Chapter 1 – On the run

That evening, a letter had come saying that the Gorm were not far from their base. No one would be secure or even safe. They had built a tunnel many bramblemas’es ago for emergency problems, but now, the walls were too weak to hold the weight.

So, it was then that the three little rabbits Peter, Percy and Pip left home to the caves so they could get help. They entered the tunnel, said goodbye and slid down the slide to escape. First, they would have to pass through a bitter, shadowy forest but they would have to rest because they were tired from all that sliding.

Grasping the prehistoric map, the little group of bunnies walked over the rope bridge that cut across the flowing water of the river Grimheart. Soon, they were in the woods making their path through the foggy, mystical woodlands to what they thought would mean safety. Long, misty trees towered the way ahead as they followed the ancient paths. Percy took the lead, tucking his cloak closer, he continued  trudging on as the wind blew to his cold, icy face. Wherever he looked, he pictured devil-like eyes staring at him as if he was their prey.

Maundering behind, Peter and Pip were chatting to one another while Percy kept walking at the front. As the sun began to fade, and the shadows of the wood came in, they made Percy halt so they could build shelter. Together, they dragged twigs to an old oak and soon they had built a safe enough hut. Percy put grass on the gaps that were in the roof until it was secure.

That night, they ate apples and oatcakes and ate the bread and cheese their mum had packed. They were fast asleep between their shelter’s. Some branches were put by Peter on the roof hoping it would be a camouflage for prying eyes.

As Percy drifted to sleep, his mind was to the Gorm moving in the dark. Would they reach safety or not?

Chapter 2 – Goblin Castle

That morning, they woke up, looked up and saw the bright blue sky. While they ate breakfast, they planned their next destination. At that same time, they heard the metallic clanking of metal so they thought it was the Gorm. As they looked up, they saw a metal crow flying above.Percy and Peter stared at it with alarm.The Gorm must be near, Peter said lets pack.So, they packed their food, destroyed their shelter and left.

As they left their shelter, they looked at the map and found out that it would be a long journey so Percy said, we can rest when we get there, as they walked along the icy, snowy path.Peter asked Percy who was holding the map, how long have we got left? Not long, we just have to cross that bridge ahead and go through the forest, but be cautious of the Goblin Palace; it might be anywhere around.Once they reached their destination, they would have to eat they had no food left Peter would have to steal some food from some market stools without being caught. It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it.

Can they get there without being caught by the Gorm?   

Chapter 3 – Trouble

So, the little rabbits arrived at their location and built a shelter in an abandoned barn. They ate their left overs and Peter said they should go on a walk.So they ate their food, drank some juice, grabbed their coats and left. As they walked along, they met an old rabbit and she let them in.

As they sat around the fire, Peter,Percy and Pip and told the old rabbit what their job was. After that, the old rabbit asked ‘ How can I help’? Then, the rabbits said she could come with them on their way. So, the four rabbits set off again to their next destination which was Great Darmouth Warren which was not a lot of yards away. As they walked along, Percy remembered the lullaby that their mother used to sing at their bedtime and end with a touch at their noses  which was called, on the wintery path and when she ended she would always say goodnight.

But suddenly, there was a rustling at a nearby bush, they turned their heads as quick as a flash to see what was going on. Peter said, ‘ I’m going to check the bush out’ he said bravely, ‘you stay here okay?’ Then, the Gorm grabbed him and Percy by the arms and said, ‘Who are you?’ Peter said in a shivery voice, ‘ I’m Peter’ he said in a shaky voice. Then, they got put in a cage. Luckily, the old rabbit was nice and went after them creepily.

Will they ever escape?….

Chapter 4 – Freedom is on the way

So the little rabbits got captured in an old,rusty, musty cage in the Gorm’s lair. The air smelt as bad as an old rotten tree that was struck by lightning.The smoke, which rose like steam from a train,went through Peter’s nostrils and had an effect of disgust on his face. On the ceiling, hung rusty, metal chains like serpents hanging from tree branches.

Then, at that moment, Peter rose from where he sat and exclaimed,’’ We have to escape!’’ ‘’Shh!’’ said Percy ‘’ You’ll wake them up’’ Luckily, the Gorm didn’t hear. Percy found out he had the key to the cage door. So he placed it in, turned it, and with a loud screech the cage door swung open. At that moment, Percy grabbed Pip and Peter by the paw, and jumped screaming as they were in mid air. At a short time, they landed on the other side.  

As they ran, Peter took out the little map and said, ‘’we are here, and we are heading here’’ he said as they exited the cave and that they were near so they just needed some transport to get there, but who?Then, a mighty dragon flew and landed in front of them on the rocky, uneven ground. They climbed on, and at that moment, the creature took off with an almighty jump of the rocky valley.Peter told the mighty beast, that they were just going forward and so that’s where they went.

Would their family ever be safe again….

They remained at their destination a few years and took off again on the 19th July 1956.