The Lady of the Lake slipped into the water and beckoned Scarlet to follow. They dove underwater and Scarlet found that she could swim much faster than before. The two continued swimming until they came to an underwater tunnel. The tunnel led them to a cave in which there was dry ground. Scarlet was surprised that she was able to breathe there. Nixie then led her through a series of dark caves, which eventually led to a manmade canal filled with dark plum water which forced them to begin swimming once more. The canal to the Underworld was long, dark, and winding. With every stroke, Scarlet felt as if she was being watched. It was almost as if the gargoyles on the stone walls were not mere statues.