Chapter 71

Dexter didn't even have time to spare a glance at the reactions behind him. The second Jareth let go, he took off running, cradling Celestia tightly in his arms. Late at night, the skies finally unleashed their fury. A few scattered raindrops quickly turned into a full-blown storm, with thunder and lightning tearing through the heavy air. Inside a VIP hospital room, wind howled outside and the rain pounded against the windows. But the room was eerily quiet-so quiet that you could probably hear a pin drop. The sharp sting of antiseptic filled the air. Around the large hospital bed stood a crowd of people. No one spoke. Every gaze was locked on the pale, almost colorless face lying on the bed. No one knew how long that silence lasted until someone suddenly whispered, "She's awake, she's awake." That one sentence stirred the crowd to life, and they all instinctively leaned in, wanting to get a closer look. Celestia blinked a few times, her eyelids heavy like they weighed a ton. After stru