Page Three
Alex took a look at the large, leather-bound book that lay on the desk before her with some interest. "The Tome of Eternal Darkness..."
Alice raised her eyebrows. "Cheerful," she said simply.
Alex gave a small nod, then opened the book. Before she could read anything, however, a series of visions came to her mind. A large monster, purple in colour, with long sharp teeth and multiple eyes, a strange temple that glowed a with a pale orb of light, a pillar of stone in the direct center of a vacated city, a giant creature, much so like a worm, lunging at the man standing in front of it, a vast pool of water, filled with ants and insects the size of giants, and a small, white rabbit shrinking down to the size of a mouse, standing in front of a small hole. A cry of surprise escaped her lips as she fell backwards in her chair.
"What did I tell you?" Alice said in a matter-of-fact sort of voice, glancing around the room. "Is there a way out of here?"
"The outside door is barred..." Alex replied, rubbing her forehead, then turned back to the Tome. "Well, would you like to help me with this, or are you just going to utter useless comments?"
"Trust in what's beyond..." Alice whispered to herself, realizing now what the cat had meant. "All right," she said, moving over beside Alex. When the young Roivas opened the Tome again, she saw not words, but a swirling mix of colours. She stared at it incredulously, not quite sure of what to make of it.
"A portal," Alice said, somewhat awed. "I haven't seen one of those in... Well never mind. Care to see?" She held out her hand to Alex, a small smile on her face. Alex took it, then turned back towards the Tome. Alice touched her other hand to the portal, and they both were divulged into the swirling colour.
Alex kept her eyes shut during the journey, afraid to see what was going on. Alice, however, stared wide-eyed at everything, reliving the moments of her past.
When Alex opened her eyes again, she found her and Alice standing inside a large, ancient temple that looked as dated as the Roman times. Examining the room they were in, Alex saw a short, broad man wearing Roman attire walking into the next room. "Welcome," she whispered to Alice. "to ancient Persia."