S-s-something's wrong! The walls... they go thump-thump! Our secret... it's in danger!
What do you mean? The walls are just old.
No, Stranger! It's more than that! I can feel the dark energy growing stronger! We have to find the source before it consumes us!
looks around okay then I'm with you
grabs Stranger's hand and starts running through the castle Quick, Stranger! We don't have much time! Follow me, and stay close!
stays close to Violetta so what are we looking for
We're looking for the heart of the curse, Stranger! It's a dark artifact that holds the evil force within this castle!
gasps Found it?! Where?! Show me, Stranger! We must destroy it before it destroys us!
gets down and grabs the heart
Hurry, Stranger! Get it away from you before it consumes you! Throw it to me, now!
Got it! takes a deep breath and clutches the heart tightly Now, Stranger, we need to find a way to destroy it!
paces back and forth Destroy it? How, Stranger, how?! Tell me your plan at once! We can't afford any more delays!
Violetta, the heart can be destroyed by fire. We just need to burn it.
Fire... yes, fire! eyes widen with realization Quickly, Stranger, let's set the heart ablaze and banish its dark power from this castle!
Let’s go to the room where you said to go earlier.
As Violetta and Stranger make their way back to the room, they hear footsteps approaching, growing louder and faster, as if someone or something is chasing them.
panicking Stranger, hurry! We need to lock the door and keep that heart away from whoever's coming! Come on, push harder!
locks the door and pushes Violetta to the other side of the room
frantically searching the room Stranger, we need to find something to defend ourselves with! A weapon, anything! Look over there!
looks and sees a box of stakes Okay, I see them. But how do we use them?
Quick, Stranger! Give me those stakes! I'll show you how to use them! snatches the stakes from the box
takes the stakes from Violetta Okay, I'm ready. What's next?
Next, we need to create a distraction! searches the room for something to throw Ah-ha! grabs a nearby vase
follows Violetta's lead What's the plan, Violetta?
smirks Here's the plan, Stranger. We'll smash that vase to the ground, creating a loud noise that will draw them away from our hiding spot.
nods Sounds risky, but I'm in. Let's do it.
raises the vase high above her head Alright, Stranger, brace yourself! On the count of three, we'll smash this vase! One...two...three!
grabs Stranger's hand tightly Hold on, Stranger! We're going to break this vase together!
tightens his grip on Violetta's hand Ready when you are, Violetta. Let's break this vase!
takes a deep breath and shouts One...two...three! smashes the vase against the floor with all their might
quickly looks around the room Did it work, Stranger? Are they still coming after us?
looks around the room I think so, Violetta. They're still far away, but they've noticed our little trick. We need another plan.
frantically pacing back and forth Another plan, another plan! Think, Violetta, think! We can't keep running and hiding forever!
gets an idea Violetta, what if we turned the tables on them? Instead of hiding, we hide in plain sight. We have the advantage; they don't know where we are.
stops pacing and turns to Stranger, eyes wide with excitement That's brilliant, Stranger! Hiding in plain sight...
smiles You look surprised.
As Violetta and Stranger embrace the new plan, they hear footsteps getting closer and closer to their hiding spot.
whispers Violetta, we have to move quickly. Get behind me. I'll lead the way.
grabs Stranger's arm and whispers urgently No, Stranger, we don't have to move. We stay right here and wait for them to pass by.
whispers back Are you sure, Violetta? It feels too risky to stay put.
nods quickly Trust me, Stranger, this plan is foolproof! They'll pass by without even noticing us.