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Season 2 – Chapter 2: Signs and Shadows
After being teleported out, Aaron and Finley made their way back to Newtopia.
The city welcomed them with its usual blend of magic and mystery.
Meanwhile, miles away…
Mahishah slept soundly in her quarters at Toad Tower, recovering from intense training.
Back in Wartwood, Nicole and Victoria slowly woke up, sunlight shining through their cozy room in the Planter family's basement. They yawned, stretched, and got ready for the day.
"Let's walk around Wartwood," said Nicole.
"Yeah," Victoria agreed. "We might learn something new."
Back at Toad Tower, Mahishah was up early—again. She shouted commands to a squad of toads in training.
"Push-ups! Sit-ups! Frog jumps—faster!" she barked. Her leadership had become sharp and respected.
In Newtopia, Aaron and Finley stood in the grand hall of King Andrias' palace, reporting everything they'd faced in the dungeon.
The king nodded, his hands folded behind his back. "You two are becoming true protectors of Newtopia."
As they left the palace, Aaron and Finley bumped fists.
The sun set behind them, casting an orange glow across the city.
To be continued…
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That night…
Aaron tossed in bed, sweat on his brow. A dream—no, a memory—flashed through his mind.
The dungeon. Crumbling floors. Chaos. Then the moment—he and Finley falling through the collapsing stone.
Suddenly, a sharp pain in his hand.
Aaron jolted awake, gasping.
He looked down—and froze.
There, on the palm of his right hand… was a glowing diamond-shaped mark.
It pulsed gently with dark light.
"What… is this?" he whispered.
To be continued…
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