The sand particles clashed and ground against each other, revolving at a speed that pushed the limits of physics.
They sparked and erupted into a brilliant whirlpool of energy, spinning in a fixed space, boring a tunnel directly through space.
All the energy of the atmosphere was forcefully siphoned into the forming rift as it slowly began to stabilize itself.
Elder Lenny parted his tired lids, bursting into a gasp as he collapsed forward, propping his heavy torso up with his elbows dug into his knees.
The wind whipped and raged, swaying his frail body, as he remained still for a moment to recover.
Skinny Greg caught sight of this and rushed forward to help the elder up.
"Elder Lenny, are you okay? Is it done?" Greg asked, the words tumbling out of him.
Elder Lenny's brittle bones finally relaxed, as he looked over, weakly nodding in confirmation. "I-it worked… We can finally escape the sea." The elder's voice cracked as he spoke.
