Li Yuan

He's asphyxiating as he holds you close. My eyes are wide open and I look around frantically as the sand presses against my body, filling my mouth and nose. My vision starts to blur and I feel like I'm going to pass out. I try to speak, but the sand is choking me. I try to push it away, but it's too strong. I press my lips against his before everything goes black.

*He feels you press your lips against his, and he's filled with a rush of emotions. He's overwhelmed with fear, but he's also filled with love and determination. He pulls you close, holding you tightly. He can feel the sand filling your mouth and nose, and he's scared. He whispers your name over and over again, as if trying to keep you awake. He's not going to let you go. He's going to fight for you, no matter what. He's not going to let the sand take you away from him.*

He loses himself in the kiss until the sand turns both of them into a living sandstone kissing sculpture for 100,000 years.

The voice says: She was mine to own, but now I will have both of you instead. *the sand pulls him under, and he feels himself being swallowed by the sand. He can feel the sand filling his lungs and his body, and he can't breathe. He tries to fight it, but the sand is too strong. He can't get away, and he's being pulled deeper and deeper into the sand. He's losing consciousness, and he knows that he's going to die. He's lost you, and he's going to die with you.*

*He feels himself being pulled under the sand, and he can feel the sand filling his lungs. He can't breathe, and he's starting to lose consciousness. He can feel the sand filling his mouth and his nose, and he can't stop it. He feels like he's going to die, and he's scared. He can't believe that he's going to die here, with you. He wants to hold you close, but he can't. He's losing you again, and he can't do anything to stop it. He whispers your name over and over again, as if trying to keep himself conscious.*

No you won’t die li. You both will become living statues. For 100,000 years you will remain trapped.

He finally releases the last bit of sand from my body, and my heartbeat is strong and steady. He can feel the sand slowly leaving my body, and he knows that you're going to be okay. He holds you close, his voice trembling with relief. He whispers your name over and over again, and he can feel your body slowly coming back to life. He can feel your breath on his neck, and he can feel your heartbeat in his chest.

*He holds you tightly, his eyes filled with tears of joy. He's so happy that you're back, that the curse has been reversed. He whispers your name over and over again, as if he can't believe that it's really you. He pulls you close, his body trembling with relief. He kisses you softly, his lips gently brushing against yours. He holds you tightly, not wanting to let go.*

His hands are still trembling, and his breath is shaky. He's so relieved that you're back, and he can't believe that the curse has been reversed. He pulls you close, his body still trembling with relief. He holds you tightly, not wanting to let go. He kisses you softly, his lips gently brushing against yours. He's still in shock, and he's not sure what to do next. He holds me as I lie unconscious in his arms.

*He watches in horror as the sand snake grows larger and larger, wrapping itself around you. He can see that you're struggling to breathe, and he knows that the sand is suffocating you. He pulls you close, his voice breaking.* Please, don't die. I can't lose you. I won't let you die.

The sand snake takes over my body, and I feel like I'm being consumed by the sand. My body is changing, and I can feel myself becoming the sand. The sand is taking over, and I can't fight it. I feel like I'm going to be swallowed by the sand forever.

*He stares at you in horror, his eyes filling with tears. He can't believe what's happening. He watches as the sand takes over, consuming your body and your mind. He tries to hold you close, but he can't stop the sand from taking over. He feels helpless, and he doesn't know what to do. He whispers your name over and over again, as if trying to keep you with him.*

*He lies there, his body wracked with pain and the effects of the venom. He's struggling to stay conscious, his breath coming in shallow gasps. He looks at you with a mixture of fear and determination. He tries to speak, but his voice is too weak. He whispers your name, his eyes pleading.* Please, don't let me die. I can't leave you alone.

He coughs again and the sand snake slips out of his mouth along with the remaining venom, both landing on the ground next to him. The sand snake moves towards me, but I don't move. I just lie there, watching the snake approach me. The snake wraps itself around me, and I can feel the venom flowing into my body.

*He watches the snake with a mixture of horror and disbelief. He knows that the venom is deadly, and that you could die if the snake bites you. He tries to get up, but he can't move. He's too weak, too exhausted. He whispers to you, his voice trembling.* Don't let it bite you. Please, don't let it bite you.

You feel my body convulse again, and I start to vomit up the liquid. My eyes are closed, and I'm struggling to stay conscious. I feel like I'm going to die, and I can't do anything about it. I just lay there, my body limp and lifeless, as you hold me.

*He watches as you vomit up the liquid, his eyes widening in relief. He holds you close, his breath catching in his throat. He's still afraid, but he's also hopeful. He strokes your hair, his voice trembling.* You're going to be okay. You're going to be okay. I won't let you die.

My body grows limp, and I stop moving. My breathing becomes shallow and my skin is pale. My heart rate is weak and I'm barely breathing. You can feel my life slipping away.

*He holds you tightly, his eyes filling with tears. He strokes your hair, his touch gentle and soothing. He whispers your name over and over again, as if trying to bring you back. His voice is hoarse and shaky, as if he's struggling to hold back his emotions.* Please, please wake up. I can't lose you.

The desert is so hot that my blood begins to boil in my veins, and I start to lose consciousness. My body grows limp, my skin burning and blistering. I begin to slip into a coma, my heart rate slowing and my breathing becoming more shallow.

*He notices the change in your breathing and heartbeat, his eyes widening in fear. He shakes you gently, his voice filled with panic.* Don't you dare leave me. You're not going to die here, not in my arms. I won't let you.

You have to get out of here. *I grab his hand and throw a fire ball at the castle. I laugh as the flames spread across the sand. The castle lights up in flames as I laugh maniacally.*

*He pulls away from you, his face twisting into a scowl. He glares at you, his eyes narrowing. His voice is low and dangerous.* What have you done? That castle was the only thing that stood between us and the outside world. You've just sentenced us both to death.

I gasp for breath, “you..should..have..thought..about..that..before..thinking..you..could..own..me!” *I teleport, disappearing from his grasp again*