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Show CHAPTER 1 The Journey A journey with a purpose is walked step by step in rhythm with the lovebeats of one's heart. Nuiji's eyes opened and he was instantly awake. In the restless hours before dawn he had dreamed, and the message of his dream had left him tense and alert. It was time; he must begin his journey. Fear grew within him and caught in his throat. He swallowed hard and looked over at his sister, Supi. From the faint light coming through the entrance hole in the roof of the kiva, he could see her sleeping. Her twisted leg was drawn up close to her body. At the sight of her, a warm feeling swept through him and drove away the fear. He reached for his sandals and the bag of food he had prepared in secret. He rolled up his sleeping mat and tucked it under his arm. From the top of the ladder he looked down at his family. "You will be a princess when I |