The next morning we woke up as the sun broke over the darkness of the water and pierced through the cavern. It was breathtaking watching as the sun lit the water so brilliantly it was as if diamonds had settled around us.
Nera and Nova were making preparations to return to the surface so we could approach council regarding their concerns. I donned a water suit, designed so I could breathe under water and take my time swimming to the surface of the Hidden Lake.
"Ready?" Nera smiled at me.
Nodding, I slipped my helmet over my head and gingerly stepped over the ledge and plunged into the darkness below.
As my eyes adjusted to the water, I found myself delighting in the small, beautifully colorful fish that swam around us. Nera and Nova smiled, while petting a large rainbow trout. I coul
