Zlata gave a huge gulp as she turned & saw this enormous grizzly bear lumbering towards the friends. Poor Zwoggle moved to behind Jasmine & Truly. "Hey, Hi everyone, no need to be afraid I don't wish you any harm. I hear you are here to help Jazzle & Shimmer?" Looking round Garth asked, "Where is Shimmer, I thought she was travelling with you?" Garth, gave his best smile to Zlata & Zwoggle, trying to assure them he was friendly. Jasmine sensing that all was well, lay down & replied to Garth. "Shimmer has just left us for a while, she is checking up on baby Jingle, she will rejoin us at the beginning of the forest." "Oh I see, now let me explain why I am here." said Garth. Zlata gave an intake of breath, Garth had just stood on a rock & made himself look even larger. Zwoggle feeling more confident looked up in awe at this huge bear. He had always thought grizzley bears were dangerous. The friends sat & listened to Garth as he explained to them that there were a few, who seemed to be, a more aggressive animals making their home in the forest. They were spoiling the the more sedate quiet heart of the forest, by wanting to take over & bullying the good animals. Two days ago Master Unicorn was imprisoned to stop him from blessing Jingle. If Jingle isn't blessed he will not be the next keeper of the forest, following in his fathers foot steps. "But isn't master Unicorn the keeper of the forest?" asked Truly. "No, Master Unicorn travels around all the forests, keeping a watchful eye on everyone." said Garth. "Do you know whereabouts Master Unicorn is being kept in the forest?" Jasmine asked. "I believe he is in a shed like building in a clearing in the heart of the forest. Guarded by wolves & crows who alert them of anything approaching. Clarry is the lead crow & does daily swoops round the forest checking for any who trespass there." said Garth. Zlata's eyes grew wider, she was beginning to wish she hadn't met Scary Mary & thought it a good idea to volunteer the friends to do this task. Anyway, she thought, where exactly was Scary Mary, she hadn't seen her, she didn't think, since they had rested at the river. Jasmine got up followed by Truly, Zlata & Zwoggle. "Right lets get down to business & make a plan." she said. Thanks for all the lovely comments & favs, so, so appreciated. x background - among the trees, Didi mc