Seeds of Hope by Jason Hamilton

Author:Jason Hamilton [Hamilton, Jason]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Story Hobby Media
Published: 2019-07-08T22:00:00+00:00

11

She awoke some time later, though she couldn’t quite tell how long she’d slept, being in the sewers. Upon waking her mind was instantly alert and refreshed. It felt wonderful! That must have been one of the most rejuvenating nights she had ever had since before she lost her Sleeplessness brand. As her mind caught up with the events of the past few hours, excitement flooded back into her. All she had to do was find a Gifter and maybe she could have her powers back. That thought alone was enough to bring her rapidly to her feet.

She found herself momentarily distracted at what she saw next. The entire room where they slept was covered in small vines and their leaves. Li had really put in some good work the night before. Jak took a deep breath and could almost feel the air reaching into her lungs and flooding her body with a pleasurable tingle. No wonder she had slept so well the night before.

There was a small trickle of fresh water from a canal nearby, which she used to wash her face and freshen up a bit, before heading to find Naman. The old Riverbrook storekeeper’s Sleeplessness brand kept him from needed sleep. So he was likely still guarding their entrance and coordinating activities with the other rebels.

Indeed, she found him playing a game of cards with his wife and two others. He paused as Jak grew closer.

“Oh good, I was just about to come and wake you. We’ll be leaving within the hour.”

Within the hour? Naman said they were going to visit the leaders of the other rebel cells the next day. Though now that she was paying attention, she noticed that all the walls in the large room were also covered in the vines. Li couldn't have done that in a short amount of time. “How long was I asleep?” she asked.

“Nearly eighteen hours,” said Jamilla with a slight smile. “We decided you’d been through a lot, and thought we’d let you rest.”

Eighteen hours? So much time wasted, though Jak would have to admit she felt amazing after all that rest, probably thanks to Li’s plants as well.

“I see Li has been busy,” she said, glancing at the walls.

“Yes,” said Naman, following her gaze. “She says the plants like it here, though it’s dark. She’s been working at it all night, going further into the sewers and even up to the surface. The whole city will be covered soon enough.”

“I hope that’s a good thing,” said Jamilla, her face revealing her doubts.

“I’m sure it will be,” said Jak. “She said this city needs healing, and I think this qualifies. Besides, some of the vines could be used as weapons against the demons, or as a warning system to let us know if someone or something comes too close.”

Naman nodded, “I suppose that could be useful, assuming you trust the woman.”

“I trust her with my life,” Jak replied.

“Well that’s enough for me.” Naman got to his feet. “Well then, Jak, why don’t you put on some leather armor and we can set out.

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