can’t do that.” “Oh, really? And why not?” Grub drew himself up to his full height. “An LEP officer never relinquishes his weapon.” Butler nodded. “Fair enough. Thought I’d ask. Off you go then.” Hardly able to believe his luck, Grub scurried back toward the command tower. He was the last fairy standing. Trouble was snoring in the gravel but he, Grub Kelp, had faced down the Mud Monster. Wait until Mommy heard about this. Holly sat on the edge of her bed, fingers curled around

