Chapter 3 - The First Run-In

It was Friday, and the group was sitting on their new first-level platform when they heard a familiar voice yell, "Hey guys, look at this!" Then the bushes parted and three kids popped out.

The Tree Fort Four stared down in shock at Cliff Hicks, the town bully, along with two of his pals, Jeff and Perry. Cliff, for no apparent reason, really hated the four friends. He suddenly looked up and spotted the Tree Fort Four on their treetop platform.