* * * The Time Twister - Page 7

They are dumped in a heap on a green hillside. At least this looks more familiar to them. Are they back in The Valley? Strangely, Pandish is now on a horse decorated with a fine saddle and bridle. 

As they look around, they see a castle off in the distance. Flags are waving and knights mounted on horses mill around. [Press Extra Button]

"It's just what I wanted!" Pandish yells with satisfaction. "We are knights in battle. I have always wanted this. Always, always, always!"

The boys head down the hill and begin walking and riding toward the sound of fighting.

"At least I got a sword," Parker boasts. The others are unarmed. Dusty does carry a banner for the time travelers.

Pandish then brags to all of them. "It's like I am the knight and you are my servants, my pages sent to do my bidding."

They all look up at him and frown. What a show off. Why should he be riding a grand horse when they have to walk?

The roar of the battle draws closer to them and the smell of sulfur fills the air. It's from cannonballs.

CANNONBALLS!!!

Cannonballs are being hurled at them! And arrows whiz through the air above their heads. 

"We're in the middle of battle!" Parker shouts.

"RUN!" Pandish shouts and leads the charge away from the activity. And the boys run, wishing all the while that the Time Twister will save them. And as soon as they have this thought they are whisked away into the spinning spout of air.

As they look down they can see the beautiful horse below them, confused without its rider. And off in the distance a huge battle from days of old.

"Now I'm sure we're off to visit the planets," Rusty tries to convince everyone. "Now we'll see all the stars and the galaxies!"