Nana's carriage swept past through the rugged mountains at full speed. Jin was close in pursuit. It was his first time seeing the breathing taking western sceneries. They were never told how beautiful a land layed in the Western countries. It was too beautiful for eyes. The clouds were of a pink and blue hue. The land stretched into beautiful gardens with flowers never known to his eyes. They danced magnificently in the subtle breeze. The valley gave way to hillocks at many places. Streams sprouting from here and there. The aura filled the entire stretch, calming the mind and cooling the view. The hillocks gave way to gigantic mountains. Those were decorated with flying lanterns to make transportation easy for travellers at night. The peaks were covered in snow and at places there could be seen wild fountains and waterfalls. The animals were the gem on top of the crown. There were so many species, grazing, hunting, playing, that one could spend their entire life gazing and marveling.

"What happened after that? Did she survive? " Mia was listening mesmerised. But when the lady stopped for a moment she could not hold back her excitement. "Tell me what happened next. " She urged with eager eyes, wide with excitement. The lady smiled at her enthusiasm and patted her messy hair softly."Looks like you are quite enjoying yourself. " She teased her."Did she forgive him? What happened to the wolf?Dont tell me she died. I want to know their full story. " Mia looked like a child eagerly waiting for her candy. The lady smiled again."Well Mia I can tell you that she did survive. How else would there had been a story for you to hear right now darling. " The lady stroked Mia's hair and adjusted it lovingly. " Let's continue then... "When Nana opened her eyes, she found herself comfortably lying on a pile of hay. She looked around and found herself in a cave. There was a fire at the side of her feet that kept it lit. Jin was sitting there, feeding the fire. She looked at him,

"Mia, now listen to me very carefully. As it seems we are in the Dream Dimension of Floating Thoughts. And those who have encountered near death episodes can only come over. I think that the fact we are being able to have this conversation is that your life was already jeopardized. " The lady said." Jeopardised as in, am I dead? " She was as confused as before." No, like I said. It was a close encounter with death, but you are still breathing. But we need to leave this space soon, or else our souls will be trapped here forever" Her eyes we're full of fear as she stroked Mia's hair. " I understand your pain and trouble child, so you need to hear to what I am saying. Whatever seems surprising or strange, just figure it out later. Let me tell you what I want to without interruption. Alright? " She asked Mia's permission and she nodded."I have not introduced myself to you yet, I am Nanako. " Mia's eyes gave away her shock but she still held on to her silence, allowing Nana to continue.

Unaware of the happenings in the parallel worlds, Mia was steadily advancing towards Lin's direction along with her new found companion.They were flying at a very high speed. Mia was thoroughly enjoying the ride as she leaned over to was the tiny movements of people and animals down below. The mansions appeared toy like. The landscape kept changing from trees to mountains to plains. Finally they were almost near the Forbidden Woods."Ahh! This is what a good flight feels like. Ahh! " Mia exclaimed stretching her back "even Lin did not take me for such a long ride ever. Yeah! Actually I should get back to him about this. Why didn't he? " She was talking to herself. Her companion was busy exploring the place with the curiosity of a little child. He looked around and kept touching here and there. Mia too had little knowledge about the place they were in."Ooooooo! This place is really floating, isn't it? Hey Mr... Umm... What should I call you? Do you have a name? " She asked him. He sho

"Mia ! Mia are you alright? How did you... " Lin exclaimed picking her up but he was shuttering, having problem articulating his speech "How are you even here? Is it really even possible. ""Lin.Its really you " Mia whispered with her voice so feeble it was barely audible."Aaahhmmm! If we are all alright here, can somebody explain what is going on here" Xie demanded."Uummm, this is Lin's wife" Boshu interrupted as he looked at Lin with a meaningful glare. Lin nodded. Boshu continued "But how she ended up here we have no clue, may be she can enlighten us about it. But let her catch her breath first. And we might as well give the couple a little bit space. ""Yeah! Right. Right. Brother, Birdie, let's go take s look over there" Roe pulled the two of them away ."Birdie? Who's Birdie" Boshu was heard protesting as they went.Lin kissed Mia on the forehead and pulled her close. "Tell me Mia what happened. How are you even out of the barrier. "Mia shifted a little bit into a sitting pos