Friday, April 09, 2004

Throughout the journey, I was thinking of how nice it would be to be home again. Who would have thought that BrowNan C. Penguin, whom the citizens of the Arctic Republic has sent into exile a few years ago, would risk him life to save me. Both he and Pocket Penguin will be give the title Sir BrowNan C. Penguin and Sir Pocket Penguin upon our arrival at the Arctic Republic.

As the snow-truck drove past an abandoned hut, I was reminded of the prison cell that I had spent almost 3 months in. How horrible it was. I took my black seal-fur bag which I had stolen from one of the guards room and took out a book.

"Secrets to being a great cook"

Before I made my escape, I went to visit Chef Whaliver despite BrowNan and Pocket's refusal. She was in her kitchen, baking her famous "Salmon and Asparagus Pie". When I told her I was going to break-free from the prison, she cried and hugged me. She packed me some food for the long journey home and also gave me this golden covered book. When she handed her precious book to me, she said,

"Use the salt, Little One."

At this point, Pocket tapped me on my shoulder. I knew it was time to go. So I gave Chef Whaliver another hug and minutes later, the three of ,well, four actually, including the Gay Baby Whale, was on our way home. I took out the food that she had packed for me. Cheesy Eel Sandwich.. Yummy!!

I was about to take a bite when the snow-truck drove over a hump. The sandwich fell down to the floor and I bent down to pick it up. When I was sitting up again, I saw the massive icy gates of the Arctic Republic. My beak curled up into a wide smile. But.. wait a minute. From the Navy Seals Base to the Arctic Republic, in two hours?? I turned to Pocket and asked..

OLP: "My dear Pocket Penguin, is that the icy gates of Arctic Republic that I see?"

Pocket: "Yep M'Lady, that is it. We'll be home in ten minutes."

OLP: "But, how can it be possible? Even if we were riding the fastest snow-truck, we'll only be able to reach home in 3
hours."

Pocket: "Aahh.. this may seem like a normal snow-truck M'Lady. But in reality, this baby right here runs on something I
call "Rocket Power."

OLP: "Rocket Power?".

Pocket: "Yes M'Lady. Rocket Power. It's much more powerful than diesel or petrol or anything else!"

OLP: "I see.. did you come up with this thing?"

Pocket: "Yes M'Lady.. Indeed I did!"

OLP: "Well done. Very well now, let's go home."


As we approached the gates of my queendom, a tear rolled down my eye. It feels good to see my home again. Pocket pulled into the driveway of the palace. BrowNan got out and opened the snow-truck door for me. I stepped out and
my royal citizens rushed to attend to me. But at this moment, all I want is to be alone. I walked through the corridors,
into my bedroom and closed the door behind me. I laid down on my bed and it only took a few minutes before I drifted into a deep sleep.

"M'Lady, wake up.. it's sunset. Time for dinner.."

I was awaken by one of the penguin-maids. Indeed it is sunset. I walked over to the bathroom and washed myself up. By the time I got out, my penguin-dress was lying on my bed. I put it on and made my way to the kitchen. Suprisingly, no one was there. So I made my way to the balcony and was overwhelmed by what I saw. Lanterns and bright lights are everywhere! On the far icy wall, I could see "Welcome Home Our Lady Penguin!" painted on a pink cloth. Pingee (the youngs of the penguins, yes.. that's what we call them) are sliding everywhere. Most penguins were enjoying the good food while others were dancing. Now, I really feel at home. It makes me happy to see my citizens happy. This is my family. This is that I am fighting for.





posted by Anonymous at 4/09/2004 10:49:00 PM