Jacob Saves Springtime!

"Suffering snake bites!" said Jacob as he peered out from under his covers. "Where the Dickens has Springtime got to?"
Springtime had forgotten to return from holiday and it had left the animals of Greenacre Wood in a bit of a pickle,if not a trifle confused.
Winter wonderland should well and truly be taking a well earned rest ready for another year. This could really upset the cycle of life, thought Jacob.
There was no option but to send a rescue party to the Planet 'Iced Bun' , a delicious place where all the 'season wizards' go for their seasonal rest and a little party.

The rocket ship was prepared for lift off. Jacob and his best friend Adam clambered aboard ready to take on the important mission.

"Fasten your seat belts my ol'friend, it's down to us to sort this out". He patted Adam on the shoulder and they both smiled, although it has to be said they were both a little anxious.

3, 2, 1 BLAST OFF! Up, up went the big rocket.

This mission would be rather treacherous, the news was very bleak. Apparently, the Spring Wizard known as “Spring Onion” had got stuck in Planet “Iced Bun” after over indulging during the winter period. His tummy was full of buns and he was unable to take off complete with his sack of springtime goodies. To make things doubly bad the sack had split and all its contents had scattered everywhere including bluebells, daffodils, tulips, buttercups, daises, Easter eggs and pots of sunshine and spring freshness. Spring Onion was in a right sticky mess.

Through the galaxies Jacob and Adam zoomed, dodging the meteorites and low flying shooting stars.

“How much further, we are running a little low on rocket fuel” cried Adam as he peered at the gauge.
“Don’t worry” Jacob replied. “We’ll drop in on our alien friend ‘Boris the Oddbod’, he’s sure to have some fuel”.
The pilot pulled hard on the controls, steering off on a slight detour to the ‘Blue Star’ where Boris lived.

Fortunately, Boris was at home and not out on one of his many shopping sprees on a distant galaxy. He listened to their plight and went at once to find some fuel.
“There you go” he said as he poured the last drop into the rocket tank. “That will last you, now don’t forget, first left at the ‘Spotty Asteroid’, right at the ‘Red Moon’ and then it’s only 10 star jumps and a hop away”.
Soon they were whizzing through space again nearing their destination.

“Look, there ahead” Jacob shouted,
“Yes, that’s it, pink icing, with volcanoes oozing hundreds and thousands” laughed Adam, “it must be”.
“My eyes are beginning to water” said Jacob.
“Oh, that must be Spring Onion” said Adam, “He always has that effect on people”.

Within minutes they had landed the rocket and surveyed the situation. Spring Onion had indeed got himself well and truly stuck. Jacob immediately threw him a rope and heaved.
“Don’t worry Spring Onion; we will have you out in no time” he said.
With a loud pop Spring Onion flew out of the icing and landed in the spaceship.
Adam gathered up all the scattered goodies back in the sack and with a ball of string tied up the hole.

“Start up engines, close down hatches, we have lift off” Jacob called.
Soon they were well on their journey home. The rocket chugged a little with all the weight but Boris’s super fuel gave it an extra boost and a second wind! Finally, they sighted land.
“Hold tight for landing” Adam shouted
The rocket started to stutter and then plopped onto the ground with a thud. Within seconds the hatch was opened and Spring Onion tugged at the sack of spring goodies. The sack burst open releasing spring time.
“Spring has arrived, hurray” cheered the animals, and the lambs started jumping and leaping around the fields.