Hey AnimePrincess069 here! Sorry its taking me a while to update. The last couple weeks have been hard with going to a funeral and going back to work in the middle of this pandemic. Not to mention what's happening with the protests about the systemic racism and police brutality (please stay safe if you are protesting!).

I started typing this chapter up on my phone and was planning on making it longer, but I decided to post because I've kept you waiting long enough. In the coming weeks it may take longer to update or I'll just upload shorter chapters more frequently (hopefully).

BTW I changed when the rukh talks to Amani to this: "rukh."

When Amani thinks to herself its this: 'Amani.'

Anyway here's Chapter 4 of Amani. Enjoy!

Chapter 4

"Worry ends when faith begins." ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7

Amani's POV

Sin didn't come back until dinner time. Besides him greeting Mama and me, he hasn't said anything else, which led to a silent dinner for the most part. That was until Sinbad finished eating. "Hey mom, Amani. I'm gonna…" he paused when he saw us looking at him with kind smiles on our faces. 'He looks troubled,' I thought, 'but that's not unexpected considering what he's gone through today. But based on the rukh around him, he's really nervous. He's probably gonna ask us for a big favor.'

"Well I…" he closed his eyes, exhaled, then stood up, "Nah don't worry about it," he said while turning to put his dishes away.

"Sinbad," Mama said. He stopped where he stood and took in a sharp breath as I turned to mama.

"Come over here for a moment." She said.

Sinbad turned back around and saw that Mama was sitting up and holding Papa's sword. Both our eyes widened.

"Take this on your journey," She finished with a smile.

When I turned back to Sinbad, his rukh seemed to be a mix of surprise, and anxiety.

'So that's what it is. He wants to go to the dungeon. But he didn't want to bring it up to us because of how we might react. I understand why he's surprised I also wasn't expecting what Mama said, but why is he still anxious?' Then he looked at me to see my reaction and I realized he was waiting to hear what I thought about it. I looked down to contemplate my answer. I really really don't want him to go. What if he doesn't come back like Papa? Then I heard the rukh whisper softly in my ear.

"He will be safe. Not only does he have what it takes to survive, but it is his destiny."

' I really don't want him to go,' I thought, 'but the rukh have never lied to me. I'll still worry about him, but I just have to believe he'll be ok. Sin is different from everyone, maybe not the same way as me, but he'll be able to do it and come back safely.'

With determination overpowering my anxiety, I looked up at him and gave him a smile and a nod as my answer. He smiled back at me, and I saw his shoulders and the rukh around him relax.

Then he looked at Papa's sword.

"But that's Dad's keepsake." He said as he walked towards her.

"Sin please don't hold yourself back because of me, you too Amani," she smiled at us as we gasped, "I've put an extraordinary burden on you two." Then she turned to look only at Sinbad, "But Sinbad you've found your calling. I can see it in your eyes." Sin attempted to say something but she continued, "It's fine. Do what you have to do. I know that's what your dad would want. I promise you we'll be ok. We can depend on other people to keep an eye on us. So go. Please."

After a moment of hesitation, Sinbad found his resolve and slowly took the sword from Mama.

"Thanks, mom." He said. Then he turned towards the door before looking back at me. I smiled at him again, keeping the worry from my eyes. And he left.

That's all folks! Thanks for reading, stay safe (in the middle of this pandemic and/or if you are protesting), and stay awesome!