From City To Jungle

Mitch and Rick had arrived at the coordinates given to them by Petunia in her distress call. They were in a thick jungle, with a wooden pathway leading them forward. Mitch had already transformed into The Pirate, and Rick was wearing his dark helmet that gave him body armor and access to gear from Hugh.

"This is bizarre." The Pirate said. "Petunia never went near nature when we were together.... this is the last place I would think to look for her."

"Could it be another trick?" Rick asked. "Hasn't she been leading you on with these calls already?"

"Yeah, but this one was different." The Pirate replied. "She apologized for the previous lies, and said something was truly wrong with her. Whenever she said something along those lines in our marriage, she was being honest."

"Well, we have to find her regardless, so I'm on board!" Rick said enthusiastically. "And who knows, if this is legit, maybe we can find some clues on where my parents might be!"

"I am hoping for that." The Pirate replied kindly. "Please know that once we have a clue on your folks, we will move on it right away."

Just then a bloodcurdling scream drowned out the jungle life noises that had previously served as background for The Pirate and Rick's conversation.

"Is that Petunia?" Rick asked.

"I don't think so." The Pirate answered. "But whether she's here or not, it sounds like it is good that we are present!"

To be continued....