The last runner : Academy of magic

Chapter eighteen: Race despite the odds

That evening when the moon came up, they were all ready to take their journey past the sea. To Thomas the sight of the sea was terrible even though it was iced. He never liked the idea either but they had no other choice.

Before they forged ahead Thomas raised the small cage as he stared at the mouse and said. "Don't worry Silas, I got your back,"

"Come on, people," Ben called for them as they walked up to meet him before the sea.

"What did you say was the reason we were doing this again?" Felix asked.

"The mission. We have one major task and one minor task. The major task is to head on to the king's palace where we will find out how to return to our homes and the minor task is to turn Silas and Ben back to their real form," Thomas answered.

"Okay, thank you. I needed to ensure that we are right on track," He heaved a sigh and together they followed Ben.

While walking Ben turned back to them and said. "You should all follow my lead, so that you don't step on a weak ice, and be sure to