Upper hand

Alexis and Malacost took to the hatch rapidly in an attempt to leave the burning building behind. The bounty hunter crouched on the other side looking around for danger and attackers. No one seemed to be covering this side yet but he could hear footsteps down the alleyway and the sound of battle from up ahead.

The woman from Garrah emerged behind him a few seconds later, jamming on of the sacks she carried with her into the small hatch. He heard a whistling sound and pushed her into the ground as an arrow thudded into the side of the building. Spinning around he sent one of his knives flying through the air taking the bowman high on the chest.

Helping her out they ran, between two nearby buildings. He realised he was close to the hideout of the Arbiter and her companion as they pushed into an opening between the buildings.

Alexis and Malacost saw two burning buildings and several dark robes running around the edges of area. Fifty metres to their right they saw another group of black robes that seemed to be fighting a large man and a young woman. Before they could decide what to do next a shadow stepped in front of the two.

Amalu milky white pupils latched on Alexis multicoloured eyes. Something passed between the the two.

He brought his large sabre up.