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and checking to make sure that she was okay.
    Pelagia boarded the boat like a wave breaking against it and then fluidly changed his shape and size to that of a regular man.
    â€œThank you for returning Lettitia to us,” Zavier said gratefully. “Did she explain the reason for our visit to you?”
    â€œHer hair had become entangled within the old wreck and she was very close to drowning. She was in no fit state to explain anything, she is lucky to be alive!” replied Pelagia.
    â€œWell, we are extremely grateful to you for her safe return. I think that we should take her back ashore where we can care for her properly. But Pelagia, it is of great urgency that I speak with you tonight regarding the Nomeds. Are you able to join us ashore?”
    â€œCertainly,” answered Pelagia. “I will gather the rest of the Water Warriors and we’ll meet you there.”
    The fishing boat headed back to the beach house, guided ashore by the brightness of the beach fire. The fire was a beautiful, glowing mixture of reds, oranges and yellows. The Fire Fairies danced around euphorically within its flames and they sporadically shot out into the night sky, fizzing and sparkling, providing a dazzling firework display.
    Back on the beach, the others had gathered around the magnificent fire that Tobias had built and were sat on logs, eating Jazmine’s delicious mana-eesh pizza. Ezekiel was now feeling much better, just a little sore following his earlier encounter with Fala, but his appetite remained unaffected and he proceeded to devour his fourth piece of mana-eesh. Jazmine and Hazel had been growing concerned about the length of time that the others had been out on the ocean. Their relief could clearly be seen in the expressions on their faces as they spotted the starfish-lit fishing boat heading back ashore. Once the fishing boat was safely moored to the pier, Aaron and April began to offload the starfish lanterns. Zavier carried Lettitia up to the beach house so that she could change into some warm clothes and rest a little before joining the others around the fire. Jazmine ran as fast as she could down the length of the pier and leapt onto Aaron, who was unable to embrace her as he was carrying a starfish lantern in each hand. She wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist, then began showering him with kisses. “What took you so long?” she asked.
    â€œWell, we nearly lost Lettitia to the ocean, she almost drowned!” Aaron replied.
    â€œWhat? Where is she, is she okay?” Jazmine asked.
    â€œYeah, she’s fine, just a little shocked. Zavier has taken her up to the house to get warmed up and recover before dinner.”
    â€œDid you find Pelagia?” Jazmine asked, as Aaron began walking toward the beach with her still tightly wrapped around him.
    â€œPelagia found us,” he replied. “He rescued Lettitia and returned her to us. Now, he is gathering the rest of the Water Warriors and then they are coming ashore to speak with Zavier. What about Zek and Francis, have they returned yet?” asked Aaron.
    â€œYep, but that’s a whole other story. I’ll tell you about it later, but first let’s get you sat by the fire and fed,” she said, before showering him with more kisses.
    â€œSounds good to me,” Aaron said, as they neared the others that were sat round the fire. “Hey, Zek, you’d better have saved me some of that mana-eesh!” he called out to Ezekiel, but Ezekiel was unable to answer as he ploughed into another mouthful of the delicious pizza, so instead he just grunted and gave a cheeky grin.
    The group were reunited around the fire and despite the perils that they had already encountered up to this point of the journey, they were all in remarkably good spirits. With their bellies full and their souls comforted by the warmth of the fire, the group were enjoying each other’s company, laughing and joking.