Heroes know that things must happen when it is time for them to happen. A quest may not simply be abandoned; unicorns may go unrescued for a long time, but not forever; a happy ending cannot come in the middle of the story.
The essence of heroes lies in their understanding of timing in a journey. They recognize that every quest has its appropriate moment for fulfillment. Even though challenges may prolong the rescue of fantastic creatures like unicorns, these endeavors are never truly forsaken. A resolution to the journey is inherently tied to the narrative's progression.
This quotation from Peter S. Beagle's "The Last Unicorn" emphasizes that a story must unfold naturally, highlighting...