AN UNKNOWN ADVENTURE

CHAPTER 24: Everyone's safe

The glass wall disappeared and Adhiraj and Himanshu were also finally free. They ran behind the two and got out of darkness.

Adhiraj: {mischievously} Ahem! Ahaan? Where's Alishka.

Listening to his voice he swiftly made Alishka stand on her feet's and giving her support by holding her hand.

Himanshu: Oh, there she is.

Maanvir: Hey, Alisha are you okay, seeing those crab attacking you made me scared. Oh my god your legs are already bleeding, and wait is that a bruise in the side of your lips.

Alishka: Yeah, I just got bumped while running.

Ahaan: wait those bruises are given by crabs? But why are they bleeding?

Alishka: I don't know maybe they didn't only sting but tried to rip off my skin.

Adhiraj: But guys where are we?

Listening to that everyone finally observed the surroundings and found themselves standing at the middle of the two caves with only trees and blue evening sky above.

Himanshu: Look over there, the third entrance about which Daaniya told us.

Alishka: The only entrance which connects the two caves.

Over here Saina and Aleena were exploring the forest when they heard small commotion and talking. they followed the voice and it led to same entrance.

Maanvir: Saina? Omg is that you?

As everyone looked outside and spotted them standing there, a wave of relief washed over the onlookers. He rushed towards her, enveloping her in a tight hug, their embrace a symbol of their survival and resilience. Tears of joy filled the eyes of those gathered, grateful to see each and every member alive and safe after the harrowing ordeal.

Adhiraj and Himanshu rushed towards Saina. But Aliksha was having a little difficulty in walking. Ahaan gently supported her, holding her shoulders as she took short, steady steps.

Saina: OMG Alishka? What happened to you?

She ran towards her, pushing Ahaan aside and hugged her tightly.

Saina: {breaking the hug} Am so sorry babe, that I didn't ask how you are and straight away ordered you to save Maanvir. I feel like a bad friend

Alishka: {cupping her face} Its ok Saina, I understand. Even I was in you state {adverting her gaze towards Ahaan} I would have taken his name, because even at the time of the danger we remember the person we care for the most and don't want to lose.

Listening to her, Ahaan just gave a small smile, and adverted his attention towards the boys. They all walked a little far from the cave and now were standing at the edge of the land which was again Facing the waterfall.

Alishka: {smiling} BTW are you ok? I mean what actually happened when you were inside? Did you get any dream or any vision?

Saina: Talking of vision, you forgot about you sister, I guess.

Alishka: {realizing} I am so sorry. OMG Aleena.

Saying that she ran towards Aleena who was standing in the corner, quietly observing everyone with a small smile forming in her lips but her mind and heart ingulfed with guilty all over. Alishka enveloped Aleena in a tight heartfelt embrace. To which Aleena didn't reciprocate just stood there speechless and drowned in guilty and shock.

Alishka: {breaking the hug} OMG Aleena look at you, she has so miserably tortured my sister. OMG, I thought I lost you forever. But all my prayer and Pujas are answered. Mom will be finally happy to see you after....