Chapter 9: Okay, the Meat's Done!

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Back in the Botanical Garden in the Temperate Zone, the cookout continues as everyone is having a good time.

Kalim happily says, " Okay, the meat's done! Top it with all the veggies and pickles you like, then wrap it all up in the bread."

"Meow-wow-wow-wow, thanks for the chow!" Grim happily says and begins eating the food, "Mmm, s'good! It's spicy, but with this salty-sweet sauce that blends with the meat's flavor and elevates it to a whole other level!"

"One sec, Cater, Briar, Sereia. I'll whip up a couple for you, too," Kalim happily says, "The meat shouldn't take much longer. Just sit tight for a few."

"Yeaaah, I think I'm gonna pass, actually," Cater says.

"I think I'm good," Sereia says.

"No thank you. I'm fine," Briar says.

But Kalim insists, "Aw, don't be shy! There's more than enough to go around."

"Yeesh... Jade and Briar need to get back, and fast," Cater says.

"Why? I don't see what the big hurry is," Kalim says.

"Look, all I'm saying is that this grilling you're doing makes for a strong smell that carries surprisingly far..." Cater explains.

Suddenly, something has been fired.

Then Jamil and other monsters make an appearance.

"Farmers spotted! There's a group of them!" Jamil says.

And soon other Monster Teams appear.

"Hah. Like fish in a barrel!" One Monster says.

Then another Monster says, "Seize them!"

Kalim is shocked, "Huh? Jamil?!"

"Mrow?! Where'd all these monster team guys come from?!" Grim cries out in shock.

"Yeah, that's about what I was expecting," Cater says, knowing the situation, "Cooking something that smells that strong and distinctive is basically painting a giant bullseye on yourself."

"The spices in shawarma are potently fragrant, it's true. I was honestly just trying to make sure Kalim had a nourishing lunch today. This was an unexpected windfall," Jamil says.

Hearing that statement, Grim angrily says, "Using food to lure folks into a trap is playin' dirty!"

"I think we'd better make a break for it, guys!" Cater says.

"Yes. Let's get out of here!" Sereia says.

And with that, the Farmers make a run for it.

Then Jamil commands, "After them! Don't let them escape!"

And with that, he and the others from the Monster Team chase after them.

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