After waking up in the morning, Grogar and Isabelle headed out to their red wagon and started to Dream Valley. “I hope we find what we’re looking for,” Grogar said. “If we don’t, then all of Tambelon will starve!”

“We’ll get food from Dream Valley, I know we will,” Isabelle says. “Now let’s go. The valley is almost half a day away.” After Isabelle finished, the two set off for Dream Valley.

A few hours later, the two came across a fork in the path. “Alright,” Grogar said, “the map says that in order to get to Dream Valley, we have to take this route.” Grogar pointed to the left path: a forest with dangerous plants and animals.

“I think we should go this way,” Isabelle said while pointing her hoof to the right path: a beautiful valley with flowers and sunshine.

“The map says that if we go that way, it’ll take us three hours to get to Dream Valley,” Grogar said, frowning. “If we go on the left path then we’ll be there in less than two.”

“Alright, Grogar. But at the first sign of danger we’re turning around, and going my way.”

Afterward, the two went on the left path and traveled through a dark, foggy forest. When about an hour passed, they heard eerie howling.

“I’m not sure about this, Grogar. I think we should head back.”

“Isabelle, we’re almost out of the forest. Just a few moments and we’ll have arrived at Dream Valley.”

Suddenly, a gray wolf jumped out in front of the two and charged at Grogar, who rushed to save Isabelle. “Stay behind the wagon, Isabelle, I’ll handle-“ But before he could finish, Grogar was attacked by the wolf as it scratched his foreleg. “I won’t let you hurt my wife!” Grogar yelled as he got back on his hooves. Suddenly, he charged at it with his horns and it ran away.

“Grogar! Are you okay?”

“It’s just a flesh wound,” Grogar said as he grabbed a bandage. “I’ll have it treated once we make it to Dream Valley.”

Then, the two headed off and arrived at Dream Valley, where they were greeted by a white unicorn with a green and red mane and tail, along with blue eyes and leaves for a Cutie Mark. “Welcome to Dream Valley, my name is Gusty.” Suddenly, Gusty noticed the bandage on Grogar’s leg, “I see you’re hurt. How did this happen?”

“Me and my wife were attacked by a wolf. I rescued her and was scratched in the process.” Grogar put a hoof on the bandage to stop the pain from coming.

Gusty pointed her horn to the bandage and healed the wound. “We unicorns can use our magic to heal the sick or injured,” Gusty said before looking at Isabelle. “What are you and your friend doing in Dream Valley? Is there anything I can do to help you?”

“Yes, our home of Tambelon has been hit by a horrible drought and we’ve heard of food in these lands. We humbly ask that you trade us some for these.” Isabelle grabbed three golden coins from her saddlebag.

“Of course, let me get you some. In fact, please stay the night at my home. It’s a long journey back to Tambelon.”

“Are you sure?” Grogar asked, wrapping a hoof around his wife’s right foreleg. “We wouldn’t want to intrude.”

“Please, I insist. At least until morning.” Afterward, the three headed into a wooden house. “I hope you enjoy yourselves here. My home is your home.”

Grogar looked at the beautiful house and sighed. “This place might not be as bad as I thought it was going to be.”

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