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heard a loud
ding-ding
above them. Badger and Timmy looked up to see a massive white balloon with yellow stripes and a shiny silver bell, hovering just above the Wim-Wim. Ropes and loops appeared from beneath the balloon andwrapped themselves around the Wim-Wim.
    Then, the Wim-Wim was lifted gently into the air and disappeared into the clouds.
    Badger waved up to the sky.
    â€œOkay Timmy. It’s time to go. Are you ready?” said Badger.
    â€œWhat just happened? Go where?” asked Timmy.
    â€œThat’s the Wim-Wim off for its Magical Orbital Transplant, and that’s where we are heading too; to the Ring of Brodgar, to jump aboard the Tangerine Piano and step up the ivory staircase to see my friend Nippy Nimbus. I haven’t played it for many dog years, but don’t let that worry you at all,” smiled Badger.
    â€œThe Ring of Brodgar sounds like it’s really far away from here,” gulped Timmy.
    â€œNonsense! It’s just a blink and a wink of flight. Hop on my back and hold tight.”
    Badger straightened his legs and shook his bottom until his tail whirred. Soon they were both flying high in the wintry sky.
    As they climbed up and up, Timmy dared to look down and saw the garden, the lane, the duck pond, the old oak tree and the fields become smaller and smaller. He shut his eyes and held on tighter, as Badger zoomed sharply to the left.

    Timmy opened one eye, and saw a shimmering light in the distance. They seemed to be heading straight for it. Suddenly, Badger swooped and soared upwards.
    â€œHold on, Timmy, this is going to be colourful.”
    Timmy opened his other eye to find himself surrounded by a crimson glow. Badger glided forward into a glorious orange, which quickly swirled into a yellow and green and blue light.
    â€œWow!” shouted Timmy as they flew through an indigo haze. “What
is
this place?”
    â€œThis, my friend, is a rainbow, and we’re just flying through it,” replied Badger.
    â€œEvery one of my six and a half senses is buzzing already, and we’re not even there yet. I feel amazing.”
    The indigo blended into violet as they began their descent through the bright light of the rainbow. Timmy was sure he could hear a faint tuneful jingle from below.
    Across the whispering wind, the soundburst into a cosmic symphony.

    â€œI can see it. Look down, Timmy. There are the standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar. Don’t they look magnificent?” yelled Badger.
    â€œGroovy! This is the cat’s whiskers!” Timmy shouted.
    Badger flew downwards further still, until he saw a figure waving up at him.
    â€œWho’s that?” Timmy asked
    â€œIt’s Captain Bravebark, bringing us in for landing.”
    Badger circled the standing stones before diving towards the grassy plain in the middle of the ring. He wobbled a bit and hit the ground with a bump.
    â€œStill need to practise that landing,” he muttered to himself.
    Timmy caught his breath. Badger shook himself and Captain Bravebark scurried over to greet them.”

    â€œGood to see you, Badger. How long has it been?”
    â€œHundreds of dog years, Captain.”
    â€œGoodness, it seems much longer. Anyway, who’s your friend?”
    â€œThis is Timmy, and I’m taking him to the Crystal Cave. Thank you so much for tuning the Tangerine Piano for me. Did my Wim-Wim arrive safely?” asked Badger hopefully.
    Captain Bravebark twirled his moustache and said: “A few more tickles and turns Badger, and it will be ready. I’m just waiting on some new orbital gear bearings. You just can’t get the parts these days.”
    â€œThank you, Captain. You’re the only Wim-Wim fixer left. I do appreciate it. Now, to business … are there any new tunes we need to access the ivory staircase of the Tangerine Piano?”
    â€œLet me think. You need to get straight on to Nippy Nimbus, don’t you?” He scratched his head.