CHAPTER 8: SERENITY CORAL

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Williams and the crew path the boat to the Serenity Coral to search for the pirates who took Emily captive. Entering the village, chattering sounds can be heard as the kids are running around playing with themselves.  The atmosphere seemed like they were having a certain celebration; flowers could be found around the stands of each of the vendors with different colours and they all appeared to be wearing satchel clothes.

"Ohh, I would love to get some  unleavened bread."
"We did not come here to fetch food, we are here for Emily we should stay focused" Williams replied to Amelia giving her a sidelong glance. Thomas seconded Williams.
"We can't afford to be distracted"

Just when Thomas was searching for clues to track down the pirates, things took a dangerous turn. A group of menacing men armed with crude weapons surrounded them, creating a tense atmosphere. Suddenly, a figure emerged from the crowd, seemingly the leader of the group. Thomas, realizing the gravity of the situation, tried to diffuse it by apologizing for intruding on their village. However, his apology missed the mark as the villagers seemed more concerned about the satchels they weren't wearing.

"We apologise," they said in chorus and they found their way out of the market.

They found a ranch which had satchels.

A sense of anticipation filled the air. The villagers gathered in the centre of their village, sitting on their mats, creating a serene atmosphere. In this sacred moment, silence enveloped the crowd, as they listened intently, seeking guidance from their god. It was a time of deep reflection and connection, where words were replaced by attentive ears. The stillness of the night heightened the mystery and added an aura of intrigue to the unfolding story. Will this moment hold the key to finding the pirates and rescuing Emily?

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"I know you're not from around here"
"You must be a very funny girl" With a grin of he's face Williams says to the little girl who came peeping on him at the ranch where they slept the previous night.
"Can I ask you something?" she nods with her naive smile.
"What was the celebration about last night ?"
"It's a tradition our forefathers passed to us, where we talk to our god and listen to what he has to say. More of a connection thing"
Her smile was virulent.
Williams and the little girl chatted until Thomas came with the others saying they could not find anything.

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