Stood at the center of four crossroads, Sima and Sonora with the group right behind them, a smile on each of their faces as they stared at what laid ahead.

Tiny balls of light sailed in the air, making strange sounds while jumping around.

Some winged little creatures jiggled, alongside the butterflies that flew low in the meadows.

Ahead the path, stood an arch of thorns, with green vines crawling up it, revealing the entrance into the Wispy Meadows which people have termed to be dangerous.

Dead leaves surrounded the area, with rotten fruits which had fallen from trees laying around, blown at every second, by the wild breeze.

The distant growling of an animal got Bellona on edge, while her eyes accessed

the environments

"We're here" Sonora uttered lightly, staring at the view, which came forth.

She gripped the bow in her hands tight, and turned to look at Orion.

"It awaits you" She utttered softly.

Orion's eyes shifted around, staring at the path, unable to comprehend that they were finally here, at the Wispy meadows.

He stepped forward going through, just as Sima and Sonora retreated.

"It's time for us to part" Sima spoke to them.

"I'm afraid our journey ends here" Sonora joined in.

"It's been an honour riding with you, Orion. You must do what you've come to do" She added.

"Please be safe" Elpida called out to them.

"Trust me, we're always safe" Sima uttered in response.

Turning around on their heels, right after bidding their last farewell, Sima and Sonora proceeded to go away, taking the route which led to Sedona.

It was the end of the journey for them. Seeing to the safe passage of Orion into Wispy meadows, was complete, and now, they had to go back home, to the comfort that awaited them.

Orion on the other hand, grabbed the crystal which Denissa had given to him, raising it up towards the pathway, as a guide and protection from the dangers ahead.

He took cautious steps forward, going through with Aiden, Bellona, Pavlos and Elpida.

Every one of them gripping their weapons right, their eyes playing seeker, for fear of what could interrupt their entry, into the meadows.

The cawing of a bird as it flew right past their heads, brought Elpida to a sharp gasp, her hands gripping her chest.

"Are you alright?" Aiden asked her.

"I'm scared" She stuttered in response.

"We just need to grab the staff, and we'll be out" Orion said to them.

All nodding in agreement, they proceeded in, going deeper, right to where the stafff was held.

They searched through the meadows, checking every corner but had no clue, as to where it was.

Almost at the point of giving up and turning back, they by-passed an opening, more like a large hall, which had bright lights, peering in from the sky.

The room was filled with vines, rare flowers and plants, with iridescence filling the environment.

Right at the center, sat on a mounted rock, was a staff.

The staff which belonged to Zeno with ancient writings engraved around its head, rested there, patiently awaiting its wielder, and rightful owner. The man who had brought the staff to life. The one man who held command to it, and the only person the staff served, Zeno.