Nelly stepped out of the holly, rubbing her sleepy eyes. "Was that the Ice Dragon," she asked. "How did your scare him away?" "Look," said April. She turned her back toward Nelly and opened her wings. "I painted my wings to look like sunlight and then I flapped them wildly in his face. He thought the sun was up." "Well done," chirped Mockingbird. "What a wonderful idea! I'll write a song about your bravery." Nelly hugged April and Bugpuppy flew around in circles, barking happily. © 2010, Jerry Jindrich. All rights reserved.