I look at my right arm. Three lives. I need to be cautious. I need to make allies fast.

I turn to my right and an extremely familiar girl stands next to me.

I remember the voice above. It gave me the memory of my best friend who is also here.

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“Iris?” I question in pure hope.

“Lindsey? Lindsey! I am so happy to see you!” She runs up to me and hugs me. I enjoy the embrace but I can't help but notice her arm. She has five lives. Maybe I can retrieve one life from her and we’ll both be at four.

What are you thinking?! She's your best friend! Snap out of this!

I let go of our long embrace. I stare into Iris's eyes. There is nothing behind them besides pure fear. I can tell what she is thinking. Only one of us can go back to the world.

If we both survive.