Ringtone our Superhero
is back in an exciting adventure. Remember, he has a super power called Super
Atomic Ultra Radio Frequency Hearing or S. A. U. R. F. H. He uses this power to
discern the word help though the audio clutter on the phone waves or sometimes just through the air.
One day, he was doing a
mundane but necessary job of washing and cleaning out his car. He leads a normal
life when he's not helping and risking his life to save people. It was a nice bright
sunny day. He had just finished vacuuming and wiping down the interior. A
bucket of soapy water and garden hose were all ready for the outside of his
cherry red sports car.
All of a sudden, he
heard HELP! With lightning speed he dropped the sponge,
turned off the hose, changed into his suit, and arrived at the place where the
cry came from. He found himself on the top of a cliff. He took one step to the
edge and looked down. About fifteen feet down he saw a boy barely hanging on to
a branch with one hand while his other arm was wrapped around a dog. Carefully but very quickly, Ringtone climbed down to the boy.
“Hi little fellow, let
me help you up,” said Ringtone as he wrapped his strong arm around the young
boy.
There were tears on the
boy’s face and his eyes were wide as he took in the superhero’s presence. He
said, “Don’t let Butch fall. He’s scared.”
“I’ll get you both up.
Wrap your arm around my neck.” With that said, he started up to the top. He
went much slower this time, knowing they would be safe. He climbed up and got
them settled on a log far from the edge.
“What is your name?”
asked Ringtone.
“Emery”
“Emery, my name is
Ringtone. How old are you?”
“Six and a half”
“Let me check your legs
and arms to see if you are hurt. Do you feel any pain anywhere?”
“My hand hurts a
little.”
“Let me see. Oh, you
have a scratch. I have some medicine and a bandage.” Ringtone brought those out
of a compartment in his emergency belt.
How did you get stuck
on the side of the cliff?” asked Ringtone.
“Butch and I followed a
rabbit and we fell.”
“You’re a strong boy
and held on very well even though your hand was scratched. You seem fine
everywhere else. You will have to explain how you ripped your jeans though. Where
are your parents?”
“I don’t know. We’re
here camping. Dad and I set up the tent then I went looking around.”
“Did you follow the
rabbit far?”
Emery shrugged and
said, “Can you bring me to my mom and dad?”
“Sure, I will. Right
now, I’m listening for your parents to call for you.”
“I don’t hear them.” said
Emery with a worried look.
“Don’t worry. They will
and I’ll hear them. As soon as I do, I’ll take you to them. Do you want some
chocolate? I happen to have some right here.” Ringtone gave Emery a chocolate bar
he pulled out of another compartment in his belt.
Emery thought Ringtone’s
belt was cool. He wondered what else was in it. Emery excitedly took a bite of
the bar. He loved chocolate. His family was going to make s’mores later that night.
He knew they had chocolate and marshmallows in them and they made them over the
fire, but couldn’t remember what else was in them.
He was about to ask
Ringtone about it when he heard him say, “I hear someone calling your name. It’s far
away. We better get going.”
“I don’t hear nuttin.” mumbled
Emery around the chocolate in his mouth.
“I can. Do you think
you are strong enough to walk?”
Emery nodded and stood
up. Butch barked and playfully jumped at him. Emery reached down and gave his
dog a hug. Then he followed Ringtone. The three walked for about a half hour
when Emery said, “Can we rest? I’m tired.”
“Ringtone said, “Sure. Sit
here on this rock.” He handed Emery a flat jug of water.
Emery was more curious
as to how so much stuff could fit into that belt. It didn’t look like it could
hold so much. He was looking at it and imagining what else could be in there
when Ringtone said, “Let me put that canteen back, and I’ll carry you for a while.
We want to find your parents before they get too worried. They have been
looking for you this whole time. They are heading in the right direction, but I
think we need to get to them soon. It will be dark in about an hour.”
Ringtone swung Emery up
onto his shoulders and started jogging which then turned into a rapid run. Emery had
never gone that fast, except in a car. Butch was getting left in the dust.
“Butch, wait for Butch!”
Ringtone stopped and
waited for Butch. He picked the dog up and carried him too. Now they were going
faster. They dodged around trees and hopped over fallen logs and branches. They
skirted holes and rocks. Emery was having a great time. Giggles and squeals
abounded out of his mouth.
Ringtone didn’t slow,
but took a quick look at his passengers. Ringtone smiled at the glee on Emery’s
face. Butch seemed to enjoy it too. His tongue was hanging out and he looked
like he was smiling.
Soon, Ringtone stopped
and put them both down. “Listen, you should be able to hear them now.”
“I do! Mom! Dad! We’re
here!”
Ringtone knelt down
next to Emery. “Emery, I need to go now. Your parents will be here in a second.
They are very close. Just stand right here, and they will see you. Enjoy your s’mores
tonight and don’t wander away anymore.”
Emery saw a streak and
he was gone. Amazed, he turned to the sound of his parents coming. Immediately,
he was engulfed in a huge hug followed by more arms around him. Emery and his
parents were laughing and crying at the same time. Soon they fell into a heap, rolling and laughing on the ground.
Emery’s dad said, “Emery
where have you been? We have been looking all over for you.”
Emery told of his
adventure. His parents didn’t believe him about the part of a “superhero”, but they were relieved someone had helped him. They couldn’t discount the fact of the
bandage nor the chocolate on his face. They gave him a talking to about staying
close where they could see him.
Emery remembered his rescuer
the rest of his life. He looked for him anytime he saw someone in trouble. From
time to time he thought Ringtone came back and checked on him.
As for Ringtone, he
didn’t leave Emery that day; he circled back and watched his parents love on
him. He smiled and a contented sigh escaped his lips. He loved that part of his
job. He checked on Emery every once in a while as he did many of the people he
had saved over the years. He showed up to some of the important events in his
life. Ringtone watched him mature into a fine young man. Emery was one of his favorites.
