It had been nearly three months that Warren was trapped in the extra-dimensional space. Sure, he could survive for a few years in there and go crazy playing yhatzee with Budba, but he wanted to escape that fate as soon as possible.

But now he was feeling completely healed and ready to get out of the claustrophobic space. Looking around, he saw only one hope.

"Budba," he said. "Do you think I would be able to fit through those air vents?"

Budba looked up, uninterested and annoyed at being driven away from his game. "No. Too big. Should stop eating Budba's food."

"Where do suppose they lead?" Warren asked, ignoring Budba's comment.

"Budba don't know," he grumbled. "Budba no care."

"Thanks, big help," Warren muttered. He stood up and walked over to one of the barrels that stood beneath a vent.

He stood on top of the barrel and removed the vent cover. It took a lot of his still healing strength to hoist himself into the square space that was too small for wiggle room. Stretched in front of him was one long tunnel with another vent cover at the other end. A bright light shone through the other end, sparking hope in Warren's heart.

Squirming his way to the other end of the tunnel, Warren was able to push out the vent and drop to the ground on the outside.

He found himself in a beautiful field of bright flowers and green grass that stretched as far as the eye could see. There wasn't a single cloud in the deep blue sky.

"Hello?" he called out. But the only sound was the wind blowing through the grass. Not even a bird or an insect. "HELLO?!"

"Hello, Warren."

He whirled around and saw the woman sitting among the flowers. She was in her fifties with a wise look around her eyes. But if Warren had learned anything from the Sorensons in Fablehaven, it was to never underestimate older people.

"Who are you?" he asked. "Where are we?"

"You are in my home," she said. "I believe you used the magical handbag I sent to Kendra. A pity it was destroyed, but I believe it still has many uses."

She pulled up the old knapsack from the flowers and handed it to Warren. He opened the flap and saw the ladder leading down to the extra dimensional room. Potions and blankets were at the base, just where he had left them.

"How did you do that?"

"I created it myself."

"Who are you?" he asked again.

She smiled kindly. "I am the Fairy Queen."

Warren could only gape. it was a miracle he was still in one piece, according to the stories.

"You can relax, my boy," she said with a gentle smile. "I will not harm you."

"Why is that?"

"Because it is vital that you return to Fablehaven. There is a message I need you to deliver to your cousins."

"Kendra and Seth?" Warren guessed.

"Exactly. But getting there will be a great challenge, so one of my daughters shall accompany you. She will defend you with her life."

With a wave of her hand, a human figure sat up from the flowers. She had long black hair and a flowing white dress. A

large hood rested upon her head, creating a mysterious appearance. She reminded Warren of the fantasy characters from video games and movies.

"She's your daughter?" Warren asked critically.

"Don't let appearances deceive you," she warned. "Eden is a brave fighter and contains powerful magic."

"Forgive me for any skepticism; I've been cut off from people for a long time."

"Understandable. But you must hurry home. You will leave immediately, but first memorize this message."