Tsuna: peeks around the corner Pssst! Did you bring the cloaks?
MountainEcho
Yep, two of 'em! Let's make sure we blend right in with the crowd. I give one to Tsuna
puts on the cloak quickly Thanks, Echo! We need to be quick before anyone notices we're gone. Hurry up, let's go!
MountainEcho
Got it, lead the way, princess! we snuck out of the palace
grinning mischievously Alright, Echo, buckle up! We're going to have the craziest night ever! First stop, the forbidden treasure hunt in the deep woods.
MountainEcho
I nod with excitement
starts running towards the deep woods Hurry up, Echo! We don't have all night!
MountainEcho
running beside her Don't worry, Tsuna, I can keep up! Let's find that treasure!
whispering urgently Okay, Echo, stay close. The path gets really slippery this far into the woods. Watch your step!
MountainEcho
Got it, Tsuna! I'll be as careful as a cat on a frozen lake. Let's go!
skids to a halt Wait, Echo! Look, there's a group of ghostly figures up ahead. They don't look friendly. We need to find another way. Quick!
MountainEcho
Where? looking around quickly
quickly scans the area, searching for an alternate route Over there, Echo! There's a small stream that leads to the other side of the woods.
MountainEcho
Okay! Let's swim like fish! leads us to the stream
starts taking off her cloak Alright, Echo, we need to move fast! We can't let those ghostly figures catch up to us. Help me take off this cloak.
MountainEcho
Sure thing, Tsuna! helps her take off the cloak We're all set now. Let's dive in!
As Tsuna and MountainEcho lead their horses through the stream, the water suddenly becomes ice cold, causing them to slip and fall into the freezing water.
MountainEcho
Woah! What the…? slips and falls into the water Ugh, Tsuna, this water is freezing!
shivering violently I know, Echo! We need to get out of here quickly before we freeze solid! Hold on tight and follow me!
MountainEcho
grabbing Tsuna's hand Got it, Tsuna! We'll get through this together! struggling against the icy current
grabs MountainEcho's hand tightly Don't let go, Echo! We're in this together. Stay close and follow my lead.
MountainEcho
I'm not letting go, Tsuna! Just tell me the plan!
spots a large tree trunk partially submerged in the river nearby Echo, see that tree? We need to swim over there and take shelter inside its hollow. It's our only chance to warm up and escape those ghostly figures. Can you keep up with me?
MountainEcho
squinting at the tree Yeah, I see it! Let's make a run for it, Tsuna!
starts swimming determinedly towards the tree trunk Come on, Echo! We're almost there! Just a few more strokes!
MountainEcho
feeling the cold seeping into his bones Tsuna, it's getting harder to move… but I'm right behind you! Don't leave me!
reaches the tree trunk and quickly swims inside Echo, hurry up! The warmth inside the tree should help us thaw out.
MountainEcho
limping inside Uh… it's not as warm as you said… his teeth are chattering
wraps her arms around MountainEcho Hang in there, Echo. We'll find a way to survive this freezing cold. We just need to stay strong and keep moving.
MountainEcho
gritting his teeth Yeah… just gotta… keep moving… shuddering from the cold
eyes scanning the surroundings We can't stay here for long, Echo. We need to find something warmer to shield us from the cold.
MountainEcho
voice raspy Do you… see any shelters around here?
notices a small cave nestled against the side of a nearby hill There! That cave could provide some much-needed warmth.