Pumpkin Finds the Missing Meatball Planet

Pumpkin was napping in a warm sunbeam at the cosmic observatory. His fluffy tail curved around his round, stocky body. Purr, purr, purr.

"Pumpkin! Wake up!" called Orion, pacing back and forth. The tall black cat's silver constellation markings sparkled. "Look! A map appeared! It shows the Meatball Planet!"

Pumpkin's amber eyes opened wide. His ears perked up. Meatballs? He stretched and padded over slowly.

The map glowed with swirling colors. Strange symbols covered it. "I... I don't know how to solve these puzzles," Orion whispered, tail drooping.

Suddenly—WHOOSH! The map floated up and spun around! "We must solve it by sunset," Orion said, "or it disappears forever!"

Pumpkin blinked softly at his friend. He sat down right beside Orion, pressing close.