Lee woke up and stretched like a lazy cat, enjoying the refreshing feeling of a lengthy rest. He slept really well, although the nightmare was terrifying. It was still dark outside, but …
'Wait! It's never dark in Ashland!' Lee sat up in realization, and the tightness in chest forced him to cough uncontrollably.
He spewed out mucus, blood-clots and pieces of broken teeth, but fortunately that was all that was left from the unforgettable agony he experienced. While the process left a bad taste in his mouth, Lee was thrilled to find out his teeth had grown back. It was a pleasant surprise to learn that the water spark had this unexpected bonus …
'Looks like I won't need a dentist in this life.' He grinned to himself, but only then realized he wasn't born anew, 'Wait! How …'
