Hi Bloggers,
Here it is your next excerpt as promised:
“Don’t
be like that Nigella. We come bearing good news.” said Jack. “Spit it
out, and then leave!” Delia blurted out, although, secretly, she was very happy
to see them.
“Your sisters are happy and well and about to perform a full concert
under the weeping willow tree in two weeks.” Petunia sang out. All of a sudden
two new chickens appeared in the compound. “Who are the newcomers?” asked
Petal. Sophie said, “They came last week. The
lady thinks that the fox got Whitney, Mariah and Celine and bought the two
replacements the same breed as Shinney.”
“The two new girls are a bit snooty actually!” whispered Delia. “They
think they are better than us because they are ‘Rhode Island Reds’ and are
reputed to be good egg layers.”
”Shush!” whispered Nigella.
“You had
better go before they start asking questions!” Nigella continued in a hushed
voice, “It was actually lovely to see you, thanks for
letting us know about our sisters, but go, go, go!”
The
fairies flew off towards the hedgerow where they had lived for so many years
and found Donnella, sat on her own and looking rather plump.
“Donnella!” cried Daphne, “We have come to visit you both! Where is
Drake?” Donnella broke down and cried.
“I don’t know where he is! One moment he was here and the next he was
gone. We had had a big row and I feel terrible, I don’t know what to do!”
“He will come back,” Jack assured her, “He probably just wanted to clear
his head!” Donnella
explained, “We were arguing about him wanting to go back and see his father. He
wanted me to go with him, but, I refused! I feel awful, but we have been much
happier here, especially now with the baby on the way.”
Petal
shrieked, “You are having a baby!” “That is great news.” beamed Daphne. “Sit down Donnella,”
said Petunia calmly, “It’s not good for the baby, or for you, to be upset.” “What
do you know about pregnant goblins?” enquired Jack.
“I don’t know really, but, in my humble opinion, I expect that it’s not
good for the baby!” Petunia snapped back at Jack. “What
if he has gone back to the Wah Wah tribe? I am left here on my own with a baby
on the way!”
“You
are not alone!” Daphne assured her, “We
will help to take care of you and the baby.”
“But I want Drake to be here, I love him so much.” A voice from behind
her said, “Why didn’t you say that in the first place?” She turned round and
saw Drake, she flung her arms around him and squeezed him so tightly, he put
his arm round her, she sobbed and Drake consoled her. She took a deep breath
and remembered she was angry too! “Where have you
been?” I have been worried sick. Petunia says it’s not good for the baby or for
me to be getting upset!” There was a sound of someone or something clearing
their throat. “Ahem, that could be my fault” said a very deep voice. Donnella
screamed, “Arrgghhhhhh, a HOBGOBLIN!”
“It’s OK, it’s OK!” Drake said, “He is a friend.”
By this time all the
fairies and taken cover deep under the hedgerow. They had heard tales of the
hobgoblins. They were mean, angry creatures that ate everything in sight. “Shall we go
back to the old oak tree?” asked Petal her voice trembling. “Yes! Let’s make a
quick exit, we will come back later and see if they are both still alive!” said
Daphne. Enjoy
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