#7 - The Rumored Room

Jurni's heart sank when only one lamppost illuminated the board below. She so desperately wanted the victory right then and there, but of course, she only managed to secure one space. She walked forward slowly, her wand gripped in her hands. She was getting nervous, but had to remain calm, despite the fastening beat of her heart and the perspiration in her palms. This was likely going to be the last round and Jurni had to make it count, more than ever before.

She didn't want to turn and see where the wolf had ended up, but curiosity got the best of her. Jurni breathed deep, relieved that the ominous creature had only managed a single spot, too. However, she knew that in this last round, it was either of their game. Their odds were even and any one of them could win. Jurni needed to light one more lamppost and the wolf needed to light two. She offered a small nod of respect toward the glowing wolf, before turning away.

How would Anjay overcome this obstacle? It was a question she asked herself many times during the game. She wasn't positive in how he would approach it, but knew that he'd do whatever he could to get to the end. Jurni knew she would have to do the same. And, with that as her mindset, she stepped up to her final lamppost, her brown eyes locked on her target.

Jurni raised her Aspen wand, her face even and focused. This was it, this was where everything she had experienced in this task would either be worth it, or not worth it. But was it really not worth it if she lost? Jurni enjoyed the challenge, if not the recollection of her childhood. She enjoyed those memories, the ones of her family and things she most enjoyed. Perhaps if she thought of them altogether? That would surely be enough heart power to outrace the wolf.