The chaos only grew wilder.
Kelpie, who had been quietly crouched by the river's edge, decided it was the perfect moment for playing. With a glint in his eyes, he let a wave of water sneak across the stones and wrap around Luna's ankle. She gasped as the current tugged her feet right out from under her, and with a startled shriek, she splashed back into the river.
"Drakeee!" Luna roared, convinced it was his doing. She flailed her arms furiously, hair plastered over her eyes. "I'll bite you alive!"
Drake, who had been puffing his chest with pride, froze instantly. His amber eyes widened like saucers, and he squeaked, "Weeeeeee!!! It wasn't me!!!"
But Boo wasn't about to waste the opportunity. He floated dramatically above the water, arms spread wide, and shouted, "There's a water monster!! It lives here!! It drags babies inside and eats their toes!!!" His voice echoed across the meadow like some ghostly announcement.
