49. Ray-Ray's Adventure

Pumbaa the warthog was giving people a tour of Atlantica. It was the last afternoon, and Ray-Ray was taking them to see Cloak and Dagger. He found it very difficult to begin. Do you see him grunting? Marina asked. Looks painful to me. thought Flounder. Very stupid. Scuttle complained. He should stop and be retired. Be quiet! shouted Attina. ''You're just being silly! Ray-Ray can do it! That's right, Attina.'' Sonic said. Ray-Ray's an old stingray, but he can do it. ''Hooray! I did it! Hooray! I did it!'' cried Ray-Ray, as he finally got the wagons moving. Cloak and Dagger were happy to see the people. They liked having their picture taken. They later took them to the clay yard in a small cart special. They felt very happy, and the people were too. Then, Ray-Ray took them back home. The weather was starting to change. The rain poured on Ray-Ray. His gear had failed, and the driver went in front, putting sand on the ground. Then, Ray-Ray gripped, and there was a loud crack. Something had broken. The crew looked at the disaster. The fixing took a long time. Your tail has broken, Ray-Ray. the worker told him. We have taken it off, and now you will look old-fashioned. ''Will you take the visitors home? It's the only way to make it. OK.'' thought Ray-Ray. Ray-Ray pulled with all his might. But it didn't work. He couldn't pull the wagons. Everyone was surprised. The crew made adjustments between the wagons. ''We have loosened the attachments, Ray-Ray. Now, you can take one wagon at a time. That would be easy.'' thought Ray-Ray. Let's go! he cried. He started to move forward. He was helping the first wagon. The first wagon was helping the second, and the second wagon was helping the third. ''Hooray! Hooray!'' cried Ray-Ray. Go steady! called the worker. Great job, Ray-Ray! ''You did it! You did it!'' And he listened to Ray-Ray moving, as he lurked forward. At last, tired, but content, Ray-Ray got to the junction. Marina was waiting for the people and the special load. Eeek! King Triton looked at the clock. Everyone cheered, and thanked Ray-Ray and his crew. Attina and Sonic saw Ray-Ray in peace. Scuttle and Flounder remained quiet. by Julian Ayele Cumberbatch