Ugly Duckling's round body flew through the air in a graceful arc before plunging into a pile of leaves on the side of the path, leaving only its chubby bottom, hind legs, and tail visible.
"Pffft~" Amy faltered momentarily before bursting into laughter. She looked at the incoming Purple Golden Mink, and clenched her little fists as she yelled, "Go, Ugly Duckling! The big rat is coming now. If you don't catch it, we won't have anything to eat for lunch. In that case, we'll have to eat y—"
"Whoosh!"
Before Amy could even finish, Ugly Duckling pulled its head out from beneath the leaves and looked at the approaching mutant Purple Golden Mink with rapt focus. Its orange fur bristled, transforming Ugly Duckling into an orange hedgehog. It arched it back and extended its right paw, awaiting its foe.
