Captain Salamander
Suspects:
-Sally
-Angel
-Rob
-First Mate Pete
“I am Captain Salamander! Ruler of the slimey deep!” I shouted and waved my wooden sword at an unsuspecting rock near by.
It was covered in green moss and didn't seem to be very afraid. I turned around to look for First Mate Pete, but he seemed to have wondered off. “Aha! Someone has kidnapped me first mate!” I declared as I began to look around for a clue as to where he went.
Almost an hour I spent walking through the trenches. My boots slopped and squished as I made sure they landed in all the best mud. It took me a moment to also realize the Angel, my scary pirate dog, was also missing. “Angel!” I shouted into the trees with no avail.
So, both First Mate Pete and Angel were missing. I thought to myself. . Looking down at my wristwatch, I realized that it was almost time for dinner and fireworks. . I figured the best way to find them was to retrace my steps. They were with me when we came down to the deep dark depths of Captain Salamander Head Quarters.
Head quarters has always been my favorite place to spend the day. Its a part of the swamp that surrounds this boring little town. Full of mud, and moss, and frogs and of course, Salamanders! I've always been fascinated by salamanders. Slimey, wet, they could live on land or in water, and they love swamps! I still remember declaring to everyone that I had officially become “Captain Salamander”, on my 7 th birthday two months ago. My best friend Pete was more than happy to be my First Mate, and we couldn't leave Angel behind. We didn't have a parrot either, and every captain has to have a loyal pet. So Angel became my loyal but ferocious pirate dog, "Feared by all pirate cats!".
Angel was a actually a sweet little beagle who wouldn't hurt a fly, but we didn't tell anyone that. She was great to play with. She was bark and paw at any rock that dared to challenge the might of Captain Salamander. She was also great whenever we had a treasure to uncover.
, the little voice in my head said. I could see the light of the street lamp glowing from the other side of trail. The neighbors were already setting up their tables and bbq's. With my nose filled with the delicious smells of hot dogs and cooking ground beef hamburgers, I softly creep from out behind the tree's. I knew I had to be careful at a time like this. There were lots of people all around, and any one of them could see me come out of the headquarters secret entrance, and than all would be ruined. My mother never liked me playing in such dirty places.
As I made my way over to the families picnic table, I noticed First Mate Pete sitting on his family bench (which was of course right next to mine). Angel just so happened to be under our table, but she was staring at something in the distance. For that matter, First Mate Pete was staring at the same thing, whatever it was.. “What ya lookin at?” I asked First Mate Pete, while trying to decide what he was staring at. I could see a couple of bbq's sizzling into the evening sky. I could see a table full of desserts and candies. I could even see a group full of adults gathered around a small fire.
”Lets go investigate First Mate!” and on I went boldly towards the table.
As I passed by the bbq's, I could picture them as tall towering torches, lighting my way through a musky cave. I turned in the darkness to make sure First Mate Pete and Angel were still behind me. I nearly tripped over Angel who so close behind me, she could have been my shadow. Pete was following to, but reluctantly it seemed.
“Come Pete!” I hissed, “We have to stay together, this cave could have booby traps..”
Pete nodded, but he still wasn't as eager as I would have like to see. The look on his face was peculiar. Almost like he was picturing something very wonderful happening, but only if he didn't mess it up. I thought to myself.
So I turned and once again saw the path ahead to the table. It had changed though. It was no longer a table, it had become the largest pile of treasure I had ever set my sights on. Jewels and gems bulging out of a mighty wooden treasure chest. Sparkly gold deblums laid out all over the surrounding platform. Throughout the gold was plates and plates of great treats to be had. Chocolate cakes, puddings, pies, and other delectable things.
