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The Rat Gang Crew and the Overgrounders, Chapter 6: Wings in the Night. Tommy Smith sat on the edge of his bed, staring at the coded message in his hands. He had read it three times, each pass revealing a new layer of meaning. Scarlett’s words painted a picture: stars, diggers, night flyers. It wasn’t a message—it was a plan. And Tommy knew it was up to him to bring it to life. His room was a typical boy’s haven: posters of animals, a clutter of books about nature, and jars filled with carefully labeled specimens of leaves, rocks, and feathers. Tommy reached for one of his jars, plucking out a single dark feather. “Bats,” he whispered to himself, grinning. “Of course.” Downstairs, the faint hum of the television mixed with the sound of his dad’s snoring. Tommy tiptoed out the back door, his flashlight in hand. He had a destination: the old stone chapel near the edge of town. It was abandoned, but every spring and summer, the bats filled its rafters with the flurry of wings and quiet, high-pitched chatter. As he walked through the cool night, his mind raced with ideas. Scarlett’s note had been careful, but the meaning was clear: bats swarming the construction site would draw attention—especially if they showed up in numbers. When Tommy reached the chapel, he slipped inside through a broken window, landing lightly on the dusty floor. He shone his flashlight upwards, illuminating a sea of tiny, beady eyes staring back at him. The bats hung upside down, undisturbed by his presence. “Hey there,” Tommy whispered. “I need your help.” He reached into his backpack, pulling out a small device—a handheld ultrasonic bat caller he’d built for a school project. It could mimic the echolocation calls of different bat species. He adjusted the dial and pressed the button, sending out a series of high-frequency sounds. The bats stirred, rustling like dry leaves in the wind. Tommy grinned. “That’s right. Follow me.” Back in Ratropolis, The Burrow was a hive of activity. Ivy was poring over her rubbings, her brow furrowed in concentration. Amelie and Scarlett watched anxiously as Atlas tried to patch a crack in the ceiling caused by the earlier tremors. “These carvings,” Ivy said finally, “they’re a mix of symbols and numbers. I think it’s a map, but it’s not just about where to go. It’s about when.” “When?” Scarlett echoed, her ears twitching. Ivy nodded. “The elders used to talk about the cycles of the moon. These symbols match up with those phases. If I’m right, there’s a specific time we’re supposed to follow this map.” “And if you’re wrong?” Atlas asked, his tail flicking skeptically. “We won’t get another chance,” Ivy said quietly. “The construction is speeding up. If we don’t act, Ratropolis won’t survive.” Amelie stepped forward, her voice firm. “Then we trust the map. Whatever it takes, we follow it.” Scarlett sighed. “Fine. But if this leads to nothing, I’m holding you responsible, Ivy.” “I’ll take that risk,” Ivy said, her eyes blazing with determination. At the construction site, the air was thick with the smell of diesel and the rumble of idling machinery. Tommy crouched behind a pile of wooden pallets, his bat caller in hand. He adjusted the frequency and pressed the button again. Above him, the first bat swooped down, its wings cutting through the air like a shadow. Then another. And another. Within minutes, the night sky was alive with dozens of bats, their erratic flight patterns creating a mesmerizing dance. Tommy couldn’t help but smile. Scarlett’s plan was working. The bats swirled above the construction vehicles, their presence eerie and unexpected. He just needed to make sure the right people noticed. Grabbing his phone, Tommy snapped a few photos and started typing a message. **“Endangered bats swarming construction site. Need to act fast. Can’t let this happen.”** He sent it to every environmental group he could think of, adding the photos for proof. The response was almost immediate. Messages flooded...

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If you prefer a Hard copy with bonus colouring in pages please purchase through the links below, otherwise, read and enjoy the stories here on our virtual digital library.Welcome to This Week’s Toddle Poddle—with me, Vapor Punk!Beep-boop! Hey there, kiddos! It’s me, your favorite gadgety-pal, Vapor Punk, and boy-oh-boy, have we got a super-duper-fun-packed-magical-timey issue for you! I’m so excited my gears are doing the happy jig!First up—hold onto your socks, ‘cause it’s time for another Rainbow Explorers adventure! Join me, Cuddles (the world’s bravest teddy), Lady Lumin (our glowing guide), and Grumble (with the grumpiest but loveliest heart) as we take on the mysterious Maze of Shifting Shadows. Will we dance our way out or tickle our own shadows? You’ll have to read and see! Spoiler alert: there’s lots of silly wiggling!Next, it’s Episode 2 of the Rat Gang Crew! Our squeaky friends are back with more daring (and slightly cheesy) mischief. What are they up to this time? Burrowing into a cheesy mountain? Escaping from a giant sock thief? Or throwing a party? You’ll find out soon!Don’t forget our Quiz Time—where you can test your super skills and giggle your whiskers off. Seriously, if you laugh as much as Grumble did when he saw me slip on a banana peel last week, you’ll have a blast!AND—I can’t believe it! We’ve even got a No-Cook Recipe that’s so easy, even Cuddles can make it (without making a sticky mess). It’s Rainbow Fruit Pizzas! With all the colors of the rainbow, and you won’t need to turn on a single button, dial, or flame (phew, my gears are tired already).So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive into the adventure together! Ready, set… TODDLE PODDLE GO!!!Your mechanical pal,Vapor Punk The Rainbow Explorers and the Stormy Sky MissionOne day, the Rainbow Explorers—Vapor Punk, Cuddles, Lady Lumin, and Grumble—were resting in their cozy forest hideaway when dark clouds suddenly rolled in. Lightning crackled, and rain began to pour in thick sheets. But this was no ordinary storm; flashes of rainbow lightning and thunderous roars shook the ground.Lady Lumin hovered nervously. “This storm feels… wrong. There’s a strange energy in it.”Vapor Punk nodded, gears whirring with concern. “I’m detecting interference in the atmosphere. Whatever’s causing this, it isn’t natural.”Just then, a bolt of rainbow lightning struck a nearby tree, splitting it in half. From the charred remains, a shimmering crystal feather emerged, glowing with powerful energy. Before anyone could react, the feather levitated and projected a holographic image—a regal-looking eagle with shimmering feathers.“I am Aurora, Guardian of the Skies,” the eagle declared, her voice echoing like distant thunder. “The storm you see was unleashed by a rogue weather crystal stolen from my domain. If it is not returned, it will spiral out of control, flooding your lands and shattering the balance of the skies. I need your help to retrieve it.”The Explorers exchanged determined looks. “We’ll help,” said Grumble, clenching his large fists. “No storm can keep us down.”Mission to the Sky RealmAurora’s crystal feather transformed into a glowing portal. The Explorers stepped through and found themselves in the Sky Realm—a swirling landscape of clouds, rainbows, and floating islands. In the distance, they spotted a dark mass of swirling clouds. “The storm crystal is there,” Aurora explained. “But it’s guarded by a fierce storm serpent named Tempestus.”The Explorers knew they would need a plan. Together, they traveled to gather allies and information:At the Cloud Meadows, they met a flock of friendly cloud sheep who granted them puffs of enchanted cloud wool, which could temporarily protect against lightning.At the Prism Peaks, they met a wise rainbow deer who gave them a shard of rainbow light. “It can illuminate the darkest storm clouds,” the deer said.Armed with their new tools, they approached the swirling storm. The wind howled and rain lashed down. In the heart of...