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Chapter 53: Cooking Up The Sun

In the sky above the castle...

Mike was conjuring a massive sphere of golden fire above them using his wand while Heidi cracked her knuckles and grinned. Heidi: "Alright, time to cook up something special." She clapped her hands together, her suit glowing as she tapped into her culinary instincts.

Step 1 – Prepping the Ingredients

Mike’s magic sphere was like raw dough—it had potential but needed refining. Heidi reached out, her cooking intuition guiding her movements. She whisked the flames, evenly distributing the heat. She kneaded the energy, folding it over itself, giving it density and stability. She sprinkled controlled bursts of fire, like seasoning, ensuring the right balance of warmth and intensity. Mike watched, amazed. Mike: "You’re really treating this like a recipe, huh?" Heidi smirked. Heidi: "Cooking is all about heat control, balance, and precision! Whether it’s a soufflĂ© or a sun, the rules are the same!"

Step 2 – Mixing in Love, Trust, Devotion, and Determination

The sphere started stabilizing, but it wasn’t bright enough. Heidi: "We need more heart in this dish." She and Mike placed their hands together on the sphere, infusing it with their bond—Love, Trust, Devotion, Commitment and Determination. The energy shifted colors, swirling into a deep emerald hue—a result of their combined colors blue and yellow. The sphere pulsated, expanding outward, forming a miniature artificial sun. Mike: "It’s working!" Heidi: "Just one final touch!" Nosferatu this time was able to blast Darkness Sphere which somehow surpassed Jim's range and went to the direction of the Sun towards Heidi. Nosferatu(grinning):"Heh !Heh! Heh! Die you insolent brats."

When—

A combination of fire, water, nature, wind, lightning barrier deflected it. It was an elemental barrier created using high-level magic mastered by Mike. Mike stood behind it warning. "I won't allow you to interrupt us." Nosferatu was frustrated Nosferatu (annoyed): "You insects are bothersome." Jim got back his rhythm and continued distracting Nosferatu. Heidi (smiling): "Thanks for your help, magician boy." Mike didn't respond but his silence said everything.

Step 3 – The Final Garnish

Heidi spun her frying pan in one hand. Heidi: "A good dish always needs the perfect finishing touch!" She took a tiny spark of magic from Mike, compressed it in her hands, and flipped it into the sun-like a chef tossing ingredients into a flaming wok. The entire sky lit up. The artificial sun stabilized, burning bright as daylight. For the first time in this cursed dimension, the eternal night was broken. Nosferatu screamed in agony as the sunlight rained down upon him. Nosferatu:"No! This cant happen! Impossible!" Heidi grinned, resting her frying pan on her shoulder. Heidi: "And that’s how you cook up a sunrise!" Mike then dove from the sky, gripping the holy pin. His entire body crackled with energy—his power fused with the sunlight. He plunged toward Nosferatu at full speed. Nosferatu tried to attack but due to the artificial Sun his movements were paralyzed. Jim jumped back, knowing what was coming. Nosferatu looked up, eyes wide in horror. Nosferatu: "NO! NOOOOO—!" Mike DROVE THE PIN INTO NOSFERATU’S HEART. Green light erupted from the impact. But before Nosferatu could even react— Heidi landed right after Mike, swinging the iron hammer down with all her strength. BOOM! The holy pin was driven deep into Nosferatu’s chest. The moment it sank into his heart— His entire body ignited in green flames. The Vampire King let out one final scream. His flesh peeled away. His bones turned to dust. And then, with a final, deafening roar— Nosferatu:" Damn you mortals! You will regret it. I will haunt you in your nightmares, you will... regret it."

With that—

Nosferatu disintegrated. The once dark, cursed land was now bathed in warm, golden sunlight. Jim detransformed huffing in relief. Mike and Heidi looking at him and Naomi's relieved faces, detransformed giving a thumbs up. The group gathered near each other in celebration and fell onto the ground, breathing heavily. _ _ _ Mike and Heidi stood up after sometime. They turned to each other, smiling triumphantly. Heidi (grinning): "Told you I’d cook up something special." Mike (laughing): "And I told you—we can definitely make it together." They high-fived, but before Mike could react, Heidi grabbed his face and kissed him. Heidi: "That was for saving me earlier." Mike (blushing): "I
 uh
 not complaining." Jim and Naomi chuckled in the background. With Nosferatu gone, the dimension was finally free. The battle was finally over. They all stared at the sky. For the first time in 6 months, there was daylight. The nightmare was finally over. _ _ _ After a few more minutes, the cursed land, once trapped in eternal night, began to shift and shimmer gradually—like a mirage being lifted. The shadows faded, and the dimension slowly cracked revealing a vast, glowing landscape—a world filled with enchanted forests, floating islands, and radiant waterfalls. The fairy tale universe had returned. Jim, Naomi, Mike, and Heidi found themselves standing on an empty, serene planet under a soft, pinkish-purple sky. The air was light and warm, carrying a sense of peace. They looked around, taking in the breathtaking scenery. Mike (blinking): "Well
 this is different." Heidi (confused): "Where are we?" Before they could process, figures began to appear—soft glows of light, gradually taking form. One by one, the main characters from countless fairy tales materialized before them. Cinderella, Snow White, Red Riding Hood, Peter Pan, the Fairy Godmother
 even the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and many more. The fairy tale legends surrounded them, smiling. A tall, ethereal woman with shimmering wings stepped forward—Titania, the Queen of Fairies. Titania (smiling warmly): "You have done the impossible. By defeating Nosferatu, you have freed our universe from his darkness." The fairy tale characters bowed in gratitude. Peter Pan grinned mischievously. Peter Pan: "You guys really know how to make an entrance!" The Fairy Godmother waved her wand, creating sparkles around them. Fairy Godmother: "You have restored balance to this world. You are heroes, and for that, we offer our deepest thanks." The group exchanged glances, feeling a mix of pride and exhaustion. Naomi (smirking): "Saving universe
 just another Tuesday for us." The characters chuckled, but then Titania's expression softened. Titania: "Tell us, brave travelers—what is it that you desire?" The four looked at each other, the answer already clear. Jim (determined): "We just want to go home." Hearing their wish, the fairy tale characters gathered in a circle. Their hands began to glow, radiating pure, otherworldly energy. A massive, swirling portal began to form in the sky—a vortex of golden and silver light, pulsating with warmth and familiarity. Titania (smiling): "This portal will lead you back to your own universe. Step through, and you shall return home." Mike and Heidi stared at the glowing portal, still processing everything. Heidi (blinking): "So
 we’re just leaving? Just like that?" Mike (rubbing his head): "I thought getting here was hard. But going home is
 surprisingly easy?" Naomi grinned and patted their shoulders. Naomi: "That’s how it works in fairy tales. You do the impossible, and then a portal magically appears." Jim crossed his arms, smirking. Jim: "Honestly? Not complaining." _ _ _ As the portal shimmered, the four turned toward their spaceship—except it was still in its tank form. Mike and Heidi stared at the bulky tank. Mike (raising an eyebrow): "When did we have a tank? Where is our spaceship? Uh
 are we really flying this thing through a portal?" Heidi (nodding): "Yeah, I thought tanks you know
 can't fly." Naomi rolled her eyes playfully and pulled out her remote control. She pressed a button. WHOOSH! The tank instantly shifted back into the sleek, high-tech spaceship. Mike and Heidi’s jaws dropped. Heidi (pointing): "WHAT?! HOW?!" Mike (shaking his head): "Naomi
 what did you even DO to this thing, it's our spaceship as well as tank?" Naomi shrugged proudly. Naomi: "I modified it for maximum adaptability. Land, air, space—it can handle anything." Jim smirked and gestured to the ship. Jim: "Come on, you two. It’s time to go home." The four of them stepped inside their spaceship. The fairy tale characters waved as the ship’s engines roared to life. Titania (softly): "May your journey be safe, and may your light always shine in the darkness." With that, the spaceship soared into the portal, vanishing into the light. Their adventure in the fairy universe had come to an end.