Part 1 The Hybridzoonia Chronicles

The Tale of Nubbadoo

Deep within the heart of Hybridzoonia lives a remarkable creature known as the Nubbadoo. Distinguished by their brilliantly colored, ladybug-like wings and rabbit-like faces, Nubbadoos are small in size, comparable to field mice. They inhabit the wetter regions, building their homes from straw and flying for miles without tiring. Nubbadoos live in colonies, much like ants, and their diet includes everything from berries to pine cones. They thrive in a democratic society, where the community makes decisions collectively, with no kings or queens ruling over them. Sadly, Nubbadoos are now nearly extinct, with only a few colonies remaining, making them a protected species in Hybridzoonia.

Part 1: Misilli the Little Nubbadoo

Misilli, a seven-year-old Nubbadoo girl, lives in one of the smaller Nubbadoo colonies called Gon Goleia. Being one of the youngest in the colony, Misilli rarely has anyone her age to play with. She often tries to tag along with her brothers, who have been tasked with setting traps for the Klep Kalene, large creatures with beetle-like heads and bumblebee-like bodies, the size of guinea pigs. These intruders had invaded their territory, capturing several workers. The Klep Kalene also have long, rat-like tails they use for climbing. Today, it was too dangerous for Misilli to accompany her brothers. What if she got caught? She had to stay home where it was safe.

Wandering around the colony, Misilli gathered berries, as her mother had instructed. Suddenly, a loud shriek echoed from across the plain, followed by the sound of snapping branches. Then, everything went silent. Misilli's ears perked up. Was someone in trouble? Shortly after, an unfamiliar creature stumbled into view and collapsed in front of her. Misilli stared at the unconscious being, which she had never seen before. It had a frog-like face in green, a bee-like rump, and insect-like legs, with wings shaped like those of a fly. What kind of creature was this? Should Misilli do something? Was it dangerous?

Stay tuned for the next blog post to discover more about the mysterious creatures of Hybridzoonia!