The first rays of dawn filtered through the window, casting a warm glow over the room. I stretched and yawned, savoring the rare sensation of waking up without the weight of impending doom hanging over me. Today was different. Today was special. Raven and I had planned a day just for ourselves, a much-needed break from the relentless training and battles.
Raven was already up, sitting cross-legged on her bed, her hair a wild halo around her head. She was reading one of her favorite novels, completely absorbed. I watched her for a moment, a smile tugging at my lips. Raven always had this intense focus about her, whether she was in the middle of a fight or lost in the pages of a book.
"Morning," I said, my voice still heavy with sleep.
Raven looked up, her eyes lighting up with a smile. "Good morning! Ready for our big adventure today?"
I nodded eagerly. "Absolutely. What's first on the agenda?"
