Chapter 5
Brocc perched on a tree branch, parted a cluster of leaves, and got a good look at the vegetable kingdom. The city, terraced and expansive, was covered by a glowing purple dome.
Still protected.
No sign of his sister. He still couldn't believe that she was a giant cauliflower spider now. Secretly he hoped he wouldn't run into her again. He didn't know if he'd be able to handle it.
He scanned the distance between the trees and the city.
No Gourmans.
No airships.
“We’re clear,” Brocc said, sliding down from the tree onto bare soil.
Celerity was also studying the city through the trees.
“We should just make a run for it,” she said. “Once we enter the dome, we’ll be safe and among friends.”
“I agree,” King Carrodias said. “Our path to the castle should be unimpeded and the
