Finding Derek

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Eight people found, one more to go. The brave heroes land on the ground after flying for quite a while, but they aren't ready to stop yet. "Is this Mississippi? I can't tell." Said Liam. "I'll check the sign." Said Ringo. The drummer steps up to the sign to read where he and the others have ended up.

"Well?" Asked George. "Yes, we're in Mississippi." Ringo said. A shadow flies over everyone's heads. "Yipes!" Said Alex. "I wonder where that came from." Said Jiminy. The figure that matched the shadow lands on the ground a minute later. It's Dumbo. 

"Aww, it's a little elephant!" Said Paul. "That's no ordinary elephant, Paul. It's Dumbo, the elephant who can fly." Said Justin. "Did you ever see an elephant fly?" Asked Fallon. "Not in real life, but Dumbo has those big ears to pose as wings." Said Max. Dumbo nods at the youngest Russo's words. "Hello, Dumbo, would you happen to know where my husband is? His name is Derek." Said Odette.

Dumbo smiles at the mention of Derek's name and nods again. "He has seen him, excellent!" Said George. "As good as that is, why isn't he talking?" Asked John. "Dumbo doesn't talk, John. After all, there are some people in this world who are mute." Alex said. "True. Okay, Dumbo, lead the way, little fella." Max said.

The big eared elephant floats a few inches above the ground and leads everyone to the last place he left the king. Derek was lost in a daze until the sound of footsteps snapped him out of it. He smiles when he sees his wife, sister in-law, co-brother in-law, and the rest of the gang. "Phew, part of me thought I was gonna be stuck here for a while. But I'm glad the other one held hope for you all to find me!" He said. Derek embraces his family members first, then acknowledges everyone else present before turning back to Dumbo. 

The little elephant with big ears nuzzles his head against the king's leg. "Aww, Dumbo, I'm glad I met you too. But unfortunately I must go home now." Said Derek. Dumbo frowns, then a tear falls down his eye. "Please don't cry, we'll meet again soon. Maybe you can introduce me to your mouse friend you told me about." Derek said. Dumbo smiles at the idea, then Derek bends down to his level to stroke his head. "Bye, little guy." Said Derek.

After one last goodbye, the king catches up with the rest of the gang as they prepare to figure out how to get home. 

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