They started early the next day, their new cloaks wrapped around their shoulders, and the hoods pulled up over their heads, keeping the harsh sun off them as they walked through the ruins. Their weapons were drawn in the off chance they met hostilities. They would be prepared to defend themselves. It took over five hours to get through the city, putting the ruins behind them and trudged through the sand and dirt.
They walked along, making good time. Craven kept pace with Phoenix. She was feeling much better than the last few days. Her stomach still felt ill, but with some food, water and protection from the sun, she felt considerably better then she had the days before. They stopped briefly when she felt the need to be sick, but Phoenix refused to let it slow them down. Every
