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Rufus turned his attention back to his parents. “Mom, dad I need you to get to the top of the cage
and climb down the rope and stay with Anna and Pete.” His parents followed his instructions.
Rufus followed them to the top of the cage once his parents were on their way down. He pushed
his body forward jumped as high as he could and went falling down to the den below. He
plunged down and landed on the snake‟s neck. The snake had no choice but to spit Lola out and
then he went limp.
“Who dares to enter our home without our permission?” the other snake hissed. “Run Lola!”
shouted Rufus, but fear has taken all movement from her limbs. “A mouse! You have come into
my home and knocked my brother unconscious. I will have to deal with you,” the snake
continued. Rufus moved quickly toward his sister, grabbed her by the arm and ran to one of the
rocks in the den. He noticed the rock was close enough to the branch leading to the top of the
cage.“Climb, Lola!” Rufus shouted panicked. This time she obeyed and they climbed onto the
branch. “Keep your balance, Lola; walk to the top of the cage,” he said. Looking down he could
see the snakes moving to the rock. One jumped forward to strike, but missed Rufus by an inch.
Rufus walked towards the top of the cage minding his balance. He reached his sister at the top of
the branch and they jumped. They landed on the floor.
“Oh my children,” their mother said immediately running to them. “We thought we were going
to lose you both,” she said sobbing. “Guys, I‟m sorry to break up the reunion, but we have to
leave this place now,” said Pete. “I agree,” said Anna. Rufus nodded in agreement. Leaving the
feeding room, they passed the empty cages once more. “You guys made it,” said the hamster.
“Yes we did,” said Rufus. “Would you like to join us? We are on our way leaving the farm,” he
continued. “Yes please,” the hamster replied and followed them.
Safely outside the white building they walked towards the gap in the wall only to find it was
occupied by the cat. “I see you got what you deserved,” said Pete to the cat. There was no reply
only her tail dropped, admitting defeat. “What do we do now?” asked Anna. “Look,” said Lola.
A flock of birds were circling above them. “It‟s the sparrows,” said Pete. “They must be here to
help,” and he waived his little arms in the air signaling the birds.