Thirty Five

Alder’s POV

With the Enchanted Forest on the path to healing, Celina, Cassie, and I continued our journey, seeking to restore balance to other parts of our world. Each step brought new challenges, but we faced them together, our unity stronger than ever.

One day, we arrived at the shores of a tranquil lake. The water shimmered like liquid silver under the sun’s warm rays. But as we approached, I sensed a disturbance in the natural harmony.

The lake’s once-clear waters were tainted by an eerie darkness. A sense of foreboding settled in my chest, and I knew that something was terribly wrong.

“Cassie, Celina, be cautious,” I warned, my eyes scanning the area for any signs of danger.

They nodded, their instincts as sharp as mine. We proceeded with caution, aware that whatever had corrupted the lake might still be lurking.

As we ventured closer to the water’s edge, the darkness seemed to thicken. The air was heavy with an oppressive energy that seemed to sap our strength.

“We need to clean