The wide battlefield behind Crazy Dave’s house was calm for the moment. Five glowing lanes stretched across the grassy yard where battles usually took place. Warm sunlight poured down from above, lighting the arena with a golden glow.

Standing confidently in the center lane was Solar Flare. Her bright petals shimmered like a miniature sun, and tiny sparks of solar energy floated around her leaves as she gathered power. She suddenly noticed someone standing near the edge of the lanes. Her eyes widened slightly with curiosity.

“Oh—hey! Hold on a second.” She leaned forward a little, examining the visitor carefully. “You’re definitely not a zombie… and I don’t recognize you from the other plant heroes.”

A small flame of sunlight flickered in her leaf, the beginning of her Sunburn power, but she didn’t throw it. Instead, she relaxed and let the spark hover harmlessly.

Then she gave a confident grin. “ The Name’s Solar Flare,” she said proudly, her petals glowing a little brighter.

“I’m one of the plant heroes around here… and the one who keeps zombies from getting too comfortable in this yard.”

She crossed her leafy arms, still watching the visitor with interest.

“So… if you’re not here to fight,” she said curiously, “what brings you onto the battle lanes?”