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109<br />
The squirrels disappear. <strong>Anza</strong> and Xandr run into the<br />
forest with the cousins close behind.<br />
An incredible wind howls behind them closing the entrance<br />
to the Forest of Understanding.<br />
"What's happening?" asks a scared Little Bear.<br />
"This has never happened before," replies Xandr. He<br />
looks at <strong>Anza</strong>. "Any ideas?"<br />
"They haven't been here in the Forest."<br />
"No, I mean yes they haven't."<br />
The trees start to close in on them like something or<br />
someone is pushing from outside. They come closer and<br />
closer almost taking the air away. Then the oak and pine<br />
trees start raining acorns and pinecones. The kids are<br />
scared.<br />
"What's next? Are we gonna die?" asks Payta.<br />
Suddenly a massive pine tree starts shooting pine needles<br />
all around them.<br />
Instinctively, <strong>Anza</strong> points his Magical Transfer Ring and<br />
creates a Floating Battle Shield that moves around at his<br />
silent command deflecting the attacking missiles.<br />
"Everyone stand still," commands <strong>Anza</strong>. He looks around<br />
and sees three paths. He must make a choice. A narrow<br />
pathway covered with lavender colored leaves on the<br />
ground seems to beckon him. He points his Bow and the<br />
Pathway and it speaks, "Follow me."<br />
They move slowly as the trees reach out grabbing at the<br />
cousins. Grabbed by an oak tree branch, <strong>Anza</strong>'s Battle<br />
Shield becomes useless.<br />
<strong>Anza</strong> commands, "Walk between Xandr and me. Stay<br />
close."