Darius began to wake up, his mind gradually clearing as his senses started coming back to him. The darkness surrounding him felt like it was closing in, a weight on his chest that made it hard to breathe. A mix of panic and confusion welled up as he tried to figure out what had happned.
In the darkness, Darius spoke with a shaky voice, his words carrying the weight of his anxiety. "What... what's happening? Where are we? Why is it so dark? We were just fighting... the ants, right? I got hit by a silver hammer and then... I can't remember. This isn't right. We shouldn't be here. We need to get out, now!"
All of a sudden, Darius heard a voice commanding, "Illuminate," Suddenly, light flooded his previously dim surroundings, revealing the scene in front of him. As his eyes adjusted, he came to the realization that he wasn't alone.
