Since it had been late when they had returned to Care-a-Lot, the Star Buddies decided to ambush Dark Heart in the morning. It also gave them time to plot. The Star Buddies settles on a cloud high over head and plotted and plotted till their plotters were sore.
Down at camp Silver Pines, the bugle sounded calling all campers from their bed and to the mess hall for breakfast.
The Star Buddies hovered over Davids bed so they would be the first thing he saw when he woke up. And when he opened his eyes, after stretching, he screamed, "Not you again!" Quickly scrambling out of bed he grabbed his clothes and headed to the counselor shower. The Stars giggled in their high squeeky voices. Oh yes, this would be fun. Floating out the door after Dark Heart, they stood guard outside the shower.
David let the warm water coarse over his body. 'Maybe I just imagined them there. I mean, there's no way they could know right? Right. Must have been all those marshmallows I ate last night.' Turning the water off he shook water form his red mane and got dressed
Cautiously he peered around the wash stall wall. There was no sign of any evil Star Buddies waiting to ambush him. He did fail to notice the ever so perfectly placed bar of soap on the ground. Stepping on it, David slid about 4 feet before falling forward. It was then the Star Buddies flew down upon him, stinging him and biting him in their little gang circle. "ARRRGGGHHH!" Getting to his feet he ran as fast as he could to the mess hall. The Stars left him at the door, waiting on the rook till their chance came again.
"Hey David, are you okay" "Yeah fine. Just took a little spill in the shower." What was he gonna tell her, that evil Star buddies were after him? She nodded and went to go sit down at the counselor table. David went to the servers, got his food, and joined them. All the time he was edgy, looking around as if the sky was falling. Tonya read out what the different groups were doing today and which counselors were where. "...and finally, David and Christy you two will be leading the hike."
This was too easy. Oh the possibilities of torture in a forest! The only complication would be Christy and the kids. It would also be the perfect opportunity for Dark Heart to do something evil.
"I'll meet you at the mouth of the trail, I need to get something from my cabin." "Okay, don't be gone too long." He watched her walk away, and I mean really watched her. 'She is so hot.' And she can be yours, once everyone else is out of the way. He grinned evilly and walked to his cabin, eyes glowing red.
"What took you so long?" "Sorry, I couldn't find my compass. Ready to hit the trail kids. Maybe if your good, we'll tell you a story."
4 hours later...
"I think were definitely lost." "I'm thirsty." "I'm tired." "My feet hurt." That was the last straw, the kids had been whining non stop for the last mile. Davids dark side was clamoring to get out. And he knew just the release to give it. "I need to use the latrine Christy. Why don't you all go rest over there." She nodded and moved the kids away.
Dark Heart ducked behind a tree. Now, a spell to take care of those whiney brats. I hope I'm not too rusty. Turning towards the group he started to chant a spell. The Star Buddies saw and swooped to attack. But this time he was ready for them. Throwing a net of red magic at them he was able to capture all but one. Pinning them to a tree, he turned back to the spell. But the lone star buddie screeched to get Christy's attention. "David you ok?"
"Damn." Turning to face the annoying pest, he saw it was gone. "I'll be back for you." Leaving the captured Stars, he re-joined Christy and the kids.
The escaped Star Buddie was on it's way back to Care-A-Lot to tell the Care Bears Dark Heart had returned.