Vix, Caine, and Mirra made their way down from the flat plateau where they had first emerged, following a winding trail down to the cavern floor. Vix turned her face up, smiling, enjoying the rain, which was oddly warm and pleasant.

A loud, disbelieving laugh burst out of her. “This is amazing!” She thumped Caine on the shoulder. “Can you believe it?”

Caine shook his head, still looking too overwhelmed to comment.

“How can a place like this exist?” Vix asked. ...