Pat The Badger

Previously

…"The Roots of Silence," Thumper said, her voice trembling. "We have to go down there," Greg said. "We've come this far. We can't stop now." Mortimer cracked his claws. "Then let's not waste time. The longer we wait, the stronger the shadow grows." Squeaky peeked over the edge. "It's really, really dark. But I think I see something—a faint glimmer, way down. Maybe another light." Greg picked up the daisy, its roots still clinging to the soil. "This light will guide us. Are you ready?" One by one, they nodded. And together, they began the descent into the Roots of Silence, leaving the healed Hollow of Beginnings behind.