"Let's just hope there isn't anything," the Once-ler muttered as he stepped forward. He paused at the door, glancing at his companions again. The rest of the group sported much better armaments; the hammer he'd brought along was pathetic in comparison. There wasn't anything he could do about that now, though.

"Everybody ready? Let's go." The Once-ler opened the door, flashlight held at the ready.

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