Chapter 33: A feeling

It's 6 AM, Zet just woke up, Sarah was still sleeping, he wanted to go for his morning walk, when he looked through his window, he saw Kipo outside, just standing in front of his house, he got confused, he then got out of the house and went to her.

Zet : Kipo...what are you doing here ?

Kipo : I'm waiting for you....come on.....let's go for a walk.

Zet : um.....sure.

They headed to the gates, they looked around them, no one was awake, but just before they were about to leave.

Ramsey : going somewhere ?

They heard Ramsey calling them.

Zet : we're just going for a walk.....we'll be back in an hour.

Ramsey : is this a habit of yours ?

Kipo : yeah.....we like to go for a morning walk whenever we can.

Ramsey : before you go.....would you mind telling me what happened yesterday ?

Zet : it's...

Kipo : yes in fact.....we do mind.....we need to go.....we'll be back soon.

Kipo then grabbed Zet hand and got out of the theme park and went into the woods.

Zet : alright.....do you want to explain what's going on ?

Kipo : I don't want to tell him about it...I don't want anyone to know about this.

Zet : alright.....as you wish.

Kipo : so when do we leave ?

Zet : wow....are you that excited to go ?...we just got here.

Kipo : we need to finish this war as fast as we can...we mustn't just wait to have fun.

Zet : listen.....you can't be over prepared for war...

Kipo : the more we wait.....the more people die Zet !...I won't stay like this.

Zet : I know you're sad and angry about all these people he killed.....but rushing things won't cause anything to you but trouble.....at this moment.....you're not using your mind.....you're being controlled by your own emotions.

Kipo got angry.

Kipo : well maybe you just don't care !...you don't know what it's like having others to protect !

Zet didn't say a word, he looked at the ground and then headed back to the theme park, Kipo immediately realized what she just did.

Kipo : wait....Zet...I didn't mean to.....

Zet : If you want to go so bad.....fine....we'll leave now.

Zet left.

Kipo then waited in her place, she felt bad for shouting at him, she is blaming him for something he didn't do, he's trying to help her.

Sarah just woke up, she noticed that Zet isn't in the house, she looked from the window, she saw him coming towards the house.

Ramsey : you're back...that was quick.

Zet passed by him but didn't say anything, he then headed to Kipo's house, he wanted to talk to Leo, he opened the door and saw Leo still asleep.

Zet : Leo.....wake up.

Leo : wha.....what....what's up.

Leo opened his eyes, he saw Zet.

Leo : oh....hi Zet....do you need something ?

Zet : how do we know that the bird is invincible ?

Leo : what ?....

Zet : Leo....focus.....I need to know if the flamingo is invincible.

Leo : she is.....she can't be hurt by anything.....her chemical reaction is protecting her.

Zet : words aren't enough.....I need to make sure of it.

Leo : well....you can try to zap her.....it shouldn't work on her.

Zet : are you saying it is immune of me ?

Leo : she is immune from almost anything.....and your powers are no exception.

Zet then exited and headed to his house, Sarah was awake.

Zet : I need you for a moment.

Sarah : what's going on ?

Zet : I need to tell your bird that I'm going to zap it.

Sarah : what ?!.....why?

Zet : I need to make sure she is invincible.....go tell it.

Sarah : it's Aya....her name is Aya.

Zet : just get on with it Sarah...come on.

Sarah then got out with Zet, she then looked for Aya.

Sarah : hey girl....how are you today ?

Aya bent her head, Sarah then put her forehead on hers.

Sarah : alright...listen to me.....this my friend Zet....he saved you from your cage.....he wants to know how strong you are.

Aya looked at Zet, she didn't like him, he looked into her eyes, Sarah stepped back.

Zet : alright.....let's be done with this.

Zet's hand started glowing, he grabbed her leg and started shocking her, he started with a weak amount of energy, she didn't feel anything.

Zet : ok....that's a good start...raising the volt.

Aya looked at Sarah, she looked scared, Sarah looked worried too.

Zet then increased the power, he zapped her again, she still didn't move.

Zet : still standing huh.

Kipo then walked by, she saw him and Sarah.

Kipo : what are you doing to her ?

He didn't turn to face her.

Zet : we're leaving....go pack what you need.

She then looked at Sarah, she looked at her and waved her head left and right, hinting her to just listen to him, Kipo then went to her house.

Zet : alright.....let's try somewhere else.

He then summoned energy into his other hand, he started to wave his hands across her body while shocking her, she felt a bit of tickling, but that didn't move her.

Zet : impressive.....let's try this one more time.

Sarah got more worried.

Sarah : alright....that's enough Zet.

She tried to stop Zet, but he didn't listen to her, she was about to touch him, but she knew he will zap her.

Zet then lit his eyes, he was about to shock her with his full power, Aya got scared, she started moving slowly backward, Sarah couldn't stay put.

Sarah : that's it...ZET.....STOP !

She then came closer to him, she grabbed his arm very tight, she started to get shocked from him, she was feeling pain, Zet noticed, he immediately stopped glowing, Sarah then fell on the ground but she didn't pass out.

Zet : what the hell is wrong with you....why did you touch me ?!

Sarah was breathing heavily, she was still feeling a bit of pain.

Sarah : stop.....please....don't hurt her.

Zet : don't do this again.....next time I won't stop.

Zet then headed to his house, he wanted to pack his stuff.

Sarah got up and looked at Aya, Aya came closer to her.

Sarah : it's ok....you'll be fine...I won't let anyone hurt you.

Aya made a noise of happiness.

Kipo was packing her stuff, Leo saw her.

Leo : hey Kipo.

Kipo : hi...dad.

Leo : so what happened....what's up with Zet ?

Kipo : he's mad at me...I shouted at him because I was angry...I pushed him....so now we're leaving for Alaska.

Leo : listen.....it's ok....you've made a mistake....it's absolutely fine.....all you have to do now is to fix it...you just need to apologize to him.

Kipo sighed and smiled.

Kipo : alright....I'll try.....thanks.

Leo : he's waiting for you....let's go.

Kipo and Leo then got out of the house, Kipo has packed her stuff, Ramsey and Sarah were standing outside.

Ramsey : so is anyone going to explain ?

Sarah : remember when we said that we're going to get more wonderkids here ?

Ramsey : and where are they going ?

Sarah : to Alaska.....they will get the wind wonderkid.....Niora.

Ramsey : will they take a long time ?

Sarah : probably.....but it will all be worth it.....they need to gather all the 8 wonderkids.

Ramsey : it's not for me.....it's for everyone here.....they worship these two.

Sarah : we will find them something to do.....we'll just tell them that they're going on a classified mission....and it will take a while.

Ramsey : well.....not that I can stop you.....might as well listen to you.

Zet then came out, they are ready.

Sarah then brought Aya.

Kipo then put her bag on the ground and hugged her father, he hugged her back.

Leo : be safe out there.....my wonderkid.

Kipo smiled, he never called her that before.

Kipo : I will.

She then went to hug Sarah, they traded.

Sarah : hey....listen....don't die out there ok ?...I'm not going to be fine with it.

Kipo chuckled.

Kipo : alright....I'll try my best.

Zet stood near them, he wasn't planning to say anything.

Sarah then stood in front of him, she looked into his eyes, he looked back at her, after moments of looking at each other, Sarah hugged him.

Sarah : be safe.....and keep her safe too.....good luck.

Zet didn't hug her back, he was mad, her hug calmed him down a bit, he didn't reply, he waited for her to finish.

Kipo then climbed on Aya's back.

Zet's hair started glowing, Kipo noticed that Aya was getting scared of him.

Kipo : it's ok.....he won't hurt you.

Zet : alright...follow me.

Zet started flying in the air, he's waiting for Kipo to take off.

Kipo : goodbye everyone.

Ramsey : we can't wait to meet her....good luck.

Aya then started flapping her wings, Kipo took off, Aya started following Zet's lightning trail.

Kipo looked one more time on the ground, Sarah, Leo and Ramsey were waving to them.

Their journey to Alaska has started, Zet was flying next to Aya.

Zet : do you know how to control her ?

Kipo : I think.

Zet : alright.....go higher behind the clouds....we shouldn't let anyone see us.

Kipo then flew with Aya up higher, they became invisible by the clouds.

Kipo : so how far are we going ?

Zet : very far.....there is a whole mountain chain we need to go across.

Kipo : you know you can't fly all of this way.....why don't you just come set here.

Zet didn't answer, he's still mad at her.

It didn't too long until they were out of Las vistas, Kipo looked under her, she saw the green long grassland, she was so amazed but what she is seeing, she can't believe that she is traveling the world.

Zet was not really focusing on anything but in front of him, he didn't waste his time looking around him, although this is his first time leaving Las vistas, he was not as excited as Kipo.

Kipo looked at Zet, she knows that she made him upset, and now, she is trying to apologize to him, she's is waiting for the right moment.

After flying north for several hours, It's 1 PM, Kipo was so bored, she decided to take a nap.

Kipo in her mind : might as well sleep a bit.....maybe I can stay up at night.

Zet was getting tired, his energy is not limitless, it recharges whenever he's not using it, he looked at Kipo, she was asleep, when he looked at Aya, he saw her staring at him, he knows she's scared of him, but now he needs her, he won't be able to stop anywhere, he flew closer to her.

Zet : hey.

Aya got away from him, she doesn't want him and he knows it.

Zet : look.....I know I probably was about to hurt you before.....but now I need you....it won't take long until I start running out of power.

Aya didn't look at him, but then she got closer to him, he understood that she is letting him on her back, he then stopped flying and landed on her back.

Zet : thanks.....guess you are pretty strong.

Aya made a noise, she agrees with him.

After a while of flying in the same direction, they have reached the snow mountain chain, Zet wanted Kipo to see this.

Zet : hey Kipo.....wake up.

Kipo : huh ?

She opened her eyes, she could feel the coldness in the air, she immediately realized where they are, she got up and looked around her with excitement.

Kipo : wait....are we ?.....

Zet : yeah....welcome to Alaska.

Kipo was so excited, her eyes widened, she was about to freak out, even though Zet was mad at her, he was happy for her.

Kipo : wait.....aren't we going to feel cold ?

Zet : no...I can heat myself and anything around me.....and you and Aya are invincible to coldness.

Kipo : then why am I feeling cold right now ?

Zet : relax...it won't take more than hours to get used to this weather.

Kipo looked at Zet, she just remembered that he and Aya didn't like each other.

Kipo : look at that....sounds like you made things right with Aya.

Zet didn't say anything.

Kipo sighed.

Kipo : ok look.....I'm sorry I shouted at you...I was just mad....and I blamed you for something you didn't do.

Kipo was waiting for him to say something, but after moments she turned away from Zet.

Zet : It's not about that you shouted at me or blamed me...it's about what you said.....this is the exact reason why I never tell anyone anything.....so they won't use it against me whenever they want.

Kipo remembers what she said, and now she feels even worse, she understands what he means

Kipo : I...I'm sorry...I didn't mean to hurt you like this...I was just angry.

Zet didn't look at her.

Kipo : I understand if you're still mad at me...I deserve it.

She turned her face away from him and sat at the opposite end of him.

Zet looked at her, he saw that she's really regretting what she's done, and that she was still feeling cold.

Zet : hey.

Kipo turned around and saw him, he wants her to sit next to him, she got up and sat next to him, he put his arm around her and used his energy to heat himself and her with him, she came closer to him, she felt the warmth of his body, she doesn't feel cold anymore.

Kipo sighed with relief.

Zet : I forgive you....just don't do this again...I don't like being mad at you.

Kipo smiled and chuckled.

Kipo : noted.

Aya was still flying in the air, it's been many hours to this journey, it's 4 PM, Zet started to notice that she's getting tired.

Zet : hey...you can land here if you're tired...it's ok....we can rest a bit.....we're almost there.

Aya then lowered down to the side of the mountain near them, she then landed, Kipo and Zet got off.

Kipo : so how far are we ?

Zet : now we're in Alaska.....all we need is to look for a village in the middle of it....and the middle is after this mountain chain....which is where we are right now.

Kipo then looked at Aya.

Kipo : hey.....are you ok ?.....are you cold ?

Zet : you know you can talk to her right ?

Kipo : wait what ?.....I can understand her ?

Zet : she is speaking your language...animal language.....thought you'd figure this one out.

Aya made sounds, she is trying to talk to Kipo.

Kipo : I don't understand her.

Zet : you need to focus.....she's trying to tell you something.....and you're the only one who can understand her.

Kipo then sighed, she put her hand on Aya's head, she started to listen to her, her noises were slowly translating into words for her.

After moments, Kipo was done.

Kipo : she's thirsty.....also hungry....but she can take it for now....now she's really thirsty.

Kipo then grabbed some of the ice around her, she was about to let Aya drink it.

Zet : no no no wait !

She stopped.

Kipo : what.

Zet : don't you know anything about the snow ?...you don't drink the snow because it's water.....this will kill you in a matter of days if you do it.

Kipo : huh...well clearly I don't.

Zet : gather some snow and put it in my hand.

Zet used his powers to heat his hands after he shaped them like a bowl, while Kipo started putting snow in it.

After moments, the snow was melted in his hands, he came closer to her mouth, he then put his hands in front of her, the water was warm enough, she started drinking it.

Kipo : aww....look at you guys.....you look so cute.

Zet was feeling her tongue licking his hand.

Zet : she's literally licking my hand...I don't feel comfortable doing this.

Aya then bit his hand.

Zet : ow...alright...I deserve this one.

Kipo laughed.

After minutes, Aya finished drinking.

Kipo looked around her, the sun started to set, she liked everything she's looking at.

Kipo : it's so beautiful.

Zet : huh ?.....you mean the view ?

Kipo then looked at the sun starting to set in front of her.

Kipo : all of it.....it's so beautiful.

Zet looked at the sunset.

Zet : yeah....it is.

Kipo : you know....come to think about it...I'd probably never see any of this if I didn't meet you.

Zet : well that's not true....you're here because of how rare you are.....there are only 8 of us who can travel the whole world without dying along the way.

Kipo : no I mean that I wouldn't be here if you didn't tell me that I have powers ....and convince my dad to come with you.

Zet : well I guess....but I should remind you.....this is all your idea not mine.

Kipo : oh yeah....it is my idea...I actually forgot about that.

Zet : yeah....you're the only one who's optimistic enough to think about doing something this big.

Kipo : which is good.....right ?

Zet chuckled.

Zet : it's the reason you're the best one of us all.

Kipo blushed with a smile on her face.

Zet : alright....we need to get going.....we shouldn't be near a mountain at night.....it might get windy.

Kipo : so what do we do at night ?

Zet : I brought our tent.....we will find a place to put it in and sleep.....I will heat it as much as I can.

Kipo then went to Aya.

Kipo : are you ready for another turn ?

Aya made a happy noise.

Kipo chuckled.

Zet : did she say something ?

Kipo : she's thanking you for the water...and she's ready to go.

Zet : no problem.....alright now let's go.

Kipo and Zet got on Aya's back, she was up in the air again, they are close, she continued going north.

Kipo : you think every time a windy day is here it's because Niora made it ?

Zet : well....I mean I know her powers...and I can tell you that she can't control wind further than 30 meters away from her.

Kipo : so what can she do ?

Zet : she can fly....control wind.....generate wind out of air.....that's all I know about her....maybe she can do other things too.

Kipo : what's her color ?

Zet : her hair and eyes are white...it won't be hard to know which one she is.

Kipo : then she's probably cute.

Zet chuckled.

Zet : is this what's on you're mind right now ?.....if she's cute or not ?

Kipo : hey....leave me alone with my thoughts.

Zet : you're weird.

Kipo : yeah I know.

Kipo and Zet watched the sunset on Aya's back, they were both looking at the sun slowly sitting down, while the moon was rising.

After flying for another couple of hours, it's 8 PM, Zet looked down, he was able to see the ground, they have crossed the mountain chain.

Zet : we're here.

Kipo : the village ?

Zet : no....we finished the mountain chain.....we can land here.

Kipo then went to see Aya.

Kipo : hey....you can land here now.

Aya then slowed down, she landed on the ground, Zet looked around him, he saw a forest with thin trees.

Zet : oh.....we're in a tundra....well that's kind of convenient.

Kipo : what's a tundra ?

Zet : a small snow forest biome.....we will need some wood anyway.

Zet got off of Aya and got the tent out of his backpack.

Zet : alright....we'll set a camp here for tonight....we'll continue tomorrow.

He started sitting up the tent.

Zet : I need you to cut one of these trees....we'll need fire.

Kipo : sure.

Kipo then went to cut a tree while Zet was finishing the tent setup.

After minutes, Kipo came back with wood, Zet finished sitting up the tent, and Aya was sleeping on the ground.

Kipo : I got the wood.

Zet : put it in the middle.

Zet then used his powers to make a fire that was between him, Kipo and Aya, everyone felt the warmth of the fire, the skies were clear and the moon was bright in the sky.

Kipo lied on the ground and admired her surroundings.

Kipo : it's so quiet here...I love it.

Zet then lied next to her.

Zet : I guess we can stay up looking at this for a while.

Zet then got his music player out, he gave one of the headphones to Kipo, they started listening to music, as they were watching the bright moon shining on them, while the silence was surrounding them.

Kipo sighed, she was happy to be here, she admired everything she saw here today, it's all beautiful.