It took some time, creeping from building to building, quietly wading across flooded streets keeping eyes and ears open for any signs that they were being followed. “I’m sure we’re near where I left Lily now”, Alan said, “We were close to the edge of the city. He looked back towards the tower at the centre; it seemed to be right. They turned the next corner, “Yes, there, next to the large temple-like house.” He opened the door, hoping Lily was still there, hoping the dragon hadn’t got there first.