"Mortimer, we need to accelerate and escape through the tunnel I just made!" Alex urged, his tiny worm body quivering with urgency. The looming presence of the Tunnel Wrecker was enough to send a wave of panic through him.

"Right! Let's not stick around for a meet-and-greet!" Mortimer replied, his paws flying over the controls. The vehicle roared to life, humming with newfound energy as it surged forward, heading straight for the narrow opening Alex had created.

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As they barreled toward the tunnel, Alex could feel the vibrations of the Tunnel Wrecker's claws scraping the ground behind them. It was gaining on them!

"Faster, faster! I didn't sign up to be a worm-shaped speed bump!" he thought, willing the vehicle to move quicker.

The platform shot through the opening, and as they entered the newly formed tunnel, Alex felt a rush of relief. The walls were still soft and loose, and as they sped through, he could hear the frustrated growls of the creature behind them.