Hawaii:Sessions:19910427: The Arrival
THE ARRIVAL
When the team arrived at the beach, they saw an eight-foot-tall blue stone archway. Enigma was not present, but there were three people gathered by the archway. One of these did indicate that this was the way they were supposed to go. One of the women put a lei on each member of the party. After assessing the situation, the team headed through the gate. Xumbala led the way, and Darr took rear guard. They appeared in a clearing with no gateway behind them. In the clearing were ten animals. One was a horse, but the other nine were riding lizards, oukry. Darr was familiar with them from a previous mission and quickly filled in the rest of the team. Two of the beasts were pack animals, and Darr went to examine the packs. He found that they contained travel rations for the animals. Black made a move to claim the horse, but Hyllar quickly told him that the horse was a special one meant for him. Darr noticed that there were two extra mounts, since Xumbala didn't need one and Ariel was riding on Xumbala. Darr suggested that Hyllar transform and head up to scout the surrounding territory. Xumbala and Ariel then also went to a nearby high-point to examine the countryside. All reported back that the surroundings were quiet and that the road led on to some city. They mounted up and headed out once again; Xumbala (with Ariel riding him) and Hyllar took point, and Darr pulled rear guard.
ELSEWHERE
It was noon, and Jake Wilson was having lunch at a French cafe. Suddenly he found himself in a medieval-type inn, sitting at a table with a sumptuous meal laid out on it. His dog, Daisy, was also there. Jake had a lei around his neck, and a beautiful lady was sitting at the table with him. She was a new Enigma recruit on her first mission. Not having any idea of what was going on, they sat and talked and ate.