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Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes, focusing on my innermost desires.
Thoughts of freedom, love, and adventure swirled inside me.
I envisioned myself soaring through the skies, feeling the wind rush past me, exploring uncharted territories.
With that vivid imagery in my mind, I felt a change.
The ground beneath my feet seemed to slip away, and the cool night air kissed my skin.
Opening my eyes, I found myself high above the arena, wings spread wide.
I had transformed into a giant, iridescent bird.
The sensation was exhilarating.
I could hear the powerful beat of my wings, and the world below looked tiny and distant.
Tix, looking up, cheered. “Beautiful, Grace! Just remember to stay in control.”
I was already losing myself to the freedom of the skies.
The pull of the dream was strong, and for a few moments, I forgot about the task at hand, about the assault course, and about Tix.
Suddenly, a sharp twinge of pain jolted me back to reality.
My transformation was dissipating, and I found myself plummeting back to the arena.
The fast-approaching ground smelled of freshly turned earth, and I braced myself for impact.
Just inches from the ground, strong arms encircled me, halting my fall.
Tix had caught me, his grip firm yet gentle.
Our eyes met, and I could see a mix of relief and concern in his.
“Always remember,” he whispered, his breath warm against my ear, “the dreamworld is seductive, losing yourself in it can be dangerous.”
I nodded, my heart still racing from the thrill and the near miss.
As we made our way to the third section of the course, I felt a renewed sense of determination.
With Tix by my side, guiding me through the complexities of the dream realm, I felt invincible.
And deep down, I knew that together, we would find that elusive secret exit and finally get free of this place.
* * *
The final section of the assault course was a stark, empty space, nothing like the vibrancy of the previous sections.
At first glance, it looked like a barren desert, devoid of any signs of life, stretching out infinitely under an empty sky.
The soft, golden sand beneath my feet felt oddly comforting, its fine grains slipping through my toes as the gentle wind caressed my skin with a whisper of a melody.
The air was filled with roses in bloom.
Despite the vastness and isolation of the landscape, I couldn’t shake off the feeling that it mirrored the reality outside the dream realm.
Tix stopped and turned to face me. “This, Grace, is where we confront the heart of the dreamworld.”
