Since the death of her mother, Nikita Azarova has been traveling with her father, who is an archaeologist. On one research trip, her father brings her to an ancient city of Angkor, where she hopes to get a sense of connection with her mother's birthplace. Instead, something happens when they arrive at the Lost City. Soon, Nikita discovers the secret that leads her to activate the Lunar Gate and plunge herself into another realm where gods and demons exist. 

There are quests to prove courage and friendship tie, the love interests that test the young girl's naive heart. Everything that happens to Nikita is out of this world -literally.

Daughter of the Naga

After they left, we continued our search for the mythical bird. I almost thought the creature was imaginary. Everyone was shading their eyes, trying to catch a glimpse of the phoenix. Once in a while, one of us would mistake a heron or a swan for it. 


"Everyone, I don't think we can find the Mayura this way," I said to them. "How about we split? We each can go in different directions and scour through the sky better, don't you think?" 


"Yes, I agree with Nikita," Atith said. Tepi thought it over and then nodded. 


"That is the only solution," she said. "We shall spread out. If any of you find the bird, give a whistle as a signal to the others, and we will come flying back." 


With that said, we went our separate ways. 


The sky was bluer and the sun was brighter. Pisey galloped through the air with ease. I made her go through a big soggy cloud just for the thrill of it, but I ended up getting my hair wet and statics crackled on my clothes. 


Chapter 61