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glance downward, just as the man pushed her down along the wyvern's neck. He leaned forward also, pinning her down and then their own mount was diving for the ground in a dizzying sensation that brought the mage's heart into her throat. The wyvern pulled out of its dive, leveling off near the ground and she saw that they'd traveled all the way to Karokorum.
    Kalla grinned, laughter bubbling up from her throat. She wondered if Amaterasu would be so obliging as to let her fly like that again.
    Unsettling though, were the number of people amassed before the city. Yerts spread out in concentric circles around the city, neatly organized. The entirety of the Arkaddian nation was gathered together, for the first time in a very long time. Clans put their feuds behind them at the Khan's call. It was an army of considerable size, even with the families factored in.
    Kalla was shocked to see that there were other frost wyvern in the encampment. The Khan controlled at least seven of the creatures. Backwinging, their mount landed gracefully on its hind legs and dropped down on its wingclaws to let them slide off. Nearby Amaterasu landed and fluttered over to her. She hissed menacingly and the smaller wyvern backed away with a snort.
    They did not hurt you, did they, Lady Kalla?
Amaterasuu hissed again as the wyvern rider came over to her.
    “Easy, Amaterasu. I'm fine. These wyvern are just like you were. They need our help,” Kalla soothed.
    “Are they all like that?” the Arkaddian asked as he unwound the head covering, revealing a face that was handsome despite jagged scars. One eye was a milky white, seeing nothing. The other did indeed have hints of red in it, being a rich mahogany color. Kalla judged him not much younger than herself. For some reason he seemed vaguely familiar.
    “My name is Kasai, by the way. Of the Khan's Harriers.”
    Kalla gave him a gruff nod, impressed despite herself. She knew what the Harriers were- the elite guard of the Khan Arkaddia. Hunting hawks sent to gather information, and occasionally to carry out assassinations. Kalla's eyes narrowed, remembering the reason Aleister had been slated for execution in the first place.
    “Kalla kyl'Solidor,” she replied. “Yes, there are most likely spikes hidden under the armor of each of the remaining wyvern.”
    “Thiassi said to thank you. He said that he feels more clear-headed now and that he remembers those who came to spike his clan. Will you do the same for the rest? If they really are being controlled by Al'dhumarna, then I have a bone to pick with that mage,” Kasai growled out.
    “Let me guess? A bit on the chubby side, Rang'moori, kinda cold and aloof?” Kalla asked.
    “That would be him. Do you know him?” Kasai replied.
    “Unfortunately, all too well. Grosso was the Master of House Solidor, our Tem', but he was corrupted by Al'dhumarna. He fled the Kanlon at the Solstice Celebration,” Kalla said.
    “He has come here off and on the past few months, at one point bringing the wyvern. It would be around the Solstice that he came to stay permanently. He says he is serving as an 'advisor' to the Khan, but he is filling Lord Nobunaga's head with foolish ideas. Like invading Rang'moori. And teaching vykr warriors to ride flying beasts. We are Plains warriors!” Kasai exclaimed.
    Behind him, Thiassi whimpered, nudging the Harrier in the back, clearly unhappy. Kasai turned his attention to the frost wyvern, speaking in a gentle, placating tone. Despite his gruffness, and declarations against flying, it was clear the Harrier cared for his wyvern companion. Nearby the
Stymphalian
came to ground
    No sooner than the ship had settled down, than the occupants came swarming out. Both magisters stalked towards her wearing identical pinched expressions. Tension radiated off of them.
    Kalla was beyond surprised that it was Vander who reached her first. His mane was fluffed to its extent, so angry was he. He grabbed her shoulders.
    “What in the hells