Jenna sighed as she leaned against a window and peered out, her chin resting on her hands. Worried, she searched the clouds, trying to sight any visible stars through the heavy rainfall, her thoughts going back to Isaac, Garet, and their new friends, Ivan and Mia. She had heard their names called while they had all been atop the lighthouse. It had been a horrible and sad reunion. Garet and Isaac had both looked so horrified and betrayed by the words that had been hurled at them. They probably couldn't fathom the idea of Jenna willingly going along with her brother and his party. Her body ached with a need to assure them of the good that would be done and for them to stop worrying since she wasn't being held against her will, not anymore. Such hurt eyes, they haunted her in her sleep and deprived her of peace of mind.
"Are you okay?" A voice cut through her thoughts. Jenna turned to Sheba, who had propped herself up on her bed, waiting for an answer. "Thinking about them," it was more of a comment than a question.
Jenna nodded. "Yeah. I'm just worried that might have gotten caught up in that storm. I mean, they don't have any adults really in their party to make sure everything goes all right. From what I could see, all the responsibility falls to Isaac." She shook her, looking back out the window. "I'm just worried they might be trapped out there, cold and hungry, unable to navigate their way to the next town. I mean, you can hardly see out in that rain. You and I had trouble running one block today to get some food from the store!"
"I'm sure they can handle themselves," Sheba tried to comfort her friend. "They did make it all the way to the lighthouse by themselves and they all looked healthy and capable."
"I just worry for them," Jenna explained. "I've known Isaac and Garet since before we could talk, so it's hard to think that something horrible might happen to them while I'm here safe and sound. I mean, don't get me wrong. I'm so happy to have my brother by my side again, but it just feels so weird not having Isaac and Garet nearby after all this time. It's hard to get used to and then knowing they could have been out, traveling in this weather." Jenna pulled at her hair in aggravation. "Ugh, it's just this not knowing, it's driving me insane!"
Sheba laughed quietly, amused with Jenna's musings and glad to hear such open honesty. "You're just like a doting mother. Worried for her children. How cute!"
Jenna picked up a nearby pillow and tossed it at Sheba. "Shut up! It's not like that and you know it! I'm just really worried."
Their door cracked open and Piers poked his head through. "You two need to get some sleep. We need to all be well rested in case the weather tomorrow allows us some time to get to the next village. We will have to be quick."
Sheba shook her head. "We won't be leaving here tomorrow. The rain won't let up at all."
Piers looked crestfallen at this news. "Are you sure about that?"
"We haven't gone anywhere in the past couple of weeks," Jenna complained, feeling the same disappointment as the Lemurian. "At this rate, we probably won't go anywhere for another couple weeks."
"Oh, I don't know about that," Sheba said mysteriously. She was met with two very curious looks. "I have a pretty strong feeling that the rain will definitely be letting up later on this week. I can feel the promise of sunshine that's eager to greet us and bless our travels." Jenna gaped at her and Piers looked absolutely delighted at the news.
"Wonderful!" he exclaimed. "I'm so happy to hear that."
"Wait," Jenna cut in, looking to Sheba, "so you know for sure it won't rain for another straight week?"
"Exactly," Sheba replied confidently.
"How can you be so sure?" Jenna asked, still doubtful of her friend's prediction.
"It's just in my blood," Sheba offered with a light shrug. "I can't really explain, I just know."
Piers listened to the exchange intently before offering his own explanation. "It's simply part of your powers. The Jupiter adepts were known for being blessed with the sight to see further than even the greatest sorceress. Even if there are hardly any left, I'm sure some of the traits had to be passed down and that's probably just one you received. Either way, I have faith in your prediction and we will make plans to be prepared to leave this place by the end of the week if not sooner. You two should still get some sleep." He flashed them a smile before vanishing after wishing them a good night.
After he left, Sheba turned her attention back to Jenna. "Does that make you feel better? That the rain might let up soon? Even if your friends were caught up in it, they won't have to worry about it too much longer. I'm sure we'll see them soon."
"It does make me feel a little better," Jenna admitted. She searched the sky again, finally spotting a bright star through the rain. She wondered if Isaac or Garet searched the skies for stars of if either of their friends did. Maybe they all did it together. She murmured quietly, "Still, I'll feel much better once I see them again."