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towards the screaming and Dalgar killed him with a flaming projectile.
    Aurora was excited. She checked the cargo area of the wagon and found several ladders. “Dalgar, this is better than I thought. They have lots of ladders back here. If we can’t reach from the wagon, we certainly can with the ladders.”
    Dalgar cast the Path Finder spell again and positioned the wagon before cutting the horses loose. Aurora helped him shove a long ladder through the canvas top of the wagon and tie the bottom of the ladder so it would not slide. Dalgar climbed the ladder and peered through the shimmering Junction.
    “I don’t know if this is working, Aurora. I don’t see any difference. Maybe there is no Junction.”
    Aurora motioned for Dalgar to get down and she climbed up the ladder. When she got to the top, she leaned away from the ladder and looked down. Then she disappeared. Dalgar scrambled to the top and peered down at Aurora.
    “How did you know?” he asked.
    “When I leaned out and looked down, there was no wagon,” she answered. “Come on, jump. We’ve found Sarac’s Universe.”
    Dalgar jumped through the Junction and joined Aurora. Together they set off in search of Sarac.

    Egam reached Glendor and announced that he had found the Junction. Everyone gathered to hear the news.
    “The dwarf records were a big help,” he began. “Because they were unaware of the terrain, they climbed a section of the mountain that nobody would think of using today. It’s within ten miles of the pass, but I guess they were in a hurry to get away from the elves or they didn’t bother to look for a pass. It will be a little rough getting to, but I’m sure we will all make it.”
    “What of the dwarves?” asked Prince Rigal. “Can we proceed without them?”
    “No,” answered Egam. “I have already stopped at Talman and they have agreed to send Prince Tergota. He will be carrying the Dagger of King Arak. This expedition must be a joint venture between the elves and the dwarves and we must care for one another no matter what our dislikes are.”
    “Agreed,” interrupted Jenneva. “The purpose for this trip is to show that there is no reason for the hostilities that exist between the two races. Let us vow not to take these hostilities with us into the other Universe.”
    King Gondoral stared at Prince Rigal. “My son will do well to heed these words. A ruler cannot lead a nation with hatred in his heart. Extend the hand of brotherhood to Prince Tergota during this trip. There will be plenty of time for your hatred to return, if there is still reason when you return, but on this journey, your life may depend upon the skills of this dwarf Prince.”
    “I will try, father,” the dark Prince offered.
    Prince Elgorn motioned to speak. “I have gathered supplies for the journey. There is ample food and drink. I have included elfin cloaks for our friends, including our dwarf friend. There are also five quivers of myric quills.”
    “I will have no need for weapons,” Egam stated.
    “Perhaps not,” replied Prince Elgorn, “but myric quills may not be available in the other Universe. If you and Jenneva carry quivers, there will be an ample supply for others. Each pack also has a supply of rope. You will have food for several weeks, but if local game is available, make use of it. You cannot be certain of the time your journey will take.”
    “We are not even certain that we will be able to return at all,” Alex added.
    “We have no room for pessimism on this trip,” chided Jenneva. “Remember, this is our honeymoon and you’re supposed to be enjoying it.”
    Alex laughed and everyone’s spirits seemed to be more positive. The group assembled and said their good-byes. Two other elves would accompany the group to the Junction to make sure that the party left without diminishing their food supply before departing their Universe.
    The journey to the area of the Junction took a week and the party joined up with Prince