Avery and her friends stood together, prepared to face whatever trials lied ahead, as the alien suns illuminated the sky in brilliant hues. Their determination became evident, a pressure as real as the unusual red sand underfoot.
The prophecy book began to shine abruptly, its pages fluttered in an invisible breeze. Before they did, a beam of mild blasted from its cover, creating a shimmering doorway in the air.
"Looks like our ride home," Damien joked, cautiously glancing at the gateway.
Avery squared her shoulders and inhaled deeply. "together?"
The others gave a nod, and they entered the portal together.
A kaleidoscope of realities flashed through the stadium as it twisted and warped around them. At the end of the dizzying ride, they found themselves standing in a familiar place: the campus of Blackthorn University's hidden glade.
