this chapter takes place several hours after chapter 2. hope everyone enjoys!!

Fleck poked at his breakfast, scarcely taking his eyes off of Gort. The enthusiastic chef stood several feet away, always looking at Fleck. Fleck tried to eat at least one bite of food, to please the chef. Gort's breakfast was delicious, but Fleck wasn't hungry. his eyes still stung from the dust, but most of all he wondered about what Helmer had said.

Lord Rake rushed into the savory den.

"Fleck?" He called. Fleck scrunched down in his seat.

"Lieutenant?" Lord Rake asked.

"I'm not a lieutenant." Fleck mumbled.

"Ahh. there you are." Rake said.

"What? Fleck asked.

"Fleck. i have a very important task that i need you for." Lord Rake said.

"Get someone else to do it." Fleck mumbled. Lord Rake ignored him.

"I need you." Lord Rake said, staring into Fleck's eyes.

"Humph." Fleck said, picking at his food.

"you might be the fastest buck in Cloud Mountain." Lord Rake said.

"I might be." Fleck said, frowning.

"Then can you deliver an urgent message to the Great wood.?" Lord Rake said.

"Maybe." Fleck lied. he knew the truth. he could never go back to the great wood.

"Then i'll find someone else." Lord Rake sighed and turned away.

"Wait!" Fleck cried, jumping up. "I'll do it." The savory Den erupted in cheers.

[and that is chapter three]