Lesmad and Nogard Found the Way

LESMAD AND NOGARD FOUND THE WAY

Finally it had happened; everyone was overjoyed as the sun glistened on their watery home; a light breeze softly rippled the waters above them. They would never again feel that incredible sadness; Lesmad and Nogard had returned with wonderful news from the world above the water. Of course, Snarky was his usual self as he eyed the pair who had returned to bring the good news, sneering at all the happy smiles around him. “You will see” he retorted “it is not truth sliding from their tongues; beware. If you follow them you will not return.”

Nogard took her hand. “Come Lesmad let’s rest; this trip has exhausted me; you must be very tired as well and I need to get away from Snarky before we have a grand ‘settlement’; then I won’t be in any frame of mind to share this story with our friends.” They found a nice place close to the surface where the water made small little pools around the lily pads just before entering the other place; they had found the best of both worlds where they could rest and regain their strength.

The others busied themselves preparing a grand feast for their friends who, at great risk, had returned to bring wonderful news to their simple and comfortable life in the pond. They believed this news meant there would be no sadness ever again when one of their friends got that irresistible urge to climb the stem of the lily pad on the way to new adventures into the other place. They felt certain to learn the secret soon. Everyone was curious about the change and why Nogard and Lesmad looked so different now; everyone except Snarky who wandered the watery little village streets looking over his shoulder and down his nose at everyone. “They will all be sorry when the truth comes out” he said; “there can be no possible advantage come from this.”

Small insects and even tadpoles were gathered and prepared for the feast that evening. Everyone patiently waited for Lesmad and Nogard to waken, rested, rejuvenated and ready to tell their story. Snarky arrived early, ate his fill, then wiggled his way behind a thick lily pad stem where he could listen to the wild tales and not be seen by the others.

To Be Continued..................