~Hey I was waiting for your call.~Hi Christian, guess what?~What?~My mom said yes to me going with you.~That’s great I will see you tomorrow then.Th... next day Elaine met Christian at the dock in front of a huge ship at 7 in the morning. Elaine was extremely excited as she walks up to Christian until she sees Alex and she is reminded that it won’t be just the two of them. So the trip went on as accordingly Elaine got settled in her room while the couple settled in their room. Now and then the. Snow-capped summits all along the western horizon blazed white with reflected sunlight against a sky so blue that the color bordered on black.“Have you ever seen anything so beautiful, Dennis?” Alice gave me an extra hug and rested her head on my shoulder.“Not in this lifetime.” I kissed the top of her head and returned her hug. “Where did we park Mr. Kawasaki?”I searched the blanket of snow before us for any sign of our ATV. It was nowhere to be seen.“I think our Mule is under the drift.”Alice. I was pretty out of it. I checked in through the emergency room, but I didn't see a doctor there. I was sent straight to a room.After getting me into one of their half assed gowns, and I mean that literally. I was taken to the MRI machine for more images of my calf. Someone wanted to know exactly how much muscle tissue was damaged. I wanted to know how much of a limp I would have. I knew from the crutches that adjusting to less mobility was going to be a pain. I wanted to know exactly how much. "My dear, I am the Mayor of Malkovainia. It is my job to know everything that goes on in my city," she said smiling. She had a beautiful smile that instantly put Dorothy at ease."Can you help me get home?" Dorothy asked."Unfortunately, I cannot. But perhaps the Master can. He is much more powerful and wise than I am," she said."The Master?" Dorothy asked."Yes, The Master of O. He lives far away, though, in the Crystal Castle. It is a long difficult journey, but if anyone can help you return.