We returned to the ship, and in Jack's eyes, excitement and relief intertwined to create a complex tapestry of emotions. He suddenly grabbed my shoulders, his voice trembling with exhilaration: "Li Jin, did you see that? We really did it! Those fragments, they are not just pieces of time; they are proof that we can overcome the impossible!"
I tightly held onto the seven fragments, which seemed to come alive at that moment. Each piece emitted a unique and gentle glow, intertwining and merging with one another, painting a breathtaking celestial map in the air.
As the gentle waves caressed us, our ship slowly moved forward, the light from the Navigator guiding us deeper into the unknown waters torn apart by the Time Rift.
We arrived at an unfamiliar sea where the water was unusually calm, as if even the wind had ceased to blow. Under the guidance of the Navigator, we finally spotted a massive whirlpool before us. It spun slowly, deep and dark like a cosmic black hole, swallowing all surrounding light and sound, even the air seemed to freeze.
"This is it." I took a deep breath. "The center of the Time Rift; we need to return the fragments."
We donned our diving gear, firmly grasping the seven glowing fragments. Step by step, we approached the ship's edge, and with two splashes, we leaped into the icy water, diving toward the unknown abyss.
As we descended deeper, darkness enveloped us more intensely, with only our dive lights casting weak yet steady beams to illuminate our path ahead. The fragments in my hand trembled slightly, as if sensing an ancient and powerful force calling them back to their rightful place.
When we finally reached the bottom of the whirlpool, a massive crack opened like a gate to hell, devouring everything that dared to approach it. Without hesitation, we carefully followed the Navigator's guidance and placed each fragment back into its designated position within the fissure.
With each placement completed, brilliant light erupted from the crack, intertwining with the glow of the fragments to form intricate patterns. The power of time flowed within them, mending the torn fabric of space-time.
However, just as the last fragment was about to be returned to its place, an unprecedented force of suction suddenly erupted, attempting to swallow us whole. Fear and despair surged within me in an instant, but more than that was a thirst for victory and trust in each other.
"Hold on, Jack!" My voice pierced through the water's resistance, becoming our shared belief.
At that moment, it was as if the seven fragments responded to our call; their light intensified and converged into a dazzling beam that enveloped us tightly.
That light acted like a solid shield against the pull from the crack, protecting us from being consumed. Under this radiant protection, we finally succeeded in placing the last fragment back in position. The entire fissure began to close slowly, restoring calmness.
When we were gently pushed up to the surface by warm currents and saw daylight again, sunlight cascaded down upon us like a golden waterfall—warm and bright. We exchanged smiles filled with relief and pride. We had done it; not only had we restored continuity in time but also prevented disaster from occurring.
The horn of departure sounded as we steered our ship toward the horizon. The waters once torn apart by the Time Rift were now calm again as if nothing had ever happened.
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