 
Giovanni Maria Plasmati

THE WONDERFUL WOLRD OF IIANNG WILLIOT. VOL 1/5.

-The strange dream-

WARNING: When you end up reading the book you will notice that the image will be different from the one you imagined looking at the cover alone. It also will change again when you have finished reading the books that follow.

Do not be afraid you do not have vision problems: it will only open the eyes of the mind that will help to correct the normal view!

Copyright

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I dedicate this book to fantasy mystery and wonder that is present in the human mind and, with his powers, is able to influence reality.

SUMMARY.

Chapter I: Iianng Williot.

Chapter II: The Firm.

Chapter III: The party and the unexpected gift.

Chapter IV: The night observation and decision.
Chapter V: Let's go!

Chapter VI: The presentation of the courses and the mystery of the sky-Alibah Sinab.

Chapter VII: The dinner and the mysteries of the sky inspeigabili Alibah-Sinab.

Chapter VIII: The dream.

Chapter IX: The Awakening, and salute to James and Ala.

Chapter X: Something has changed!

Chapter XI: No alarm?

Chapter XII: The Journey and the hidden truth '.

Chapter XIII: The twins and Malandah Nollah.

Chapter XIV: The death of Iianng.

Chapter XV: The new life.

Chapter XVI: Waiting for a sign.

Chapter XVII: Back in Africa.

Chapter XIII: The search through unexplored.

Chapter XIX: The mysterious god of fire.

Chapter XX: The fault of the devil.

Chapter XXI: The Battle.

Chapter XXII: A New State.

Chapter XXIII: The posts on Arret.

CHAPTER I

IIANNG WILLIOT.

Iianng Williot, final year student of School of Accolville, he was a boy of average height, maybe a tad lower than his other classmates, but very smart and above all with a great sense of observation. This quality that was apparent even to his innate passion for astronomy, had led him to choose his friends a lot. Iianng fact, people would not tolerate gossip, actors and even less those bullies.

Among his best friends was Nonky, a fat boy, fearful that, although not brilliant in conversation, if not stupid, he entered immediately in tune with his way of doing. Iianng also believed to be able to one day discover what were the hidden qualities of his nice, albeit stupid, man.

The other person with whom he had entered Iianng now in confidence was James Clancy, boy Nonky diametrically opposed. James was, in fact, a boy sure of himself, dressed always in style and above all a great conqueror: high school girls doting on him. With his blond hair and his refined manners failed to impress the beautiful Addar Ela, a girl with a dark complexion and deep green eyes, which almost all high school boys were enamored with her.

Iianng, Nonky and James do not have a lot in common, they went so terribly disagree as to indicate that the different grades were based in each of them complement each other.

It was a warm summer morning, the school was ending and Iianng with his friends was in the school yard like all the other guys to chat about this and that, under the watchful eyes of the gym teacher who had decided to rest guys before you start.

-Stay where you are there, I'm going to ask for a moment what the president-he said aloud to students, and before leaving, warned them sternly, saying: -Anyone who dares to take the ball from the basket will be severely punished- and then, with a quick pace and walked away safely.

Professor basket, with his strong character and his presence could control even the most unruly in the morning and his presence was crucial, since in the courtyard of the High School Accolville there were more classes that were waiting to return to the classroom. The other two professors of physical education, in fact, became ill and had fallen to him to manage all that amount of kids. It was only an hour but no one would be more appropriate for him to control the situation.

In fact, after a few minutes, enough time to rule out a sudden his back, the chatter was significantly increased and the order was now broken.

Iianng, had remained quiet in his place to speak with his friends, until she felt pushed by Patt Demon who, with his snout and usually with a basket ball under his arm that took care of the warnings from the basket, high voice said: -Hey you! Would you like to play a game of basketball with your buddies or you too scared? .

Patt Damon, a boy was strong and muscular, in order to accentuate the air to be bad, she always wore her hair pin and earrings in metal, very much in evidence. Patt was next to one side TERMIS Dad, the obnoxious and overbearing neighbor Iianng, a blond boy and fat at the earliest opportunity annoyed the neighbors and the other a sturdy guy who did not know but that Iianng sensed had been co-opted for the battle that the bully Patt that morning had decided to take with him.

Patt el'antipatico Iianng Dad could not stand because, unlike the other guys, they had no fear of harassment and it was ruining their reputation: they did not want that one day other kids had the same attitude.

They had therefore decided that morning Iianng had to be publicly humiliated.

-So honey, you're already done under the?-Dad said.

-We are ready!-Ready Iianng said, after throwing a glance at his friend James.

Dad, though he preferred Iianng for fear that he had publicly refused, looking annoyed at the bad thing, but always said-Well, girls! Vince who makes more points until it is prof . Then he went to the center of the field, and raffled off after the team was to start, he threw the ball with force Iianng saying: -Please ladies! Started you- and the other two boys laughed.

Intando in the general confusion, the boys had thickened around the basketball court, forming a human barrier and shouts of encouragement gradually began to increase.

Iianng, Nonky and James had settled on the field and before starting Iianng glanced to his friends that look of understanding had been mentioned that the war could begin. Then, he noticed the look of terror which, as usual, was visible in those circumstances, in the eyes of the beautiful Nonky and James launched his Ela worried that was positioned on the sideline with some friends and did not take the gaze from her beloved.

-What friends I have!- said with a smile before becoming serious and launch a cry of incitement and throw the ball to start the game.

Patt, Dad and the other guy, how could you imagine, they play hard and unfair, but in return were not as precise as the brilliant James.

Under the gaze of astonished Iianng and the love of Ala, James managed to put together a series of unthinkable baskets.

Patt, he thought, well, then, to mark with some elbow, the talented James, who just could return the favor. The misconduct of Patt and his friends, joined the incompetence of Nonky could not release the result of substantially equal.

The screams of encouragement, in the meantime increased so much that some boys were forced to leave the camp to monitor whether the professor Cesta same returns.

The match, meanwhile, was pacing up and tired and exhausted Nonky stopped arousing the nervous James: -What are you doing? You can not quit now. Hold on! .

In fact the game was playing with one man down. Despite this he managed to free himself from Iianng Patt and Dad who were on and pass the ball to an unmarked James who temporarily succeeded in making a spectacular three-point basket. The joy and the explosive Iianng deadbeat Nonky was great, but was interrupted by the cries of the boys who were positioned as lookouts on the door to the hall of the Lyceum.

-It's coming! It's coming!-Was heard screaming and immediately after all the boys ran to their seats, moving away quickly from the sidelines. The basketball was put in place, with a clever field goal from distance by the excellent James, just a moment ago that Professor basket will recur in the schoolyard.

Under the gaze of astonished Iianng and Patt, James smiled. Meanwhile, in the background you hear the bell that sounded the end of the school and the boys, after greeting the teacher unaware they were leaving.

Patt and Dad, beaten, burned with anger seeing the reputation Iianng and James had won that game with that stupidly decided to play.

Iianng saw James get away with Ala, decided not to disturb him and make the journey to return home with only Nonky.

-Then my old man, did you see that game did we do?-James said, hugging him exhausted friend.

-Yes, You were really great, guys! Then James is a true wonder .

-But always make you finish it by. Also you have the qualities, I'm sure. And it's clear that being a little overweight you could give your best during the match. But you have to have grit!-James said, giving a pat on the shoulder Nonky.

Iianng During the trip, as was his custom on Thursday, he stopped the newsstand to buy the new part of the series dedicated to astronomical observation.

-Yet include the records of that collection? And your father saying?-Nonky churches.

-My father is set by the legal studies, but are not what I want to do in life. The problems, gossip and quarrels in this world is full bore me terribly. I know that my father and mother, both voted to how legal, could be bad if you decide not to follow their way but what can I do if my other passion- and then smiled and said softly: -... but my father did not know anything that I continue to buy these files .

Nonky, after a moment of silence, almost had to find the latest forces to rearrange his ideas, he said: -You know that tomorrow's strike? .

-Sure! Everybody knows-James said, looking stunned Nonky for the silly question that he had made, then continued: -Tomorrow we'll probably ask me to help my father in the studio. Do you think the air study may change my mind .

-Your have a fun activity and experience. Do not you feel a little guilty for not wanting to continue? .

Iianng was just amazed at the observation Nonky looking into his eyes and answered: -Of course I do not feel comfortable. Leave a trail and secure path for an uncertain and uncharted is not an easy decision. I take a little time for decision. Maybe it will help me a tour of presentation of the various degree courses that our school has organized .

-You're going?-Nonky churches.

-I really think so. James has already received the consent from her. If we go all together would be the best .

The pleasant conversation lasted until Iianng was home. After greeting his friend Nonky that in the meantime had recovered a little breath to continue toward his house, Iianng ran up the stairs.

Iianng's father, was a fat man all dressed up and always with a mustache and pocket watch that served to give him an air of respectability that befits a man of law.

When the son greeted him, Iianng Williot senior was in front of the mirror to settle a mustache and admire his image almost pleased: -Health boy! Everything's fine at school today? .

Iianng: -All right Dad. I won a challenge with the unpleasant our neighbor's Dad and that his bully friend Patt .

Iianng senior, a bit stunned by the report: -Well! But ... my son, I told you many times to ignore those people. ... But I'm happy for you-immediately corrected at that time because of career choices, the last year of high school, did not want to get in conflict with the son too wished to see him as the heir of his study.

Iianng, happy for the unexpected response of the father, as if to reciprocate the kindness he said: -Tomorrow's strike and I'm not going to the protester. If you want I can lend a hand in the studio. For a few hours of course!-Hastened to clarify.

What did terribly happy Iianng senior who seemed to have won one of its most important civil cases.

Iianng That evening, while happy for the company carried out with his friends was really tired. He lay on the bed and closed the drawer of his bedside table he pulled out the new issue of Astronomy, bought on sale.

-Binary stars . He read quietly making sure that no one was coming to her room.

Then, having read the dossier, sleep took over and fell asleep while Iianng the moonlight entered his bedroom.

CHAPTER II

THE LAW FIRM

A ray of sun hit the face of Iianng who had risen suddenly, fearing that he was late for class. Then, seeing the magazine of astronomy still on the bed, she remembered it was Friday and there was a strike. Iianng, then glanced at the clock on the bedside table before getting up and thought of the memorable game of the day before.

-Wow, that James is really good!-He said, looking at the sky from her bed-I feel with the guys to organize a party for tomorrow . Then she remembered she had promised her father to help him in the studio: -Damn I almost forgot! I hear the boys later, now I have to hurry .

He got up quickly, because his father loved the accuracy and would certainly undesired delay of the child, and quickly got dressed after the stairs.

Iianng Williot senior was ready and was adjusting, as was his custom, his mustache in front of the mirror-I am son!-Cried and then got his hat came out with Iianng from home.

Before going into the studio, the two stopped at the bar of Victory, where he used to Williot senior breakfast.

Mario the bartender as soon as he saw his usual respectful and just serves breakfast, smiled and asked: -Doctor, but this is his son? .

-Yes Today's strike comes to school and to help me out in the studio-Williot senior said, proudly.

Iianng was surprised that people showed respect to his father and, indirectly, against him, so that for a moment imagined lawyer like his father. The choice between passion and tradition was not so simple that Iianng decided to set aside for a while and enjoy the day with his father.

The study of Williot senior, was placed on the top floor in an old building near Central Station Accolville and was very well decorated and full of employees who enter as soon as they saw the two began to greet them with the same respect and deference that he had noticed Mario the bartender.

-Come with me-she told her son as he walked to his room, then called his voice firm employee Santino.

Once in the room Iianng carefully observed paintings and many large files that occupy the desk of his father, imagining himself in his place.

-Oh Santino, finally! You need to always wait-he said gruffly.-Get this issue and try to complete the practice by tomorrow .

Iianng was hit hard by the attitude that his father had taken in addressing the humble Santino, so that his father, noticing the note of sorrow in the face of his son, hastened to explain: -Dear Iianng, unfortunately sometimes you have to have the punch stopped. A good captain must be respected if it is to be respected .

Then, after explaining to his son to sit down, gave him the easy task of correcting its own draft and to answer calls that would come to the phone on his desk.

The day passed pleasantly for Iianng when he got the message and only friends who advised him to organize the afternoon coffee for the party noticed that the day had flown and had to quickly return home to settle, before meeting Nonky and James. Williot senior for the various commitments, said he had to stop in the studio late and greeted Iianng that after delivery of the corrected proofs ran off towards home.

After a short break at home, Iianng he realized that he was late, and in fact saw Nonky James waiting for him outside the bar already talking animatedly to each other and cried when they saw him get smiling-Well, you seem to get this time Advocate! .

-Excuse me really young, but in the studio I did not realize that the time had flown. ... My father has not had time even to her home-Iianng said.

-Why do not you go to the lawyer!-Nonky said, then with a wink-I need free time, Iianng!-

-True!-Iianng said that in watching James-About time ... How did it go with Ala. By now we allunderstand that you were able to conquer .

-Hum! All right guys ... But we should not talk about something else? . In response to James, the three friends laughed and decided to talk about the party organized for the next day, with the end of lessons.

Nonky and James, as good friends, knowing that the commitment Iianng had taken with his father, had already prepared everything. The only unknown was the number of children that would be presented as, TERMIS Dad, a neighbor of Iianng, perhaps in revenge for the defeat burning received, had their organized in the same place and for the same time a parallel party, obviously not sparing on alcohol and the power of the speakers.

However, Iianng does not care much for the event, as his party wanted only people with whom you would be really fun: a record number of people who had to go to her house had never been one of its objectives.

Since everything was used, and the speech of the boys focused on university choice that they would be expected shortly thereafter.

-So, Iianng How is life as a jurist?-Asked James-The experience today has made you change your mind? .

-I do not know, James! Today in the studio I worked with pleasure ... and then I noticed that the work will take you to be well respected by the people. However, the choice is not easy. Maybe I'm more confused us .

-I do not think-pointed Nonky-I have not the faintest idea what to do-he said, arousing the laughter of friends.

-Seriously, I'm not convinced- said James-also my wish that you picked an option that would give me a better chance of finding work, although I have always liked adventure .

Iianng, jokingly: -I am sorry to disappoint you but I think with the right approaches for adventures to take girls there are not .

Between the laughter and the knowledge of their uncertainty about a very important choice in their lives, the three children they placed greater trust in the journey clarifying that the school had arranged to attend the presentation of various courses.

Evening and come back home, Iianng retired to his room to read in secret, as usual, the new issue of astronomy, this time dedicated to interstellar travel. It was the section that he liked even more because science mixed with fantasy were the perfect match for the adventurous Iianng. To concentrate on reading, however, Iianng had to close the shutters to prevent the light of powerful searchlights, which his Dad felt close competitor for the party, in its way.

Iianng's attention in those moments was just reading the file and nothing and no one could dissuade him from that task.

CHAPTER III

THE PARTY AND THE UNEXPECTED GIFT.

The day of the party had arrived and after checking that Iianng in the tavern was alright went out to meet his friends.

There being no high school lessons they took the opportunity to meet in the square of Accolville, meeting place usually in the evening. Iianng, he was late compared to others who saw already sitting on a step chatting.

Nonky: -Hey, you Iianng finally meet again. You're always waiting-then glanced at James distracted watching Ala, said softly: -What has already left for college ...the adventure- and they both laughed, catching the attention of James.

-What are you two plotting?-Rather said James-Iianng is alright for tonight? What fool your neighbor has already come to make us nervous smiles to .

-There he is, that with bison Matt-Nonky said.

Matt and Dad had approached the group of girls as it was Ala and had started to bother it that, left alone, trying to break away from Matt.

James was immediately taken from the scene and when he saw difficulties in Ala rushed to the scene.

-Watch out Matt, comes the champion of basketball-he said, mocking tone, Dad.

Matt saw the corner of James arrive alone to him and when he was ordered to leave in peace Ala turned furious: he could not bear that someone were to approach it in public.

Matt: -Go away otherwise take it!- said in a threatening tone, before turning back toward Ala trying to wriggle out of the socket. James, unable to see in this difficulty Ala, Matt pulled back with such force that they stumbled and fell to the ground at the scene attracted the attention of all.

As occurred for the basketball game, all the kids gathered around the two forming a barrier, so that Iianng Nonky and could not reach their friend to give it aid.

The crowd was really great and the shouts of encouragement were beginning to feel.

-Matt is now the champion of revenge!- said a friend of Matt.

-Show them who is better in the fight!-Smiling, said another.

Matt Demon, meanwhile, was lifted and noting that the figure had before them all, puffing on a rampage and shouted: -You are finished! .

James has been clearly established that Ala was safe, the human out of the ring that had been created, although with a fearful look for the challenge, prepared to face the huge muscular Matt.

-A lesson we really want this bison. Should be publicly humiliated as the end to do with the bully who is weaker- and said between his teeth as he saw Matt throw at him he avoided with great dexterity the blow that he had launched with a knee in the stomach and made him bend in two by the pain.

Iianng Nonky and were again amazed at the quality of their secret friend, so that Nonky almost involuntarily said -This for me can do the secret agent as skillful in many things ... especially not to say anything . Iianng, nodded and looked at her still amazed Nonky and without uttering a word, his look was back to Matt, still bent from the pain.

-So, the lesson you just blowhard court-he said, as he saw that his opponent could take breath and to get up.

James, noted that Matt had the look of defeat when suddenly a smile appeared on her face and felt bad grab from behind. Before he could understand that Dad had seized him behind, locking, Matt James waged on the face of a strong punch that knocked it on the ground.

Matt, after looking around, as if to see if anyone was laughing at him, raised his arms to deliver the decisive blow and end the game. James, well aware of the opponent's little loyalty, well calculated move forward to land the two opponents and, after shooting up, launched a very strong punch to his stomach from Matt, and soon after, a reverse kick to the coward Dad.

The two found themselves on the ground gasping for strong shocks.

The game was closed under the astonished eyes of the boys and especially Iianng Nonky and properties that had remained at their posts.

Among the fuss that was created by the unexpected defeat of the terrible Matt, Ala had approached James with his handkerchief and was wiping the wound that had formed on the latter's right cheekbone.

Wing: -bee, do not move. I dry the wound. Then, you better put some cold water before the bruise extended himself .

James and Ala appeared to have rehearsed a couple of sweethearts, so that Iianng Nonky and, after recovering from the trans state in which they had fallen in seeing their friend expert in many fields as an experienced intelligence agent, preferred not to approach.

The defeat of Matt and Dad had a remarkable echo in the participation in the festival organized by Iianng and James: there were so many kids who were approached to ask to participate in their party, apologizing for having adhered to the one organized by the two bullies defeated.

The evening Iianng Willior senior, gaped at the amount of kids that had thickened in the house, he thought for a moment to call the police. It was his wife Elizabeth to reassure him, telling him that these were the guys who attended the party organized by his son.

-But ... but ... had to be a party with a few selected friends. So she told us! ... Then, never had this following of friends: a boy was always closed. ... What has happened-he kept repeating Williot senior, without taking his eyes from the swarm of boys who were under his house.

The festival began when Iianng saw in the distance to get there with James Wing: although it was very elegant on her face stood out very clearly the black stripe, which posthumous fresh battle.

Iianng: -Very James!- said heading towards him, embracing him as a war hero and, after greeting with a smile Ala, beckoned the two to follow them aside to talk without the noise of the party.

-The party is a success Iianng!-James said-when we arrived, people were asking us if there was a concert-he said shaking his hand in Ala.

-All thanks to you!- said Iianng-Anyway, I'm a little pissed off. Can not keep me informed about your activities. The other day you were a basketball champion, now a karate expert or something. Are you a spy?- said in a reproachful look, then he surprised smile almost instantaneous and the look of understanding that took James and Ala.

-Let me laugh. What's happening? James speaks! .

-We laughed because we're almost spot on. Ala ... and I have decided to enroll in the school of training of secret agents Alibah-Sinab: the African city where Ala was born and where his parents are .

Iianng, after a moment of wonder, smiled and said: -Wow! In my opinion we got it in full and then finally live out of this microscopic Accolville! .

Iianng was happy with the choice made by his friend as fully indulged his inclination. James, in fact, had always been attracted to things secret and recently had experienced physical gifts worthy of the best secret agents.

After leaving the two alone to head back toward the party lock step and said-Oh, but I said when he learned those things! ... It is a secret agent: does not escape anything, not even reveal its secrets under torture . Iianng, after seeing James glanced kissing with Ala, smiled and walked back to the festivities.

Nonky, also well devoid of inhibitions for all the alcohol he had drunk, it seemed another person sitting on a couch with some friends threw the paper-wrapped sandwiches in the trash always making center, so that surprised Iianng said to himself : -But you see there! ... If I did drink, I'd have a basketball squad unbeatable .

From the courtyard near glimpsed the lights of the strong reflectors that Dad had bought specially for organizing the party that would divert all the boys to his yard. However, strong lights were not served since Dad's day was attended only by his friends, bullies, too nervous to the humiliation received and irritated by the loud noise coming from the patio of Iianng.

The party continued unabated into the night, and since everyone had fun and there was no need for its actions, stepped back a moment to observe the sky full of stars.

He sat on a tree trunk cut on the side of the house opposite to that of the festivities there and looked up at the sky admiring the stars.

\- and I will make that choice?-Iianng and while uttering these words he approached his father, happy to educational outcomes, handed him a large gift bag.

-This is for you! I hope you like it-he said watching her son while she smiled, surprised at the thought, discarding the huge gift box.

When the package was opened Iianng could not believe his eyes: his father had given him a telescope.

Iianng: -But ... but ... Dad? .

Senior Williot: -It has always been your passion, look at the sky. A great opportunity to give you a telescope! .

Iianng still looked stunned his father, knowing that this gift would lead him to move away from legal studies to choose a different path.

Senior Williot: -So you think my son ... But I am your father and I could not realize your immense passion for astronomy. What will make me really happy to see you made and is satisfied for the choices they decide to do. The work of my office and you've proven you could not even groped to astronomer-he smiled and then stood up.

-Now go from your friends!-He said, before returning home.

Iianng that night was really happy and amazed at the unexpected gift from his father.

The decision was now free lanes Iianng reverential.

CHAPTER IV

The night observation and decision.

Iianng opened his eyes, although it was still very sleepy, watch the clock on his bedside table: it was three.

-Ah, still the one-he said with a faint voice and one eye still closed, first note that the strong sunlight came into her room.-Wow, are the three in the afternoon!-Exclaimed, opening her eyes. Only then saw that in a corner of his big bed, still imbued with a strong odor of alcohol, sleeping friend Nonky.

-The party of yesterday! ... And that's not even stand up for what he had been drinking-he said as he came back to mind the scenes of the friend at the party.

Nonky was a quiet guy that nobody had ever seen in those conditions would have been a risk to drive him back home. Iianng for the late hour had decided to rest at home and now there was crouched at the foot of the bed in a childish position.

Iianng stood a little to observe, as if to see how people could change: Nonky that night was the most uninhibited and also had great basketball skills.

Iianng's attention was then attracted by his unexpected gift. He was there before the window of the room. A telescope is blue and well set on its tripod, ready to be used by its enthusiastic new owner.

Iianng, you get out of bed with great care not to wake his friend and walked to the window.

-How nice! Who could ever expect such a gift from my father!- said, admiring his new telescope and study well before the operation looked at the neighbor's yard Dad: it was not as dirty as his view of the few people that had been filed. The powerful lights were still there as the boxes they had rented for their rock concert.

-He has done much to spotlight those poor Dad-Iianng said, smiling.

Just then he awoke Nonky that, before getting up, he had to look good around to see where it was.

-Boggart, yesterday you turned with everything you've been drinking! How are you this morning?-Iianng said, under the gaze of Nonky still groggy.

These, after having passed his hand over his head a little to stop the noise that still danced in his head, a little to get ideas, he turned to Iianng: -Ouch, ouch! What a headache today. ... What did you say? It takes me a very bitter coffee .

Iianng smiling decided to shelve the idea for a while dedicating himself to his telescope and went downstairs to make coffee all over his friend still dazed by the revelry of the feast.

At that time the house was silent: her every Sunday as they went out and probably having seen Iianng sleep soundly with his friend have not wanted to wake up. Only then Iianng noticed on the kitchen table the note written by his mother, which said that would be returned late.

Iianng senior and Elizabeth Williot, knowing that his son would have to leave the next day to Alibah-Sinab to attend the presentation of degree, would never have dared to wake him.

The trip to the African village, to attend the presentation of professors and scientists from around the world, it would be difficult and would rest Iianng a duty to take the decision of his life.

Iianng then returned to the room to drink coffee black friend, so you have a rational person to exchange a few words.

-So how are you now?-Iianng churches.

-Better Iianng, although I do mind is still room to see what I've done the other night .

Iianng, smiling: -No need. The important thing is that you know that you enjoyed. In fact to tell you the truth if bevesi a little more frequent and come down a little weight you'd be a great basketball player .

Nonky, touching his head again: -Iianng, stop tease. ... Oh ... I saw quite a telescope. When you bought and how will you hide your? .

-Do not hide it at all! I gave it to my father yesterday- said very naturally, as if it were a matter of course.

Nonky, surprised and suddenly recovered from the stunning stared at his friend: -What! I can not believe. Really? What happened? .

-My father wants to leave me free to make a choice that will mark my life and do not know that this gesture has led me to think even more .

-What a nice gesture, Iianng!-Then, thinking to himself grieved, saying: -At least two things you can decide in full freedom. I'm still in the sea side and I do not know how to get on .

-I know you eventually choose to subscribe to my own right ... at least you choose to drink more frequently and become the new star of our national basketball-Iianng said, laughing with his friend.

The afternoon had passed quickly through the gossip and the two friends had planned to go to a good plot to test your new telescope. And then, after an eventful evening as that recently passed the two friends were looking for something quieter.

Accolville was a small town that was developed in length and was surrounded by isolated places perfect for astronomical observation.

Iianng Nonky and as soon as they saw the darkness from the window started to Sassocity, a place set in the rock, away from city lights and easily accessible. That evening the two friends decided not to call because James was probably busy with the beautiful Ala.

When you reach the plot, the darkness had increased a little hill that hid the city lights in the distance looked like a picture postcard.

Iianng after seeing Accolville lit, he turned to Nonky: -Let's go this way, so that the lights do not disturb the observation of the sky- and they set forth in a direction opposite to that of the city.

The air was quiet and the summer sky, cloudless: the perfect evening to watch the stars began to appear more and more in heaven.

-But that's great, Iianng! The sky has its own charm and now I understand why this is your passion-Nonky said, looking at the sky and, from time to time, stumbled over a stone he met on the road.

Iianng, his eyes fixed on uneven terrain and with the telescope in hand, he said: -Be careful that there is little light- and then, fixed the telescope on the ground prepared him for observation.

-Let me see!-Nonky said, falling on the telescope of his friend.

-Wait, is not a toy. You must first see the sky, orient and locate the star or other celestial body to observe .

The two after lifting his eyes to heaven, remained for a moment in silence to the beauty and brightness of the sky at night.

-This is my house!-Iianng said softly, almost unconsciously-how can I not choose to do what they feel anything?

Meanwhile, looking at the sky full of stars Iianng friend pointed out the constellations and the names of major stars, the ones that were used for orientation when no one knew where you were.

-... The stars that I recommend are the brightest, you might recognize them wherever you are. ... Do not change their position in the sky and always form a triangle .

Nonky between stupid and inexperienced: -But if it should change shape as a triangle that would recognize those stars? .

-Boggart, maybe you're better at basketball ... That triangle can not change shape because if it did mean that the earth is no longer in the place where we know the universe. To make you understand ... the shape of the Summer Triangle formed by those three stars would change shape only if the land were hypothetically carried or projected in another solar system, with a second sun and other planets- and under the gaze of astonished Nonky went on to say: -Yet even if there were to be a situation as fantastic as the one you imagined, these three stars may still be recognizable. Each of the stars, in fact, has its own characteristics: brightness, size and, quite simply, its own color. For example, you see that? It is reddish button: very different from what is beside .

Nonky felt concerned rudimentary explanations of Iianng and continued to observe the diversity of the stars in the sky: -So if I understand correctly. ... If it were absurd to change the position of those three stars in the sky you could see where the planet Earth is finite .

-Well, yeah! It could be. But this is not fiction not Nonky astronomy .

Telescope to the differences between the three stars, indicated by Iianng, were much more evident and Nonky was amazed to notice this because until then it was his firm belief that all the stars in the sky were the same.

After observation, the two friends chatted a little bit more in the aftermath of the trip that would have to attend the presentation of degree, before returning to their homes.

Iianng: -Nonky, I have decided! Follow a course in astronomy .

Nonky, turning to look at the friend who drove the car, he said: -I imagined and I can share. A bit but I'm sorry for your father, it was so nice to you .

Iianng: -I know! I will never forget his gesture. However, do not forget who made the choice to be made to empower, not to make me choose a case for gratitude .

Nonky: -I am happy Iianng. At least you and James will make a trip to Alibah-Sinab, aware of your choices. ... I need time, although I confess that a little fascinated me the experience of tonight .

Iianng: -Well, that's something. ... Even though me than you'd think the pro basketball ... obviously after drinking a little . The two laughed and continued the journey back home, already looking forward to the trip the next day.

CHAPTER VI

PRESENTATION OF COURSES AND THE MYSTERY OF THE SKY-ALIBAH SINAB.

The big day had arrived and the important decisions Iianng with his friends was already in the early hours of the morning in front of the large and modern university-Alibah Sinab.

The boys, despite having seen the day before the modern building complex, were again amazed at the grandeur and originality of the same. View from near the University campus showed all its particularity.

The structure was built by a team composed of the most famous architects in the world with the funding of the most prominent exponents of African society. The mega structure and quality of new degree courses have raised the African continent.

The cause, therefore, were directed not only the funding that influential and far-sighted politicians had failed to recover even with the help of major world powers, but also the funding and the works of major local employers. Addar Ibo, in fact, was proud to have provided material and work, as well as funding for the practical realization.

The name of Mr. Addar, like all other entrepreneurs, who with great dedication had contributed to the work, was engraved on a pillar inside the university structure so as to recall the contribution in terms of not only financial but also human and many men had taken for the work.

Iianng with his friends had to wait outside the main entrance with lots of kids opening the large gate, and his attention was drawn to the background noise, and turning to Ala asked: -But mistake or hear the sound of flowing water ! Is there a river nearby? .

-No Iianng!- said Ala-Inside the building there are many fountains and water features desired by the architects to represent the fluidity of thought and knowledge. Now that you're inside you'll see the beauty of the works done! .

Within the structure, in fact, there were so many games so that the same water, combined with the beauty of the tubular structures and modern buildings, created a futuristic atmosphere pleasant and very welcoming.

Despite the use of technological materials, plants and there were spaces in which to stand. The new complex was a perfect mix of modernity and practicality, so as to have attracted the attention and interest of many. The kids with their parents waiting to enter the interior of the new university complex were really a lot. Local politicians were, in fact, able to make agreements with major airlines and transportation in general to get prices to reach from all over the world, the new university town of Alibah-Sinab.

Finally the doors opened up and many young men poured into the structure remains amazed by the works hitherto described on brochures and presentation by the words of Ala.

In the various spaces there were monitors, projectors, posters and any other means that would remind visitors of the program three days for the presentation of the course.

Iianng and friends stopped to watch one of the many posters.

Wing: -So let's see ...-he said, looking carefully schedules of the various presentations of degree courses and then contact Iianng-... if I understand you and you are interested in submitting Nonky of Law courses, held by Professor Mac Micchigan and those of the professor of astronomy Pacificus Regges ... So let's see ... Here! Are held both during the morning and a few hours away from each other .

Iianng saw the billboard, said: -Well! So we will not have time to ponder the choice between submission and the other- and then gave him a blow on the shoulder Nonky that still appeared undecided on his choice.

Wing: -But you must come with us to see the presentation of Professor Nicolas Nattu. It is a great friend of my father, since it made use of his knowledge and friendships in that famous journey made between the inaccessible forests of Africa to deliver the consignment agent friend of scientific equipment. The two even managed to escape from a tribe of cannibals who lived in those places unexplored ... .

-Professor Nicolas Nattu-Nonky said, reading the manifesto and then pointed out, always reading-a professor of biology .

-Yes! It is one of the greatest biologists of the continent and will be a guest tonight at home to have dinner with us. ... He lives in South Africa, and even if you do not care, I tell you who is also a very handsome man-Ala said, smiling and arousing the jealousy of James.

Iianng: -Ala Ok! The time of its presentation does not coincide with those of two other courses that I wanted to follow and Nonky. Shall we be safe. Rather ... I do not see your school's presentation of intelligence-he said, scanning the bill, after a brief pause.

Wing: -... It is at the bottom, relative to the introduction of specialist schools. Here, look and here! ... Dir. Marcus Sedder. His presentation was immediately after that of Nicolas Nattu. You get to watch you too .

Iianng: -Excellent idea! Who knows Nonky is still undecided and decides to become a secret agent even he- and everyone laughed, under the gaze of disappointment of Nonky.

The look of Iianng, was then struck by the picture on the poster presentation of a beautiful woman, so that everyone noticed him smiling.

James-She's Isabel Bailey, professor of psychology and presentation of his course of study. I noticed ... I know!- said with a sigh and Ala jealous hit him with an elbow.

Iianng, with eyes still lost in thought, asked: -Can we go see? .

Among the laughter of friends who had noticed a certain interest Iianng, Nonky said: -Of course! His presentation is one of the law is to astronomy, but I know that now you're getting the undecided! .

James, laughing with restraint not to arouse the jealousy of Ala: -Iianng not you had never seen so ... um ... interested in psychology. We will go there! .

Wing: -However, Isabel is a great psychologist. It is a very intelligent and sharp, so as to have solved many difficult cases-then, glancing at Iianng, said: -... and I think that is not even engaged, given the many professional commitments .

The boys laughed so Nonky content and then said, almost in revenge for the many jokes received: -However, Iianng, yours is an impossible dream: you're just a schoolboy and she instead ... .

-Well this is true-then, James, taking a look at the game and throwing Iianng he continued.-But what you say Nonky, is misplaced. ... Is well known and obvious that Iianng is only interested in the psychology course .

The boys and Ala, unable to restrain himself laughed at the words of James.

After the sudden crush of fun for the kids Iianng organized the presentations to follow. The first lesson was that of Professor Nicolas Nattu, which would follow the law of Micchigan Mac, one of the beautiful Bailey and finally those of astronomy and the school of espionage.

The boys were happy to be able to program everything in a single day, so you can then visit the beautiful and fascinating Africa.

Iianng, then looking at the projected time of one big, futuristic clock inside the University campus, said -a few guys talk! We have to go, since we are already late for biology class of Professor Nattu- and with friends made their way briskly to the structure with the large poster indicated that they were seeing.

The classroom of Professor Nattu was already full of people and the first places were occupied by girls infatuated with the handsome professor. Iianng and some other friends occupied the last free seats in the back, although not sufficient for all Iianng decided to remain in place, even better to see the professor who shortly afterwards took his presentation.

Professor Nicolas Nattu entered at that moment in the classroom. He was athletic and well-placed, with graying hair and clear eyes, calm movements. In a voice deep and clear to the boys who came attracted by his charisma immediately fell silent to listen.

Professor Nattu, having to smile all the students watching him engrossed sitting at the front rows, put down his notes on the desk and he began by saying: -Today I will talk about the cataloging of species, apparently simple task without taking into account the 'continual evolution of living beings ... . Soon after, he took some papers from his notes and lock them place any place on his throne in order to project them magnified on the screen behind him.

They were pictures of plants really strange that neither he Iianng other boys had ever seen. One in particular sparked noisy wonder in the present: it was a plant with large petals transparent blue background from the very particular form. The flower seemed transparent blue petals could be seen through the yellow lights as if they were LEDs inside.

Nattu, noting the amazement of the audience, said: -This, I'm sure you've never seen it! Yet it is a flower that is not very far from us ... It is different in form, but I assure you that does not differ much in substance and function, our common daisies .

Nattu, did not specify where he found that strange flower, and would not reflect either the scientific name, ignoring the questions asked by the public, despite the noise that was created.

-My intention today is to explain, but not surprised-he said Nattu-... to point out that there is so much unknown ... almost infinite ... .

The mystery that characterized the lecture aroused the public's interest in the subject, so much so that several children who were asked at the end of the enrollment in his courses.

Professor Nattu with his way of exposing and his presence was able to make a living biology, much to arouse interest even Iianng, who had remained silent to listen.

When the class ended, Iianng and his friends, had to wait in their seats for the great mass of people flowed out of the classroom and in the confusion that had arisen were able to exchange barely two observations.

-Really good! You were right, "said Ala-Iianng

-I knew it would make a great impression. It has always been very good, and tonight I know him personally, you will also appreciate the human qualities .

James, noting discomfort with the enthusiasm of Ala, in speaking of Professor Nattu, albeit with a detached tone confirmed what was said: -It was not bad ... .

When the output of the classroom was clear the boys were again late: the presentation of the course of Michigan Law Professor Caesar Mac was about to begin.

Outside the classroom there were many boys and the crowd Iianng received an elbow. He turned and saw that Matt was accompanied by Dad doing off with force.

James, addressing Iianng: -Here is the legal bison! .

Iianng thought with disappointment to the fact that if he chose to take the legal route would have to relate to those two gentlemen as unfair, arrogant and fake Matt and Dad.

The two bullies were able to elbow strikes, to take two places among the first banks to see more Mac-Michigan, one of the best lawyers exist on earth.

The professor entered only when all were seated and were able to observe it. With gestures well studied, although a bit theatrical, he sat in a chair and start to talk about the degree course in law.

Mac-Michigan was a great orator, he knew how to intersperse the serious moments as those of laughter, to keep alive the attention.

Matt and Dad, nodded when the professor, a friend of their parents watched them. Iianng, he appreciated the way to appear composed and the great oratory of Professor Mac-Michigan, but was not taken as per the submission of Professor Nicolas Nattu. The two had very different approaches: set Mac-formal and Michigan, and little formal Nattu free and easy.

Immediately after the lesson the choice of Iianng was always more focused on his astronomy would never be able to have forged friendships with people like Matt and Dad. It would not be able to arm themselves with formalism that he had seen in the ability Michigan Professor Mac.

While Matt and Dad, accompanied Professor Mac Michigan, out of the classroom looking forward James exclaimed: -Children are once again late for the presentation of the new flame Iianng! .

Nonky and Ala, laughed when they saw Iianng suddenly blushing.

Nonky, fatigued by the continued running, he said-some guys like us that no one attends courses ranging from classic to science with so much ease .

-Force mushy!-James said-A bit of bike you need and then, for friends you do this ... and more- and smiling in the direction of Iianng added-especially if you are in love ... .

The four friends headed for the psychology classroom, despite the complaints of fatigue and hunger of the poor Nonky.

The classroom of Dr. Isabel Bailey was not crowded like the course of law, but many still were the guys who went out of curiosity to witness the presentation of the course taken by the beautiful teacher.

Isabel, was a slender woman with pale skin and thick blond hair. His demeanor was professional and elegant at the same time. Having had a quick look to see if the boys were all placed in their places, beginning to speak.

Isabel, after introducing herself, began to speak of dreams and their interpretation, referring not only to traditional arguments also to recent scientific discoveries, that dreams can also announce something that could happen soon in life-... Dreams therefore, could be a dream representation not only of similar experiences we have lived or that we wanted to live, but could also be an announcement, a warning bell for strong events that could impact on us in a profound way. They can, in other words, be the alarm bells, guards who watch over what is about to approach .

The classical arguments, enriched with references not only to modern theories of psychology, but also with references to the latest scientific discoveries, created the right combination to attract the attention of young boys who attended the presentation.

James, looking Ala, said: -It is also good ... as you said-then added, looking Iianng absorbed: -... he made a good choice, our dear Iianng!- and the two laughed silently.

Wing: -You must know that Isabel Bailey is a great friend of Pacificus Regges, professor of astronomy in a while we'll see. That's why the perfect marriage between psychology and science .

James, with a look between the playful and the concerned said: -Wow! Then the poor Iianng has a rival in love!-By Ala smile again.

Meanwhile, while Iianng listened, absorbed almost the last minute presentation by Isabel Baley, Nonky starts to feel strong hints of hunger. All these movements had contributed to increasing the already warned that hunger.

The attractive presentation of Isabel was over and the boys had first approached the desk to fill out registration forms to their courses. The possibility of further scientific aspects related to psychology and the human mind, even fascinated Iianng. But before he could get close to the beautiful Isabel to inquire about lessons Nonky grabbed him by the sleeve and said-enough! I'm hungry. You can not ignore me all day. ... We have come running behind all day, but now it's time to eat something .

The look of despair and help Nonky could not be ignored. Iianng renounced to approach crowded desk and followed the friends to meet the needs of the hungry Nonky, had decided to go to one of the many great eateries in the university structure.

Once out of the classroom James, a bit worried about the choices Iianng said: -You're not changing your mind again? I saw you too busy and not just by yourself! .

-Well, she's fantastic-he said Iiaang-... even though I realize that is unattainable for me, because I'm still a kid ... but I must confess that the thing about premonitory dreams I was really impressed. I have not changed my mind about the choice to do just that and I would like to know more about .

-You're not made of strange dreams lately?-James said, worried.

-Not yet! But I could do ... .

-Just guys!-Nonky burst-Let's move otherwise we'll have a row to eat mileage . The boys then decided to abandon scientific discourse and go to the point of restoration.

Once at the table with a tray full of food, Nonky, under the astonished gaze of his friends what he had devoured forward without being asked too many questions.

James, at one point, he exclaimed: -Iianng I know that if you had stopped with Professor Bailey would have certainly lost our Nonky. Look here hungry! .

Iianng, noting his friend bent over the food, it went on: -the Nonky trancugiare stop so quickly. Nobody steals anything here!- and everyone laughed at the scene attended by: Iianng serious Nonky pour sandwiches and drinks.

Ala, after watching the program, taking advantage said: -Now we will see the presentation of the course of astronomy. Professor Pacificus Regges, as well as being the scientist that we all know, is also a member of the Senate of the new University of Alibah-Sinab. The principal and other academics have wanted to stop this nomination, in order to get international attention and prestige .

-Do not wait to attend his presentation-he said Iianng-Although I have great interest in the scientific study presented by Professor Bailey, my passion is astronomy and remains with all its implications .

-Iianng However, maybe you were taken during the lesson, but I already told that Professor James Bailey is a great friend of Pacificus and comparisons between the two are frequent. The implications for scientific interpretation of dreams, in my opinion is born out of a scientific comparison between the two that there was some conference .

-Ah, I had heard in class, I'm sorry Ala!- said a little embarrassed, then continued: -Pacificus must be a great communicator because very often it is not easy to speak in a technical or scientific field of people who are not .

-Yes, I confirm what you said. Pacificus, like Professor Nicolas Nattu, people are more communicative and helpful that I know of. Enjoy great popularity and esteem .

After the quick meal, Iianng noted with pleasure that the rush of Nonky was useful to achieve complete tranquility in the hall of astronomy and take a seat in the front rows.

The hall, with advanced technical facilities, was much smaller but no less welcoming than they had seen before. Among the public as well as some kids interested, there were also people older than that, given the reputation of Pacificus, were presented to assist in its memorable and funny dissertations.

Just then entered the classroom Pacificus. He was an active old man, despite his age, with a big white beard and bright eyes that light up when he talked about new scientific discoveries.

The lesson presentation Pacificus was focused on extrasolar planets and possible life outside Earth. The argument of the professor, like that of Isabel Bailey, was on the edge of the material that was, so as to be hazardous to propose it as a speech of a degree course. Nevertheless, Pacificus, Baley as before, he managed to charm the audience.

The ability to Pacificus was to make it very simple and accessible terms, formulas, and scientific complex, in a word was indeed a great communicator.

The four frieds remained silent to listen to the lesson of the teacher and James, at a moment's pause, he said softly to Iianng: -It is really very good: sa involve me I'm not a fan of these things .

-True!- said Iianng-But it seems that he and Isabel have agreed to submit their materials to the limit of things talking about their materials .

-Well! Maybe they did it to attract students' attention and they did it for me- said James. Looking at his friend.

Before the lesson ended, Pacificus wanted to talk about a competition that the new university had decided to convene, to encourage enrollment in its structure.

Pacificus: -... I finally tell you something that will please many. You all know of space travel that our continent is organizing in cooperation with other major world powers. Well, our brave representatives are able to achieve something that had never before seen. One of the students of astronomy has the opportunity to participate in space travel. I remember that can participate in the competition, which will be a draw, even students who will enroll this year. So, you have a unique opportunity. The registration forms are here on the desk: If you have decided to compile it together with the card to enter the contest .

All the boys were surprised by the announcement and Nonky, surprised friends, he said: -Wow! I decided, I enrolled myself .

Iianng and Nonky, enrolled to astronomers, but they could not bring Pacificus which was immediately surrounded by older people who were in the courtroom. Before leaving, however, Iianng noticed the look of the professor looked at him almost knew him. Iianng was puzzled but did not come more questions: was glad to be freed from the choice to be made, which had plagued the last period.

When the four friends were back in the large open space of the university, noted that he had become the afternoon and, after having rested a while, and started across the west wing of the structure was located where the modern structure of the training school for secret agents.

-Well now it's up to you!-Iianng said, looking at James and Ala who, after a slight smile, his eyes were focused on the building that would have attended for some time.

Marcus Sedder was already in the classroom and soon the four friends took part were teams from the school's director, at a glance. The boys were in before the scheduled start of the lesson, but Marcus was already in a chair to study the situation: as a good ex-secret agent was used to keep everything under control, especially when he was in a room full of people who do not knew.

Marcus's gaze, however, was sharp and discrete, so that only Iianng and James noticed it.

After a banquet accommodated by James looked around to see how many children had taken his own decision: there were not many and that he was happy.

Marcus, smartly dressed, wearing a pair of glasses with tinted lenses and had a way to make elegant and composed at the same time.

The introductory lecture was devoted to the techniques to be used to study the moves of a person without being detected. Although this lesson was pleased to Iianng thought that it would take more like three lifetimes to learn all those interesting courses, including that of Marcus, which was convinced that it had no interest.

At the end of the lesson also James and Ala had confirmed their decision by signing the registration forms that were on the desk.

The boys, now tired from the long day, already felt a hungry again for dinner at the home of Ala.

Ibo, was, before the great gates of the university waiting for them with his big jeep, to her home.

That evening they also had the pleasure of meeting in person the friendly Nattu Professor Nicolas, as he had anticipated Ala.

CHAPTER VII

DINNER AND THE MYSTERIES OF THE SKY INSPEIGABILI ALIBAH-SINAB.

It was dusk and the jeep Ibo, spent the last inhabited village of the city of Alibah-Sinab, was heading for the villa in the mysterious and, at the same time, a fascinating landscape of Africa.

The street on which he moved the jeep was quite large and well paved, but its board was the pristine forest of Alibah Sinab at that hour of the night seemed to reign unchallenged over the places: its tall trees and darkness that characterized it in that time made it very mysterious and sometimes threatening.

The villa was built wing just behind the great forest in order to benefit, during the summer, the fresh oxygen and its high producing shrubs.

The jeep finally arrived at their destination and the boys, tired from the long day of college, went down with a big appetite, increased by the strong odor of food that Ms Elizabeth had prepared for his guest.

-So guys, I know that you have hunger-Ibo said-in a while, when everything is ready, I call you. In the meantime, rest a while in your room and settle because, as I imagine there has anticipated Ala, we will have as a guest Professor Nicolas Nattu .

-You are very kind Mr. Ibo-Iianng said, accepting with pleasure the time to pause for a bit of energy. Iianng also would have the opportunity to meet again the booklet with the constellations of the southern sky: the confusion the other night was not tolerable for its part, especially now that he was a student of astronomy.

While Iianng on his bed and went to see the stars represented on the small book store, waiting for the Nonky quivered as his stomach was empty again and had a great desire to devour anything that had happened in the shooting.

Attracted by the sound of car Iianng and then, too hungry Nonky, look out the window of their room and they saw Professor Nattu. James, from the window next to them, he curiously watched the arrival of the professor, until he heard the voice of Ibo call.

Ala was already with the professor and his parents that as soon as they saw Iianng, James and Nonky was not long in making the presentations with his good-natured smile.

Nattu, was a tall, well-placed and his poise and charisma was unchanged from that shown during the lesson, so as to create a sense of reverence in children, although he had assumed a confidential tone and very friendly.

The time came for dinner. The table was laden with every local specialty and Elizabeth seemed to have given his best that night. The praise for its excellent cuisine, in fact, were really too many by Professor Nattu.

Ibo, just after finishing the dish before him, he said: -Nicolas, the boys were very surprised of your presentation. But how did you decide to really talk about the different species of living things? It is my curiosity, since I know that in your introductory lessons learned another good .

Nicolas, after a moment's hesitation, he said: -To you can not escape anything, Ibo! We see that trade has made you really clever. Tell you that this year we decided that ... .

However, the answer was elusive and Ibo wanted to investigate: -We have decided! Since when do you influence? You are a free spirit and Nicolas do not think you have lost your quality of this- and looked to his old friend, as if to say that he could not fool him with this turn of phrase.

Nicolas, after seeing Ibo, launched a sudden and unexpected look at Iianng and said: -Well ... I Pacificus Isabel and we made this decision. A synergy between us is born ... they are excellent teachers and I found myself now very in tune with them ... In short, we decided to make a presentation coordinated .

Ibo, although not fully satisfied with the answer, was equally pleased to be able to say something to his friend: -I understand! Is there anything I can not say, perhaps an interstellar journey where you have to deal with extraterrestrial life ...- and after laughing with others, he said: -I am content also of what you said, but punishment will never know the ingredients that my wife has put into the pot that you liked so .

Nicolas, laughed, and then exclaimed: -You had to do the secret agent. You're worse than Marcus Sedder. Can you steal information without resorting to torture .

The guests laughed and then Ibo, as if to confirm the opinion given by his friend said: -Well, maybe you're right. My investigating the gene I sent my daughter Ala who with her boyfriend decided, today, to register the school of Marcus Sedder .

Nicolas: -In the end I knew that lurking in your family has the gene of the investigation!-He said, before turning to Ala: -Anyway, congratulations for choosing Ala! Marcus, as well as being a great friend, is a great secret agent .

-You mean it was!-Ibo said, looking at Nicolas.

-Erm ... yes ... it was. ... You're in the mood for corrections tonight, dear Ibo? .

-... Or you're in the mood for secrets!-Ibo smiled.

The evening went on between samples of the tasty dishes prepared by the mother of Ala and the pleasant chatter of Ibo and Nicolas, did not arrive until the hour of departure of the latter.

It was also well at night and the forest, dark more than usual, dominated the villa of Addar. The sky, instead rispendeva a thousand stars. The heat was still high and Addar like boys, they preferred to rest in the hammocks placed in the garden.

Iianng lying on his hammock he thought of the beautiful day with friends and decided to take that choice. Then, after thinking about his parents, suddenly he remembered the picture of the look that Pacificus before, and Nattu, then threw as if he were watching or if had under control. After thinking it over, Iianng was convinced that everything was just the fruit of his imagination, what could he want from two great teachers of international renown.

In the silence of the night, now dominated background with the breath of the others who were resting, Iianng decided to keep quiet in the sky, shining Understanding on him.

Stared at the sky and then, with a dazed look, said -Possible! ... Again? ... I can not recognize any constellations. ... What's going on? .

With a lump in my throat and look more awake and alert then tried what the stars were more visible and characteristics of the southern sky and recognized again Achema, Canopus and Alpha Centauri, and said again: -But you can not, can not be there !- and looked to the hammock almost Nonky for confirmation from your friend, but noted that those for the fatigue accumulated during the day, it had sunk into a deep sleep.

Iianng, stayed to watch the sky until fatigue also did not affect him, his head resting on the pillow and slowly closed his eyes with the image of the nearby forest.
CHAPTER VIII

THE DREAM.

It was still night when Iianng was awakened by the sound of footsteps and muffled sound of bushes that moved in the direction of the nearby forest.

The heart of Iianng, began to beat strong and his eyes began to scan the dark forest, at the time, seemed very close to his hammock. The silence prevailed, broken only by the rhythmic sound of the breath of Friends asleep on their hammocks, so that Iianng thought he'll feel the noise in his sleep. While his eyes were about to close again, a new noise, this time distinct and near, broke the silence of the night, so that Iianng startled and rose up AMACI eyes went towards the forest. Such was the fear that he could not call any of her friends froze to observe the bushes on the dark forest that flows around the garden of Addar.

Iianng's attention was drawn to other noises coming from the bushes of the forest that flows around the garden of Addar, so that after finding that no one woke up and decided to check out what it was, before giving the alarm. He walked, then advanced slowly to the bushes and as noted as the great forest was really scary at that time of night, anything could have been hidden among the thick vegetation without human eye could see her.

Once in the vicinity of the bushes did not notice anything strange and tried to shake it with a branch that was lying on the ground. Nothing, no animal or other suspicious noise. He then looked over the bushes, to peer into the forest, entering inside, but felt no noise, only the great darkness that now enveloped him and only then he realized, almost unconsciously, they went inside the forest, so many trees that separated him from the house rents, which are no longer visible. He decided to go back, but before turning Iianng distinctly heard the sound of a fast and stealthy human footsteps behind him, the trees that separated him from the house of Addar. He turned his heart in his throat, because the noise came just hours from the trees and bushes that separated him from the house and if it was something dangerous, he could not help but run into the dark forest.

He stood for a moment, almost petrified with fear. The silence of the night was suddenly broken by the sound of some leaves that moved. At that point Iianng noticed two yellow eyes, big cats, but at a height such that it can not belong to a tiger or other animal he knew. The fear went up suddenly and Iianng could not move as if hypnotized by his eyes that now had framed.

A figure apparently an African, black but very thin-skinned, began to move toward him. Iianng afraid he could find the strength to escape to the heart of the forest.

With my heart in my throat, and without even turning Iianng advancing in the bush without noticing anything other than to sow the figure who pursued him.

The darkness enveloped him and the thick vegetation, so they seem to have lost track of time and space: the darkness seemed to hide his legs that also ran through those mysterious places.

Suddenly the murky darkness thinned and clear it became less dense, there appeared a small pond surrounded by large well-smoothed boulders, behind which he hid for breath and see if that mysterious figure was still following him.

The road, Oram, separated him from the villa was great and the Addar Iianng not even remember the way he had done to get to that lake, then thought to wait for dawn before groped a return to the villa.

Iianng, could barely hold the heavy breathing, to listen to the noises that came from the dense bush. The large boulder behind which he hid, however, had given a minimum of truce to reorganize his thoughts.

-What was that figure and why I pursued with such fervor?-Scared and thought then said: -... it's one of those cannibals who met Mr. Ibo Nattu and Professor in the expedition of which I spoke Ala! .

Iianng's mind was occupied with a thousand thoughts and his gaze was focused on the black wood that separated him from the house of Addar. The night was deep and all was again plunged into a deep and awful silence: not even heard the noises that nocturnal animals, did when he was lying on his hammock.

-I was a shameless! Why the hell do I put in this situation?-It was said, before noting that in front of him was a copy of that strange blue flower clear that Professor Nattu, had shown in class. Iianng was surprised to see him standing in front of him. He was small and decided to pick it. Its petals looked out on dark blue but they were transparent and inside you could see thousands of lights: they seemed like those living things that live in the depths of the deep sea. Iianng was to admire him a little before putting it in his wallet. It would have been crushed but at that time had a free hand because the situation was not entirely peaceful. They did not feel the hustle and Iianng have warned of the high temperature even at that hour of the night, then his gaze was attracted by some reflections of the lake and went to watch better not care to come out.

Iianng froze to see the image: the lake reflects the image of three moons. So with my heart in my throat slowly raised his eyes to heaven and saw him three moons shine.

-You can not! What's going on-he managed to say despite being left open-mouthed to what was admiring the sky.

There were three moons of varying sizes, with their light that lit up the whole lake and the surrounding landscape. Iianng only then noticed that the environment around him was strange: the soil is very fine, highly polished rocks and vegetation with huge leaves, never seen.

He stood to admire, without realizing that they were now clearly visible that the two men were staring at him.

They were two men of dark skin, with eyes that looked out on yellow, but only when they came out of the bush and the light of the moon begin to distinguish the features, Iianng noticed something strange in them, they had hair or hair and their noses, ears and lips were barely mentioned. The fear rose again, and when she saw that the figure was leaving the darkness of the bush behind him and headed toward him, he fled with all his strength into the woods on the opposite side. The darkness enveloped him in again and way stronger than before because his eyes had become accustomed to strong light emitted by the three moons on the lake, he tripped and fell, striking his head violently. Iianng after some lost consciousness and fainted.

CHAPTER IX

THE AWAKENING AND GREETING TO JAMES AND ALA.

Iianng awoke suddenly, frightened when she felt a hand shaking him.

-Iianng sorry! I did not think so ... to make you wince- said Nonky startled when he saw his friend.-... I just wanted to let you know that it's late and we need to prepare if you do not want to miss the plane Accolville .

Nonky, before returning to the room to prepare his luggage, he wanted to make sure that his friend had returned to him, because he woke up sweaty and scared.

As soon as Nonky moved away, James had seen the scene, a moment away from Ala and parents of the latter, to approach Iianng.

-Iianng, but what happened?-James said-I've never seen him so! .

And Iianng, trying not to look shocked: -I do not know what happened to me ... and I dreamed the dream seemed so real ... .

James, a hint of a smile-not that it was one of those dreams warning mentioned by Professor Bailey? ... You were so upset. I've never seen him so! .

Iianng, he understood the joke of his, but only waved a draft of a smile and said: -Who knows! .

James: -Iianng beginning to worry. What did you dream? .

Iianng, who had raised and had resumed its normal appearance, he explained the dream: -The strange thing is that I do not know where to start because I do not remember when I fell asleep ... when the dream began. ... Yesterday observed the sky as I did not recognize any constellation ... I did not recognize the day before yesterday or even no stars ... in the dream of yesterday ... and then begins the strange thing that is definitely a dream ... I think. You were all asleep when suddenly I heard a noise among those bushes. After a moment of silence, the sounds reappeared and decided to get closer to understanding what it was ... . While Iianng told James, took curious approach to the bush, as if to reconstruct as closely as possible the dream.

-So your dream was set here. That's why you can not distinguish reality from dreams!- and approached the tall bushes of the forest James asked, were so even in your dream? .

-Yes, yes. They were right!-Exclaimed Iianng afraid, before launching a deeper look, as if to seek the path he had done in the dream.

-So ...? Do not be enchanted. Tell us!-James said, looking at his friend.

-... At first I did not see anything and even though I felt presences, did not want to wake everyone. I had to first see if the noise was just in my mind. ... See .... So here .... I walked through here- said Iianng venturing a second time in the woods, accompanied by the certain presence of James and the light of the African sun.

-Of course this forest is inaccessible and dangerous at this time of day. How did you do at night? .

Iianng, without hearing the words of a friend, as he was absorbed in observing the forest, he said almost to himself: -... it's all so real ... I wonder if there's a pond! .

-What are you whispering?-Asked James-Where you going now? We can not get this far apart from the villa, we risk losing. Stop! .

Iianng, was eager to understand more, and only when he heard his friend screaming stopped. Ibo suddenly appeared behind them, scaring to death the two boys.

-What are you doing here!-Exclaimed Ibo-You know you might miss it. Do not make girls here-with a stern look and then said, noting the look of frightened boys said, smiling as he was his usual: -... You make me so bad! .

The boys had to go back as the jeep was ready to accompany and Iianng Nonky airport.

James, holding back emotion as best he could, greeted with great affection the two friends who were about to return home. The choices that had separated them for anything but the way it would end so their attendance. The three friends were quite a few together before and Nonky Iianng Ibo transported back to the airport. The three friends, although they did not know, would be reviewed sooner than they imagined.

During the plane trip Iianng not stopped a moment to think about the strange dream he had and while Nonky rested quietly on the seat beside her, mused on what had happened and a number of questions unanswered crowded into his mind: -How you may not remember when I fell asleep and that the interior of the forest was the same as what I saw in the dream? I bet you'd find even that mysterious lake! ... And then ... the sky was not a dream, but was one of the constellations that were supposed to be there. Nonky can testify! . After throwing a glance to his friend who continued to sleep peacefully, looked out the porthole of the plane to look at the green forests of Africa and sparse clouds from time to time covering his sight.

Thoughts of Iianng rested briefly on the strange looks that professors Nattu Pacificus and had launched, before going to sleep because of the sudden fatigue that hit him.

Iianng Williot senior, though he knew the choice made by his son was also very happy to see him, after he had been with his gesture to support that decision. The faculty where he taught astronomy Pacifus, plus was not far from Accolville: in this respect the choice of James was much more radical.

That evening Iianng wanted to rest and nothing would separate from her sweet and comfortable Latvian unusually strong that even light that illuminated the night sky Accolville.

-Goddamn spotlight Dad!-Exclaimed before turning on the opposite side of the window and fall asleep.

CHAPTER X

SOMETHING HAS CHANGED!

The heat and light entering the window, despite the shielding of the tents was a lot. Iianng still very sleepy, he turned to see the time but the clock on the bedside table had stopped.

-Wow! ... Could it be that it is already lunch time and I think I only slept a few hours!- said, rubbing his eyes.

The light and the television on loud in the living room were to Iianng, clear evidence that he had got up late again.

-Blame the damn reflectors Termis Dad. All that light at that time of night I did not sleep well-he muttered as he was dressing to go down in the living room.

In the lounge, Iianng saw his father on the couch completely engrossed in seeing the news on television. The window was wide open and the noise coming from the street was evident. These, combined with the high volume of television were unbearable for the poor Iianng who had just woken up, so as to exclaim: -Dad, but because you have a television so high and because here everything is open? It looks like a rock concert for all the noise you hear .

Despite the loud, Iianng is surprised that his father had been to see, completely absorbed, the images on television, so that Iianng came to see what was the news that he had caught the attention of her father in that way and when he saw images on television gasped.

The television was projecting the image of a sky with three moons, completely identical to those he had seen in his mysterious Iianng African dream.

Iianng, was so shocked and frightened by it, unable even to hear the comment that the special envoy was doing. His eyes were ruted on the images of the three moons, and this time it was not a dream.

Iianng Williot senior, noting that his son was standing, he said: -Iianng, son, you've seen! ... What? ... Three moons in the sky last night and today ...- and not finish the sentence, glanced at the open window.

Iianng had my heart in my throat because she had never seen his father so surprised or helpless in front of any situation and life event. He could not understand what was out and slowly walked to the window with the fear of those who would see something inexplicable.

Iianng the window he saw that the street was a lot of people arguing heatedly, looking at the sky and among them also his neighbor Dad, scared like never before. When he raised his eyes to heaven he was astonished by what he saw: the sky was a strange elliptical sun shining strong.

Iianng Williot senior approached the son who was still absorbed in observing the sky: -... But you seem possible that at this time of morning sun is this! ... And then look at that strange shape ... Within a few hours of its shape changed from round to elliptical. It almost seems that we are expanding horizontally as time goes on .

Iianng, seeining amazed at what was asked, surprised his father: -What time is it, then in what sense is extended? .

-It's seven o'clock in the morning- said senior Williot-I woke up early every morning as the time and despite already felt a strange voices in the street, so that become curious, I opened the shutters and sun in the sky I saw a different kind ... Its size and its light were greater than those to which they are accustomed. Even its color was not normal. I was staring at him and saw over time that is deformed, stretched almost from his right side was going to leave something: a second sun ... Then I turned on the TV to see the news and were talking about three months now ... Your mother is already in the studio and told me not to wake up not to scare you, because this could be due to a visual effect due to smog, gas space or something ... .

Despite Williot senior was trying to appear normal something really strange, Iianng could not calm down. What he saw with his eyes seemed to be a phenomenon that had already been heralded by a series of strange events that had lived: the strange southern sky, the mysterious dream, abnormal and teachers to coordinate lessons of Alibah-Sinab. Someone knew what was happening, he thought Iianng, but was unable to explain why he was the star of those mysterious signs.

Despite the strange events Accolville, like all other cities, had resumed its activities, albeit with some delay. Those events, in fact, according to the news could have a rational explanation, so there was no reason to be alarmed that much. In addition, although the sun a bit more elongated than usual, shone quietly in the sky. Time, then, had become suddenly overcast, and the strangeness was covered by a sky that had nothing strange compared to what you normally see.

The image of the three moons, then, had been taken from the internet and no one, at least Accolville had noticed this strange phenomenon.

Iianng but was not quiet: there were too many coincidences and strange things that were happening, so that evening Nonky programmed with an observation of the sky Accolville he knew by heart. This time he would not wrong any strangeness would immediately flashed in his eyes.

While, over time, the situation was returning to normal even for the reassuring news that you gave on television, Iianng trembled for the arrival of the evening and for observing the sky. He wanted to understand and the explanations given by television convinced him little.

The evening arrived and Iianng for observation over night brought with it also the telescope of the books and notes about stars, constellations, even though everything was normal, since it was a new moon night.

Once on site, was Iianng to walk fast without looking at the ground so that Nonky was forced to call him several times not to be left behind, as long as the facilities were not ready observation could not start.

Nonky was the first with his eyes pointed at the sky, while Iianng was still staring at the telescope, to exclaim: -There is something wrong! .

He said it so naturally wonder Iianng and left everything and he looked at the sky.

The two could not talk for a while after seeing the sky above the lotus. Was not a recognizable constellation.

-What's going on?-Exclaimed Iianng-It is not usually the sky ... more- and said, amazed, as if continuing the sentence of his friend, Nonky, said: -... and if it's true what you said a while ago, the Earth is no longer in same space .

Iianng, looked at his friend in the eye, not to contradict what he said. Then, taking over the spirit of an astronomer who was in he said: -Okay ... We're calm, Nonky. We need to scientifically observe the sky and identify some stars, to see what happens .

-... To understand where we are-churches Nonky friend who nodded.

The two began to observe silence in the sky, watching a little to the right and a little left in search of stars that had the characteristics of color and pulse more notes. From time to time Iianng squinted as if to revive some of the stars of that strange sky and opened their booklets to find confirmation for what he thought, but until then nothing. It was all unknown.

Suddenly, almost simultaneously, the two boys pointed to a star shining in the sky.

Iianng.-But that seems to Vega! .

-I was going to say the same thing- said Nonky-its color is white and the brightness is recognizable. ... Those others seem Denb Altars and the other two stars of the Summer Triangle boreal .

Iianng, amazed at the keen observation of Nonky, when told he could not share that even if her face had become dark and only after a while he said: -... It's them, but the shape of the figure formed by them is no longer the isosceles triangle usually seem in line ... and then look there ... it seems that the Orion Nebula .

Nonky nodded, unable to utter a word. What was inexplicable was happening and nobody seemed to give due weight to the thing.

Iianng: -It seems that we ended up in a solar system with a binary star, where the sun turns slowly around each other .

-Is the reason for this unusual increase in temperature and the deformation of morning sun-Nonky said.

-Exactly!- said Iianng-The second sun was about to emerge from the right to pass on to the star that was in front .

-Crazy! ... But can anyone worry about what's going on, but us? .

-Who needs to know knows-Iianng pointed out-is that ordinary people, taken from the things of everyday life and unable to observe the sky, you follow the false reassuring news that television is spreading .

The two boys stood in silence to observe the sky again until they decided to go back a thousand doubts in their home, unaware of the everyday people Accolville.

CHAPTER XI

No alarm?

Despite the few hours of sleep, Iianng dawn rose suddenly from the bed to look out the window. The situation had returned to normal: there was no murmur of people on the street and the sky was usually the only sun. Iianng stayed for a while to observe the situation but since there was nothing wrong, decided to go down the hall to watch the news.

He would not even waste time getting dressed and went downstairs in my pajamas, not to lose the first news of the newscast. In the lounge there was neither her mother nor her father slept quietly.

-... It was a simple effect visual limited to certain areas of the Earth. Yesterday affected parts of Africa and parts of Europe today. If it occurs in other parts of the world, do not worry-was told by the presenter of the news, not just turned on the television.-The large dust particles and the crossing of a cosmic cloud of gas have given the impression, in some parts of the world, that in heaven there were three moons and a sun deformed ... .

Iianng exploded on hearing the news: -... in some parts of the world? Already want to believe that this was a phenomenon limited! ... And gas cosmic dust ... .... But are invented nonsense .

Iianng Williot senior got up and heard the television on the child angry.

-Iianng Hello!-Senior Williot said-I did not think I was already awake ... seen the news? They confirmed what they said about the gas .

-But Daddy really believe these journalists. Yesterday I went to observe the sky and ... . Before you finish the sentence, his father interrupted him, as if to calm the concerns of the child, pointing to the tv: -Look who's here! Your new professor of astronomy, which confirms when journalists say .

Iianng turned back to television, while his father was going quietly as usual in the kitchen to make breakfast, and listened very carefully to the words of Pacificus. At the end of the interview could not believe his ears, his professor, denied the obvious and quite naturally diminished what had happened the previous day.

Iianng got into the room without getting to hear the news.

-I can not believe even Professor Pacificus! Yet this time I am sure of what I've seen ... of course this strange cosmic gas can not have altered the entire sky-Iianng said to himself as he walked nervously to the bedroom.

He looked again at the window and saw the sun usually shines in the clear sky and exclaimed: -Is it possible that everything has returned to normal? What I was seeing double the last night! .

Iianng's thoughts were interrupted only by the call of Nonky.

-Nonky, you heard the news? .

-It Iianng! I do not know what to think, because yesterday it all seemed so true .

Iianng, feeling the tone of his submissive, he said-but it was all true Nonky! We need to understand what is happening .

-Yes, maybe you're right, but in reality ... I had called to tell you something else- and in a voice that had revived he said: -I won the trip into space made competition for members in astronomy! .

Iianng, recovering from nervous as it was, he complimented his friend that he immediately informed of the first information received on the trip.

-The trip is planned in a few days as you know- said Nonky-To compose the crew there will be some professors who have known to Alibah-Sinab: Professor Pacificus Regges, will lead the expedition, Nicolas Nattu, will be the ship's doctor. There will also Professor Mac-Michigan, in a professional capacity since they must provide proof and a written record of everything that happens during the journey. Ianng ... Think there will be a monkey that looks like a lot to Onni. Ah, I forgot! ... There's someone else. ... Isabel Baley .

-How I envy you Nonky!-But after the laughter, Iianng asked-but Professor Bailey because it is part of the crew. It is what does a psychologist in a space trip! .

-... Actually, I can not tell Iianng! Have not yet announced his presence ... certainly does not hurt .

The two stood talking for a while: long enough to let off some steam built up by the nervous Iianng for that series of strange events.

His thoughts were slowly returning to the daily interest until the dress, the pants pocket, his wallet fell to the ground, still red dirt of the earth-Alibah Sinab.

For a few moments Iianng stared at the wallet on the ground, and without that he moved, he felt his heart start to beat as in the dream he had in Africa.

Suddenly flashed in the mind the image of the lake lit by three moons, the huge polished stone behind which was hidden, and finally the image of the blue flower that had just caught and put in my wallet that was there before him.

He hesitated a moment before reaching out to pick it up from the ground and examine the contents.

The heart of Iianng struck back furiously when he saw the wallet inside the blue flower that had collected in his dream. He could not speak or move for a while and he lacked the breath.

-But ... but ... then it was all true!- said confused and scared.

He could not get dressed or leave the room. His mind went back to thinking and connecting all the strange events: the dream, the eyes of teachers, the strange sky, the sun deformed flower. The lies told by Pacificus the news could have justified only if there was something serious to hide or very important to public attention.

-But I'm involved in this thing, otherwise the dream or the looks I would not have had me!- said softly, shaking at the thought of what was going on.

He was so tense that he jumped when his phone rang again: it was Noncky who was calling again.

Nonky, afflicted with the voice said: -Iianng not know what happened to me! I was coming to your house so you can see the travel program when you do not know how I slipped on the steps of the central square. .. I have done quite a tumble and now they are in hospital. ... A nice break! .

-But you can!-Iianng said-is not nobody ever slipped on the stairs .

-I do not know what to say. It seemed to be sprinkled with oil ... I could not stop me and I fell. ... I'm just unlucky! I definitely can not go to space travel .

-Wow, Noncky, what a mess! Have you notified or asked if you could send it back? .

-Yes, absolutely, Iianng! I did it before to warn that Mei was in the hospital. Unfortunately I was told that the trip included a mission that could not be postponed. The successful student of astronomy ... ... in the unlikely event would only have benefited from a shift .

-Bad luck Noncky! I'm really sorry, but I in your shoes I'd be nervous .

-Anyway, I have good news for you. I know how much you cared for that trip and I asked if I could give you the win. ... I was told that there was no problem. If you want you can go in my place, Iianng .

Iianng, amazed at the gesture of his friend and thanked him immensely and warned him that he had just taken over would go to the hospital to check his state of health.

Iianng after that phone call, had found a moment of balance. He put the blue flower in my wallet got dressed and thought to himself: -In the end it's as if I knew that I would have done that trip! .

He was aware that something strange or mysterious to be revealed on this trip. He regretted only think that maybe the incident which was committed friend Noncky was not natural.

Finished dressing he went out to find his friend in hospital.

CHAPTER XII

THE JOURNEY AND THE OCCULT TRUTH '.

On the day of departure for space travel had arrived. Iianng, a few days earlier he had been subjected to physical and psychological checks payable preparatory to the trip and had received the necessary information on the short hike above the Earth. Now, waiting impatiently for his parents and the unfortunate Nonky still forced to a wheelchair for the ugly rift that had been done.

The special plane that would take them into orbit, had an unusual shape and was on the runway ready for departure that would take place as normal air and not through the launch pad and countdown.

The base was located in a secluded spot a few miles away from Accolville and consisted of a small tower full of modern technological developments. On the track of departure, there were some soldiers who controlled the situation and close to the special plane was the crew that would accompany Iianng.

Pacificus, was arguing near the entrance door of the aircraft with Nicolas Nattu and Isabel Bailey, throwing, from time to time, looks to Iianng waiting to be called, on the edge of the runway.

-Iianng look!-Exclaimed Nonky-That in his arms to Professor Onni Nattu is, the monkey Ibo who had so fond of you-he said, smiling.

Iianng, noticing it, exclaimed: -You're right, it's her! I recognize that white spot on his face ... then, with confidence that the best evidence and Nattu .

Nonky, looking at his friend, said: -A family trip! .

The coincidences were Oram, Iianng not surprised that so many more. She sensed that something was revealed.

Meanwhile, the tower was released Mac-Michigan Caesar, who was walking, accompanied by an assistant, to the rest of the crew. Professor Mac-Michigan, the home served as the official sponsor of the operations carried out: he had witnessed and recorded the draw for the contest open to students of astronomy and now would have followed and reported in writing to all relevant phases of the trip beyond the atmosphere land.

As was his usual Mac-Michigan, advances with step proud and safe and loved a good man of the law to keep things under control. After greeting Iianng Williot Senior, his colleague, motioned to Iianng of approaching aircraft.

Iianng greeted with a big hug their parents and the unfortunate and generous Nonky, already touched by the event and went running toward the crew.

Mac-Michigan was verbalizing the entry of teachers into the aircraft and so did I look at it was the turn of Iianng.

Everyone to their places and were also well kindled Pacificus of the powerful engines and technology after a few air operations was on the taxiway.

The acceleration was impressive and in less than no time the plane was already in the clouds. Due to strong pressure on take-off, Iianng had to force to turn our gaze to the door to see how the houses and streets became microscopic. In a short time porthole vision of houses, the city was first replaced by that of the continents and then by one of the world, especially as he seemed to observe the globe who had in his bedroom.

The accelerator pressure decreased as the spacecraft moved away from the Earth and when you began to see the dividing line between the Earth's atmosphere light and the dark space, we felt a sense of lightness to the absence of gravity.

It felt so strange when the original Iianng that for a moment he seemed to draw breath.

In that moment he felt that the speaker's voice Pacificus announced the activation of artificial gravity. After a while the situation returned to the normal crew, including the Mac scared Michigan, was able to unfasten their seat belts.

The door separating the passenger compartment than the control Pacificus opened, and went very slowly walked over to Mac-Michigan still intend to verbalize his cards with the smallest occurrence.

-Pacificus Dear Professor, I have never felt so strong an acceleration. Takes your breath away. Sorry if I ask you, but it is possible that a man of your age can still drive it ...-he said when he saw Pacificus Michigan Mac, but could not finish the sentence because it fell into a deep sleep when the latter, taking advantage of its distraction, the gas spray gel blue face.

Iianng, remained motionless and stunned to see the scene he had just drugged Pacificus a state official who was there to record what was happening.

What I suspected was taking place in earnest.

Pacificus, after ensuring that the professor Mac Michigan, looked good, threw a quick glance to the other members of the group, to then head to Iianng.

-Those who appear to be the powerful, the rulers are always those that, in fact, do not decide anything-Pacificus said, calmly, as he looked Iianng.

Iianng, staring at his interlocutor but could not utter a word.

Pacificus, with a confidential tone, he continued to speak: -Ianng, you're a good observer and scholar ... I have seen and we wanted to involve you in our mission. Intuition and quality of preparation are very precious ... You surely have noticed strange things these days and, unlike many others, you have not trusted what I was told by the media and in public interviews by me ...-he said, smiling, trying to put at ease, the other party.

-You did well not to believe those lies. The truth is ben'altra-he said, looking towards Nattu and others.

-But what is happening and why me?-Iianng asked, seeing the professor of natural sciences.

-That night I came to the house of Ibo to look and see if you were really smart guy who told me ... The monkey Onni, used to revive special qualities you noticed ... .

-I do not understand! Because the three moons, the two binary stars and that dream?- said already afraid of the truth that was late in coming.

-I put on automatic pilot- said Pacificus-This ship was well understood as our sleepy state official is not a common plane: engine has specific gravity of the production ... we say ... not of this earth-he said before giving a look at Mac-Michigan and, then, Iianng who was watching him carefully.

-The autopilot is taking us on Arret, Earth's sister planet. His name is as easy to see is the reflection of the word Earth. Arret is a planet that was born more or less the same cosmic period of the Earth, but it has evolved faster because gravity in the solar system where the time goes faster, and progress has been achieved before on Earth .

-Why twin?-Iianng asked-Are you saying that is inhabited by intelligent beings like us?- said even frightened by the dark image that had chased the dream.

Pacificus, smiling, calmly went on to explain: -The inhabitants of Arret, long time ago, decided to create a connection between their size and the planet Earth, given the similarities between the two planets. ... The arretiani also wanted to ensure a place where they could continue to live in case of collapse of their solar system. Some signs of the first junction size can still be observed on earth, dinosaurs and dragons are nothing more than living up Arret. Of the dragons, in fact remained only traces in legends only because arretiani, worried about the destruction that they were able to do, do not allow more access on the ground. At the right time we will explain the best of conjunctions .

Iianng, scared for what he was listening, he asked: -What I saw in the dream was a Arret? .

Nattu, speaking in the debate and firmly, he said: -Yes! What you saw is Nollah ... and it was a dream .

Iianng, who had not realized it was a dream, he added: -Nollah! Who is and what he wanted from me? .

-Nollah is one of the scientists Arret, had come looking for you to meet and to solve a problem that you speak when you arrive-However, he said Nattu Nollah meet him soon .

-Not even the three moons and the two were just a dream or as he was led to believe, an optical effect due to elusive cosmic gas ...-Pacificus said, noting Iianng increasingly intrigued and then proceed: -... The problem mentioned by Professor Nattu, what Nollah arretiani and others are trying to solve and just connected to this second and unexpected conjunction dimensional .

-Unexpected? .

Pacificus, with an eye for the first time worried, "he said gravely: -Yes! The first conjunction, as I mentioned, took place in a planned and conscious, in a period roughly coinciding with that of the prehistoric Earth. This second junction, however, was not planning rather dangerous because I could say the event could lead to unrest are difficult to control. Fortunately it was a conjunction to a limited area of the Earth at that time was covered by clouds .

Nattu, looking pacificus, but without revealing much, he said: -... We believe this will be due to the mysterious escape of Malandah .

Iianng, curious, he said: -Who is Malandah and why he fled? .

Pacificus getting up from his chair, he said: -Everything in its time boyfriend- and then went back to the command post of the spacecraft.

Porthole in the darkness of space, began to see two binary stars: the only two that had seen Iianng rotate around each other a few days before the skies of Accolville.

The spacecraft, meanwhile, was coming to a small planet, blue and white Earth.

Isabel, approaching Iianng, said: -What is Arret! A planet the size and characteristics very similar to those on Earth. The only thing that distinguishes it from Earth is the time, running faster than the Earth .

-How is it possible?-Iianng churches.

Isabel smiled and said: -You know it's the same question that I came to Pacificus when I arrived on the planet! ... I have about your biological age, but work on Arret led me to become physically bigger than you .

Iianng, Isabel saw her always with great interest and that thing was almost a proof that something really had in common. He made no further questions because pacificus, the speaker announced that they were entering the atmosphere of Arret and everyone had to return to their seats for landing.

The entry into the atmosphere of Errata was not sweet jolts were felt that there were so many windows and you could see the flames generated by the contact of the fuselage with the planet's atmosphere.

Only when the fire that enveloped the door will be dissipated and the pressure was reduced, he observed Iianng shocked the surface of the new planet.

There were so many branched structures, but very much in evidence two large green patches were two huge natural forests as the lungs of oxygen supplying the technological world.

When the crew was able to unfasten their seat belts Nattu, approached him for Iianng eved the two huge forests Arret.

-Those are the two lungs of the planet, because they produce the oxygen needed to the needs of the planet- said Nattu-Technology and construction, although environmentally friendly, they had to stop to ensure the existence of plants on the planet. Within these forests are the blue flowers that I showed in the lesson of submission to Alibah-Sinab .

Iianng, opening his wallet and took the flower, cried: -Will this professor? .

Nattu was amazed to see that flower in the hands of Iianng, so surprised that he exclaimed: - and where did you get this? .

Iianng, under the astonished gaze of Isabel also said: -In my dream! .

-But that was not a dream Iianng!-Isabel said-You were on earth, although this is found for the conjunction of which we spoke, Arret of the solar system-continued to stare and wonder of the blue flower forests Arret.

Nattu, after a brief pause for reflection, he said: -If you mean that this flower is born on Earth, should be deemed to have been teleported Iianng on wrong ...- and then go back to think.

-But why?-Asked Isabel- and then, who would take him on this planet? Nollah ...? .

Nattu, watching the spacecraft was also well on the home straight, he decided to postpone the solution of the new mystery to it later. Pacificus's voice, in fact, announced by loudspeaker that the ship was landing inside the Palace of Government Arret, home of the Intergalactic Council. The porthole of the ship that was slowly landing, Iianng saw a huge construction, made of shiny metal and full of flashing lights. On the runway a couple of robot sentinels were waiting for them, to lead them in the presence of Ga-Serton, the governor and president of the Intergalactic Arret.

CHAPTER XIII

TWINS: And MALANDAH NOLLAH.

Once dropped from the spacecraft, Iianng noticed that the air we breathed was very similar to that of Earth and perhaps cleaner because, despite the huge building on the planet, there were no harmful gases into the atmosphere. The technological evolution of arretiani had allowed the removal of gas for the production of fossil energy that was produced exclusively from renewable sources and environmentally sound. The two green lungs of the planet, in fact, were more than enough to renew the oxygen consumed by living beings who lived there and to ensure supply of oxygen in the event of unanticipated events.

The humanoid robot, reviewers identified through a rapid scanning and Pacificus greeted, was leading them into the large spherical structure.

The Government Palace, in fact, was a huge metal ball translucent preceded by a large space for the landing of aircraft authorized. Behind him, we could see the huge building of Arret. The structures of the future, a quick glance, occupied the entire surface of the planet visible from there.

The huge sphere was placed in a position raised above the surrounding buildings and allowed to have a good view on the planet.

While Pacific and Isabel, discussed together according to the robot, was flanked by Iianng Nattu that after having placed a hand on my shoulder started to talk.

-In a little meet-Ga Serton-Nattu debuted-one of the older and more intelligent arretiani. It is the governor of this planet and a member of the Intergalactic Council .

Iianng, who looked after him Pacifus, Isabel and the robot in front of him, he turned to Nattu for more information.-Ga-Serton then it will be like I saw in my dream? .

-About!-Nattu said, smiling-Unfortunately arretiani tend to swell with age. Ga-Serton ... then, while having a dark complexion and eyes deep Nollah is more ... say ... impressive. However, it is nice and very friendly. You'll enjoy it! .

Onni The monkey, meanwhile, had fallen from the shoulder of Nattu to get alongside Iianng.

-You know, this is the monkey that has disappeared ... dell'arretiano of Malandah-Nattu said-taking one of his raids on Earth is gone and now that there was no one to care for her, since arretiani not familiar with the land animals. I decided then to take it myself, although I'm noticing a bit of time that this monkey has great confidence in you ... .

-True ... it's as if she knew me already! .

Meanwhile, the little party was now inside the big metal ball and was approaching the door to a light next to which there were two things very similar to those Iianng had seen in his dream: arretiani were two places to watch the meeting room Intergalactic Council. They just saw them approaching stepped aside and the door took a softer light and become transparent suggests the interior of the room. Pacificus Nattu asked to wait outside with the monkey and Onni Iianng and Isabel motioned to enter.

Within the Council, in fact, there could be more than two representatives for each planet. The presence of Pacificus was always welcomed and tolerated by the secure computer system, although in excess of two units above.

The room was white and the walls that surround it had no sharp edges: all appeared as an undefined space, dominated by the light which took on different shades.

In the middle there was always a table of white, perfectly circular, so that there were no distinctions of any kind between the parties.

The table could project the thoughts of bystanders and did not have a fixed diameter since it could grow as the representatives to intervene. That day there were ten representatives, two for each planet, plus Pacificus.

The look of Iianng as soon as it was in the room, fell on what was now a figure known to him, that he had seen in the dream.

His heart began to pound when I look Nollah crossed her, although by now he knew who he was and why he came looking for him. Besides, there was an imposing figure Nollah traits similar to that Nollah Iianng had no difficulty in recognizing as the governor-Ga Serton. Then, there were six people from the characteristics identical to those on land Iianng did not know: they were the representatives of the three planets of the solar system the busy P-eno. There were then five empty seats.

Pacificus Iianng motioned to sit down next to Isabel in the place reserved for the representatives of the Earth, while he sat in one of the other two remained empty. Those were the places reserved for representatives dell'evolutissimo Watt planet-one that, now decided to live in isolation and not attend meetings of the Galactic Council.

Iianng when he entered the room all eyes were on him and only when all were in their places the discussion could begin.

The light that lit up the room faded, and became more lively than that illuminated the place of Ga-Serton.

The lighting system was used to channel attention to who was to speak, and above all to settle the debate. The light and sound with it, in fact, the fading action if they became too long. It was a computerized system of regulation of intergalactic threads like that which regulated the iteration and the exchange of information between the different races. The conversation between beings belonging to different worlds, in fact, usually organized in order but the natural system of telepathic conversation could not be used when the conversation involved more people. In this case, the computer system of the room appealed or extension of telepathic waves emitted by the brain or the interlocutor used the most rudimentary system of universal translator that transforms into words telepathic waves. The latter system was the best when the meetings attended by the unfamiliar land use part of the brain dedicated to telepathic communication.

After the light was illuminated part of the table it was in Ga-Serton, he began to speak.

-I greet and thank all those present that a true spirit of collaboration were also presented to help us in solving a case that is creating some problems .

Ga-Serton, had very similar traits to the land, so that seemed like a big man of color, a deep voice and courteous manner. He, like Nollah, wore a suit the color of his skin, enriched with some yellow lines.

Pacificus, like the others present, with a gesture, not to interrupt the debate, said goodbye and thanked the governor for Arret.

-All of you have guessed the reason for this extraordinary meeting. ... One of our most brilliant scientists has disappeared with an important and dangerous project he was working in secret for quite some time and there has been no news of him on our planet. I therefore ask the representatives present here to help in the search because the inhabitants of your planets, like those of neighboring planets, less developed without their representatives, can be put in serious danger. Is sitting here beside me Nollah, twin brother of Malandh and State, as the latter of the Center for Advanced Research Arret. Will tell you more about him and stole the project of the dangers .

The light of where he was sitting Nollah began to light up while that of Ga-Serton faded.

-I thank the governor- said Nollah-Malandah My brother was the study of a powerful bomb, which called for great Bomba solar energy that could have created. It was a top secret project of which they were familiar with only the governor, I and my brother. Nor do the other members of the Research Center knew what he was working Malandah. The work was entrusted to him because he was the most gifted among scientists Arret and its progress in the research were truly miraculous. Lately, however, I do not know why I kept hidden from his research. But now we must find in order to prevent improper use that research .... or maybe the bomb already completed .

The light lit up the post of Pacificus.

-If it were possible we would like to know a little more about this secret project-requested Pacificus-What is it and bomb mainly because they have been authorized the creation by the government? Malandah know, I know I would never have created something without prior government authorization .

Nollah, after throwing a glance at Ga-Serton who gave a nod of his head, began to speak: -This is the most powerful bomb ever seen that, when exploded, you can release energy equivalent to a small star and how it can exert gravitational force and burn for a long time. For this reason we call solar bomb. Because of the enormous power that the bomb would have been able to release could blow up entire planets. The purpose for which it is entitled to its design, however, were not war, but ... .

Nollah looked at that point its governor to leave the floor and the light shifted, after a while, on the latter.

-The people arrettiamo has always been peaceful and has always been the first to promote peaceful relations among the species living on different planets in the cosmos- said Ga-Serton-The purpose for which I have authorized the creation of the bomb is another ... Our Scientists at the Advanced Research, recently gave us the data do not quite happy about the life of our binary stars. It was a must, therefore, seek solutions in case one day he had expressed the need to leave this solar system. ... The figures were not alarming, but as governor I had to worry about time ... .

Suddenly illuminated the light agitation and talkative, Robert Gherard that was a cute and colorful representatives of P 2-eno.

-But ... but ... ... Ga Ga-Robert stammered-You mean there's a fool around with a bomb that can make us all jump in the air. ... Might be on our peaceful planet of honest traders ... Ga Ga ... ... .

At that point in the background Gherard said- and oh well ... GaGa .

But the light came back on now that Robert never stopped talking, agitated and stuttering as usual. He talked so much and was more blunt since placid and fat friend's computer over the conversation had become more tenuous as the light on him, mitigating their words, to give the floor to Ga Serton who tried to calm the 'peniano agitated.

Robert, a person of small stature, slim and with hair still tousled, was a scherzosissima but when I started to worry about his state of agitation made his conversation confusing and repetitive. Gherardi, opposite to the first person physically, being tall, fat, quiet, inadvertently highlighting the errors corrected by Robert, thus making the ridiculous display of his friend.

Ga Serton, after calming gesture with Robert, he began to speak: -While Nollah is concerned, I knew very well Malandah and I do not think ever will not make gestures for mere malice. You will hear and tell us his reasons .

Isabel, in order to calm Robert, said: -Knowing the subject and analyzing the events on a psychological level I could say that I intend to Malandah seem to be to continue a project out of Arret to be free from control or restrictions .

Ga Serton, watching Robert: -However, in the unfortunate and unlikely event that it should not be so I can tell you that Malandah is not in the system p-eno, because it is too far away to be reached by the little spacecraft that has stolen from the Research Center and especially because our intelligence has information that the other party from collogherebbero ... .

-On Earth, I guess! .

Ga Serton, amazed at the insight, although he knew the intelligence of Pacificus, confirmed with a gesture of the head when he just said it.

-... On Earth-Pacificus went-there was a temporal conjunction which, although limited to certain parts of the planet, I was able to recognize very easily the solar system Arret .

Nollah, then took the floor: -Pacificus I always wonder of your great qualities of an observer. Observers are very helpful-he said glancing at Iianng. Well, that's it. There was a second conjunction dimensional believed to have allowed Nollah to reach your planet. This conjunction took place in a small part of the Earth Europe called when your only sun was shining in the sky ... .

-... Just covered the area Accolville-pointed pacificus-a city which lives in our new adept, Iianng, but not all. There's more that I can not explain ... .

-What Pacificus?-Ga Serton exclaimed, worried.

-Well, dear Ga, the conjunction between Arret dimensional and the Earth did not take place only on Accolville when the sun was shining in the sky, but the next day on Alibah Sinab and this time while he was night. This conjunction dimensional covered part of the rainforest Alibah Sinab uninhabited and could not be noted as another conjunction. This makes me think that it was not unexpected and best studied by someone other than Malandah. To confirm this, there is also the fact that if Malandah had already reached the Earth the day before could never operate the system you have here on the joining dimensional Arret .

-Pacificus're really precious with your information-Ga Serton said before turning to Nollah-Nollah, you knew about this since the system size is just joining the Research Center! Why did not you warn me?-

Nollah, after a short pause, he justified the incident: -Venerable governor, I apologize for my behavior, but I was taken by the search for my brother and I had to understand what he was doing. I created a new connection with the area of forests Alibah Sinab as it seemed the most likely place where you could escape to Malandah. ... I searched the boy only to find out if land had been in contact with Malandah, but I had with me the memory system to eliminate him remove any trace of my presence. Only I could not use it because I could not find him after his escape ... .

Ga Serton: -Even if you are now the head of the Research Centre can not take such important decisions without first consulting me. Then, I have not even informed of your searches. You will be punished for it Nollah! Although there was not in your evil deeds, the hierarchy must be respected. ... Now we come to recruit! .

Pacificus: -Iianng for his skills as a great observer, qualities that are very useful as noted by our Serton Ga, were noted in this boy also Malandah, for a moment that regardless of what happened was and is one of the best galactic minds. I also noticed the talent of this guy and I had confirmation from the way he put himself when he came to take my lesson to Alibah Sinab. Before taking the decision to involve in this new reality, I sent Professor Nattu to observe it closely because of its familiarity with the family at that time the Addar ospiatava. I can say that my opinion is positive Iianng Williot can have input in the Organization Intergalactic .

Serton Ga, with his eyes looked good-natured Iianng and said: -Well, well! You had the positive view of two of the greatest minds I know. You'll wonder how did they look at you and see your quality ...-after laughing and said -... you will understand the powerful tools available to the Organizing if you decide to join. The choice is now up to you. If you decide to go you start to know, but if you think that this reality is too much for you, I assure you will not remember any of this ... like Professor Mac-Michigan- and after the name gives rise to new . Then he fell silent and waited for the response of the young Iianng.

The white light of the post of Iianng, became for the first time more lively and, after a moment of silence spoke these: -I would be honored to be part of it. I could never bear false truth that I'll get used to the media and especially to sleep as Prof Mac Michigan .

Ga Serton after smile, said: -Well! A recruit is among us. Pacificus entrust him to you for initiation into learning. Meanwhile, since there is a problem to solve I ordered Nollah to take you to other land in the Centre for Advanced Research environment where to look so far has worked Malandah, so take all the necessary information for understand where Malandh refugee may have on your planet .

After greeting the guests entered the room darkened and lit the way out so that Nollah could lead more easily to the Land Research Center.

When they were out of the room while Nattu approached Pacificus and Isabel to ask for a guide to the monkey jumped Onni Iianng, happy to see him again.

Nollah, supported by robots that monitor the situation, made a sign to follow them along a corridor leading outside the government building. Ianng noted that while Pacificus, Isabel and Nattu could understand the speeches of Nollah, however hard he tried he could hear was garbled noise, so he was forced to ask for explanations Nattu who meanwhile had approached him.

-Nicolas, why, unlike you, I can not understand what he says Nollah? I do not think that is communicating telepathically as unable to speak and understand it all together! .

-Pacificus was right! Iianng you really are a great observer!-Nattu said with a smile-you're right and the secret is soon revealed. Since we are part of the Organization Intergalactic, we planted a few chips in our bodies, among these is what allows you to simultaneously translate the language of all human races belonging to the Organization itself .

-Fantastic! But now that I'm one of you I'll even these chips? .

-Sure! This is exactly what he was talking Nollah. He said that we undergo a minor operation to update our chips and at the same time for planting new in your body. Once we Nollah Advanced Research Centre will explain everything telepathically, so you can decide freely .

Ianng, Nattu and others, meanwhile, had arrived all'etremo the platform on which rested the huge metal ball, home of the Intergalactic Council and before them there were many transport channels that are transparent to the branched structures downstream .

Before the robot followed by Nollah and then all the others went into one of those tubes that connected the venous system as a share of the planet.

Nattu stood beside Iianng surprised that the breathtaking panorama seen through those ducts transparent, wanted to know what it was.

-Arrettiani of civilization, as you noticed, is very respectful of the environment and nature-began to explain Nattu-too often tries to imitate it. You may have noticed that the forests saved from the building look like two big lungs. These conduits are nothing but veins and arteries that lead to every part of the planetary body. In other words, the planet looks like a large living being that breathes, eats .

Within the large ducts clear that there were many arretiani expected to reach as many blood cell. Iianng, however, was fascinated by the view that the planet could look through those transparent walls. The city was built with big order and it was great: bright buildings you could see the eye. Behind him instead dominated the huge metal ball that had just visited.

The sliding floor, suddenly made the race to divert the right side: Ianng and the others had arrived.

Released from the transmission system Iianng saw before him a less imposing structure than that in which there was a government building, but also technology. The structure was distinctive, with white Leds as bright lights in the walls, apparently without revenue. On its roof several telescopes that sprouted like chimneys.

Nollah led guests to a wall that lets light enter and, as soon as they approached, the light became more tenuous, making a glimpse of the interior.

The interior was all white like the government building and lighted. The arretiani they met, however, were clad in a white suit that was used to identify them as scientists of the CRA (Advanced Research Center). The suit Nollah, once inside the Centre changed color and became white.

At one point Nollah stopped in front of a room illuminated and leaned toward Iianng looking directly into her eyes. Iianng felt penetrate the mind by the thought of Nollah that the intervention was speaking for the installation of the chips.

It was a chip that would allow them to understand the language of the beings from the Galactic Organization and that it would be very useful when they met Malandah. Being able to discuss and understand the reasons for the action of the scientist Arret could have avoided rash or tragic. Then, there was a memory chip that would allow Iianng no effort to keep in mind all the ideas and things he saw, to his mind to leave room for intuition and creativity.

The operation would be run directly from Nollah he did away any other scientist in the room.

Iianng, despite being frightened, she decided to live a life free of false truths and decided to undergo all'intevento like his other friends. Once seated on a chair from the floor appeared a great light lit up her face and her eyes so that he could no longer distinguish Iianng the environment surrounding the passage of time and to understand if you were asleep: he now saw only a huge white light.

When the eyes of Iianng able to distinguish the surroundings he saw that he discussed with Pacificus Nollah of equipment and for the first time could understand what he was saying it.

-Pacificus, ritendo that these should be taken- said Nollah indicating the particular weapons that looked like the common choice of the pens with blue or red-since we can not assure you that Malandah can not attack you. These also will be necessary to defend yourself from the dragon that has brought Malandah .

-A dragon?-Nattu exclaimed surprised.

-Yes, Unfortunately we have found that among the animals that were under observation here at CRA Falstok missing, a potent and dangerous dragon in the forest north of Arret .

-Why did you decided to bring a dragon-asked Isabel-is an animal that could make him obstruction that can cause us to locate its position more easily. An Arret can mimic more easily through the earth but its not a dragon could be confused with other animals on our planet .

-This is why we can not rule out violent actions of Malandah-Nollah said-You need to be sure to bring with you these weapons. These are special guns equipped with two types of ammunition, temporarily paralyzing the blue and red to hurt. I personally loaded the weapons to simplify the task, you have to do is press the red switch on the side or the blue one .

-Alright Nollah-nodded Nattu-will follow your advice because it is your brother and I know that you would never hurt her .

The equipment also included anti-gravity boots, or boots that allowed to jump higher than normal since they have a system that reduced the gravity exerted by the planet on the bodies. There were also the machine to lose the memory to be used if some land he had seen things that should not and a special box that could be changing appearance. The latter was a small tool that could be fixed to the belt and allowed municipalities to take the physical aspect of the person who had managed to take the traces of DNA found for example in blood, hair or other tissue and placed in that little box.

This was the instrument that had attracted the most attention Iianng that thought-If I had one of these I could take the form of that blowhard Matt to combine a bit of dirty tricks .

Nollah, however, insisted that it was not terrestrial instruments, therefore, should be closely monitored to avoid losing them or use them improperly.

Once equipped, the robot reached Nollah he had left out of the room and went to visit the CRA guests and in particular the workplace of the twin Malandah.

The Centre was huge and given the secrecy in some areas and the urgency of the mission could not watch it all: The Centre in fact had many rooms, some of which make underground at great depth. Once inside the work room is Malandh Pacificus examined the desk and some notes on the project that he was doing.

The robot while the movements of all registered land since it was a place still under observation Arret of intelligence and nothing could be altered or removed.

Not being able to touch anything, Pacificus Nollah wanted to know how the escape had occurred.

Nollah: -Malandah, as director of the Center and holder of a secret government project had access to everything and he was not hard to steal the dragon Falstok and one of the many ships of the CRA .

Pacificus: -On his desk, I still see some notes about the bomb. Why the left? .

-They are the first studies that we did together-Nollha explained-has taken away his latest projects, those that would have allowed for the concrete realization of the bomb .

-But it will take away some materials or tools I guess. If his intention is to make sure that bomb was to find the material to make .

Nollah, hesitating before answering: -Yes ... Do not miss a thing, Pacificus! Unfortunately I can not tell you much, a little bit because the material needed for the bomb should not be released for security reasons, some because Malandah having access to everything for a long time, he removed what he needed at different times so that we do not understand .

Once the interview Pacificus was satisfied everything was ready for the restart and for the difficult mission that awaited them: Malandah find that a lot of skill was well hidden on the planet Earth.

Nollah the robot and take visitors to the ship and stood watching them until their departure from Arret.

CHAPTER XIV

THE DEATH OF IIANNG.

When the route was traced and the autopilot was in use, Pacificus reached Ianng and other crew members. The spacecraft Professor Mac-Michigan sleeping peacefully and unaware of what had happened and Iianng looked at him almost tenderly. The look of a man convinced he had left the post office almost childish attitudes: the great Caesar Mac-Michigan looked like a soft sleeping child.

Isabel did Pacificus accommodate his chair forward, and then, looking Iianng said: -Although it was a day a little special you are very quiet. When it happened to me I was scared to death .

-Iianng is an observer-Pacificus pointed out-had already guessed what was going to happen .

Iianng wonder at the correct observation and said to Isabel: -Pacificus right. I felt that there was something strange and something that soon I would have been thawed. Actually I too was afraid, but before ... when I noticed the first strange things that happened to me: the dream ... to the sky ... looks strange ... .

Isabel smiled, then looked Pacificus as to enable him to explain other things in the recruit and his protege.

-Iianng, your secret entrance in the Alliance is not yet fully complete. Have you been accepted by the Galactic Council, you have given your consent to the system of chips in your body, but now you need to take another decision, not easy-with a serious look and said Pacificus after a short pause he said-You must cut the ties with your previous life, you have to abandon your family and your affections .

Iianng, looked worried Pacificus: -But ... I could not perform my duties by staying at home environment that I've attended so far? .

-You can not-he said with a stern look Pacificus-You'll need to move freely, without the permission of your parents and especially without arousing suspicion in the people who frequent .

-What should I do?-Iianng said after a moment's pause.

-We need to stage an accident on landing ...-Nicolas Nattu intervened- and you must be between people who are not saved .

-This means that for my parents I'm dead? .

-Exactly!-He said, after a while, Pacificus-The sole survivor will be the tender Professor Mac Michigan. It's your decision .

-You are free to choose. If you decide not to give your patients lose their memory as we get Professor Mac-Michigan-Isabel interrupted-if, instead, you will take that decision will be part of the Alliance and finally you will start to Pacificus other knowledge .

Iianng fell back in panic, thinking the pain would feel knowing his parents died.

-I've not only given a disappointment to my father by choosing a different matter from his but now I should also break his heart with this news! And my mother?-He said, reflecting almost aloud.

-I say only that a person with these qualities could be very useful to the Alliance and bring benefits not only to the inhabitants of our planet but also your parents. But I can not force: the decision is yours- and after finishing the sentence Pacificus stood in silence, watching Iianng. Meanwhile Onni was squatting in her lap as if they did not want to leave.

After a few moments of silence Iianng made his decision.

-I decided early on not to live in a false reality ... I could not bear to see me in the position of Professor Mac-Michigan. But sometimes I wonder if I can keep my parents to know if they're good and if they are still alive .

-Well!-Pacificus said he had never had Iianng uncertainties on the decision that would have taken-You see your parents whenever you want, but you can only do so at a distance or taking on different guises. You no longer exists after the incident to the bureaucracy on earth! .

Iianng was relieved by the news that Onni and stroke, as if he understood what was happening, she started playing with him.

-Now that you live alone you can hold my treacherous monkey. So I understand that you prefer!-Nattu said, watching the scene. Everyone smiled.

The decision, by now, was taken and the new life of Iianng was about to begin and everyone agreed to reveal other details of the new Member States, especially on the Alliance of which he was a member.

-The Alliance is an organization of representatives of different intelligent civilizations in our galaxy. Today you will have seen only some cultures because it was an extraordinary meeting on an issue confined to arretiani and a few surrounding planets-Pacificus said, making occasional breaks-The Alliance was founded in the third galaxy, which for you will not mean much because the land is used to compute the time only and only taking into account the motion of their stars. In reality, time should be computed considering the motion of the galaxy of which Earth is a part- and then added, smiling-but know that the land has been self-centered. The Earth at the center of the universe ... tse! . Ianng meanwhile listened in silence Pacificus what she was saying because he would not find written anywhere.

-The Terrans are not the only intelligent beings and tell you more: not even the original intelligent beings! You should know that a mystery still unexplained, the humanoid form is widespread in the universe: the arretiani are humanoid, the monkey that you are in the womb is humanoid and ...-before saying the last thing he glanced at Iianng-perhaps ... the universe has such a shape. Your knowledge, however, must be revealed by degrees- and after a short pause he continued-Within each solar system there is usually only a planet inhabited by beings of humanoid form, ie with the head, body, arms and legs. Not all of these evolutionary beings have intelligence, intelligence that not only ensure the survival of current and individual but also to ensure the progress of the species evolving into more knowledge. The monkey you in my arms, for example, has no such evolutionary intelligence- and then launching a new look at Iianng said-could acquire it ... ... with an external intervention with the genetic combination to be structurally similar but already with intelligent evolutionary .

-But the original beings endowed with the intelligence of evolution as they had in their turn?-Iianng said following the speech of his master.

-Well, I know this does not even tell me. It should be an even higher degree of intelligence that I have not yet equipped or maybe I never will be .

-The biology, in my case in your observation and that of Pacificus allows us to study only what our senses can perceive it-Nattu said, speaking in his speech-the Alliance has designed and created what the actually allowed to do. Back to the dawn of intelligence to understand the evolutionary origin, that is not selfish it is not easy .

Since the speech was philosophical, Isabel felt involved and added: -The philosophy although responses can not give any physical evidence that requires science. Becomes a matter of belief, faith in some thoughts- and then left the floor to Pacificus so that they could continue his explanation.

-Now my student, you should not venture into the solution of these problems, which may already be resolved by those with a higher degree of knowledge to our own. You must know what one has to know new adept-Pacificus said to return the conversation to a more concrete plan for Iianng-the Alliance, therefore, arose between the two civilizations already equipped with this intelligence is not just their technology's evolution allowed to know. ... Many of the other civilizations were created by these beings, before and after the Alliance, but after it was created no creation of intelligent beings could be done unless authorized by the Intergalactic Council, meeting in plenary sitting .

Iianng Volga had to understand many things, but his questions were interrupted by Pacificus.

-You are now like a thirsty man and like him you should not drink too fast otherwise the water will not give its blessings. ... Now you do not have interest to know the reality of the universe because you have to first know the reality of your planet .

-What you know now ... and the three- said Nattu perceiving that he had said too much is corrected-I meant two conjunctions between the Earth and Arret-but the curiosity of Iianng Pacificus lit and had to explain.

-Since you are a good observer fail with a turn of phrase to cover unscrews Nicolas- said Pacificus Nattu looking-Well, the links between Earth and Arret have been two as you have heard. The third, however, was only predicted and seems to take the union of the two races but there is no certainty about this. I'll explain a little better the first junction, then turn to the second is that in case we have to solve: the disappearance of Malandah- and after a moment's pause Pacificus began to explain the dimensions first conjunction between the Earth and Arret.

-During the journey I mentioned at the first junction and legends about dragons. Now is the time you explain how the case. The Center for Advanced Research Arret is larger than what appears on the exterior: a lot of technological facilities are underground. Among them is the system whereby the junction size. This is done by connecting the two planets so that part of Arret is projected on the Earth, allowing arretiani to reach the Earth without having to make the intergalactic journey. Everything is a bit like a great cosmic scheme of teleportation. ... Plants, and the moons that at some point in your dream you saw were but parts of the planet Arret that had been projected in that area of land to allow a reach of Nollah .

-The first conjunction, the one that occurred in the prehistoric age of the Earth, so it's been the same way?-Iianng churches.

-Sure! The only difference is that only the first junction size was authorized and programmed by arretiani. With it you wanted to achieve several goals: to know the land and create conditions that would allow them to continue their arretiani species on their planet where life had become impossible. The Earth had biological and environmental conditions to ensure this objective. Create or edit to make them livable planet uninhabitable is not a simple project. Without taking into account that on Earth there was a way of life that was very compatible with that ... arretiana-Pacificus said, peering into the eyes of Iianng to see if he understood what he was saying or just mentioned.

-Master aretiani want me to say that the thought even a union between us and them-then, to be directed Iianng pointed out-I think of hybrids? .

-When Europeans came to the conquest of the Americas, the Spaniards joined the people of the new world ... the life and historical events is full of answers to many questions-then added- and if you are careful you may have noticed that many people in Africa have height and color of complexion very similar to that of arrertiani .

-Hybridization is a natural process-Nattu intervened-although in some cases required special knowledge to the practical implementation of the process .

Iianng listened very carefully to the things that were said, and reasoning with scientific mind, oddly noted that there was nothing absurd or fantastic in what he felt. The curiosity to know was the prevailing fear and fear learning the hidden truth.

-But man is born of a hybrid: a cross between the primates that inhabit the earth, deprived of what you call intelligence and evolutionary beings from other planets, but with that intelligence?-Asked very direct question Iianng.

-This time is not important- said Pacificus-Now we must focus on the problem to be solved. He will soon arrive on Earth and we must understand if Malandah is on it and if so, where .

-It is not an easy task Pacificus!- said Nattu-Malandah is likely to be on Earth, according to what we said Nollah. The ship stolen by the Center for Advanced Research Arret, in fact, did not achieve sufficient autonomy for planets other than ours. Nor is it conceivable that Malandah is hidden on planets without sufficient conditions to accept life, not having enough oxygen or equipment to change their status. The conjunction dimensional, then, seems to give proof of his presence on Earth. But how do we know where. It's like finding a needle in a haystack .

-Some small clues we have- said Isabel-Nollah said to have created its junction size on Alibah Sinab because, among other places of the Earth is what seemed to be more suitable to hide. The vast rain forest may, in fact, to ensure Malandah and dragon Falstok just hiding from prying eyes and many places in which to arrange for follow-up projects to build the bomb solar .

-It's like justifying the fact that Malandah has linked up Accolville size that is far removed from the forests of Alibah Sinab?-Asked Nattu while meditating Pacificus heard the speech of Isabel.

-Well. That, too, has an explanation. If I had been in him, even I would not have linked dimensional right on the spot where I wanted to hide. I facilitated the research since the dimensional conjunctions are incorporated within the machine which is in the CRA .

-Also, might try to Accolville Iianng, in which potential and intuition thought a lot- said Pacificus-Isabel, your observation is correct. Our focus on Alibah Sinab .

-Okay- said although specifying Nattu-Do not forget, however, that the rain forests of Alibah Sinab are immense and full of very dangerous and inaccessible places. The expedition we did and I was not at all easy Ibo .

-Also this observation is correct-Pacificus said glancing at Nattu who was pleased with what was said-means that monitoring the situation and the first story and strange events there on the spot slingshot .

Meanwhile, the ship was now in the solar system and Earth was approaching. While Pacificus returned to the command post, and Isabel Nattu preparing the staging of the accident.

Nattu after injecting a serum into the neck of the unaware and sleeping Professor Mac Michigan, pressed a button under the seat and a spherical barrier was formed around the Mac-Michigan.

-This will protect him from the collision-he said winking at Iianng who stopped watching the scene, until he felt the sting arm. Isabel with a particular instrument had taken of the tissues immediately injected into one of four puppets in human form that had appeared in some places the spacecraft.

-These will be our remains after the incident- said with a smile and, when he had finished he called Iianng, Nattu Pacificus and that was just out of driving change and invited them to sit on the seats at the center of the spacecraft at that moment was about to enter Earth's atmosphere.

When they were seated and seat belts were fastened a metal ball wrapped seats and a central computer appeared before the driving seat pacificus. He had just created a small, autonomous spacecraft, which allowed the four to leave as soon as the shock due to friction of the atmosphere with the spacecraft were settled.

The autopilot had landed the mother ship on the runway from where it started but as soon as he gave a command Pacificus some engines caught fire and the ship on which sat the dolls exploded.

The security guards of the camp were able to rescue only the lucky and Mac-Michigan professor who once back in themselves did not remember anything about the trip.

CHAPTER XV

THE NEW LIFE.

From small porthole of the ship began to clear the clouds and began to see from the outlines of roads and towns. The ship had not departed much from the base on which had landed the mother ship in the distance, in fact, you could still see the long column of black smoke that was created after the explosion.

-We are going to the Gramm-city, a city that surely are familiar with since it is not far from Accolville-Pacificus said, turning to Iianng-There goes our base .

Gramm city was a big town, located a short distance from Accolville and densely populated. He was chosen by the members of the Alliance because it would be difficult to imagine that in a place so crowded downtown, so there might be a secret.

When the spacecraft moved closer to the city and the roofs of houses began to stand out better Pacificus pressed a button on the control console.

-This is to reflect some rays reflected from the spacecraft in order to make it invisible to the human eye- said after noticing the gaze of curious Iianng-In this way we can fly over the city and no one will notice us and get to our base in full secrecy .

-Technologies are not yet disclosed to the inhabitants of the Earth but already known and available to members of the Alliance- said Isabel-Various intelligent civilizations in the cosmos have decided to share their knowledge in order to progress more quickly and are easy to imagine how technologies that can not, at least for now, be familiar with them. ... Not everyone could use them to correct .

-The men, although they have the seed of intelligence ... altruistic evolution of the species is still characterized by a strong spirit of selfishness and domination-continued Nattu who was observing the city from oblivion, now very close.

The ship had slowed down and quietly flew over the roofs of houses, among the unsuspecting inhabitants. The engine nacelle was devoid of noise, was also the result of a technology not known to Iianng that look wonderful out of the porthole.

The spacecraft is headed toward an abandoned building, located on the outskirts of the city and broke into the big fireplace. When the end of that a small hatch, well camouflaged, and opened a deep metallic corridor full of lights appeared in the spacecraft that went to great speed going through it underground.

Iianng did not understand when in the basement was dug out when the ship stopped to open by displaying the seats on which sat within the Alliance's secret base.

-Come!-Pacificus said, noting that Iianng was still absorbed in observing what was around him-no time to lose. We must take stock of the situation, assign specific tasks and get to work. The Earth could be in danger .

Iianng with Onni on the shoulder followed Pacificus, Isabel and Nattu alzatisi that the chairs had set out for a corridor that led them in a room similar to the one he had seen on Arret. There were the regulatory systems of the conversation and the dimensions were smaller but the dominant white and the lights were similar to those in the meeting room of the Intergalactic Council.

Nattu put the bag with the equipment that had been consegante Nollah by using a command and did appear on the table as the centerpiece of the room, a map of the Earth.

-Thank you Nicolas! Sit down please-Pacificus said, before taking the floor-then, according to the latest research of intelligence Arret Malandah is on our planet with the equipment and material to build a weapon dangerous to the security of land and other civilization. The purpose of this act by a respected scientist, there are known nor is it our job to find. The Intergalactic Council has asked us to keep the situation under observation on Earth in order to identify and capture Malandah. Only after we could understand the reasons of this strange gesture. This is our mission!-

-This is the immense rainforest Alibah Sinab-Nattu said as he was zooming in the map on Africa-is an immense!-Exclaimed sadly.

-Do not despair Nicolas-Isabel said, smiling at seeing the expression of Nattu-All there is a solution .

-We'll find him, because now we have a new and excellent observer of us ...-Pacificus said, winking at Iianng-Now we come to the assignments! Nicolas Alibah Sinab you go to. You are what he knows best those places and the secrets of the rainforest. Isabel ... you'll stay here, so keep in touch with the Arret Nollah and intelligence to get the latest updates. I, however, I will study the latest writings and discoveries Malandah to understand what are his intentions and to prevent any moves. ... Ianng, you will have a less arduous task. You'll go to Accolville, close to home, so you can see, from places known to you, any clues that Malandah left at the first junction or any new strange events .

-Can I see my parents?- said almost unconsciously Iianng.

-You can but the conditions that you know!- said Pacificus well aware of the pain that the link was severed just cause to Iianng-indeed, so that people can recognize you in your town will use the retreat turned. ... With different appearance can also go to live near your old home to see your parents. But remember the covenant you made. You now live a new life that no longer has any link with the past .

Iianng nodded, glad of the news received.

When the tasks were assigned Nattu opened the case of equipment provided by Nollah and distributed. All the machinery to clear the memory and put on anti-gravity boots that looked normal boots and turned to fasten the belt. Iianng had just tied the transformed Nattu handed him a human hair.

-Take this and put it in your transmutation. It is a hair of an adult who has no particular traits, such as to create attention. You will have a look that you can avoid annoying questions and rent a room in front of the house to do your job .

-Thank you Nicolas!-Iianng said that as soon as he activated the transformed assumed many different forms and not being able to mirror only noticed the increased height and mass, and assumed that the hairs had appeared on his hands.

-Hello mister unknown!-Nicolas said, squinting his right eye.

-For the weapons we have to follow the directives received, although personally I am opposed to their use!-Intervened Pacificus-The weapons were created to look like a common ballpoint pens, so always keep them within reach without attracting attention. Council to reverse the switch, placing the red unless you are face to face with the dragon Falstok or in case of need extemal. We must try to capture live Malandah that, although still very good and crazy mind .

After the meeting, and equipped for the mission Nattu greeted Pacificus and Isabel before rising to the surface and the little monkey with Iianng Onni. Before going to Alibah Sinab Nattu was accompanied by his little monkey to Iianng Accolville.

When they arrived on the city invisible spaceship landed in a deserted part of town to allow Iianng to get off.

-Take these Iianng-Nattu said, handing him a bundle of money and a particular phone-you will need these to live and rent a room. This, however is a special radio transmitter, disguised as a perfectly normal phone, allowing you to contact us if you have news .

-You will be able to see me or contact me? .

-Of course, not only through the radio transmitter. Remember that in your body are implanted chips including some there is one that allows us to understand exactly where you are. Are you one of us, now, do not forget!- and after you smile el'occhiolino Nattu closed the door and left with the ship shortly after it disappeared from view of Iianng.

CHAPTER XVI

WAITING FOR A SIGN.

The apartment Iianng that took place upstairs was that of TERMIS Dad, his old neighbor, and the window you could see very well in his old home. Without the services of his mother, now, not only her room but the whole little house was in disarray.

-But where did I put the binoculars- said rummaging through the clothes scattered everywhere-Ah, here at last!- and after having rearranged as was the stuff scattered around the room stood at the window to see the people who stood in front of the old house.

-What a strange feeling!- said to himself-see his own funeral with a sense of exhilaration and sadness at the same time. I'm not there but I could be there and what I see was not at all staged, and then Mom ... Dad ... that pain ... to see them! .

The joy for the staging was soon replaced by a deep sadness when the house behind the funeral procession, they went out to his parents: Iianng Williot senior, despite his notorious coolness was clearly felt in the face and Elizabeth, his mother, could little to cover her tears with the dark glasses he wore.

Among amci Noncky, on crutches, who followed the coffin with her face full of tears and other friends who tried to console him. Iianng could imagine how he felt his friend. Being extremely sensitive person had a deep remorse for having given his friend his trip because if he had not done anything of what he saw would happen.

Seeing so much suffering Iianng was tempted to go down between the parents and friends and say everything and could barely contain himself.

Among the crowd stood out all her relatives and other friends from school friends, a profound sense of melancholy for the old life came upon him, so he preferred to renounce the views and lay down on the bed as sad as ever. The tears flowed down his cheeks he could not detain them. He was conscious of having made a decision that was irrevocable: his old life was over and the world he knew was dead.

In the days that followed Iianng remained for hours lying in bed with you in mind the images of his coffin, his parents distraught and desperate Nonky among other friends. The Onni the monkey stood silent, almost as if he understood what he was trying his new master.

Only when he realized the importance that the decision could have sull'incolumità secret mission for his own, he decided to go to work, looking for some clue, some strange event.

Days passed but did not suggest any useful clue. The playful Onni was the only companion of days of tedious waiting. During the conjunction dimensional seemed Malandah had left traces and the sky was always the one who remembered Accolville, both during the day and at night. In comments made to Sassocity, in fact, the stars and constellations were those who remembered it by heart.

On television there was no foreign news: the usual politics and world news from the fire caused, according to the commentator at the probable hot or real estate speculation, which affects various parts of Africa day.

Iianng lay on the bed to reflect the comments made because they had not brought any useful result.

-Maybe they chose the wrong them recruit-Iianng said to himself staring at the ceiling, then closed his eyes-a good observer must be able to see through the eyes of the mind. What could be wrong with the things that the eyes appear completely normal? .

Suddenly lightning flashed in the mind of Iianng that sprang up out of bed to turn on the television. Changing channels until you manage to find new news on the fires in Africa.

-... Probably the usual speculation-the commentator said-since the fires affecting their areas of rainforest to date are not covered by buildings. Investigators believe the place tomorrow if it were possible to build in areas affected by the fires that you see in the pictures, the revenue would be really high. Arson is suspected, therefore, the matrix of the same ... . Meanwhile, the projected television images of the rainforest not far from that of Alibah Sinab.

Iianng lowered the volume and began looking for the broadcaster.

-But where? Possible that they are so messy!- said while rummaging through his stuff and, when found immediately selected the base number of Gramm city.

-Iianng hello-Isabel said when she saw the phone call-Did you find something?-

-I think you Isabel!-Replied, still looking aerial images projected on television-I think it's in the rainforest of Aga, not far from where he is Nicolas .

-How did you come to this conclusion? .

-I saw the news- said with great simplicity Iianng-spoke of arson in Africa and I immediately thought of the dragon Falstok .

-You're right Iianng-Isabel said with a wonderful voice-all the news we had before our eyes and we have not noticed. ... Right ... You are the flames of Falstok Iianng great! I will fetch the same spot where you left Nicolas, to bring the central .

The mood of Iianng finally recovered. He finally regained self-confidence and belief in the choice he had done and after throwing a glance towards the window of his house said: -Do not worry I'll always be beside you to protect yourself! . Then, he left the house with the monkey Onni, traveled to the place where he had left the first time Professor Nattu with the spacecraft.

After meeting the basic plan of action was decided. Pacificus would stay behind Gramm city to maintain contact with Arret to observe and monitor the overall situation, since nothing was possible, while Iianng and Isabel would immediately reached Nicolas Nattu that in the meantime had moved from Alibah Sinab to Aga.

CHAPTER XVII

BACK TO AFRICA.

The invisible spaceship landed in a deserted barn, not far from the villa where he was staying Nicolas Nattu did find that receiving Iianng and Isabel.

As soon as he fell again breathed the air Iianng African flavor that still seemed to have that particular felt the first time I visited, then, went to greet Nicolas Nattu.

-Good morning little man anonymous-Nattu said, smiling as he saw Iianng-But now you can take back your appearance! I know it seems to get larger in the eyes of Isabel, but I assure you that she does not like the anonymous man- and as I winked, he embraced his friend.

Iianng turned off and after he had regained its normal appearance followed, with Onni, Nicolas and Isabel inside the house.

The house of Professor Nattu was not very big, but enjoyed a beautiful view of the huge rain forest and was equipped with every comfort. As soon as Iianng was heard inside the house will suffer a friendly voice that shouted his name and emerged from the shadows the figure of James.

-Iianng old boy! How long-James said with a smile-I was here to work, to investigate mysterious fires in the forest when I met Nicolas, I announced your imminent return .

-James to see you again! It seems to have been a lifetime since the last time we saw each other- and while Isabel and Nicolas had left in order not to hear them talking to James, Iianng kept talking with his friend-are you already working with the intelligence Alibah Sinab? Did you burn up the track! .

-Well, here have a different approach from that of other universities- said a little embarrassed-If teachers can see the qualities you bring to the test immediately. I was lucky ... And here I am to investigate these fires .

Iianng not told his friend that was there for the same reason, indeed, began to think how he could get to know the results of various studies that African intelligence had led until then.

-But can you tell me what are the possible causes of these fires? .

-How can the media say that there is an intent to speculation-later James paused before continuing in the speech-however, the secret services and government agencies Alibah Sinab have experienced some strange things ... .

-What kind?-Iianng churches concerned.

-See Iianng can not tell you everything ... That does not add is that some fires were started in the deep forest, or in an area where one can hardly think of building exploitation. But there's more that we do not explain. The trees burned, according to the analysis of the first samples removed by helicopter, but no traces of chemical elements known fuels. This is the best I can tell you! .

-Well you're right! I understand-Iianng said that now seemed to have more tangible evidence of the presence of Malandah rainforest Aga.

In the meantime, had returned Isabel and Nicolas who were seated next to two boys.

-Can I offer you some coffee African children?-Nattu said, before embarking into the kitchen after everyone agreed.

-James, but can you tell me at what point the forest fires have occurred these suspicions?-Immediately asked Iianng.

-Sorry Iianng prevented me from talking about it and then the forest behind us and so great that only by consulting the maps deposited at the intelligence headquarters of the Aga would be possible to have a precise indication .

-The Headquarters at which you're working, right?-Isabel asked, looking suspicious as little as possible to those questions for James.

-Well, yeah!-He answered-If you knew, I began to suspect that you used part of some secret organization intent to steal confidential information .

After having seen in her eyes, and Iianng Isabel laughed. The bad blood from investigator James Iianng thought he was not lying to himself.

The talk turned sharply on more frivolous and not just the coffee was consumed James said he was eager to go and began to greet friends. When it came round Nattu, still decked out with cooking utensils, wounded him in greeting his friend with a small knife on his back.

-Do not worry-James said after noticing that it was a small wound-I do not know how many a day walking in the forest .

-I'm sorry really James. I'm really a geek- and after giving him a patch to cover the small wound greeted his friend to be alone with the other members of the Alliance.

When James was away, Nicolas Nattu Iianng motioned to open her own as soon as he turned around and dropped it inside the small drop of blood that had been left with a knife and, after a short Iianng assumed the guise of his friend James. The monkey went away when he saw that his pardon had taken many different forms.

-Hello James!-Smiling, said Professor Nattu-Do not worry about the other James, drank some tea and soporific I believe is already resting in my garden .

-Nicolas six an old fox!-Exclaimed Isabel-Of you can not even trust your friends! .

-Cara remember that we must pass on my bed the other James and take the step so that the new James would sneak into the intelligence headquarters of the Aga, without arousing suspicion- said Nattu by a wink at Isabel.

Iianng plan was amazed that Isabel and Nicolas were able to devise in the short time he spent talking with his friend. After magnetic mirror Iianng took the pass to James that Isabel gave him and the three studied the appropriate plan documents and secret plant, for areas affected by the mysterious fires.

When all the moves were designed, and Isabel Nattu Iianng accompanied with the appearance of James in the intelligence headquarters of the Aga and they came in with a firm step inside.

When Iianng was within the restricted section, where they were secret documents relating to the mysterious fires began sifting through folders and photographed with a special machine all he could.

Among the documents were never disclosed to the media including photos, which they saw burned villages, trees with signs of large claws, carcasses of animals with broken bones and footprints of an animal of unknown species.

-This is it!-Iianng said before taking the plants with an indication of the places affected by the devastation and leave.

As soon as Nattu was able to see the places marked on the map immediately noticed that it was the most dangerous and inaccessible rainforest, some of which were those who had visited with Ibo during the dangerous expedition that made some time ago.

Back home, Iianng took his likeness and James was repositioned on the grass where he had fallen asleep and when she recovered Nattu accandto he was there to stage to be worried about fainting. When James departed Nicolas Iianng Isabel and led by his old friend, Zilù. This was found by Nattu and Ibo in the famous expedition in the inaccessible rain forest, alone in a village completely destroyed by fighting between tribes. Ibo decided to take him and when he was largest began to work at a travel agency led through the forest because he knew very well there.

-Zilù ago just for us. Work here!-Nattu said when he got the company to transport the boy where he worked- and lived for a long time in the forest and beyond to know very well the unexplored areas of the forest also speaks the language of many indigenous people in it. Even with his help I managed to get away and Ibo in that famous journey .

Inside the small bazaar was Zilù with other men and boys who worked there.

Zilù was a very lively and intelligent boy, he had large dark eyes and hair twisted as they used to do in his village. As soon as he saw Nattu jumped into his arms and greeted him with great friendship.

-Zilù Hello! At the end we always review-Nicolas said with a smile-These are some friends. He is Isabel and she is Iianng .

-Enjoy!- said watching the two reviewers then looked Nattu's face-I bet you have something to do. How may I help you .

-In my mind reader!-Nicolas said with a smile-Well, I must venture back into the forest elephant and I need some good guides .

-You must also much in the forest?-Zilù churches.

-Yes!-Nicolas replied, looking into the eyes of little black boy-I must return to those places where I found you. I have to do some research with my friends .

-I understand! Unfortunately, children may accompany you to a certain point in the forest. They fear further and not allow you to take with you their elephants .

-Never mind! I'll settle for a short passage- said Nicolas and then continued with a knowing smile-it's important that you make me a guide for the rest of our journey .

-Where you get a professor?-

-The fault of the devil!- said in a tone heavy-you feel like with me? .

-We will go with you professor! .

In the distance, while a big big man, well dressed, greeted Nicolas, was flooded, the owner of the company and his great friend and Ibo Addar.

-Health Professor!- said in a clear voice and with a big smile-Do you want to revisit the mysterious forest? .

-Once is not enough-he said jokingly Nattu-be with me so I remember the old days Zilù .

-Well, well! We will provide my best elephants and three other children so no danger a second time .

Nicola Allagi greeted with great affection but not revealed his true destination is because it had to be kept secret so that, if he knew the place, would never have allowed the children to walk and his elephants in the forest to take them even halfway .

Nicolas had to rely on Zilù that, in addition to keeping the secret, was good friends with other children of the expedition and would have had difficulty convincing them to accompany us as far as they would during any danger.

The shipment was ready, he would set off at dawn the next day looking for Malandah.

CHAPTER XVIII

Searching through wilderness.

The sunlight and Iianng dawn, dressed in boots and held for hiking, waiting for the arrival of delegates with Nicolas and Isabel, at the agreed place: a narrow street from Aga is also within the immense rain forest.

At that hour of the morning, the forest gave off a strong smell of humidity and fresh air inside the mysterious forest that blew toward them was full of strange ways of birds that were heard in the distance. The narrow road that winds into the forest had been formed for short trips that tourists were taking advantage of the elephants and guides of flooding, although he had decided that a tourist route short and pretty safe in the great forest, he managed to find great source of income.

Professor Nattu who knew the dangers that lurked in the forest that was about to explore in depth for a second time, he wanted to re-check the equipment of his companions.

In backpacks they had brought there were powerful torches to light their way well if they are not able to go back before sunset. The night in the forest, according to legend, envelops you completely so that the eyes can not distinguish more members of the body. There was no lack special knives and cigarette lighters to light the fire, drinking straws and making it possible to purify water that is sucked through them. The water supply that they had brought it would not be enough if the search had continued beyond a certain time or a number of incidents had occurred. To work, however, possible food shortages, Nicolas had placed in backpacks special nutritional pills: those that were used in space travel, to ensure an adequate supply of nutrients.

There was no lack of forest and planting bushes and Onni monkey, with a good ear and instinct would have warned of possible dangers in time.

-Now we come to the equipment not of this earth- said Nicolas-Transfer, anti-gravity boots and weapons Nollah I see that you have with you. ... And take this! He is a radar that picks up signals emitted by our bark is able to indicate our position on the small screen. There could be very useful in cases where, for various reasons, we should lose sight of the forest in this hellish .

-Thanks Nicolas-Iianng said taking his radar and seeing him curiously.

-Nicolas, we have had guidelines on how to use weapons of Nollah?-Isabel asked, holding the weapon arretiana technology.

-No, Isabel! We will follow what we have agreed with pacificus. The switch will stay on the cartridges blue set to capture live Malandh-then after a short pause he said-... if things go wrong, you're still allowed to select the red cartridges. ... Now, however, hide those things because I see that the guides are close to flood! .

In the distance we saw approaching three big elephants, caparisoned for the trip and accompanied by three armed teenagers, among whom no one could see Zilù.

-Good morning, gentlemen!- said the largest of the three boys-I am and they are Athul Sahn and IMU. We are the guides of flooding, ready to go for an excursion into the mysterious forest of Aga . The boy was not tall but he was well placed, with alert eyes and look so kind and proud.

-Athul Hello! But ... Zilù-Nicolas Nattu said but did not finish speaking because he warned of the noises from the forest behind him, which attracted everyone's attention. Fear of those mysterious passages that were moving fast towards them vanished from the forest when he greeted all who came out Zilù.

-What were you doing in there all alone and unarmed?-Nicolas asked concerned for the noise still scared.

-Professor I made sure everything was alright for the excursion. My friends and elephants of accommodations must accompany safely up to a place where they have never been very close to the village of Aminta. I had to check the top of a tree that there were no signs of danger from that tribe .

-The Aminta!-Nicolas Nattu exclaimed astonished-but they are a tribe of which I have heard of only in legends, nobody has been able to see .

-Professor you forget that I lived for a long time in the forest. It's my home and I still recognize the signs and people-responded with a small Zilù serious look before making a sign to the other boys of accommodations starting the hike.

Elephants pace of mind for that stretch of the route that they used to walk, led by the children of accommodations. Iianng on the backs of elephants saw one of those admiring the forest around him. The unspoiled nature and dominated the smells and sounds were much more understood than he could imagine he was used.

Nicolas was Zilù elephant and watched and listened to the distant signals of potential danger, with increasing intensity as the party is forwarded in the most inaccessible and never traveled by elephant.

At some point the beaten path made a turn to get back on itself and the elephants had a moment of hesitation before going on the road they were used and also in the bush.

Zilù was also well up on the elephant to better hear the sounds of the forest and had mentioned to Athul to be alert with weapons. The elephants had to do even a small stretch of road noise and they did nell'incedere through the dense vegetation could attract wild animals.

Nicolas and Isabel, unnoticed, had challenged the weapon Nollah and looked closely at the trees. The bullets would not kill or left blue marks on the animals that had attacked them but they were enough to fall asleep for a while allowing him to save himself and the party.

Onni suddenly began to shake on the shoulder and Iianng elephants began to get agitated by blocking the advance, while the other boys tried to calm them down, Zilù hand on the bow that had tied behind his shoulder and motioned to Athul to prepare. At one point we heard a muffled growl: they were a couple of tigers who had identified the party and hidden in the bush were approaching.

Suddenly one of them jumped to attack the elephant on which was Iianng, who was startled by the speed of the action. Zilù with flick struck with an arrow, launched with great precision, the tiger that had escaped the pain. The other frightened by the firing of Athul had fled into the bush.

The elephant was wounded and the dangers of Iianng was too much to venture beyond Athul and the other two guys, though regretfully had to leave his friend Zilù, alone with his friend in the dangerous woods, although he left before I go his rifle Nattu that took him thanking the three boys to get them together right there.

Now the path to the fault of the Devil began to become much harder and more dangerous.

Nattu and others had to use special knives that were with him in order to advance through the dense vegetation, unlike Zilù who could move without hurting themselves in the dangerous vegetation and branches of forest trees.

When the vegetation began to thin out around them Zilù stretched ear to the trees around them and with a slow nod told friends to stay calm and not make sudden movements. As soon as he finished saying these words came down from the trees many natives armed with spears and arrows that Nattu without even knowing it and the other, surrounded them. They were people of very dark complexion, tall, with braided hair like those of Zilù and colorful decorations on the face and body.

Zilù began to speak, with incomprehensible language, with one of the natives, the most robust and full of decorations on the body and, after all they had, the weapons down, Zilù explained that the captain of the guard of the Aminta would take them by the great shaman Atu Kuo-to decide their fate.

-Our destiny?- said looking worried Nattu Zilù.

-Do not worry professor. Aminta's talk about it when they see something new. The great shaman I know and you do not have to fear .

Zilù and the others were conducted in the presence of Atu-Kuo who, after a pause, she opened her eyes and looked at him without saying anything to a foreign one.

The shaman was sitting on a big chair made of bamboo and other woods and was surrounded by other Aminta.

Zilù, before speaking, waited for the venerable shaman did the first question. The conversation, though unintelligible was followed closely by Iianng, Nicolas and Isabel trying to understand the expression of the faces and the tone of voice. The little monkey had remained on the shoulder of Onni Iianng not to abandon his master in time of danger.

When the speech, sometimes switched between Kuo and Atu-Zilù was finished, he explained to friends what the shaman had told the Aminta.

-Professor do not fear for your life. Atu-Kuo is a friend and if you spoke to me in that way was because he is very concerned about our visit. According to his last foreign visit of the predictions is related to the dangerous god of fire which ultimately is attacking the forest and some surrounding villages-Zilù said to reassure his friends.

-Actually not entirely wrong-he said quietly Nicolas-Zilù guess you'll have guessed that we are here to investigate those mysterious fires. You are too keen to hide things! However, I need your help again. Try to make you say which side is the lair of the fire god .

-Ok. At the right time to ask- and some said Zilù Aminta were preparing a small feast to welcome the guests.

The dishes had strong flavors, which were not used Iianng and others, but the food could not refuse because it was a sign of welcome.

Atu-Kuo was very welcoming and generous, although pointed out that their visit could not last long: he feared, in fact, that would attract the god of evil among his people.

-According to what I said Atu-Kuo- said Zilù-The lair of the dragon god is secret but its presence is linked to that of the tribe of cannibalistic warriors dangerous Zann-To. They provide fresh meat and still bleeding the powerful god to have more strength in combat .

-The Zann-To!-Nicolas said looking at his friend.

-You can not know! They live in inaccessible places and very close to the faults of the Devil. Places where no one ever ventured. I myself only heard about in legends .

-How will we get there?-Asked Isabel.

-The venerable Atu-Kuo said that the village of the warrior god of fire is continuing toward the heart of the forest, walking a few miles south .

When the dishes were finished with a bow Zilù thanked the shaman and without touching or turning beckoned his friends to go and soon they were back in the thick forest.

CHAPTER XIX

THE MYSTERY OF THE FIRE GOD.

The village of Aminta, was now distant and Iianng with the little monkey and the three friends he was venturing into the deep forest which not only Professor Nattu, but also the small Zilù knew.

The vegetation and the terrain made it difficult for some stretches forward with the large knife they had used until then. Fortunately, the small Onni had unwittingly encouraged the party the easiest route by instinct when he climbed on the various vines hanging from trees over who had climbed. Many, in fact, were the traits for which you had to climb up the vines over the thick vegetation.

To make it easier to jump from one vine to another Nicolas advised to activate anti-gravity boots anti gravity set to minimum so that the weight, however, to facilitate oscillation of the vines.

When the vegetation was less dense, the group also went on foot to avoid dangerous jumps. The sunlight, meanwhile, had fallen and the fault of the Devil, as shown in the map was still far away. The slow pace, had inevitably lengthened the calculated times to reach its destination and began to feel fatigue.

-Professor, now must be very careful and make little noise-Zilù said softly, knowing very well the dangers that could arise when the sun went down-we must be careful with every little noise and the sudden silence of nature. Raiders of the night may already be in search of food and then we are in the territory of bloody Zann-to .

-Could you communicate with them if we meet them?-Nattu said softly with his gun firmly in hand and watchful eye to the surrounding environment-are you still an inhabitant of the mysterious forest .

-No, Professor! Zann-To's are an isolated tribe and bloody. They love the blood and worship the god of fire- said quietly Zilù-If we capture we eat. They are a tribe of cannibals! .

Nattu was more scared of Iianng and Isabel after the revelation of Zilù.

The darkness became more intense and suddenly the sounds of birds and the monkey ceased Onni began.

-Approaching someone or something!-Iianng said looking around.

Zilù wield the bow, Nattu gun and nervously trying to find something in the thick vegetation, while the monkey Onni fled up a tree nearby.

While looking for the weapon Iianng arretiana in his pocket he felt the sting after a short neck and lost consciousness.

When she came Iianng looked around and noticed that it has a huge house with bars and the ground full of blood. When the ground with all the equipment and clothes full of blood next to him saw that Nattu also looking around and getting up again and Isabel Zilù still stunned.

-We have been sleeping with arrows imbued with a sap extracted from a plant that has a strong soporific qualities-Nattu said, showing a Iianng a shot with blowgun darts-They got us in this cage, perhaps to give us feed the god of their Fire .

-Are you sure you do not want to devour them- said Iianng seeing through the bars of the guardians Zann-To.

-Enough!- and pointed upwards-See. There is no roof to this cage. So their god can eat. Then, just look around and all full of blood and animal carcasses and human resources. Your clothes are full of blood, even the remains of the Zann-To you it was next door. Some of them even sacrificed to the god .

-But this is really a god, or devour at the end we just prey?-Asked Isabel.

-The fire god exists-he said quietly Zilù-The Aminta saw him .

-I agree that it really exists!-Nattu cried when he saw the large footprint of a dragon just below them- and Falstok! .

Meanwhile, the noise you hear in the distance were approaching: it was the leader of the Zann-To that was approaching the cage, surrounded by many warriors with huge teeth and massive bodies and dark. The leader of the Zann-To was higher than the others and had a hat made of colorful feathers of birds and challenged with a big stick at its end a ball and at one point he cried out to heaven and all around him Zann-To began to sing the songs rhythm. Then the head-to Zann pointed to the prisoners and the warriors took the stones on the ground and began to hurl against them.

Professor Nattu was struck on the forehead by a stone thrown through the bars.-They want to hurt us so that the smell of blood attracts the dragon Falstok!-Nattu said, touching his forehead began to bleed.

Zilù was also shot in the leg and they all squatted protecting themselves as best they could from the stones hurled through the cage.

Iianng put his hand on the boot and adjust by the key anti-gravity so as to begin to rise. With a jump, then rose above the cage and Zann-To astonished by the gesture supernatural stopped throwing rocks and fell silent.

Iianng rise in the sky above the cage with one hand and taken an overhanging branch of a tree and lit it with the lighter in his pocket.

The Zann-To frightened began to bow and worship him as a god.

Iianng managed to catch your breath and check that they were good friends, under him, then even when the shaman head bent Iianng pointed to the cage and then his friends with the index finger and suffered two warriors Zann-To the bars opened, freeing Nattu, Zilù and Isabel.

Iianng meanwhile reduced the anti-gravity system and slowly landed next to his friends before the scared-to Zann, still bent in adoration.

Iianng also gave some burning branches to the friends. Then he saw that the head shaman stood up with a big bow and had invited them to feast on raw meat behind them.

Iianng was still covered with the blood of the remains of the Zann-To on which it was thrown when he was still asleep. Even her other friends were covered in blood and Nattu was wounded in the forehead.

Warriors Zann-to shaman who followed their gestures of reverence to the gods offered fresh meat.

-You know what!-Exclaimed Nattu still painful-I got hungry and I cook some of this stuff .

Iianng abozzò a smile and help the teacher to prepare a fire and when the fire was lit and vigorous warriors Zann-To frightened by the heat and flames had retreated while maintaining the attitude toward the gods.

-But not bad!-Nattu said as he ate a leg of roast meat-wonder what it is. Sa chicken! .

-True! Not bad-he said watching the Iianng Zann-To that kneeling in front of them attended the banquet.

Onni the meantime had returned from his master, down from a tree nearby.

-Monkey treacherous and cowardly-Nattu said that in the meantime had been medicated wound dressings-Before he cheats on me and then we leave for the FIFA .

When the banquet was finished and the fire was weakening the shaman chief approached Iianng pointing to a temple located on a high structure.

-He probably wants to staying in the temple of the gods-Isabel said.

-Well! From there we could better monitor the situation until it returns to the day- said Nicolas Nattu and, after taking a branch on fire with a hand grabbed his arm and with little Zilù in the system jumped on anti-gravity that made him the true rise temple of the gods. Iianng and Isabel did the same.

Zann-To's watched amazed as the gods were able to move the heat and light so easily from one place to another. When Iianng and the others were within the temple some warriors Zann-To be placed under guard to the chief deity, while the shaman came to pray to the sky the dragon Falstok.

-Iianng this fire will not last long-Nattu said, checking the few branches on fire in front of the temple-We turn on our torches and make rounds at night .

-The time and place quite high and if the light of torches does not scare could always take the branches to keep alive the fire- said Isabel, and although no one wanted to sleep for the first two decided they were the guards and one round would rest.

The night was founded and darkness enveloped everything, even the two-Zann To the base of the temple had not seen any more. In addition, the firelight in front of Iianng prevented him from seeing much beyond that anything could happen without them would notice it.

-We must be careful with your ears, not eyes- said Zilù-The night is too dark. Listen to the sounds of nature and felt the danger .

-Zilù right- said Iianng-Onni Then we also will help. When something starts to feel agitated .

All were silent, listening to the sounds of the forest cover from time to time by the crackling of burning wood. The cold of the night, meanwhile, had increased and the heat of the flames began to be insufficient to heat them. Nattu then decided to climb onto the roof of the temple to rip branches from other focus.

Iianng had gone to check with his flashlight illuminating the roof so as to enable faster Nattu perform its task. The night was very dark and although the lights of the surrounding torches seemed impenetrable. Only the sounds of nocturnal animals live made the surrounding environment. Suddenly, however, there was total silence and everything seemed dead, so that Nattu stopped its movement and avoided to make some noise by breaking sticks. A deep breath broke the silence of the night and a small flame lit up the sky above the tree: the enormous dragon Falstok was right next to the temple and when he saw the lights of the torches and move away Nattu within the temple gave a strong yelled that broke the silence of the night and a huge jet of fire burn the tree from which Nattu was to rip some branches.

The light of the tree in flames lit up the surroundings and saw the Zann-To bow almost apologizing for not doing their god of fire to find food in the cage. The dragon that had approached the temple to chase Nattu Iianng and was attracted by the voices of the many-to Zann who were at the foot of the temple and came upon them after he opened his mouth and ate three.

-To the Zann began to run away from all fear.

Taking advantage of the fact that the dragon had turned its back on them and Isabel ordered Nattu Iianng arretrane to load their weapons while he was taking aim with a rifle in his hand. The copo shot only served to draw attention to the dragon Falstok who returned to the temple.

The skin of the dragon was too thick and hard to be penetrated by the shot of a normal rifle.

The claws of the dragon were in the temple and tried to grab Iianng that in order to escape he dropped the weapon Nollah. The temple while he was falling under the weight of the huge dragon. Nattu fell through a crack that was created at the foot of the temple and fell gently thanks to the anti-gravity. Now he could take aim with calm on the dragon that was intended to destroy the temple back to capture his friends. After selecting the red ammunition, a laser shot sheared clean off the tail of the dragon, and cried with a terrifying Nattu turned briefly to avoid getting crushed by the dragon that fell on the ground in pain. Immediately after Nattu took refuge behind a rock to avoid being devoured by the dragon.

Falstok sore and out of the corner saguinante flew back to his lair among the screams broke the silence of the night.

Nattu, revived the anti-gravity system and a jump back to the temple to make sure that his friends were all right.

-My weapon has been destroyed by Falstok during his attack-Iianng said disconsolately.

The darkness of the night was clearing and the opportunity to chase the dragon could not hurt to flush Malandah lost.

-Children now we have to go- said Nattu-Chasing the dragon hurt by the traces of the same sagu left on the trees. It is a good time to discover the lair of Malandah! .

-But how do we see the traces on the trees and reach the dragon Malandah before noticing the wound and start to get suspicious?-Isabel said.

-Activate the most out of our system so that anti-gravity jumping on the tops of the trees until you see the den .

-Good idea Nicolas- said Iianng still sore-could think from the outset, however, .

After retrieving the bags with the equipment quickly embraced Zilù Nattu that after activating the system angigravitazionale Falstok jumped onto the burned and then went on the closer. What seemed to work and Iianng with Onni and Isabel followed him.

To speed up the tracking system it was necessary to continuously adjust the phase of increasing anti-gravity jumping and reducing it at the time of maximum elevation in order to return more quickly to the new tree.

-The tracks are clearly visible-Nattu said- and there in the distance when the fog clears you can see .

-Hopefully it will not speed up or you will lose-Iianng said while clutching the little monkey jumping he admired from the trees.

At one point we saw far down the dragon Falstok share and disappear from view.

-Maybe we are!- said Nattu seeing off the dragon's share.

And when they were near trees that had disappeared behind the dragon's share also went down to touch their land.

-The dragon has fallen a little further. In order not to arouse suspicion of a sudden we go walking and see where he hid the dragon and his scientist-while Nattu had the gun and held him tight Zilù. The four advanced through the vegetation trying to figure out where the dragon was over Falstok.

CHAPTER XX

The fault of the devil.

Among the dense vegetation of the forest you could not see nothing, neither the shape nor the heavy breath of the dragon.

-Possible?-Nicolas Nattu cried softly-I'm sure it fell between the trees .

-Nicolas Let's pay attention!-Isabel said the mysterious disappearance of the dragon-could have guessed that followed him and was stationed to prepare a trap .

-I have done studies on the dragon Arret. They are intelligent but not to this extent. Although genetically modified Malandah had the dragon to make her smarter than we should feel the heavy breathing. ... Then, the wound was in dire need of care and the first thing he did was take refuge in its burrow in search of his master .

-Maybe you're right Nicolas. So where can this lair. I do not see anything-always worried about Isabel said.

-It can not be far off. Falstok would not have fallen in the bush long before his lair. Its size would prevent him from moving easily between this vegetation-Nattu said-let us part! I know it can be risky but we must understand where Malandah before I begin to suspect the injury Falstok and run in search of another refuge .

-I agree-Iianng said.

-Well!-Nattu said looking in my eyes then turn to friends for Iianng-Let the two groups. Zilù and I'll come back as we could, without realizing it, have passed the point where the dragon has fallen in the forest on this side. You and Isabel, but get over it and, at first strange calls. ... Remember, the Center had rooms in the basement, then it is possible that the hole is underneath our feet. Be careful! .

-We'll be careful!- said the concern Nattu Isabel and then with a smile, before walking away, he said- and I Zilù into our first mission in these forests that we did not have simple weapons ... .

All agreed, partly because he had to avoid the onset of dusk and the dangers that he brought with him, because of the few weapons which now available.

Iianng Isabel and advanced slowly between the thick leaves look carefully not only about them but also on the ground in order to identify the entrance to the lair of Malandah.

-I do not see anything-Iianng said looking at the beautiful Isabel-but the dragon was down right near here .

Suddenly Iianng attention was attracted by the rustling of the wind coming over the bushes in front of them.

-Hear that noise too, the fresh wind? It seems to come from behind those bushes-

-It Iianng! I feel it too, and also seems to have noticed the small Onni- and a bit of fear gripped the hand of Iianng, making him blush.

When Isabel and Iianng oltrpassarono the thick bushes that were before them were astonished to see the spectacle that presented itself in their eyes: the great faults of the Devil was right there.

The legends narrated in place of the ancient peoples of the forest really existed. It was a deep ravine that splits the rainforest, perhaps created by the impact of any celestial body. Iianng and Isabel cautiously looked outyou on the edge to see the depth.

-It's spectacular!-Exclaimed Iianng with the wind blowing from the bottom of the ravine-it seems supernatural .

-On the walls below us there are many caves, in which a refugee may have been preventing us to understand where was the dragon. The wind confuses the breath of the dragon, making him invisible- and in observing the openings along the deep ravine of the relatives said-Better chiamre Nattu! . That place looked like the magical place of hiding Malandah and his big dragon and Iianng was immediately agreed to call the professor Nattu, which was soon to arrive with Zilù that was absorbed to observe the ravine.

After looking for some place to see if there were movements to the group of friends devised a plan to try to examine the tunnels located along the wall of the ravine, apparently irranggiugibili if not in flight.

The steep walls of the ravine was not feasible paths and the Committee has no strings so long to reach the tunnels located along the wall beneath them. Suddenly a rock rim of the ravine posting is unbalanced and Isabel fell, amid the cries of his friends in the ravine. Iianng and later with Nicolas Zilù ran towards the edge to see and the canal was disturbed, as they saw emerge from the ravine Isabel thanks to anti-gravity.

-Boy, we activate our systems in order to get a push against Earth's gravity we can also make trips to the top. We may use the boots for at least observe the tunnels placed vertically along the side of the ravine .

All were enthusiastic about the idea had to Isabel, as soon resumed with fear over the incident avoided by a whisker.

The research begins the realization and while Iianng, Nicolas and Isabel probed the wall of the ravine, and the small Zilù Onni remained on guard to warn of any dangers.

The hours went by and between the various caves and tunnels within the system there was not an anti-gravity that could be the refuge of Malandah: some are too small for the dragon, other shallow to shelter from bad weather and dangerous to pursue the achievement of project secret. Once recovered Nattu Nicolas and others made of the situation.

-We could not find anything and the sunset is coming!-Nattu said sadly-but this seems the place! .

-It is!-Iianng said-I've seen more distant burrows of much larger and deeper. The only problem is that only with the anti-gravity system can not reach them ... .

Iianng could not finish the sentence because there was deep into the dragon from the depths of the ravine, and all ran to hide behind the bushes. All eyes were fixed on the brink of the ravine, waiting to see emerge something and suddenly we saw the mighty dragon that new Volvo over the forest. The four friends were well hidden until Falstok was not far away and its scary to noise of wings and faded slowly.

-He was here!-Nattu said softly-On his shoulders there was Malandah but he is here because the queue was treated Falstok .

-What do we do now?-Asked Isabel.

-The hole is definitely one of those passages which saw Iianng, but it would take to reach the wings. The anti-gravity systems as rightly said Iianng only allow us to move vertically and to reach those passages we must be able to move in orizzonatale ... .

-In a word, fly-Iianng added, reflecting on what to do.

-We'll find something!-Isabel encouraged-but not to risk that the dragon falls away? .

-Falstok sagu has lost a lot and need to eat. Dragons Arret can not live if they lose and do not recover normal blood levels of the same within a certain period of time. I hope we can figure out how to reach those tunnels, before his return .

At one point he was stroking the small Iianng Onni exclaimed: -Found! Consider some of these enormous leaves and use as food-

-But do not hold up our weight and you know-Nattu said.

-I know, but we will reduce your weight with the anti-gravity system. Light so that we can swim in the air, using the leaves as oars to move the air to reach the lair of Malandah .

-Pacificus not miss a shot- said Nattu amazed at the insight of the young member of the Alliance.

-Bravissimo Iianng-smug and smiling said Isabel.

After an initial check on all identified in the large, dark tunnel in the wall in front of them can burrow Malandah: you could see some signs of claws Falstok along the walls.

-Well!-Nattu said that addressing Zilù said-Zilù now you have to be careful and monitor the situation well with the small Onni. Climb up that tree, well camouflaged and at the first sign warned. Take this radio transmitter and press this button when you see Falstok return or other signs of danger .

Zilù, having made a small nod, without asking for further explanation Onni went with the small tree nearby and hid them under the large leaves so as not to be even more visible at the same Nattu.

-It's a very smart guy to be a native- said Isabel-But we must remember to use the machine memory just remove it all ends. The dragon and then the vision of Malandah can be removed from the mind of one who is not a member of the Alliance-

-You're right, Isabel!-Even if reluctantly Nattu said as he was a great friend of small Zilù-Zilù forget this trip. Now to get to that tunnel get ready .

-I only go there for now!-Exclaimed Iianng-If the dragon immediately returns to its lair not risk all to be discovered. The mission is too much importance to risk all life .

-Iianng right!- said after a moment of fear Nattu-In the first three could be noticed. However, we will protect your back with the weapon of Nollah .

Iianng had already taken two big leaves and had covered the body with leaves to blend in better once they reach the opposite wall.

After a run-lunaga, Iianng activates the anti-gravity, and with a leap, and flew high above the ravine.

A strong current was blowing from the deep ravine, and when the pressure was reduced and Iianng was found to float suspended in the air began to move the wings made with the two large leaves tied to his arms. The cave was not close and the flight was not easy for the strong currents which deviated away and the trajectory.

A scream and then a strong beat of wings in the distance and felt Iianng managed to reach the opposite side of the ravine and to camouflage the sight of the dragon, with the leaves on his back, using a small ridge next to the deep tunnel.

The danger is avoided by a whisker.

CHAPTER XXI

THE BATTLE.

Iianng had clung to the wall, hidden by the leaves that had stuck on the body. He could hear the deep breath of the dragon, his movements and did not dare turn his head. He felt that the dragon was still there, next to him and decided not to enter the cave so that Iianng began to be afraid of being identified. Suddenly he heard a thud as something thrown at the entrance of the cave and the corner of his eye he tried to understand what it was.

A small deer was dead at the foot of the dragon and footsteps were approaching. Suddenly a dark figure emerged from the bottom and thin burrow and, after taking his prey, stroked the dragon flew back out of the cave, up the forest.

As soon as the danger was far and deep tunnel Malandh was toranto Iianng communicated immediately with Nicolas Nattu.

-Malandah is here! But I did not expect that the dragon would return so soon. I have a narrow escape! .

-We have followed all Iianng. Falstok is back to offer dinner at his boss and we had not calculated ... Now wait there. I'll catch up with the weapon of Nollah asleep- and then answered Iianng contact Isabel as he was preparing for the flight to the burrow-Isabel, you will remain here to protect your back and just see emerge from the cave Malandah narcotizzalo you with the weapon . I'll do the same when I see him. We must capture him alive instead to understand what has happened .

After equipped Nattu Iianng soars to reach the other side of the ravine.

Zilù with the monkey and Isabel, however, remained to observe the scene with bated breath until he saw the two disappear into the deep tunnels of the cliff, after leaving the large leaves are used for flight.

The interior of the cave was very dark and had several passages in each room that confuses anyone who had ventured into them. It was almost as Malandah had changed the condition of the premises and to lose any unwanted guests.

-Damn!-Exclaimed softly Nattu-We can not separate us from the tunnels in danger of losing and being easy prey for Malandah .

-But it did not manage to catch it early! .

-I know. But for now we can not risk because we are not sure that the radio transmitter in here to take the firearm in our possession is only one- said, handing the weapon to Nattu Iianng-This is the best that you take. Malandah subsidiaries and although I hesitate a little more crazy to strike. But you're new in the Alliance and then if you came to seek conjunction with the risks of a size since we do not know if he wanted to get you to use your skills to kill or prevent these could be used for its search and arrest .

Iianng gave a nod and immediately after his attention was caught by small noises that came from one of sottocunicoli placed before them. With glances Iianng and Nicolas Nattu with the torch set to minimum to avoid the bright light might attract the attention dell'arretiano were introduced in the tunnel darkness from which came the sounds. The tunnel was so narrow that it was easy to imagine that there enormous Falstok access was restricted. Perhaps it was also a way to protect valuable and delicate instruments and projects. Ianng Nattu and advancing with great caution in the dark and suddenly saw a faint light coming from one of the many other passages that are found to take.

-Turn off the torch Iianng and rule on the weapon is blue and ready to strike-he said very softly Nattu-We! .

The two arrived after a short ride in a cavern of the cave, lit by a small artificial light, full of equipment and with so many projects on a rock shaped like a table on which a thin, dark figure was leaning.

-Malandah!-Exclaimed suddenly Nattu, Iianng while taking careful aim to hit it.

Malandah without even spending time with a rapid movement to the light and jumped off the table so that the shot fired by Iianng struck the rock on which the scientist sat arret of lightning illuminating the dark cavern.

Nattu Malandah tried to speak, conscious of having the translator that allowed him to be understood, but the scientist did not answer. Nattu felt only to some incomprehensible before noticing the darkness of the cave that was fleeing Malandah.

-Run Iianng!-Shouted Nattu lighting the torch-I can not escape . Nattu Iianng and ran like mad behind the lithe, dark figure that was moving with great speed among the many tunnels of the deep cave. All of a sudden disappeared in their eyes and motioned Nattu Iianng to stop.

-Still Iianng-whispered in a faint voice-We might fall into his trap. Now we can listen as he told us in the dark forest of Zilù Zann-To .

They closed their eyes and stealthy and fast walking Malandah mingled in the echo in the cave until it disappears. In the distance the sounds of nature felt as if they were near the exit. Suddenly the radio ring. It was Isabel who was contacting Nicolas Nattu.

-Ready. Hello Nicolas, can you hear me-he asked worried as long as Isabel did not confirm the receipt-I'm happy to feel safe. Malandah came out of another tunnel .

-Here are the noises we heard!-Exclaimed Nattu-Thanks Isabel. Keep sottocotrollo and, if he tries to escape, hit the Earth might otherwise be in danger. We tried the second exit for safety .

Isabel if he is satisfied that the two friends were rescued Malandah contest saw his weapon and aim at the rock located above the exit. The shot of the gun caused the collapse of rocks blocking the exit completely.

Isabel, after warning of the danger Nattu, wielded the weapon ready to strike Malandah who was trying to escape. Isabel was ready to narcotize the scientist who was back from the deep ravine with his anti-gravity system. The blow, however, was diverted by a powerful blast, preceded by a cry of Zilù. The great dragon was Falstok returned, perhaps telepathically called by his master, flying a short distance from Isabel. The wife of air generated by batito Devit of its wings had the shot that broke the system of anti-gravity Malandah wounded in the leg and he fell down unconscious down the deep ravine. The dragon flung himself to the scientist and was able in time to catch him with a claw on the ground before it crashed. Then with a howl of rage went at full speed toward Isabel, who unsuccessfully tried to escape before being caught with the other claw free. The strong grip and the movement caused him to lose consciousness reperntino to Isabel, who saw before fainting Malandah unconscious and bleeding on the leg next to him.

Meanwhile Iianng Nattu and warned of the danger from the radio transmitter before Isabel and then the small Zilù had managed to find the exit of the cave and saw the dragon in the distance that had its claws Malandah and Isabel.

-Soon the leaves Iianng take you too. We fly out of here!- said Nattu ready to fly-The dragon is coming back to the burrow probably destroy the secret projects, before escaping .

-You go Nattu. I will try to catch them- said Iianng ready to return to the cave-are important and could be useful to understand how to defuse the bomb that Malandah also well known as he .

Nattu Iianng saw disappearing into the cave without having had the opportunity to block it and see the dragon coming toward him, he could not help but run away, not because he was carrying the weapon Nollah.

Nattu escaped just in time: the huge dragon, now flying at the entrance. The professor saw the helpless lontanza Falstok blow huge flames inside the cave.

And when the dragon with his teeth was about to bring down the rocks to close out the second you felt a strong blow and a scream. The dragon had been shot in the wing that started to bleed. Falstok could not chiuedere the cave and ran away with Malandah and Isabel before being injured more gavemenete.

Nattu stood looking disconsolately the cave on fire and then the dragon disappear, before turning around and figure out who had fired.

In the distance, on the other side of the ravine, he saw a figure known: that James was carrying an potenzissimo gun and was waving it best, before being joined by Onni Zilù and who had come to witness the scene from the edge of the ravine.

Professor Nattu, after a moment of despair at what had happened to Iianng and Isabel, the system activates anti-gravity and flew back towards the cave from which came a thick black smoke and stopped to see her sadly.

When the smoke subsided a dull thud was heard coming from inside and after a few minutes Iianng revealed no signs of burns.

-Iianng!-Shouted amazed Nattu among the jubilant screams of James and Zilù who watched the scene from afar-But ... but .... How did you do? .

-I used the anti-gravity system to move a large boulder on the opening of the access tunnel inside the atrium of the cave where there were projects so that the flames could not reach me-Iianng said after taking a bit of wind and have taken a bit of soot that had gathered on his clothes.

-You are wonderful!-Nattu said.

-The projects are all still inside, while the equipment that was holding Malandah probably took it with him before fleeing .

-Do nothing!-Happy Nattu said-What have you done so much already! With the documents we could at least defend ourselves and if we are lucky to understand what could be the new cache Malandah-Nattu said.

-These documents are many and we can not take them with us without risking losing them-immediately said Iianng.

-Laceremo projects within the cave sealed using the anti-gravity system, as you did inside- and Nattu said after calling the Pacificus radiotrasmeittente added-The reinforcements will be here any minute to pick up secret plans .

After closing the entrance to the cave with a huge boulder, and Nattu Iianng injured and fatigued reached without question that James carried them on a small helicopter which had landed nearby to take them with Zilù Onni and small home for the first treatment .

CHAPTER XXII

THE RETURN HOME.

A house of Ibo, James greeted Ala experienced some medication and asked to leave him alone with friends. James closed the door, and after medicated and his friend Professor Nattu Iianng said-I do not cash the fair and also the small and Onni Zilù are of my own opinion! .

Nattu had already challenged the machine memory but delete Iianng stopped him before he could use it.

-Wait Nicolas-whispered Iianng-Some explanation if it deserves it. After all, we saved his life .

Professor Nattu after he exchanged glances with the young Iianng wanted to support him because his insights were correct result until then.

-James suspicious?-Asked direct Iianng.

-It is obvious that you are working on a secret project!-Made from excellent secret agent James had sensed a lot-I used to have drugged tea. ... Then you're brought into the headquarters of security to photograph some documents about the mysterious fires ...- and after a short pause he added-thought it was so stupid! What was that I saw. There was a dragon ... and be a little land between his claws .

Changed in the face of Nattu hear that James had to learn things Intute and finally gasped. She looked at him keeping his arm bandaged and in pain.

-I knew you'd been a good secret agent- said Iianng smiling and after a short pause he added-What do you think has happened or will happen? .

-The forest fires were not normal, and only now I realized that most likely were started by that dragon. And an animal like that on Earth do not exist. I guess it was taken from that being slightly wounded by land features-then watching the look of amazement and Nattu Iianng added to waiting for-there is definitely something wrong. Perhaps the Earth is in danger. Maybe you're pensanso to forget everything to me and the little Zilù. But let me tell you something before you and Professor Nattu make the decision. ... If we actually have guessed, if I could actually understand something because I do not become yours. I would put my skills to serve your Organization Secret .

Iianng Nattu and then looked at his friend who was still amazed at the suit of James and intuition.

-... You know I can not stand the fact that you are part of un'Oraganizzazione more of my secret-he added, smiling.

Nattu, exchanged glances with Iianng then became serious and grabs the machine erases memory. He got out of bed and went to James and Zilù were stopped to see.

Nattu James pulled away and used the machine only against the small Zilù.

-Among some will bounce back-he said watching James-ACCOMMODATIONS & riaccompagnalo from back here. But be careful not to word with some of what you've seen, even with Ala. I can control myself! .

James still in disbelief as he saw he could only say: -Professor Nattu Yes Yes! . After taking Zilù went out of the room to play his first mission.

CHAPTER XXIII

A NEW STATE.

Iianng Nattu and brought with them to the headquarters of the Alliance of James Gramm City. The meeting room was larger than that Iianng probably remember using those features arretrane because of variability of the scale was enlarged to create seats for representatives of Arret in holographic connection.

Around the table were white as well Pacificus, Iianng, Nattu and James surprised even the hologram and that of Ga-Serton Nollah.

Pacificus with serious eyes began to speak.

-Unfortunately Malandah managed to escape from his refuge in the forests of the Aga. The dragon Falstok led him to another place is currently unknown to us and we do not have any evidence to be able to locate. There is another negative news. The dragon has also kidnapped Falstok Professor Isabel Baley probably because he injured his master Malandah and now wants to be the latter to decide what to do with her .

-Bad news, pacificus. You pesni a plan of action?-Ga Serton said.

-Venerable governor the recruit, Iianng Williot, with a heroic gesture was able to save the projects he worked on the bomb Malandah. The latter, in fact, managed to take away with them only a small tool that was building before escaping in the tunnels of the cave. I have already given instructions to recover all the material and inspect the cave to see if Malandah dropped the object he had in his hands .

-There's more!-Added Nattu-Malandah Both the dragon are injured and need care here on Earth will not be able to have .

-Well!-Ga Serton said-at least not in the darkness. I congratulate you, Professor Nattu, it was not easy to wound the dragon Falstok which has a thick protective skin. The wings were the only weak point and hit them hard when they are moving .

-I did not hit a Falstok-Nattu said after a brief pause-it was this land, which I would like James Clancy collaborator of Intelligence Arret .

-Well we'll be happy to accommodate a person with so much insight to reach you and a lot of accuracy in hitting the powerful Falstok-Nollah said before turning to Ga Serton to have consensus.

-James will be part of the Alliance and Nollah will follow you in your learning path of knowledge- and then add Serton said Ga worried-however, in addition to research to find out where Nollah and his dragon have hidden small we have to solve another mystery I noted the careful Nollah. The translators chip implanted in your body not working and the weapons that you riceuto was manipulated: the blue narcotic cartridge was inserted in place of the deadly red. This has been the cause of the injury to Malandah! Who has tampered with this equipment will be to discover what .

The council broke up amid concern. However Iianng was delighted to find a friend and the two embraced for a long time before saying goodbye. Iianng would return to the apartment in front of his house while James waited Accolville Pacificus with the arrival of Nollah City to lead up to Gramm Arret and started a new life.

The day was almost over and the thoughts of many were Iianng. Before going up the stairs he remembered to turn on the turned to hire different appearance and when folded his Dad coming down around them began to scream as if he had seen a ghost.

-This is crazy!-Iianng said to himself before entering the house to rest. As soon as he shouted mirror: The mirror reflects the image of the Zann To the dead that was next to that horrible metal cage. Only after recovering from the shock he realized that the anomalous transformation was due to the fact that he had turned his blood that filled the warrior To Zann dead. Only after clearing the small turned and inserted the tissue assumed the guise of anonymity Mr. unknown inhabitant of the apartment in front of the house.

Before falling asleep exhausted in the minds of many thoughts crowded Iianng: the old life, her parents, the disappearance of Malandah, the reasons for the creation of the bomb, the mystery of the tampering of the translators and the disappearance of the poor Isabel.

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Giovanni Maria plasma was always a big fan of short stories and fantastic adventures. Already by the early years of elementary school writing on small notebooks, given him parents, fairy tales and leads through mysterious planets. Its extreme restraint, however, led him to keep well hidden his passion. The passion was revealed when, during the high school, John found himself writing his first issue of Italian. The Italian teacher to assess his new pupil, decided to write a story with the only constraint that free protagonists were of the same classmates. A corrections carried out, the professor was amazed at the imagination of John, who decided to read to all pupils, its theme, which tells of an adventure through another dimension in which the captain of the expedition, engaged in the rescue of a beautiful princess and of her maid, it was the same professor. The passion for television series, documentaries and movies fantastic was evident in John, from the earliest years of school, when a decade under house just bought a book from the library about astronomy. Despite the incomprehensibility of the text figures John loved to watch and read the short comment. Among his favorite books is the wonderful book "Little Prince" that has much influenced the author, as well as the stories of Franz Kafca. Legal studies, then, absorbed much of the time and writing fairy tales was shelved. However, this was not enough to not to bring out the secret passion. After graduation and a competition between the other, in fact, John began to write in secret, the plot of a series of fantastic tales, which have as their protagonist Iianng (short for John) and two other books which, though independent from the first, tell stories with hidden meanings, carriyng as its protagonist's father Iianng.

