"You're going alone?" Agnes exclaimed, her voice filled with disbelief.
Maya nodded, her expression grim. "It's too risky for all of us," she explained. "The Shadowfangs have been restless, and I can't risk exposing them to this danger."
Agnes reached out and grabbed Maya's hand, her eyes filled with concern. "Are you sure this is the right decision?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly.
Maya squeezed Agnes' hand, offering a reassuring smile. "I have to do this," she said, her voice filled with determination. "For all of us."
Agnes nodded, understanding the weight of Maya's decision. She knew that Maya was the only one capable of completing this mission.
As the first rays of dawn painted the sky, Maya set off on her journey. The forest was silent, the only sound the rustling of leaves in the morning breeze. She carried with her the ancient parchment, its secrets the only weapon she had against the unknown.