Starglow Basin Three, two, one; we go live

Melody stirred at the scent of blood. She looked up, blinking a few times to bring her vision into focus, and sighed. Barely, But she was shifting, drawing on what remained of her strength to pull herself upright.

Is there any - any water around here? Her mouth felt dry, cracking as she spoke. Had Melody ever been so miserable? She wasn't even certain she had the energy to make the journey to the nearest source of water. It surely wasn't anywhere close.