Fighting Dark [The Sixteen Realms: Book 1]

Chapter 25

I don't know what happened. It went by so fast. I was picked up by the griffin, Inigo blasted it with flames and was knocked off the cliffside, I fought the griffin in midair, it hooked me in the shoulder, I screamed and passed out. That was what happened. I hope Inigo can save me, much less find me. I think that Soren would have found Inigo by now and they probably would have formulated a pl-

"Lights out, Dark Girl! Go to bed, or be killed. Like your options?" the guard said as he pulled out his spear.

"Bed," I grumbled.

"Smart lady," the guard said as he walked down the dark hallway.

I hate this place. I hope Inigo can find me soon...

"Rise and shine, Inigo-mate!"

I woke up to find Cadence leaning over my bed, his sly smile shining in the morning light.

"Come on. Soren and Clara are already up. They sent me to wake you up. Probably because I'm so good at it."

"Or maybe, you're just super loud," I grumbled.

"Oh, come on! We're almost to the Dark Realm. We're getting closer to Quinn."

"What?! How?! We would have to travel for another d-"

"Last I checked, you passed out on the bed and slept for 32 hours. No wonder you're so groggy."

"Whatever, Cadence. Thanks for getting me up."

We walked into the main room, (Cadence had stolen a first-class airship and added parts to the TARDIS), and we saw Clara and Soren looking at the map with the blinking red light.

"Welcome, Inigo! I'm so glad you're awake!" Clara said with standard politeness, as always.

"Good morning, sleepyhead," Soren remarked. "Go comb your hair. It looks like a horde of rats laid waste to it."

"I hate to admit it, but Soren is right." Clara said sadly.

"Where's the brush?" I asked.