Merina's hands were cut and bruised as she frantically tried to move the boulders blocking her path to Asher and Ceti, "Master! Ceti!" She cried out in desperation, her heart in her throat.
Just as a massive rock hurtled towards her, a hand yanked her back, pulling her out of harm's way.
She turned to see Isola's serious face, "We have to move, Merina!" Isola shouted over the cacophony, her usually serene features tight with tension, "They're still alive! Check your map!"
Merina paused, her breath hitching as the realization was like a shock of cold water, clearing her frantic mind.
And so, with a heavy heart, she ran forward with Isola while avoiding the falling rocks.
"We will try to find a way to get back to them!" Isola said to reassure Merina and herself, their hearts pounding and prayers whispering on their lips for the two.
Just a minute ago, just as a huge rock separated Asher and Ceti from the other two,
