The friends were now back in their hometown, with the treasure safely hidden away. They had all agreed to keep it a secret, as they didn't want anyone else to come looking for it and potentially ruin their friendship.

But as they went about their daily lives, they couldn't help but feel a sense of emptiness. The excitement and adventure of finding the treasure was now over, and they were left with a void. They missed the thrill of the unknown and the bond they had formed during their journey.

One day, while walking through the town square, they stumbled upon a flyer for a local charity event. It was a fundraiser for a children's hospital, and they were in need of volunteers to help organize and run the event.

The friends looked at each other and knew immediately what they had to do. They decided to use their treasure to not only do good in the community, but also to bring back the sense of adventure and camaraderie they had experienced during their treasure hunt.

They used their treasure to fund the event, and with their combined skills and creativity, they were able to make it a huge success. The children at the hospital were overjoyed and the friends felt a sense of fulfillment and purpose.

As they walked home that day, they realized that the treasure had brought them more than just material wealth. It had brought them closer together and showed them the true value of friendship and giving back to others.

From that day on, the friends made it a tradition to use their treasure to help those in need and bring joy to their community. And they knew that as long as they had each other, they would always have the greatest treasure of all.