It was a grand mess, with Gingerbrave, Wizard cookie, and Strawberry cookie were with Pure Vanilla. Shadow Milk had gotten ahold of his soul-jam. The dull, lifeless soul-jam.

Shadow Milk, thinking: Ooh~.. This is something new.. this soul-jam is not how I remember it! Tarnished and unstable, ready to shatter at any moment. Truth these days! But jokes aside… If this is the representation of Pure Vanilla cookie’s soul, I wonder how low I can make him fall~ He turned to the cookies.

Shadow Milk: “Listen up! Everyone! I’ve changed my mind! Black Sapphire cookie, explain!” Black Sapphire: “Gladly, my lord. Today, we have prepared a special show for you! The esteemed Pure Vanilla cookie himself has volunteered to be our test subject and voyage to the source of his many sorrows!” Gingerbrave: “W-what..-?”

CRACK!

Gingerbrave: “Now there’s a river?!” Wizard cookie: “Oh for goodness’ sake, skip the theatrics and get to the point! Why are we back?!” Black Sapphire: “Why, every show requires an audience! I bet you cannot wait to participate in Shadow Milk cookie’s next masterpiece!” Gingerbrave: “NOT AT ALL!” Black Sapphire: “Aw, what a warm welcome. Now that our guests are all revved up, it’s time for a little preface! Behold! The Great Yogurt River of Rebirth!” Gingerbrave: “Gee, this cookie must really love the sound of his own voice.” Black Sapphire: “No matter if you are as light as a feather, or swim as well as a fish.. dip your feet into these waters, and you’ll surely drown! And yet? How odd! This majestic stream is called the "River of Rebirth"! You see, there is a way to stay afloat! All you need to do is.. embrace deceit. It couldn’t be simpler! Listen to the whispers of lies, nurture them within your soul. Join Master Shadow Milk Cookie’s grand design.” Wizard Cookie: “Pure Vanilla would never..!” Shadow Milk: “Uh, in that case, he’ll sink right to the bottom!” He turns to Pure Vanilla. “So, wuddya say, pal? Time to soak your feet! Oh, did I mention that you got no other option?”