James, Fatima, and Olufunmilayo had been walking for hours, and the sun was beginning to set. They were exhausted and ready to rest, but they knew they had to keep going.
Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the forest. It sounded like someone was shouting. The three of them stopped in their tracks, unsure of what to do.
"What was that?" Fatima asked nervously.
"I don't know," James replied. "But it doesn't sound friendly."
Just then, three large men stepped out from the trees. They were wearing dark clothing and had menacing looks on their faces.
"Who are you?" Olufunmilayo asked, her voice shaking.
The men didn't answer. Instead, they advanced towards the three of them.
James, Fatima, and Olufunmilayo were terrified. They had no idea what these men wanted, but they knew they had to get away.
The three of them ran as fast as they could, but the men were quickly gaining on them. Finally, they reached a clearing and were able to outrun the men.
When they stopped to catch their breath, they realized that the men had not followed them. They were safe, for now.
The three of them were shaken, but they were determined to keep going. They had to find the magical tree and save their world.