"PRINCESS!" Celestia's desperate scream echoed through the ruined tower as she saw Aqualina slipping, her balance almost lost if not for her tight grip!
Without hesitation, Celestia reacted, her body moving before her mind could catch up. One hand clutched onto the crumbling wall, while the other shot forward, catching Aqualina's wrist just as she plummeted.
A brutal jolt surged through Celestia's arm as she bore the sudden weight... but she held on!
She had to!!
With a deep, guttural groan, she pulled Aqualina upward, straining with every ounce of strength left in her trembling limbs.
"ARRRRRHHHHH!!!!" Celestia's cry was raw, her body nearly giving out due to the abdomen pain!
Aqualina, panting heavily, tightened her grip around Celestia's hand and used whatever strength remained to pull herself up.
Her boots scraped against the fragile remains of the wall, struggling to find any leverage.
Finally,