The Sky Feather Challenge

Whack! A giant striped quill was jutting straight out of the cedar deck! A stray flight feather, stiff and barred with dark grey, quivering in the morning breeze like an enemy banner! Did a sky bird think it could out-fly me? Not a chance! I dashed across the timber and locked both front claws around the thick shaft. Heave! The base was wedged tight between two weathered floorboards. I planted my hind feet firmly, leaned my whole weight backward, and gave a fierce battle grunt. Pop! The quill sprang free, sending tiny downy wisps drifting across the wood. I hoisted my prize high over my shoulder. Dragon flight upgrade secured!