Chapter 10 An Uphill BattleHijhin's descent from the mountain came fast, awkward, and noisy. He was in too big a hurry to be worried about what lay at the bottom of the mountainside. The Dragonchild still bled heavily from where his hand used to be. At the first chance, he would have to deal with that. But for now he could rely on the fact that Dragonchildren were built tough. Even losing a limb would not stop Hijhin anytime soon. Once at the bottom, on even ground, he needed to find a horse and his escape would be assured.
Hijhin checked the pouch where the orb rested. Seeing the orb made the Dragonchild’s head spin.
At the foot of the mountains the light of the day faded. Another advantage for Hijhin, it would be easier to spot campfires or a homestead. Far to the south, he saw a few f
