Rabk Part 8After many adventures and trials, Rabk, Odysseus, and Beowulf had made it through the most dangerous part of the journey, a land called The Death Islands. These islands held the homes of many of the monsters of the Imagination World. As the crew exited this terrible land, a cheer went up that made the talking birds look down in confusion. As they finished cheering, they realized they were low on supplies. They stopped at the next island they found. It was very green and had no signs of civilized life. After landing, the men started to notice little details of life, such as a chopped tree and a simple hunting trap. When they had made it deep into the forest, they found the island's main feature, a large tree house built high into the trees, and it wasn't some child's tree house. It had running water, bedrooms, and even a kitchen. As they stood in awe, a man came cautiously out of the woods. "Hello, there!" he said. It was a well-built, blond man with a large knife in his hand. "Hello!" said Beowulf, stepping forward, "We mean you no harm. We are here to find supplies." The man put his knife away. "Well, in that case, hello! I am Robinson Crusoe, and this is my home." Rabk stepped up, staring at the tree house, "Is there anyone else on this island?" he asked. Robinson laughed. "Only me and some strange family who uses my first name as their last, but there is not enough food on this island for your crew. There is barely enough food for the few of us who live here already." The crew thanked Crusoe and left. As they walked off, Beowulf turned to Rabk. "Have you ever read Robinson Crusoe's story?" he asked. "No, why?" asked Rabk. "Well," said Beowulf, his face confused, "As we left, Crusoe said something like 'Wait 'til Saturday hears this!' or something." Rabk shook his head. "I don't know." "Oh, well," responded Beowulf, sighing. "Just wondering." When they had sailed, they found another island, but this one was much bigger than the last one. Odysseus squinted. "That's Ithaca." he said quietly. "What?" asked Beowulf. "That's Ithaca!" yelled Odysseus excitedly. The men all dropped their oars and looked overboard. Sure enough, it was Ithaca. All the men quickly went back to their oars and rowed ten times faster than usual. Soon they got to the island, and Athena appeared to them. She explained to Odysseus what he needed to do, then she signed autographs for the crew. Beowulf congratulated Rabk for having his first 'god-sighting'. After Odysseus had taken care of all his wife's suitors, Odysseus gave Beowulf and Rabk a tour of his long lost home. They met Penelope, Telemachus, and even the swineherd, Eumaus. Then they threw a party which lasted all night. When Rabk rested happily in his bed, he realized something very important to him. What if Odysseus wouldn't go with them any farther? He decided to ask, so the next morning, before anyone other than Odysseus was up. "Hey, Odysseus!" said Rabk, running up to the king. Odysseus turned and smiled at Rabk. "What can I do for you, my friend?" "Well, now that you're home and all, I was wondering if you will still help me get to the library." Rabk said nervously. Odysseus frowned. "Well, I don't know...It's just....Well...I just got back... the men won't go...I think I can't go away anymore... Penelope won't let me...But I'll lend you a ship." Soon afterwards, Rabk sat in a small row boat, rowing. Beowulf sat across from him expressionlessly. As he rowed, Rabk glared at the small silhouette on the island, watching them leave.
