First Big Hop

Pop! My eyes blinked wide open, and suddenly everything was bright! I looked down at the smooth, striped wooden surface right under my stubby feet. Could I move? I gave a tiny wiggle, leaned forward, and boing—I bounced straight ahead! My little feet landed softly on a dark wood grain line. It felt warm and solid. I let out a happy squeak and shook my little helmet antennae with glee!