see, you don’t have to be mean to resolve your problems. You just need some help sometimes,” continued Nomi.
“Yes, we were wrong to attack Poopoola young miss. We have caused a lot of heartache and tragedies to these people. We shall never bother them again. We will leave them be in peace and I will talk to King Poopoola and see if we can establish a friendly relationship with them,” said the leader.
Elsewhere Lord Zarara was watching the end of the war with great attention.
“She did very well considering the very short time frame she had to resolve the issue. Is her reward ready?” said Lord Zarara.
Timrim stepped forward. A screen came down from the ceiling in front of them.
“Yes, my lord. A golden egg has been given to Floyd, who will give to her on her way out. I am sure it will also help her family out for a while,” said Timrim.
“Of that, I am sure. Nomi has brought happiness to two realms and will bring happiness and prosperity to her own home. I can’t wait to have her again as my guest here,” said Lord Zarara.
Nomi left the Dragon Crows and went back to Poopoola where she was decorated by the King. She became a knight of Poopoola and she would be welcomed anytime she wished to visit. She stayed for one more day and was shown the wonders of Poopoola and the jelly beans houses. She learned how they were done and she was amazed on how much care was put into making them. She finally said goodbye and went out of the Kingdom the way she came in. Nomi finally stepped out of the tunnel and ended up in the great white corridor where Floyd was waiting for her.
“Good day young miss!” Floyd said.
“I see that your adventure was very successful and that you have made a difference. Lord Zarara is very pleased with you,” said Floyd.
“I did the best I could, I guess,” said Nomi.
“Indeed you did,” replied Floyd.
“In a token of appreciation Lord Zarara asked me to give you this,” continued, Floyd.
He opened a box in front of Nomi and there was a shiny golden egg in it.
“Please take it. It will help you and your family in this hard time. Lord Zarara finds that it is a just payment for your services, since you have saved countless lives,” said Floyd.
“Oh my land!” said Nomi.
“Please take it child. Do not worry, we have plenty of these,” said Floyd.
Nomi took the egg out of the box and looked at it for a while.
“It is solid gold. Worth a lot of money in your universe. Lord Zarara knows that your family needs it,” said Floyd.
“I will have to take Mister Chiffon back and put him in his box as he cannot travel back with you, but if you come back at any time, he will be there waiting for you if need be,” continued Floyd.
“Yes, of course!” said Nomi.
She took the little turtle off of her shoulder and put it in the box.
“Goodbye Mister Chiffon, it was nice having an adventure with you,” said Nomi.
“It was a pleasure,” replied the little robot turtle.
Floyd close the cover of the box.
“Now it is time you go home to your family,” said Floyd.
They went down the long white corridor and ended up in the entry where Nomi came in originally.
Floyd opened the door and Nomi walked in.
“All you have to do is walk straight and you will be whisked away back home child,” said Floyd.
Again she walked out in the dark for a while, then saw an opening coming up in front of her. She pressed forward and then was sucked in by some weird vacuum. She was pushed around for a bit, then she was expelled out of the tree that she entered and fell on her behind, just in front of it.
“See, that wasn’t so bad after all?” said a voice behind Nomi.
“What, who, what has happened?” said Nomi looking around trying to locate where the voice was coming from.
“You just had an adventure in the Zarara universe,” said the bird in the tree.
“I must have dozed off at the bottom of the tree,” Nomi said.
“Nope you did not. Take a look at your pocket,” said the bird.
Nomi looked at the right pocket of her dress. She reached inside and there it was, the golden egg she had received in the Land of Zarara.
“Whoa! So this was all real,” she said.
“Yes said the bird. You were gone for only a few minutes in this universe. You can come in at any time you want. In fact, Lord Zarara expects you to come in often from now on. He likes you,” said the bird.
“Well, that is one strange thought,” she replied.
“Now go child. I heard your father calling for you a few minutes ago,” said the bird.
Nomi went off and ran straight to the barn. She opened the door quickly and ran to her father.
“Look what I have got father! This is incredible!” said Nomi.
“Where did you get this Nomi?” asked her father in amazement.
“I got it as a reward for helping Lord Zarara,” replied the girl.
“What are you talking about, child. I hope you did not steal this. You know how I feel about stealing,” said Nomi’s father.
“I know father. I did not steal this. I promise. I can’t really tell you where it came from, but I swear I did not steal it,” said Nomi.
Her father took Nomi in her arms.
“I believe you, child. This might be the answer to our prayers. This is going to help us out for a while,”
“Yes father,” replied Nomi.
“Come let’s go show this to mom,” said Nomi’s father.
They both ran home to show Nomi’s mom the golden egg. She was in awe of the situation. Her mother did not know what to say. They were all happy with the situation.
As Nomi was walking by, in the corner of the living room, she saw that Brendan was playing with his toys. When he saw Nomi walked by he said hi and gave her a wink.
Elsewhere, Lord Zarara who was looking at the scene smiled and was pleased.
The End for now.
Next….
What strange adventures will Nomi run into in the Land of Zarara?
Who is this Lord Zarara and what does he want with Nomi?
What great perils will Nomi face?
All these and a ton more questions in the next adventure of Nomi Nivag.
About the Author
Bruno Bernier is an IT Procurement Analyst who writes short stories in his spare time. This book is his second book release. He is a big fan of comic books, films and music of all kinds. He is a daydreamer himself, seeking fame and fortune.
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