The Berkeley Castle: New Home of the Bakers
by moonlightbear
Chapter 4
Kate and Tom were having a hard time keeping track of everything; their kids, their things, and the numerous people, that came to welcome them to the neighborhood. They were also happy that they had 3 refrigerators, the one in the pantry, one in the kitchen, and the one they pack and bring with them everywhere they go... It resides in the pantry now, between groceries last night and all the welcome jellies, pies, pasties, casserol, cakes, and many more treats, all three were full... This was a small town where everyone knew everyone who lived here and so, like now, everyone wanted to meet the new residents.
Danny from down the street rode his bike to meet his new neighbors, his parents followed behind, Annie and Lucas were their names. As Danny came up to the Baker's new home, he didn't say anything he just rode around on his bike... Circling the trucks, and the kids..."Stop it!" Mike said to the boy.
"Cool stick, its a Koho Bullet 2270 Fiber Kombo Jr, right?"
"Yeah!" Mike smiled, "You play?"
"Alittle." Danny said. "Hi," He said over Mike's shoulder.
Mike turn and saw his brother, Jake, and sister, Sara, come over. "Hey guys, this is... uh... What's your name?"
"Danny, Danny Zero..."
"Hey," Jake replied. "I'm Jake and this is Sara. So where do you live?"
"Just down the street, we're your closest neighbors, oh and I didn't catch your name..."He said to Mike.
"Oh I'm Mike; so you're that little cottage!?"
"Yeah, it was originally part of the castle grounds, but years and years ago, when they paved the road, parts of the land went up for sale. My grandpa bought it, renovated it and gave it to my dad when he married my mom. I've lived there all my life, wouldn't change it for the world!"
"That's so cool!! How big is this place?"
"Pretty big, I can show you how far, follow me." He replied getting off his bike. He jumped, and pulled himself up the small wall, and started helping his new found friends.
"Hey!" Tom yelled, "Where are you guys going?!"
"Exploring!!" The three Bakers call.
"No, you need to finish unpacking, when you're all done you can explore! Most likely that'll be tomorrow."
"Do I have to go to camping with dad tomorrow?"
"Danny, I'm hurt..." Lucas said, in a sarcastic manner.
"I just want to explore with the Bakers!"
"Why don't they come and camp with you guys?" Annie suggested.
"That would be so cool! What do you say??"
"Yeah."
"Sure."
"Why not."
"Can I come?"
"Sure, right mom!!"
"Of course, if that alright with their parents..."
"I don't see why not... Tom?"
"Sure you can go, BUT only if all your things are inside!!"
"YES!!"
"At least we already know where our sleeping bags are..."
"Yeah Mark's right... so lets move in!!" They bit Danny farewell, and the four siblings ran off to start their work. They were finished by ten the following morning, and by noon they were down the road ready to hike to the destination. It was a good hour hike, and they found themselves near a lake. The kids talked non-stop and had a great time, they learn much about eachother... Danny learned about the 12 Baker kids, their old homes(midland and evanston), the books Kate wrote, and the movie being made. The Bakers learned that Danny was 10 yrs old, he was on a hockey team, he's never been outside of Berkeley Springs, and most of the history of this small town. When it got dark Lucas told some scary stories, that made Danny laugh(since he's heard the a dozen times). As they went to sleep, Jake flew again... it was dark and cold, but then it was suddenly really hot. then it got brighter, the sun was rising and he saw trees... lots of trees... and fire...
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