"I want to come with you," said Amanda. "I will not be a burden, I swear."
Christopher sighed and said, "Amanda, do you realize that just by flying to the puzzle wood forest, carrying your weight can tire me and any of my men. It is enough that we will be flying out one giant Oscorian leader." He hugged her tight and revealed, "Only those who can fly are allowed to come. Even Kiesha stays here."
About forty of Aeros' flying soldiers were going. Christopher, Kyle, and Cassy were going as well. Theo and the general would remain in Aeros, monitoring the rest of their troops. There was always a chance that the Oscorians would attack secretly, using the exchange as a diversion.
A frown was evident on Amanda's face. How she wished she had back her fiery wings. She said, "I won't feel comfortable, just being here. How long will it take to ride it by horse?"
