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slight bow (that’s as in he bowed, not as in there was a bow on the package. It was more of a ribbon).
    â€˜Thank you, Sir Pete McGee. I have heard the tale of how you gained a second flower. I had no doubts as to your bravery and heart. Even so, I am impressed. Tahnee has also heard the tales.’
    Mortone finished his sentence with a wink at Pete, who blushed. Tahnee groaned. Her dad, as usual, had managed to embarrass her in front of Pete.
    â€˜And now,’ Mortone continued in his booming voice, ‘it is time for us to part ways once again. I know a grand wedding awaits you all, and as much as I wish I could attend, I have matters here that cannot be avoided. Go and have fun. I look forward to hearing of the events upon your return.’
    With that he hugged Tahnee and Molloy and shook Pete’s hand. He also shook Smithers’ hand. Smithers was shocked at the size and power of Mortone’s grip. He thought this was a good man to have as an ally.
    The four travellers mounted their horses and, with a final wave, they were off. Mortone watched them go. He had wanted to join them, but he knew that he had to let his children stand on their own at some stage. Also, there were pressing matters at hand. Rumours were surfacing. Whispers. Tales of an evil long forgotten having risen once more. Mortone only hoped he would be able to prove the whispers false.

    Pete McGee, Larson Smithers, Molloy and Tahnee rode their horses at a slow trot. They had plenty of time before they needed to be back for the wedding preparations, and they had a lot to catch up on. Since Pete had met Molloy and Tahnee on his first incredible journey all those years ago, they had kept in contact via letter writing. This, however, was their first real catch-up in nearly three years, and they were making the most of it.
    Smithers felt a little left out. He had become really close friends with Pete, and now Molloy had stepped in and taken over as Pete’s best friend. That was tricky. Still, Pete made every attempt to include Smithers in all the conversations, and would fill him in on any in-jokes. That made Smithers feel better. He still felt a little jealous of Molloy though.
    Pete, on the other hand, was in heaven.
    Tahnee was also over the moon. Ever since she had first met Pete she had known there was something special about him. He had been pretty cute back then too. Now that he was getting older, and with all the training and work he had been doing, he had become muscly and tanned and … she shook her head to clear it. This was not a distraction she needed. She had to stay focused.

    What the …? What the …? Yes, I am doubly shocked. Not sure what all that was about. Tahnee not wanting to be distracted, having to stay focused … what is she, a double agent or something? This is strangely weird. I am going to have to keep an eye on her.

    Syra Tanooth filled Bob in on his evil plans. He told Bob how Pete McGee would be a worthy foe for the new evil duo. Now they were ready to approach this McGee, to find out how great he was. Syra fired up the crystal ball, putting it on widescreen so that the legendary Pete McGee could fit all his muscles into the picture.
    The crystal ball blurred and fuzzed. Syra whacked it on the top. The picture cleared to show four children riding their horses, laughing wildly at one of them pretending to be a monkey. Who were these people? Syra whacked the crystal ball again, wondering if it was time to trade it in for a newer ball. But when the picture cleared, it was the same four children. Well, Syra thought they were children. He didn’t have a lot of experience with anyone under about 100 years old, and he wasn’t good at guessing ages either. He zoomed in and saw that they were a little older than he had first thought, but none of them matched the description of Pete McGee that he had heard.
    â€˜Pete, what were you thinking?’ cried out one of the