☉ Ananya ☉
We see we have five more minutes on the weird ass timer above The Star. The multiple strands are still writhing and throwing off an ethereal glow.
We're all quiet and as soon as the last minute countdown starts, Liam and Logan come on either side of me and hold each of my hands.
The timer ticks out, the glow pointing to the top left point glows brightly. I step forward and place my hand on that point.
"This is a timed puzzle. The last one, with multiple layers. Call on the others to listen to this Beautiful Soul, for now you are coming close to the end."
Anticipation flutters inside of me. I beckon Liam and Logan forward with my other hand, and they step up and hold my hand. It almost feels like Ashley takes a breath of deep contentment.
"It has been a long time since we all felt that protection." She goes silent after that.
What? Is this a puzzle or what....
"Sorry, I started thinking of the past. Anyways. Rules. Keep in mind the timer. The task has to be completed within that time frame. Any question right now?"
"Yes. Task means getting the objects from wherever they are? Or task means inserting it in the groove?" I ask. In my mind. That's the thing. I communicate with Ash in my mind.
"Smart. Task means taking the objects and inserting the objects into the grooves.."
"Okay. And what if we cannot solve it?" I ask.
"Then again it would all have been for nothing. But so much more is at stake now, that we won't get another chance," She says sadly.
My mind is whirling with questions to task, but I can sense her impatience.
"Okay. Please go on" I tell Ashley.
"I like the name Ashley. Thank you."
I am taken aback. I could only nod.
"Follow the two, into the dark, balance the logic with the heart. Find the place where fire meets ice, but pay attention before you dive. Like always, not all is what it seems, now is a good time to focus on the dreams. Into the unknown, down the maze, listen to your gut, and take the leap of faith. Bring the plans laid out to fruition.Though at First it was three, Now it will be two together, ending with One."
I blink. I heard it, but I also read the words - like someone was writing the words as Ashley spoke them out loud.
What was that? What are we supposed to do?
Oh God I am panicking. Before I could go deeper into a panic, I hear a tick-tock. Dreading, I look up. And see the timer has started.
01:59:59..
58..
57..
56..
FUCK!
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🜄 Logan 🜄
Fuck fuck fuck.. what are we supposed to do.
Worry must have been evident on our faces because everyone comes towards us.
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Tug of Fate | When Stars Align Book one
FantasyGoing about their normal everyday lives, little could they have imagined that there is more at play. As they wrap their minds around unexplained connections and pulls, they follow their hearts and set off on a hiking trail. What starts as a journey...
