550 Ella's Homecoming

Hours later, the van rolled to a stop at the border fence that marked the boundary of the farms surrounding the Fortress City. Ella could see that they were now in much better shape, and with a Rank Two Garden Charm placed on them, they were growing very well. 

They had also placed the poles for the barrier Wolfe had made behind the wall and out of sight, so she had only seen them once they were past it and at the checkpoint. If she didn't have magic herself, it would look like nothing had changed here, but in reality they were in a much better place than they had been at the start of the year.

"Good morning, Professor. The usual again today?" The guard asked.

"Yep, and some sandwiches from the staff kitchen." She laughed, and offered him one of the monster meat BLT slices.

"Ah, the good stuff. I'll see you on the way out, I'm here until nightfall today, covering for John since his wife is due to pop any day now." The guard explained.