Chapter 13

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Sam and the vultures returned the treasure to the Cold Lair where the black cobra, Thuu was waiting.

"Thuu! We got the treasure back" said Buzzy.

"Which... I didn't know was missing" said Thuu.

"We also got Shiny" said Ziggy.

"Y'know, I think Shiny's pretty much mastered her singing" said Sam.

"Yeah. She can even entertain treasure-smuggling sailors with it" said Dizzy.

"You should really see her in action" said Flaps.

"But first, we may wanna wake the audience" said Buzzy.

Shiny nodded, then threw magic sparkles at the audience to wake them. 

Then she threw more sparkles at Sam, giving her back her green dress.

"Thanks" said Sam.

Shiny said 'you're welcome' then threw more sparkles at Flaps. His apron disappeared and his hair grew back.

"Well? How's my hair?" said Flaps.

"It's good!" said Ziggy.

Shiny made Ziggy's jacket, Buzzy's slippers and Dizzy's vest and pants disappear with more sparkles. 

The vultures were no longer magical, but they could still sing. 

We're your friends, we're your friends

We're your friends to the bitter end

When you're alone, who comes around

To pluck you up when you are down

And when you're outside looking in, who's there to open the door

That's what friends are for

Who's always eager to extend a friendly claw

That's what friends are for

And when you're lost in dire need

Who's at your side at lightning speed

We're friends with every creature coming down the pike

In fact, we've never met an animal we didn't like

Didn't like

So you can see we're friends, we're friends in need

And friends in need are friends indeed

We'll keep you safe in the jungle forevermore

Shiny sang the last line solo.

That's what friends are for! 

The crowd applauded at the vultures' wonderful grand finale. 

From then on, they let Shiny sing with them because her voice was just what they needed.

This displayed the best way of showing love. Including someone. 

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