CHAPTER 81

The rest of the week went by far too quickly. It was already Saturday, and Arius and Jaida were preparing for their return journey. They had already packed what they wanted to take with. All that was left was for them to catch the train. Arius didn't want to have to fly them back over, since it was such a long distance. Luckily, Mr. Carlson had been able to afford two first class train tickets for them. He was happy to make the arrangements.

They were currently at the train station, waiting for the train to come. They weren't going to miss it this time. Mr. Carlson was making sure of it. He was there with them, waiting to see them off on their long journey home. The train ride would take until mid afternoon tomorrow. They'd have to go through the night, so Mr. Carlson had made sure that they'd be accommodated for.

"Well," he began. "I guess this is it." The train was just pulling up into the station. "Have fun at school, and tell your mom I say hi."

"I will," responded Jaida with a smi