The moon was high in the sky, full and casting a silver glow in the mystical lands. Butterflies of various colors and kinds fluttered around, adding more beauty to the scenery. Mercedes turned around slowly, taking in the serene beauty of her surroundings filled with wonder and amazement. She felt like she had entered another dimension or the land of paradise. Mercedes got a little spooked by the sounds of the night creatures she couldn't see. Behind the big willow tree in front of her, a river ...