobbing over a pie that was gone and almost eaten. It was like he couldnt decide to eat it or not.

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So, I went over and ate the pie with the berries and all. Dewy was shocked (like who wouldnt?) at me and he began to sob louder. How was he even a knight? I guess the knights were sad all the time like Dewy. So, Father fought with his second wife. His most hated wife. Margrets step-mother that took her in to be a proper lady. When I rolled in mud with pigs and shot arrows at chickens. One time I brought home a lamb that I caught, with Rock Knights help of course, that was supper and the Lard people were invited. (I hate Ladonias people word. Ladonians. It is funny that the people of Lard are called Lard buckets!) So, we feasted on lamb and turkey with greens and milk. My cows milk with some honey .... Yum! I am a maiden that can hunt when my evil twin can not go near a mud puddle ... or any puddle for that matter. Alfred tries to save her step-daughter but she doesnt care about her real child, Turk, even if he jumped off a cliff. So I decided to get Turk on my side. The White Rabbit side as my dad says. Also the knight of Lard, Dewy, will try to sneak from Lard to Ladonia. It is hard because war is out in Lard and Alfred is keeping
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track of her diamonds, not her soldiers. So Father has to send Margret off to war for Alfred to listen. No way! Father! I thought ONLY Margret was going! I screamed later on. The meeting was over and the bad news had been washed on shore. Father had put me on the battlefield. I was the left hand archer that came into play only when needed. I was an archer but being a soldier was too far! Ill go. Xavier sighed. No! No one is going. I yelled as I dragged myself to my room in the towers. Xavier smiled and said, I have to. I shook my head, tearing my crown from my head. The gold crown hit the floor and almost broke if Xavier hadnt caught it. Give it to Margret the hunger. I said with a hint of sadness. Xavier bowed and answered me with a, As you wish, princess.

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My mind was spinning. No way was I going to war. Not the battlefield. No way.

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Chapter 5 No! I heard a woman scream when her husband was taken for war. Farmers were taken and soldiers were made in their place. No one was not going sometime. The ladies were put to making clothes and armor. I saw a man taken from his shop and put in some kind of armor. Work! another man yelled at his slave before the slave was taken. The man made a face and he was taken too. His wife was looking out the window crying. I screamed, Stop! a few times but didnt make any other noise. The men didnt listen to me and I had to move on. Crying couldnt stop! Then I exited the market and entered the battle. Red grass stains covered the grassy plain. You could see the enemy but the enemy couldnt see you. I saw miles around but arrows shot around me as if they couldnt see. My father was there. He was commanding the child section. Archers and swordsmen surrounded me.
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Alicot. everyone greeted me like I was an old friend. I was the best archer for miles. No doubt. Margret. I said as my twin approached me. Die. she answered. I rolled my eyes and spotted Xavier. Rock Knight! I cried as I ran after him. What? he asked. His face was screwed up. He was tending a cow and I knew it was mine. Bessie. I cried as I saw arrows shooting through the sky almost hitting Xavier and Bessie. Margret smiled and said, Ops. Sorry. The arrows in her quiver were old and worn. My arrows were new and shining brightly in the sun. Alicot, you are defenseless! Father cried and I unsheathed my sword. Now? the children asked.

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Now. We attacked the left forces as Madon and Madons partner, Kale, hit our side. Children fell to the ground but I was still standing. Go in! Father yelled at Xavier and I flew past him. Too slow. I chortled. Xavier was hot on my trail as we zoomed in and out. Hitting people and notching arrows. Some arrows backfired on Xavier and he unleashed his inner knight. Dodge and bob. Weave and notch. Margret was keeping my pace and we fired arrows in timing. You could hear Father smiling in his heart. His twins working together. Then something hit Margret. Alicot! Margret cried out in pain.Her side was bleeding and I carried her lump to Father. Bleeding. I said quickly to a nurse who whisked Margret away. I sighed and went back in. Xavier was not to be seen and Father tried to call for him but Father was called into battle and he needed armor.

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Armor! Father cried to his slave. Nancy, his slave, dressed him and he went out to fight for Ladonias freedom from Madon and Kale. I saw Derek weaving through the fight and I went to join him. Left side damaged. he told me and I went to present the information to Alfreds knight. Dewy! I cried as I saw the knight hold up his flag. The light from the poles that were behind the flag lit the flag. The heat went through Dewy and I rushed to his aid. I helped Dewy to a tent where nurses rushed to save his life. Xavier! Back me. Im going to sneak to Madons king. I said to Xavier and he watched me as I moved to the red tent. Sir! Could you call off your forces? I asked the king. He lazily grabbed a goblet of wine and took a long sip. No. he answered. Turk was in the corner. Shackles covered his body and I knew he was captured. I pointed to the wounded tents and he yawned.
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No. he answered again and I realized that the slave to this king was the king of Kale. Take your last breaths. I muttered as I swung my sword high above my head.

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Chapter 6 You what? my twin yelled at me. I shrugged as I polished my sword. Red dripped all over the wounded tent. Margret was amazed that I could do this and still live. Dewy stared at me with his blank eyes. Dewy? I asked trying to find the Dewy from the future. Margret sighed and replied, I tried just an hour ago. Xavier and the king of Kale entered with Father. Xavier! I cried and I threw my arms around him. You OK? Xavier whispered in my hair. Father tapped Xaviers shoulder and I let go. Father and the king of Kale were talking about letting Madon go when I spoke up. I killed the Madon king. I shouted. It seemed like everything stopped. Crickets chirped and I slumped to the floor. Margret gasped and I blacked out.
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What happened? I asked. Derek was being cuffed and Margret was yelling for them to stop. Derek spit at me and I choked on my words. What did you do? I croaked. Margret sighed and began to cry. Tears ran down both of our faces in perfect timing. You two need to go home. Father said. I tried to object but Xavier led Margret and I to the house. Go. Xavier commanded. No. I answered and held on to his hand. I cant watch people die but fighting was what I trained for. Xavier, take me with you. I commanded. But, Alicot! Your father, my commander, said differently. Xavier moaned. I shook my head and went to bring the code out. Xavier was tapping his foot impatiently on the

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marble floor and Margret was reclining on one of the couches. I could get used to this. Margret said happily. I nodded at her and she smiled a rare smile. Xavier nodded at the code and I explained the code again. Looking as he had been defeated, Xavier sighed and brought me outside. Dont get in my way. Xavier said sternly. Im princess here! I need a bodyguard. I shouted. Xavier pointed to the tents where the wounded lay. Go and help someone. Xavier said before heading into the battle. But wasnt the battle over? Dewy and Derek sat on chairs. Hi. I greeted them. Derek held up his wrists and shook them. I shrugged and said, No idea where the key is, Derek.

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Derek slumped in his chair and a guard began to run over the beat him. No! I shouted and protected Derek. The guard nodded and began to back away from the rabid savage princess. I grabbed the guard and asked him for the cuffs keys. I thought that Derek was nice but I was wrong. Derek lunged at me and I screamed. Help! Help! Rabid savage on the loose! I cried and the guard tried and failed to fight Derek. After all, Derek is a slave/knight person. Dewy gasped in shock and Derek hit Dewy on the shoulder. I gasped and lunged. My claws were stretched out but Derek held up a sword. I sped back and reached for mine. Our swords collided and Derek slid out. No! I cried in defeat. I heard a scream. I heard the whiz of arrows and Margret had disappeared. Margret! Margret! I yelled trying to out shout the battle. No one responded. So, I went out and stepped on a dead deer.

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Dinner. I muttered and continued. Then I tripped on something that moved. Snake? I thought to myself but noticed the black veil.

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Chapter 7 Margret! I cried as my twin lay dead on the grass. Youre next you know? I heard a sickly voice say behind me. I pulled out my sword and said, Who goes there? The voice turned to face me and Derek stared at me. Hey, Alissa. Derek said. I stumbled at my old name. Well, my new/old name. Xavier blinked behind Derek and I wanted to shout at him. Alicot run! Xavier yelled. No. I whispered. My sword hit wood and Derek laughed. No. No. Princess. Derek seethed but then he hit himself. No! Derek shouted. Yes! Yes! Xavier cried gleefully. Derek hit his back and looked at my sword.

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Die! Die, king of Madon! Derek said as he threw himself on my sword. DEREK! I screamed and began to pull my sword from his frail, limp body. Derek? Xavier and I asked in unison. Margret and Derek are dead. How could I let my guard down? The king of Madons soul still lingers. We need to go, Alicot. Xavier said in awe. I didnt answer but began to run at top speed almost slowing to tell Father. Keep on going. I thought almost yelling at myself. Xavier laughed and sped past me and I revved up my engine. Beat me, Alicot! Xavier said cheerfully and I hit the dining room. We entered and stuffed ourselves with food. Lots of eggs and lamb surrounded us and we chowed down. Tell Father that Madons ghost haunts us. I said through food. Xavier nodded and repeated what I said. The maid nodded and went off to tell Father.
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I began to grab small piece of chocolate cake. This is yum. I cried and then Xavier jerked. Revenge is sweet! NO! Run, Alicot! Xavier yelled and then he glowed. Not like small glow. Not like faint light glow. I mean full on glow. No! Xavier screamed and I scampered away. Father! Father! I cried as I ran through the battlefield. My father was yelling at everyone. The the Rock Knight! I screamed at him and he gasped. No! Not my trusted sidekick. Father exclaimed before falling to the heavenly earth. Not you too. I muttered and mustered me courage to free the slaves and defeat the knight of rock and my father. But that didnt mean I wanted them dead. I wanted the spirits gone.

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Chapter 8 Xavier lay on the bed as our most trusted doctors stitched him up. Could you stop? I asked them but they ignored me. Xavier? I whispered. He mumbled something and a doctor yelled, Get him some painkiller! Another nurse, not like Mel who had her brother die in battle, jabbed some red looking liquid into Xaviers arm and he fell silent. Please! Stop putting painkiller in him! Hell die from that! Sorry, miss. But we are doctors and you are a child. But Im the princess! Sorry princess. I groaned and began to leave but stopped as the doctors yelled in unison, Finished! I raced back and put my palm on Xaviers head. Slightly warm but cold on the edges.

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Put water on a towel and apply it to his forehead. I commanded. Some doctors began to reply but a weak Dewy entered. Do as she says, men. Thanks. I say to an almost faint Dewy. He nodded and fell onto a nearby bed. Treat me please! Dewy begs and a nurse gives him some water. What happened to Alfred? To Turk? I asked impatiently. They died. Just an hour ago but they died. No more my queen. Dewy answers. I nod and begin to exit. Tell Margret about them. Shell be pleased. Dewy croaks. I smiled and joined my sister. Sorry I kicked you.
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Its OK! Oh! Dewy said that the nobles of Lard died! I said joyfully. Margret sighed and opened her palm. A small chart was there. She took out a quill pen and added a dot to the DEAD list. I smudged one dot and she gasped. Why? she asked. Well, Xavier could live. I answer as I walked off. You fine? I asked a pale boy. No. I need water. he replies. I sigh and pull the basin out. I fish the cup out and he takes a long swig. Do you think Ill live? he asks me and I nod slowly. You will. I answer. The room we sit in is dark and lit only by a candle that is on its last life. Could you lie about me? Being dead you know? the boy asks me.

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His eyes stare into mine and I think about the people who would cry. No. Not if the world depended on it. I answer and sit up. I then nod to his direction and he stands. We grab each others hands and walk out. Hello! people chorus. I smiled and wave with my free hand. Xavier looks at me and tries to make a smile. His lips are blue and pale and his face is red as if he was embarrassed. Smile. I whisper and he tries to. I cant. he answers and I sigh. What was I to do with him? The crowd cheers. I know the kings of Kale and Madon are dead after Father catching the king of Kale taking his bread knife and cutting himself. Im truly sorry. Father said before the kings death. Father couldnt bear to watch so I took him to see his knight in shining armor. Well, dusty armor. Xavier

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noticed my eyes moving like fishes surrounded by food. Can you take it in? he asked. No. I answered. My grip was tight and almost like a snakes grip on a tree trunk. Do you think you can last the night? I asked Xavier. Not really. he answered and didnt talk anymore. I nodded and tears came from my eyes. This was it. The party tonight was for me. I defeated an ever lasting war man and it was worth a ceremony. Are you doing something tonight? No. Not really. Then we are done with the past. But we belong here! Im going. Margret! At least take Dewy with you. Sure sis.
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See you!

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Chapter 9 Dr. Craig Hale was sitting by his fire. Should I have NOT brought the kids forward? They are doing well! Dr. Craig said to himself. That long 12 years ago was hard to see the grown children. From crying babies to warm and almost nice teenagers. Though Margret the hunger was left in Asia for 3 years, that didnt affect my plan did it? No, nothing could stop Dr. Craig Hale! Ha! I think they enjoy....what? Dr. Craig yelped. Glowing figures stood in his doorway. Dr. Craig? Is there something wrong? his assistant from 1996 (he stole her too) asked. She wouldnt notice other time-travelers. No way! He put some lily drops on her eyes so she wouldnt notice. Come to the future! 1900 doesnt seem to suit you! the figures called. One had a bow so Craig seemed to move. Gotta go, Elsa! Take Richie to the park while Im gone! Dr. Craig said so quickly before he was hit with the hunters arrow.
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Well, to say hunter was to tell a rooster that he was a pie. It was wrong! Come on Margret! Lets have some fun. a voice drifted through the room. Sure thing, Dew drop! Margret answered in her Tinkerbell voice. Were off to see the doctor! The evil doctor of Mars! Dewy sang. SH! Dont get Elsa suspicious! Margret cried. I said that we would be good for Alicot. Dewy replied stoutly. But she isnt...here. Margret answered slyly. We have work to do. they said in unison. Whos there? Elsa asked. But Big Boss and the glowing things were gone. Hm. Elsa thought as she went back to her Pac-Man game. Please come out! Dr. Craig cried at the trees around the park.

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An arrow hit his side and he cried in pain. He looked up and a girl slid down. Ma...Margret....the.........hunger? You are......gone! Dr. Craig yelled and some people stared at him. Come down! he hissed. Down already. Margret replied. Dewy stepped out the shadows. Knight of Lard! Go home, children. Dr. Craig yelled. Others ran by him. Daddy? Is he mad? I dont know and I dont want to find out, Lucy. a familiar family said. No! Dr. Craig cried. He fell to the ground and cried. His tears wet the sidewalk and he felt a hand on his shoulder. Die Craig. he heard someone whisper. Then he turned around to see he was on a street about to be crushed.

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He! he shouted before the monster truck hit him. It was a ton of bricks raining on him. Ouch. That hu...Wait! Im alive? Dr. Craig pondered. Then a blast of cold air told him he was near the time rock island. Youll pay dearly, Margret. Craig muttered as he staggered to the rocky shore. There he found band-aids and a boat. A sleek boat that he rode to the island. Please dont be there! Craig whispered. He had wished and just his luck, that Margret and Knight of Lard werent there. Other than Xavier and I, they were the worst. Especially Margret. She has a temper. Craig sat on the island ground thinking. It was what brought him back, I mean to the past and to the future. That arrow Margret used has resin from the sap that was covered in lava from the rocks melted area, where the mini volcano was. It had rarely erupted and only when making resin it erupted.

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I need water and supplies. I could look like a Kale spy! Craig muttered as he crowded a bench with supplies. Good luck Alicot. Dr. Craig whispered to me as he was transported to my day. The night after the parade.

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Chapter 10 I cant believe that you did that, Margret! I cried. My sister sat on my bed and I shooed her off. Can you fix it? I asked. Then Xavier walked in. I grabbed his hand and pulled him onto my bed. Can you what? Xavier asked me. I pointed to my wall. He nodded and pulled on the cord. My drawings of the future and understandings of time-travel were covering the wall. From top to bottom. Woah. Margret said. I smiled and began to lecture her. A rip could make our future or our past.....different. I ended. OH NO! I heard a guard cry. Alicot? Xavier asked. I cant watch. Margret said through her fingers.

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I began to run downstairs. FATHER! I cried as I flew down steps. My father was plastered against a wall. Good you made it. a voice said. Then I saw it. I knew who it was. It was..... Dr. Craig? I asked. My voice squeaked and I whipped out arrows. Defenseless? Oh no! I am not ready to fight you but I have something to tell you. Dr. Craig said smoothly. Like a snake ready to strike. Dont hurt anyone. I said with the most courage I could muster. Oh him? Your FATHER? Dr. Craig asked. Yes him! And Dewy and Daniela and Xavier! All of them! Take me. I said with a sad look behind me. Xavier and Margret stood on the top of the stairs. Margrets eyes were wide and she whipped out her bow and shot.
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NO! I screamed and a force pushed me back. Xavier. No. I sobbed. I wasnt fit to rule! Margret could do it but Lard could rebel! What are the tax? What about everything living thing? Food? Trade? All gone when my father collapsed. You promised. I murmured. No I didnt. That girl stopped me. Oh well. I think Ill fit king. Hm? Dr. Craig droned on. Margret appeared and was being shoved down. GUARDS! Take Margret to the dungeon. NOW! But you arent king, sir. Well, now I am. Uncle......Craig. HELP! I cried as Margret was led. Rock Knight and Alicot can stay. If they dont disturb me. Craig commanded. This wasnt right. Xavier grasped his sword and Craig took that away.
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Oops! he said as sweet as a snake. Nuts. Xavier replied. Later on, Xavier and I sat in a tiny room. Xaviers bulk was almost killing me. Stop moving! I wheezed. We need revenge. Xavier said. YEAH! AND AIR! I cried. Sorry! Xavier yelped almost noticing that I was there. My sword! I croaked. Xavier grasped my sword and took it out of its sheath. Kill him! Hes coming! I cried. Craig stepped in that moment. Ready for death? I asked Craig as I swung my sword. NO! Craig yelled before he hit the floor. I wish you R.I.P. I whispered as I let my twin out.
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So, to end this story: Xavier and I went to the future and fixed what we did with our parents. Margret and Dewy arranged our deaths in Ladonia. It went planned. So we went to the future and lived there....I guess you can call it....... A happily ever after.

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The Adventures of the Robbing Quartet Prologue There is a land far from here in the U.S.A. A group thought that the middle ages was better than ever, so they took families to a world better than their own. My parents lived there in peace until my mother's friend, Queen Eliza, died. No one believed my mother that Queen Eliza was her friend. We were banished from the court forever. 9 years later, I was born. Mother needed a place for us to stay so she smuggled us into the castle to work. Father said that everyone got ok food and ok sleeping mats. Mother thought any place was better than the woods. They changed their names to Edward and Trina. Mother worked as a chef in the kitchens while father worked as the private runner. I put 9 years of relief on their backs. I was 10 when mother died. I was quiet as the coffin was put into the ground. My best friend, Prince Marco, cried with me that night. I worked as a helper to the princes so Marco was my best friend. His older brother, Marcus, was the one I took the least care off. He had my friend, Erica, to take care of him.
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Erica was a rich family's worst nightmare. She was a slob and she ate much more than they supplied. She ate my food as Marco smuggled apples and bread to me every night. 2 years later, the town grew and grew until there was 100 villagers, 30 royal helpers, and 3 royalty. Everyone respected the king, king Richard. This was then. Now is now.

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Chapter 2: When We Change Sides Katty thought it was the chicken pox or some weird disease. Father had his smile on when he told Marcus bad news today. "It is 5 more hours! Tee-hee!" Lord Edward cackled. Katty slouched as he left. Marcus was in his pajamas jumping with total glee on. "She's coming! She's coming! Yahoooo!" Marcus cried out. The door's knocker rapped twice and Marcus put his pout and frown on. "Father? We need 12 cakes the size of pineapples for Marcus's weights." Marco giggled. "Enough! I can see your pajamas on! CHANGE! NOW! Maid, get Marcus's crown on! We're hosting guests." the very angry king boomed. Marcus jumped in fright and Marco laughed some more. The king's angry face was seeping through the Icracks and it melted all in sight. The floor burned and the glass melted. "NOW!" the king yelled.

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It was the only was to please him. Katty slipped behind the curtain and handed crowns to the boys as they changed. They put on their trousers and tunics. Katty longed to wear the boys' clothing because the clothing she wore was hot and itchy. Katty put her maid clothes on as the boys roused up Erica. Erica sighed as the scullery maids scrubbed the floors. "The princesses are coming!" the maids said. Erica was day-dreaming while Katty put hard work into the floors that the maids kept dirtying. "Could you please WORK?!?!?" Katty exclaimed. The maids grumbled and pushed their way to the floors. Katty was shoved to the ground. The maids who saw it laughed and soon everyone except Erica and Katty were laughing. "Stop it!" Erica yelled. The maids looked up and saw an angry prince Marco. The first maid to move was Katty. Later on, the ball was being set up for tonight. "I really appreciated that." Katty said. She still was stuck on the two dresses she had.

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"The pink slip or the navy blue cotton itchy dress." Katty wondered. "I think the itchy dress or this?" Marco said pulling out a blue satin gown from the secure bedroom of Nina. "Whoa. WOW! Where did you get this?" Katty asked joyfully. "The cellar. You'd figure that Nina or Deena won't need it tonight." Marco answered proud of himself. The dress was stolen not from the cellar, Katty knew. Everything that was pretty was given to Katty that way. Nina wouldn't mind 1 night or would she? Katty finally thought about father and the king. Who's side was she on? Not the king's! But, father's side was confusing her. Should she? Katty finally thought, 'I'm on my own side with Marco and Erica. We are robbers and we are like hunted animals. We are different.'

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Chapter 3: We rob Katty never thought that Marco changed. He always looked the same. What was different? Katty finally got it, he was older and more or less mature. Marco was staring at the walls as if the king hid behind them. "Katty, have you ever thought my dad is upset about something?" Marco asked after a long stare. "Well, yes." Katty answered. Katty's father and Marco's father were acting different. The king never had angry times unless about guests. Katty was surprised and worried. Marco sighed and began to climb the mountain. "I thought Nina was coming." Marcus whined. Katty's father was there telling Marcus the bad news about Nina not coming. "She's sick and didn't want to infect everyone with the pox." Lord Edward said politely. Marcus's eyes got weepy and wet. Marcus began to wail and whine.

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Marco rolled his eyes and yelled "I think Marcus is a baby!" The maids next door started to giggle and laugh. Marcus sat up and snarled at Marco. "You didn't dare." Marcus growled. Marco smiled and pointed to the door over. The maids came running in as Marcus was pinned to the floor. The maids with art pads were drawing a crying Marcus. Erica smiled slyly and commanded "I need 1 copy!" The nearest maid gave her the copy and Erica burst into giggles. "This is so." Erica said but she stopped and whipped her head around. Standing there was the imposing king. "Why is there laughter? Why is Marcus on the floor?" the king boomed. The maids scurried out and Marcus stood up. Marco grabbed the drawing and tore it up as the king reached down to pick the drawings up.

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"What is this? A crying boy?" the king boomed again. That night, Marco and Katty stood alone in the ballroom. "See that knight? He is from the South. Oh! Look at his armor. Could we?" Marco asked. Katty's sly smile was brought to her face. "Oh, yes we can." Katty answered. Marco made his way to the knight and reached into his pouch. "Sir, would you like some carrots?" Marco asked politely. The knight took some and bit into 1. Katty came over and stuck her hand into her pouch. "My bad!" Katty called as the knight slipped. "Let me wash your armor, sir." Katty said as she whisked away the dirty armor. The knight said nothing as Katty led the armor and herself to the washrooms. Katty found 3 gold coins and she shoved them into her pouch. The armor went back to the knight.

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"Well, thank you." the knight said before he noticed his coins were missing. "That maid over there stole my gold coins!" the knight blurted out to the king. "Maid!" the king boomed. "What would you like, sir?" Katty asked. "You stole my gold coins! Look in your pouch." the knight requested. Katty checked and double-checked her pouch. "There's nothing in here,sir." Katty explained. Katty knew the coins were in Marco's pouch not hers. Katty was dismissed as the princesses walked in. Marcus got Nina's attention and they started to talk. The ball was officially started. 14 silver coins and 3 gold coins." Marco said happily. That morning, most of the poor townspeople got coins. Some people got silver while 3 people got gold. "I'll be Lukas for my favorite uncle." Marco said.
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"I'll be Katrina for long but Katty for short." Katty said. "Then we'll be the Robbing Duo." they said together.

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Chapter 4: The robbing quartet It didn't matter who Katty and Marco were on the outside but their insides. Marco continued to steal from everyone when he got the chance. Goats from the meat market, rings from knights' fingers, pies from the royal bakery and last but not least he stole Nina's dress. Katty grabbed bread and cheese to take to the homeless. There were commoners who now knew the duo. Erica sometimes fell into play. "We NEED Erica!" Katty complained. "Erica, can you help the no longer duo?" Marco asked. "Sure! How about Katty,Marco, Tom ,and I? How about the name 'The robbing quartet'?" Erica implied and asked. "Sure." Marco said. Erica stole from the scullery and bakery as Marco continued his robbing from the rich to the poor. Katty and Tom stole many small needs like cheese and cloth.

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Tom was a great help and Erica was a cat. They got names too. Erica took in Swan and Tom took Sawyer. Sawyer and Swan were the quick-witted duo while Katrina and Lukas were the stealthy duo. Swan had her time getting brushes for hair and bread, Sawyer got roasted duck and goose, Katrina found cheese and cloth here and there, and last but not least Lukas found gold and silver lying on the floor. "What do you mean? I didn't steal that hunk of cheese. I walked by it!" Katrina would cry and the owners would give her some cheese as an apology. Soon enough, the rich and the poor couldn't be separated. Most of the poor went to the galas and balls along side the rich. Gowns made of silk and rich cotton were worn among the rich as so as the poor. Katrina felt something missing at every ball. She still wore the gown Lukas got for her when the South princesses came. What was missing?

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Chapter 5: Lords and kings Katrina never thought about her father's disappearance until the day she thought something was missing. "Have you seen Edward the runner?" Katrina asked everyone. Not one knew where he was. "Marco, I'm getting worried. My father hasn't reported anything since the ball." Katrina sobbed. Lukas straightened up and started to wave to everyone. "It is unusual. He reports to us everyday. Look at my father. He's acting strange." Lukas said quietly. The king bowed to Lord Palembang and hit his arm on a table. The king fell over and the lord cried out, "My king! My king! A maid! You there! Help him up! Get him to bed!" Katrina ran to the rescue and took the king away. The princes followed and the gala ended.

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"What's wrong?" the king asked. The princes and Katrina were standing there looking at the king intensely. "He's alive!" Katrina cried out and the boys began to clap. They left the room to get food but when they came back, the king was gone. "Where is he?" Marcus asked. Katrina wondered if the disappearances were connected in some weird way. The man who kidnapped the two was struggling to handle 1 human being. It started on his birthday when the king took away his family. The man swore to get revenge and now his vengeance was served. Katty was annoying so her father had to go too. The king and his friend, a lively duo....or not. Marcus searched high and low for the king but Katrina had a feeling she was part of the reason why the king AND her father were gone but why?

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Chapter 6: Finders keepers, losers weepers

Marcus was worried sick for his father and cried out, Where is he? Lukas stopped looking and said "Lord Palembang, Lord Eustace, and Lord Torch were the only lords there. What about Lady Carrie, Lord Palembang's wife, or Lady Harriett, Lord Torch's wife?" Katrina was wondering the same thing. Where was the king and who did it? She thought that Lord Palembang was guilty but..Look! Footprints leading to the window! Katrina said. Lukas and Katrina started to follow the trail when Hello! You two! Up here! a voice called. They looked up and saw.Swan. The voice was Swans as she climbed the trellis. Hey! Looking for the king? she asked. The two exchanged worried looks and said Can you come? Swan smiled and started to count her fingers.
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A lot of time later, Swan, Sawyer, Katrina, and Lukas were suited up. Sawyer, the boots? Check. Swan? Wheres Swan? Here and ready to help. Who has the canteen? The food? Katrina and shes in the bathroom. Good. Ready? Ready! The team grabbed the door and yanked it open. They trooped out and everyone watched them. It was like a parade. The cheers and the hollers! Wait! Marcus cried as he ran to the quartet. Here is something to help you though I doubt you need it. Marcus said giving them a sword with white carvings.

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Katrina took it and shoved it into her pouch. The troupe continued out. It is MY sword! Lukas whispered fiercely to Katrina when they reached the hill. The footwork path was twisting towards the unknown lands. We gotta do what we gotta do. Katrina mumbled. It is mine. Lukas replied. Katrina thought about it and whispered No. I know how to use it. My father taught me. Lukas huffed and let go of the pressure. It was a 12 day walk but they got to the Big Apple. The path stopped and some weird marks started. Onward men! And the ladies who tagged along. Lukas said as he trudged along. The girls were happily munching on biscuits as the boys took meat and tore off pieces. All of them were tired but Katrina. She CONSERVED her energy when going up hills and crossing creeks. Lukas was the most tired, he tried to outdo Sawyer. Swan was

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hopelessly dreaming and waiting for the king to magically turn up. They saw the city and gasped. Who built this? Werent we in the middle ages a few days ago? Katrina asked. Lukas mumbled I guess our people were set back a couple of centuries. Swan gaped at the lakes and ponds and hoped to dive in. Sawyer couldnt believe how much trash the people here produced. They all awed at the sight. We are oldies. Swan said. They continued their walk. The light was so hot they tore off the armor and trashed it. Katrina had to slip off her dress and change to the slip. It is hot here! Swan wailed. Her slip wasnt on, so her hot dress was still on. Katrina felt sorry for Swan so she took her last slip and gave it to Swan. Swan hid in a bathroom to change. There. Thats much better. Swan said. Yo! Sup dudes! a passerby asked.

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What are you wearing? Katrina shot back. Fizzle down. Fizzle down. Im just a 13 year old! Later! the DUDE said. Everyone wore the boys clothing including the girls. I think Ill like it here. Katrina murmured. Swan saw no maids whatsoever and she cheered. I agree! Swan yelled. Lukas watched as the malls grew and grew. More friends and people I can meet. Hm. Lukas muttered. Sawyer was the only 1 who still had the king in mind. Come on! The king is in trouble! We need to help him THEN we can take everyone here. Sawyer commanded. Lukas finally said, Lets get clothes to blend in. When they came out, Katrina wore leggings and a colorful tunic, Lukas took on a skaters outfit and skateboard, Swan wore a flouncy dress, and Sawyerwore the I love NYC! top and

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jeans. Lukas yanked his backpack up and they went off without a struggle. They walked block after block and saw nothing but apartments and malls. No galas? Where is the pink? Swan whined. Lukas shook his head and Swan lowered hers. The path! Look at that! Sawyer exclaimed. Sure enough, there was a tall apartment with rooms and the path led right to it. Ok. So we walk to the door and hold out the cookies. Right? The girls walk in and we boys wait for the signal to place an eye on the door. Lukas explained. Katrina held out the cookies for the man at the door to room 108. Cookies for sale! Homemade and we got these fresh today! Would you like a taste? Swan cheerfully said. The hard work made the four tired. They bought cookies and took them here. They had a few 100 dollars left from the gold coins they stole that weekend. The man introduced himself as Rico
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Denali. He owned many malls but wasnt allowed inside. Rico wanted some chocolate chip and some white nutty cookies. The signal was showed and Ricos house got bugged. That sale was good. Katrina mentioned later on. Swan looked at her box of cookies and grumbled. Rico had wiped her out. The extra cookies were for me! Swan cried out. Sawyer began to grab cookies from Katrina bundle. Lukas snatched 3 cookies and gave them to Swan. Swan happily munched on them. Where are we going to stay? Katrina finally asked breaking the silence. I didnt think past the cookies. Lukas replied. Katrina sighed and continued to walk forwards. Swan and Sawyer shrugged and suggested a hotel. We dont need to spend ALL of the money we have in 1 day! Lukas responded. Katrina took her cookies and bag up and announced Ill look at the camera.

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Swan joined her as they sat down on a bench. Sawyer looked at Lukas then yelled You arent our leader anymore! Lukas snarled and screamed back, Fine! Ill take it to that you dont want me. Katrina sat up and chased after Lukas. Lukas! Lukas! You KNOW he is sorry. Katrina called. Lukas didnt respond. Lukas? Are you ok? Katrina asked. I just wanted to be leader. Lukas sobbed. Katrina turned the corner and saw a crumpled heap. Katrina squatted near Lukas and smiled. You know what? I agree that we need to spread out our money. Lets get a motel. Katrina explained. That night, Swan found something. Look! There is Lord Edward tied up and the king! Swan called.

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Katrina was with Lukas talking about strategies and Sawyer was typing on the computer he found downstairs in the trash. Coming! Katrina called out. All of them walked towards the screen. There they are! Sawyer said. The quartet cheered and grabbed cookies to celebrate. Hm. I think I should let you two go. Nah. Rico stated. Katrinas eyes widened as she noticed Rico. His hair and eyes were the same color as her fathers. Look at Ricos eyes and hair color. Katrina whispered. The three stared at the hair and eyes, and then Swan gasped. Rico pretended to be Lord Edward! Lukas shook his head and said sadly Why does he need them? Ricos voice came to them, Ill use both of you to lure the crown prince to me. Then revenge against
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you king and lord will be in place. Too bad you didnt allow me to come to your middle ages castle. Lord Eddie was your friend and my snot toothed brother. Why him and not me? Katrina gasped at the thought of a 21st century man to be her uncle. Rico laughed and walked away. We need to get them. Katrina said. Everyone exchanged worried looks. What? Katrina asked. The camera showed the locks on the door and a wire on the string that bound the two. If we free them, well have too many cuts. Lukas said sadly. Then, I got a plan. Sawyer answered. That night, Sawyer went up to Ricos door and knocked. What? Rico asked. Sawyer answered pitifully, Can you spare me a room?

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Rico cringed at the thought, then let Sawyer in. What shall I call you? Rico demanded. Tom to you ,sir. Sawyer answered. The other three watched as Tom took the wire up and cut it was a pocket knife. So, Tom. Do you like my place? Rico asked. The place was a paradise with ocean blue flooring. Oh, wow! Is it the islands? Sawyer asked. Rico nodded and didnt notice the cut wire on the prisoners string. Rico went to bed and Sawyer let everyone in using the window. The coast is clear. Swan, watch Rico while we get the two out of here! Lukas commanded. Katrina smiled at Lukass newly gained trust of the group. Katrina hauled her father to the window and threw him out to Sawyer and Lukas. Then the king went. Go! Go! Go! Swan whispered quickly.

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Sawyer climbed up and yawned. Maybe 1 night wont hurt. Sawyer muttered as he drifted off to sleep. Tom! What are you doing? Rico asked that morning. Sawyer fell asleep on the couch outside of Ricos room. Where are the two men I invited for lunch? Rico demanded. Huh? Who? Sawyer answered completely lost. Rico pointed to the door and shoved Sawyer out. Well, that went ok. Swan said. The throwing made her back hurt and that wasnt good. Katrina was walking with her arm on Lukass shoulder. Lukas, if your dad wasnt so heavy I would be able to walk. Katrina moaned. They saw Sawyer walk out of Ricos house the moment they collapsed.
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"Hello." Sawyer said and help Katrina up. "You could have waited." Sawyer said. "My back hurts!" Swan yelled. Sawyer got both of the girls up and walked off.

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Chapter 7: Home sweet home or so we think The four went home with the lost ones and survived. The townsfolk began to trade with the Big Apple folk and got acquainted. The four kept robbing but were ALLOWED to take to the poor. The king let Lord Edward back in to the court. Lord Edward and his daughter, Katty, continued to help the maids and the runners so Erica and Katty kept in touch. Rico got arrested for not letting go of the stolen goods that were the wire and string. He also went to jail for a long time, he still is there. No one knows where the knight's coins were so the quartet went without a hitch. The king left Marcus and Marco alone for a long time. Soon, Marcus left for the city. He came back with Nina and her first friend. Marco left with Katty and Sawyer to the South realm and solved mysteries. Swan still dreamed of the galas she missed when she went to the city in search of a fashion store to work in. They all lived happily ever after until they turned 13.

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Chapter 8: 13, never more never less Katrina turned 13 with everyone else. Lukas and Swan were there but Sawyer was stuck with Deena on a matter. Katrina never wanted to be a robber but at 12 she became one. Lukas and Swan stood with her as she said "Yes, I am 13." to the whole town. Katrina prayed to be good but that can never come when you robbed the rich and went on missions to the South. It was the day she turned 13 she changed. Everyone asked for her signature and she wanted everything including time to stop! It was the South's fault that she and her friends had to go to the city to talk to Rico, her enemy. There was the South princess, Nina, talking about getting Rico on the South's side to the town. The four child robbers were sent to fish Rico out of jail with 6 gold coins and 60 silver coins. That was what they did but getting Rico to come was another matter. It felt like he was going to tug their arms off. He never was so happy.

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"I'm free! I'm free! Going to the South! Going to the South!" Rico cried out. They pulled him along and when they reached the South castle, Nina was there. "Hello, welcome to the South." Nina said. The town didn't hear her and she liked it that way. Rico was led into the castle and was never seen again only running to meet his snot toothed brother for tea. It felt better and Katrina was never used as a messenger again. So that is the end of our tale. And now good-bye! It was the end of the robbing quartet.

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The Gabriel Chronicles Chapter 1 Gabe woke up. He was finally 11. Gabe. Honey, come with us. Gabes mom, Tess, cooed. Gabes 10 year old best friend, Cassie, looked proud. Get the card and you may leave! Gabes father, David, yelled at Percy, his lazy son. Gabe was handed a blue and yellow card much like a credit card. What is this? What is going on? Gabe asked wearily. Percy left and Cassie began to explain, You are now part of ASA. The spy agency started by my father, Colin Finkle. The agents have only strong knowledge of science and math. The agents are you, me, your parents, my dad, and Sam. Gabe was confused when Tess dragged him to a closet door in the reading room. Cassie, the code. David yelled. ASA will rise! Cassie announced as the door swung open.

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Welcome to the ASA meeting room #2. Go to the main coridor for the card check. the super computer said. Thanks Marg. Gabe, lets go! Cassie called to Gabe. You know I dont think fondly of Sam the man. Gabe whispered. Be calm, he is only here for the month. Then, hell visit someone else. Cassie replied. Correct. May he be in the Swiss Alps for all I care! I really dont care. If I did, I would make my point. Gabe replied solemnly. Sam quietly walked in and surprised Cassie and Gabe by tapping their shoulders. Eeeekk! You scared me! Cassie yelled. Oh! I see you love birds cooing together. Coo. Coo. Sam taunted. We dont like each other! Gabe yelled fiercely. Gabe took Cassies hand and yanked her hand so hard Cassie yelped.

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Gabe breathed in and tried to convince Cassie to change her dads mind on Sam. Too late. Sam has already seen the meeting rooms. Now he has seen main hall! Too late, Gabe! Cassie fought the fight with fire. Cassie had never fought with Gabe before. Let him be brainwashed then! Gabe yelled. Who needs to be brainwashed? I think Gabe should be the tester to forget this. Sam said. Sam took Cassies hand and dipped her low. Get away from my g... friend. Gabe called. Cassie looked innocent and karate chopped Sams hand off her wrist. Oh! You said girlfriend. Sam said. Cassie took in all of this. Dad, 10-4 we need the brainwashing kit. Find it, I need to use it on Sam. Cassie said. Sam tried to run, but Cassies dad grabbed him and sat him down. Kit 1. Tested with Sam. Day 12. Here we go! Cassies dad, Dr. Colin Finkle announced and a split second later, Sam was brainwashed and taken home.

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Chapter 2 That evening, Cassie came over for dinner and to confirm that Sam is not an agent anymore. His card was deactivated and well be all right even if he tries to enter, the password is now Horrid with happy. Gabe, did you get that? Cassie spoke as Gabe picked at his salad. Gabe? Honey, lets tuck him in. Cassie, can you wake him up? Tess asked. Cassie nodded and shook Gabe before his head fell into the soup. Your parents are proud, Gabe. Cant you see? Cassie implored. Gabe nodded and Cassie looked towards the closet. Unofficial. But, come to my house for a test for ASA spies. Cassie muttered. Later that evening, Gabe climbed walls, took 300 tests and even faked his identity as Gabe and became George Walker on 50th Street near the lake in Pennsylvania. Good work! Now you can leave. Cassie exclaimed. Gabe walked away feeling good and naughty at the same time, My moms eyes. My dads shape. Cassies strength. My own feelings.
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Gabe wondered what was next.

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Chapter 3 The next day, Gabe took Cassie and Percy to the park. The new play is next week. Wanna go with Valento and I, little Gabe? Percy asked. Tell me tomorrow or next week. I may not want to go! Gabe replied. Cassie breathed out and yanked at her cotton candy. May I suggest that Valento not go, because my dad needs him for a research project on snails and birds? Tell him personally. Cassie called. Cassie left the crime scene, well not a real crime scene. That took care of her! Lets ditch her and go to the skate park with Valento. If you dont want to go, leave. Percy told Gabe. Gabe said, Youll just ditch me again. I dont want any part of your scam to run away. Gabe soon caught up with the agitated Cassie. Cassie, whats wrong with you? Gabe asked in the soothing tone that sounded like ocean waves against a beach. You traitor! I wanted peace and you gave me none! Your scam of a brother gave me enough! I can call

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you a liar and make the spy in you disappear! Cassie screamed. When Cassie was angry she could cream Gabe and he would be in the hospital. Cassie, I know that. Wait my brother is calling me. Percy, what? Gabe said. Im kidnapped! H. Percy screamed. Who was that? Cassie demanded. Gabe rather not tell Cassie to make her mad, so he shook his head to explained it was a junk call. Gabe took Cassies hand and lead her to his room. Tell me. Please. Cassie said. They were in Gabes house eating blueberry muffins. No, it was my brother. He..... has been kidnapped. Gabe explained. Cassie became worried quickly. Not mine either! Valento is kidnapped? Cassie went berserk. Gabe dragged her behind a trash can. Gabe looked towards the door to see if his mom was back from her office. Hush! We need to find them our selves! Gabe whispered if there was no tomorrow.
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Like Shakespeare said An overflow of good converts to bad. The good things have turned the big brothers missing, the myth is true. Cassie gasped. Cassie wanted them to turn up and no one would be hurt. Near the lake on Okia, Pennsylvania, a man turned to 2 boys. Welcome boys to the SAWS program. Thanks to ASA, we will get to test their latest gadgets for our own people. Boy wearing the Red Sox shirt, come over. The last thing I need is for you to put on my green and blue helmet. the man said. The boy started to walk then paused and called his name, Valento. Sir! Valento took Percy, the other boys hand, to the door labeled Exit. Percy took a short peel from behind and the man had put a hand on Percys shoulder. Percy, with Valento still on, was taken to the helmet and the man strapped the helmet on. Percy yelled, My family will get you someday! Those were Percys last words then, he disappeared. Valento went with it. The man put them in a place where no one or thing could ever save them.

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Chapter 4 The only thing in Florida that was seen was 2 kids running down a musty street then, disappear into thin air. Cassie took three lefts then four rights. Gabe stopped at the towns square then, spotted a girl halt and look at him. Cassie, a clue, blue and green cloth. Percy was wearing that today! Gabe called. Cassie looked at the city hall. Gabe was in town square. Cassie sprinted and found Gabe standing by the hall yelling to his mom. Cassie trekked towards Gabe who stopped, startled, and said, Hey, Mom. How about a game of Clue at dinner? Ill take Percys blue and green shirt to wash. Cassie looked at Gabe and they sped towards the ASA van. Dad, cut the engine. Tess is here. Our escape is not over yet. Cassie called to her dad. Tess walked over. The problem is what, Colin? Our kids need exercise. Tess joked. Cassies dad muttered and walked to Tess. He replied angrily. Tess gasped.

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Gabriel! You come and tell me all about running away! Tess yelled angrily. Gabe sauntered over as Cassies dad whispered, Sorry dude. You go home now. Now Cassie youre grounded for life! Tess grabbed on Gabes collar and dragged him away. Cassie heard yelling and hoped Gabe wasnt grounded for the plan could continue. DADDY! Percys voice shrieked. Percy was acting like he was only like 6 months old. Valento acted the same way. The mans name tag shone in the moonlight. It read: Doctor Evil. Evil was right name for the man that never smiled and hated all of the ASA agents. Hopeless. You come here my little boys. Come here for a little test um I mean food. Evil cooed. The teens crawled over and, to their surprise, found a chip in their pudding. Mommy! Valento wailed for that he wanted the chip to be extracted. Percy, the tough one, went along and stuffed the chip into Valentos mouth. They should return to Florida now! Dr. Evil commanded to the computer called Marg.

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Good thanks for stealing Marg from ASA. The smartest computer in the world. Dr. Evil muttered. Percy took the pudding bowl and crawled away. Dr. Evil smirked and left too. Back at the house that belonged to Cassie, tons of people crowd around Cassie, who was knocked out. Cassie, can you see me clearly? Gabe asked. Cassie was unconscious for a quiet 15 minutes. The clear blue light shone in Cassies eyes. Dad, can you tell me what is going on? Cassie asked. Dr. Finkle took his daughters hand and wept. Gabe looked and saw a scar on Cassies hand. ASA. SAWS. Cassie said before her eyes closed forever or so Gabe thought. My life is gone! Dr. Colin cried. The only daughter. Gabes only friend. Cassie fell into a dark hole with Gabes hand in Cassies. Gabe! Gabe! Cassie! Cassie! Me. Cassie thought before blacking out. Honey, wake up. You are dreaming. Tess shouted. Gabe woke up, the end was near. Mom, let me go to Cassies house. Gabe said.
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Yes. Tess said to Gabe. Gabe didnt hear the words before he ran to Cassies home. Dr. Finkle sat at a table, crying, not seeing Gabe enter. Gabe stepped up to the second floor, to Cassies bedroom, to awake her. Gabe? Are we dead? Are we alive? Cassie wondered out loud. Gabe took her hand and shook it then, decided to spray water on the scar hoping it would disappear. Cassie woke up and screamed,Gabe! I am alive! We are not grounded! Yeah! Gabe commanded her to tell her dad she was leaving to see Gabe and Gabe would say he was seeing Cassie then, they would track down the brothers. That would be great! Cassie exclaimed. Soon they were off not knowing the dangers ahead. Percy took Valentos hand as they learned science, the evil way. Valento tested the hyper speed and Percy tried out new invisibly cloaks. The boys were tired but Father told them to work since at such young age there was a great deal to do. In their hearts the boys were good but now only evil was all they needed to impress Father which made them feel special. Father is horrid. Valento taunted. Dont tell him! Youll be in trouble! Percy called.
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Dr. Evil, or to the boys: Father, was horrid and mean. Keep up the good work and you can start camp! Dr. Evil told them. Valento yearned for something more than a camp class or money, he wanted Percy to meet a real Mom and Dad. Percy yearned for freedom as the chances to escape were slim. No one felt more horrible than Cassie and Gabe. They had a chance to escape and they took it now all, alone on the open road. The road that took many dangers too scary to describe.

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Chapter 5 The kids took no interest in sites they passed. When Cassie passed diners, they went in. Cassie, who knows why that using the credit cards that we have are making me feel grown up? Gabe told Cassie. Cassie sighed and replied, Work is work. We deserve these. On the jump of heroism, Cassie sprains her ankle. Gabe! Help me up. Call 911! I have a twisted ankle. Cassie howled in pain. Doctor, will she be ok? Her mom, her self, and I were on our way to California. Can I get a map? Gabe questioned. The doctor, unaware that the kids were alone, took a map out of the pocket of his lab coat. Here, son. You better head out before the storm hits. My friend, the weatherman, told me to head towards California before an earthquake happens. I live in west California. You and your little friend would care to join me? the doctor asked. Cassie would love to join you, sir. I will ask you if you need an apprentice. Gabe asked. Well, if you insist. My name is Charles Peabody. What is your name? Dr. Charles asked.
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Gabe. The girl is Cassie. Gabe explained. Dr. Charles took the stretcher that Cassie was on and led her to the rear. Gabe followed behind. Before he forgot, Gabe took his pack that was sitting on the road. The bumpy ride wasnt long before the doctor stopped for gas. Gabe finally got a chance to look around. The doctor left the RV. Gabe stood up to walk around. Cassie lay on a bed in a quiet room behind the kitchen and across from the bathroom. Gabe saw one more bedroom for extras. The doctor slept in Cassies room monitoring the patient. The difference was Percy and Valento werent there. Back at Okia, many people in the SAWS program were at lunch. Good. Dr. Evil said. Percy took a green blindfold out of the blue, clean drawer. It was the only thing for Percy to do. Then, Father would be proud. Percy was sure this was kidnapping and Father himself was the kidnapper. Valento loved to be surprised but not when Father pounced on him. Valento thought, Who knew my own brother didnt look like me? Percy knew it. Valento knew it. Father, are Percy and I adopted? Valento asked.
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I better not tell. Evil Father replied. Locked in the center was not nice. Poor Percy! Poor Valento! On the open road, Cassie woke up at a quarter to two. Gab, hand me the pad of paper I was working on and the pen too! Cassie muttered. Gabe shoved the materials at Cassie, who was now up and moving. Cassie touched her pack and moved her hand across the bottom of her pack. Wheres my card? Cassie asked. Gabe noticed a shiny blue object on the bedside table and hurried to get it. Here. Gabe said as he handed the card to Cassie. Cassie typed three words and put a cell phone to her ear. Dad, I am in a RV with a doctor. Charles Peabody. You know the doctor. Call me tomorrow. Cassie said into the phone. Gabe took the phone. Mom, call Dad to tell him I am fine. Call me soon. Gabe said.

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Gabe gave Cassie the phone. Cassie waved her hand to note Gabe that the doctor was coming to check on Cassie. Gabe quickly left. Lets see that ankle. Dr. Charles said. Dr. Charles was deciding that Cassies dad was Colin the great. Yep! Thats him. Cassie would say if the doctor asked about Colin. Gabe, hand me a bottle. Cassie said. Cassie was given a gray bottle for paints or sands she would find. Cast on! Dr. Charles exclaimed. Dr. Charles took time to adjust the cast but did it well. Cassie thanked the doctor and asked to go outside at the next stop. The doctor agreed to let Cassie be free for the moment then, usher her inside. Cassie got out at stop 13 and took the card and phone to buy food and call her dad. The only food that looked tasty was a candy bar. Yum. This will be my snack for now. Cassie said under her breath. Cassie bit the corner of her mouth and sped inside.

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The table is light be careful when you eat on it. Doctor Charles called to Gabe as he sat down to eat dinner. Gabe ate two plates of chicken rice and a bowl of soup. Tasty. Well, for now. Gabe said loud enough for Dr. Charles to hear. Miss Cassie, would you like soup, chicken rice, bean pasta, or salad? Dr. Charles asked. Cassie took the pasta and enjoyed the meal until they stopped in Kane Hills, 20 miles from now. Cassie had to wait for more meals. Percy told Father of Evil the question if they could see the world or gofor a walk. Father Evil told them yes and never said no. Thank you! Bless me with my dear evil father! Percy exclaimed. Dr. Evil looked at the boys as they frolicked in the sunshine, basking in the living of real children. Their growth was long, now they act like true SAWS agents and they also acted like teens again. My work is done, send these kids to Florida or keep? Keep. Dr. Evil asked himself. Father took Percys hand as he was lead inside for Dr. Evil began to grow frail and old. The terms didnt stop him at all, not even close.
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Percy, my boy you need to learn how to beat ASA and become a full SAWS agent. Dr. Evil commentated. How about Valento? Father, dont leave him out! Percy shrieked. Valento is already a SAWS agent. You need to prove me that you are evil. Dr. Evil replied in a sly voice making Percy shudder. No. I will not. I will make my home find me, the true me, not what you trained me for. NO. Percy answered and tugged on Dr. Evils fragile arm like it was a rope for dogs. Dr. Evil let Percy go and run. He cant hide. Dr. Evil muttered. Why do we need to get gas again? Cassie moaned as they reached a stop. Kane Hills. Take a break and meet some more girls. Cassie, go on. Dr. Charles told Cassie. Gabe took Cassies arm and reminded why they wanted to leave Florida. California then, the Pennsylvania area. The tracking device says so. Gabe said harshly. Cassie nodded to see a bunch of chattering girls talking about phones and credit cards. Cassie just went to the store to buy a bunch of Twizzlers and
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Twinkies. The boy at the counter before her took a long time to get cash out of his wallet. Cassie saw his face and it was Gabe! Gabe! What are you doing? Cassie asked. Gabe whizzed around to find an angry Cassie in the place behind him. Gabe bought a book on how to make a girl like you and a pack of Twizzlers. Oh! Gabe, you like a girl! Cassie cried. Cassie then asked who. No one.Gabe replied. Cassie noticed his cheeks were pink. Cassie asked again and again until Gabe lost it. You! You keep this up and Ill quit being an ASA agent! Gabe exploded. Cassie looked shy and replied, Me too. I like you. Gabe turned pink and he touched her hand as a sorry for that. Cassie took the next move and turned to see the RVs horn honking. The two went in speechless. Dr. Charles drove off towards Pennsylvania. There are three ASA agents in this RV. Wow! You must be the new ones Colin talked about! Dr. Charles said.

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Dr. Charles explained that SAWS took the brothers, because thats who he was looking for. The kids looked surprised and joined the talk. Yeah and he jumped on my head! Cassie wailed. No that was Valento, not Percy. Gabe remarked. The trio talked like it was like they met a long time ago, even though it was only yesterday. Dr. Colin is coming to get Percy. Valento told Dr. Evil. The two were playing a training game as Valento watched Percy rattle in a cage being the prisoner. You stop playing games! Valento, we need to escape! Percy whined. NO! My life has changed. We are friends, but wait until the card is given then, well leave. Valento replied as he looked like he was lying to not just him but to Dr. Evil and Percy. Dr. Evil smirked and looked at the games that lay ahead for not just hint the boys. Cassie looked at Gabe and Gabe looked at Cassie, the two had their second fight and Cassie put herself under RV arrest to be in the better mood. Gabe stared like he was a wax figure in that museum that Cassie jumped out of her skin because she was scared of the Elvis one.
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Gabe remembered when Cassie blushed. It was when Gabe touched her and he had blushed too! Cassie asked the doctor to stop because a camp was up ahead. They all needed a break since Okia was their stop and it was a long way.

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Chapter 6 Past the open road! HUM! HUM! The road ahead is your future! Dr. Charles joined Cassie as they sang On the open road. Gabe moaned and tried to block out the sound. The trio had past tons of area only a few more miles until they hit Pennsylvania. Okia! We will be there tomorrow! Cassie exclaimed. Gabe shrugged and sang Knock on my door. Were gonna knock on your door! Pope is coming home. Okia here we come! Okia here we come! Were gonna pelt until our fists hurt! Knock. Knock! Gabe sang with Cassie, who was not under RV arrest anymore. The miles ahead were slow. The best the trio could do was sing and pretend to snore in their sleep. The good days those were! Gabe yelled to the doctor as they pressed buttons: trying to hit the spot where the boys were. They have the cell phones Uncle Charles sent them? Dr. Charles asked. Cassie gasped and chocked out a yes. The presents were in their rooms! Gabe explained.
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The doctor explained the phones to the kids. Soon they understood why the phones were there. Cassie asked the doctor about himself and he replied with a quick, I was a great one. Cassie nodded and Gabe found the pin point where the older brothers had gone. Jackpot! Cassie yelled. As they drove off the lake where the waters were endless. Percy tossed and turned in bed. Valento had betrayed him. Valento as now evil like the Evil Father. Percy, go to bed, Okia sleepyhead. Marg said. Percy forgot about Marg the computer. Percy asked Marg on how to escape and she told him all about it. Well both be out of here soon. Percy whispered as Marg went into sleep mode. The Evil Doctor was about to strike. Percy was in this trap for ASA only to be destroyed. Valento was the main bug in the spiders trap. The only thing that Evil wanted was for ASA to be in the dumps and SAWS to be on top, the best spy agency in the nation soon the world. The only competition was ASA, the Amazing Spy Agency. SAWS would win for sure.

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Chapter 7 Back on the road, only l l miles south from Okia. When they enter Okia, they were surprised. Gabe thought the town was ugly. Cassie thought the town was ghostly. They all saw the lake and cheerful people lined upon the streets like beggars but smiling. Someone pinch me, this town is weird! Cassie cried. Dr. Charles looked around and sighed he said, My home town this is changed. SAWS changed it. Cassie sighed her only brother was in this town and the signal was getting stronger and soon it got discharged. This is SAWS area. Come on. Dr. Charles remarked. Strong guards let the trio in a fence with an iron gate. Hopefully, there can be peace since the guards are there. Not! Gabe exclaimed Cassie took no interest, only believing Valento was not in a ditch alone with a knife in his back. Cassies mind swatted the thought away. This was in her last hope: finding Valento if he wasnt here. Cassie would risk it all to continue. Base 14 in Okia head quarters:

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A boy left the town. That boy was a teen living the life with his father and brother born together as close twins. That teen was Valento. Valento was in a base camp that his father let him and his brother, Percy, join. Valento took a stroll around the campus and watched boys fight and train to be SAWS agents. SAWS agents were taking every camp seriously. Percy took the only way that was hard, crashing camp, and making Father feel uncomfortable. Percy is taking the hard way, Father. Valento said as soon as he returned to his camp hut. Father replied by saying Lets paintball him when he gets back. Percy took the washcloth from a hook and dabbed at his cheeks, pink from the track meet today. Valento spit out blue and green balls of multicolored paint acting much like a five-year-old. Valento! Cut it out! Percy shrieked at the top of his lungs. Valento stopped and gave Percy a fake napkin that blew pink dust in Percys pink, wet face. Percy swatted at the dust. Valento felt bad to be teasing Percy, but it was fun to do with Father.

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The only way to impress him was to tease and taunt Percy because he didnt get the gold badge. Cassie took the left area that was a short area until the road ended. The only thing Dr. Charles was to look for was an entrance. Gabe looked for the house where the signal was like a weakling. A camp site and thats all. Gabe reported. And Cassie said the same too. Dr. Charles found no more than exits and no people around the exits. Strange. This is not looking abandoned to me more likely to be a secret site. Dr. Charles smiled. Cassie nodded like the world had seen the truth of SAWS. Gabe looked around the signal from the phones speeding up to the scene of the exits then disappearing. Then, Cassie saw one boy much like Percy wearing his clothes and strolling in the beat of a rap that was Percys favorite. Ti. Tap. Ti. Tap. Ta. Ta. Tap. Percy? Percy! Gabe called to the boy. The boy turned and yelled back Gabe. Help me. Gabe sped to the fence and was stopped by Cassie who spoke in a solemn voice Invisible fence only SAWS agents can enter or exit.

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Gabe hated that moment when Cassie looked at Percy thinking Valento was sold or dead. Valento is still alive. Percy called wearily. Cassies hopes went up. Gabe looked at the fence and noted not tall as we think it is at least tall as me or Cassie. Cassie looked at the notes Gabe took and they were correct! Dr. Charles agent key to get in then let us in from the exits. Cassie told the Doctor. They needed to get in. Valento sat on his colorful bed lying belly up. Were busting out of here brother. Lets pack. Percy said. He was planning the escape already and Valento made no moves to pack quickly. They are here to rescue us from SAWS prison! Yeah! Percy whispered. Valento cheered a small Yeah as Percy packed the set of clothes Father had bought and the books and his SAWS card. Valento stood up and packed too! Percy knew their escape would put them in danger but SAWS agents would understand.

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Valento just shook his head as Percy tried to pack Valentos gym badge and clothes in a gray duffel. Blue please. Valento croaked. It was sad to see the man go to waste. Dr. Charles walked in the area and looked for the exits. The exits signs were replaced and in their place were no leaving signs making Dr. Charles uneasy. Cassie knows what she is doing. Dr. Charles thought thinking of Colin and what would he do. Dr. Charles remembered that Colin was a mastermind at chess and math. Dr. Charles knew the key to the 3 by 3 number pads. If the numbers repeat, choose those numbers. If there is no repeating, go diagonal or across. If the numbers dont fit do 4 odd and 2 even. Dr. Charles mumbled. Dr. Charles pushed the repeating and the door to the cabin numbered one- five beds opened. Gabe strolled around and met Percys gaze outside. Percy was locked in Father of SAWSs Room. Valento looked at Percy and yelled at him. A man behind Valento took Percys arm and dragged him towards the door. Valento grinned and knew Percy faked muttering Father the sappy, paper miller. Percy was the strong one who always had a plan.

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Father, when are the leavers going to base? Valento asked knowing he must go with them. I0 pm tonight. Why? Are you a laughing stock? Father asked. Valento whispered I want to taunt them. Valento was on the good side for Percy the planner and back up if someone got caught. Who knew that the toughest son of Father on campus was the nicest person Percy knew? Valento was the one who was the best brother Percy ever had. Cassie saw Valento smile. He was ok! Percy was too! The brothers were alive. Cassie grinned and changed her glance to the people dressed in green and blue. Gabe, look the campers. Lets change. Cassie whispered trying her best not to be seen. Cassie took the outfit and Gabe snagged the boys. They quickly entered the cabin. Cassie looked around to see if anyone was around. Gabe nodded and they sped to the Collie area. Valento smiled and saw Cassie around the fence. Should I run? Is help coming or on the way? What should I do? Valento thought. Valento took the younger children outside for playing with the people who were leaving. Valento took the Bulldogs, Collies, and Puppies. The Bulldogs like Valento and Percy were in last level until they became full SAWS agents. Father like the other parents would be proud
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of Percy and Valento finishing training camp in time for sign-up. Al1 that hard work I did to waste. Well, my new parents will let me still be a SAWS agent. Valento muttered.

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Chapter 8 Cassie wondered if anything was uncertain that these kids were lost. Gabe knew it too. The camp kids were smart and very evil. The bullies were allowed to push and shove not like ASA hideouts and campus? The ASA agents were good not evil like the SAWS agents. Cassie took time to walk around then a bell rang. The other girls ran to a lunch hall. Cassie walked with them pouncing like the others. Lunch! I am hungry! Feed me! Cassie yelled her voice like the others. Im here for Valento. Cassie thought as she disobeyed the ASA agents code. ASA agents would be sad to see Cassie now but this was a rescue mission. The mission Dad would accept. Now I will. Gabe talked with the other Collies and spoke strongly. The Collies knew about Father Evil, Percy, and Valento. Then Collies spoke up and talked about a lot about silly pranks. The pranks were not silly and fun more like old and lame. Gabe was alone with creeps. All was right and fine, not really! Percy could escape and he did standing strong and tall. All was right. Get in! the doctor yelled at Cassie and Gabe.

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The search was over. All was intact. Percy! Valento! Cassie yelled. The boys were safe and everyone was going home. The End

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