Tough Shell Sparring

I marched back inside and squared right up against the big green sofa cushion! You wanted to see some real fighting moves? I planted my feet into the carpet fibers, tucked my chin down, and dropped into my fiercest battle stance. One, two—charge! I sprinted forward and rammed my sturdy shell straight into the cushion's center. *Thump!* The velvet gave a deep, bouncy shudder and sent me tumbling backward. I rolled across the rug, sprang straight back onto my feet, and threw both arms up high! A clean strike! If I can take on this giant cushion, I can easily take on a hundred more!