Pools

Night descended quickly. The sun had long faded and was replaced with a bright moon high in the ebony sky. Its light reflected on the newly formed rock wall on the mountain causing it to shine. Stars sparkled down like pieces of a diamond scattered about. The entire scene gave the impression of peace. Yet the world it looked down upon was searching hard for that peace. Behind the dense surface of the shining wall, the breathing of the three inhabitants was soft as they each laid down on the hard floor.