As the three walked forward they came to a wall of roots and vines. Rachel began speaking to the grove using Trannisa's language of color. A tunnel of roots opened up before them. Vines hung down and gently caressed their skin as if welcoming them in.
The walked to a certain point and felt a seal erect around them. Rachel nodded. "The grove cut this area off from Trannisa.
"Marie. I am going to need to speak with Salmoon and Heries. I know that they are related to Crey and they said…"
"No need to explain they will talk to her but they can not guarantee anything."
"Perfect. That's all I can ask for at this point."
They continued walling through the maze like underground structure for longer than Rachel and the others thought possible. They finally came to a vast clearing with a large hibiscus bush at its center. The bush was massive and its flowers were overly large and fragrant.
