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Will jumped up slightly. It was the first time that Leon had shown much emotion and was it a surprise. "Well, when do you suggest we set out on the journey? We have about 26 days to get so far from here. We have to move fast if we want to make good time." Will said this time with more intensity and seriousness in his voice. "Plus, the search for a leaf in that canyon will be nearly as impossible as flight to 'ad astra per aspera'! We don't have the time to sit here and wait until morning! We can travel by the light via 'ad astra'!" he said losing his patience. "Read the curse! The second that the eclipse is at its peak, the curse will take place." Will finished with exasperation in his voice still but a little calmer.

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Tsukiko gasped slightly as she heard the curse. Her eyes seemed to widen with a hint of fear. She didn't know what she was fearing exactly, but the hope of being free was in the back of her mind. Then she imagined being in the mirrors forever. It was what she was used to, so why should she fear it?
While Tsukiko was doing nothing but mimicking others reflections, she had a lot of time to think about what she might do if she was set free. Of course, this was just a fantasy for her; she never expected that there might come a day that there was hope for it to come true. And also, she knew exactly what she would do to the people that managed to free her, whoever they were.
Now, she spoke from the mirror, the voice that rang out, even though her actual mouth didn't move.
"There's one more thing, but it's much easier to obtain. You need genuine incense. Not the normal kind you get in stores, or the kind that's used at fraudulent seances; but the kind that possesses real magical ability. I'm sure with all of the books you've read, you'd be able to identify it, Will. That's the last ingredient to the ritual. If you use these, you will be able to transport dimensions..." Tsukiko looked at them with an honest and pure look in her eyes. Her eyebrows were elevated at the inner tips, seeming to say 'I'm sorry, and thank you.' Her voice rang out again:
"If you do succeed in freeing me from this dimension, I will owe you my life. I shall do whatever you ask, all the time, until I die. I will owe you my life, since you saved mine..." she said softly, before stepping back a bit.

Tsukiko nodded. "Yes, I have had years to think about it... Very well, if you do not accept that, then I shall think of something more to repay you with... I'm not the type of person that takes my life for granted..." she said softly, looking at the wall.

Will was immediately awake and followed Leon. When he was outside he said "So as not to waste food supplies, my breakfast will merely be and apple from the tree." He went towards the tree and took an apple from the lowest branch with difficulty. As he bit in to it, there was and intense taste. He knew why but he concealed the apple from the view of Leon as he bit in and conversed. Will looked up at the sky and examined the stars. He knew his way to the canyon well because he remembered the pattern of stars in the direction. He began pointing at constellations and then spoke "There, to the NorthEast, is the direction of the canyon." He spoke more to himself than to Leon.

Will hid the apple behind his back casually as if just trying to give himself some extra support as he grabbed Leon's hand and was swiftly hoisted onto the horses back. He sat behind Leon as he ate and waited for him to say something.

Leon patted the side of the horses leg, and it began a soft prance, witch became a trotting run. "Hang on." Leon warned. When they began picking up speed Leon slapped the horses leg. The horse let out a whinny and galloped faster, they went down a path and along a river. The fast flow seemed to race them until they crossed a bridge. Soon they stopped, and came across a field, across the expanse a desert like area was visible. "There is our destination." Leon said pointing ahead. "Go Sable!" He said slapping the horse's leg again.

Sable slowed to stop suddenly, Leon looked around, the field seemed very quiet, but not peaceful. The wind blew the grass gently. He got off with his hand on his Halberd. In a patch of grass, he saw something move, a scaly tail followed. "Kobolds!" He took a step forward as the Lizard like desert bandits stepped forward. They were about as tall as Will, carrying wood shields and various salvaged and makeshift weapons made of cheep ores. There was really nothing to fear but there numbers. They approached, smiling and showing thier ugly rows of teeth, some lucky to have any. Leon didn't bother talking money, he swung broadly with his halberd, slaughtering many. "Will, cast a spell or hide." Leon said preparing for another swing, more came, poking at him with their spears.