12. The ConspiratorsOutside the Eagle Rider Building a group of people had gathered: ten or so figures milling around in the darkness, blocking the main door. Aiden almost froze in panic, thinking the enemy had already come to take down the Eagle Riders. But someone in the crowd raised a hand and waved to him. Relief washed over him at the familiar blue of the Feather Guard. But why were they all outside?
Tristan stepped out of the crowd, grinning. “I almost thought you weren’t coming back.”
Aiden ignored him. “What’s going on? Have the Riders gone yet?”
Tristan shook his head. “The King and Falkor are in speaking with them. We’ll see them when they fly out.”
“We have to stop them from leaving,” said Aiden, turning from Tristan before he had even finished speaking. He pushed past the o
