The chill wind swept over the mountains but thankfully they sky was blue. There were no purple or dark clouds to be seen. Both the women were in a jubilant mood from the exercise in and out of the cave.
Gisael had been working on qi-strength since we started climbing because we never missed an opportunity to train.
"We're here," Reyas said as we climbed a steep face. Once we were across the top the mountain fortress came into view. With packs full of skins and qi cores we hastened down the last slope.
Gisael slid down the steep incline and used her feet to slow her descent. She landed on the path and I held out my hand and pulled her to her feet. She leaned into me and a small snarl escaped her lips. I laughed and put my arm around her as we walked up the path to the mountain fortress.