Niki no longer saw any vegetation at all on Naturia. The surface now looked sooty and dark brown and had the consistency of excrement.

     Niki got the feeling it smelled to high heaven, too. 

     The Domitikan portal rested half in the muck and half out. 

     Gramps landed ten feet in front of the portal.

     "Keep an eye on it," Gramps said. "We're going to grab him the second he gets out."

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