As they journeyed towards the Dark Fortress, Rico found himself reflecting on his own journey to Lumina. It seemed like a lifetime ago when he was just an ordinary guy in Cebu, living a simple life.
His journey to Lumina had started with an antique mirror he had found in a local market. Drawn to its intricate design, he had brought it home, unaware of the adventure it would bring.
One evening, as he was cleaning the mirror, he noticed something strange. His reflection started to shimmer, and before he knew it, he was pulled into the mirror. He had landed in Lumina, disoriented and confused.
Just like Benjo, he was greeted by Whiskers, the talking cat. Whiskers explained that he had been brought to Lumina by the mirror, a magical portal between worlds.
Rico had spent his first few days in Lumina in disbelief, trying to find a way back home. But as days turned into weeks, he started to accept his new reality.
When he found Benjo in Lumina, he felt a sense of relief. He wasn't alone in this strange world. And when he learned about his role in the prophecy, he knew he had a purpose.
As he looked at Benjo and Lyra, his friends and allies, he felt a sense of determination. He was the Guardian, and he would do whatever it took to protect them and Lumina.