Aria and Axel sprang into action, determined to save the talent show.
"Let's go old-school," Axel whispered. "No microphones, just raw talent."
Aria nodded, and they signaled the final act to begin.
Emma, the nervous performer, took center stage.
Her voice, unamplified, filled the auditorium.
The audience held its collective breath.
Mr. Edwards, surprisingly, joined in, accompanying Emma on the piano.
The talent show concluded with thunderous applause.
Aria and Axel beamed with pride.
"We did it!" Aria exclaimed.
Axel grinned. "Teamwork saved the day."
As the audience filed out, Mrs. Thompson approached.
"Today showcased the true spirit of Oakwood," Mrs. Thompson said.
Aria's mom smiled. "You've created something special."
Mr. Edwards nodded in agreement. "I underestimated the impact."