54. Melody Keeps A Promise

Every day of summer, Atlantica is filled with people. The people like sightseeing, and when everything is fine, no place is better. Some people go to the hills. Others go to the valleys. The kids like the beach. One day, Ariel was swimming happily. Her stuff were full of people. Melody was taking carts to the dockside. ''Hi, Ariel. You look happy. I want to take people today instead of carts. That's the Sunday School.'' explained Ariel. ''I'm very busy this afternoon. But the master said that you could take the kids home. I will.'' Melody promised. Later on, Melody saw Timon. ''Sorry, Melody. Can't talk now. I'm being alert. But why? Bad weather is coming. They always need help from me. Will you go now, Melody? Pah!'' thought Melody. ''Because of my tail fins, I am able to go any location in Atlantica. See ya'!'' It was a lovely day, but Ray-Ray was concerned. A storm is coming. he warned. Be very careful. I must keep my promise, Melody said, no matter what happens. The kids were having a great time. But by dinnertime, it got very dark. Ariel's stuff was happy when Melody came. She was right on time. Rain poured down Melody's tail fins. Yuck! thought Melody, and thought about her dry bed. She went past villages and farms. I want to see, I want to see! Melody said. Then, disaster struck. Oh, no! cried Melody. The water is putting out my foodbox. Everyone was very worried. I'll need those floorboards. said the driver. I just swept the floor this morning. said the guard. But he helped anyway. Soon, Melody's foodbox was burning brightly. Then, Melody spotted Timon. Oh, my! she thought. Timon is coming to tease me! Then, something white landed on Melody. Ouch! she cried. Don't throw things. That's a parachute. laughed her worker. Timon dropped some drinks. Thanks, Timon. called Melody. You're welcome. called Timon, and he was gone. Melody began to swim. It was hard work, and she couldn't go very fast. Must keep promise. she said. Must keep promise. She pulled with all her might, and then, tired but happy, she made it to the junction. Great job, Melody! called Ariel. ''You kept your promise! You're the best!'' King Triton came with Timon. ''Timon says you were a witch. He says he can beat you with things, but not like being a boat. I don't know what you can do, but, what I do know is that you're both classy and sassy. Your Majesty.'' said Melody. by Julian Ayele Cumberbatch