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The Cargo Ship Docks

Author: Tyger Claws
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We quietly move along the leaves to get to the forest. Once we were at the forest we broke into a full sprint to the docks. Finally we slow at the edge of the forest where the docks are.

“Alright guys, we need to get into Blue Jay inconspicuously. What is going to happen is we are going to get into the box that says Dresses For Royals and camp their till we are on board under deck. How we are going to get off is we are going to get in the box that says Hay For Farms. Once they put the box down and go back to get more, we get out and sprint till we are far enough away to look normal. Got the plan?” I say. Bella and Raven nod, they know most of the overall plan. But on the other side Leo and Anthony look skeptical.

“Do they check the boxes before??” asks Anthony.

“No they have already done that a hour ago. The ship leaves in 25 minutes we need to get in the box.” I reply. They all nod in agreeance.

Quickly Leo runs out and gets in the box. Anthony makes sure it is clear then runs out beside the box. I push Bella out first. She looks at me like I am crazy, then shakes her head. ‘GO’ I motion, ‘There won’t be enough time’ I motion afterward. She looks then sprints to Anthony. He picks her up and puts her in the box. I motion for Raven to go. She nods, then looks, then sprints to Anthony. He repeats the same action he did with Bella. Now it’s my turn. I see the lights coming there is only so much time. I go for it sprinting like my life depended on it. I motioned for Anthony to get down and get ready to throw me. He gets down right when I am there. I put my right foot in his hand and my hands on his shoulders. I push off of him with all my strength and he pushes me up like I weigh nothing. I get in the box. It was very spacious in contrast from what it looked like from the outside. I reach my hand out for Anthony. He grabs my hand with the strong grip of his. I pull him in just in time before the guy shines the light where he was just at.

“ Thank you Anthony for being brave and liable outside the box, and thank you Leo for helping us get in safely.” I say once the crewman has passed. The boys looked very proud of themselves in general.

“You can call me Tony, Tonia.” Anthony says going red.

“Thank you Tonia for the complement.” Leo says pleased with himself. I think they have never been complemented before.

“Now do you know why Tonia asked you to come with us??” Raven asked snidely. The boys were surprised at how the tone of the conversation changed so quickly.

“Because she wanted more protection than just two maids?” Leo replied. Both Bella and Raven looked offended.

“That’s not it at all. You knew we were going to sneak out of the castle and I couldn’t trust you to not tell my father if we left you behind. Also it is nice to have someone that knows how to use a sword and a shield to protect us.” I say intervening before a fight begins. Then we hear voices.

“Hey Nate!!!! Come help yall fellow mate out and carry this box with me into this mighty all pretty ship!!!” said a crewman

“K!” another crewman yelled back.

We all fall silent. Scared that we are going to get found I shiver slightly with Raven and Bella. The box shakes then lifts. It wobbles as it goes up. There was a lot of grunting then finally we started moving. The box tilts a little; I know we are going up the ramp. A few minutes later we get set down. We sit still and quiet to listen if they are going to do anything else. Then I hear footsteps going up the stairs, we all let out a breath.

“Are you cold Raven??” asked Leo. Raven shook her head.

“Just a little scared of getting found.” she replied.

“Tonia, Bella?? Are you cold??” Anthony asked. We shook our heads. I snuggle down in a sheepskin fabric I found. I jolt up; I need to give my companions something warm to. There are 5 sheepskins. Just enough for everyone. I pass the first sheepskin to Bella; she took it gratefully and snuggle down in it. Next I passed one to Raven; she took it and went to sleep. Then I passed one to Tony and Leo; they both took one and wrapped themselves up but didn’t go to sleep like the girls did. Finally I took mine and snuggled in. I couldn’t sleep. So I waited with the boys awake to move boxes. Then I hear

“Set er loose!!”

We were finally moving.

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