One mysterious clue leads to a big attack. Anattack by the Ak-babas.
"My king. My queen," I said entering the throme room. I knew more than enougn that I was far from presentable. I was covered with dust, and my clothes were all rumpled. I bowed before King Lief and Queen Jasmine.
"What is it?" Lief asked me.
"It's very urgent, it cannot wait, it concerns the safety of Deltora," I answered. "Something is in the meadow outside the palace. Youre not going to like it."
"Show me," said Lief.
Before I continue, I should give you a little background here. My name is Kailza (Kālza) of Del. I am a palace guard, from the tribe of Del. Actually, I am Ralad and Dread Gnome also, but mostly Del. Some say I am very strange because I am not like other females. I became a palace guard (after Lief ran three tests) and I never wear any skirts (unless its a very special ceremony)
Lief and I took the Muddlets to the place and when I found it, I pointed. It was Grey Guard clothing.
"I havent seen anything like this ever since the Shadow Lord left!" Lief exclaimed.
"He must have sent ome Grey Guard over here," I said.
"Or maybe its 65," said Lief, reconsidering, but I knew he was just trying to be hopeful.
"We have to get back to the palace," I said
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"We need to use the Belt of Deltora!" Jasmime exclaimed after Lief told her and Barda (another palace guard, also one of Lief's friends) everything.
"No, not yet," said Lief. "Not until it gets too serious," said Lief.
"I agree," said Barda.
"Me too," I said. Suddenly the geound started shaking.
"Lets go check it out," Barda looked at me. I nodded, and taking one of the tower steps, climbed all the way to the top. The sky was blood red. Seven dragon like creatured soared and screeched. They were.
"The seven Ak babs of the Shadow Lord," Barda and I said at the same time.