Rosie looked to Alex, who was again, trying to keep everybody calm. He was succeeding."Okay, okay. Now listen up," Alex was speaking to everyone, but ...ooked over to see Tasha off in the corner, upset and by herself. He walked over to her. "Tash. Come on. It's gonna be all right," he put his hands on her shoulders.She spun around and threw her arms around him, crying. "Oh Alex, I'm so scared. What's going to happen to us?"Alex was caught off guard by her response, feeling uncomfortable he was. Diane looked over at April and asked, “Are you seeing what I am seeing?”In a powerful, haunting voice, the chief spoke, “I am Tochopa leader of the Havasupai and guardian of the Grand Canyon.”The two of them sat bewildered and confused, not knowing what exactly to think.He spoke again and told them,” I have been watching you two, and I think I know exactly what you two need.”Through the smoke and fire, two beautiful maidens appeared. Not saying a word, they walked towards Diane and April.They. Sooner or later, they hear everything. You were very important in Port Meikari and when you did not return home within two months of leaving, it was noticed. Lord Xavear Losh'Varrii's reputation precedes him. Your friend Brandar is less widely known and the matriarchs of the Junia have ever been reclusive, otherwise I would have known of them as well. But all of that is not important."Besides the Zondron warriors and sorcerers at your back, your path would have taken you through the territories. There were a few, like me, who had longer hair becausetheir moms wanted it that way, and some of the guys teased us about itfrom time to time. One of Charley's bigger friends called me "mop-top,"while another once told me that I looked a lot like his baby sister. Afew said I was a sissy, but I'd become used to being teased because oflong hair and usually shrugged it off. I liked my hair just the way itwas.Just before we got half way up the road to the building where the girl'sdorm was Charley.