Jason
I didn't loosen my hold on Kenny's body till the dark smoke began to clear up. My eyes kept darting around and I kept my eyes and ears wide open, to be sure I didn't get sneaked upon. Once the smoke was almost fully cleared up, I was able to make out something once again. Kenny had a worried expression on but I was glad he wasn't hurt. I glanced over my guards and was relieved to see them unhurt as well.
As I turned around, I let my eyes drag around and my eyes landed on the palace guards all positioned right in front of us, with a large gap separating themselves from us. They had sharp spears in their hands and their pose indicated they were prepared to fight. They were standing beside each other and after looking through turn, there was no sign of Ajax and that irritated me.
I pointed a hand at the guards and snaked out.