The cave-in still echoed in Tora's ears. Dust was heavy in the air as she tried to breathe, coughing loudly and scrambling to her feet. She winced as pain shot through her ankle, though she knew it wasn't broken. As she sat down to rest and gain her bearings, she thought she heard a noise. "Is that you, Byakko?" Though it was hard to see, she could tell there was no way through that wall of rock.

I hope Byakko's alright.. I wonder if she was able to find that fire stone, Tora thought to herself. She snapped her fingers, creating a small flame. With it, she looked around the tight-spaced room. Something didn't feel right...