“It is nearly time. The nightmare has revealed itself. As long as Andrew can hold his mettle until enough energy builds up, we will be able to intervene,” one of the older penguins said.

“I’ll retrieve Cirtar, we will likely need his help. I’m sure he will enjoy this chance for such a hunt. Breaking from the usual eternal penguin and fish cycle should bring him some joy.” Another of the penguins said.

“Momma, Daddy, something is happening. I feel a weird energy inside of me.” A small penguin suddenly cut in. It was glowing.

“Ah, good. Penny, just let it flow through you. Your uncle Andrew is about to need all our help. Now, here’s the important part, and I want you to listen very closely, okay Penny?” Her dad asked. He had a serious look on his face.

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“Yes. I’ll listen!” She said cheerily.

“I want you to try tying some of that energy into a knot in yourself, and then once you feel it tighten, start directing it through all of us. We are going to use Zoz’s stolen energy as a bridge back to Andrew.” The little penguin obeyed as ropes of energy burst from her, touching all the penguins it could find.

Finally, after piercing the large bear who had entered the scene, the energy stopped, floated in midair, and then burst into a window. The penguins saw their friend with an antler through his side.

“CHARGE!” a unified call went up.