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The throne room of the Hollyberry Kingdom lay steeped in the amber flicker of candlelight, shadows stretching like long fingers across the cold stone. The air carried a lingering trace of scorched sugar and spilt milk, evidence of the night's turmoil. Heavy footfalls echoed as Pure Vanilla and White Lily burst through the arched doors, their staves alight, followed by Dark Cacao with his sword bared and Golden Cheese sweeping in, spear aimed. The four ancient heroes stood poised, eyes scanning for danger. Hollyberry, slumped in her great chair with shadows dark beneath her eyes, looked up with an exhausted smile. "An enemy?" she murmured, rocking a small bundle. The others exchanged confused glances. "Your letters..." Pure Vanilla began, his tranquil voice fading. "No, no!" Hollyberry gav…