Fortune Cookie Magic: The Offspring Two — Dee Dawning

The members of the Fellowship Standing at the entrance of the cave Jill stared out in awe. From the look on the other Fellowship member's faces, they were equally impressed. The cave entrance seemed to be high above the valley, if there was a valley. A pathway traced along the side of a mountain of indeterminable size. It was certainly larger than Cathedral Rock from whence they entered the cave or tunnel or whatever it was. The top of the mountain wasn't visible, nor was the bottom. Across the huge valley other mountains came into view. A heavy layer of fog or cloud cover obstructed their view of the bottom. The pathway, a series of switchbacks, disappeared into the mist."So much for the golf carts," remarked the bodiless voice of Sandy."Yeah. It looks like we hike it," added Chad. While the others continued to stare, Jill hiked up a gradual ridge to get a better look."Chad!" About a hundred feet to the group's right, she waved her arm in a circular motion, beckoning him over. When he approached, she said, "On the other side of the ridge."They walked to the top of the ridge and glanced down. Chad's eyes widened and he seemed speechless. "Awwwwak!" Squawked one of the creatures. Before their unbelieving eyes were five large catlike creatures with the head of an eagle, and seven unicorns. All were saddled and apparently waiting."It looks like somebody is expecting us," Jill remarked."Yes. Are we supposed to ride those creatures?"Chad couldn't see her, but he knew Gail's voice when he heard it, "They have saddles on, don't they?"Smart alec."Jill reached up and pulled what resembled a large carryall bag from around the saddle horn of one of the unicorns. She set it on the ground and breathed a sigh of relief when she opened it. "Everybody can relax now. I found clothes for us."Rachel and Susan cheered, but the three boys moaned. They had obviously been enjoying the pretty, feminine scenery. The clothes, which were all the same, resembled plain white ancient Greek tunics.