The Night of the Mobs (MCSM Fanfiction - Sequel to The Secrets Beneath the Lies)

Chapter 14 - Formulating a Plan

The first thing that Jesse noticed when she began waking up, was a painful stiffness in her neck. Her entire body felt sore, like she had slept in an awkward position. And as soon as she opened her eyes, she realised that that was exactly the case.

She was resting on her back, her head not even on the pillow. Still dressed in her t-shirt and overalls, clearing having fallen asleep there by accident. Blinking a few times in confusion, Jesse tried to recall what she had been doing there when she fell asleep.

Her head snapped to the side, hearing two sets of peaceful breathing beside her. Petra was lying on her side, her back facing Jesse. One of her arms were draped over the sleeping form of Lluna, fingers loosely gripping her white coat. The llama was fast asleep as well, her snout nestled into Petra's other, limp hand.

Jesse smiled vaguely at the sight, remembering everything that had happened the previous evening. She felt a lot better, knowing that Petra had managed to get a full night's sleep there. Lluna's presence clearly helped her. Maybe she should let Lluna stay with Petra in her room for a while? Just until the worse of her grief pass.

Another dull throb in Jesse's stiff neck was quick to remind her that her body didn't appreciate her staying in that position. She sighed softly, pushing herself up from the mattress and rubbing her sore neck. It was gently drizzling outside, the light rain keeping the air cool.

Jesse spared another glance over at Petra. She didn't want to wake her friend, and would rather let her catch up on some sleep. Getting up from the bed, she walked over to her window and pulled shut her curtains to keep any light out, bathing the room in gentle shadows. Next, Jesse picked up the blanket that was draped over an armchair in the corner of her room, where she liked to sit and read. Walking over, she carefully draped that over her friend.

As she did, Jesse couldn't help but notice that Petra looked somewhat paler than she had the previous evening. Jesse shook her head to herself. She was probably just imagining things, it was pretty dark in the room after all.

Walking over to her bedside table, Jesse picked up the small notebook and pen that she always kept handy. She swiftly scribbled a note on it, trying her best to write properly in the dark. When she finished, she gently tore the piece of paper out, placing it down on the bed beside Petra.

Get all the rest you need. I'll cover for you. - J

Feeling satisfied, Jesse left the room, gently closing the door behind her. As she walked in the direction of the kitchen, she tried to somewhat fix her rats nest of hair. The other three were all already up and in the kitchen, Olivia and Lukas standing up and having a conversation, while Axel sat at the table, stuffing himself with breakfast. Jesse guessed she must have slept pretty late if Axel was up already.

"Oh, Jesse!" Olivia greeted her when she came walking up. "Good that you're here, I have something to show you."

"What is it?" Jesse asked curiously.

"Lukas I finished crafting these yesterday night." Olivia said, laying something down on the table that was wrapped in a beige cloth.

"They're not the most elegant, but they'll get the job done." Lukas added as Olivia unfolded the cloth.

"What do mean not the most elegant?" Jesse asked in awe. "For a last minute project, they're gorgeous!"

Two swords lay on the table's surface. Both were carved out of diamond, their blade's emitting a soft blue glow from the few light enchantments. Olivia and Lukas's new weapons.

They've been training with regular iron swords, which they of course couldn't carry into another battle – that fact was proven when they found out Jesse's Nether Star blade could actually cut straight through iron like it was butter.