Mellisah, Mellisando, and the little ones found solace within the warm embrace of Mellisah's kin. Though their time together stretched on, the sight of Mellisando proved to be a challenge for Mellisah's mother, the stunning Beauty, and the rest of the relatives. On occasion, Beauty would flee in terror upon discovering Mellisando in a state of undress within the bathroom. Thus, she resolved to confide in Mellisah, her words dripping with trepidation. "Oh, Mellisah, my precious daughter, I must divulge a truth that may seem absurd and foolish. Yet, it weighs heavily upon my heart, and I can no longer keep it locked away. My dear, your companion's visage sends shivers down my spine, causing my very bones to quake. I am sorry to utter these words, but I believe it is time for her to bid farewell to this family."
Mellisah was left dumbfounded by her mother's unexpected decree. How could her own mother utter such words? The shockwaves of disbelief coursed through her veins, leaving her in a state of utter astonishment. Unable to comprehend the gravity of the situation, she mustered the courage to confront her mother, desperately seeking answers. "What do you mean she has to leave, mother? Where do you expect her to find solace?" she implored. In response, her mother's words dripped with an enigmatic tone. "That question, my dear, remains unanswered. However, she can return to the distant realm of Uranus, from whence she came, and seek refuge there. It is as if we cannot coexist with this peculiar being, this Cetus-like creature, perpetually confined within the four walls of our abode. What purpose does she serve if she cannot revel in the freedom to live without trepidation or societal scorn? The freedom to wander the streets and forge new connections? Once again, she has captured your attention, rendering you oblivious to the intricacies of familial bonds and rendering you an outsider to our collective affairs."
A hush fell upon the room, leaving Mellisah utterly dumbfounded. She had always believed herself to be the embodiment of cooperation, unity, and love within her family. Yet now, she was being labeled as nothing more than a burden on their backs. Desperate for guidance, she turned to her mother once again, hoping for a different answer. But to her dismay, her mother reiterated that there was no alternative for Mellisando but to depart from this earthly realm. "The people on Uranus," her mother added, "will assist her in finding a new place to call home, a place where she can reside permanently."
"Mother, please!" Mellisah pleaded, her voice filled with disbelief. "We can't simply cast her away like that. It would be as if we never truly accepted her as one of our own. Can you imagine the pain of being sent to a place where you have no shelter? All the help she has provided, can't we show our gratitude by allowing her to stay?"
Her mother's response was unwavering. "No, my dear, I cannot entertain your suggestion. The decision I have made is final, and I will not waver from it," Beauty replied. Mellisah clung to a glimmer of hope, desperately attempting to change her mother's mind. But her pleas fell on deaf ears. Her mother remained unmoved by her daughter's heartfelt begging. Thinking she could outsmart her mother, Mellisah proposed, "Fine, if you insist on her leaving, then I shall leave with her." To her surprise, her mother's response was unexpected. "I have no issue with both of you departing. In fact, it would create more space, as there are already so many of us."
What! This was not the response Mellisah had anticipated.She turned to her mother, her eyes filled with understanding. "I see now, you're resolute in your seriousness, aren't you? Fine then! I'll go and inform Mellisando," she declared. As the afternoon sun still cast its warm glow, Mellisando remained seated in the living room, engrossed in the television. Mellisah approached her, taking a seat beside her. For a few moments, they sat in silence, the weight of unspoken words hanging in the air. Eventually, Mellisah broke the stillness, urgently revealing her mother's decision to Mellisando.
Mellisando's face fell, a tinge of sadness coloring her expression. "Perhaps she's right. Even I can sense the confinement, the lack of freedom. I no longer feel at ease with the earthly trinkets and my powers have begun to wane without a purpose," she confessed. Mellisah inquired about her sister's future, reminding her of their deceased father and their distant departure from Uranus. "The people there may struggle to recognize you, for you have transformed greatly during our time on Earth. Who will you stay with?"
Mellisando assured Mellisah not to worry, promising to utilize her remaining powers to reveal her true identity to the people of Uranus. Mellisah then questioned when she planned to depart, to which Mellisando replied, "I will contemplate that once darkness cloaks the sky, for I cannot venture out during daylight. I will decide when the night falls." And so, they anxiously awaited the arrival of dusk, their anticipation palpable.They waited in anticipation, their hearts heavy with worry. Mellisah, with her eyes closed, felt a surge of energy as a vision washed over her. In this vision, Mellisando, her beloved sister, was under attack, captured by a menacing crowd from the distant planet Pluto. Mellisah's heart raced as she opened her eyes and immediately sought out Mellisando, desperate to share her premonition. She pleaded with her sister, begging her not to venture beyond the safety of planet Earth.
But Mellisando, with a determined look in her eyes, responded defiantly. "If I don't leave tonight, where will I go? Your mother wants me gone, and she wants it now. I would rather face the unknown dangers of space than stay here and frighten your innocent mother any further. She's not the one responsible for our father's death, and she refuses to believe that she gave birth to me. I can't force her to accept the truth of my existence. So, for now, the best option I have is to leave you all in peace. Don't worry, I'll use the little power I have left to protect myself from the creatures you saw in your vision."
Mellisah's heart sank as she realized the difficulty of convincing Mellisando to stay. Even if her sister agreed, their mother would never tolerate it. There was nothing she could do but watch helplessly as Mellisando made her escape through the window, disappearing into the darkness of the night. The wind howled, shaking the leaves of the trees in the neighborhood, as Mellisah waved her hand in a futile goodbye. All she could do was weep for her departed sister. Afterward, she retreated to her room, the weight of sadness pressing upon her. She sat in silence, contemplating the events that had unfolded, before finally succumbing to a deep sleep.When Mellisah ventured into the realm of dreams, Mellisando embarked on a cosmic odyssey towards the distant Uranus, only to stumble upon a throng of enigmatic beings. Familiar faces they were, the inhabitants of Pluto, summoned to engage in a fierce battle against her, as Mellisah had foreseen in her ethereal visions. Determined to outpace her pursuers, she pushed her celestial vessel to its limits, hoping to elude their grasp until she reached the coveted Uranus. Yet, she knew that her efforts would be in vain, for the cunning creatures had long prepared to ensnare and annihilate her. Cunningly, they had laid traps at the very gateway to Uranus. Desperately, she flickered in and out of existence, her powers waning with each fleeting apparition. Eventually, her strength depleted entirely, leaving her stranded in the vast expanse of space, devoid of escape.
She lingered there, suspended in the void, as the crowd drew near. Amongst them, a former bodyguard of Mr. Blondie John, the departed scion of Pluto's ancient ruler, emerged. He commanded his comrades to halt, their obedience unwavering. Gazing upon Mellisando, he halted in his tracks, rubbing his eyes twice in disbelief. With a voice tinged with incredulity, he uttered, "Is this a dream? Can this be real? I can scarcely fathom it!"Listen up, my friends! Behold, we have stumbled upon our sought-after treasure with utmost ease. Ha-ha! This exhilarating escapade is truly a marvel, wouldn't you agree?" The entire assembly of fantastical beings nodded in unison, their voices harmonizing as they chimed, "Oh, indeed! This is an extraordinary expedition!" In a fit of mirth, they proceeded to taunt Mellisando, showering her with emerald droplets of saliva. Desperately, she strained to distance herself from their clutches, but alas, she was ensnared, rendered utterly powerless. The enigmatic creatures then commenced a relentless barrage of forceful blows, inflicting upon her a torment akin to torture.