“It was a cold and rainy night in the Rockies. . . . Oh, wait! It’s always cold in the Rockies,” grumbled explorer Tyler Spinner.
“Come on, don’t be so pessimistic,” replied his sister and co-worker, Alicia Spinner, “besides, we’re almost to the bottom.”
They were hiking down Mt. Robson, part of the Canadian Rockies. They were up there because a geologist had discovered what was thought to be a rare stone, but it turned out to be a plain, old luminescent amethyst. “That so-called ‘expert’ really should have brought a stone analyzer,” grumbled Tyler again.
“Hey, do you see that purple light down at the curve in the path?” asked Alicia.
Tyler’s eyes followed Alicia’s pointed finger down the path. “Yeah, what do you …show more content…
She walked around the stone circle to him and said, “First, let’s do some research and examine the runes. Maybe we can figure out what this is.” She looked up at Tyler, who was very close to the circle examining the surface.
He turned to Alicia and said, “As always, sis, you have the most logical plan. The problem is that I want to test it now!” Tyler was smiling, “This is an amazing opportunity.” With that, Tyler plunged his hand in the purple gas. “Hmmm, tingly. I feel like I swallowed an ice cube and my insides are being frozen.” Suddenly, Tyler didn’t look so good. His eyes registered surprise and he said, “Uh oh.” With that, he disappeared in a purple flare of light, leaving Alicia with her mouth hanging open!
“Seriously?” said Alicia to no one as Tyler was now gone. She stood up and started pacing back and forth. She stopped pacing and stared at the light. “He is always getting into trouble, he always needs me to bail him out. I don’t want to go through this, whatever it is, without knowing what is on the other side!” Alicia thought to herself, I guess I have to follow him. He is going to need my help. She closed her eyes and followed her brother to who knows