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I peered down staircases as I opened door after door! Each room drew me closer to it every time. Their frames looked like they were brand new from the nearest antique store! “Did any of you know about this?” I asked in excitement. “Actually, we had no idea there was a place like this.” the ship replied calmly. In confusion, I stepped backward as rocks kicked my shoes. In alarm, I fell back towards one of the doors! WHAM! Pain spread throughout my throbbing head as I rubbed against the bumpy surface. The dusted door revealed a black room filled with darkness. And there stood an object in the middle of the room.
Ruffled pages squirmed in my hands as I flicked through the contents. But beneath it all was a clean beige folder lying on the hard ground. I gently picked it up as I examined its surroundings. Taking a deep breath, I looked inside its papers. In an instant, I hopped onto the phantom ship. “Ghosty. I know you’re known as ‘the ghost guide’ but I’m gonna call you Ghosty. Okay, I know our last and final destination.” I ordered. Clutching the precious information in my grip, we entered the journey. I steered along the slippery hallway as we turned to the left and we twisted to the right and twirled around doors! Finally, we reached Ghoala and Ghangaroo’s mischeif lounge.
“Ghoala and Ghangaroo. I command your attention!” I shouted without showing any sign of fear. “COMMAND?!” they screeched. Nodding, they swept down to my height. “Why are you angry?” I questioned them. Ghangaroo took a step forward. He explained that there were invaders in their territory. Their mission is to make them pay and they’ll be happy when the enemy has realised what they’ve done to them. Glancing at the given information, I flashed a tricky smile. “Well, at the looks of it. Your mission is completed. In this file is a form. Look.” I began as I showed them the form. Eying me suspiciously I continued. “The ruler of your invaders signed this to declare peace across all of Australia and has generously handed this land to the Aboriginal people. Especially the Aboriginal animals. That includes Koalas and Kangaroos you two! There’s also a record that shows some people aren’t so bad. Captain Cook only came to research the area. He also offered materials to the Indeginous for them to survive! Do you really want to continue this… whatever this is, in the library?” I thoroughly explained. A silence pierced my ears as I awaited an answer.
Sweat dripped down my forehead as I held onto Ghosty (I couldn’t actually hold onto him as he’s a ghost but you get the idea). “The answer is that we think we’ve done enough. Although we don’t know what’ll happen after we finish our mission.” Ghoala replied. Before I could answer, mist covered their bodies as they slowly disappeared. Silence echoed across the library as I watched them fade away. Mist covered the area of the disappearance as all was emptied. Once we had gotten over the event I finally got to ask Ghosty a question I was dying for! “What's your name?” I asked hopefully. “Well. I don’t have much time to tell you as it’s almost sunrise but I can tell you my last name. Fisher.” he answered before floating away. “Oh I knew it!” I whooped. I waved goodbye to the ship as I walked out of the gates.
One week later:
I took a deep breath as the cool breeze flowed through my hair. Skipping to the gate, I entered the library. I peered around the room as I noticed books shuffling in a corner. Suddenly, a white, fluffy koala appeared who crawled out of the window. It was followed by a pale kangaroo. They reminded me of Ghoala and Ghangaroo. I suspect they’ll be back to visit real soon.
Ruffled pages squirmed in my hands as I flicked through the contents. But beneath it all was a clean beige folder lying on the hard ground. I gently picked it up as I examined its surroundings. Taking a deep breath, I looked inside its papers. In an instant, I hopped onto the phantom ship. “Ghosty. I know you’re known as ‘the ghost guide’ but I’m gonna call you Ghosty. Okay, I know our last and final destination.” I ordered. Clutching the precious information in my grip, we entered the journey. I steered along the slippery hallway as we turned to the left and we twisted to the right and twirled around doors! Finally, we reached Ghoala and Ghangaroo’s mischeif lounge.
“Ghoala and Ghangaroo. I command your attention!” I shouted without showing any sign of fear. “COMMAND?!” they screeched. Nodding, they swept down to my height. “Why are you angry?” I questioned them. Ghangaroo took a step forward. He explained that there were invaders in their territory. Their mission is to make them pay and they’ll be happy when the enemy has realised what they’ve done to them. Glancing at the given information, I flashed a tricky smile. “Well, at the looks of it. Your mission is completed. In this file is a form. Look.” I began as I showed them the form. Eying me suspiciously I continued. “The ruler of your invaders signed this to declare peace across all of Australia and has generously handed this land to the Aboriginal people. Especially the Aboriginal animals. That includes Koalas and Kangaroos you two! There’s also a record that shows some people aren’t so bad. Captain Cook only came to research the area. He also offered materials to the Indeginous for them to survive! Do you really want to continue this… whatever this is, in the library?” I thoroughly explained. A silence pierced my ears as I awaited an answer.
Sweat dripped down my forehead as I held onto Ghosty (I couldn’t actually hold onto him as he’s a ghost but you get the idea). “The answer is that we think we’ve done enough. Although we don’t know what’ll happen after we finish our mission.” Ghoala replied. Before I could answer, mist covered their bodies as they slowly disappeared. Silence echoed across the library as I watched them fade away. Mist covered the area of the disappearance as all was emptied. Once we had gotten over the event I finally got to ask Ghosty a question I was dying for! “What's your name?” I asked hopefully. “Well. I don’t have much time to tell you as it’s almost sunrise but I can tell you my last name. Fisher.” he answered before floating away. “Oh I knew it!” I whooped. I waved goodbye to the ship as I walked out of the gates.
One week later:
I took a deep breath as the cool breeze flowed through my hair. Skipping to the gate, I entered the library. I peered around the room as I noticed books shuffling in a corner. Suddenly, a white, fluffy koala appeared who crawled out of the window. It was followed by a pale kangaroo. They reminded me of Ghoala and Ghangaroo. I suspect they’ll be back to visit real soon.