The Fanged Cage

 

 

And Van wastes no time telling the others what Grizzlebark showed him. With an avid audiences listening to his tale, Kirsten included among them, Van is clearly enjoying himself. And when asked why Grizzlebark only spoke to him, Van is not sure what to say. Maybe Grizzlebark will only talk to someone who had the crazy idea of climbing his treacherous trunk. And Kirsten’s eyes flash when Van starts to explain to them that they will win an unspecified price if they beat the time in the hourglass.

“I told you I never know,” said the annoyed Van when she asked him again what that prize could be. Kirsten looks more alive now and there is a strange glint in her eyes. It’s a common knowledge in school that she loves a good competition.

“Disgusting,” Cara said. She just stepped on a fruit that fell from Grizzlebark.

“Grizzlebark could use a bit of clean-up,” Alice muttered, for the surrounding ground is littered with fallen fruits. Van pockets some. It might come in usef