The Rainbow in Darkness

Alex's Death

As Rose and Alex reached the summit of the mountain, they paused to catch their breath, taking in the breathtaking view that stretched out before them. The air was crisp and refreshing, the sky painted with hues of pink and orange as the sun began to rise.With a sense of anticipation coursing through her veins, Rose reached for the magical diary once more. Opening its pages, she gazed expectantly at the blank parchment, her heart pounding with hope and uncertainty."Where is my mom?" she whispered, her voice echoing in the stillness of the mountain peak. "I found nobody here."But the diary remained silent, its pages devoid of any answers or guidance. Disappointment weighed heavy in Rose's chest as she closed the diary, her hopes dashed once again.Determined not to give up, Rose took a deep breath and recalled the ancient spell that Sameer had taught her. With a steady voice, she chanted the words, her hands trembling slightly with the effort."In shadows deep, secrets keep, Whispered words, mysteries leap; Reveal the path where secrets sleep."As the final syllable left her lips, a faint shimmer enveloped the diary, as if responding to her call. With bated breath, Rose opened the diary once more, her eyes scanning the pages for any sign of a response.To her amazement, the words began to materialize before her eyes, forming a message that glowed with a soft, ethereal light. "Your mother is closer than you think," the message read, the words pulsing with a gentle warmth.A surge of excitement coursed through Rose's veins as she realized that they were on the right track. "What does it mean?" she murmured, turning to Alex with a hopeful smile.Alex's eyes sparkled with curiosity as he leaned in to read the message. "I'm not sure," he admitted, his voice tinged with wonder. "But maybe it's a sign that we're getting closer to finding her."With renewed determination, Rose and Alex set out once more, their hearts filled with hope as they followed the path illuminated by the diary's guidance. As they ventured deeper into the mountain's depths, each step bringing them closer to the truth, they knew that their journey was far from over.As Rose and Alex continued their journey, a dark shadow suddenly emerged, its malevolent presence striking fear into their hearts once again. Before Rose could react, the shadow snatched the diary from her grasp, leaving her defenseless and vulnerable.Panic surged through Rose as the shadow began chanting a dark spell, its intentions clear. But before it could unleash its full power, Alex stepped in, bravely putting himself between Rose and the shadow's attack.With a cry of pain, Alex absorbed the full force of the shadow's assault, his body wracked with agony as he protected Rose from harm. Rose watched in horror as her friend suffered, his sacrifice filling her with a mixture of gratitude and despair.But just as the shadow prepared to unleash another attack, a blinding white glow enveloped the scene, repelling the darkness with a force that left Rose breathless. As the light faded, Rose's mother, Lily, stood before her, her presence a beacon of hope in the darkness.Unaware of her mother's intervention, Rose rushed to Alex's side, his unconscious form lying limp on the ground. Tears filled her eyes as she cradled his head in her lap, her hands trembling with emotion."Why did you do that?" Rose shouted, her voice filled with anguish as she shook Alex's shoulders in desperation. "Why did you risk your life for me?"But there was no response from Alex, his eyes closed in peaceful oblivion. Rose's heart ached as she realized the depth of his sacrifice, her mind reeling with the weight of his actions.

Rose sat beside Alex, her tears flowed unchecked, her heart heavy with grief and despair. She watched helplessly as Alex lay unmoving, his chest still, his once vibrant spirit now silent.