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Hundred and Sixty-six

Sandro winced, rubbing the back of his head after colliding with a tall tree. Standing up, he took a deep breath and surveyed the forest surroundings. He was certain he was in some kind of forest, thanks to Clarisse's questionable idea.

Arabella was nowhere in sight, and Sandro wondered about her whereabouts. Dusting his hand on the leather jacket he wore, he approached the forest opening, muttering, "What the hell?"

His eyes widened as he halted, observing a surreal scene before him – a gathering of a thousand phoenixes as if stumbling upon a slumber party.

Their colorful wings concealed their features, giving an impression of deliberate hiding.

A cool voice interrupted Sandro, explaining, "It's the Phoenix Rising Ceremony, happening once every 100 years."

He turned to see Clarisse.

"What the hell?" Sandro growled. "Why bring me to a costume party, and where's Arabella?"

Not finding Arabella behind Clarisse, he expressed his concern.

"She's where she should be," Clarisse replied. "A
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