Mockingbird shook himself and puffed his feathers out. "it's going to be a long night," he chirped. "The Ice Dragon is coming." April asked, "Should we be afraid?" "Yes," said Mockingbird. "The Ice Dragon is dangerous and very tricky. We will have to hide from him until the sun comes out tomorrow morning. Sunlight is the only thing the Ice Dragon fears. He thinks the sun will melt him." Mockingbird hopped into the holly bush. He tucked his head down against a wing and said, "We should take a nap now so we can stay alert during the night." He ruffled his feathers again and closed his eyes. © 2010, Jerry Jindrich. All rights reserved.