...Lucinda reached out for a crevice to hang onto. The floor was slippery from the blood and water that was pouring in the cave. There was no turning back now. Just the hunt for this creature that plagued this place for centuries. Why was this thing so strong? Where did it come from? These answers would have to wait for another day.
Even though Lucinda didn't realize it, she was in the depths of the ocean. If the tunnel had windows she'd watch fish swim past her.
The light slowly went out and the sun was no longer visible. Lucinda tried to fight her fear, but her mind was playing games. Would she see Jaygon again? Would she ever remember what it felt like to feel joy again? The hope in her heart began to drain out of her like a leaky bucket.
"This is hopeless!" she thought. "What am I doing? Why was I so stubborn with Jaygon? How I wish he was here."
Suddenly, light shimmered in the water. These faces illuminated light and swam back and forth in the cave. When they swam a long train of tails breezed through the sea.
When Lucinda looked down at one of them it smiled at her. They were Lumites. Fairy-like creatures that helped seafarers when they couldn't find their way. It had been a legend that she heard growing up, but no one had seen one before - until now.
The blueish light that shone from their iridescence brightened the tunnel. Also, the luminous glow warmed Lucinda's feet. She slowly felt herself feeling rejuvenated again.
As she recovered the Lumites danced around and leaped out of the water spinning and performing all types of tricks. "Thanks for your help Lumites."
They smiled and spelled out with their tails, "Always."
Lucinda enjoyed the company and asked them to stay with her. The shimmering beings were so happy that they began to glow purple and blue.
It was a beautiful sight watching these creatures dancing in the air, flying around, and spraying water. You'd easily forget that you're in a dark and scary place trying to destroy a monster. Not at all what this was - peaceful and recharging.
The path was as bright as a runway. "Okay fellas. Let's go!" Now she was ready...
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