Hewy needed to check on Hungry, the little Dragon, especially after being "asked" by the Troll King to find him. As he followed the trail to Cornelia's cottage, (since that is where Hungry was staying) his thoughts were concentrated on what had just happened at the Troll King's court. "Why does the King really want to meet Hungry?" he pondered. He knew that Druzzy was up to no good, but he just could not see what he wanted from the young Wish Dragon. "I need to talk to the others," he mumbled deciding that was his best course and wondering what was causing this smoke in the air? The smoke seemed to be coming from the direction of Cornelia's cottage! He quickened his pace and after realizing that it WAS coming from the cottage he started running towards the smoke. |
Smoke was rolling out of the windows and the door. Fearing for his friends he was just about to run into the cottage when he saw Cornelia, Efem, The CAT, and Hungry all standing near the bee hives. As usual, The CAT was just looking at everything and smiling, Efem and Cornelia were both coughing and wiping their watering eyes, and Hungry, if a Dragon can look apologetic and embarrassed, was wringing his front paws together saying that he was really, realllllly sorry. |
It was The CAT that came up with the answer. "Well, since your places aren't fireproof," smiled The CAT, "Why not send him to Dewin's for his lessons a little early? With the shabby way your homes are built, at least the cave won't burn down..." With the withering stares he received from both Efem and Cornelia, for once The CAT did not finish his sentence. Standing up and slinking away, Hewy could hear The CAT muttering something like, "sure, blame the cat..." |