Trapped In Time - Chapter 91

Please refer to Chapter 74 and 75 before you continue reading.

The largest Daffodil plant had told them a lot about the history of the daffodils, how other cultures viewed this plant, how it is propagated, the commercial importance, etc. The monologue was over and the plant had explained that once the chip had started, there was no way to stop until all the information had been conveyed.

The students had been told that if they needed more information then they could search the internet when they got back home. Alternatively, they all could visit a horticulture expert who would be in a position to tell them a lot of things.

The Daffodil plant had reminded them that it was getting to be evening and as soon as the sun went down, they would switch over to sleeping/resting/ respiratory mode. Hence, they would not be in a position to answer any questions. However, tomorrow, when the sun rises then the plants, trees animals, birds, etc. will be in a position to answer their questions.

On inquiry, if they had any questions, Chris had replied that they did not have any questions as the lecture had provided ample information.

They had stopped to talk to the plants, trees and the lake as well as a few animals to pass the 2-3 hours before they could meet the Aliens. They had earlier spoken to the rock and grass when they sat down upon entering the Magical World.

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Their 4 flying cars had parked on the grass and when the drivers saw that they were ready to leave, the cars glided towards them hovering a few inches above the grass. Zen again wondered what sort of fuel was being used by the flying cars, it must be environment-friendly, as the cars did not seem to emit any smoke. They bid thanks and bye to the grass, the lake and the Daffodils saying they will come again tomorrow to get information about the birds, frogs, fish, trees, squirrels, butterflies, etc.

As they climbed into the Cars, Aarvin looked at Zen and said,” These cars run on electricity and anti-gravity when they need to flew upwards, at the time of descending the gravity aspect is made operational.”

“Wow, Aarvin! How did you know that I had that question on my mind?” Zen asked.

“A little bird told me,” Aarvin replied with a smile.

Their cars ascended and were soon flying above the treetops towards the docking area of the aliens. Their friends, the Orbs, flew alongside the cars as the cars flew above the treetops.

All the students were quiet and thinking about the Alien race.

The ‘Crocodile Race’, as the Aliens were called, were guided to their docking area by the system in the control room as well as the pilot ship which had been sent by the Magical World. It had taken 20 minutes from the spaceship’s entry into the atmosphere of the Magical World to its landing. The fact that the Magical World had their own spaceships, had really surprised the students. They never thought that the people here had their own spaceships. If they had pilot ships then they would have the entire fleet of scout ships, cargo ships, transport ships fighter ships, etc.

They had seen the landing of the spaceship in the docking area and the CCTV had shown them being received by some big wigs of the Magical World. Of Course, these big shots would be of senior-level officer ranks. The highest delegates would not be receiving the Aliens unless the Aliens were the rulers or were the ones who held supreme authority. There had been four tall Aliens who were quite slow in movement. They looked just like the crocodiles on Earth. But on Earth, the crocodiles were found more in the water floating like logs or on the riverside basking in the sun, where they walked on all fours.

But here, the Aliens who looked like crocodiles were called the ‘Crocodile Race’ and they walked erect. They balanced their weight on their two back legs with the additional support of the tail. Their huge tail was a nuisance as it swished left and right and Tina felt that it would cause a lot of accidents for the Aliens without any fault of theirs. One of the Aliens was awfully clumsy and had knocked down a few flower pots with his tail.

Tina was also thinking about the Crocodile Race and had felt sorry for the clumsy fellow. She had realized that the Crocodile Race was called so, but the aliens were not really crocodiles. She had a hunch that the crocodile skin was actually a spacesuit. But she did not share her opinion with anyone. But she wanted to help that clumsy alien.

After about 15 minutes of flying above the treetops, the 4 cars started to descend. The students could see the landing area where the spaceship had been docked. The cars came to the side of an adjacent building and hovered slightly above the turf. They all got down from the cars and followed Aarvin to the main door. Someone was there to meet them.

Aarvin introduced the students and Sherpa to the person who was there to receive them. They found out that his name was John. John took them inside and simultaneously informed them that the aliens had been told of the meeting with Earthlings.

“The Crocodile Race people are equally excited to meet you,” said John as he led them through a long corridor to the meeting area which was adjacent to the rooms given to the guests.

They all stopped at a door which John opened and ushered them inside. However, the Orbs were ushered to an adjacent room telling them that they need to wait here for about an hour.

“This is the conference room. Please take a seat at the conference table against the seat reserved in your name indicated by the nameplate.”

John ensured that they all were seated at their respective seats thereafter, he excused himself saying that he was going to bring the Crocodile Race people to the conference room.

Soon he returned to the conference room with the four Crocodile Race people.

“Please take a seat,” he said to the 4 Crocodile Race people indicating that they sit on the other side of the conference table so that they would be facing the students.

He went towards the main chair and occupied it. The chair adjacent to him was occupied by Aarvin.