The world went black. A deafening roar filled Alex's ears, and the ground seemed to disappear beneath his feet. He felt a sharp pain in his side as he tumbled through the void. When he finally hit the ground, the wind was knocked out of him.
"Ow!" he groaned, his body aching.
"Alex?" Anya's voice, filled with concern, echoed in the darkness.
Slowly, his vision cleared. He was lying on a cold, hard surface. He could hear the faint sound of water dripping.
"Can anyone hear me?" he called out, his voice echoing in the emptiness.
A flash of light illuminated the darkness. It was Sarah, holding up a small flashlight.
"We're all here," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "We're okay."
One by one, the others emerged from the darkness. Ben was rubbing his head, a look of confusion on hi
