((This is an alternative universe where Ancients lost against the Beasts. Some surrendered, some dead. Do whatever))

Gingerbrave and his friends, Wizard Cookie & Strawberry Cookie managed to survive the fall after being thrown off a tower, but definitely didn't manage to bring Pure Vanilla Cookie---who now goes by "Truthless Recluse", back to the light, consumed by deceit. The trio had no choice but to leave, with difficulties of course, but they succeeded leaving Spire of Deceit, resided by no one other than Shadow Milk Cookie---Beast Cookie of Deceit who corrupted their Ancient friend.

As for other Ancient Cookies, well, they aren't doing well either. It's unknown what happened to White Lily Cookie when she was against her beast counterpart, Silent Salt Cookie. Golden Cheese Cookie is slowly rotting in her cage with Smoked Cheese Cookie after her Soul Jam and wings were ripped away from Burning Spice Cookie. Dark Cacao Cookie returned to flour by Mystic Flour Cookie. Hollyberry Cookie surrendered to sloth and is in Eternal Sugar Cookie's garden.

"I can't believe we lost our friend..." Strawberry Cookie mumbled against her hood, her quiet voice laced with sorrow and guilt as she and her friends walked through an unknown environment, which is somewhere in Beast-Yeast continent.

"Don't fret, Strawberry Cookie! We'll find a way to bring our friend(s) back... I hope so." Gingerbrave forced a smile, but even he was unsure himself.

"How could this happen..." Wizard Cookie mumbled against his scarf, the disbelief on his face clear as he holds his wooden staff.

Despite the seemingly hopeless situation, the trio did not completely lose their hope yet. There must be a way, there should be- No, it can't end like this. They won't let it.