Q: when she spun around and smiled at elise , the only thing missing was pom-poms . '' see how fast you can do it before you fall into the gravel . you 're winning if you do n't fall in the gravel and you 're at the head of the line . '' '' what happens if you fall into the _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is gravel

Q: this did n't strike me as significant at the time so i just continued on . as i stepped onto the pile of dried leaves however , the ground suddenly gave way and i fell into a large pit . i tumbled head over heals finally striking my head on the earth at the bottom of the pit . after picking myself up i heard steps running towards the opening at the top of the _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is pit

Q: make yourselves at home , '' said the king , spreading his arms wide to show a warm , receptive greeting . '' king rottenback , we thank you for your hospitality , but we will only be staying for a short time , '' said locmire . '' oh , '' replied the king . '' why so ? '' '' we are on an important quest , my king , '' said _ ... Fill the blank.
A:
blank is locmire