Preeti wasn’t sure how long Grandma, Mom, and Viren would stay at Mr. Linford’s house, and she hoped they would get back before they returned. On the way, they cut through some narrow lanes and alleyways and finally emerged at the far side of the park, a short way from the frozen lake. A group of people were on the shore. As they drew closer, shouts rang out. “A little boy’s fallen through the ice!” a girl cried. Preeti tightened her hands on Comet’s mane and looked toward the commotion. She had a bad feeling about this. More people were running toward the lake, where a tiny shape out on the ice was waving its arms around. As the magic pony checked his stride, Preeti frowned. There was something familiar about that figure. Then her heart missed a beat. “It’s Viren!” she gasped. What was her little brother doing here? Comet didn’t hesitate. “Hold tight!” He launched himself into the air in a mighty leap. Seconds later he landed lightly on the lake’s frozen surface, in the center of the reed bed.
What do You think about Winter Wonderland #5 (2013)?
