SRAVANI GUDIMELLA

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SRAVANI GUDIMELLA

Drama

A Pirates Treasure

A Pirates Treasure

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The Pirates Treasure


It was a lovely beautiful morning and I could hear the birds chirping outside of my window. I could sense the smell of breakfast that my mom was making downstairs. I got out of my bed, brushed my teeth, and had a bath. Then I quickly came downstairs to taste my mom’s specialty: Omelet! It is my favorite dish and I ate it without hesitation. It was delicious! Then I went to my room, dressed up, and rushed for my school bus. Now, to introduce myself. My name is Sravani, and I am now living in Grand Rapids, Michigan with both of my parents. At school, you could barely count all of my friends. But I have 2 best friends, Karen and Braileigh who are really special to me. We were best friends since we were little! We 3 are students of 8th grade. Today we are going to receive our yearly reports. I and my friends have nothing to worry about because we often study at my home together. As soon as we received our reports, I, Karen and Braileigh gathered together and opened our reports at the count of three. We three passed with an A+! We proudly showed our reports to our parents, who were beaming with pride. After dinner, I quickly went to sleep. Tomorrow would be the 1st day of summer vacation!


Woohoo! It is the first day of my summer vacation and my parents have planned to go to an amazing place:


The Bahamas!


You know what the best part is? I could also invite my friends along with us! Soon we all boarded the plane and took our seats. The next day morning, the plane glided in Matthew Town, on Great Inagua Island. My mom insisted we first go to a wildlife center, so me and my friends could get more knowledge about this place and its inhabitants. So my dad checked his guidebook for any wildlife centers that was close to us. He found one that was right next to Matthew Town. Its name was Pink Flamingo. My mom happily agreed and Karen, Braileigh and I were also excited because we were fond of animals. I loved reading so I memorized everything in the guidebooks. So let me tell you some fun facts. You see, the Bahamas are famous for flamingos and are also made up of 700 islands which are situated on the Atlantic Ocean. The 3rd largest island in the Bahamas is Great Inagua, which is where we are now. Next to this beautiful island is Little Inagua, a small island inhabited by many animals, including different types of birds.


Now, where were we? Oh yes, my parents had decided to take us to the Pink Flamingo Wildlife Center, but how? Luckily, my father was a software manager, so he often travelled around the world and had a lot of friends too .So he called up a friend who lives here, in Great Inagua. Soon he arrived at the airport.”Hey pal! It’s been so long since I’ve seen you! “He exclaimed, hugging my dad. My dad hugged him back and soon, we introduced ourselves .Now, we were very lucky. Do you know why? His name was Chris and he was working as an assistant in the wildlife center to which were going to now! We hopped into his van and soon we were very busy staring outside the window, admiring the beautiful view of the big, blue ocean of Great Inagua. After a long ride we finally reached the center. As soon as we got down the van, we heard a voice shout loudly, “Chris! Thank goodness you’re here! We have a flamingo with an injured leg that n needs our help! “We exchanged worried looks. Beside him was a girl who was busy packing her bag with medicines. The man saw us and quickly introduced himself.” Hello .Welcome to the wildlife center. My name is Professor Kendal, and this is my assistant, Kyla. I am sorry, but I am afraid we must go.” “We will come and help. “ Braileigh suggested. ”Sravani’s parents’ will look after the center. “Karen added. But Kyla was reluctant. ”I don’t if that’s a good idea professor. These people don’t know anything about our island yet. Wouldn’t it be better for them to stay here?” My mom overheard them. “No worries. My husband and I will look after the center. My daughter and her friend will do just fine.”” Okay then. Hop on. “Professor Kendal replied. Soon we reached the spot where the flamingo got injured. We held our breath as the professor examined the poor flamingo. With the help of Kyla and us, he tied a bandage around the flamingo’s leg. After some time, we saw an old lady run towards us. She asked the doctor in a worried tone,” Is the flaming alright professor? Would its leg heal soon? Or is it hurt too badly?” Wow. She was totally scared. Well, maybe too scared. She seemed to have an unending list of questions for the professor. Finally, the professor got up and turned towards the old lady. “We would have to take the flamingo to the center to let its leg heal. There is nothing to worry about. In a few days, the flamingo will be out good as new.” Suddenly, we heard a voice behind us. “If you ask me, there is nothing we can do about it.”” Don’t say that Rik! I know you hate this island but we have to protect all the inhabitants on our island!” Chris replied. He sighed. Then he introduced the old lady and Rik to us. “This old lady is mother, Sarah, and Rik is my brother. Never mind Rik. He always talks like that. “Rik just rolled his eyes. “Worrying about this island is just a waste of time.” Then he stomped away. “Well, that was weird.” Karen replied. “Forget it. Let’s go back to the center.” Chris replied. As soon as we reached the center, I, my friends and my parents took turns feeding and taking care of the flamingo. We also made friends with the workers in the center. But mainly, I was very attached to the flamingo and would never part with it. I even gave it a name, Blackstar, because it had a birthmark shaped a star on its forehead. Soon, the time came to release the flamingo from the center. With tears in my eyes, I watched as the flamingo flew away in the big, blue sky. Chris came and stood next to me. “You really love this flamingo, huh?”” Not only this one. I love every single flamingo on this island. “I replied sadly.” Your center seems to be really helpful to this island.” I added. “Yes, but I am afraid it won’t be for long.” Chris replied in a worried tone.” What do you mean?” I asked in confusion.” We are facing some financial problems at the center, so we may be forced to close in a few days.” Chris replied sadly.” What about the flamingos?” I asked, shocked. “There are other wildlife centers on the island.” Chris said. “What about you? What will you do? Look for work somewhere else?” I asked worriedly. “We will try, but I am afraid it might be difficult.” Kyla replied. ” For now, let’s not think about it,” Chris replied, his smile returning.

Soon, we booked a hotel nearby. We quickly ate dinner and went to sleep. Tomorrow was Saturday, which means it was our first weekend in the Bahamas! The next day, we had a sumptuous breakfast and decided to spend our free days with Chris. So, as soon as we finished our last pancake we called Chris and asked him to drop him at his house. Chris happily agreed and soon arrived at the hotel. We said bye to our parents and hopped into Chris’s van. As Chris was driving, he told us about a show that was going to be held in a few days. He told us that the show was about a pirate named Redbeard who stole the Governor’s treasure. “Cool! Which role are you playing?” Braileigh exclaimed. “I am playing the role of Captain Redbeard. “He replied triumphantly. “Now that’s even cooler! But shouldn’t you be practicing for the show?” Karen asked. Chris laughed. “Not so fast! My mother said she has a secret that she had been hiding from me since I was little. She said she would reveal it to me today. She also told me that she would help me with my costume for the show!” Chris explained with excitement. Even we were eager to find out the secret. Soon we arrived at Chris’s house. Grandma Sarah greeted us with a big smile. She also offered us some pieces of fresh coconut in a big bowl. Then she turned towards Chris. “My boy, I am now about to tell you a fascinating secret. I am about to tell you the true story of Captain Redbeard!” B y then we had finished reading and started listening to Grandma Sarah’s story.


“Once upon a time, in a dark, stormy night a galleon as black as thunderclouds dropped anchor in the bay. It belonged to Captain Redbeard, famous over all the seas for his ferocity. When he and his crew invaded the island, there was no one brave enough to stand up to them. Captain Redbeard had his eye on one thing: the treasure that belonged to the island’s governor. So he went straight to the palace and stole all the jewels and gold he could find. He also kidnapped the governor’s son, James, so he could be his deckhand. He brought him on board his ship, which sailed swiftly away from the island. As time passed, both of them somehow became best friends and were like brothers. Being with James, he learnt good values from him and decided to stop stealing. As soon as he thought he would return the treasure that he was hiding and send James back, a big storm took place, sinking the ship and the people who were in it, including James and Captain Redbeard. James managed to escape, but when he tried to find Redbeard and the rest of the crew, he couldn’t find them anywhere. He searched hard, long, and wide and at last he found Captain Redbeard’s coat and next to it was his body. He bought him to the shore and tried to make him live but to no avail. With tears in his eyes, he threw him back into the ocean and took his coat. He wanted to keep it so that he would never forget his best friend. So, my child, that is the long, sad story of Captain Redbeard.” Then she hurried into a room and came back with a huge trunk. When she opened it, we all gasped in surprise. Inside the trunk was Captain Redbeard’s coat! ”But how did you know this story?” Karen asked. “And how is the Captain’s coat with you?” Braileigh added. Grandma Sarah laughed.” Don’t worry, children! The governor‘s son handed over this coat to his most loyal servant, was once my ancestor. Since then, the coat and the sad story of Captain Redbeard were passed on from generation to generation, and now it is here. My dear, this coat now belongs to you. Wear it on the day of the show. I’m so happy you’re playing Captain Redbeard. You have his courage and his strength. Chris held the coat tightly to his chest. “Thank you mother.”

We said good bye to Grandma Sarah and headed back to town. “What an amazing story,” Karen said thoughtfully. “Yes,” replied Braileigh. “They found friendship, only to lose it again….””They lost a lot of things in that story,” I said. My friends were confused. “What do you mean, Sravani?” Karen asked. “The governor’s treasure was lost too right?” I answered. “Your right! I wonder what happened to it.” Braileigh said. ”It remains a mystery. It may have sunk under the sea along with the treasure. Divers have searched everywhere, but no one has ever found trace of the treasure.” Chris replied. “And so it remains part of the legend,” concluded Karen. “In any case, sisters, we have a mission to complete!” I declared. “What is it Sravani?” Braileigh asked. “Finding the treasure?”” No silly!” I replied, laughing heartily. ”We have to complete Chris’s costume!” I said. “What do you mean?” Karen asked, confused. ”We only have the coat right? We still need a shirt, pants, glove, boots……””Hold on, Sravani, we get it!” Braileigh replied with a laugh. “But where are we going to get all of these things?” Karen asked. “I saw a few shops down this road and that should do the trick. Let’s go!” I replied enthusiastically. Chris tried on a pirate’s costume which we thought was perfect. “That coat is a little big on you. But don’t worry. I’ll fix it.” said Braileigh. She carefully began ripping out one of the coat’s seams. A scroll of paper fell out of the lining. ”What’s that?” Karen wondered picking it up. When we all surrounded, she slowly began to open the paper. “It’s a treasure map!” We all gasped in unison. ”Oh my god! It’s a treasure map of Great Inagua and Little Inagua. “I exclaimed. Chris flipped the map over. There was a letter written there that went like this-


Dear Friend,


      I want to give you back to your father’s treasure. Go to the place where the boat is drawn. There, you will find what you want.


                                                Your best friend,

                                                       Redbeard


“There is a boat drawn on an island next to Little Inagua! Maybe the treasure is there!” Chris exclaimed. “Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s go!” Karen cried. “I have to show this to my brother. My boat is under repair so we are going to need his.” Soon, we were at Chris’s house. We explained the whole matter to Rik and why we are going to need his boat. When we completed, he stared at us for a minute. Then he burst out laughing. “What’s so funny?” Chris asked with a frown. “You really think that Captain Redbeard, that too a legendary pirate, sewed up a treasure map in his coat to give to James? That is just insane!” Rik said, rolling his eyes. I stepped forward. “It’s okay if you don’t believe us, it’s okay. But we are determined to find this treasure, especially Chris. So, as a brother of Chris, please help him and us by giving your boat.” Lucky for us, Rik was a little sensitive. So, after thinking a lot, he reluctantly decided to help us. Soon we were at the spot where Captain Red beard’s hideout was. It didn’t take much time to find the cave. We found a little cliff inside and climbed it. At the top of the cliff, we saw something that made our jaws drop. It was an enormous statue of a flamingo made of rock!” Wow! This is beautiful!” Braileigh exclaimed. “This statue symbolizes Little Iguana!” Chris replied. “Come on then! Let’s go!” I cried excitedly. At Little Iguana, near the flamingos, was another cave! We quickly went inside and started examining the ground. I started digging in one place and then felt the ground. Oh my gosh! Can you guess what I felt? Something metal! I quickly called my friends and we all started digging together. “It’s a chest! An old chest!” Karen exclaimed. We slowly opened it and do you know what we found?


Captain Redbeard’s Treasure!


The show was in 5 days so Chris had to practice a lot. Rik came towards Chris and us. He looked sorry and apologized for his mean behavior towards us and the island. Can you guess what role Rik was playing for the show? James! It was the day of the big night. My parents, I and my friends were also there. Both the brothers rocked the show! A part of the treasure was donated to the wildlife center, so that the center would remain open without any financial problems. Still filled with a cheer from the show and the celebrations, I and my friends couldn’t stop laughing and joking until we were really hungry and tired. This was my and my friends’ first adventurous quest. I hope you like it. If you do, then keep waiting for my next adventure. Till then, bye readers!


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