Everyone gazed up the plateau with their eyes locked on it.

"I mean, we all can climb. It shouldn't be a problem, but -," Max paused and looked back at Hilary. "What about Hilary? She can't climb up, right?"

Everyone looked at Hilary dumbfoundedly. Hilary felt guilt hit her. She felt it was jeopardizing their ambitions to get Julia. She blinked hard at everyone. "No, what're you saying? I'll be just fine! It won't affect my climbing, trust me!"

"Yeah, maybe," Emily said, stepping forward. "But while climbing, if you push yourself up with the leg you injured, it'll be horrible. You won't be able to resist the pain. You're kinda listless, don't take it the wrong way. And strength counts in."

Hilary turned back sharply at Emily and furrowed her eyebrows. "Who do you think I am?"

Emily gasped. "You're…Hilary."

"Exactly! Of course I can resist this pain! This- this is nothing! It's true, I might not be blader, I have no bit-beast and I'm not even strong compared to you girls! I-I am strong in my own way! I don't care if that Ming-Ming lies ahead of me, if she derogates me! It doesn't affect me, because I know where I lie, I know where my potential lies."

Tyson's lips curled into a smile as he looked at her. Kai, who was leaning against the plateau with his folded arms, grinned at her strong words first, then turning to Tyson who was enthusiastically gaping at Hilary.

"That was a sudden burst of emotions, Hilary." Ray said, chuckling. "But I've gotta say, that deserves some respect."

"Yeah!" Mariah added. "We'll never leave your side."

"That's right! You're amazing the way you are!" Kenny exclaimed.

"Yes, but even then," Tyson said, walking into the scene. "I'm afraid I can't risk Hilary climbing up, because that wound you've got there, Hil, isn't ordinary. I know you can resist it, but I want to lend a hand. If you'd let me that is."

Hilary weakly grinned. "I'd appreciate it, but how are you going to do it?"

Tyson twitched and rolled his eyes at her. "Well, uh…"

"Do you have a plan?" Kenny questioned curiously.

"Yeah, I could think of this much. Well, I thought maybe I could cover Hilary while she's climbing. I'll help you lift your legs up gently. In addition to my covering, you'll be protected."

"Not bad, but you've gotta be careful." Mariah warned. "Don't hurt my Hils!"

"I won't."

And so he did. He tenderly lifted her legs up as she climbed, hurting it to the least possible.

"Ah!" Mariah yelled, slipping off the cliff. Ray caught her by the palm.

"Careful, Mariah!"

Having managed to reach up the cliff, they decided to take a break. Max looked at his new-bought wristwatch, which was silver in color, embedded with diamonds.

"It's really late. We should take a break."

Emily looked up to him. "Yeah, you're right." She said softly. "I'm really sleepy too."

Rick yawned loud. "I'm off to sleep." In the nick of time, he was napping, leaning towards the closest rocks.

Eventually, most of them were asleep. Kai walked off to the edge of the cliff and looked down. Squinting his eyes, he brooded.

'Gideon, I don't know what you want. But you can't slip off my hands this time. Not from the first girl I can ever relate to. I am going to get my emotions in my way, no one tells me how to feel and how not to. You can't jeopardize the only one person relatable to me, adding to my wretchedness. Don't play me, you bit-beast snooper. I got you once, I'll get you again.'

Hilary's eyes wide opened. She got on her elbows and looked beside her. Tyson was drooling. She sighed and pushed herself up. Getting on her feet was quite battering, but she brushed the pain away. She walked supportive of the mud walls, pushing by her hand one-by-one. Her intentions were unknown. She gaped around her surroundings dreamingly. She felt a hand on her shoulders. She almost yelped, but the guy shut her mouth right above her chin.

Empathically getting herself out of his hand, she admonished, "What, Tyson?"

"What are you doing? I freaked out when I found you missing from there, dude!" He asked, his voice filled with concern.

"I never thought you'd care so much." Hilary jeered, raising an eyebrow.

Tyson was taken aback. "You disappeared into thin air! Anyone would freak out! Anyway, what're you doing? Tomorrow's a big day!"

Hilary's lips curled into a smile. Tyson rolled his eyes at her and gasped bewilderedly. "Follow me," she said firmly.

"Okay?" Tyson retorted, raising a perplexed eyebrow. Hilary hauled herself along the way, slipping along the muddy walls. Tyson followed her. A small tunnel approached before them. She turned back and grinned at him. He gave her the same, perplexed look. Walking ahead, Hilary stopped immediately in front of, causing him to put a stop to his movement.

"What now?" He asked indignantly. He was vexed, as to not knowing what she was up to. She didn't respond, but gazed upwards. "Hilary, are you pulling a leg here-"

He was interjected by hand pointing towards the mud ceiling. However, that ceiling was absent. Tyson's eyes shot open at the incredible night sky view. Stars were packed together. The sky was luminous, with the navy blue sky giving an emphasis.

"Wow…" he said dreamingly. "This isn't something you get so see very often." He looked at her, exhilarated. "How did you even find this place?"

Hilary shrugged. "Some things are just gotten by luck, right?"

They stargazed for the rest of the hour, profoundly chattering about their pasts. The mood lit up optimistic thoughts, which brought about deep statements. Tyson readily apologized for the many things he has done in the past, while Hilary could seek no choice but to forgive him. After all, she couldn't change her feelings for him and her mind didn't deny it either. Her thoughts said otherwise, but Tyson had stolen her heart once and for all. Although what he did was unforgivable, he was the one she could always forgive and open up to.

After a last laugh, Hilary asked him the time. Tyson looked at his new silver men's wristwatch, embedded with diamonds. "Oh brother. We should really get some sleep. It's almost one in the morning."

They both walked off back to the edge of the cliff. Placing themselves beside eachother, Tyson put is arms behind his head and muttered, "Good night, Hils."

Hilary blushed for a moment. "Good night, Tyson."