Phung Ninh February 3, 2012 Chapter 13: Camazotz’s Leader As Mrs. Which started the tesseract for the Mr.Murry’s home, Meg have this strange feeling, a feeling that kept persuading her to come back to Camazotz. The planet that was once dark, her most hated planet that almost took her beloved brother away is calling for help. She wasn’t sure when the telepathic connection stopped but before she knew it, she was back home. After the joyous reunion of her family, she and Calvin decided to stay outside in the backyard. “Calvin, I had this feeling that have been bothering me all the way home,” Meg stared nervously at Calvin’s eyes. “What is it?” Calvin replied while smiling at her. “There was a telepathic communication between me and someone from Camazotz, he or she was asking for help, I’m not sure why but I feel that I must help them.” Meg said and noticed Calvin’s smile disappear. “Did you tell your father about this?” “No, I think I need time to think about it.” “Well, whatever you decide on, I’ll be by your side.” He said smiling with the same sparkles in his eyes like the beginning. “Thanks. Let’s go inside for dinner.” Meg said pulling Calvin up. After her parents laid their warm kisses on her forehead she fell into her train of thoughts on Camazotz. She didn’t plan to return to Camazotz after fighting for all she ever wanted, her confidence, her father and Charles Wallace. But she sense that she must talk to her father about this matter. Meg quickly got out of bed and crept into her father’s lab. From there she heard voices, she felt anger within these tones but she cannot make out the words. She peeked in closer to find her parents arguing. “No, you cannot go!” Mrs.Murry shouted but she lowered her volume as soon as she saw Meg. “Sorry guys, I didn’t mean to interrupt but I have a moment.” She asked in an anxious tone. “Yes, Meg. Go ahead.”Her father said in a calmer voice. “While we were using the tesseract to come home, I had a telepathic connection with someone on Camazotz but I wasn’t who it was. Therefore I would like to ask you what you think of this.” “I just had this conversation with your mother about this.” “So, I wasn’t hallucinating then.” “No, Meg. I think the people of Camazotz need our help. I think they are in need of a leader since IT was overpowered. They have no idea of how to live now because everything was given to them.” Mr.Murry concluded. “Even if I’ve decided to go, how would I get there?”Meg questioned her father as he rubs his pair of glasses against a surface of his shirt. “No, no one is going to Camazotz again. I can’t afford to lose you or your father.” “Mother, I feel that I must go. I must protect these people. They need someone to guide them to lives. Just like Mrs.Whatsit had said, I must go on and write my own sonnet. “ Once again a spark of light appears in the darkness out of thin air. Three familiar magnificent figures appeared. “WEE AREE HEREE!” Mrs.Which’s voice echoed throughout the lab. “I see, you’ve remembered my teachings, Meg dear.” Mrs.Whatsit’s loving voice whispered in my ear. “Mrs.Whatsit, Mrs.Who and Mrs. Which, you’ve come!”Meg exclaimed. “Now I must get to business, I don’t have much time. People of Camazotz are hopelessly confused on how they live. They don’t have a leader to guide them.” Mrs.Whatsit stated. “I’ve figured.”Mr.Murry said holding Mrs.Murry’s and Meg’s hand. “We thought, you, Meg should go on and be their leader.” “No, it’s far too dangerous for my daughter to wander about in space by herself. I will accompany her on this mission.” Mr.Murry said in an uneasy tone. “Mr.Murry and Mrs.Murry, we need your cooperation for another secret task.” “But, Meg, I cannot let her into space like this. When will she return if she is had gone to Camazotz?” “A month or two, at least, there is much to do on Camazotz as their new leader.” “Could Calvin and Charles Wallace join me on this trip, Mrs.Whatsit?” Meg asked anxiously. “Charles Wallace? He is much too young. However, Calvin will be a good match for you, Meg dear.” “It’s a deal.”Meg said in a relieved tone, at least she could have Calvin by her side. “RESTT WELLL MEGG! TOMMORROW NIGHT WE WILL BE HERE TO START YOUR JOURNEY!” Mrs.Which’s voice resounded again. Just how they appear, they dematerialize once again into the same spark they came from. The morning’s sun shines by Meg’s window with early birds singing their songs. A regular breakfast for her this morning will be her last for two more months. Who know what kind of food I’ll be having for the next few months she thought while having a flashback of her meal with the Red Eyes Man. It’s such a bliss should last longer, everyone I love is here beside me right now, it’s all I ever wanted. However, if I want to keep this peace I must do what I can to save it. If the people Camazotz is not saved right now, all their people will turn dark once again due to hatred towards me.
“Meg?” Calvin called with his hand waving in front of Meg face to catch her attention. “Oh, I’m sorry. I was just thinking about our trip.” “It’s alright. I was just wondering if you are ready.” “I guess I am. What choice do I have?” “If you want, I could go alone.” “And what let you be king?” Meg said jokingly. “Meg! Calvin! Are you guys ready to pack?” Mrs.Murry asked. “Alright!” Meg exclaimed. “Just pack things that are essential to you.” Night came and the anxiety grew in the Murry’s estate. The wind howls outside as it swept leaves and dust up from the ground, blinding to the eyes. Everyone looked at one another nervously. The separation frightens them, not for themselves but for the ones they all love. As Mrs.Whatsit and her friends appear, they held hand with everyone else to ensure their safety. “HEREE WEE AREE!” Mrs. Which shouted as they landed. “Good luck my loves!” Mrs.Whatsit wished while kissing Calvin’s and Meg’s cheeks. “Goodbye, Mrs.Whatsit, Mrs.Who and Mrs.Which!” Meg bid her farewells. Calvin slightly smiled to the ladies. Soon they faded into the light of Camazotz and left the couple in complete silence. “Alright, let’s start our journey!” Calvin exclaimed. As they walked through the familiar streets, they notice the people of Camazotz standing at their front door and not doing anything but waiting. “What are they doing?” Calvin wondered. “Waiting? But for what?” “Maybe for us?” Out of nowhere, two men stood right in front of the children with their hand motioning stop. “Arrest them! They destroyed IT! They left us all in starvation and pain! They are our enemies! To be continued