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As Ben headed with Sid toward the stage, he spotted Winnie.

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She was sitting in a quiet corner, practicing tricks with Inky.

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The kitten hissed at Ben, but she mewed softly at Sid.

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"That's weird," Ben murmured.

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Sid looked surprised too as he started petting the black cat.

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"Be careful, Sid," Ben said.

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"She likes me now," Sid said.

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"And I'm not allergic to cats, remember?"

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Winnie went off to join the parade, while Ben and Sid sat down.

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A line of pets began walking across the stage and around the gym.

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There were dogs and cats, along with Cleo's jackal, <br>Deb's piranha-keet, and Waldo's owl.

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Sid was grinning at a small dragon sitting <br>on a skeleton's shoulder. "What a cool pet!"

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The dragon suddenly leaped into the air.

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Everyone oohed and aahed as it shot small puffs of flame.

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"It's awesome!" Ben agreed as the creature dipped closer, <br>brushing their heads.

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"Maybe we can get a pet dragon, Sid."

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But a second later, Sid groaned.

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He held up his hands, where more green spots had sprouted.

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Ben sighed.

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He and Sid were never going to find the right animal.

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"It's okay," he said, trying to sound hopeful.

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"We can keep trying. Maybe—"

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"Watch out!" A mummy pointed to Sid and shouted, <br>"That ghost has monster pox!"

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"Monster pox!" Other monsters started screaming <br>and pointing. "Monster pox!"

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"It's just an allergy!" Ben tried to explain.

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But there was so much screaming that nobody heard him.

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Suddenly—<font color="#ffff00"><i>schwoop!</i></font> The skeleton's dragon shot up into the air.

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"Look out!" Ben shouted.

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The dragon was flying to the wall, breathing angry flames.

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A few banners caught fire, and pets were barking and screeching.

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Mayor Hubbletree looked upset.

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"I knew this was a bad idea!" he said.

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Miss Bungle rushed to the microphone on the stage.

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"Everyone, please remain calm," she said.

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"Mr. Freaky, I'd like to see you immediately."

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"I'm right here!" Mr. Freaky called, hurrying toward the stage.

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<font color="#ffff00"><i>Zoom!</i></font> Ben ducked as something streaked through <br>the air above his head again.

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"Hey! That's Winnie!" Sid shouted.

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Ben looked up. Sure enough, Winnie was on her broom, <br>flying after the dragon.

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"Great idea, Winnie!" Ben thought.

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If she could catch the dragon, everything would calm down.

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"Ahh!" Winnie dodged a blast of flame.

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A second later she landed, holding the dragon by its neck.

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"Whew! Got him!"

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By now Mr. Freaky had joined Miss Bungle onstage.

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He banged his noses as he bent toward the microphone.

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"Everything is totally under control, students!

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The dragon has been caught."

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"Wrawck!" Deb's piranha-keet squawked loudly.

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"Everything is totally under control!"

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Ben zipped up to the microphone to make another announcement.

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"There is no monster pox!

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My brother's green spots are just a harmless allergy!

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Please do not panic!"

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Mr. Freaky took out his handkerchief and blew his noses.

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Mr. Gwarg ran around, using a fire extinguisher to put out the banner fires.

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"Whew." Ben floated back to Sid, who was standing with Mrs. Hubbletree.

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The mayor's wife nervously clutched her rainbow gecko.

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"Ben, are you sure we're safe?" she asked.

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Ben nodded. "Yes, Mrs. Hubbletree.

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Everything is fine. The dragon is back with its owner."

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"Oh, thank goodness!" Mrs. Hubbletree said.

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"I was worried about Bowie.

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He's very valuable, you know.

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He can change to any color.

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He can even match patterns!"

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Her jaw suddenly dropped open. "Oh my goodness!"

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She pointed at Sid's hand, which was covered with spots again.

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And now the gecko had them too.

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Bowie was mimicking Sid's spots!

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Ben groaned.

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"It looks like my little brother is allergic to geckos—along <br>with every other pet at this show."

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Mrs. Hubbletree stared at her pet in dismay.

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"I hope these spots aren't permanent," she murmured.

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"I'd better show this to the mayor!"

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Ben gulped as Mrs. Hubbletree dashed over to her husband.

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"Mayor Hubbletree is going to make a huge deal <br>of this commotion," Ben moaned.

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He grabbed Sid's arm. "Come on. Let's sit down <br>and watch the rest of the parade.

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Mom is going to pick us up when it's over."

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"Can we look at more pets tomorrow?" Sid asked.

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"We still didn't find out if I'm allergic to rats."

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"Sure," Ben answered.

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But inside he was still feeling doubtful.

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"Sid had better not get his hopes up," Ben thought.

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Finding the right pet for their family felt like an impossible task.