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Tommy Gooch rolled to one side and sat up with a groan.
“It’s too quiet,” said Davi.
“I think she’s gone,” said Tommy, getting to his feet. “We have to get out of here.” He leaned over the ledge just enough to peer down into the fiery pit below. “I don’t want to find out what’s down there, do you?”
Davi shook his head. “How are we going to get Snoop out?”
“I have an idea,” said Tommy. He stuck his fingers in his mouth and whistled. It echoed off the walls causing whatever creatures were below to groan and growl.
“I think you woke them up. They sound mad,” said Davi. “And hungry.” Tommy didn’t respond. He craned his neck back searching above. “What are you looking for?”
“Just wait a minute,” said Tommy. A soft purr sounded. He smirked. “There he is.” The giant black bird that had
