Adrolyn

A big round boulder sat at the bottom of a swift mountain stream “I am the biggest stone of them all,” it said “I saw a larger stone once,” said the water “Impossible!” said the stone, “show me one that is bigger” “But the evidence is all around you,” pleaded the water “I see no bigger stones, only small ones and sand,” argued the stone “I cannot show this to you,” sighed the water “Then I truly am the biggest,” said the stone The water went on its way carrying a tiny piece of each stone And in the fullness of time, there was only sand

Chapter 15 The group started out for the small village.  The way was straight and level at least.  But now it was quite hot.  It wasn't yet summer, though, so it was still bearable and they continued in good spirits.  "So, do you suppose the canyon was the hard part and that town there is the finish line?" asked Hiroaki. Satomi thought out loud, "Well, it could be.  This is the first time we've been on our own this long.  It might be a warm up." "We should think about how we are going to approach the town.  Also, who will be the spokesperson."  Hiroaki said. Haruka chuckled, "Oh yeah, I'm certain that quite a few people around these parts