[Scene: Myrathis High School – East Wing] Jeremy and his friends gather in the east wing again, now determined to unlock the true meaning behind the cryptic letter and the journal. The mismatched keys they discovered remain a mystery, their ornate designs seemingly holding the answer. Amara examines them carefully while Leo snacks on a bag of pretzels, looking more interested in his food than the treasure hunt.
Jace:[pacing dramatically] "I can feel it, guys. The treasure is close. We're practically standing on it!"
Amara:[sarcastically] "Yes, Jace. It's probably under your feet. Why don't you start digging?"
Leo chuckles, tossing a pretzel at Jace, who barely dodges it. Meanwhile, Jeremy is focused on the journal, flipping through its pages for any additional clues.
Suddenly, Jeremy stops, his finger tracing an illustration near the back of the journal. It depicts a set of keys forming a circular pattern—just like the ones they discovered.
Jeremy: "Guys, I think the keys have to be arranged a certain way. Look at this."
The group huddles around the journal, their curiosity reignited. Jeremy lines the keys up on the floor, mimicking the pattern in the journal. As the final key clicks into place, a low rumbling sound fills the air.
The gargoyle nearest to them slowly turns its head, its gaze now fixed on a specific spot in the wall.
Amara:[wide-eyed] "Uh… did that just move?"
Leo:[deadpan] "Cool. Creepy, but cool."
Jace rushes to the wall where the gargoyle is pointing, pressing his hands against the stone. With a loud click, a hidden door swings open, revealing a dark, narrow passageway.
Jace:[grinning] "Treasure tunnel! Let's go!"
[Scene: Hidden Chamber] The group cautiously ventures into the passageway, their flashlights casting eerie shadows on the damp stone walls. The air grows colder as they descend, and Amara shivers.
Amara:[nervously] "This better not lead to a horror movie ending."
The passage opens into a small chamber, its walls covered in glowing symbols similar to the ones on the journal. At the center of the room sits a pedestal, on which rests… a treasure chest.
Jace:[whispering excitedly] "This is it. The moment we've been waiting for!"
Jeremy approaches the chest, his heart racing. As he lifts the lid, the group gasps in anticipation. Inside, they find… stacks of notebooks, old photos, and scraps of paper.
Leo:[blinking] "Wait. Is this someone's scrapbook?"
Amara picks up one of the photos, examining it closely.
Amara: "These look like… student projects? They're all about Myrathis High's history."
Jeremy pulls out a notebook and opens it, revealing handwritten notes detailing the school's construction, secret tunnels, and hidden compartments.
Jeremy: "It's not treasure… it's a historical archive. This was meant to preserve the school's secrets."
Jace:[throwing up his hands] "You mean we did all this for homework?!"
Leo bursts into laughter, and Amara shakes her head, amused.
Amara: "Well, it's still pretty cool. We uncovered a piece of history."
[Scene: School Library – The Next Day] The group presents their findings to Ms. Kaede, the homeroom teacher. She listens intently, her eyes widening as they recount their adventure.
Ms. Kaede: "This is incredible. These documents are priceless. They hold the hidden legacy of Myrathis High."
Jace mutters under his breath.
Jace:[grumbling] "Should've been gold coins, not priceless history."
Amara elbows him playfully, while Leo smirks.
Ms. Kaede:[smiling] "You've done something remarkable. Thank you for bringing this to light."
[Scene: Courtyard – Lunch Break] The group gathers in their usual spot, laughing and joking about the adventure. Jeremy smiles, feeling a sense of accomplishment despite the lack of traditional "treasure."
Jace: "I still say this would've been cooler with dragons."
Amara:[laughing] "You'd have run screaming if there was a dragon!"
Leo: "You know what? This was fun. Weird, but fun. Let's never do it again."
Jeremy chuckles, realizing how much he's grown over the course of their journey.
Jeremy (thinking):It may not have been what we expected, but it was worth it.
As the group's laughter fills the courtyard, the camera pans to the journal sitting on the table. The symbols faintly glow one last time before fading away, leaving the group with nothing but memories—and a deeper bond.
[Scene: School Courtyard – Lunchtime]
It's a warm, sunny day, and Jeremy is sitting with Jace, Amara, and Leo at their usual spot in the courtyard. The group is enjoying a rare moment of calm after their recent treasure hunt adventures. Jace is, as always, finding ways to amuse himself—and everyone else.
Jace: [dramatically waving a carrot stick] "I propose a toast! To us, the greatest mystery hunters in Myrathis High history!"
Amara: [laughing] "You mean 'greatest snackers' in Myrathis High history. You've been eating non-stop since lunch started."
Leo: [munching chips] "Hey, no judgment. Snack-fueled adventures are the best adventures."
Jeremy chuckles as he eats his sandwich, enjoying the easy banter. For once, he feels completely relaxed—no glowing symbols, no mischievous imps, just good company and laughter.