Chapter 3: Rising Action
"have you come to arrest me?"
asked the enchantress playfully. "If so, I warn you all now - resistance is futile." She slowly extended her hand, palms upward as if beckoning surrender. But there was no need to explain why they were here; their objective was clear in their stance. Taking into account the unpredictable nature of the enchantress, it was important for Alice to carefully select words while addressing her opponents. Glancing downwards, then back up again, her gaze met those of her companions who stood steadfast beside her.
"After all, you all feel so sleepy!" the enchantress crooned mockingly. "Don't worry," she added lightheartedly, "it will pass once your bodies succumb to my hypnosis." As the captivating murmurs danced across the air, the team members clutched onto one another tightly, maintaining eye contact and focusing on breathing deeply in synchronization. Each step taken forward felt weightier than the last, yet they continued moving closer towards the enchantress, their determination surging stronger with every footfall.