Chapter 304: Thornwood Keep (part three)

By the time the trio walked past the town, the skies were clear once again. The mid-day sun cast its light on the full damage done by the ink-like clouds. Tree's had withered into gnarled, twisted trunks in only a few hours. The brush, long grasses, and dense foliage were now a blackened emaciated version of their previous self.

Nightmare walked easily beside Morti as he waddled westward toward the turtle house. Ducky was lying on Morti's back, hugging his neck while she hummed playfully. Her blue eyes were turned toward Nix and his mount. "I like your horse Nix."

"Want a horse, Ducky?"

The Water Witch shook her head. "Can't I just ride Morti?"

"Sure, but I'll get you one for when Morti isn't here." Nix thought back to the cavern fight. "Ducky... where'd you learn that puppet trap?"