Mo
This story follows Kamen, a Whispiket, who senses a disruption in Earth’s natural balance through her ability to detect subtle changes in the wind. Whispikets, ethereal beings from the planet Cket, are tasked with maintaining Earth’s “Blues”—the sky, sea, and balance of ecosystems. Kamen detects mosquito pheromones in late September, signaling a problem since mosquitoes shouldn’t be mating at this time. She heads to the Hall of Blews to discuss the anomaly with her fellow Whispikets, Vir and Vio.
Their leader, Eto, reveals that the frogs, key to controlling the mosquito population, are failing to thrive. If they don’t act quickly, the frogs’ decline will cause a mosquito surge, harming the environment. Eto sends the Whispikets across South Florida to help the frogs spawn, but a new threat arises: a massive hurricane is approaching. Whispikets are able to steer hurricanes by guiding them from the eye of the storm, and Eto assigns Kamen as the navigator with MO, a rookie Whispiket, volunteering to pilot the storm.
Kamen is hesitant about MO’s inexperience but chooses to trust him. As they attempt to direct the hurricane, MO’s mistakes cause chaos—his erratic piloting revs up the winds too high, damaging human structures. However, the damage inadvertently clears debris, and the Whispikets are able to find all the frogs they need to restore balance. Kamen manages to guide the storm to safety, breaking it up over the sea and minimizing its impact.
Back at the Hall, the Whispikets are buzzing about the storm’s outcome. Kamen is ready to defend MO, but Eto surprises everyone by praising his efforts. Despite his rookie piloting, MO’s actions helped clear the way for the frogs, allowing the Whispikets to restore balance to Earth. The story highlights themes of trust, growth, and the unexpected ways mistakes can lead to success. It also underscores the Whispikets' mission to protect Earth’s delicate ecosystems.
★★★★★6.7
