Fulfilling the Promise

"Come on you all, help me gather up everything! We haven't got all day!"

A man's voice shouted out, stern but not punishing. The sounds of crates moving and grunting filled the air. 

"I would help you all but I can barely walk myself, so get a move on!"

From this noise, Ming Yue's eyes fluttered open as she awakened from her slumber. Sitting up, she held her forehead and groaned, feeling both soreness and a headache, a nasty combination. 

"Ahhh, how long was I out for?" she thought. 

Looking around, she found herself within a room, lacking everything except the stone bed she was sleeping on. 

"Where am I?"

Ming Yue stood up and looked around before seeing Xiao Yin perched by the window. The Star Owl flapped her wings and flew towards her, landing on her shoulder. It got very close, cuddling with her cheeks. 

"Xiao Yin! I'm fine, it's okay."

She laughed at the owl and looked towards the door in front of her.