"Do not let that concern you," Pan said, "If you pass the test, you will go on to glory and remember this always. If you fail you will return to your old life with no memory of these events, so you will not feel sorrow over having forgotten them."
"That makes sense," Madison said, "I guess."
"But you're not alone in this," Dawn said.
"You're going to help me?"
"Not me," Dawn said, pointing at a girl tied to a tree just out of sight, "Her."
"Her? Who's she?" Madison asked.
"A member of mankind, yes, but she has aligned herself with the forest. She will help you on your way," Pan said, "Now go forth, introduce yourself, and free her from her ropes. You'll become fast friends, rest assured."
And so Madison went forth and as she stepped into Erin's line of sight she suddenly found herself dressed in her favorite set of normal clothes. She blended in perfectly with Man's World once again.
"Uh, hello?" Erin called out as she saw Madison, "A little help here please?"
"Coming!" Madison called out as she raced towards her new friend and guide.
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