Luana whispered, dazzled by what she was seeing.

The landscape before their eyes had completely changed. The huge field has disappeared to give way to a magnificent dense forest with plants of multiple colors, long trees with dark leaves and the singing of many exotic birds.

she added.

Lucas remarked.

she asked, confused.

he explained, looking up at the sky.

Luana followed his gaze and noticed that the sky was covered with orange and pink clouds. The sun was going to set in a few minutes.

Leo whimpered softly to get their attention.

asked the young captain.

The animal responded by tilting its head towards the invisible wall that they have just passed through. Lucas walked over to it and stretched his arm forward.

asked the princess.

she exclaimed in surprise.

Luana walked over to the wall and stretched her arm forward to touch it too, but found nothing.

she whispered.

he explained.

he suggested.

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After walking for a few minutes, night fell. The princess and her bodyguard found a beautiful place near a river. It was well hidden by the bushes and trees that surrounded it which made it hard to find, and they were safe from any danger.

asked Lucas.

They took their bags that were on Leo's back to take out the camping kit.

she said with determination.

she pleaded gently.

Lucas sighed heavily.

he replied, smiling slightly.

she said with a small smile.

Lucas was surprised for a moment.

she added.

After a little moment of silence, Lucas laughed slightly.

Her name sounded very sweet to his ears. He never imagined that one day he would be able to call her by her first name freely. It created a comforting warmth in his chest.

she retorted, chuckling.

They looked at each other for a few seconds, in silence.

she asked.

Luana took Lucas' bag and opened it to take out the tent.

he replied.

she asked, confused.

she asked, surprised.

she exclaimed worriedly.

he replied, chuckling slightly.

he replied, smiling.

After setting up the tent, Lucas gathered some wood with the help of Leo to make a fire. Luana, on the other hand, got the blankets ready for the night.

Lucas said, looking at the wood they had just collected.

He raised his hand and rubbed his thumb and forefinger lightly together which brought out a small flame. He threw it towards the wood which quickly caught fire.

Luana exclaimed in wonder.

he replied, smiling slightly.

The two young people sat down next to each other by the fire.

Lucas took the bag that contained their provisions and took out the ingredients to prepare dinner.

the princess asked, confused.

she asked curiously.

he answered nervously.

'I can't tell her that I heard her, one day, tell her best friend that she admired men who can cook and that since that day, I started taking cooking lessons,' he thought.

They continued to cook dinner together while chatting.

she said, chuckling slightly.

Lucas retorted, smiling.

Lucas took a medium sized piece of meat out of the bag and gave it to Leo.

Lucas said, smiling.

The animal responded with a purr to show its joy before eating.

A few minutes later, dinner was ready and served. They ate in silence.

the young captain remarked, insecure.

she replied in a small voice.

she started hesitantly.

he added comfortingly.

The princess looked him straight in the eye. Her gaze which was happy and bright, a few minutes ago, became very sad and painful.

she said.

Lucas looked at her silently.

"

he said confidently.

he replied with a sad smile.

he answered, laughing.

Luana said sadly.

Luana asked curiously.

he replied, smiling affectionately at her.

she replied, chuckling slightly.

she exclaimed.

he chuckled.

she said in a small voice.

'And that's when I first saw you... and fell in love with you...' he thought.

he said with determination in his eyes.