Chapter 9 Fear, Flight And Determination

• Sunlight streamed in from the gaps in the canopy of leaves hanging from the branches of the towering trees of the vast, leafy forest. Small, blue-feathered birds tweeted their merry tune as they flew above Naomi's head.
• The air was thick with the smell of smoke; the smoke from the fires which had suddenly been extinguished the last night.
• The painful bite from one of the many insects buzzing about caused Naomi to jolt into consciousness; her eyes opening instantly but the minute they did, the bright light from the blazing sun above cast its full, hot glare upon them, causing her to squeeze them shut.