As soon as Erica discovered that Zion wasn't inside his room, she hurried to Sherry's and Shana's room and woke them up, telling them what happened.
"So this is why he said that he wanted to be alone last night," Sherry said after reading the teenage boy's letter. "He planned to enter the Temple of Courage on his own."
"Damn right!" Erica fumed. "If I catch him later, I'll make sure to give him some peace of mind!"
Shana, who had just finished reading Thirteen's letter, had a frown on her beautiful face.
"The Wanderers all agreed to challenge the Temple of Courage at around ten in the morning," Shana said. "Even if we try to follow Zion now, we still need the others to ensure that we all pass safely. Also, we need the guides from the Absolutes, or we might take a longer time exploring the different floors of the Temple.
"As much as I want to look for Zion now, it is best that we wait until everyone is ready to depart."
