Splash…
The sound of waves.
It was distant. Yet so near.
He could hear it.
The gentle sound of waves crashing against one another.
He could feel it.
The cool spray of water against his skin.
It felt wonderful.
It felt… as if he were at home.
Gasp!
Adam's eyes snapped open. For a brief moment, darkness flooded his vision. Soon, his eyes adapted and he was able to clearly see where he was.
A cramped little space with wooden crates and broken barrels sprawled on the ground.
Two thick limbs above him. Two more below him. Warm, grey fur.
"…Val?"
There was no response for a brief second. Then movement.
"Brother, you're awake!"
Grey light flashed, and Valerian turned into a cat. He jumped over Adam's figure, then fondly started licking his cheeks.
"You're awake! Thank goodness!"
Adam felt disoriented for a few moments. He was having such a pleasant dream of… of…
What was I dreaming about?
He frowned.
Never mind.
