" Okay. " she said.

She stays quiet. She seems to have zoned out.

He hadn't been gone long when Puck stiffened and Ash jerked up, his hand going to his sword. "Someones coming," he warned, and the boys scrambled into the ditch.

She stays right by Ash.

she went with them.

Sloshing into the pipe, the cold, filthy water soaked the girls' shoes and dresses. At this rate, the clothing wouldnt survive the night. Two figures marched past their hiding spot, dressed in familiar black armor with spines growing from the shoulders and back. The faint smell of rot and putrefying flesh drifted into the tube at their passing.

"Rowans Thornguards," Ash murmured grimly as the pair moved on. Frowning, Puck peeked over his shoulder.

She honestly hopes something happens to her clothes. She hates feeling helpless. If she could at least have her claws back, she'd be able to somewhat defend herself.

Lise didn't know who Rowan was, but their smell made her gag.

"Id guess a few squads at least," Ash replied. "I imagine Rowan wanted to send his best to take over the realm."

"You are right," Grimalkin said, suddenly materializing beside them. He perched on a cinder block so as not to touch the water, keeping his tail straight up. "There are many Thornguards inside, along with several Iron fey and a few dozen human drones. And gremlins, of course. The factory is crawling with them, but no one seems to pay them much attention."

" So how do we get in? "