Wild Treats Of The Dessert

"OK... I feel like I am gonna freak out, so let's listen to the radio for a while"
"Mister, I don't like this guy... Can we have more creamsicle music instead?"
"Oh yeah! Creamsicle music... we haven't had much of that tonight! good idea!"
"Once we find Mr. Noodles, then everything will be better
Not just for us and not just for him but for everyone in the entire world
Finding him will be a miracle... Wait! Look there! Do you see a light upon that black rock?"
The truck screeched to a halt as they got out to believe their lying eyes
"It is real, and it sees me! We must climb to the lofty peak!
Mr. Noodles! He could be there all alone in the dark night freezing in the horror of the shadows
There... Again! Did you see a blazing star shining down from the top of the black rock?
I just know it's him... Hurry, we must ascend the black rock now!"
"But I didn't see anything Mister"
"Don't say it! Yes you did! His house is there, it is causing light!
He is calling to us... Here, have some jawbreakers
Narrow your eyes to look closer... Do you see the light shining from the black sun?"
"Maybe..."
Yes! Now follow me, and together we'll find the path"
As they travelled into the inpenetrable blackness, the world they knew was left behind
Concealed in shades of grey and purple, not even moonlight would follow them here
"Follow me... This path leads to the base of the black rock"
"It's very dark, Mister... Do you have a flashlight?"
"We don't need a flashlight... It would scare Mr. Noodles, he would think it was hobgoblins
No... We'll travel by the seething light of Mr. Noodles, that is enough, he can see where we're going"
By the seething light of Mr. Noodles, they continued their ascent towards the black rock
Pausing from time to time, making sure they did not lose sight of the seething light
Soon, they would realize a great circular river stood in their way, the black rock stood in the center of the great rivers
The great river divided into four lesser rivers, only one of which they need dare to cross
"Let's walk some more... I hear the sound of a flowing river... Do you hear it, too?"
"Yes, I do hear a river, will we have to cross the river?"
"We will... But first we must rest, then we will cross the river
But do not lose sight of the seething light atop the black rock, do you still see it?"
"Yes... I see a light... But is this a trick of the imagination?
No! It's Mr. Noodles! Rest now, and let's contemplate finding Mr. Noodles
There is a good spot on this plateau... Here, we will set up our shelter
Wait here, while I gather wood for the fire"
Johnny waited in the darkness, he felt eyes watching him but saw nothing
But for a moment, deep in the shadows he saw points of shining bronze... And then there was nothing again
He stood there shivering in the eternal shade wondering if this was destiny or chance
The points of bronze were closer this time and there were many
They surrounded him and in that final moment
A great light vanquished them all into a dissipating, defeated hissing
"OK, the fire is now burning... It's bearing light for Mr. Noodles"
Johnny turned round with great relief and saw the flames roaring triumphantly
"It looks like a fiery red dragon!"
"Yes it does, it looks like a lord of phosphorus
Now gather close and I will tell you a ghost story"
"A ghost story?"
"Yes, Mr. Noodles' favorite ghost story"
"Mr. Noodles' favorite ghost story?"
"Shh, eat your blue raspberry screwball, and just listen"