One Grain of Sand

Why is it so dark?
In the beginning, it is always dark

What is that?
One grain of sand. It is all that remains of my vast empire

Fantasia has totally disappeared?
Yes
Then, everything's been in vain
No, it hasn't
Fantasia can arise in you, in your dreams and wishes, Bastian
How?

Open your hand
What are you going to wish for?
I don't know
Then there will be no Fantasia any more
How many wishes do I get?
As many as you want
And the more wishes you make, the more magnificent Fantasia will become
Really?
Try it
Then my first wish is