Chapter 156

A few minutes later, we reached the Bolt district, detouring to reach the rear. We leapt over the Ion Subdivision fencing and dashed across Black Pastures. Swooping just in front of us was, Bazahra, followed by Silver. She began to circle around the slow moving horses, swooping low and high as she battled with the wind. Something wasn't right. We reached Mercury's apartment, tying our horses on his outward post. Upon opening his stable door, I was shocked to see two black stags there. Mercury turned to us in surprise. He held a journal in his hand, the same leather journals Kijus was notorious for writing. "Yes?" Mercury asked. "I'm so sorry to bother you but you may be in trouble..." I warned. He looked on completely lost. "Why?" He asked, rather defensively. "They have scent hounds tracking Kijus down and I know the scent hounds will end up here. If you have anything that will let them know that Kijus was here I'd recommend you hand it to us before they come." I said. Mercury looked