Challenging Directions - Book 1 (Completed)

Chapter 30 - "Sorry"

A couple hours later and they were on their airship, and headed west. They took shifts keeping a look out for a Guard ship. According to Arvin, the one they stole was tagged by the Guard as a possible vehicle for the Exalter.

Rai was slowly starting to act normal, and he spent a lot of time hanging out with Corin, who was giving George some space to calm down. They were on watch together when a Guard supply ship crossed their path. While Corin ran down to alert the others, Rai created a lightning storm, forcing both ships to have to land.

Kalila was the first to arrive, followed by Arrio. She created the illusion of the storm worsening, huge rain clouds and the sound of thunder. Arrio grew vines to hold the ship down, they wrapped around it like the tentacles of a giant squid, only less crushing. The people on board started panicking, they were not prepared for an attack and made it easier to take the ship.

Gilligan went around putting people to sleep, and who he didn't got knocked out by Fia and Nandin. They tied them up and took the ship, after taking their uniforms. Other member of Exalter took their ship and headed back to The Emerald Haven, taking the knocked out Guards and dropping them off on an island along the way, so by the time the escape and report it, the Exalter would be done... Hopefully.

It took another couple hours for them to reach Dellmon and as expected no one stopped or inspected the cargo ship. Kalila and Kai were on look out duty when they approached the town outside of the town where the Atticus Family lives.

"Okay, Rai, Corin, you two go check out the area. We need to make sure it is safe before continuing any further." Lani said. "Make sure to take your communication devices and check in every half hour. Be safe." She held Corin's hand tightly.

"Rai... You too." Enya looked at him worriedly.

"Of course." He smiled gently, at her.

"Oh, umm here is the map of the area Arvin drew. Try sticking to the highlighted areas. That is were the patrol is not as heavy." Lani said handing them the map.

Corin waved at George as he left, neither one talking to the other, but it being plainly obvious that they love each other.

"So, what do we do while we wait?" Arrio asked, looking bored.

"Go see if you can find us some food. We don't want to use up all these supplies.. We know people who could use them." Enya said.

"Aww.. Is it because I asked." Arrio whined.

"No, it is because you are the most innocent looking, and can blend in."

"Hahaha." George pointed at him teasingly.

"You go with him." Lani said.

"Aww... It is because I-"

"Yes." She said sternly.

"Okay." George looked at the ground and followed a smirking Arrio off the ship.

"Keep in contact!" Mia yelled as the two walked away.

"Kalila, hide the ship." Enya said.

She made it blend into the small wooded area, and everyone went below deck to wait for communication from the others. Twenty minutes passed and no sign of Arrio or George, Fia and Nandin waited on deck. Five minutes later and Rai got in contact.

"ENYA!! COME IN ENYA!!" Rai's voice sounded strained and Corin could be heard in the background fighting.

"RAI!" Enya hurried to the radio. "WHAT IS GOING ON??"

"THERE WAS AN AMBUSH! WE-" he was cut off.

"RAI!! RAI COME IN!!" Enya was freaking out. "RAI WHERE ARE YOU??" She was having a hard time keeping it together.