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“This is getting ridiculous, Kay,” Annie the Mince squeaked, frowning at me. Before finding Turgor, I would have never thought that a small blade of blue green grass could ever strike fear in me. I could barely see her tiny little features, but the censure in her voice was loud and clear.
“I know, I know,” I groaned, sitting up. I was back in the Mince field instead of in my own bed.
My head was throbbing. I quickly looked around and then closed my eyes as the world began to spin. I felt drunk. “What happened?”
“You almost crushed Uncle Morty again, that’s what!”
I sighed. “Sorry, Annie. It won’t happen again.” I closed my eyes and stood up, waiting for the swaying feeling to abate before taking a step forward. The cold wind whipped around me. I looked down and realized I was in the same pajamas that I’d worn when I’d fallen asleep on Turgor the night before. So why wasn’t I in the same place?
The thought of Grandpa’s theory of someone being powerful enough to interrupt my transport came to mind. Someone had sent me here. I patted my gown pocket and found my DiGi. Nia’s message was flashing on it. Was it possible that whoever had sent me here knew about Nia’s message as well?
I started to run toward the gate to Brozek when another wave of dizziness hit me. I fell back to the ground and moaned. Why couldn’t I stay upright?
The stars twinkled in the sky. I could hear the Minces muttering around me as they fanned out to accommodate my body. A cold breeze swept over me again and I shivered. I was so tired. So tired. I needed a lift.
“Please,” I whispered, touching my neck where Yolanda should have been. I’d left her on my nightstand to recharge. It was suddenly hard to speak. “I need help. Please.”
I closed my eyes again. Maybe a quick nap would help... Rough hands grabbed me and pulled me upwards. Cool air rippled through my hair. I was too weak to open my eyes, but I recognized the scent.
“Kris?” I mumbled.
“You’re safe, Kathleena. I’m taking you home.” His voice was low and soothing. Kris scooped me up against him and dragged me away.
I gave a grateful sigh and passed out.