As a powerful explosion rocked the pit, Iris and Remy swiftly made their way towards the source of the chaos. The ground trembled beneath their feet, and the dust that filled the air made it difficult to see. With a mix of fear and determination, they pressed on, their hearts pounding in their chests.

Reaching the mid-point of the stairs, they were met with a scene of utter mayhem. Dozens of centipedes were rapidly approaching from all directions, their countless legs scuttling across the ground. The spiders that protected the pit fought valiantly against this unexpected assault, but it was clear that they were outnumbered and struggling to hold their ground.

To make matters worse, Maot had unleashed his bat-like creatures into the fray as well. The winged beasts swooped down from above, attacking both the spiders and the centipedes with their razor-sharp claws and piercing screeches. The pit had become a battleground between these warring factions.

Iris's heart sank as he realized that his brother had taken advantage of this chaos to escape. He was being carried away in a box by one of Maot's bats. Determined not to lose him again, Iris spread his wings wide and prepared to take flight.

However, just as he was about to launch himself into the air, Remy stumbled on the uneven ground and lost his balance. Remy fell because of the trauma of the battle in the pit. This turmoil made the big pit shake very strongly. With a scream, he tumbled down the stairs and disappeared into the dark depths of the pit below.

Iris's eyes widened in horror as Remy vanished from sight. Without a moment's hesitation, he gathered all his strength and flapped his wings with great force. Soaring into the air, he plunged into the pit after him, his wings guiding him swiftly towards Remy's falling form.

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In that moment of his heart stopping, time seemed to slow down for Iris. He reached out desperately and managed to grab Remy's hand just before he plummeted into the unknown abyss below. With every ounce of his fairy strength, he pulled Remy towards him and used his wings to slow their descent.

Together, they landed softly on a ledge that jutted out from the side of the pit. Iris's heart pounded with relief as he looked into Remy's eyes, a small sense of peace washing over him that they were both safe. But there was no time to waste. They had to find a way out of the pit and catch up to Iris's brother.

Pushing aside their exhaustion and fear, Iris and Remy climbed up the ledge and continued their pursuit. The path ahead was treacherous, filled with sharp rocks and tangled webs. But they pressed on with determination and a sense of urgency.

As they ascended, they could hear the sounds of battle echoing from within the pit. The spiders and centipedes were fighting valiantly, but it was clear that Maot's forces were gaining the upper hand. The spiders were dwindling in number, their defenses crumbling under the relentless assault.

Iris's heart ached for his spider allies. Despite their initial distrust, these creatures had shown them kindness and helped them reach his brother. And now they were paying the price for their loyalty.

In the distance, they spotted a figure riding on one of Maot's bats, making its way away. It was Iris's brother, his expression unreadable as he disappeared into the horizon. He didn't want to let him escape, but the bat wings were too fast for him to catch. And the action in the pit had drained him of much of his energy.