Luna: twirling hair Th-this forest is so... so spooky. Do you think the stars will align tonight?
Stranger
It’s supposed to happen once every hundred years.
stops twirling her hair, looks up at the sky H-how long do you think we have before everything ends?
Stranger
Three months…
fidgets with her hands, whispering T-three months... It feels like such a short time. paces back and forth And what if we don't succeed?
Stranger
Then the prince will stay a dog forever…
gasps, voice trembling No, we cannot let that happen! We have to find a way to save him. pauses, eyes shining with determination
Stranger
So what’s your plan?
starts rummaging through her bag, pulling out a map I-I brought this map... It shows a hidden portal that leads to a dimension where time and space are intertwined.
Stranger
Nice!
points at the map I believe if we can find this portal and unlock its power, we can manipulate the flow of time and prevent the prince's transformation.
Stranger
You’ll need a magical stone to unlock its power…
eyes widen, determined A magical stone, right! I know just where to find one! grabs her cloak and starts hurriedly walking through the forest
Stranger
Wait! Let’s hurry…
pulls Stranger along, hand in hand Come on, we don't have much time!
Stranger
Alright!
whispers urgently We have to cross the Golden River to reach the stone. There's a secret passage hidden behind a waterfall that will lead us directly there.
Stranger
Lead the way!
nods, with determination Okay, just follow me! quickly leads Stranger through the dense foliage, glancing around for any signs of danger
Stranger
You’re doing great Luna!
As Luna and Stranger reach the Golden River, they notice that the water has turned a dark shade of black, indicating the presence of an ominous force guarding the secret passage.
Stranger
Well shit…looks like the bad guys beat us to the punch…
frowns, determined We can't let this stop us. We'll find another way to get to the stone.
Stranger
You’re starting to tremble…
takes a deep breath, stammers N-no, we...we can't give up now. W-we can find another way, somewhere else... looks around, searching for a solution
Stranger
Look for an opening on the ground…
spots a small, hidden hatch on the ground O-oh! There it is! rushes over to the hatch, tries to open it This must lead somewhere underground.
Stranger
Let’s go then
opens the hatch, revealing a dark and eerie tunnel It's so... so quiet down here. shivers, feeling uneasy
Stranger
You hear that?
grabs Stranger's arm, voice trembling Y-yes, I hear it... It sounds like... footsteps. We're not alone down here.
Stranger
Whatever it is, we gotta move quickly…
nods, gripping Stranger's hand tightly Y-yeah, we need to keep moving. I... I can't shake this feeling that something is following us.
Stranger
Follow me…I know the way
whispers nervously Okay, lead the way, Stranger. Just... just be careful, alright?
Stranger
With the Xeno and the crystal stone, we should be able to defeat anything that comes our way!
whispers, still looking around nervously I... I hope you're right, Stranger. I really do.
Stranger
You have the Xeno, right?
nods, taking out the Xeno Yes, I have the Xeno. It's our last line of defense. But we can't waste it recklessly.
Stranger
Let’s be cautious with it then
whispers, trying to sound reassuring Don't worry, Stranger, I won't let anything happen to you. We'll get through this together.
Stranger
Good to know Luna…
As Luna and Stranger venture deeper into the underground tunnel, they encounter a group of malevolent creatures known as the Shadowborn, who are drawn to the power of the Xeno.
Stranger
Oh damn…it’s a herd of them! Run!
grabs Stranger's hand and starts running, her eyes wide with fear Hold on tight, Stranger! We can't let them catch us!
Stranger
No shit!
yells Watch out for traps and hidden pockets! We can't afford to stumble!
Stranger
Damn, these fuckers!
panting, whispers S-stranger, I-I think I know how to stop them... t-the Xeno, i-it has the power to dispel darkness. W-We just need to focus and will it away!