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THE NOCTURNALS

and wove through the leafless trees. Finally, exhausted and breathless, the Brigade reached the den Dawn had seen.

Though its main chamber lay underground, the entrance was visible under a ledge of rock. It was framed with dried mud and sticks, but it had caved in. Now, it was just a heap of dry earth. What caused this den to collapse? they wondered.

“Help! Helllllp! Is somebody there?” the voice cried out again.

Tobin gasped. “Oh goodness! An animal is trapped inside!” He bent his snout toward the dirt. “We’re coming!” he called. “Hold on!”

Dawn circled the den, searching for a different

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