3. Enemies
The dreadful day comes and so does Silkie's archenemy.
Others would confront their foes, but instead Silkie bides his time from underneath the bed.
The malicious sound grows closer, making the worm's ears ring painfully. The nemesis approaches, daring to invade Silkie's territory. His opponent flashes its light, trying to blind the worm, and Silkie hisses.
It backs away in terror. The roaring noise quiets and Silkie the Great knows he vanquished the evil-doer!
The cover of the bed lifts, revealing his k'norfka's bright, emerald eyes.
"You can come out now, bumgorf." Starfire smiles reassuringly. "The vacuum is put away."