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She looked surprised to see him approach, her eyes widening as she nearly stumbled into the water.But Tarik was quick to steady her. "Did I scare you?" he asked, a hint of remorse in his voice. "I'm sorry, that wasn't my intention," he added, his expression softening. "What are you doing here?" Lissana inquired, curiosity piqued. "I wanted to see you before I leave. I'm heading to the human kingdom," he said, his tone earnest. "What?" she exclaimed, her voice rising in disbelief. "When you return, our age difference won't be a problem," Tarik assured her, flashing a beautiful smile. Lissana had endured so much during her time away; she had changed completely. He took her hand gently."I thought you would be certain we'd remain the same age," she murmured, a hint of sadness in her voice. "That would please me, but I don't want you to feel alone because of me," Tarik said, caressing her head tenderly. "I want to go to the human kingdom so we can return to being friends without any complications. But I know you want more than that." "It will only be for a short time. I will miss you," she replied, her voice trembling slightly. "But it's just a separation; I'll see you again." "I hope you won't forget me when you come back," he said, intertwining his fingers with hers."I promise I won't ignore you again," Lissana said, pulling him into a warm embrace, laughter bubbling between them. After a moment, Tarik released her and headed to say goodbye to his mother. When he entered, she enveloped him in a fierce hug. "Where have you been? My baby and my husband were gone; you could have come back sooner!" she exclaimed, worry etched on her face. "I'm not a baby, Mama," he protested. "You will always be my baby," she insisted, holding him tightly. "We will return," he assured her. "You're going to the human kingdom.It could be years before you come back; that's why you should have come home immediately," she said, her voice laced with concern. "Lissana asked me to come," he replied. "Are you still with her?" Naiana asked, her tone softening. "Of course, she's always my friend," he said, trying to reassure her. Naiana sighed, her heart heavy. "You know I'll always be here for you, right?" "Yes, but why do you say that now?" he questioned, sensing the weight of her words. "Because I want you to know you are precious to me.You are my next king, and I have a reputation to uphold," she said, her voice firm yet tender. "Before being king, you were my son, my precious baby. I won't forget that," she added, her eyes glistening with emotion. Fay shot Tarik a warning glance, urging him to remain respectful. If he continued to challenge his mother, it wouldn't end well for him. "I'm sorry, Mama. I don't want to..." he began, but she interrupted. "If you have to make a decision, don't change it," she said firmly. "I'll forgive you, Mama," he replied, trying to lighten the mood."Fine, I'll forgive you, but I won't say it again," she said, squeezing him tightly. Naiana finally released him, and they both laughed. "I'll take care of you," she promised. "I don't understand why you want to take Tarik with you," Naiana said, her brow furrowing in concern. "Because it's necessary," Fay replied, knowing that Naiana wouldn't understand the full plan. Naiana sensed that Fay was keeping something from her but chose not to press further. "Just be careful," she warned. "Don't worry; I will," Fay assured her.As Fay prepared to leave for the human kingdom, a wave of sadness washed over her. They had spent so much time together, and now it felt as if they were being torn apart. But she promised herself she would return. "Tarik will go to the human kingdom too. I will feel alone without you," she admitted. "I'll be back as soon as I can," he promised. "Say hello to Papa and tell him I miss him," she added, her heart aching. "I will, and when I return, I'll be even stronger," he vowed. "You will be more powerful than me, my dear," she replied with a smile.Meanwhile, Cira followed Liona into a dimly lit closet, wondering why Cira was so drawn to the caves. She had decided to stay there only if it meant avoiding the outside world. "Why are we here, Princess? I thought we would find something interesting," Liona asked, her curiosity piqued. "Yes, that's exactly what we will do," Cira replied, a hint of mischief in her voice. "Is anyone else here?" Liona inquired. "No, it's just us. I need some distraction, and we'll find it here," Cira said, her eyes gleaming. When they reached the end of the cave, Cira caressed three large stones with reverence."Here's our distraction," she announced. "Those stones will be our distraction?" Liona asked, puzzled. "No, they're not just stones; they're dragon eggs," Cira explained, excitement bubbling in her voice. "I thought they were extinct," Liona said, disbelief etched on her face. "They're not. They're hatching. This is life, and it will be a distraction for me," Cira declared. "Bring the others; I need space," she added, her tone commanding. Liona picked up one of the eggs, surprised by its weight. She wondered if they were truly eggs or just heavy stones.She carefully retrieved them from the cellar, and as the three eggs were gathered, Cira placed them in a circle and used her fire magic. The ground began to tremble, and it wasn't long before the eggs started to crack.