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The path before us was flanked by intimidating statues of alien creatures, some with multiple heads, others with bodies that melded into serpents, their eyes seeming to observe our every move.
“Reminds me of a certain whip-wielding archaeologist,” I remarked with a smirk, feeling the weight of the challenge.
Tix frowned at me in confusion.
I waved a hand. “Never mind. It’s not important.”
My nose twitched.
As I inhaled, the rich and unique combination of odors bolstered my determination.
Our steps echoed in the cavernous hallway ahead, a path of large, square stones spread out.
My heart raced, recalling the scenes of my favorite adventure movies, and I carefully put my foot on the first stone.
Instantaneously, the tile sunk slightly, and the familiar sound of a trap being activated sent shivers down my spine.
From the walls, countless arrows, glowing in a radiant blue hue, were released.
Time seemed to slow, and I felt Tix’s grip tighten.
With a sense of clarity and focus I’d never known before, I willed the arrows to change.
They transformed mid-flight, becoming soft petals, their sharp, deadly forms dissolving into an intoxicating fragrance of some exotic dreamworld flower.
They rained gently upon us, the velvety touch of each petal a stark contrast to the potential harm they once represented.
The thrill of the transformation sent a jolt of joy through my senses.
I couldn’t help but laugh, the sound echoing back at us.
Tix looked at me, amazement in his eyes, “That was… impressive.”
I winked. “Just harnessing the power of love.”
We continued our trek, our footsteps muffled by the petal-covered floor.
With each step, another trap was triggered, but with the love I felt for Tix guiding me, each obstacle was turned into a mere inconvenience.
Huge rolling boulders were transformed into soft, squishy balls that we could easily push out of the way.
Venomous snakes that emerged from hidden alcoves changed into playful, harmless ribbons that danced around our ankles.
At one point, a large pit opened beneath us.
As we fell, I envisioned it filling with fluffy pillows, and we landed with a gentle thud, our laughter mingling as we untangled ourselves and continued on.
With each section we conquered, my confidence grew.
My senses were heightened; each detail of our surroundings was crisper, the sounds more distinct, the textures more palpable.
The scent of the flora seemed to get more invigorating.
The dreamworld seemed to respond to our emotions and connection, becoming more vibrant and detailed, as if feeding off the love we shared.
It was an exhilarating sensation, being so in tune with the dream, being able to bend and shape it to our will.
Finally, after what felt like hours, we reached the end of the ancient temple section.
