Fate smiled kindly. "See, I knew you had it in you."
"Thank you," I said, dropping a quick curtsey. I hesitated as I rose, composing my thoughts. "I…I'm really glad you told me all this. I was feeling so lost and dark, but now…Thank you."
She waved me away. "Get going, child. You've waited long enough listening to us ramble about marks and demons."
Feeling more optimistic than I had in a long time, I started to scurry off. Before I made it two steps, I turned with a sheepish look on my face. Fate smiled in amusement, already glancing through my thoughts.
"I, um…how do I get out of here?" I asked.
She waved at Arantius. "Go, take her to the upper cathedral. Emlica's already waiting."
"As you wish." Arantius gave her a salute. Then, to me, "Come, little one. We must hurry."
He lifted off the ground, hovering a few inches in the air. Without another word, he flew forward, down the hallway. I had to hurry to keep up, but he never moved so quickly I had to stop and rest.
