The transition through the portal was rough, and the landing was even harder because of the metal floor of the resting platform.
Daniel hit the ground with a heavy thud, and he quickly rolled to his side to stop himself from sliding across the smooth surface.
He came to a stop on his back and stared up at the bright white lights on the ceiling which hurt his tired eyes.
He was finally safe, and he was back at the base.
However, as he lay there on the cold floor, gasping for air, he really didn't feel like a winner at all.
He felt a heavy weight on his chest from Sophie's angry words.
Daniel closed his eyes and tried to rest for a moment, letting his body go limp on the floor. The energy and excitement that had helped him run through the jungle were gone now, and all that was left was a deep pain in his bones.
His left shoulder was in bad shape because the Omega Guardian had smashed it, and his muscles twitched uncontrollably because he had used up all his energy.
