"No! GET UP! WE'RE SURVIVING THIS TOGETHER!"
Celestine strained against the weight of Lia, who had succumbed entirely to the sandworm's fear-inducing skill. Desperation etched across Celestine's face as she attempted to pull Lia away from the oncoming threat. The sandworm, with an arching trajectory, sped towards them at an unrelenting pace, its colossal form blotting out the sunlight.
As the monstrous creature approached, a surge of instinct overcame Celestine. In a split-second decision fueled by primal survival, she released her grip on Lia and sprinted with every ounce of strength within her. The merciless truth struck Celestine as she glanced over her shoulder — the choice to save herself meant leaving Lia vulnerable to the sandworm's destructive path.
