“Huh…” I utter, coming to a realization upon nearing the end of our exciting ride. “How are we going to land safely? …Oh well!” I shrug, my worries disappearing as quickly as they came.

Maka, Ramsey, and I quickly go shooting off an arch of the web and into the jungle. “Alright! That’s what I’m talking about!” I shout as we get a little airborne. Suddenly, as we fly past two whisper trees, Oki and the ophidia come crashing down a little ways behind us, causing the surrounding area to quake.

*Boom!*

*Crack!*

“Holy crap!” I shout with excitement.

“I’m not ready for this!” Maka cries out with fear in his voice.

“This is not good, Fukai!” Ramsey looks at me with concern.

“What, are you scared of going downhill?” I say, puzzled.

“No! Idiot! I’m not scared of that! It’s this part of the jungle!” Ramsey looks ahead, his countenance clearly disturbed. “The Whisper Tree of Lies!”

“Wow! Sounds awesome!” I say with a smile as we begin to slide down the hill. Ramsey and I on our feet. Maka less so.

“There’s nothing awesome about this! If we…” Ramsey begins to look around with alarm.

“Huh? What’s that sound?” I query as, out of nowhere, I begin to hear the trees whispering.

*Come.*

----------------*Help me!*

*We have the answer you seek!*

------------*If riches you seek, come this way!*

--------*Eternal life for all who come my way!*----*No strings attached.*

----*Love!*--------*Love here!*---*Sweet love.*

“Guys! Just ignore it! It’s nothing but lies.” Ramsey looks at me as I’m reaching out to touch one of the trees as we go by. “Don’t!”

Just as I touch one of the whisper trees, every tree in the immediate area begins to open their slimy mouths, attacking us from every angle, looking for a quick meal. I grab Maka, who’s sliding on his butt right beside me, and jump onto one of the whisper trees mouths as another comes leaning in, ready to chomp down. “Too slow!” I shout as I jump through a small gap between the trees, safely dodging the onslaught of attacks and release the trailing Maka, with Ramsey close behind me. “Yahoooooo! I don’t know how this day can get any better! Right, Ramsey!” We hit the ground and continue sliding down the hill. “Ramsey? Right?!” I question. Maka is sliding feet-first on his belly, Ramsey on his butt, and I on my feet atop scattered tree bark. “Right, Ramsey?!” I say smiling.

“How the hell has this been a good day? Name one damn thing that’s been good about it?” Ramsey glares at me with extreme anger. “In fact, this whole damn day has been horrible because of you!”

“Umm… Can you guys stop arguing, and for the love of god, SOMEBODY HELP ME!” a rattled Maka shouts while still sliding backwards.

“Sure thing, Maka.” I look at Ramsey, and give him the thumbs up. “Don’t sweat it! My friend! Everything is fine.”

Ramsey frantically rubs his head in frustration. “I refuse to die with an idiot like you!”

As we continue tumbling down the hill, Maka shouts out, “Ummm… guys, I hate to be the bearer of bad news! But my flight instincts are kicking in!” I can pick up on the fear in his voice. As his whole body begins to tremble with it. “Ohh, why can’t I shake this feeling?!” Maka pleads.

“Shit!” Ramsey cries, abruptly looks ahead, and notices something makes him a little worried again. “Not one good thing has happened today! Why the hell do we always get roped into your shenanigans, Fukai?!”

“Yahoo! Kekekeke!” I raise my hands in the air while laughing, grinning from ear to ear. “Onward! Onwaaard!”