Dark helped Risa out of the tower.

Her hair piled around her as they landed on the grass.

"The blue sky. The green grass. The clear streams of water." Risa said. "It's magical."

"You're one to talk about magic." Dark laughed. "But we don't have time to rest. Your Mother will be back soon and we need to put some distance between us and the tower."

Dark spread his black wings and pulled her into his arms. "Come now my lady. Shall we taste that sweet freedom?"

"Yes! I want to see the stars cross the sky!" Risa said.

"Lanterns. And I'll show you, pretty lady." Dark flew her off into the trees.

Risa laughed with joy. "Best day ever!"