In the company of his instinctual guides, the Flounes, Child experiences wonder, fear and courage. Unexpectedly, the Bungees-extraordinary yellow bird-like creatures dive from the treetops. At first, Child runs and hides, fearing the unfamiliar enormous bird that appears before him. His courage building, Child moves closer, startled yet amazed at the free-flying creatures. In awe of their graceful acrobatic movements, Child stretches out his arms, anxious to experience the wild freedom of their aerial ballet. The Bungees fantastic performance is only a hint of what is to come for Child. Just as childhood can pass quickly, the Bungees suddenly grab hold and hurl the Universal Child into adolescence, in a dramatic rite of passage.

Wondrous creatures, too, inhabit the forest. From Mystère: The Palmiers (big orange creatures that look like giant Pumpkins), a Giant Stork and the double-face of the Asticots, a creature who slithers the lengths of the giant trees. But it is the Bungees that capture the child's attention. For the first time, fear, wonder and courage appear within him as the flamboyantly costumed birds appear from the heavens. They take hold of him and propel him to another plane... another stage of development: into adolescence!