Foul is Fair (Fair Folk Chronicles Book 1) by Cook Jeffrey & Perkins Katherine

Author:Cook, Jeffrey & Perkins, Katherine [Cook, Jeffrey]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2015-05-08T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22: The Sword is Drawn

At first light, they followed Justin's directions through the city, having to backtrack and change directions at the sight of various golems. As they got closer to the center of the city, the patrols grew more frequent. By hugging buildings and scouting as best they could, they managed to avoid any more chases, but it was slow going, and there were a lot more close calls than Megan was remotely comfortable with.

At last, Justin stopped them. "Around the next corner, you'll be able to see the great hall. All of the doors have been torn off and the golems come and go. Pay very close attention to where the doors are and don't let them corner you. They'll try."

"How reassuring. So the sword is in there?" Lani asked.

"Laid across the arms of the great chair in the main hall," Justin said. "Just as much of a taunt as the rest of this place. Also easy to guard. There's four golems there. Two of them gave chase, two remained on watch. More came when they called. We will need to make this quick."

"And indoors, the Count won't have as much room to fly out of reach," Megan said, starting to turn the corner anyway, with Ashling sitting astride one shoulder, the crow perched on the other. "If we need to hurry, let's hurry."

Justin reached out, pulling her back. "Wait, time the patrols."

She watched from around the corner, until a golem tromped by their hiding spot. Megan couldn't help reflecting that the tower emblazoned on its shield looked a little like a rook in chess. It paused there for a moment, but showed no sign of turning towards them, and eventually began walking again. "Now," Justin whispered, starting around the corner. Following his lead, the others quietly paced several yards behind the tower-golem, following it into the building before ducking into an alcove to hide.

"Right... they travel one at a time. And make a lot of noise. Can I shake your hand again, for good measure?" Lani asked.

"There will be more than one soon enough," Justin replied, instinctively reaching for the sheath that no longer held a sword.

The tower-golem disappeared down a hallway. They could hear more footsteps echoing down other halls, and even the sound of footfalls from the next floor up. For a few moments, all the different footfalls in all directions tested Megan's nerves. She started entertaining the thought of ducking back out the door.

Justin led the way a short time further, with the group doing their best to remain near hiding places, having to duck back a few times to avoid being spotted, waiting there nervously until the golems passed. Finally, he gestured to a wide passage where double doors used to stand. "There."

Through the doorway they could see the room he'd described, great chair and all. Otherwise, Megan couldn't help but notice the similarities between the rest of the room and some of Seattle's concert halls. A large part of the room

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