War Of The Worlds [I]

Ju Feng tensed when Chang Chang and Druya came out of the hall with the yaomo in tow. Abron and Obarn cursed and gripped their weapons. Ongara turned away in disgust.

"I can't wait to hear this." 

Ju Feng said, raising an eyebrow and looking concerned at Chang Chang.

"Don't blame me, Feng. I never ask for the sort of trouble that follows me around like a plague, do I?" 

Chang Chang said, putting a hand on her hip. She related Gallazza's request quickly. Then, she added. 

"The king can decide what's best to do. We need to get to him, quickly."

"You can use the stone flyers," Abron said. "This way."

He led them over the bridge to a set of caves in the back of the cavern wall. Iron bars set across the entrances kept in two massive creatures with skin made of stone. To Chang Chang, they vaguely resembled wolves with wings folded alongside their flanks. Abron spoke to the beast-tamer and got the keys to one of the pens.