A Stalemate

It was a dangerous gamble. Since there was still limited knowledge regarding the power inside Mineah, Wizard Lurio quickly advised her not to use it just yet. 

"Let me come with you and create the teleportation circle," the wizard suggested. 

Mineah simply nodded. From where they were, it was the best option that they had. They didn't have to bring her mother with them for now as well, which meant that Lurio could begin immediately.

With a flourish, the wizard began his work. As soon as the portal opened, Mineah quickly went through it with Lurio. The moment they were on the other side, Mineah heard Tarah calling out to her.

"Your Majesty!" 

Echoing from inside the cave, Mineah quickly turned in the direction of the seer's voice, and she gasped when she saw her holding Ezekiel's unconscious human form. Somehow, a part of her felt relief at the sight of it, but then her eyes widened as the situation before her became clear…