EARTH'S SECOND FALL—1:08 AM—9 HOURS LEFT
The stormy rainfall reached its peak just as they began to cover enough distance from the main buildings of the institution. The rain poured down in sheets so thick that they could hardly determine their path. However, they were reassured by the tarred streets and golden blurry lights.
The wind whipped through their ears—so strong, it temporarily altered the rain's direction. The next thunderclap seemed to jolt them back to reality after being caught in a trance of running. Without a word spoken, they nonverbally understood each other and decided to find shelter.
They started running to a nearby tree with wide branches with their soaked clothes weighing them down.
Josh collapsed to the ground once they were under the protection of the tree. The academics tried to catch their breath, leaning on their knees and panting hard.
Levi stroked his wet hair back and accessed their surroundings.
