Usually, a cliffhanger is a point at the end of a particular portion of a form of literature that leaves the reader in despair. It leaves them literally drooling to take a bite into the next events. In this case, the idea of a cliffhanger holds an entirely different meaning.
The duo of Sehaela and Jzyndae were left hanging from the edge of a cliff. The only thing that was keeping them from falling to their certain doom was Sehaela's finger tips.
The duo's elements had settled down, now that the Phoenix was no longer bathing them in its chaotic winds. They were too hesitant to attempt to use their abilities for fear that it might make their current situation worse.
"Jzyndae! I don't know how much longer I can hold on!" Sehaela exclaimed in agony and fear.
Jzyndae didn't say anything at first but then an idea dawned on him.
"Swing me! There's a small out cropping about seven meters down! I can drop to there!" He explained