Today’s episode of The Monster Catchers Journal is about one of the strangest Glyphs I have ever encountered…

Gatoroon.

At first glance Gatoroon looks adorable, but trust me, this little Riftborn is far more powerful than he looks. Gatoroon has the head of a small alligator with sharp glowing blue eyes and huge bunny-like ears that can sense dimensional energy from miles away. His body is soft and fox-like with golden fur, and he has a massive fluffy squirrel tail that helps him balance while jumping between cliffs and crystal trees.

But what makes Gatoroon truly special is the fact that he’s a Riftborn Glyph.

Riftborns are extremely ancient creatures connected to dimensional fractures hidden deep beneath Nibiru. Most people thought they were just myths buried in old academy records. Even Orion and Team Constellation were hunting Gatoroon because of the power he carries inside him.

Gatoroon is naturally curious and playful, but when frightened his ears release unstable Rift energy capable of opening small dimensional cracks. Luckily he’s still young, so the fractures usually close quickly on their own.

One funny thing I learned very quickly is that Gatoroon LOVES shiny objects. The second we got back to the sanctuary he stole three forks, Luna’s scanner, and one of Aurabeak’s favorite gemstones and hid them all under my bed using his fluffy tail.

Aurabeak still hasn’t forgiven him.

Despite being a Riftborn, Gatoroon is actually incredibly affectionate. He likes riding on my shoulders, wrapping his squirrel tail around my neck, and sleeping beside Aurabeak near the sanctuary fireplace.

As for his abilities, Gatoroon can use:

• Rift Pulse
• Tail Bounce
• Sonic Growl
• Shadow Hop
• Dimensional Chirp

And his strongest move so far…

Rift Crack.

A move that briefly tears open reality itself.

Honestly?

That’s slightly terrifying.

But even with all that power, Gatoroon is still just a baby trying to understand a world completely different from his own. His mother trusted me enough to leave him behind on Nibiru…

And I don’t plan on letting that trust go to waste.