Leela, Eli, and Ulises met at the camp before the girls left for their mission.

“Take care, tough girl,” Ulises told Leela, pulling her into a tender hug. She was moved by how worried he looked.

“Don’t worry, Ulises. After surviving the prince’s training, I can handle anything,” she joked playfully.

“The last time you went on a mission, you almost died, Leela. You have no idea how scared you made me,” he reminded her.

She shrugged, downplaying it.

“That got out of control. I’ve had missions after that…” She fell silent when she realized she had said too much.

“Ulises, that’s a risk we choose when we become warriors,”...