Bubbles at the Beach

Brynnlee and Russell splashed in the waves of the Sparkling Sapphire Sea. The dolphins played nearby, and the sand sparkled like sugar. Brynnlee, with her brown pigtails bouncing, wore a pink dress decorated with tiny stars and planets.

"Look, Russell!" she giggled. "Let's build the biggest sandcastle ever!"

Russell barked in agreement, his tiny legs dancing in excitement.

As they dug into the sand, Brynnlee's hand hit something hard and smooth. "What's this?" she wondered, pulling out a glittering pink gumball. The gumball began to glow, casting a magical light on their faces.

The Gumball's Glow

"Whoa!" Brynnlee exclaimed as the gumball’s glow brightened, casting a radiant beam around them. Russell barked nervously but stayed close by.

Suddenly, the gumball shot a beam of light that enveloped them. The world around Brynnlee and Russell spun wildly, and in a flash, they found themselves floating in a swirl of stars.

"Where are we?" Brynnlee wondered aloud, trying to keep her pigtails out of her face. Russell gave a puzzled bark.

"Hey, watch it!" a grouchy voice echoed.

Brynnlee turned to see a peculiar asteroid, its rocky surface dotted with eyes. "Who are you?" she asked, curious but cautious.

"Name's Grizzle," the asteroid grumbled. "And you’re in my space."