Take this path and follow it across two bridges

Continuing last week’s stories which you can find here (Monday) and here (Wed).

Janet led the way to the open iron gates, Dragon at her shoulder, Fairy hovering above her head, and Pixie riding on Dragon. At the entrance, the friends paused.

‘Why is it so quiet?’ Fairy whispered. The daunting silence was enough to hush other voices.

Janet glanced at Dragon, who breathed a little fire and moved ahead of her. Janet let him.

At this time of the morning, the courtyard should be busy with people goi...