Cap'n Brooks and the Haiku Crew sailed on for days. Every so often Cap'n Brooks would look towards the horizon that grew darker and darker with each passing day. Finally, Cap'n Brooks sent Isso and Llamba to light the hoku lamps.

"This is troublesome weather," Cap'n Brooks said to Isso. "In all the times I've been to Dumbledrop Island the weather has always been pleasant and sunny. Give the Haiku Crew homework assignments. We might need extra haiku to power our magical ship."