CHAPTER TWELVE
The city was in an odd state of flux, likely the aftereffects of the time storm. Buildings alternated between appearing new and dilapidated. Trees that were saplings when they approached were now massive giants. Grass shriveled and turned to brown, then sprouted tall and green. Leaves changed from green to orange, and fell to the ground. A minute later, the trees were full of leaves again. Streets that had been clean and clear were overgrown with vines. Random animal bones lay where some unfortunate creatures had failed to find shelter from the storm. The only water was an occasional puddle, nothing substantial, and he could not get a sense of any nearby portal energy. It was just as the woman had said. They’d have to find another way.
Turning around, he flew back to the h
