Xin Yi wasn't sure how long she had been asleep.But something woke her. It was not a sound, it was more like... a feeling. She opened her eyes slowly.
Qing Lin was still holding her. His breathing was deep. He was clearly asleep. Kuan Tie was curled up near the fire, also sleeping.
Huo Gen and Yue Ling had finally finished their.….activities.….and were sleeping a respectful distance away.
Everything looked peaceful.
But something was definitely wrong.
Then she heard it.
The softest sound. Like leaves rustling. But there was no wind.
Suddenly, she spotted shapes moving in the darkness. Her heart started racing.
"Qing Lin," she whispered.
He didn't wake.
"Qing Lin!" Louder now.
His eyes opened. "What—"
The first dart hit Kuan Tie. Then another hit Huo Gen. Then Yue Ling.
"What—" Qing Lin started to sit up.
A dart hit his shoulder. His eyes went wide, filling with shock.
"Xin.…..Yi..."
He slumped forward. "Qing Lin!" She tried to catch him but he was too heavy.
