Epilogue

A light comes to life between the  hands of the corruption. It glows, brighter and brighter until the light is beaming through the fingers. The hands almost seem to pulse with light. Finally, the light explodes, filling the whole of the world with brightness, destroying the corruption completely. The sacrifices of Poe and his companions saved the world.

Level 8 - Corruption

Alone again. Poe must keep going-- he cannot let his friends have died for nothing. Down, down, down the cave leads him. The lantern on his back and the smattering of fireflies are the only light.  Finally, the cave levels out and opens into what could only be the heart of the corruption. Facing the corruption means certain death, but so does running away. A pair of hands seems to materialize from the could of corruption before Poe. Poe walks towards the hands, his lantern seeming to glow brighter with every step. He wonders if it's really worth it-- if his sacrifice will actually mean anything. This is not the time for doubt  or cowardice. He cannot abandon the world the way he abandoned his village. Poe steps into the hands as they close over him. Poe is lost.

Level 7 - Alone

Skitzo is only one left with Poe on their adventure to save the world from corruption. The way Skitzo acts, it almost seems as though he's forgotten just how serious this all is. Poe, on the other hand, is grim and solemn. The world around them has grown so much darker, making it difficult to forget the corruption they are going to face. The shadows are settling in; even the fireflies seem scarce. They used to be a symbol of hope. Together, Poe and Skitzo make their way through the darkness. Through the shadows of the corruption, Poe can see the entrance to a cave. The corruption lurking between the two companions and the cave seems bigger and somehow darker than any they have faced before. With no brazier nearby, Skitzo must hold it back while Poe escapes. Behind lies only destruction, corruption. Poe must continue on if the deaths of his friends Lanky and Grumpy are to mean anything. Poe almost seems to hesitate, but Skitzo knows what has to be done. The ball of energy rushes forward, glowing brighter than he ever has before. Poe cannot let another of his friends die for nothing-- he rushes forward into the mouth of the cave, leaving Skitzo to the corruption and Poe alone.

Level 6 - Loss

Poe leads the group of companions forward, into the dangers that await. They are as prepared as they will ever be to fight the corruption that is ravaging their homes. The world is more dangerous than any of them remember. Grumpy pushes ahead of Poe, determined to reclaim his desert home. Lanky shivers with the fear that is constantly coursing through his body. As the group moves on, they realize that it's getting darker. A brazier lies ahead, waiting inside a shadow. Skitzo pushes the shadow back just long enough for Poe to light the brazier. A cliff looms ahead. There seems to be a path under the cliff, but Poe is too tall to fit through it, as is Lanky. Grumpy rushes for it, though, breaking the rock that blocks the path and stepping into the tunnel. Lanky steps forward as a shadow begins to encroach on them from where they had just been. Lanky crouches, forcing Poe up. As he stands, Poe find he can jump to the edge of the cliff. Skitzo follows Poe, circling his head. Lanky has no way to make it up the side of the cliff. Skitzo lingers for a moment as if to say goodbye to Lanky or perhaps to thank him for his bravery and sacrifice. With the shadow creeping in on them, Poe and Skitzo move on. Grumpy does the same in the tunnel below. Eventually, Poe and Skitzo reach the end of the cliff, a slope back down to the valley floor. It is clear now that there is no exit from the tunnel Grumpy entered. Poe and Skitzo are alone.

Level 5 - Friendship

Poe and his companions are at peace. Nothing has felt so right since the corruption began to spread over the world. Imminent destruction of the world aside, nothing seems wrong. It is the calm before the storm. Together, the four companions prepare for the final battle they know is coming-- them against the corruption. They will fight to save the world. For now, they rest, but soon, it will be dawn, and they will resume their journey.

Level 4 - Scaredy-cat

The small band of companions find their way out of the cave and in the midst of a forest. Ahead of them, something moves between the trees. It's almost as if it's watching them. Skitzo, the ball of light they found in the cave, dashes forward, then back. Something is exciting it. As Skitzo nears the creature hiding behind the trees, the creature scurries away, trying desperately to hide where it can't be seen. Every time Poe and his companions get close, the tall creature runs to hide again. That is, until the tall creature finds itself stuck in a shadow, trapped. Without a brazier nearby, Poe can't fight back the shadow. With Skitzo's help, though, they drive off the shadow long enough for all of them to make it past and into safety. The tall creature feels safer with the group of companions and decides to stick with them, following Poe and his friends.

Level 3 - Darkness

Poe and his new companion, Grumpy, have fallen into a dark, underground cavern. The way they fell made the lantern go out, and there are no fireflies nearby to relight it that Poe can see. Grumpy charges ahead, breaking all the rocks he can find. As Poe moves forward after his companion, he can see something glowing off in the distance. Perhaps another lantern. Poe catches up to Grumpy only to find a hyperactive ball of light circling Grumpy's head. As Poe nears the two, the ball of light seems to go into a frenzy, greeting Poe with enthusiasm and excitement. The ball of light circles around Poe's head for a short while. Upon noticing the darkened lantern, the ball of light gets closer, glowing brighter and brighter. Somehow, the ball of light managed to reignite the lantern on Poe's back. With a new friend circling their heads enthusiastically, Poe and Grumpy make their way through the cave working together.