**Chapter 5: Soothing the Belly**

As the reality of the situation set in, Lyra and Mia sat in stunned silence, unsure of what to do next. Isten's muffled voice continued to echo from inside Lyra's womb, his struggles and discomfort evident. Lyra's face was pale, and her eyes were wide with concern. Mia, on the other hand, looked like she was trying to process what had just happened. After a few moments of silence, Lyra slowly got up from the couch and began to walk towards the bedroom. "I need to sit down," she said, her voice shaking. Mia followed her, still looking concerned. As they sat on the bed, Lyra started to rub her belly, trying to soothe the discomfort. Isten's movements had slowed down, but Lyra could still feel him squirming inside. She let out a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. Mia sat beside her, watching as Lyra rubbed her belly. "Are you okay?" Mia asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Lyra nodded, her eyes closed. "I think so," she said. "I just need to calm down." As Lyra continued to rub her belly, Mia joined in, placing her hands on top of Lyra's. Together, they started to massage Lyra's stomach, trying to ease Isten's discomfort. The sensation was strange, but Lyra and Mia found themselves getting into a soothing rhythm. Isten's movements began to slow down, and he eventually settled into a more comfortable position. As they sat there, Lyra's belly began to feel more relaxed, and her face started to return to its normal color. Mia looked at her, a mixture of concern and curiosity on her face. "I think he's okay," Lyra said, her voice softer now. "He's not moving around as much." Mia nodded, her eyes still fixed on Lyra's belly. "Good," she said. "I'm glad he's okay." The two friends sat there in silence for a few moments, their hands still on Lyra's belly. It was a strange and surreal situation, but they were trying to make the best of it. As they sat there, Lyra started to feel a sense of calm wash over her. She realized that they had to take care of Isten, even if he was trapped inside her womb. "Let's take a shower," Lyra said, her voice more confident now. "We can clean up and figure out what to do next." Mia nodded, a small smile on her face. "Sounds like a plan," she said. Together, the two friends got up from the bed and began to head towards the bathroom. Isten, still trapped inside Lyra's womb, could only hope that they would find a way to get him out soon. But for now, he was at their mercy.