2 Years
They carefully adjusted the mirror, the reflected beam of light inching closer and closer to where Monster Kid was standing. “Careful there,” said Gerson. The old tortoise-monster didn’t look a bit worried, only amused. He was lounging comfortably in a foldout chair while he watched DT and Monster Kid try to complete his puzzle. “I’m not called Gerson BOOM for nothing. There are bombs that’ll go off if you aim the light at the wrong orb. A little risk makes it fun! Wah ha ha!!” DT paused and looked up at him. “Is that really why? I thought it was just your last name.” “YO! PAY ATTENTION!” yelled Monster Kid, who did look nervous. DT turned back to the mirror. Gerson stroked his goatee. “Oh it is my last name. But its a funny coincidence, don’t you think? After all, everybody likes explosions!” The beam of light moved between two of the tiny glass orbs, DT starting to sweat a little as they focused everything they had to keep the beam steady. At last it rested on the blue orb, which glowed softly. There was an abrupt and loud *click*, and the spikes which had Monster Kid trapped in the puzzle midpoint dropped away and he ran over to join them. “That was awesome! Thanks. I though I’d be stuck there forever!” They all chuckled and with an immense effort Gerson got to his feet. “Well well, looks like you’ve solved my puzzle after all. Good Job, Kiddos. You’re really growing into fine young people. Lieutenant in the Royal Guard and Companion to DT here-” “It’s Isa now, Mr. Gerson.” “Oh, yes that’s right. My apologies, Young’n. I’d forgotten. How are you liking the new name? It’s about time you decided on one.” The elderly monster grinned down at them, and Isa couldn’t help grinning right back. “It’s nice to have a name that means... well... me!” “Wah ha ha! I’m sure it is. Well, Isa, Monster Kid... Time for you two to move ahead. I think Doggo is the one who came after me, or it might have been Lesser Dog, I can’t quite recall. Either way, it’s time for my midafternoon nap. So shoo.” They both sped off, waving enthusiastically and the old Monster chuckled and waved back.
















