Much-Needed Rest

Taking up the heavy breastplate, she once again walked up to the spring. Even though she had only walked a short distance that day, she was beginning to feel extremely tired and worn down. She managed to fill the breastplate up with water and bring it down before Lord Fred was. By now, it was extremely dark, probably almost midnight. She barely made it back to the camp without spilling any of the water.

Before long, though, the water had been given to Amy 2 and Rami. At least Amy could put her mind to rest about that. Amy realized that she was having serious trouble keeping her eyes open. "I think I should go to sleep now," said Amy, barely able to say anything over yawning.

"That would be very good," said Fred, "but someone needs to keep watch at all times and your sisters will probably not recover soon, so I will probably have to wake you up before long. You need a chance to sleep first, however." Amy didn't say anything in response. She simply lay on the ground and tried to sleep, wishing she were back home in an actual bed. She remembered the one time she and her sister had gone camping with their family a few years ago. Neither had been able to sleep even in a sleeping bag, and their lives hadn't been a risk at the time. Amy almost envied her sister and her other self, who would be so exhausted that they would have no trouble sleeping. It would be a long time before she went to sleep, and before long she would have to be woken up again.

1. She does manage to sleep eventually, however.
2. Before long, something attacks the camp.

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