The Beautiful Cedar Forest

—How can I forget this beautiful place! You know, you'll see the most beautiful flowers here. When I looked at my skin and didn't understand what was happening to me, I sat with my ladies and spent long hours here, in this fantastic place. You know, Milenio, now I see that you're an elegant page.

—Yes, miss, and I can take my hands! Watch me run; I have long legs... I'm a handsome little horse!

—You're right, but here I'll call you my little brother Milenio.

—As you command, my Queen.

—And what's going on with you, Cristal?

—My lady can't believe that I'm young and very ugly, Milenio responds, teasing Cristal.

—What are you saying, Milenio?

—Milenio isn't as tall as I am, and I also handle the sword perfectly, Cristal argues, crossing her arms.

—Guys! You're both handsome.

—But you're not as agile..., Milenio concludes.

—And you don't know the languages of the sea like I do.

—You're a conceited creature!

The queen, upon seeing them start to argue, says:

—It's not the time to argue, I love both of you.

Such was the seriousness with which she spoke that they both bowed before the young queen.

—My Queen Isabel, where are we going? Milenio asks.

—Silly! It's obvious we're going to the castle.

—Let's go! I'm sure we're close. What do you have in that bag? the queen asks.

—Oh, my lady! A little bit of food and a few gold coins, Cristal responds.

—Why? If my parents' castle is full of wealth, and the food is the most exquisite.

—I told you, you're stubborn, Cristal, Milenio says.

—And you? You didn't fall behind, my little friend..., the queen says very affectionately.

—What happens is that when I grow up, I'll be like the sage.

Isabel looks at him and says: Like my father?

—Since I was very young, I admired him and told my parents that someday I would be like him.

—And you'll surely achieve it, young one.

—What do you mean you'll be like the king? That will take you a lifetime, child, and besides, you're only an inch tall..., Cristal says while laughing.

—An inch?! Look at how tall I am.

—Well, we'll rest and have some food.

—My queen, forgive us if we've bothered you. It's this boy who won't stop talking.

—With you on this journey, I won't get bored, don't worry.

—Are you comfortable, my queen?

—Yes, Milenio.

—I like this place, miss.

—I'm glad, Cristal, but we'll have to hurry; the sun is getting hotter, and it can be dangerous for you.

—Where are we?

—We should have arrived. One of the court soldiers should have seen us by now, but it's as if this isn't the right path.

—Is something wrong, my queen?

—Queen Isabel, we want to know what's bothering you.

The queen stands up a bit and looks around. Then she adds: —You know, this isn't the right path.

—What, my queen! Are we lost?

—I think so, —she responds with some concern.

—But aren't these the same cedars? —Milenio asks.

—Yes, but I can't find the castle. It's as if they moved it.

—No one moves a castle as large as you describe it, my queen.

—You insolent child! Be quiet! —Cristal shouts.

—No, he's right, Cristal —the queen points out.

Deep in the ocean, the sage speaks with his advisor, the swordfish:

—How difficult it will be for my girl to find the castle. I think of the dangers that surround her...

—Sir, she is a warrior, you have prepared her well.

—You're right, but in this world, everything is much more challenging for a "young leper" as they call her there.

—But what she has is not leprosy; it's the Dew of the White Flower. Besides, her scent is exquisite, and she possesses many qualities.

—I'm sure, but they don't know that.

In the world of humans...

—Why are you crying, Milenio?

—I'm no longer a cowardly little horse. Among the one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine of my siblings, I was chosen to serve the king. I don't want anything bad to happen to him, and besides, we're lost.

—Don't worry, faithful friend; we'll find our way. You'll see that everything will be fine.

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