The sun shone brightly, shielded by the tall trees and long branches in the forest. Jacob sat upright, he had just awoken from his slumber.
He looked around, releasing a groggy yawn, and rubbing his eyes.
He caught the sight of Xenia still asleep, her face covered in her thick red hair. The Great Sage lay in one corner, snoring too quietly for his size.
The previous day, Jacob had sensed a presence around them, one that radiated pure power, and was without malicious intent.
He dismissed it, thinking it was just another one of the creatures that lived in the forest, but it seemed to get closer with every hour that passed.
As it closed the distance, the aura amplified. Jacob waited patiently, he looked at Xenia one more time.
He couldn't tell if the woman could sense the energy as well. Maybe she could, but she also didn't think much of it.
