Jacob, Skylar, Seamus and Co. In: The Citadel

The hundred acre arrival

As the party in the **bouncy basement** continued in full swing, the multiverse portal shimmered to life once again. The room fell silent for a moment, all eyes on the swirling, glowing arch as they waited for the next arrivals.

Suddenly, the unmistakable sound of joyful laughter and lighthearted bouncing filled the air. Out from the portal bounced **Tigger**, his iconic spring-loaded tail sending him soaring high into the air with each joyful "Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!" Close behind him, in one smooth and graceful leap, was **Kanga**—and perched on her pouch was the ever-energetic **Roo**, giggling with excitement.

Not far behind them followed **Christopher Robin**, **Piglet**, and **Winnie the Pooh**. Piglet, as always, looked a bit nervous but determined, while Pooh took his usual slow, thoughtful steps forward, looking around the citadel with his trademark curiosity and pondering whether there might be any honey in this new, bouncy world.

"Whoo-hoo!" Tigger exclaimed mid-bounce, already bouncing from trampoline to trampoline like he was born to do it. "What a bouncin' place ya got here! Almost as bouncy as me! The wonderful thing about Tiggers is—well, I'm sure you already know! Heh-heh-heh!"

Roo was giggling uncontrollably as Kanga bounced softly, her motherly grace turning even the simplest jumps into smooth, flowing arcs. "Look, Mom! Look at how *high* I'm going!" he squealed, launching himself up on one of the trampolines.

Kanga smiled fondly, keeping an eye on Roo while also giving a little bounce of her own. "Oh, Roo, be careful now. Remember to land with both feet!"

**Christopher Robin**, already smiling at the familiar antics of his friends, took in the sight of the vast Citadel and all of the bouncing figures around him. "This place is amazing," he said with a wide-eyed grin, waving over to Jacob and Skylar. "It's like a dream world come to life!"

Jacob's grin widened as he saw the Hundred Acre Wood crew fully immersing themselves in the fun. His memories of past adventures with Tigger and Kanga came flooding back, and the sight of them here filled him with joy. He bounded over to Kanga, saddle in hand.

"Kanga! Tigger! You won't believe this—I had something made for just this occasion." He held up a **bouncearoo saddle**, a custom-made piece of gear designed especially for moments like this.

Kanga tilted her head with a warm smile. "Oh, Jacob! You've certainly come prepared."

Roo, his eyes wide with excitement, hopped out of Kanga's pouch to inspect the saddle. "Wow! Are you gonna ride again, Jacob?"

Jacob nodded, already strapping the saddle onto Kanga's back, the craftsmanship fitting perfectly. "I wouldn't miss this for the world."

Tigger, never one to be left out of any bouncing-related activities, hopped over to Jacob, his springy tail keeping him afloat. "Say, Jacob! Don't forget about ol' Tigger now! If you've got a ride planned, I'm ready to bounce higher than ever!"

Jacob laughed, recalling his wild ride on Tigger from years ago. "I've got a feeling I'll need a lot of energy for that one, Tigger."

Skylar, watching with amusement, joined the group with Christopher, Ruby, and Seamus. Ruby and Christopher were already sniffing around Kanga and Roo, intrigued by their fellow bouncers.

Kanga gently patted Ruby's head. "Oh, my! Another bouncy friend, are we? You'll have to teach Roo some new tricks!"

Roo's eyes sparkled as he bounced eagerly in place, ready to take on the world. "I bet I can keep up! Let's see who can bounce higher!"

Jacob, now seated comfortably on Kanga with the bouncearoo saddle, held on as Kanga prepared to leap. "Here we go!" she said, and with a graceful bound, she took off, soaring across the bouncy room. Jacob's face lit up as memories of his first ride came rushing back—the smoothness, the effortless lift, and the pure joy of bouncing with Kanga.