MELANIE
Despite the awful heat, she managed to sleep again. When she awoke, a large tree with broad leaves had grown next to the altar. The shade was so thick and plentiful, she couldn't see the sky.
If only I had something to drink.
The slishing noise alarmed her. She couldn't see the ground, but the noise got closer and closer.
Mel watched in amazement as a thick, green vine wobbled up next to the stone platform. Topped by white flower, which was shaped like an upside-down bell, the vine grew taller and taller.
Then, it shifted sideways, moving over her until it hovered about six inches from her mouth. The flower tipped over and sweetened water flooded her mouth. She gulped the refreshment greedily. Her thirst wasn't quenched, but she needn't have worried. Two more vines with similar flowers appeared and offered their water to her as well.
