(First time I heard that excuse I'll update fully now since you updated.)
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As you guys reach Sketch Book, you find him near a unconcious Wood Chuck.
Sketch Book hugs Tailwind: " My little storm, Im glad you are ok! But we should try to find Starswirl, this have getting out of hooves! I was on the third floor and the tree still reached that high! "
He look at Wood Chuck: " He panicked and lost consciousness. I think this situation was too much for poor Wood Chuck. "
If Any of you remained in the kitchen, Sugar managed to convince the rats to leave by dropping a few cheese bread by the half-opened window. Althought it could not open further, it was enough for the rat to exit. Sugar close the window with a relief as the last rat is gone.