Small areas of illuminated vegetation became noticeable beyond the gaping walls, patches of light which had previously escaped their notice, but were too far to provide any aid to the task at hand. They had searched almost a quarter of the area when Daniel gestured to Alessia. He had only seen it briefly, a metallic reflection of light as the dark shadow, no doubt belonging to Acha and Eiji, swam past. With his vision fixed he advanced slowly, holding his own source of light closer for a better inspection. It was still dark, but he was certain this was it, a small metal figurine. Carefully he began to dig in the sand, grateful when Eiji's light began to approach. The extra illumination made it easy to avoid the spiny wildlife which had made this area its home. As the light reached them, he
