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     The strong winds whistle as a young boy lies still in the moonlight. He peers over the balcony of a dark castle, shedding a silent tear as he looks off into the distance. His solitude is broken by the arrival of a gentle silver dove, perching on the railing.

     "You came back to me..." he remarks with a whisper. "I thought you were lost forever. But, I should have known, a true friend can always find their way back to the heart."

     The beautiful animal koos softly as she seems to understand every word he speaks. The young boy in some way seems comforted by the animal, but a sense of urgency soons comes over him. Removing a small scroll tied with a silver and blue ribbon, he gentlely places the hoop of the ribbon around the neck of his dear friend.

     "Please dear friend, listen to my words..." he remarks kneeling down to look the bird in its eyes. "I know you can understand me, so please do this simple thing. Deliver this message to only person who can help me leave this dark planet, it is my only hope...but I need your cooperation, please gentle bird, take flight, and help me gain my freedom from these captors."

     Delicately removing the bird off its perch, he releases it into the moonlight, with only his hopes and dreams left behind. He speaks to himself momentarily as reassurance.

     "All of the time I have spent here, I have wanted freedom. Now, for the very first time, I believe it is possible. Please do not fail gentle one, fly with all your might, but, be careful, and be safe. One day, I promise you, I will repay you for your courage. I only hope, in the meantime, I have the same courage to survive..."