We reach the island. The moment the boat was firmly on solid ground, I helped Mid out.

Vespi leap onto the sand and Anqia simply got off and walked.

"This is it." I said as we all gathered safely on the sand. "The Author cant write and extend this place anymore. We need to reach the end, and we'll be out."

I feel Vespi staring solemnly at me, and the dense clusters of trees.

I force myself to look away.

No need making this harder for the both of us.

I sigh, focusing only on the island before us, ignoring the heart ache.

A small river trickles into the sea, coming from perhaps somewhere in the heart of the island. Trees comb the area in patches.

"We can go through the trees and maybe follow the river to find the center." I say, pointing to the river. "We can make our way from there."

"Sounds like a plan." Mid replies, no longer jittery without water around him.

Anqia nods, facing the river. "I can use the river to scout ahead as well, get our bearings."

"By all means."

She leapt in, disappearing in a shimmer of sparks.

Her faint outline glistened like glitter as she wove through the water with great grace.

We followed her beside the river, the sun concealed by canopy.

Our journey was truly ending.

It had been a great honour to meet all we came across.

Mid, Sid, Khaka...

Now Vespi, Anqia.

It was sad we couldn't have arrived as all six of us.

But they live on, in our memory. They will see the island through our eyes.

No one else is going to die.

"Yes, the river leads straight to the center." Anqia says from beneath the water's surface. Her voice carried perfectly through the cool liquid. "And it opens up perfect view to the edge."

"Great! Lets go!" I say eagerly. The group picks up the pace, as he follow the river through the island.

This is it. This is really it.

We're really getting out of here.