Sifts through hay with his snout, ears perked up I-Is that... a clue or just another rotten apple?
Hey, Hoofhearted! Found something... or should I say, someone left it. holds up a crumpled note
Let me see that, maybe it's a clue. reaches out and takes the crumpled note from Unower's hand
smoothly uncrumples the note Hmm, looks like it's been through quite a ride. Let's see what it says.
yeah, maybe you'll find somethin' on it
takes a deep breath and carefully unfolds the note, then reads it aloud "Meet me at the old oak tree tonight, 12 midnight sharp.
huh? I wonder who that is?
narrows his eyes Looks like someone's planning a secret meeting. We should check it out, Unower. Who knows what we might find.
sounds like a plan nods head
Alright, let's gather some gear and head out there. We can't be caught off guard. starts rummaging through the hay, looking for anything useful
yeah i know right hooves diggin' through piles
pulls out a small flashlight Found one! This should give us some light. And I found a pocket knife over here. Better to be prepared, right?
grabs a bag and puts all the stuff inside well let's go then
puts on a serious expression Alright, Unower. We're heading out now. Stick close and keep your eyes peeled.
takes a deep breath Here's the plan, Unower. We'll head to the old oak tree and scope out the area. If we spot anything suspicious, we follow it. If we don't find anything, we regroup and decide our next move. Got it?
starts walking briskly towards the old oak tree, keeping a keen eye on their surroundings Alright, Unower. Stay close and stay alert.
follows beside him yeah i am
As Hoofhearted and Unower make their way to the old oak tree, they hear rustling in the bushes nearby. They pause and cautiously approach the source of the noise. Suddenly, a group of masked individuals emerges from the shadows, surrounding them with stolen goods in hand. Realizing they've been caught, Hoofhearted and Unower try to negotiate, but the situation escalates into a tense standoff. The masked individuals brandish weapons, forcing Hoofhearted and Unower to defend themselves. A chaotic fight ensues, with both sides struggling fiercely. In the heat of battle, Unower manages to disarm one of the masked attackers, creating an opening for Hoofhearted to intervene. However, another masked individual strikes Hoofhearted from behind, knocking him unconscious. As the fight continues, Unower fights valiantly but is eventually overwhelmed by the sheer number of enemies. Despite his best efforts, he is defeated and left unconscious beside Hoofhearted. The masked individuals retreat into the darkness, leaving Hoofhearted and Unower vulnerable and injured in the moonlit clearing.
slowly regains consciousness, groaning Ugh... where am I? looks around and sees Unower lying on the ground Unower! You okay?
opens one eye yeah i am fine.... well that was fun groans
struggles to stand up, leaning on a nearby tree for support We... we need to get out of here before more of them come back. Can you walk?
stares at him yeah lets go
coughs and winces, clutching his side Hang in there, Unower. We're not giving up yet. Let's limper our way back to the barn and figure out our next move.