The dawn shined above the horizon, casting a warm golden light upon the two boys walking through the roses. The grey petals stretched endlessly in all directions, their dull color a stark contrast to the pale blue morning sky. Dew glistened on each petal, creating a mesmerizing sparkle across the field as the first rays of sunlight touched them.
Aziel yawned expansively, stretching his arms above his head. His blue hair caught the light, momentarily glimmering. His face brightened with a smile that seemed to chase away the lingering shadows of night.
"Finally..." he said, his voice carrying relief and anticipation. "I'm starving, now that it's day let's take a break and eat."
The night had been long, but now, with daylight spreading across the landscape, they could afford a moment's respite. The rose field was less threatening in daylight, though no less mysterious.
