Stella Marie, Red, Terra, and Serena braved into the dark tower where not even a sliver of light could enter except from where the door was momentarily wide open.
Long shadows of their bodies were cast on the floor and Red had the urge to turn around and look back at Ari.
BANG!
Just as she saw the glimpse of her warrior's worried face, the door behind them slammed shut and the impact of the doors closing created a loud bang that ringed in their ears.
Now that the entrance was closed off, the four candidates awaited one last word from the herald so they could start and be over with the fourth trial.
Inside the grim tower, there were no windows, no lamps or glowing crystals or shrooms, there was literally nothing to light their way and Red couldn't tell which way is which.
She tried to squint her eyes as they began to adjust to the darkness, and although she was beginning to see figures – she was still terrified as fuck.
