THE HISTORY REPEATS

THE FIRST STEP INTO UNKNOWN

Mia was curled up on the couch, lost in thought, as the storm raged outside. She couldn't stop thinking about Key, and how much she missed him. She knew she needed to find him, but the thought of venturing into Subterra made her shiver with fear. Was finding Key worth risking her own safety?

As she paced back and forth, she suddenly made up her mind. She couldn't bear the thought of living without Key, no matter what the cost. She threw on her boots and raincoat, and made her way to the front door. With all her focus, she conjured up a portal, and stepped through into Dara's forest.

The rain was coming down in sheets, and the wind was howling through the trees. Mia slowly made her way through the forest, using her powers to clear the path ahead. As she passed by the lake, she couldn't help but stop and take in the beauty of the water, even in the midst of the storm.

The waterfall was her destination, and she knew she had to be careful. The water pressure was intense, and she could feel the force of it pushing against her. But she was determined to press on. She used her powers to clear a path through the water, and made her way towards the waterfall.

As Mia made her way further inside, she found herself in complete darkness. She couldn't see anything, and the sound of the rain was muffled by the walls of the cave. She knew she had to be careful, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.

With a flick of her wrist, Mia conjured up a small flame in the palm of her hand. The light flickered, casting eerie shadows on the walls of the cave. She took a deep breath and continued on, her heart pounding in her chest.

Suddenly, she saw something that made her stop dead in her tracks. It was Key, lying on the ground, soaking wet. His eyes were white, and his body was limp. Mia couldn't believe what she was seeing. She felt numb, as if she was in a dream.

"Key!" she shouted, her voice echoing off the walls of the cave. "Key, get up! What happened to you? Mom is here, Key. Get up!"

She fell to her knees beside him, tears streaming down her face. She knew she had to do something, but she didn't know what. She tried to shake him, but he didn't respond. She looked around, feeling helpless and alone.

Mia took a deep breath and placed her hand on Key's chest. Suddenly, a bright light filled the cave, illuminating everything around them. Mia's and Key's eyes glowed with an otherworldly energy, and their bodies became light as air.

As the light faded, Mia could see that Key was no longer pale and lifeless. His skin had regained its warmth, and his eyes had returned to their normal color. Mia pulled her hand back, and Key blinked a few times before speaking.

"Mom? What are you doing here?" he asked, confusion etched on his face.

Mia hugged him tightly, relieved that he was okay. "Why did you do this?" she asked, her voice filled with concern. "You could've asked me for help."

Key looked down at the ground, ashamed. "Mom, I've been a burden to you for too long. I didn't want to disappoint you anymore. Nat, Cally, and Mends know everything about us now. I didn't want to cause you any more trouble."

Mia smiled reassuringly at him. "It's okay, Key. They were going to find out anyway. Let's go home."

Together, they made their way out of the cave and back into the storm. The rain was still coming down hard, but it didn't matter.

The morning after Key's encounter with Corsone, he gathered his closest allies - Mia, Cally, Mends, and Nat - at his place to share the details of his harrowing experience. Key regaled them with the tale of Croclus, the ancient being whose malevolent presence threatened to upend their world.

Corsone had advised Key to take someone loyal with him on his journey if he hoped to succeed. After much discussion, the group settled on a plan: Mia and Nat would pair up to free Key's father, Josh, while Key, Cally, and Mends would confront Croclus head-on.

As the group prepared for their mission, Mia took charge, making sure that everyone had the supplies they needed and that they were ready for anything.

"Remember, you guys, we're all in this together," she said, her voice firm. "We can do this if we stick together and stay focused."

Mends nodded in agreement, his eyes fixed on the horizon.

"You can count on us, Mia," he said, his voice resolute.

Cally and Nat exchanged a nervous glance, but they knew that they had no choice but to follow Mia's lead.

Key's companions, Cally, Nat, and Mends, had bid their parents farewell as they inform them that they are going on a trip with Key's family . The bittersweet moment was filled with emotion, knowing that they were about to embark on an adventure that would change their lives forever. Despite Key's inquiry about their reservations or fears, his friends were resolute in joining him on

As nightfall descended upon them, Key awoke feeling parched and ventured outside to quench his thirst. He stumbled upon Nat, sitting on the front lawn, gazing up at the moon.

Key asked Nat, "What brings you out here?" Nat replied, "I'm admiring the moon."

Key then inquired, "What's troubling you? You seem disheartened." Nat expressed, "I've caused so much trouble to your family you know cause Lars threat thing I don't even know how to apologise for that , but I'm happy than I can help you out to save your father at least I can contribute in something and thank you for not leaving me behind."

Key chuckled and playfully punched him on the shoulder, assuring him that he would never be left behind.

The two friends returned to the house, laughing and ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead.

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