Chapter 21 - Back on the Beach

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When we all got there, we took our Breather Bubbles off and we all just laid on the beach for a solid minute or two.

Petra: "Well, we asked for an adventure."

Olivia: "And we really got one."

Lukas: "We need a break from adventures for a while."

Order of the Pig: "Agreed!"

We all laughed and sat up. Pearl dragged herself over to Petra and handed her a Breather Bubble.

Pearl: "I think this belongs to you."

Petra smiled and took it.

Pearl: "I've felt horrible ever since I took it from you."

Petra hugged her.

Petra: "I forgive you and thank you."

We walked over to Ivy and Caleb. Caleb was giggling and playing in the sand. Reuben went to join him.

Axel: "You're going back to Subtropolis."

Ivy: "Yes. It is our home. And this is yours. Home is very important."

She looked and Caleb and Reuben playing and smiled.

Ivy: "Family is very important too. Not necessarily family by blood. But by heart. The people you love. They are you're real family."

I hugged her.

Jesse: "I'm so happy I met you."

Ivy: "Me too."

Olivia: "We're really grateful for everything, you've done."

Lukas: "Thank you."

Ivy: "No. Thank you, my friends. You've all set us free."

Caleb looked up at me and smiled.

Caleb: "Jesse!"

I smiled and hugged the little merboy.

Jesse: "I'm gonna miss you, little buddy."

A tear slipped down my cheek. Reuben sniffed the little merboy's cheek. He giggled. We glanced over at Petra and Sammy. Pearl came over to us.

Pearl: "Best to give them some alone time. To say goodbye."

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