(In a strange desert…)

Natsuki: “Jeez, I hope I find my friends soon.”

(Natsuki notices a strange-looking piece of bark - it looked edible.)

Natsuki: “Finally, some good food around here.”

(Natsuki eats the strange-looking bark, satisfying her hunger. Just then, her skin turns into scales - causing her to be immune to the intense heat of the desert.)

Natsuki: “Whoa! What just happened to me? Did this bark… give me some kind of power?”

(Natsuki examines her newfound scales, marveling at how they shimmer under the blazing sun. Excitement fills her as she realizes the possibilities that come with her new immunity to the desert’s heat.)

Natsuki: “Maybe this can help me find my friends faster! I can explore areas they could never reach.”

(With a newfound sense of purpose, Natsuki ventures deeper into the desert, her scales protecting her from the scorching sands. As night falls, she comes across a massive cavern - it was completely empty.)

Natsuki: “…well this looks like a nice place to sleep.”

(Natsuki settles down in the cavern, the coolness of the air soothing her tired body. As she drifts off to sleep, she dreams of her friends and the adventures they had together.)

(Meanwhile, in the distant tundra biome…)

Yuri: “I can’t believe we got separated like this. I hope everyone is safe.”

(Yuri trudges through the unforgiving snow, searching for any sign of her friends. Her body shivers with each gust of icy wind, causing her to wonder how much longer she can endure the freezing temperatures.)

Yuri: “If only I had some sort of protection from this cold. I can’t give up though. I have to find them.”

(Suddenly, Yuri spots a little ball of fur growing near a strange-looking structure. Its most likely edible. Yuri cautiously approaches the ball of fur, curiosity mingled with hunger. She plucks it from the ground and inspects it, her fingers numb from the bitter cold.)

Yuri: “Hmm, maybe this will provide some sustenance. I hope it’s not poisonous.”

(She takes a hesitant bite and immediately, a warmth spreads through her body. Her frozen limbs regain feeling, and she feels a surge of energy. Her entire body is now covered with fur colored just like her hair - protecting her from the extreme cold.)

Yuri: “Oh my… This is incredible! Did this little ball of fur give me the ability to withstand the cold?”

(Yuri runs her fingers through her new fur, feeling the softness and warmth it provides. She now feels confident that she can continue her search for her friends without being hindered by the freezing temperatures.)

Yuri: “With this fur, I can venture deeper into the tundra biome. Perhaps I can find a clue that will lead me to them.”

(With a renewed determination, Yuri pushes forward, her fur shielding her from the biting wind. She explores the tundra with ease, maneuvering through the icy terrain that would have been impossible before.)

(After hours of searching, Yuri stumbles upon a hidden ice cave. The walls shine and glitter, reflecting the light of the moon.)

Yuri: “This cave… it’s beautiful. Maybe I can find shelter in here and rest for a while.”

(Yuri enters the cave, feeling the temperature rise slightly as she steps further inside. She finds a comfortable spot to rest and finally allows herself to relax.)

(Yuri’s mind wanders as she dozes off to sleep, her dreams filled with visions of her friends and the incredible journeys they’ve embarked on together.)

(Back in the desert, the morning sun rises, painting the sandy landscape with hues of orange and gold.)

Natsuki: “Time to continue my search. I still haven’t found them, but with these scales, I’m one step closer.”

(Natsuki emerges from the cavern, ready to face the challenges of the desert. She moves with agility and confidence, her scales shimmering and reflecting the sunlight.)

(Yuri wakes up in the ice cave, feeling well-rested and ready to continue her quest.)

Yuri: “I must press on. My friends are out there somewhere, and I won’t stop until I find them.”

(Little do Natsuki and Yuri know, their paths are about to cross, leading to an adventure they could have never imagined…)

(As Natsuki ventures further into the desert, she notices a figure in the distance. It’s a familiar face - Yuri, making her way through the sandy dunes.)

Natsuki: “Yuri! Is that really you?”

Yuri: “Natsuki! I can’t believe it. I’ve been searching everywhere for you.”

(They run toward each other and embrace, relieved to have finally found one another.)

Natsuki: “I thought I was the only one lost out here. How did you end up in this tundra?”

Yuri: “I got separated from the group during a blizzard. But something incredible happened. This fur I found has given me the ability to withstand the cold. What about you? Why do you have scales?”

Natsuki: “I ate some strange bark, and it turned my skin into scales. Now I’m immune to the heat.”

(They both marvel at each other’s newfound abilities, realizing that together they might have a chance at finding the rest of their friends.)

Yuri: “Maybe our powers were meant to guide us to the others. Let’s search for them together.”

Natsuki: “Agreed. We’re stronger when we’re together.”

(Hand in hand, Natsuki and Yuri continue their journey through the vast desert and icy tundra. They face various challenges, using their unique powers to overcome them.)

(Deep within a dark cavern, they encounter Sayori - her luminescent skin emitting a sky-blue light.)

Sayori: “Natsuki! Yuri! I’m so glad you found me.”

Natsuki: “Sayori! We’ve been looking everywhere for you. How did you end up here?”

Sayori: “I fell into this cavern while exploring. But something amazing happened. When I touched the glowing crystals on the walls, my skin started emitting this light.”

Yuri: “That’s incredible, Sayori. It’s like you’ve become a living source of illumination.”

Sayori: “Exactly! Maybe our powers were meant to guide us to each other. We need to find Monika and complete our group.”

Natsuki: “You’re right, Sayori. Let’s continue our search and bring Monika back.”

(With renewed determination, the trio presses onward, using their unique powers to navigate the treacherous terrain. Days turn into weeks as they cross vast landscapes, never losing hope.)

(One fateful day, as the sun begins to set, they stumble upon a tall-looking pillar.)

Natsuki: “Hey, guys! Look over there! Is that… Monika?”

Yuri: “It certainly seems like her. Let’s go closer and find out.”

(The group approaches the pillar, and as they get closer, they notice that Monika’s head has a crown-like horn on her head. She’s also sitting in front of a gigantic serpent - its head crowned in crystals - just floating there. She seemed to be…communicating it?!)