The very next morning, the sun spoke to her, its voice fiery and booming.
"Elara, before you travel beyond, you must prove your strength. The light of dreams can be warm, but it can also burn. Will you endure the fire of hope?"
The sun cast its heat upon her, stronger than ever before. Days passed. The world grew hotter, and still Elara stood firm, her spirit unbroken. Finally, the sun relented, and with a proud voice declared:
"You carry both the calm of the moon and the fire of the sun. You are ready."