Mikhail stood on the outcrop of rocks and stared across the valley at the vast castle of Basille as the sun was setting. It was so close now and at any moment they could be spotted by sentries and taken. He wondered how far he would actually have to walk before that happened…he was sick of walking…but they were inside Basille’s territory now and tomorrow he would be inside the castle…he made up his mind.
Londo had left them that morning to go his own path into the castle, with the hope of getting some insider help. The Tengu, Mikhail had ordered to return to their mountain and Andromeda’s territory and prevent any chaos there. Master Hayato had made a pledge to carry Mikhail’s name with him and tell everyone about him, much to the chagrin of Mikhail himself.
He turned and walked back
