Chapter 198: Beginning Part 2

"So we're manning the beaches today?" Walker stares down Reid, crossing his arms in annoyance. "How'd you convince them?"

"That was the plan. Ever pay attention when Sampson talks?"

"They're not going to come from here," he motions through the trees to the silent shore ahead. Everything sits quiet, still. It's a few hours since dawn and the sky has just turned from pink to blue. "They'll be going straight for the Hylas Mountains. That's where Reuzkimpart sent his troops last time. That's where they want to be."

"Yeah, but Hozfin already has some eyes out there," I say. "In case they do come from here too, we need to know."

Walker shakes his head and turns around. He plants his hands on his hips and, facing the trees, lets out a deep, frustrated exhale. "We're wasting our time."

"You waste it. We'll watch the beach," Reid looks around the group. "Everyone have their Brulilies and Traxpires?"

All the Rogues and Pratt hold up their weapons.