ALONG the way to the caves in the mountains, the path was littered with the bodies of dead human transplant guards. It appeared that more battles were being fought between the guards and the creatures of Zarklin. It appeared the creatures were winning. Bankaff, Zookana, and I looked at one another and gasped at what we were seeing along the path. We could hear the Kookas and Loukas growling and snarling, and other flying creatures squawking in the forest. I was becoming fearful that the Kookas and Loukas might mistake us for being legit human transplant guards, but Zookana again put my mind to ease about my fears. “The Kookas, Loukas, and all the other animals are on our side because the Royal Setana puppies want them to be. Those puppies are very small, but they are very powerful and pe

