Chapter 55

The next day began off with the sky covered in dark clouds, and a light drizzle of rain falling. The sunny atmosphere from yesterday was gone, and it was as though the weather was changing to match our situation. I just hoped it wasn't a bad omen or a sign of things to come. As much as I'd said we needed to take this job, I knew well that this was going to be difficult. If the others hadn't made it then clearly the twin horn was responsible, which meant a fight was highly likely.

We didn't really pack anything in the way of supplies. I already had plenty in my ring and the trip from the camp to Orton was only around two to three days at a fast walk not to mention that Sandra had used some of her kor crystals to buy a lesser storage ring. While we were planning to be careful, we also knew it was best to get there as quickly as possible.

"This is probably the route we're going to take," I said to Zirani as Sandra and I looked over the map