Nothing happened. The prince hovered over her, eyes locked on her face.

Her stomach heaved. Catching her breath, she lay still, almost motionless.

Her eyes fluttered open, a pupil barely visible behind light, smokey clouds.

"Where am I?!" she shrieked, eyes wide. "I can't see anything!! Somebody... help..." She sniffled.

The prince stood, shocked. How could this be true? He traveled all this way for... a beautiful, vulnerable girl. Who obviously needed help.

"Here, let me help you." Giving her his hand, he gently guided her to his horse, which would give them a ride to a happily ever after.