Filemma (The Whole Story)

Filemma

© by Bud Lemire on Jan 30, 2017 – Nov 31, 2018

She didn't know, how she could break free

And thought being trapped there, was her destiny

Filemma was special, and yet she didn't know

She hadn't used her powers, so they didn't grow

When they came for her, not too long ago

Shackling her brutally, depressing her very soul

It's not so much, the cause of what she had done

Her captors, always liked a little fun

They blamed her for the uprising, in the southern part

Rising up against their ruler, upsetting the apple cart

She didn't see them hiding, around the corner of her house

They certainly were quiet, these rats were not a mouse

They had her shackled, tightly against the wall

Hanging up high, if she got out she'd surely fall

And yet she had a feeling, that maybe it wouldn't be

Yet what would break these shackles, and would set her free

Her mind took her back, thinking of an earlier time

When her Mother, Fortuana, had given her a sign

She said “We come from a line, of powerful sorcerers”

“We covered our powers, by selling many kinds of furs”

She remembered something as a kid

But wasn't sure what a sorcerer did

Maybe something to do with magic, in a way

Could it be in something, that she would say

Words were forming in her mind

Using her thoughts, she let them unwind

She pushed out at her restraint

Her shackles flew to the wall, like glitter paint

It didn't take much of a push, to set herself free

Now to escape this prison, and then she would see

As she peeked around the corner, she could see a guard

If there was only one, it shouldn't be so hard

She wondered how this sorcery, would work on a living man

So she once again pushed, while doing a body scan

She didn't push too hard, she finally had the knack

That guard toppled over, as if from a heart attack

Who needed weapons, when you had the power of sorcery

So powerful this magic, that it had set her free

This was the easy part, but more enemies were outside the wall

She wondered if her magic, would work against them all

She came to a door, and wondered where it lead

Opening it slowly, she saw someone sitting on a bed

A man with purple hair, and eyes the purest blue

“My Name is Mesco, please take me away with you”

Mesco was in a prison, and would need to be set free

She pushed at the door, and it opened without a key

Mesco smiled, as the door opened wide

And soon he was looking at the prison, from the outside

Filemma and Mesco headed down the hall

A dead end, it had lead them to a wall

Mesco pointed and whispered, “Out the back way”

The door that held the prison, brought them to the light of day

Before them lead a path, that lead to a mass of trees

A forest at the end, on one branch was a hive of bees

They followed the path, to see where it would go

Mesco took the lead, he seemed to know

He slowed down, and turned to Filemma to say

“There is hidden danger, if we go this way”

Filemma asked “what are you talking about?”

Then a fast movement, brought on a wild shout

Little people holding spears, behind the trees they came

“So this was the hidden danger,” Filemma thought without any blame

They were speaking, with their spears pointing ahead

So Filemma and Mesco, followed where they were lead

Following the little people, down the path that twists and turns

They passed trees, and bushes, and also many ferns

Little round houses, that looked to be made of grass

They came across a little woman, she was showing her ass

She was dancing in the middle of a circle, as people cheered

Filemma hope that they weren't forced into, doing something that she feared

They passed the dancer, and stopped by the biggest house

A little fat man was standing in the doorway, the woman must be his spouse

They motioned the captives inside, to a chair where they could sit

Across the room inside, a big candle was being lit

Mesco whispered “these are the Gitchies, this is a ceremony they hold”

Filemma was glad to know this, happy that she had been told

She asked Mesco, what would happen next

Mesco replied smiling, “Nothing to do with sex”

Relieved, yet that never cross her mind

She was happy to know, Mesco seemed so kind

A man stood up in front, and started to speak

Mesco with his forefinger, touched her on the cheek

He said “he is talking about us, to his people's ears”

Filemma listened, but she didn't have any fears

Mesco stood up, and spoke to them in their tongue

Words that flowed together, like a song that had been sung

Mesco turned to Filemma, and this is what he said

“Because we are enemies of the Castle men, we will not be dead”

“These are the Gitchies” said Mesco with a smile

“They have lived in these woods for quite awhile”

“They want to know, what brought you here”

“And to also tell you, you have nothing to fear”

Filemma looked up, and in her memory

Found that place, that brought her misery

“I was bathing , not far from here, in the nude”

“When the Castle Men, came upon me, and they were so rude”

“they held my clothes, watching as I came out”

“They called me dirty names, they started to shout”

“They let me get dressed, then tied me with a rope”

“Until a memory came upon me, I had given up on hope”

Mesco smiled again, as they Gitchies asked how they got free

Filemma replied “I realized through a memory, I retained sorcery”

“You come from beyond the Mountains,” said a Gitchy from the rear

Emotional, Filemma replied “yes,” with a tear

“I was searching for my sister, wondering where she could be”

“She wasn't with the same Castle men, so I couldn't set her free”

“Some men like the Castle men, had taken her away”

“I've been searching for her, every night and day”

A female Gitchy stepped forward, “There is a place called Consoom”

“A big place with many people, but it may cause you your doom”

“Many Castle men, and people, from all around”

“They dwell in this place, and here she might be found”

The female Gitchy point to the East

And said before they leave, they'll join them in a feast

The Feast with many foods, so many Gitchies from everywhere

They even gave Filemma, some food that they could spare

“One final gift, we give to you today”

“A charmed necklace,” as the female Gitchy walked away

“Whenever you need help, rub this charm light”

“It will help you anywhere, whether day or night”

A Gitchy guided them, to a place to lay their head

It wasn't quite as comfortable, as their own familiar bed

But soon Filemma and Mesco, faded into slumber

Cutting logs so many, they lost track of the number

Taking a closer look, into a Nightmarish dream

She was awakened, by a loud noise and a scream

The Castle Men, were attacking her family home

She's never seen them before, their features all unknown

She saw them, taking her sister away

Her sister Domina, struggling to get free

They had her face covered, she couldn't talk or see

Filemma ran out to stop them, but was taken from behind

That was the last thing she remembered, darkness took her mind

Dark skinned, dark skinned, as the sun beat down

Her beauty spoke of royalty, but she didn't wear a crown

Just a trader of furs, nothing more than that

Living in her village home, is where she was at

Just a handful of family, were left to tend the place

All the others killed, by an enemy that showed no face

She came to, and she looked around

For traces of the footprints, and where they were bound

She'll get her sister back, no matter what it takes

Already she was feeling, all the familiar aches

Then she found herself bathing in a stream

This almost felt like, this could be a dream

Castle Men grabbed her, and tied her up real tight

Blindfolded her, and cut off her daylight

It was so tight, she'd never break free

She wished, that she could somehow see

Feeling like someone, was giving her a shake

It was Mesco, “It's time to come awake”

Realization, that the two sets of Castle Men weren't the same

It was from different places, that each of them came

So she knew the place, had to be Consoom

With a little luck, it wouldn't be her doom

They thanked the Gitchies for the feast

And the provisions to take, as they headed east

One thing Filemma thought, as they headed down the trail

They needed to free her sister, and they couldn't fail

After half a day's walk, they came to more trees

From inside the Gitchy backpack, she tasted something like cheese

She broke off a piece, and let Mesco give it a try

Then overhead, they saw something pass by

Mesco smiled, “Filemma my friend, you need not fear”

“They have Flying Squirrels, in the trees over here”

Filemma asked, “have you been here before?”

Mesco replied, “Long ago with my family, we came to explore”

“Mesco, do you know this area very well?”

“Yes, but the last time I was here, I went through hell”

“Mesco, do you have an idea where these Castle Men might be?”

“I recall a large building, that's what I did see”

'If we keep following the trail, we'll be there in half a day”

Filemma smiled, as she let Mesco lead the way

Two hours later, they came to a certain spot

“Okay Filemma, let's see what you got”

“Mesco, what so ever do you mean?”

“Time to practice that sorcery, or you'll be green”

“See that large rock over there, by that tree”

“I want you to hit it with your power, we'll see”

Filemma concentrated, and pushed her power out

The rock was pulverized, Mesco gave a shout

“Now let's try it, with a little less force”

Filemma laughed, yet she sounded a little hoarse

Mesco pointed at another rock, not too far away

“Filemma, just relax your mind, and it will be okay”

She did, and the result she used with her power

That hard rock was in a shape of a flower

Mesco laughed, his face was filled with glee

“My sister use to pick these flowers, especially for me”

“We called her PinRose, because she did”
“I haven't seen her, since I was a kid”

Filemma smiled, because she loved flowers too

And something else, she just somehow knew

Then she wondered, how did she know

Must be a part of her sorcery, as it was always so

Mesco smiled and said, “Now let's see how you do on a man”

“Mesco, I'm not sure about this, do you think that I can?”

“Just use your mind, and think about what will be”

Mesco went over, and sat under the tree

Filemma closed her eyes, visualizing Mesco here

When she opened her eyes, she saw Mesco disappear

She had no idea, that these powers did anything close

Then she felt something touch her face, like a ghost

Filemma jumped up, and turned around

She looked, but nobody was to be found

Then she heard a little laughter, and she knew

As Mesco was in front of her, he came back into view

“It's a gift of my people, I learned when I was boy”

“It was something that I use to, always enjoy”

“Mesco, it means, I still didn't get to practice on a man”

Mesco smiled, “I've always known that you can”

“How?” Filemma asked with a questioning look

“Because, your visualization, is as plain as a book”

“Remember when we were at the Gitchy home”

“You knew without saying, that we weren't alone”

“Yes!” Filemma smiled, “I felt there was someone else there”

“And there was!” Mesco continued, “You were quite aware”

“A little man in the shadows, with a beard”

“Yes!” said Filemma, “and that seemed so weird”

“What was he doing?” Filemma asked, “because I didn't look”

“He was writing down everything we said, into a book”

All of a sudden, Filemma looked up at the sky

As one of those giant squirrels, went flying by

What an amazing discovery, Filemma noticed that the squirrel

Was not really a squirrel, but a small Gitchy Girl

“Mesco, did you know this was part of their plan?”

“Yes,” Mesco nodded, “They are the protectors of this land”

Mesco looked up, then down, and then all around

“I guess this will perfect, for our sleep in the ground”

Mesco pulled out two small blanket rolls

And placed them on the ground, where there weren't any holes

“The Gitchies gave them to us” Mesco said with a smile

Filemma replied, “a little bit smaller than our normal style”

“Yes, but we can't be picky, and we won't get dirt on our clothes”

Not that Filemma was complaining, not one to turn up her nose

They heard forest animals, but none came too near

They slept in rotations, always open with one ear

At some point, they both were asleep in the night

Both were awakened, by the first sign of daylight

Only half a day, and they would be there

While sleepiness left them, they became more aware

They ate some of the provisions, the Gitchies had given

Both came more to life, in the land of the living

They started off on the trail, before too long

Mesco was whistling, a cheery old song

Filemma was smiling, “I know that tune”

And the trail brought them, all the way to noon

They arrived at the valley, that lead to Consoom

If they planned it well, it wouldn't lead to their doom

“Filemma, I'm going to look around, I'll be right back”

“I want to see who is where, so we'll have all the facts”

Mesco headed off, to check it out

While Filemma, filled her head with plenty of doubt

It seems we may have troubles, is what she thought

Getting Domina out, without us getting caught

All of a sudden she heard a noise, it was Mesco returning

She was anxious to find out, what she would be learning

“There's a lot of people, workers around there”

“It will be dangerous, we'll have to take care”

“Listen, Filemma, I think I should go in alone”

“Take a look around, and see what is known”

“I want you to be my back up, only come if I say”

“You're telepathic, so I'll send a message your way”

Filemma didn't like the idea, but she understood

She'd be prepared, in case he should

“Mesco, how did you get caught, you seem so wise”

“They came up from behind, took me by surprise”

“Couldn't you have turned invisible, and gotten away?”

“I wasn't quite the same man, I am today”

“They shackled me, before I could be so quick”

“What they did to the other captive, made me sick”

Filemma was afraid to ask, what could that be

“I have an idea, because of how they treated me”

“You have no idea, Filemma, I don't want to say”

“They aren't men, and one day they will pay”

“Be careful Mesco, I'll be listening for your words”

High above them weren't the Gitchies, but some gray birds

Mesco was silent, as he walked down the trail

Filemma pulled out a flask, and took a sip of ale

A sudden noise, made her turn her head

“Look at what we have here,” one of the Castle Men said

Filemma took in about five of the men there

Her power came to life, and she was quite aware

Part of her wanted to kill them, but she tried something new

Several ideas crossed her mind, and then her powers blew

So fast, that they hardly saw it coming

Some of the men didn't get far, when they were running

The bark from the tree came off, and intertwined them all

That's when she heard, it was Mesco's call

“They have me, but they think I'm alone”

“Good thing these dogs, have themselves a bone”

Filemma knew, there was a message there

Oh yes, he'll keep them busy, and I'll do my share

She kept a branch in her hand, as she walked ahead

Remembering some words, that her Mama said

“Sometimes there are things you'll have to do”

“You have the power within, it'll help you though”

“These were one of those times, I guess”

“Well, I'll just have to do my best”

She sat down by a tree, to meditate

Get in focus, but there was no time to wait

She realized with her gift, she was the friend of the tree

Using her powers from within, she would set her sister free

She put a few small sticks, up her sleeve

Tricks to help her plan, then she started to leave

She held one branch, to get her to the door

She'd be prepared, for whatever was in store

She practiced with the branches, a time or two

She was prepared, and she knew what to do

She watched the Castle, from the top of the hill

Everything seemed too quiet, eerily quite still

“They could have set a trap for me”

“I'll have to be cautious and see”

She was at the front door, ready for anything

Wondering what her entrance would bring

Small branches ready, she opened the door

Yet it was absent of life, just like before

“What could have happened here?”

Then she heard a small voice, whisper in her ear

“They were taken away, with creatures with skin of blue”

“The purple haired man tried to escape, but there was nothing he could do”

She looked up to see on her branch, a little yellow bird there

“I'm a Warbler, there's no need for you to stare”

“The Gitchies are close friends of mine”

“I knew trouble came, they sent me a sign”

Filemma had to know, “Can you describe these creatures of Blue?”

“They looked like giant bugs, there was nothing I could do”

She looked up to see on her branch, a little yellow bird there

“I'm a Yellow Warbler, there's no need for you to stare”

“The Gitchies are close friends of mine”

I knew trouble had come, they sent me a sign”

Filemma had to know, “Can you describe these creatures of Blue?”

“They looked like giant bugs, there was nothing I could do”

“Call me Yarby, what do they call you?”

“Filemma,” she replied, as she thought of the bugs of blue

“I came from beyond the mountains, from the west”

Yarby chirped and said “That's where I use to have my nest!”

“Any idea Yarby, where those blue bugs took everyone?”

“I have an idea,” Said Yarby, “but it won't be any fun”

“They live a long journey away, in a giant Hive”

“Many times their hostages, are barely kept alive.”

That was all Filemma needed to hear

Just what she needed, more things to fear

“You've been to the Hive before?”

“Yes Filemma, but they don't use a door”

“Yarby, I think I need to get on my way”

“You won't want to come along, it'll take more than a day”

“I think you'll need me to come along”

“So you don't take any turns that are wrong”

It took a day and a half, when Yarby finally said

“It's not too far now, it is just ahead”

As they came closer, Filemma could see

Buzzing around the giant Hive, like a Blue Bumblebee

There were several of them, buzzing around the Hive

She was hoping, Mesco and her sister, were still alive

“The only way in, is the the way they fly out”

She'll have to be captured, without any doubt

“Yarby, I'm volunteering to be captured, and to be brought into the Hive”

“I have no plans to die, my plans are to stay alive”

Filemma spotted a branch, belonging to a nearby tree

She now knew their freedom, and what would be the key

She had mastered, the magic of the tree

Hoping her plan, would set them all free

Climbing wasn't something, she liked to do

Yet she had to climb, to make her plans come true

When she got to the branch, she had chosen to be

With a thought from within, it grew larger on the tree

Then the branch stretched, as if it was alive

Until the branch was over, the entry to the Hive

Directly over the hole, that would lead the way

She was just hoping, all would go okay

She had the branch, bring her through like a rope

Once she was inside, then she'd have to cope

These flying blue buzzers, saw her arrive

Attacked her, trying to defend their Hive

She pulled the small branches, out of her sleeve

As her eyes looked around, it was hard to believe

She saw Mesco, and her sister, up on the wall

And several others, she hadn't time to count them all

First she would have to stop the blue bees, who were now in a rage

It had come to her suddenly, these branches would build a cage

Next she had to get them, all into one place

Without them realizing that, that could be the case

She had them chase her, until there was no way out

They moved in much closer, until there was no doubt

She let loose the branches, and they formed a cage

She watched as the blue buzzers, went into a rage

She saw Yarby was there, pecking on the wall

Working her way, to releasing them all

Filemma went to the wall, helping each one down

That sticky stuff that held them, was a light brown

When Mesco came down, there was a smile on her face

“You've mastered the branches!” as he gave her an embrace

Her sister, Domina, with tears in her eyes

Was happy, that she didn't crystallize

She got down, and embraced her sister so tight

A kiss on her cheek, they were close to the same height

Then in the cage, a small fire built to a flame

In a puff of smoke, nothing was the same

Those flying blue bugs, had quickly disappeared

Their threat now, was nothing to be feared

They all made their exit, out of the Hive

Glad to know, they all remained alive

After a journey back to the Castle, they gathered by the Well

Everyone has so much to share, and so much to tell

As darkness arrived, and it became night

There came a glow, of a bright purple light

“Mesco!” Filemma smiled, “Why is your hair growing so bright?”

Mesco replied smiling, “It happens when I'm happy, and filled with delight”

Finally they all turned in, for they deserved a good rest

While Yarby sang in the distance, as she sat by her nest

~

Outside of the village Turvo, sits a little yellow bird

Watching and listening, to everything he saw and heard

Savage men pushing a man with dark hair

The village was in ruins, everyone was in despair

Other savages had a woman, with hair of white

The little yellow bird took note, of everything in sight

Into the small forest, is where they were lead

He noticed the spears that they had, had a tint of red

Yarby the Yellow Warbler decided, it would be easier in flight

He's glad he found them again, out of the forest to the right

He knew where they were going, into the jungle of Nizami

Once they were taken there, nobody was ever set free

Yarby flew back, to his friends at Castle Vovo

Sure that the news would be a hard blow

As he got closer, he saw some smoke rising

But that wasn't the reason, it seemed so surprising

He saw some Gitchies, and they weren't alone

The same kind of savages, but he was about the unknown

He heard a sound, coming from a tree

A Gitchy was on a branch, so nobody could see

Yarby landed on a branch, which was easy for this bird

While the Gitchy named Hakara, told him all that was heard

“We saw the savage people, set fire, and we set them free”

“They caught my friends, so I am up here in this tree”

Hakara gave a bird call, and who should it be

Filemma, Domina, and Mesco, appearing from behind a tree

Yarba and Hakara moved down, closer to the three

They discussed on how to, set the Gitchies free

Yarby flew off, soon he would return

To find those savages, and what else he could learn

He couldn't understand the savages, but the Gitchies were unharmed

That was the only good news, so they shouldn't be alarmed

He flew back to his friends, with all of his news

His wings brought him quickly, there was no time to lose

Telling them what he saw, just down the road

Five Savages had the Gitchies, in a captive mode

They were bound together, with some kind of rope

Filemma smiled, because now there was some hope

It was too bad that they had to be caught

As her mind drifted, becoming one thought

She wondered if the magic, that she used on the tree

Would work on the rope, and set the Gitchies free

She threw a thought out there, with an image in her mind

To see if it would work, or what else she would find

All of a sudden, three Gitchies came into sight

They were smiling, all filled with delight

When they were closer, one of them said

“For a moment there, I thought we were dead”

“Then all of a sudden, we were set free”

“By invisible hands, we wondered who it could be”

“Suddenly those Savages, were tied up very tight”

“Then we decided, it was time to take our flight”

After they had time to calm down from their recent event

Yarby told them of the village, that's where he went

“Two people in the village, were taken from there”

“One man with hair so very dark, a woman with white hair”

Domina gasped! “Uncle Berr and Aunt Cami!”

Filemma frowned, “who else could it be”

Yarby continued, “the man had hair on his chin”

“The white haired woman, was a little too thin”

“We need to free them!” she said with a thought

“Too bad, that they had to be caught”

It's been a long time since Filemma and Domina had been there

To to return to their birth village, with a story they could share

Hakara stepped forward, “Remember the Whistle that was given to you”

“Blow it for help, and we'll know what to do”

Filemma turned around, and Hakara had disappeared

It was their way, to others it still seemed so weird

Preparations didn't take long, and they were on their way

Four traveling companions, ahead was a long day

At the end of each day, they camped at night

They set off again, at the sign of first light

They didn't encounter problems, except tired feet

Yet they wondered, what creatures they would meet

It was four days, and they were almost there

They could tell, by the smell in the air

They came to a hill, overlooking the village below

Filemma and Domina, were at a place that they know

“Home,” Filemma said, a smiled formed on her face

Then a frown came, remembering what happened at this place

The sooner they'd arrive, the sooner they would know

And plan a departure, for they would have to go

When they were last there, the homes were torn down

The Savages were guilty, but none were around

Stone little structures, clay to hold in place

Many rebuilt them, which was so in this case

The travelers found, they were happy to have a rest

The long journey, was truly quite a test

Filemma looked to see who was around

A Cousin she knew, was the one to be found

Calipri was one, who was high on the village committee

She held a high place, and also high authority

Calipri said there were no more trouble, since her Aunt and Uncle was taken

Security was now stronger, because so many villagers were shaken

The travelers were happy of the news

Still there were two, they didn't want to lose

All they could now, is get some good sleep

Tomorrow they would plan, on how they should leap

Everyone slept well, except for just one

Filemma dreamed of an Island, they shone like the sun

So lit up, and sparkled so bright

It shined for miles, this island of light

She woke up wondering, what could it mean

Or could it just be, a crazy old dream

She'd keep it to herself, for the time being

Yet still she was wondering, what she was seeing

During the afternoons, Filemma taught Domina the magical ways

Soon she was mastering it, in the coming days

Plans were made, of the Nizami rescue

How it would work, nobody really knew

The villagers never went into Nizami

So nothing was known, on how it would be

They have to take a chance, and hope for the best

Each knowing that, each day is a test

Filemma's dream kept replaying in her mind

She knew it was Akimbo, she must find

Akimbo was an old woman, wise and she'll know

Before any final plans, she'll know where we should go

Akimbo had long white hair, that glowed in the light

Her voice was musically pleasant, her clothes were all white

When Filemma entered with a smile, Akimbo smiled too

“Oh there you are, I've been expecting you”

Filemma told her all about the dream

Akimbo looked like she was about to scream

Then she relaxed, and said with a smile

“Your dream was of Mezmotza, the Light Isle”

Akimbo went on to explain about the Isle

As she was talking, she held a slight smile

“It is said, all answers to magic are there”

“I've been there before, and here's what I'll share”

“A Wizard of Light, makes the island his home”

“Living with another, so he's not alone”

“Only those that are pure of heart and soul, can go”

“No darkness can enter, this is something you should know”

Akimbo bowed her head, signaling that was all she knew

Filemma thanked her, that's all she could do

She returned to her friends, with a story to tell

Of an Island so bright, it could be under a spell

They were all amazed, at what she had to share

Some couldn't talk, others could only stare

The importance of this dream, was realized by each

So they all agreed, the bright isle they must reach

Mezmotza was on the Isle of Light

Where all things there, seemed to shine bright

Borkin was the path, that would lead them there

Yarby was the only companion, who would take to air

Early in the morning, they were on their way

The sun and its warmth, made for a beautiful day

Filemma had found a hand written note

That read “I've gone to get us a boat”

It didn't take them long, before they reached the shore

Mesco was with the boat, but there was even more

Pyar and Zyar, were owners of the baot they would ride

Sea men for years, they offered to be the guide

Soon they were off, to the Isle of pure light

Pyar said “We'll be there, long before night”

Zyar said “Calm waters mean there's no danger”

Upon reaching Mezmotza, things would get stranger

Later afternoon, they had a view of the Isle

Filemma looked, and then she had to smile

It was a great feeling, when the adventure began

On the shore, there was a bright glow to the sand

Upon reaching shore, Pyar pointed ahead

“Just follow that path, that's where you'll be lead”

The companions started off down the trail

Filemma was thinking, “give us strength we don't fail”

The path lead to a sparkling castle, made of crystals of some kind

Filemma looked back, thankful that no one was left behind

“You are all here, you can't expect any more”

A man stood in the doorway, he wasn't there before

He stood in a long glowing white robe

Inside his hands he held a globe

“I saw your destiny coming this way”

“I also know why, you are here today”

Filemma smiled and asked, “are you the Wizard of Light?”

The Wizard replied, “yes I am, you're very bright”

“Call me Orkid, I am a Wizard, and this is my place”

“We have things to discuss, which is always the case”

Before them appeared a table and chairs

“Sit back and enjoy, free of all cares”

Upon the table stood food and some drinks

Orkid was smiling, and giving everyone winks

“Getting past Burdoko, won't be easy at all”

“He's very dark, and he's built an evil wall”

“I can shed some light, on what we need to do”

“Plans will come to light, as we think it through”

As our companions, headed for the boat, one thing was on their mind

They didn't remember how the conversation ended, or what it is they'd find

Bits and pieces, they knew

On what they had to do

The trip back was an easy one for each

As Pyar and Zyar brought the boat to beach

Down the Borkin path, they walked

Hurriedly on their way, they talked

Domina broke the silence, “What good can a pearl do us here?”

“Against a dark Wizard, we have so much more to fear”

“Orkid said,” Filemma replied, “The pearl has a sensory perception”

“So, I'm sure, we shouldn't fear any reception”

“He said to put it down, and it will do the rest”

“Guaranteed not to fail, so it won't need a test”

They arrived at Turvo, early in the night

For our companions, it was a welcomed sight

Filemma told everyone, “Pack up what you'll carry, we leave in the morning”

With those words, the sky darkened, and they took that as a warning

It turned out that the morning brought a beautiful day

Sunny blue sky, and our companions were on their way

Before reaching Nizami, they stopped to have a bite

They went over what the recalled, at the Isle of The Light

Mesco's head was a radiant purple, as he spoke

“I believe Orkid put a spell on us, some kind of a joke”

I recall him saying, “All will be remembered, when the time is right”

“All will work out fine, let your power be your light”

Filemma opened her leather bag, and took a small wooden box

Gently she set it down, on a large pile of rocks

She opened it, and took out the brightest pearl ever seen

It shone upon everything, made the grass look bright green

All were looking at it, wondering, what could a little pearl do

It was beyond their knowing, they didn't have a clue

It didn't matter now, all would be revealed

Best now to keep it safe, and to keep it sealed

Our companions were ready, to enter Nizami

All were on the look out, for all that they could see

They came to the entrance, stairs leading down

Each of them looking, each wearing a frown

“You must go down them to get anywhere”

It was Orkid's voice, they began to stare

“Orkid,” Filemma said, “you sound muffled, like you're in a box”

“You could say I am, at the bottom, watch out for the rocks”

At the bottom of the long stairs, were some large rocks

Mesco said “Be careful, and please watch your socks”

They climbed over the rocks, and were on solid ground

Several human skeletons, is what they had found

After an agreement, on which way to go

Whether it was the right, they didn't know

There was a passage that lead to the right

The passage was darker, with very little light

“Open the box” came Orkid's voice

Filemma did so, and easier became their choice

Light illuminated the whole passageway

What once was night, now became day

They came to a two way Passageway

But which was the one, where danger lay

“Either way, we must move ahead”

Filemma's fear was in what she just said

They came to a place where stood a wooden door

Orkid's voice screamed “Get down on the floor!”

That yell was enough, to get them to the ground

The explosion was quite a thunderous sound

Filemma looked around, to see if everyone was okay

She picked up her leather bag, and then stepped away

Mesco looked around and asked “What was that all about?”

Orkid responded “A Magical seal, no doubt”

“Set to the foot fall vibrations of your feet”

“Now is a good time to rest and to eat”

After eating and resting, they started up once more

Each one now knowing, stay away from every door

Orkid's voice, “There will be traps like that, all along the way”

“My feelers will help, so listen to all that I say”

They had come to a huge cavern, where they stopped and looked around

There were many passages, they noticed black marbles on the ground

Orkid's voice again, “Do not touch them, they're a trap!”

Then came a sound, like a loud thunder clap

A male Gitchy was standing in a passageway, all alone

He looked taller than most, because he was standing on a stone

He talked, “I commend you for getting this far”

He pointed at the box, “It's only because of who you are”

Orkid's voice “A dark Gitchy, I should have known”

“Call me Xartoff, but I am not alone”

Several other Gitchies stood around him, from out of nowhere

“It's a trap!” shouted Orkid, there was a fizzling in the air

The Gitchies were gone, and in their place were marbles of black

Which told Orkid, why the Gitchies, didn't attack

“The Black Marbles,” Orkid said, “are deadlier than you knew

“Don't go near them, or they'll attach themselves to you”

“And that won't be good, dark magic is at work”

“Which means only, that nearby Burdoko must lurk”

All of a sudden, a dark cloud appeared

Domina said, “It was just as we feared”

“Oh yes, be afraid, as you'll never get past me”

Moving quickly, Filemma set the pearl free

She rolled it towards the dark Wizard, not too far away

Dark and light merged, changing into a cloud of gray

In a cloud containing dark and light

Was a battle that made an eerie sight

Nobody could tell who was winning

It seemed to each, that their world was spinning

Mesco took control, there were three ways to go

To search for the prisoners, only one could be so

They split up, and each went down one

Whoever found them first, it wouldn't be fun

Filemma found her passage lit in bright red

She followed the light, to see where it lead

A little further, she saw cells off to the right

The red light, seemed to get a little more bright

She saw some prisoners, all had a bright red glow

She couldn't understand why, but she wished to know

She spotted her Aunt and Uncle, they were red too

Did the dark Wizard do this, she wished she knew

She called to her Aunt and Uncle forward they came

She hoped this wasn't, some sort of game

“Fil,” her Aunt asked, “Did you hear what I said?”

Filemma asked, “Why are you all glowing red?”

Her Aunt and Uncle started out loud

Her Uncle said, “Your Mom would be proud”

“It's your homing beacon,” her Aunt said with a smile

“Red light is our family color, the glow is our style”

All of a sudden, five dark Gitchies appeared

Filemma thought, “it was just as I feared”

Behind them, came a slight sound

Mesco had tossed something on the ground

Up in smoke, suddenly the dark Gitchies were not here

While the prisoners waited, for all the smoke to clear

“How?” Filemma looked at mesco, wondering why

Mesco replied, “ Black Marbles, it's not a good day to die”

Filemma concentrated on the cell door

In minutes, it fell to the floor

Her Aunt smiled, “You've done quite well”

Auntie,” Filemma responded, “I have so much to tell”

In the passageway, appeared someone in gray

They didn't know who it was, it was hard to say

Domina was the first to ask the stranger who

“I am Borkido the Gray, can I come with you?”

“I'm sorry,” Filemma said, “You are someone we don't know”

“Being a stranger, we can't take you with us when we go”

The Gray stranger said “Look closely if you will”

Yarby flew in front of him, recognition was his skill

Yarby said “He sure looks like Orkid, I'd say”

The rest agreed, that he did in a way

They were all staring, and when they were done

Borkido said, “I am Orkid and Burdoko, combined as one”

Mesco smiled and said, “Magic! You merged to gray”

Borkido smiled slightly, “Yes, but I hope it won't stay”

Filemma asked, “How do we know that the dark won't prevail over the light”

Borkido replied, “We're in balance, the left and the right”

He continued, “We could come in handy, in case trouble should arise”

Mesco said “Let's let him come, he speaks the words of the wise”

Our companions returned to Turvo, with Borkido the Gray

With Yarby flying ahead, leading the way

It was another adventure, all over and complete

After a village gathering, they each put up their feet

Sleep took them over, in a dream they floated free

While a Yellow Warbler sung, perched in a nearby tree

A party in celebration, Turvo was a joyous place

Smiles and laughter, were seen on every face

A small group had gathered, Borkido had something to say

“I have a secret to share, on this festive day”

“There was this powerful Wizard, who was our brother”

“We shared in the same Father, and the same Mother”

“He was more powerful, than each of us combined”

“But one day he disappeared, and now we can not find”

“We searched high, we searched low”

“Where he is, we just don't know”

“All three of us, came from the Isle Of Light”

”Looking at Filemma and Domina he said “and it's your Birthright”

Filemma and Domina surprised, looked at each other

There were only two sisters, there wasn't a brother

Borkido continued, “You two must go there, and learn all you can”

“And I'll be the one who becomes the searching man”

“I must find him, because he is The One”

“He knows our future, after all is said and done”

“Our brother is Camileon, he can change his color and shape”

“He could be anything, possibly even a green grape”

“The Butterfly Garden is where I will go”

“Maybe one of them, will possibly know”

“I leave to the garden, early tonight”

“Tomorrow it's best, you set off to the Isle Of Light”

Preparations started, so much was on their mind

Their journey there, and what it is they'd find

“Could Camileon, be a relative to us?”

Filemma looked at Domina, both showing a must

Borkido set off on his search

While Yarby watched it all from his perch

Light getting dimmer, sun going down

If a warbler could, he'd be wearing a frown

Borkido hoped to reach the Garden by daylight

Until that time came, he must journey through night

The next day, our companions were ready to go

Down the path, wishing there was more to know

Two hours later, the forest got thicker

Filemma had to pull off, a little picker

They reached the beach, in very good time

Barring their way was a Gitchy, with a message of crime

“My name is Okara, and I bring news that will itch”

“The isle of light, was taken over by a witch”

Mesco exclaimed “We aren't afraid of any witchy”

“The Isle is now night, with dark magic” said the Gitchy

The Gitchy handed something to Filemma, what could it be

“It's a small lantern, that will help you to see”

“Remember that the light has turn to dark”

“Use this lantern to see, it'll be more than a spark”

With that, Okara disappeared from the scene

Filemma looked at the lantern, so shiny and clean

Filemma said “I feel there's a message here”

“With this lantern, we have less to fear”

Borkido's journey, in search of his brother

Took several days, give or take another

He knew where the Butterfly Garden should be

Yet, there were no butterflies, that he could see

“I assume you're looking for me”

Said a Rainbow Dragonfly, passing a tree

“Very colorful” said Borkido with a smile

“Yes, I've been one for a very long while”

Borkido said “I didn't think I'd find you”

“If I didn't wish to be found, then it would be true”

“I came to give you some news, you need to know”

“I already know, my crystal ball had a lot to show”

Meanwhile, our companions were on the Borkin Path to the shore

Wondering what lay ahead, what lay in store

Yarby had flown ahead, and had Pyar and Zyar prepare a boat to go

Upon arrival to the shore, the brothers had the boat ready to flow

Pyar and Zyar were told of their darkest enemy yet

Pyar replied “No worries here, I just don't want to get wet”

Filemma held the lantern, wondering what it could do

I guess only time will tell, another adventure to get through

As they got closer to the Isle Of Night, it got darker

That Witch's powers, made it hard to see the marker

Pyar and Zyar, knew where it was by heart

Each brother knew, that they also played a part

Soon it was pure night everywhere

They couldn't see anything in the water or the air

Filemma took out the lantern, and held it up high

It glowed and showed, that there was land close by

After bringing the boat to shore

The lantern got even brighter more

They've been here once before, but never at night

They wished there was, so much more light

All of a sudden, the glow flickered white

They saw something, flying their way in the night

It was a Witch, on a giant Bat

Mesco pointed, “Look, it's a a winged Rat!”

The Witch landed, the Bat flew away

She said, “Leave now, or you're going to pay!”

“You don't scare us” Mesco said brave and loud

His blue glow made him look noble and proud

Mesco was running away to the right

Darker it became, as he ran into the night

The Witch waved something with her finger

The moment seemed to linger

Mesco screamed “OUCH!” from the dark

Filemma noticed the lantern left off a spark

Filemma felt her whole body quake

Then Domina also started to shake

Mesco watched, as he took in an amazing sight

The Sisters were shining, in a circle of light

That lantern, also had a similar glow

The light illuminated everything, oh what a show

The Witch smiled, “Your coming of age won't stop me”

“I've had many years, to come to be”

The Witch pulled up a blanket, of pure dark

Threw it over the girls, couldn't even see a spark

They couldn't talk or move, so what could they do

The blanket of darkness consumed them, Mesco knew

“Oh look, a Rainbow Dragonfly, has come to play” The Witch said

“Yes,” said the Dragonfly, “and the girls better not be dead”

“Oh they'll wish they were, trapped in the dark”

The Dragonfly attacked, but missed his mark

The Rainbow Dragonfly's colors, were surrounding the Witch

It was a colorful trap, for the evil dark bitch

The colors like thread, wound around her and got tighter

The darkness around her, then became much lighter

The Witch cried out, “What have you done to me?!”

The Dragonfly said, “I looked within and found a key”

“From now on you'll be Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue”

“A Rainbow Witch, we'll call you Witchypoo”

While Witchypoo got comfortable with her new look

The Dragonfly picked up the dark blanket and shook

The Blanket was very easy to lift

The Witch said “The Blanket is a rift”

The Dragonfly asked “What world did they go to?”

Witchypoo replied, “So many in there, I haven't a clue”

The Dragonfly responded “If anything happens to them, you'll be a dead Witch”

Then all of a sudden, the Witch started to twitch

The Dragonfly flew over, and released Mesco from his net

It was the actual first time, that they had met

Mesco said “I believe their powers of light, will set them free”

The Dragonfly replied “They get that gift, from their ancestry”

“You're their Dad” Mesco said with a smile

“No, Grandfather” The Dragonfly stared for awhile

Voices were coming from the dark blanket on the ground

Then it became very quiet, without even a sound

All of a sudden Filemma and Domina emerged in a blast of light

On their faces, could only be described as fright

“What happened in there?” asked the Rainbow Dragonfly

Filemma replied, “There was a large alien spider, who wouldn't let us get by”

“It said it was coming, for the three brothers who trapped it there”

“It said they couldn't hide, it would find them anywhere”

“What did it mean by that?” Filemma said with a frown

The Rainbow Dragonfly replied, “It's a long story, you better sit down”

All of a sudden, the Rainbow Dragonfly changed into a man

Filemma and Domina, began to understand

“You're the brother, of Orkid and Burdoko”

“Yes” he replied, “And I'm the Grandfather to you”

Domina looked at Camileon, “I see the resemblance between you three”

Camileon smiled, “I figured if you looked, then you would see”

Mesco looked serious, “Is that Alien Spider, talking about you three brothers?”

“Yes,” Camileon responded, “Because there aren't any others”

“Grandpa,” Filemma asked, “Why is it after you?”

Camileon looked up, “Listen while I tell you a story that's true”

“It took all three of us, to bannish the Spider from this place”

Filemma could see, the look of sadness on his face

“Your parents were killed by it, I'm sorry to say”

“I blame myself for it, every single day”

“I should have known, it would hurt us the worst”

“Azaxo was a terror, and it had a killing thirst”

“Being an alien, your parents were caught in a trap”

“A large poisonous sticky web, and my powers couldn't zap”

“It was a slow death, there was nothing I could do”

“I tried to think of something, but didn't have a clue”

“I knew Fortuana had a sister, in the village there”

“So I brought you sisters to her, to be in her care”

“Your father was Filup, a better son he couldn't be”

“Our powers together, couldn't even set them free”

A tear fell, from Camileon's eye

“And now you know, the reason why”

Borkido stood on the beach, not too far away

“Our brother speaks the truth, the day of reckoning is here”

“Azaxo's revenge is at hand, and this is something to fear”

Mesco said, “Revenge? Why? I just can't see”

Camileon replied, “Because we killed it's family”

“Right after it killed Filup and Fortuana, we did”

“Following the tragedy, is when I hid”

“Ashamed, I wasn't much of a man”

Borkido added, “One can only do the best that they can”

Camileon continued, “We banned Azaxo to the Black Void forever”

“I should have known, that he would be more clever”

“An Alien Spider, how can we possibly win?”

Filemma said, “ How can we possibly lose, until we begin”

The Rainbow Witch chimed in with, “Let's kill the Spiders, okay!”

A voice out of nowhere sounded, “Then you better do it today”

Turning around, Azaxo was there, with smile on his face

“It's time to kill the light, and we won't even leave a trace”

The spiders were spinning their deadly webs, readying for the fight

While our companions, were combining all of their light

Domina asked, “Why can't we banish them back into the black?”

Camileon answered, “Because, they would keep coming back”

Camileon continued, “As much as I had using the Killing Effect”

“It comes down to this world, that we must protect”

The Rainbow Witch swirled her fingers, and pointed at the ground

There before them at their feet, a Rainbow Ant was found

Camileon asked, “Nice, but how will that help us in our fight?”

Witchypoo replied, “The darkness was changed by Rainbow Light”

Camileon replied, “Not sure it will work, but it sure is worth a try”

Filemma said, “It sure beats seeing anyone die”

Witchypoo raised her Rainbow wand, and she jerked

One of the spiders were rainbow colored, so it must have worked

That spider left the others, and then it turned

Through the Rainbow Magic, something was learned

One limb raised, to the others spiders there

All turned into Rainbow Spiders, without a worry or a care

Azaxo came forward, as if to have something to say

“We can never go back home, this way”

“They'll never accept us now, we're stuck here”

Witchypoo heard, as she was standing near

“I could use a Rainbow Army, and you'll do just fine”

“You'll find you'll like it, on this land of mine”

Yarby was watching, from a distant tree

Was singing, so glad it ended happily

He flew off to a pond, to get a little wet

As he came in for a landing, down came a net

Just before he lost consciousness, he saw a blue man with purple hair

It got him thinking, what was Mesco doing here?

*

”Let go of me you blue monster, I've never done anything to you!”

Yarby was just birdnapped by a blue man, fitting Mesco's description too

The blue man smiled, “So you think I am Mesco, well you are wrong”

“Although he is my brother, we sing a different song”

“I am the smarter, and the better looking of us two”

Yarby did notice this one, had a lighter shade of blue

“Well, you kidnapped me,” Yarby chirped, “so it isn't so”

“It just goes to show you, the blue man said, “how little you know”

Yarby asked, “Where are you taking me, and why?”

“None of your business little bird, or you're going to die”

There was a boat on the shore

Yarby truly wanted to know more

As they boarded the boat and drifted away

“What is your name?” was all Yarby could say

“I am Besco, but my friends call me “Blue Shoe”

Yarby replied, “I don't get the shoe, but I understand the blue”

“Blue Shoe? Yarby wondered, “why a name like that?”

Besco smiled, “How'd you like to meet a cat?”

“I got the name because I like to stomp on the enemy”

At that moment, Yarby wished he was high up in a tree

Shore was seen, and that's where they went

That's when Yarby noticed one oar had a dent

Besco noticed Yarby looking, “I knocked the man on the head with an oar”

“He wouldn't let me take it, he asked what it was for”

Poor Pyar or Zyar, thought Yarby, as he looked ahead

He just hoped that neither one of them were dead

“I see shore ahead” Besco said with a smile

Yarby drifted off in thoughts to his friends at the Light Isle

You're probably wondering why Yarby didn't just fly away

The net that Besco kidnapped him in, helped to make him stay

Yarby knew if there was a way, it would be found

As Besco carried him, onto solid ground

Besco announced, “Just a short path, and we'll be there”

Yarby whispered, “It would be faster, if we went by air”

Besco laughed, “I can't fly, I have no wings”

Yarby responded, “But I can, and I'm the one who sings”

Besco changed so fast “I'm in no mood for music little bird!”

With that response, Yarby didn't utter another word

Once again Yarby's thoughts were with his friends, so far away

They wouldn't miss me, for many a day

He always had a habit of leaving, returning only when in need

Yarby would fly over the land, stopping only to feed

He loved to be free, and to explore the land from above

Sometimes he could imagine peace, and that he was a Dove

In the land of Ishkipa, the Witches land

We find rainbow Spiders, conversing in the sand

The Rainbow Witch is inside her castle today

If she saw them now, it would blow her mind away

The Spiders were discarding their Rainbow skin

It was a trick of magic, for they were out to win

Azaxo was grinning, if indeed it was a smile

The discarded Rainbow skins, were put into a pile

Azaxo raised his voice, “It's time to claim this world as our own”

There was one spider among them, who didn't like his tone

The Spiders were all chattering, and they didn't know

The Rainbow Witch had a crystal ball, and watched the whole show

Now that she knew everything, that she now knew

She had to think of what she was going to do

No problem there, one spider saw to that

Among those dirty spiders, was a dirty rat

All the spiders gathered, as that spider took the Witch out

What they planned for her, didn't leave any doubt

One spider next to her, vibrated at such a speed

The Rainbow Witch disappeared, the Dark Witch had been freed

Two Gitchies, with eyes and ears like a bird

Saw the transformation, and much was overheard

Knowing what to do, knowing what was right

They had to pass the information, to those at the Isle Of Light

Speaking of the Isle, the young sisters were being taught

While Pyar and Zyar, were showing fish that they caught

Zyar said “One of those fish must have had one hard bat”

Pyar replied, “I told you that some man had done that!”

Camileon was teaching his Granddaughters, more magic of the light

How to use it in defense, and how to use it in a fight

The Boomerang light spell, is when it comes right back

It is especially helpful, in a sudden attack

The Shimmer is especially helpful, to pass through anything

Vibrating at such a speed, going in a fast spin

They got better, with each lesson

Camileon too this, as a blessing

Yarby was sitting quietly in his cage

When Besco got moody, and went into a rage

Yarby saw him run out, screaming like never before

Then he saw two Gitchies, coming through the door

The Gitchies, set Yarby free

Only saying “Quickness is the key.”

Yarby wondered what that was all about

A nearby tree was on fire, Besco started to shout

Yarby followed the Gitchies out the door real quick

Besco was trying to put out the fire, but nothing did the trick

One of the Gitchies smiled, “It's a distraction spell”

“It's not a real fire, yet it is hard to tell”

“It'll go out when we are far from here”

“He'll be busy for awhile, we have nothing to fear”

“Where are you going to?” Yarby asked on the go

One Gitchy replied “Urgent news for some friends that you know”

Yarby said, “If you give me the news, I could fly ahead”

One Gitchy replied, “How would we know you arrived or were dead?”

Yarby never though about death, not in that way

He always thought, he'd live to see another day

Lost in thought, Yarby flew into a web that was across a tree

He tried so very hard, but he couldn't break free

The Gitchies below, thought maybe he flew ahead

Yarby knew he needed help, or soon he would be dead

Yarby let out a chirp, just enough so they'd hear

Without that spider knowing, it did reach their ear

His heart beating fast, he didn't have much time

While down below, one Gitchy had a fast climb

He saw Yarby, caught in webbing further up the tree

And tried thinking of a way to set him free

He wondered if his sharp thumbnail would do

He had to try, that is all that he knew

Gitchies could jump up so high

Some thought that they could fly

He jumped from branch to branch, up the tree

Looking for any danger, that he could see

Okarakara, was a true Gitchy at heart

He and his brother Rumpnel, were never seen apart

Always together, twins in every way

Until they came, upon this day

Okarakara, sharpened his nails on the bark

It helped a little, now to hit his mark

He was happy, that he let his thumbnail grow

Beyond that, there wasn't much more to know

Okarakara knew he'd have to make a jump and move

Hoping all would fall into place, and that his God would approve

Up high he jumped, cutting at the web in the tree

For the second time today, he set the yellow bird free

As fast as a Gitchy is, and now wearing a smile

Jumping branch to branch, he landed in a leaf pile

Yarby thanked him for cutting him free

Taking note to watch for any webs in any tree

Their destination, was to the Isle of The Light

Hoping they weren't too late, and everything was alright

Time would be a factor, because little did they know

The Witch and the Spiders, were already on the go

They were traveling, at quite a speed in flight

They also were headed, for the Isle of Light

As they flew over the wooded area, there was something they didn't see

A band of Warrior Gitchies marching, fierce looking they looked to be

Not the dark Gitchies, these fought for the light

But would they get there in time, even traveling by night

Finally Yarby and the two Gitchies, arrived at the shore

The Gitchies needed a rest, they couldn't take any more

Rumpnel told Yarby the news, that he had to share

And Yarby the brave warbler, took off into the air

Okarakara was hoping, the yellow bird would get there in time

Before the Spiders and the Witch, crossed the finish line

Yarby flew at such a speed, he had urgent news to share

As he got closer to the Isle, he lowered himself in the air

He spotted Camileon, sitting on a rock on the beach

Just a little farther, and he would be within reach

Caileon looked up, and saw Yarby start to land

The poor bird fell flat, right into the sand

“I have urgent news” Yarby said

“The Spiders are on their way, and being lead”

“No Rainbows any more, they have turned dark”

“The Witch is evil again, here is their destined mark”

Faster than anything, Camileon went to find

The others to tell them, all that was on his mind

The warriors of light, gathered in a big room

To plan a defense, to stop them from their doom

The sisters have practiced every day

Magic came easily, it was their family way

They wish they knew, how to beat these alien creatures

But they didn't have time, to study all their features

If Camileon and Yarby had stayed by the shore

They would have taken in a scene, too hard to ignore

One lone alien spider, landed in the sand

He wasn't there to make a battle stand

He didn't like what his fellow spiders had done

What they did, wasn't his idea of fun

He knew something that would stop the spiders in their tracks

Being a spider himself, who knew better all of these facts

Yarby, perched in a nearby tree

Couldn't believe what he did see

He calmly flew inside, to tell them the rest

Thinking, nobody would have ever guessed

The Light Warriors, came out to look

The lone spider stood as still, as an unopened book

Camileon spoke, “What are you doing here?”

It spoke softly, “I come in peace, no need to fear”

The lights all around got dim

Signs that they could trust him

A wonderful tune started to play

This spider, had much more to say

A plan to stop the spiders, for all time

But it meant that they would have to cross a line

The two sisters, and the brothers three

Followed this spider, beyond the time you see

To a place, where everything was strange

The spider needed help, with a plan to arrange

They were on a quest, to get the gel from the Wyndabodack

Which was hard to obtain, being gooey and black

A spidery creature, with a goo that could kill

Which lay in a valley, just beyond the next hill

Camileon turned into giant dragonfly, black as can be

Among the black gel, The Wyndabodack couldn't see

Combined with the power of the Warriors of Light

Together they would, contain the black gel real tight

Musiq pulled out a black bag, to hold the gel within

This would be the only way, that they could win

Musiq and Camileon, were very close to the black gel

While the other Light Warriors, put the Wyndabodack through hell

The black gel was contained, their exit was made

The Light Warriors were close by, ready to assist and aide

The rift back home was opened, and across they went

Happy it was a short visit, with a successful time well spent

Msuiq cautioned, “This toxic black gel should take care of them all”

“None of them will be left standing, all of them will fall”

Just outside the Castle of light

Filemma was wondering on wrong and on right

She knew the spiders, had to be stopped some day

Yet somehow this seemed wrong, in some way

The party that left, now had returned

Filemma was curious, on what they had learned

They had the gel, that would easily kill

Filemma got shaky, and then she went still

Domina felt the same way about it all

Yet she also knew, the alien spiders must fall

Mesco broke the silence, “they come from another world and place”

“They don't belong here, and won't leaves us to our own space”

Filemma still felt something wasn't quite right

So she let the thought pass, and centered on her light

There was a commotion outside, when Yarby flew in from his tree

“The dark force is coming, as far as the eye can see”

Camileon had the toxic gel ready, he'll let it go

Musiq would let him know, when to start the show

Orkid and Burdoko stood ready as well

As they watched the oncoming dark force from hell

“Stop!” Filemma yelled, “ We can't let them die”

Camileon smiled, “My dear girl, can you tell us why?”

“Yes,” Domina joined in, “because we are of the light”

“We only do things, when we know they're right”

Musiq was upset, his plans had gone astray

These girls of the light, they would have to pay

He threw the black gel at them, it would consume

And bring those meddling lightworkers, to their doom

Like a flash, Camileon put up a force field

Which acted with his magic, as a barrier shield

Camileon stretched the shield, so it covered them all

And then under it, made some sort of wall

Musiq took the black gel, and got ready to throw

There was something, that he didn't know

A light ray from Orkid, had turned the gel white

A pleasant surprise, from the worker of the light

Burdoko knew he would have to deal with the dark

Darkness was his specialty, as he aimed for his mark

The now white gel, flew up and hit the spiders as they arrived

Nobody was sure, of who got more deprived

They all got a chance, to play their part

Some of it was on Musiq, and he touched his heart

The spiders with the Witch, arriving in the air

Stopped where they were, and started to stare

A sound could be heard, enticing them each

It looked like Musiq, was ready to give a speech

Out of his mouth, came a beautiful song

Filled with his light, it didn't take long

Soon everyone was dancing, even the Witch too

They couldn't stop, it was all they could do

Camileon looked at Musiq, “Can't you stop?”

Then the spiders in the air, started to drop

They weren't dead, but couldn't move around

As they watched everything, from their place on the ground

Filemma, on the other side of Musiq, snuck up behind

Sending some light rays, right through his mind

Musiq looked around, confused on the where

Domina replied, “The Isle of Light, if you have a care”

“Oh,”Musiq replied, “I had planned to come here

“When someone whispered something in my ear”

Orkid stepped forward, “The Witch and Spiders controlled you”

“It was they that made you, do all that you do”

The Witch was spinning high up above

You could tell by her look, there wasn't any love

Musiq was so upset, and with the Warriors of Light

Decided it was time to end this fight

With the aide of the light, a melody was heard

Everyone watched, especially the yellow bird

Mesco's eyes went wide, as he started to stare

In the air, creatures coming from everywhere

The Witch and Spiders were overwhelmed, and scared at the sight

It was time for them to leave, there was too much light

They headed back, the way they had come

The creatures came closer, a beat of a drum

One little yellow bird, flew down low

This yellow bird, Yarby did know

“Yerblo, my brother, what are you doing here?”

Yerblo replied, “Trouble in the Hemmerdachs I fear”

Yarby had to go to help, so he bid farewell to his friends

They waved their goodbyes, and this chapter ends

Conclusion

Yarby was use to flying off on his own

And now he was leaving the only friends he had known

They have magic, they'll be okay

He'll be back, some day

It was hard to have a conversation, while they were flying

Although he chirped a few words, at least he was trying

They landed just outside where the Gitchies roam

It was Gitchy Goomy, it was their home

They found something to eat, and there was a stream

And Yerblo shared with him, for he had a dream

“A time of safety for the Warblers there”

“For some are fighting. They're being too unfair”

Yarby knew how unfair some birds could be

Yet this was his family, and he had to see

It was the Buzzterds, their sharp beaks could kill

Big stinky black birds, death to others was their only skill

Yarby knew them to be a danger

Each year they got even stranger

Yarby noticed Yerblo ruffling his feather

Looking up, it was time to fly in this good weather

The flight took them to the Hemmerdachs, there they had to stop

Flying across these many lands took energy, both were ready to drop

They landed on a ledge, they came out a little bit

Wouldn't you know, it was next to where an owl would sit

Not just any owl, a mountain owl too

They were just about to find out, just how much he knew

“I see the Warblers have returned from a long flight”

“Just in time, because it looks like there's going to be a fight”

His name was Blinkin,' and the Warblers knew

Because they've heard of him, as most Warblers do

“You got some news for us” asked Yerblo, “do tell”

“Who me?: said Blinkin,' silent for a spell

“Yes, I do, the Buzzterds are getting ready to attack”

“I feel sorry for you Warblers, as a matter of fact”

“We're not afraid of those Terds!” Yerblo replied

“You'd do even better,” said Blinkin,' “With me by your side”

“Oh yeah,” Yarby said, “what can a mountain owl do?”

“We're fierce, and wise” said Blinkin,' “I thought you knew”

“Never been in a fight with one” Yerblo said

“Well,” Blinkin' said, “If you were, you'd be dead”

Yarby said “I hate to see anyone dead, except field mice”

“Are you offering to help?” Yarby asked, “That would be nice”

“Not only am I offering,” The Mountain said, “but for my fellow owls too”

“And believe me, if you haven't seen us fight, there's a lot we can do”

Yerblo said “It would be great to have mountain owls helping us out”

The Warblers would have a better chance, of that there is no doubt

Blinkin' said, “We'll meet you over at the high tree”

Yarby said, “Yes, that is where we'll also be”

While on the Isle of Light, two sisters take in some learning

So the forces of light, will be doing some turning

Mastering the arts, with an inherited skill

Where there's a way, they are using their will

They've been practicing, on the other side of the Isle

Seems like days, for it's been quite awhile

Camileon has never been to this side of the Island before

Thought it would be nice, to explore it a little more

All these years, he thought they were the only ones living there

Not in all honesty, that he wasn't willing to share

Very tall people, they saw dancing in the grass

Some were even seen, walking down the pass

“Ah, Camileon, come join us in the fun”

Camileon, surprised, thought he knew everyone

How did these tall people know him by name?

Should he partake, into some sort of game?

A tall man appeared with a balding head

“You three follow me, and listen carefully to what is said”

Camileon wondered with curiosity, what this was all about

It was only a matter of time, and he would figure it out

A gathering of tall people, and then along comes these three

What was the reason, what could it ever be

One tall man came into the circle and spoke

“We are the Gorkins” and up went a stream of smoke

“We are the true inhabitants of the Isle Of Light”

Camileon wondered, “Could he be right?”

The tall man continued, “Step forward you three”

“Let me tell you, in a way you can see”

Into the center circle, you three must go”

“To experience your origin, it's more than a show”

The Gorkins surrounding them, faded from sight

Filemma wondered if, they were still on the Isle of Light

“I am Andrem,” the tall Gorkin said, “a traveler of time and space”

All three could see, there was a big smile on his face

“The Isle Of Light, is so much more”

“We are returning, to what it was before”

“Over the years, you lost what was once tall”

“Even though shorter, you never lost your call”

“The magic falls stronger, which is no mystery”

“Now it's time, you know, more of your history”

“The Isle of Light, began at the beginning of time”

“One of our people turned dark, which was a crime”

“From that point on, we decided to keep it hidden”

“All those enlightened could enter, some were forbidden”

“Some had darkness, the light had faded away”

“We could see them, like a dark and dismal day”

Filemma wondered, “Is this our origin too?”

Andrem replied, “Yes, you have Gorkin ancestry, it's true”

“Yet you also have ancestry from many places”

“Seeing you, I envision their many faces”

“Wow!” Domina said, “That's a lot of family”

“Yes!” Andrem replied, “yet a very strong tree”

“To protect this world, you need to let your power flow”

“For you will meet up with darkness, everywhere you go”

Camileon knew darkness, for he dwelled in it for awhile

He prevailed through it all, and that brought to him a smile

Andrem went on, “Darkness comes in many a shape and size”

“To conquer this evil, one must be very careful, very wise”

“Using the power of light alone, won't work”

“Wisdom will stop you from being a jerk”

Filemma smiled, as she knew all about that

Domina smiled and gave her sister a little pat

Andrem went on, “Learning, is growing”

“Wisdom is all in what you are knowing”

While in the future on the other side of the Isle Of Light

Mesco is getting a lesson, and some much needed insight

He was carrying a glass for a refill, and was very near

When the glass he was holding, began to disappear

“I can still feel it, yet it I can not see”

“So I wonder, what is happening to me?”

He noticed if he touched briefly, visible it would stay

The longer he touched it, then it would fade away

And yet, he felt it, so it was still there

It was still in his hands, somewhere

In Witchland, the Hammer was ready to strike

Much to the Witch's and Spider's dislike

They didn't know what the Hammer could do

Yet somehow they knew, that darkness would get through

The Hammer struck fast, you could hear the cries

The Spiders all dead, except Musiq, Musiq never dies

But where was the Witch, nowhere in sight

She always was one to vanish in a fight

Musiq found her, trying to get away

With Musiq magic, turned her from black to gray

Kissypoo was getting tired changing, it made her weak

While Musiq and his magic, were at his peak

Musiq looked at her “Well, you're a little dark and a little light”

Yes!” said Kissypoo, “But do I go to the left, or go to the right?”

“Always” said Musiq, “Listen to your heart

Kissypoo said “Heart? Got rid of it at the start”

Musiq knew Kissypoo had a heart, but how to make her believe

He had an idea, just waiting up his sleeve

What came from his soul, was a song

He'd find out, if he was right or he was wrong

The musiq flowed into her ears

Touching her heart, and bringing on tears

Memories surfaced, her heart beat in her chest

And as for Musiq, she had just one request

“Musiq,” She said, “Would you stay with me?”

She knew somehow, he held a special key

The Buzzterds were in sight

The Warblers were in for a fight

The Mountain Owls should be here

The brave Warblers showed no fear

Blinkin' had his own troubles, if you will

The Mountain Owls didn't think, it was their job to kill

The Mountain Owls lived in peace

No war, or the trouble would increase

Blinkin' told them, “if the Buzzterds won”

“Killed the Warblers, then when done”

“Then they would come after us”

“Combine our parties, is what we must”

Thinking it over, the Owls knew

What Blinkin' said was really true

The Owls took off, flew really high

Into the battle, into the sky

Andrem the Gorkin, was explaining

When all of a sudden, it started raining

Not just rain of wet, as would be right

Colored drops, that were made of light

“There's so much more” Andrem said, “That I must teach”

“Especially while our enemies, are out of reach”

“Your training has brought you here”

“So all things could be made clear”

Camileon was just as confused as his granddaughters were

It went much deeper, and they'd have much more to endure

“You have the power” Andrem continued, “More than you know”

“So do not fear, I've seen each of you grow”

“The mirror of life, shows us all”

'Now you must, answer the call”

“The enemy has raised its head”

“And wants all of us, to be dead”

As Musiq and Kissypoo watched the Crystal Ball

They saw as many Warblers started to fall

More Warblers fell as he watched and he knew

There must be something, that they could do

“Kissypoo,” Musiq asked, “How fast is your Bat?”

Kissypoo pointed, “If we leave now, that will be where we are at”

Musiq got on the Bat behind Kissypoo

As they flew, he thought of what they would do

Andrem told them, they must travel the road of dreams

“All we know is, we've heard the screams”

“I know if anyone can defeat them, it will be you”

“Stay close together, be aware, whatever you do”

“The light is stronger, and brighter, as a team”

“It'll be harder for the Dark, to get in between”

“Just follow the path, the darker it will be”

“Use your combined light, to help you see”

Filemma asked, “Must we sleep on this road we go?”

Andrem replied, “No, but you will use your soul”

Camileon was taking all of this in

He was sure combined, they would surely win

Yarby saw his sister Yavanna attacked by a Buzzterd

He tried to shout, but she hadn't heard

He dove down, right at that nasty thing

A sharpened beak proved useful, and caused quite a sting

The Buzzterd dropped, just like a fly

And Yavanna so relieved, started to cry

Yarby wondered, they were safe, why would she still weep

Behind him, he saw, five Buzzterds started to creep

How would he handle all five?

He was lucky to be alive

He told his sister, to fly to safety right away

He was going to find a way, to make them pay

How, he really didn't know

He'd have to put on, a really good show

Faster than he could see anything

Blood was spilling from a wing

“Hope I'm not too late,” said Blinkin' with a smile

“It was hard to convince my family, it took awhile”

With the Mountain Owls flying about

The Buzzterds, much fewer, flew away and out

The Warblers and the Mountain Owls, danced in the sky

Wings flapped joyously, with a gleam in their eye

Filemma kept thinking, we use our soul

She wondered, if it was something she would know

It was a dark path indeed, but enough light to see

They heard a noise ahead, but what could it be

Silently, they peaked through the bushes to look

It couldn't be them, they died, yet they were reading a book

Mom and Dad, but they were killed, we were told

It sure looked like them, but they looked too old

Camileon knew his daughter, but how could it be

But he knew what he saw, and what he did see

The girls ready to step forward, Camileon stopped them cold

“What was it” he asked, that we were told?”

“Oh,” Realization hit Domina, “Our enemies would test our soul”

They never realized what deception, visualization would show

Without realizing it, Filemma stepped out

“Mom & Dad!” she wanted to shout

Not wanting her to be alone, Domina stepped out too

She wondered, what her sister was going to do

“Mom? Dad?” Filemma said, and they turned around

Fortuana and Filup, stood up from the ground

“Filemma! Domina! We thought you dead!”

“We thought the same of you” is what Filemma said

Domina wondered where Grandpa had gone to

Something didn't feel right, somehow she knew

She held Filemma back, no chances were taken

Maybe from this strange dream, they would awaken

She pinched herself, no this wasn't a dream

Yet she knew, things aren't what they should seem

Domina found herself being pulled forward slowly

She couldn't look around, but there was danger she couldn't see

Almost upon their parents, she could see dark shadows on the ground

The light around the parents, got darker, there wasn't a sound

Fortuana and Filup turned very dark, laughter from their lips

Dark shapes moving closer, with weapons, poiting their spear tips

Musiq and Kissypoo, had arrived at the Hemmerdachs too late

The Warblers and the Mountain Owls, were starting to celebrate

Musiq joined in and he knew just the tune

With music in his head, it was none too soon

He danced around with his spidery legs

Kissypoo danced around, in her gray looking rags

Warblers and owls, danced in the air

Musiq was heard, all around everywhere

Filemma and Domina were surrounded by spears

Their lights burned brightly, relinquishing their fears

So bright were these sisters, the Dark began to fade

A vibration that was pushing darkness away, was made

Camileon entered the circle, with Darks he had found

The darkness they once were, were gray on the ground

The Darks seemed afraid, not totally in control

Somehow losing strength, not seeming quite whole

“What is that sound?” said one Dark, “Making us weak”

One of the Darks tried, but couldn't even speak

The three Light Warriors listened and they heard

Musiq that played, with a tune and not one word

In fact it made them feel good, with a smile

As they they were back on Present day Isle

The musiq was making the Darks fade away

In moments so short, they disappeared from this day

Andrem the Gorkin, appeared in the light

“You saved us, we thank you” he seemed so bright

Andrem faded, and the world that they knew

Were once again under their feet, and so very true

Yet they weren't exactly in the same place as before

“Join and celebrate with friends” was too hard to ignore

It Yarby and his Warblers, and some Mountain Owls too
The three Light Warriors knew exactly what to do

In the distance Warblers and Owls flew

They saw and heard Musiq, dancing with Kissypoo

The musiq they heard, in the world of the light

Came from Musiq, that turned everything right

Musiq saw the three arrive

He was so happy they were alive

Camileon had to ask, “Your Musiq saved us. How? Why?”

Musiq smiled, “I'll tell you the whole truth, I will not lie”

“Kissypoo taught me, some magic of light”

“I added it to my Musiq, it hope it's alright”

Filemma stepped up, “It's better than alright, it's Great!”

Domina joined in the dance, because she couldn't wait

All around the land, Musiq could be heard

In Celebration, of the yellow bird

Yarby started a family tree

His family grew, quite naturally

With the Light warriors and the Musiq of light

No evil returned, everything seemed alright

The two sisters married, had families of their own

Throughout their lives, they were never alone

The three brothers kept to themselves, on their side of the Isle of Light

They liked to do many things, while they kept out of sight

Mesco went in search of his evil brother

Instead he was reunited with his Mother

One little yellow bird flew by the Witches Castle one day

And took in a Spider and a Witch, dancing away

And so ends the story. But like any story, it does go on.

Will we ever know what happens next. Maybe someday.