We stood up slowly, making sure the cueronix was really gone, and then headed toward the cave's exit. The sun was shining brightly, and the heat was overwhelming after the cool darkness inside. But we were alive, and we had a clear purpose in mind.
"Let's go," I said, taking the lead. "The capital awaitswas.
"Are you okay?" I managed to ask, my voice trembling with adrenaline.
Maia nodded, unable to speak for the moment. We crawled deeper into the cave, tryinng into anything, which surprised me.
