A Fall In The Mall

Chapter 6: It Was A Dark And Stormy Day

Without warning, the light above trembled unsteadily. Vector shuddered as it flickered out, leaving him in almost complete darkness with the eccentric designer. As if things couldn’t get any worse, a booming clap announced the arrival of thunder. Hordes of rain vigorously pounded the walls of the shopping centre, pouring freely through the open roof – drenching Vérónika and Vector. Vérónika scoffed. “Where was that parachute of yours?” Vector motioned to where the colourful canopy lay draped on the floor. Without words, the two mutually decided to head under the parachute. Vector dangled the awning across a bench, the fabric forming a stylish fort. At least it would provide protection against the relentless rain. As the two scuttled underneath the parachute, Vérónika suddenly felt something brush against her arm. She looked down. Her eyes lit up and a smile tugged at her mouth as Samantha looked up at her. Unharmed, untouched, the bubbly soldier crab clicked her claw at Vérónika. Vérónika felt her heart lift as she gently whispered an ode to the pale blue crab at her side.

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