As the group continued on towards the Forest of Death on top of Boomerang, Cutecumber turned around to look at Goose Man who was sitting at the very back of Boomerang.
"Hey Goose Man, why haven't you said anything recently?" Cutecumber asked. Goose Man crossed his arms and looked away, not answering.
Cutecumber tilted her head in confusion. "Are you mad about something?" she added. Goose Man sighed and replied, "I'm just mad right now. Octopus Man went to a biscuit shop, and I hate biscuits."
"Ah, so that's why I didn't see you order anything." Cutecumber stated. Goose Man nodded in response.
"Is everything okay up there?" Boomerang asked. "Yeah, everything's good so far." Brazilian Bug Boy responded. "Ok. I just was making sure. And well, to be honest I'm a bit concerned because I feel agonizing pain in my back. Just wondering if something weird is going on." Boomerang said.
Brazilian Bug Boy looked back to see that Octopus Man and Kookakoo were mining for oil in Boomerang's skin. "Nope, everything's fine." he stated.
Floran shoved Octopus Man and shouted. "What are you doing?" Octopus Man looked at Floran and replied, "Me and Kookakoo made a bet. Whoever strikes oil first can eat Boomerang's carcass."
"HE'S NOT EVEN DEAD!" Floran yelled. "Not yet." Kookakoo said, still digging in Boomerang's skin.
Floran facepalmed and blasted Octopus Man and Kookakoo with a beam of energy.
"Hey guys look. Is that the Forest of Death?" Emberlyn asked while pointing off into the distance. They all turned to look forward, and in front of them was a beautiful forest of blossoming flowers and trees.
"Oh, the name is a bit deceiving don't you think?" Lusha said, laughing a bit.
As Boomerang neared the entrance to the forest, a yellow elf cat-like elf creature popped out. It said it the cutest voice ever, "If you go in, you will be brutally murdered tee hee."
"Awww!" Cutecumber shouted. "It's almost as adorable as me." she concluded.
"Thank you, wise dog. We will make sure to drink plenty of water." Octopus Man stated.
At that, Boomerang walked into the Forest of Death. It was nothing like they imagined. It was serene and beautiful. They all looked around in awe at how amazing the scenery was.
A butterfly landed on Brazilian Bug Boy's head. "Wow this place is great!" he said enthusiastically. The butterfly flew off, and they all watched it as it flew away.
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Octopus Man pulled out a phone and began to video call someone. It was Catalina. "I know you're at your job interview, but I needed to show you this." Octopus Man stated. He turned to phone so Catalina could see the wonderful forest.
"So, what do you think?" Octopus Man asked. Catalina barked in happiness. She was wearing a business suit to look professional for her job interview.
"ENOUGH LOOKING FOR YOU!" Octopus Man yelled and hung up.
Suddenly, a short elf girl with long yellow hair walked out into the clearing in the forest they were walking on. She was wearing a green turtleneck shirt and had bright yellow eyes. She looked at them in confusion, and then smiled brightly.
"Hey look, an elf girl!" Emberlyn shouted.
They all looked down to see her looking up at them with her smile. "I wonder what her name is." Lusha said.
The elf then pointed to them. They were all instantly set ablaze, and they all died a painful death. The girl ran away giggling.
Octopus Man stood up angry and yelled, "HOW DARE YOU KILL ME!" He then sighed and pulled out a biscuit. "Good thing I have this one-use revival biscuit that will revive anyone in a 10-mile radius."
Suddenly, they were all revived and were once again riding on top of Boomerang.
"Ok. I see why it's called the Forest of Death." Floran said with an emotionless tone.
"We need to be extra careful from now on!" Brazilian Bug Boy added with a worried expression.
Goose Man looked around. He had his hanger gripped tightly in his hand. He was ready to face whatever came his way.
"That was really painful. I don't want to go through that again." Boomerang stated. Lusha turned to Emberlyn and said, "I'm surprised you weren't more scared by that."
Emberlyn shrugged and replied, "I'm scared of a lot of things, but I've been burning for most of my life, so I'm used to fire."
"Just remember Boomerang, be cautious." Cutecumber warned.
"I'm a god forsaken dinosaur. There's a limit as to how cautious I can be." Boomerang retorted.
Brazilian Bug Boy pointed into the distance and said, "Hey look, a wooden shack."
"AAAH! A SHACK!" Kookakoo screamed. "I don't think that was the scary part." Floran responded with an eye roll. "My bully from 18th was a wooden shack so I have PTSD" Kookakoo replied.
"Oh, that was me." Octopus Man stated. "HOW DARE YOU!" Kookakoo yelled, shaking him angrily.
They then heard a scream coming from the shack. Boomerang stopped in his tracks and said, "I think we should keep going." Octopus Man shook his head and jumped down from Boomerang. "This could be a plot point. Don't waste a good opportunity." he said with a smile.
Kookakoo hopped down as well and broke all of her bones from the fall. "Yeah." she added, standing up as if every joint and ligament in her body didn't just snap.
Floran and Brazilian Bug Boy both spread their wings and flew down. Cutecumber jumped down as well, unharmed by the fall.
"Goose Man and Lusha! Stay on top of Boomerang and take care of Emberlyn!" Floran shouted.
Lusha laughed and put an arm around Emberlyn. "Sure thing! You trust me don't you Emberlyn?" she asked, smirking with her sharp teeth like usual.
Emberlyn nodded nervously. "I... uh... I guess." she replied with a stutter.
Goose Man sighed and threw his hanger down, which transformed into a block of cheese. Floran caught it and looked at it with a confused look. "What is this for?" she asked.
"You'll know when the time comes." Goose Man replied.
Floran shook her head and turned around, following the rest of them into the shack.
"Watch out for centipedes!" Boomerang warned.