Iceberg/Story

Iceberg's story narration:

## Chapter 9

Carto and Shianan got onto the Iceberg.

> **Shianan**We made it!!
> Wow, it's so beautiful here...
> I've never seen snow like this before.
> It's so peaceful, and so...cold.
> I'd better keep the boat moving before it freezes in the ice.
> If you want to start looking for your Granny, Ill come find you once I've found a safe place to dock!**Shianan**Good luck Carto! Stay warm!

Carto went exploring the iceberg while Shianan busy docking the boat.

### Meeting Alusi

Carto met Alusi picking berries.

> **Alusi**Hum dee dum...**Alusi**I came here to gather food, but didn't expect to gather a new friend too!
> You don't look nearly warm enough, little snowflake.
> Please take my scarf, it should keep you toasty![Alusi gives Carto the Winter Scarf.]**Carto**:-)**Alusi**I'm glad you like it! I have plenty more where that came from.
> We all need to support each other to live in a harsh place like this.
> You look like you traveled a long way to get here.
> I hope you find whateer it is you're looking for.**Alusi**If you ever need more scarves, you know who to come to!

### Meeting Luak

Carto met Luak standing by a broken bridge.

> **Luak**Good tidings!**Luak**It's nice to see a new face, though I'm afraid you've caught me in a bit of a pickle.
> I seem to have left my backpack behind when I was eating lunch, pickles and all.
> I was on the other side of the mountains, across the bridge.
> But now I need the tools in my backpack to fix the bridge and...
> Well, you can see the pickle.**Luak**My backpack should be near the storage shack by the mountains.
> If you can return it to me I'll share my pickles with you![Carto gives Luak his Backpack.]**Luak**You did it, you clever cornichon!
> Now let me just grab my tools and...[Luak proceeds to fix the bridge.]**Luak**Good as new!
> Or at least, not so old.
> Ever since the goats migrated to warmer postures we've had a dill of a time getting over the mountains.
> So these bridges have become our lifelines!
> I need to tend to the other bridges, but I'll owe you a gherkin![Luak walks to the other bridge to fix it.]

### Meeting Taro

Carto met Taro.

> **Taro**Hello there!**Taro**You must be the newcomer. Word travels fast around here!
> ...unlike our icebergs!
> ...
> ...**Carto**...**Taro**You see, our icebergs actually move pretty slowly.
> They separate and drift around, sometimes for a few hours and other times for days!
> And they always drift back together in a different shape.
> Luak says there are seven icebergs, but we've only counted six.
> But he's a great archaeologist and a keen survivalist, so I believe him!
> We all chip in around here.
> Tekkok protects us from the ice beasts.
> Alusi made me this jaunty shirt out of pine needles and furs.
> And I've sailed the entire ocean, so I help track the movements of the icebergs!
> I'm sure you'll figure out your role if you decide to stick around.**Taro**I'm always keeping an eye out for that seventh iceberg. One day...

### Getting inside the base

Carto found a way to the residents' base.

She met Tekkok guarding at the entrance.

> **Tekkok** *(enters a fighting stance)*Yahhhh!**Tekkok**Huh?
> You're not an ice beast! You're not a beast at all!
> WHEW. I almost soiled my furs![Tekkok lowers his spear.]**Tekkok**You look like you've been jostled about by a beast though!
> Hold still for a moment, let me bandage you.[Tekkok tends to Carto's wound while talking.]**Tekkok**Have you heard Luak's Legend yet?
> He's our leader, and a renowned adventurer.
> He says that one day we'll find a precious treasure on the fabled seventh iceberg.
> Treasure-hunters travel great distances when they hear our legend.
> But most lose hope after a time, and leave the iceberg.
> I suppose those of us left still hold some hope in our hearts.
> Is the legend what brought you here, young traveler?**Carto**\*shakes her head\***Tekkok**I see. Trasure means something different to us all, I'm sure you'll find yours.
> Me, I'm hoping for some help with my hunting.
> My spear is getting blunt from all of the ice beasts I'm battling!
> Or...doodling in the ice while I keep watch for them.[Tekkok finished bandaging Carto.]**Tekkok**Well you're all bandaged up, stay cozy out there.**Tekkok**All great things are worth waiting for. Perhaps those of us left understand that better than most.

Inside the base, Carto met Alusi and Luak again.

> **Alusi**Dum dee dee...**Alusi**I hope you're enjoying the scarf!
> How do you like my new one?
> I knitted it together just now.**Carto**:-)**Alusi**Oh, it's just how I contribute to the community. Everyone finds a way!
> As for your contribution...
> Well, I can see that you have an amazing sense of direction, and never seem to be lost.
> Hmm, perhaps you can help Luak on his treasure hunt?
> I'm sure you've heard of it by now. What do you think the treasure could be?
> Me, I'm hoping a material of impossible warmth.
> Even with these gloves, my hands keep going numb while I'm knitting!**Alusi**Can't wait for those balmy palms!

> **Luak**Whello!**Luak**We meet again!
> And wouldn't you know it, I JUST gave away my last pickle. Ugh!**Carto**:-(**Luak**By way of apology, let me tell you about this base we're in!
> It connects the various biomes of the iceberg, one beyond each gate.
> So regardless of where the icebergs drift to, we can easily connect to them!
> How's that for some ice cold facts?**Carto**...**Luak**It's often easier to get around if you start from this base. Good luck!

### The Lighthouse

Carto went to the Lighthouse and met Taro there.

> **Taro**Hello there!**Taro**I'm impressed you made it here!
> I though only Luak dared navigate the foggy narrows.
> Sometimes he joins me here to study the old lighthouse.
> He thinks it might be related to the seventh iceberg, since we're too far out for most boats.
> I can't navigate the fog myself, so I usually drift over on an ice floe.
> I've been studying the patterns of the currents every since I arrived here.
> Just today, I found this beautiful piece of paper washed ashore.
> Perhaps you can make use of it?[Taro gives Carto the piece  6.]**Taro**I've been trying to float a message back to my home island for years...
> I left there more than a decade ago, but I still miss my people sometimes.
> They have a rule where you can never return once you sail for your coming-of-age...**Carto**!!![Carto gives Taro the Boat Carving.]**Taro**This...this wooden boat...I don't believe it...
> I'd recognize this carving work anywhere...
> My mother made this!!
> Did you visit my home island?? Did she send this along for me?**Carto**:-)**Taro**This means the world, thank you dearly.
> Although I can't see my parents again, knowing they still think of me too...
> ...well it warms my heart, even in this frigid place.
> I don't know what great stroke of fortune brought us together, newcomer, but thank you.**Taro**I can feel the love of my people from across the sea. Thank you again.

### The Monolith

Carto went to the Monolith and met Luak there.

> **Luak**Hrm.**Luak**I've been so busy fixing bridges, I must have neglected the monolith!
> I don't usually let the snow pile up like this...
> And wouldn't you know it, I left my backpack of tools with my afternoon tea...**Carto**...**Luak**I know I wasn't even good for a measly pickle last time, but...
> Could you possibly grab my backpack from the Windy Woods nearby?
> The weather picked up just as I finished, and I couldn't even stand up.
> But you seemed to make it here just fine!
> What do you say, help an old man out? Again?**Luak**Please grab my backpack from the Windy Woods![Carto goes into the Windy Woods and grabs the Backpack for Luak.]**Luak**Ohhh!**Luak**You found my backpack! My thanks!
> Just as soon as I brine some more pickles, they shall be yours. Promise!
> In the meantime, I just need a moment to clear the snow off the monolith...[Luak proceeds to clean the monolith.]

> **Luak**Ah, back to its glorious self. Do you see the patterns?
> Many icebergs ago, our ancestors had to abandon this place.
> The climate had changed, and become inhospitable.
> It's said that they left a treasure behind, one of impossible value and use.
> My people found our way back here, and found new ways to survive.
> I've been looking for the treasure ever since.
> I still believe that we'll find it when we find the fabled seventh iceberg!
> When I don't know where to look next, I come to this monolith for inspiration.
> I feel as if these patterns left by our ancestors are a clue.
> Each side of the monolith has a different pattern. Perhaps you can make sense of them?[Carto cracked the code of the Monolith. A beam of light coming out of the Monolith.]**Luak**That beam of light! Amazing!
> It must be a clue to the seventh iceberg, I just know it...
> Perhaps the beam can bring the lighthouse back to life?
> Though it could take years for the icebergs to drift into just the right formation...[Carto makes the light reach the Lighthouse. The seventh iceberg appears.]**Luak**That rumbling! Could it be??[Luak walks away.]

### The seventh iceberg

Carto went to the seventh iceberg. Everyone had already gathered there.

> **Taro**The seventh iceberg...**Taro**I can't believe I'm actually standing on it! What a niceberg!
> I don't know what you did, newcomer, but you seem to be making everyone's day.

* Alusi:

> **Alusi**Ooooo...**Alusi**It finally happened! My hands are feeling warmer already...

* Tekkok:

> **Tekkok**Incredible...**Tekkok**I always believed in Luak. And he was right!
> Now let's see about that treasure helping me hunt...

* Luak:

> **Luak**Oh my...**Luak**You did it! You found the seventh iceberg!!
> And here's our ancestor's treasure, just as I theorized.
> I'm sorry for running off on you, I just had to see it for myself once the iceberg surfaced.
> I've been searching for so long, I can't believe the day has come...**Luak**It's really...real. I've been searching for so long...**Luak**Time to open the treasure!
> Everyone please stand back. we don't know what awaits us within...

After everyone was in position, Luak opened the treasure chest.

Dialogue:

> **Luak**Hold your breath, everyone...
> Here we go...[Luak opened the chest. There are 6 husky puppies sleeping inside.]**Luak**It's...**Alusi**Are those...**Taro**But how...**Tekkok**Awwwwwwwwww!**Huskies**\*snoring\***Luak**Husky dogs! Our ancestors left us huskies!
> They're...perfect. We have to keep them warm![Everyone gives some clothes to warm the huskies.]**Alusi**The poor thing.**Taro**We must protect them!**Tekkok**I'D DIE FOR THEM!**Luak**Anything else warm we can add?[Carto gives her scarf to the huskies.]**Luak**That's great! Now let's get them back to the base![Shianan appears.]**Shianan**Carto!**Carto**??**Shianan**Oh, sorry to interrupt whatever this...is.
> I was sailing nearby when this iceberg surfaced from below and grounded the boat!
> I just wanted to make sure you were okay. Phew!
> Hi everyone, I'm Carto's friend!
> It looks like you're pretty busy - anything I can help with?**Luak**Good timing, friend! We need to bring these sleep pooches back to our base.
> You're very welcome to join us!

Everyone carried the huskies back to the base.

### Grandma's fourth letter

When Carto got back to the base, she found an Paper Airplane from her Grandmother.

### Saying goodbye to the Iceberg

Carto and Shianan said goodbye to everyone before sailing.

> **Taro**My my.**Taro**I can't believe little Shianan is here too!
> She was just a child when I sailed, and now she's on her own coming-of-age journey.
> She's told me so many stories about our people, it fills me with joy.
> You've done so much for me, but I have one last favor to ask.
> When you sail, will you please drop this near the shore of our island on your way?
> My parents will surely find it, and I know they'll be glad to hear from me.[Taro gives Carto the Message in a Bottle.]**Taro**It's been my great pleasure having you girls here. Safe sails!

* Alusi:

> **Alusi**They're wonderful.**Alusi**I already started knitting them some clothes. Six sets of everything!
> Little socks, little scarves. Maybe some little hats!
> I'm sure they'll start shedding soon too, and nothing is warmer than husky fur gloves.
> Looks like I got my wish after all!**Alusi**I can't wait to see these pups in their arctic garb!

* Tekkok:

> **Tekkok**Adorable.**Tekkok**This should keep them warm enough.
> We're letting them wake up naturally. They must have been asleep for ages...
> It looks like I got my hunting help after all!
> I just have to wait until these pups grow a little bigger.
> Your days are numbered, ice beasts...**Tekkok**The huskies are doggone cuties.

* Luak:

> **Luak**Wow.**Luak**A mystery spanning generations, finally solved.
> How thoughtful our ancestors were! These creatures are truly a treasure.**Luak**I thank the ancestors for their blessings. And you, for helping!

* Shianan:

> **Shianan**Awww!**Shianan**Those pups are too cute.
> Makes me want one of my own, they'd be such good companions out at sea![Carto gives Shianan her Grandmother's letter.]**Shianan**Wow, your Granny was so close to us!
> Hmm, we need to meet her above the clouds huh?
> Nowhere jumps to mind, but let's head back to the Story Chalet and do some research!

Carto and Shianan went back to the Story Chalet once more...