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“See?” said Hedgie. “That was amazing!” exclaimed Mezzo before darting away to join her in the air. “Oh Splendid, my dear dear Splendid!” cried Yeldrick as tears filled his eyes. Then Abercrombee returned and said, “I’ll never get tired of that.”

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With a bright flash of yellow light and a gust of wind from the valley, Abercrombee stepped back to reveal two glorious wings on Splendid’s back. She then began to flutter them and flew out over the valley.

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The group stayed back and watched as Abercrombee positioned Splendid near the ledge facing out toward the valley. From behind her, he raised his arms in the air and the touched Splendid’s back with his staff. “Watch this,” said Hedgie.

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“I’m going with you,” demanded Yeldrick. “It will be alright,” said Hedgie reassuringly. “Believe me, I’ve seen him do this many times before. Everything will be fine, you’ll see.”

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Abercrombee led them all toward a ledge that overlooked a beautiful valley. “Everyone wait here while Splendid and I go on ahead a ways,” instructed Abercrombee.

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“Now, what adventure brings you all here today?” asked Abercrombee. “It’s my wings,” said Splendid. “My back is all swollen and bumpy, and Grandmother is afraid I’m going to …”

“Alright, alright, everyone, let’s go outside and have a look at what is troubling you,” said Abercrombee. As they all came outside, Abercrombee looked at Splendid’s back, grabbed his staff, and said, “Follow me.”