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you’re all… mushrooms?” “Yes,” Wise One explained. “We
begin big and strong, like children. As we age, we shrink
and gain wisdom. The oldest are the smallest.

A huge BANG shook the ground, making the glowing
mushroom wobble. Wise One looked worried. “What’s
happening?” Advik asked. “It’s Volcanor,” Wise One said,
“He destroys everything and makes lava erupt.” Khyat
asked if Volcanor wanted something. Wise One nodded
sadly. “The Heart of the Sporewood.” The ground shook
violently.
determination filled their faces as they looked at the swirl
“Quickly, this way!” Wise One urged, leading us to a hidden in globe. The Volcanor craves its energy,” Wise One
cave. Inside, grey stone statues of mushroom beings lined trembled. “It’s the lifeblood of Sporewood.” The cave
the walls. “Great leaders,” Wise One whispered. In the entrance blazed crimson. “He’s found us! We must defend
center was a globe swirling with vibrant, pulsing colors. the Heart!” Amartya stepped forward. “How?” Wise One
“The Volcanor seeks its power,” Wise One explained, his pointed to the globe. “Its light weakens him. We must
voice hushed. “It sustains our world.” Suddenly, the cave amplify it!” Together, the friends and the tiny leader
entrance glowed red. focused their energy, willing the globe to shine brighter. A
blinding light erupted, pushing back the fiery glow, and
“He’s here! We must protect the Heart!” Fear mixed with silence fell. The Sporewood was safe.