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"Why do you need to talk to the queen?" "I went through yesterday's conversation.Remember that I have magic mirrors?" "Speak to them and laugh. We can use the mirrors to stay in contact when you return to Cosset, so you can see how Lissana grows, even though you're not with her." "Did the queen agree to give them to us?" "We agreed to offer them, but we will have to be careful." "Why?" Abril asked, intrigued by what was said. Kiara had come sometimes at the end of the day, and the stories she shared seemed interesting to Abril. The queen, however, had warned that this place was not what its name suggested; it should be filled with dreams, not nightmares.The horrors she had seen in that cave tormented her. "I'm literally gone forever; I'm sure I'll be fine," Abril said. "You left him in danger." "I suppose you're right. I would like to accompany you, but I don't think I can ever return to that place." "Oh, I feel it. I don't care. I'm thinking of a way to see a young child, even though I'm not close to her, and I don't think I'll let her pass." "I wish I could accompany you, but..." "The site is dangerous; something will affect Maya. You must take care of her." Abril was more than determined to find the mirrors that Maya had mentioned.She hated leaving her daughter behind; she hated not being able to see her grow. The mirrors represented a way to lessen the pain of their separation. Abril wanted to know more about the Cave of Dreams, especially since Kiara had mentioned the horrors she had witnessed there. "What was it you saw in that cave?" "My worst nightmares." "What?" "In this place, you see your greatest fears. If you fear a terrifying monster, it will materialize. If you conquer it, you won't see it again for a few days. That's what I was trying to do in the cave. Don't go in; forget those mirrors.Believe me, it's not worth it." "No way. My daughter is my greatest treasure. I won't pass up the opportunity to watch her grow just because you're scared." "You're very determined," Kiara remarked. "I've made my decision. There's nothing that can change my mind." "So I can accompany you to the Cave of Dreams, but I don't think I'll enter." "I appreciate that so much. When shall we go?" "Today." "Aby, don't run so much. You'll be here for a few days. The mirrors won't go anywhere. Enjoy your daughter." "I suppose you're right; there is still time," Kiara said. "We can go in a few days.That way, you'll have time to think about it." Maya was there for her, and Abril waited to rest a little while she hadn't yet found everything good. Throughout the day, Abril wandered the palace. The next day, she took a walk, reflecting on how she had saved them from darkness. They tilted their heads and gave thanks. "They must be very grateful," she said. "Well, the queen doesn't seem very grateful," Cassian replied. "Otherwise, it's believed that Abril wouldn't have stayed here, much less willingly accepted Lissana.I only allowed it because, even though her pride wouldn't let her say it, she is very grateful for having helped save her kingdom." As they walked through the colorful streets filled with fairies who laughed and rejoiced in their newfound power to save and fight for those who couldn't, the day changed, just as Abril had promised. Kiara led Abril to the entrance of the Cave of Dreams, where two guardians stood watch. "What is this place?" "I want to enter the cave," they said."Nobody can enter this cave without the queen's permission." "Then you are welcome to have her permission." Abril produced a small golden seal and held it up. She burned it, watching carefully as the guardians stepped aside. "Be very careful and remember that nothing you see there is real," Kiara warned. "Yes, I will remember." After entering, Abril felt a strange sensation, as if the cave was both absorbing and pushing her away at the same time. As she ventured deeper, the darkness grew thicker and the cold more biting.Abril conjured a ball of fire in her hand to light the way, but the light seemed to be swallowed by the shadows. Determined, she took another path in the dark, using her light magic to create little sparkles that illuminated the cave. When she finally reached a clearer area, she thought she saw a human figure addressing her.noveldrama