A Dangerous Game

A loud scream has me jerking awake with a racing heart. I quickly sit up and look around the unfamiliar dark room with confusion. That's right... I'm in the Under Realm. Did I really just fall asleep without a care?? I slowly calm my racing heart as my mind slowly pieces things together. 

Did I really hear a scream? I listen closely but I still don't hear anything... I pull the blanket off and walk over to the large windows that open up to the equally large garden. Snow covers everything in a thick white blanket but the beauty is lost on me as I look up to see a dark clear sky, littered with millions of stars.

My mind wanders back to Bai Lei and the others as I strengthen my resolve. Bai Lei isn't strong enough to fight Jiang. If he were to try and come here... my heart trembles at the thought. I need to hurry. I turn and look to the large double doors, leading out into the palace.