“Pssst.” A familiar tiny voice rings in the still night air.
Jason sits up straight, startled, almost tumbling over the edge of the cliff he’s perched on with his feet dangling over the side. Sure enough, sitting on his right shoulder is Ragweedy Pete.
“Pay attention. We haven’t got all day.”
On his other shoulder, Marigoldy waves gaily. “Where’s Cora?” she inquires.
“Meditating in the forest somewhere.”
“Let’s join her, shall we? We’ve got a plan for you two.”
“Sure, why not?” Jason says while he strolls into the woods.
It’s not long before they discover Cora deep in her meditation, cross-legged on the ground on the bank of a beautiful pond. She’s unaware of him or the two fairies who are dancing on his shoulders. Eventually, she senses their presence. Tears glisten on her cheeks.
