Bab 452: City of Metal

"Sirona, you should get back inside the palace," Jonah said worriedly as he stared at the rolling wave of sand due to approach the gates of the capital at any moment. "It's going to be very dangerous."

"And how do you suppose I do that? Fly?" Sirona asked with a raised eyebrow. 

The castle had boarded up all exits and openings to minimize the destruction the storm could cause. Civilians had been evacuated to the nearest shelter, but Sirona had taken one look at how packed they were and decided to take her chances outside. If someone coughed inside it, everyone would contract the same illness. 

Sirona was supposed to be in the infirmary, but Zephyr's sudden visit had unsettled her. After she had done her best for him, she went to look for Atticus and Jonah to let them know what happened. They discussed their future plans, and that was when the harsh screeching started to sound.