Once there was a snake named Lake. He thought this was a silly name. He was seeking a name like Stripes or Speed.

   Lake was a sleek snake, but he was lacking some snacks, he was as weak as a stick. He was slithering along looking for food when croak! a toad landed on Lake with a whack! Lake stuck out his tongue and licked it. "Mmm-m! A tasty snack soaked in delicious salty water!," he hissed , drool leaking down the side of his mouth. It had been weeks since he had been able to awake to a full belly. He was just about to strike when a small girl bent down a grabbed the toad. She had taken his prey! He wished he coould just tack the down down to the ground so it wouldn't move. That's when he spotted it, a stake in the ground! He was heading towards the girl when he heard the screech! of a hawk. CRUNCH! That was the end of Lake .