As they stepped through the portal, the world around them shifted. One moment, they were in the familiar forests of their homeland, and the next, they found themselves in an entirely different place—a world unlike anything they had ever seen before.The air was thick with the scent of unfamiliar flowers, and a warm breeze rustled the vibrant foliage that stretched out in every direction. The sky above shimmered with colors beyond the ordinary—a swirling palette of purples, blues, and soft pinks that seemed to move and pulse like a living being.Idash, whose origins were still a mystery even to himself, stood frozen, his wide eyes taking in the surreal beauty of the new world. His two friends, equally stunned, glanced around, trying to process what had just happened."Is it just me, or does the sky look like it's... alive?" Raven, whispered, his voice filled with awe.The other, naughty boy Coy, shrugged, though his eyes were wide with amazement. "I'm more concerned about the ground moving," he said, pointing down at the soft, mossy surface beneath their feet. It shifted slightly with every step they took, as though it had a pulse of its own."Maybe it's just—" Coy was interrupted by a sudden burst of laughter from Raven. "Look at you! You're walking like a baby deer!" he teased, mimicking his wobbly steps."I'm trying not to fall, okay?" Coy shot back, his cheeks flushing as he struggled to maintain his balance. "This place is weird. Is the whole world... breathing?"Idash, who had been silent until now, finally spoke, his voice soft but steady. "It feels like it," he said, glancing around. "Everything here is... alive. Even the air."All others, his father Gonas, mother Maple, his uncles Fencer, Frigid, Ignite, Gust, His Aunts Nebula and Terra and Magus stared at him, unsure how to respond. It wasn't often that he said something so profound, and his tone carried a weight that made them both fall silent. For a moment, they stood there, taking in the strange new world."Okay," Terra broke the silence, hands on her hips. "We're in a living world, the ground moves, the sky's weird—so, what now?"Gust, who had managed to regain his footing, looked around nervously. "Maybe we should try to find some shelter? Who knows what's out there."Fencer nodded, though his gaze remained on the horizon. Strange, towering trees with glowing fruits stretched out before them, their branches swaying in a rhythm that seemed to match the pulsing of the ground.As they began to walk, the mossy surface squelched under their feet, each step producing a soft hum, as though the world itself was communicating with them. Coy jumped at the sound, stumbling into Raven, who shoved him back with a playful grin."Careful, clumsy!" he said. "I don't want to be your cushion when you fall.""I didn't mean to!" Coy protested, rubbing his arm where he had nudged him. "This place is making me nervous. What if something jumps out at us?" Asked Gust."Then we'll let the 'mighty warrior' here handle it," Gonas smirked, pointing at Fencer, who walked ahead of them, his posture calm and collected despite the strange surroundings.He didn't respond to his teasing, too focused on the world around him. Every step they took seemed to bring a new revelation. As they passed under the towering trees, they noticed tiny creatures flitting through the air—creatures that looked like a cross between fireflies and miniature dragons. Their wings shimmered with light, casting a soft glow over the path."Whoa..." Ignite breathed, reaching out to one of the creatures, only for it to zip away with a playful chirp. "Did that thing just laugh at me?"Everyone giggled. "Looks like we're not the only one clumsy around here."Idash, still silent, glanced over his shoulder, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. He didn't say anything, but there was a glint of amusement in his eyes.As they continued walking, the trees began to thin out, revealing a massive, crystalline lake in the distance. The water sparkled under the strange, shifting light of the sky, and the boy felt an odd pull toward it, as though something deep within him recognized this place."I don't know about you guys," Gust said, "but I'm not going near that lake. It looks... too shiny."Terra snorted. "Too shiny? What does that even mean?""It means it doesn't look natural," Gust shot back, crossing his arms. "Nothing here does!"Idash stopped in his tracks, staring at the lake. His heart pounded in his chest, though he didn't know why. It was as if something was calling to him from the depths of the water, something he couldn't explain."I think... we should go closer," he said quietly, his voice barely above a whisper.Raven and Coy exchanged worried glances. "Are you sure?" Coy asked, his voice shaky. "What if there's something dangerous?"Raven rolled his eyes. "There's always something dangerous, Coy. That's what makes this fun." Ignite interupted.With a sigh, Coy and Gust reluctantly followed all others as Idash led them toward the lake along with Fencer and Raven beside him. As they approached the edge, the ground beneath their feet began to glow, soft ripples of light spreading out from each step they took.Idash knelt at the water's edge, staring into the depths. For a moment, everything was still. Then, as if in response to his presence, the water began to ripple, and a soft voice echoed in his mind."Welcome home." Idash gasped, stumbling back as the voice faded. Everyone rushed to his side, concern etched on their faces."What happened?" Maple demanded, grabbing his arm. "Did you hear something?"Idash nodded, his heart racing. "The lake... it spoke to me." Everyone's eyes widened. "Okay, that's it. We're leaving. Right now." muttered Gust and Coy.But Idash couldn't move. He was rooted to the spot, staring at the lake, feeling a deep connection to the world around him. For the first time in his life, he felt like he belonged somewhere. This strange, living world—where the sky shimmered and the ground pulsed—was calling to him, pulling him deeper into its mysteries.As the sun set, casting long shadows across the crystalline lake, Idash knew that their journey had only just begun. This world held secrets—secrets about his past, his strength, and his destiny. And he was determined to uncover them, no matter what dangers lay ahead. Seeing all these Fencer, Gonas, Maple and Magus thought to themselves "The time might have come!"The adventure had truly begun....