[Child of the 7th Age]

Child scrambled on to Angara, but before she could take off Rose came leaping on behind her.

"What are you doing, Rose? Child queried.

"The same thing you are doing," she replied. "I am going to save my friend."

"All right, hang on. This could be a rough ride."

Child gazed in horror as they approached the vessel. For the ship had indeed begun to sink into the brine. Only about a third of it still showed above the water. Where was Pio, and where was the Wizard, she wondered. For she saw no sign of either.

Rose pointed to another Orc vessel, not far distant. "Look" she cried. "The wizard has made his way in a small craft, and is going to board that other ship! He will flee from us, or, if he is bold enough, launch an offensive with the rest of his fleet."

Then Child gazed in amazement for she indeed could see Pio. Pio's hands were tied behind her back and the Orcs prodded her from behind as she was driven aboard the same ship as the evil Wizard.