Chapter 6: Going back

"This sounds stupid but...maybe you should try using your alitheometer. I know you haven't been able to work it, but it may be worth a try." Kirjava suggested reasonably. Lyra wordlessly slipped the golden instrument out from under her school robes. She tucked it between her two hands with a determined look on her face. She carefully tucked her hair behind each ear and set the instrument to ask the question, "How do we get out of this world?" Will was only half surprised when the arrows spun to the answer and Lyra could see the answer. Will could tell before Lyra said it that the answer suppressed her. She looked up at Pan, Kirjava and then Will.

"It's so simple." Lyra exclaimed. "All we have to do is go back to the exact spot we entered this world at the same time tomorrow, and we'll be sent back."

"But how much time will have passed in the other world?" Will questioned.

"Only a few minutes per day pass, so we don't have to worry about anyone being suspicious. We just need to hope there's no one around while we are in transport." Lyra was sounding increasingly excited.

"So we can meet whenever we want, and be together for a whole day!" Will practically jumped on Lyra in his excitement, and Pan and Kirjava started play fighting in the sand. Will and Lyra stayed clutched to each other, so enthralled about this prospect. Will finally pulled away and took Lyra's hand in both of His. He looked up into her big beady eyes that were filled with tears of joy. The wind kicked up and Will tucked a stray piece of Lyra's hair behind her ear. Lyra blushed and looked down at their hands. Will gently lifted her chin back up so he could look her in the eyes. He couldn't stand it anymore, he kissed her. Not gently, but fiercely. With so much passion that Lyra's arms twined around his neck and Will's tangled in her long blond hair. They could finally be together, but there were more obstacles to come.