The Fight for Peace (38 page)

“He sleeps down by his boats on nights he plans to leave early. He is most likely on the river, Elder,” a man answered.

“Show us where he keeps his boats,” Phet said.

Gagee started to back up as shadows crossed the mouth of the narrow alley where they stood. “Don’t move,” Zhao whispered. “You are invisible.”

Gagee tensed under his hand, but listened. A man walked in front of the alley followed by Phet. Behind walked a slight figure, a bump on her back.

“Yihn,” Gagee whispered.

A final figure walked by. Kattan hesitated, glancing down the alley as if he sensed the use of Air Elemental skill. After a piercing look, he walked onwards. All three let out held breaths.

“Why is Yihn here? Why would Phet have brought her?” Zhao asked.

“What do you mean we were invisible?” Gagee asked.

“I think we’d better get back to your boats,” Laireag said.

“Why?” Gagee asked as they hurried into the deeper shadows, making their way back to the side streets.

“Because it is not in town and will be easier to grab Yihn,” Zhao said, guessing at his friend’s intentions.

“But we only have the boats and no sails. We don’t have your friends who controlled water unless Laireag can? Otherwise, how will we get away?” Gagee asked.

“We both have a few tricks,” Zhao answered, grinning.

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