In the woods. 

~The King and his Queen / Ayla~

"How far more shall we go? No sign of it anywhere."

Vulcan considered the rift up ahead of them closely then held Athena's face in his gaze. 

"It seems like we've come to a stop."

Her face was glued to the front as their horses came to a stop. He traced the side of her face to the direction. He already knew what to expect,

"You mean, the rift? We can't cross it?"

"Of course we can but it comes with greater risks."

She climbed off her white horse and walked towards the rift as Vulcan took suit. There were...