Chapter 2: The Floodgates Open Elara raced to Clara's room, banging on the door. "Aunt Clara! Aunt Clara! Wake up! The water, it's here!" Clara groaned and rolled over, pulling the covers over her head. "Elara, go back to bed. It's just a storm." But Elara wouldn't give up. She tugged at the covers, pleading with her. "No, Aunt Clara, you have to see. It's really happening!" Finally, Clara sat up,